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Bachmann 30-285

The Midlander Express Train Set

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Running between London and Birmingham, The Midlander was one of British Railways’ prestige expresses in the 1950s. The Jubilee Class 4-6-0 locomotive “Quebec” pulls two maroon liveried Mark One coaches in this classic train formation.

Contents:

• Jubilee Class 4-6-0 Locomotive

• BR Mk1 BSK Maroon Coach x 1

• BR Mk1 CK Maroon Coach x 1

• Oval of track

• Fully compatible with all other leading makes of UK track

• AC mains wall transformer and controller

Catalogue listing

Model details

Bachmann The Midlander Express Train Set is a 1:87 scale model representing a British Railways prestige express from the 1950s. The set includes a Jubilee Class 4‑6‑0 locomotive carrying the running number 45555 and named “Queque”, finished in pristine condition with a lined green early‑emblem livery. The locomotive measures 268 mm in length, is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, and requires a minimum curve radius of the second radius (438 mm). It is a steam‑powered locomotive designed by William Stanier and built between 1934 and 1936, of which 191 were produced.

The train formation comprises two British Railways Mark 1 coaches in maroon livery – a Brake Standard Corridor (BSK) and a Composite Corridor (CK) – both finished pristinely. The overall model represents the period of the British Railways early crest and is compatible with all leading makes of UK track.

The set is supplied with an oval of track, an AC mains wall transformer and controller, and can be operated on standard 2‑rail UK layout track. It is marketed as a fully rendered replica of the Midlander service that historically ran between London and Birmingham.