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Bachmann 39-007

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

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline OO scale model of a pair of British Rail Mark 2 Tourist Second Open (TSO) coaches in ScotRail livery. The set represents coaches numbered 5152 and 5197, each 270 mm long, fitted with NEM coupling pockets and a close‑coupling mechanism.

The coaches are modelled to the early Mk2 design used during the British Rail sectorisation period. They retain the characteristic pressure ventilation roof vents, opening passenger‑saloon windows, sliding gangway doors and dual heating provision for steam or electric heating. The underframe is fitted with B4 bogies, metal wheelsets and the full complement of equipment seen on the original vehicles.

Internally the model shows the period armchairs and tables in authentic colours, while externally the metal grab handles, lamp irons and other detailing are faithfully reproduced. The set is supplied in pristine condition and includes an accessory pack to enhance the presentation.