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Bachmann 39-452

LMS 57ft 'Porthole' Second Corridor BR Blue & Grey

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Prototype Era
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

Announced as part of our Spring 2021 British Railway Announcements, we are delighted to bring you our new LMS 57ft Porthole Second Corridor Coach in BR Blue & Grey livery.

Designed by the LMS, British Railways continued construction of the ‘Portholes’ after Nationalisation and several examples remained in service long enough to receive BR Blue & Grey livery which is offered on the Branchline model for the first time alongside a further Second Corridor (39-452A) and a Brake Second Corridor vehicle (39-462).

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 6
• Pristine BR Blue & Grey livery
• Running No. M13167M
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Bogies feature metal bearings and integrated electrical pickups
• Detailed and decorated interior
• Length 253mm (over couplings)

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Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann has released a new model of a London, Midland & Scottish Railway 57ft 'Porthole' Second Corridor coach in British Rail Blue & Grey livery, as part of their Branchline range. This model is one of several new releases announced for Spring 2021.

The coach is designed to represent a vehicle that was in service long after the nationalisation of the railways, and features a pristine finish in the distinctive Blue & Grey livery of the British Rail era. It is offered alongside two other 'Porthole' coaches, a Second Corridor and a Brake Second Corridor.

The model is designed for OO scale and is era 6 compliant. It features a number of detailed and accurate components, including NEM couplings, a close coupling mechanism, and bogies with metal bearings and integrated electrical pickups. The interior of the coach is also detailed and decorated. The model measures 253mm in length over the couplings.