Bachmann 39-277

BR Mk1 GUV General Utility Van BR Blue

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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
39-277
RRP
£47.95
Release date
2015

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Livery
Blue
Finish
Pristine
Tooling date
2007
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
E86380

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Van
Total built
907
Operators
British Rail
Rail Express Systems
Railtrack
First Great Western
FM Rail
Colas Rail
In service until
Present
Build dates
1956 to 1960
Builder
BR York Wagon Works
BR Doncaster Works
BR Glasgow Works
Pressed Steel Company
Coach type
British Railways Mark 1
TOPS classification
GUV (General Utility Van)
Max speed
Originally 70 to 100 mph
(Some later changed to either 90 or 110mph max)

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Bachmann British Railways Mark 1 GUV (General Utility Van) in the original British Rail blue livery, modelled to a pristine finish. The kit carries the running number E86380 and measures 242 mm in length.

The model is based on the British Railways Mark 1 coach type and is classified as a GUV (General Utility Van). It is supplied under the manufacturer part number 39‑277 and is intended for use by the British Rail operator.

This version represents the British Rail blue period prior to the introduction of the TOPS classification system.

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