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Bachmann 39-737DC

BR Mk2F DBSO (Refurbished) Driving Brake Second Open Network Rail

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

We are delighted to present this new Bachmann Branchline model of the Refurbished BR Mk2F Driving Brake Second Open (DBSO) in Network Rail Yellow livery as part of our Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements.

Following the release of the popular Mk2F DBSO, we have developed new tooling to portray these vehicles in their Refurbished condition – most notably with the removal of the corridor connectors at the cab ends. These state-of-the-art models incorporate a wealth of fine detail, including separate metal grab handles on the roof and metal handrails on the end, plus etched horn grilles and separate window wipers. Furthermore, to accurately portray this Network Rail vehicle, the ETH and Multiple Working Equipment has been removed and additional electrical connectors are fitted at the corridor end, plus two saloon windows are blanked. The interiors are detailed and decorated accordingly including window logos and representation of the internal mesh-walled luggage compartment. Not only is this model highly detailed and beautifully decorated, but it also features an integrated DCC decoder which controls interior lighting – including separately controlled cab, guard’s compartment, and passenger saloon lights – directional lights and the door interlock lights for a fully authentic operating experience. Analogue users can also enjoy the interior and directional lights when power is applied.

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 9
• Pristine Network Rail Yellow livery
• Running No. 9702
• Accessory Pack including Obstacle Deflectors
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 270mm
• Directional Lighting
• Interior Lighting
• Door Interlock Lighting (when used on DCC)
• DCC-control of all lighting via the integrated DCC decoder

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann Branchline OO‑scale model of a refurbished British Rail Mark 2F Driving Brake Standard Open (DBSO) in Network Rail yellow livery, running number 9702. The model represents the early privatisation period and is supplied in a pristine finish.

The vehicle is DCC fitted and equipped with NEM coupling pockets and a close‑coupling mechanism. It measures 270 mm in length and includes directional lighting, interior lighting and door‑interlock lighting when operated on DCC. The finish is yellow, the operator is Network Rail and the coach type is British Railways Mark 2F, classified as a DBSO. Manufacturer part number is 39‑737DC.

Detailing includes separate metal grab handles on the roof, metal handrails at the ends, etched horn grilles, individual window wipers and a blanked corridor end where the ETH and multiple‑working equipment have been removed. The interior shows window logos and a mesh‑walled luggage compartment, with separate control of cab, guard’s compartment and passenger saloon lights via the integrated DCC decoder. Analogue users can also operate the interior and directional lights when power is applied. An accessory pack with obstacle deflectors is provided. The model was released as part of the Spring 2022 British Railway Announcements.