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Accurascale ACC2681-TSO5487

TSO 5487

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

accurascale is very proud to reveal the latest addition to its well received range of rolling stock, the Mk.2b series of coaches, one of several 'missing link' sub classes that has never been produced in high quality form in 4mm scale. Built at Litchurch Lane, Derby, during 1969, 111 vehicles were built for British Rail to three designs; Tourist Second Open (TSO), Corridor First (FK) and Brake Corridor First (BFK). 

Common Features:

• Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track
• Extremely fine exterior rivet detail on roof and coach ends
• Separately-applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, including handrails, brake/steam heat pipes, ETH cabling and sockets, footsteps, dummy drophead knuckle coupler, and roof vents
• Prism Free Glazing
• Pre-painted/printed Western Region destination boards and holders plus water filler covers provided for customer to install
• Fully-detailed underframe with numerous separate parts, pipe runs and accurate differences between versions
• The most accurate B4 and B5 bogies ever produced, with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4 (British 18.83mm or Irish 21mm) gauges
• Blackened RP25.110 profile wheel-sets with 14.4mm back-to-back measurements, and 26mm over pinpoints
• Different buffers for retracted and non-retracted positions
• Accurate interiors with characteristic 'winged' headrests, separate metal interior handrails on the brake and corridor vehicles and fully-detailed guard's compartment
• Correct height NEM standard coupling sockets with mini tension lock couplers and kinematic close-coupling
• Easy conversion to Kadee-compatiable knuckle couplers
  
  
• Full lighting package, including
  • magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting
  • 'Stay-Alive' capacitor in all coaches
  • directional lighting with DC or DCC control (Driving Trailer only)
    
    
• Minimum Radius 438mm (2nd Radius Set-track)
• Coach Length: 269mm
  

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Accurascale has released a new OO gauge model of a British Railways Mark 2B Tourist Second Open coach, numbered 5487, in West Coast Railway maroon livery. The model is part of a range of high-quality rolling stock that fills a gap in the market for accurate 4mm scale models.

The model features a number of accurate details, including exterior rivet work, etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, and a fully-detailed underframe. The bogies are modelled with accurate B4 and B5 profiles, allowing for conversion to EM or P4 gauges. The model also features blackened RP25.110 wheel-sets and different buffers for retracted and non-retracted positions.

The interior of the model includes characteristic 'winged' headrests, metal interior handrails, and a fully-detailed guard's compartment. Lighting is provided through a full package, including magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting, 'stay-alive' capacitors, and directional lighting with DC or DCC control.

The model is designed for use on OO gauge track with a minimum radius of 438mm, and measures 269mm in length. It features a NEM standard coupling socket and a tension lock coupler, allowing for easy connection to other models.