Bachmann 39-003K

BR Mk2 Coach Pack ScotRail

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The BR Mark 2 Coach was British Rail's second generation of Standard Coach design. Following on from the widespread and highly successful Mark 1s, the first Mk2 prototype was built in 1963. Designed to meet the passenger expectations of the period; safety and integrity in the event of a collision was also improved, thanks to the monocoque nature of their construction.

The basic Mk2 types included first and second class accommodation in open saloons, whilst some compartment coaches were also built, but with first class accommodation only. First and second class brake coaches were built, but specialist vehicles for catering, dining, sleeping and full brakes were not included as the relatively new Mark 1 fleet was deemed sufficient to meet the requirements for such vehicles.

Construction stretched across a twelve year period, during which the Mark 2 family underwent a number of tweaks and improvements. A letter suffix was given to each build type to denote its key characteristics and these Bachmann Branchline models portray vehicles from the early-builds which were simply designated Mk2.

Depicting a pair of Tourist Second Opens (TSOs), these Branchline models sport all the hallmarks of the early-Mk2s including the pressure ventilation system – denoted by the roof vents and opening passenger saloon windows, sliding gangway doors, vacuum brakes – so they could run with Mk1 stock, and dual heating which allowed the coaches to be heated by steam or electric systems. Inside, the elegant armchairs and tables are modelled faithfully and decorated in authentic colours whilst externally we see the separately-fitted, metal grad handles and lamp irons, and a full complement of underframe equipment. The coaches run on B4 bogies which are fitted with metal wheelsets and a close coupling mechanism is mounted to the chassis providing close coupling whilst still allowing the models to negotiate second radius curves.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Pristine BR ScotRail livery
• 2-Coach Set comprising Tourist Second Open Nos. 5152 & 5197
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 2 x 270mm

Catalogue listing

The Bachmann BR Mk2 Coach Pack ScotRail is a model train set that represents the British Rail Sectorisation era. The set includes two Tourist Second Open coaches, numbers 5152 and 5197, in pristine BR ScotRail livery.

The BR Mk2 Coach was a second-generation standard coach design introduced by British Rail in the 1960s. The first Mk2 prototype was built in 1963, with the design featuring improved safety and integrity in the event of a collision. The coaches were built over a 12-year period, with early-builds being designated as simply Mk2.

The Bachmann Branchline models accurately depict the early-Mk2 coaches, with features such as pressure ventilation systems, sliding gangway doors, vacuum brakes, and dual heating. The coaches also have separately-fitted metal grab handles and lamp irons, and a full complement of underframe equipment.

The set comes with a close coupling mechanism and is designed to negotiate second radius curves. The coaches are modelled in OO scale and are suitable for Era 8, representing the British Rail Sectorisation period.