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Bachmann 39-771K

BR Mk1 POT Post Office Stowage Van W80417 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. 39-770K) 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. W80417
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 265mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Bachmann BR Mk1 POT Post Office Stowage Van (running number W80417) is a limited‑edition OO‑scale model produced for the Bachmann Collectors Club. It represents a British Railways Mark 1 coach in the original Post Office Red colour scheme and depicts the late‑crest period of British Railways. The model measures 265 mm in length, features a pristine finish and is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity; only 504 pieces were manufactured and it is available solely to club members.

The coach includes detailed fittings such as roof ventilators, handrails, ETH connections, end steps, individual battery boxes, brake gear and auxiliary equipment. It rides on B4 bogies fitted with metal wheelsets and uses a standard tension‑lock NEM coupling mounted in body‑mounted pockets. The model is listed under classification POT (Post Office Stowage Van) and carries the manufacturer part number 39‑771K.