Accurascale's OO gauge model of the BR Mk1 57' Non-Gangway Coach in BR Rail Blue livery is a highly detailed representation of a classic British Railways coach.
This model is part of the 'Transporting Britain' range, which focuses on the coaches used in the UK during the 1950s and 1960s. The BR Mk1 57' Non-Gangway Coach was a common sight on East Anglian commuter services, as well as on routes in the Eastern, Western, Midland, and Scottish regions.
The model features a die-cast metal chassis and plastic body, providing a good weight for smooth running, and accurately replicated BREL BR1 bogies. The wheels and bearings are designed for smooth operation, and the model has a NEM standard coupling system.
The coach has a range of detailed features, including blackened wheels and bearings, scale width wire handrails, water pipes, and passenger communication gear. The door handles and lamp brackets are separately fitted, and the headstock pipes and cabling are also included.
The underframe is fully detailed, with vacuum cylinders, battery boxes, dynamo, and piping all separately applied. The roof is easily removable, allowing for easy access to the interior for detailing and passenger fitting. The interior is accurately replicated, with highly detailed seating, luggage racks, and framed artworks on the bulkheads.
The model also features prism-free flush glazing and separately fitted roof vents in correct locations. The lighting package includes a magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting system, all bogie pick-ups, and a 'Stay-Alive' super-capacitor bank to prevent flicker-free lighting.
The model is built to a scale of 1:76.2 and is suitable for use on 16.5mm track. The minimum radius curve required is 2 inches. The model is available in BR Rail Blue livery, and is a highly detailed and accurate representation of a classic British Railways coach.
