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Bachmann 34-387A

LNER Thompson Second Corridor BR Maroon

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

As part of our Winter 2022 British Railway Announcements, we are pleased to present this LNER Thompson Second Corridor Coach, No. E1435E in BR Maroon livery.

Entering traffic just after World War Two, the Thompson coaches were the last mainline corridor coaches to be built by the LNER, and indeed examples continued to be outshopped after Nationalisation in 1948. Utilising steel panelling, a departure from the teak panelling traditionally seen on coaches built by the LNER and its predecessors, the Thompson coaches were sleek and modern in appearance. Whilst much of the fleet would remain in service until the final days of steam, many of their hallmarks would also be seen in their successors, the British Railway Mark 1 Standard Coaching Stock.

The Bachmann Branchline models of the LNER Thompson Coaches entered traffic to critical acclaim only a few years ago, and these stunning models are now offered in BR Maroon livery for the first time. Essential for any BR Eastern Region modeller, every coach is a faithful replica of the prototype, with features like separately fitted roof vents and metal handrails on the roof, whilst underneath the vacuum and steam heat pipework is present along with battery boxes, dynamo and brake equipment all fitted between the truss rod frames. The bogies incorporate electrical pickups, brake details and footsteps as appropriate, whilst authentic interiors are also included and decorated accordingly, adding to the expertly finished exterior which uses authentic colours, logos and fonts to every model an exquisite appearance.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 5
• Pristine BR Maroon livery
• Running No. E1435E
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 264mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline OO scale model of a London & North Eastern Railway Thompson Second Corridor coach, running number E1435E. The model is finished in pristine British Railways maroon livery and measures 264 mm in length. It represents a coach from the British Railways late crest period and carries the manufacturer part number 34‑387A.

The prototype entered traffic shortly after the Second World War and was the last mainline corridor coach built by the LNER, with production continuing after nationalisation in 1948. Constructed from steel paneling rather than the traditional teak, the Thompson coaches were considered sleek and modern for their era. Many remained in service until the final days of steam and influenced the design of the subsequent British Railways Mark 1 standard coaching stock.

The Bachmann model includes detailed features such as separately fitted roof vents, metal handrails, vacuum and steam heating pipework, battery boxes, a dynamo and brake equipment mounted between the truss‑rod frames. The bogies incorporate electrical pickups, brake detail and appropriate footsteps. Authentic interior fittings and the correct period colours, logos and fonts are reproduced. The model is supplied with an accessory pack, NEM coupling pockets and a close‑coupling mechanism. It was announced as part of the Winter 2022 British Railway Announcements.