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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
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Bachmann British Railways Mark 1 horse box in British Rail maroon is a 1 : 87 scale model measuring 130 mm in length. The model finishes are described as pristine, with a satlink red and yellow livery on the first variant (running number KDB741381) and a plain maroon livery on the second variant (running number E96354).
Both versions represent a steel‑carrying, two‑axle horse box (British Railways 12T pipe wagon classification) built for British Railways and later operated by British Rail Freight. The coach type is classified as British Railways Mark 1 and carries the HB (horse box) code.
The model is listed under manufacturer part number 38‑525 and depicts the late‑crest period of British Railways.