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Accurascale ACC2914

BR Mk.2b TSO 5491 South Wales & West blue

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

• 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 etched metal 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 bogies ever produced, with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4 (18.83mm) 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 range of OO gauge models featuring British Rail Mk.2b TSO coaches in South Wales & West livery. The models are highly detailed and feature a range of authentic features, including exterior rivet detail, etched metal and plastic parts, and intricate underframe details.

The models are built to a high standard, with features such as prism free glazing, pre-painted etched metal water filler covers, and accurate bogies. The wheels are blackened RP25.110 profile and have 14.4mm back-to-back measurements. The models also feature a range of interior details, including accurate interiors, winged headrests, and metal interior handrails.

The models are designed to be highly versatile, with the ability to be converted to EM or P4 gauge. They also feature a range of lighting options, including magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting and directional lighting with DC or DCC control.

The South Wales & West livery is a unique and striking colour scheme, featuring dark blue and maroon colours. The models are part of a larger range of Mk.2b and Mk.2c coaches, which feature a range of liveries and eras.

The Mk.2c coaches were initially allocated to the London Midland Region, but were later found on other regions, including the Southern Region. By the 1980s, they were a common sight across the UK network, and were used on a variety of services, including cross-country and internal Scottish services.

The Accurascale models are highly detailed and accurate, and are designed to appeal to modellers of all levels. They are a significant addition to the range of Mk.2 coaches available, and offer a unique and authentic representation of the Mk.2b and Mk.2c coaches in South Wales & West livery.

The models are designed to be compatible with a range of other Accurascale locomotives, including the Class 50, 31, and 37. They are a great option for modellers looking to add a touch of authenticity to their layouts, and are sure to be a popular choice among enthusiasts of British Rail stock.