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Bachmann 39-678DC

BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open BR InterCity (Swallow)

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

Manufacturer description

We are delighted to present the Branchline BR Mk2F Tourist Second Open Coach in BR InterCity ‘Swallow’ livery for the first time which was unveiled in our Summer 2021 British Railway Announcements.

The state-of-the-art Branchline Mk2F is the perfect canvas for the popular InterCity ‘Swallow’ paint scheme and this new coach will create the perfect formation when coupled with our other Mk2Fs in matching ‘Swallow’ livery. Not only is this model highly detailed and beautifully decorated, but it also features DCC-controlled lighting with interior lights plus door interlock lights and optional tail light which can be set to be constantly lit or flash for a fully immersive operating experience. Analogue users can also enjoy the interior and tail light features when power is applied.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 8
• Pristine InterCity (Swallow) livery
• Running No. 6115
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 270mm
• Interior Lighting
• Door Interlock Lighting (when used on DCC)
• Constantly lit or Flashing Tail Lamps (optional – two types)
• DCC-control of all lighting via the integrated DCC decoder
• Lighting can be controlled by easy-access switches when used on analogue

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Bachmann Branchline OO scale model replicates a British Rail Mark 2F Tourist Second Open (TSO) coach in the InterCity “Swallow” livery. It is fitted with a DCC decoder, carries the running number 6115 and is presented in a pristine finish. The model measures 270 mm in length, uses NEM coupling pockets with a close‑coupling mechanism and is designed to represent the British Rail sectorisation era. It is supplied with the manufacturer part number 39‑678DC and is intended to depict a coach operated by British Rail InterCity.

The coach features interior lighting, door‑interlock lights (when used on DCC) and optional tail lamps that may be set to remain constantly lit or flash. All lighting is controllable via the integrated DCC decoder, and analogue users can operate the lights using easy‑access switches when power is applied. The model was first unveiled in the Summer 2021 British Railway Announcements.