First North Western
Biography
- Logo
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- Abbreviation
- NW
- Countries
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United Kingdom
- Formation Date
- 2 March 1997
- Formation Reason
- Railways Act 1993 (Era 8 -> Era 9)
- Cease Date
- 11 December 2004
- Cease Reason
- End of Franchise
- Predecessors
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British Rail Regional Railways
- Successors
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First TransPennine Express
Northern Rail
- Owners
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FirstGroup
- Eras
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9 - Privatisation (1996 – 2008)
- Tags
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Train Operating Company
Liveries
Classes Operated
| Name | Traction (Transmission) | Built |
|---|---|---|
| British Rail Class 158 | Diesel Multiple Unit (Hydraulic) | 1989-1992 |
Locomotives
| Builder | Catalogue # | Year | Running # | Class, Operator (Livery) "Name" | Scale | Finish | Era | DCC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachmann | 31-505 | 2000 | 158758 | British Rail Class 158, First North Western (Dark Blue with Gold Star) | OO | P | 9 | No |
| Bachmann | 32-925 | 2006 | 150144 | British Rail Class 150/1, First North Western (Dark Blue with Gold Star) | OO | P | 9 | DCC21 |
| Bachmann | 32-925A | 2013 | 150144 | British Rail Class 150/1, First North Western (Dark Blue with Gold Star) | OO | W | 9 | DCC21 |
| Graham Farish | 371-325 | 2006 | 150144 | British Rail Class 150/1, First North Western (Dark Blue with Gold Star) | N | P | 9 | DCC6+6 |
| Graham Farish | 371-551 | 158758 | British Rail Class 158, First North Western (Dark Blue with Gold Star) | N | P | 9 | No |