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Bachmann 34-412

LNER Thompson Composite 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 Composite Corridor Coach, No. E1236E 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. E1236E
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 249mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann has released a new OO scale model of the London & North Eastern Railway Thompson Composite Corridor Coach in British Railways maroon livery.

The model is numbered E1236E and represents a coach that entered service after World War Two, just before the nationalisation of the railways in 1948. The Thompson coaches were notable for their use of steel panelling, which gave them a sleek and modern appearance.

The Bachmann Branchline model of the LNER Thompson Coach has been well received in the past, and this new release adds a new livery option to the range. The model features separately fitted roof vents, metal handrails, and authentic interior details, including vacuum and steam heat pipework, battery boxes, and brake equipment.

The model is designed to be compatible with other Bachmann OO scale stock and features a close coupling mechanism and NEM coupling pockets. The model measures 249mm in length and is suitable for Era 5 layouts.

The model is part of Bachmann's Branchline range and is available in pristine condition, with no weathering or ageing.