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Bachmann 39-770K

BR Mk1 POT Post Office Stowage Van W80423 Post Office Red

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

We are delighted to present the BR Mk1 POT Post Office Stowage Van in original Post Office Red livery as our next Bachmann Collectors Club OO Scale Limited Edition model.

Partnered with our other POT (item No. 39-771K) and POS coaches in the same livery that have been offered in the Bachmann Branchline main range, this new model will allow stunning steam-era postal trains to be assembled for the first time. Although the specific diagram of vehicle depicted by the Bachmann Branchline model did not carry this livery in service, Bachmann has been inundated with requests for models in this original colour scheme and these new models answer those calls.

Using the Bachmann Branchline model as its basis, this coach is awash with separately fitted details including the roof ventilators, handrails, ETH fittings and end steps. There is more underneath with individual battery boxes, brake components and auxiliary gear all fitted to the underframe, whilst the B4 bogies are fitted with metal wheelsets and standard tension lock couplings are mounted via NEM pockets on the body-mounted close coupling mechanisms.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Limited Edition of 504 pieces – each model supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
• Available only to Bachmann Collectors Club Members
• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 5
• Pristine Post Office Red livery
• Running No. W80423
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 265mm

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Model details

Prototype information

Bachmann BR Mk1 POT Post Office Stowage Van (running number W80423) is a limited‑edition model produced for the Bachmann Collectors Club. The model is finished in the original Post Office Red livery and is supplied in pristine condition. It represents a British Railways Mark 1 POT (Post Office Stowage Van) from the late‑crest period of British Railways.

The 265 mm long coach is manufactured to Bachmann Branchline OO scale (Era 5) and features NEM coupling pockets, a close‑coupling mechanism, metal wheelsets on B4 bogies, and detailed fittings such as roof ventilators, handrails, ETH equipment, end steps, battery boxes and brake gear. The model is available only to club members, with a limited run of 504 pieces, each accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The manufacturer part number is 39‑770K.