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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Manufacturer description
Catalogue listing
Brand
Bachmann
Range
Branchline
Product Code
39-050D
GTIN
803393007089
RRP
£48.95
Release date
2018
Model details
DCC status
DCC Fitted
Tooling date
1999
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Livery
BR blue and grey
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Finish
Pristine
Running numbers
M4243, M4243
Prototype information
Passenger capacity
Varies by coach type
Builder
BR Workshops
Cravens
Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Company
Cravens
Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Company
Type of vehicle
Coach
Build dates
1951 to 1963
Operated by
British Railways
Network Rail
Royal Mail
Regional Railways
First Great Western
West Coast Railway Co
Various heritage & mainline charter operators
Network Rail
Royal Mail
Regional Railways
First Great Western
West Coast Railway Co
Various heritage & mainline charter operators
Wheel configuration
Bogies
(BR1, BR2, Commonwealth or B4 types used)
(BR1, BR2, Commonwealth or B4 types used)
Total built
1000s
Main duties
Passenger services
Mail & Parcels
Departmental
Mail & Parcels
Departmental
In service until
Present
(Charter trains & departmental only)
(Charter trains & departmental only)
Coach type
British Railways Mark 1
TOPS classification
SO (Standard Open)
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