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Bachmann 39-826A

BR Mk1 FO First Open BR Maroon

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

Manufacturer description

The British Railways Mk1 was the designation given to BR’s first standard design of main line coaching stock, and one of its most successful. Built from 1951 until the early 1960s to augment and replace the array of ‘Big Four’ and earlier ‘pre-grouping’ designs inherited from the LMS, LNER, GWR and SR, BR took the best features from several of these types to produce the new steel-bodied design. As a result, the Mk1 was stronger and safer than any of the inherited types that came before.

Vehicles providing standard accommodation, with first- or second-class seating, or a composite mix of the two, were built in their thousands, along with many specialist types each with their own dedicated purpose. Numerous different catering vehicles were built, offering as little as a counter service right through to a full restaurant dining experience, whilst vehicles which incorporated an area for the Guard were combined with passenger accommodation and varying spaces for the conveyance of luggage, newspapers and parcels. Sleeping cars were also included, along with various general merchandise and specialised Post Office vans – some of which were equipped with apparatus to allow mail to be collected and set down on the move. Such was their success that following withdrawal from BR service, Mk1 coaches have become the mainstay of preservation operations and hundreds of vehicles remain in service today with heritage railways, whilst several still run on the main line in charter formations.

The Bachmann Branchline Mk1 Coaches have long been the model of choice for the discerning enthusiast wishing to add the iconic Mk1 Coach to their collection and today, these models continue to provide OO scale modellers with the finest models, carrying all the hallmarks of this iconic design. The distinctive profile of the Mk1 coach is captured to a tee and on the roof, the finely moulded ventilators are complemented by separately fitted metal handrails and, where appropriate, toilet filler pipes. On the bodysides each door is complete with hinges, handles and even door bumper details, whilst even the sliding window ventilators are discernible. Footboards are present on the solebars below each door whilst the underframe sports a full complement of equipment, with the truss rod frames modelled in all their glory and flanked by battery boxes, vacuum cylinders, dynamo and, where appropriate, other auxiliary equipment.

The bogies are fitted with metal wheelsets, whilst the standard tension lock coupling is attached via a NEM coupling pocket to the close coupling mechanism that is fitted to the carriage floor, which operates in tandem with the bogie. Inside each model is an interior featuring the prototypical layout of tables and chairs, whilst the icing on the cake is the livery application, using authentic colours, logos and fonts to give every model an exquisite appearance.

New tooling has been developed to enable models of the First Open (FO) vehicles to be offered as part of the flagship Bachmann Branchline Mk1 Coach range for the first time. These brand new models feature all the hallmarks of the Branchline Mk1, and offer era-appropriate details, such as the presence of end steps. Bogies are now fitted with integrated metal wheel bearings and electrical pickups to aid those wishing to add features to their models which may require power.

 

MODEL FEATURES:

• Bachmann Branchline OO Scale
• Era 5
• Pristine BR Maroon livery
• Running No. E3123
• Commonwealth Bogies
• End Steps Removed
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 270mm

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Prototype information

Bachmann's Branchline OO scale model of the British Railways Mk1 First Open coach in maroon livery is a highly detailed and accurate representation of the iconic coach design. The model features a length of 270mm and a NEM coupling, allowing it to be easily connected to other models.

The Mk1 coach was a standard design of main line coaching stock introduced by British Railways in the early 1950s, built to replace earlier designs inherited from the 'Big Four' railway companies. The coaches were built to provide standard accommodation, including first- and second-class seating, as well as catering and sleeping vehicles.

Bachmann's model captures the distinctive profile of the Mk1 coach, with finely moulded ventilators, separately fitted metal handrails, and detailed door and window fittings. The underframe is also accurately modelled, featuring truss rod frames, battery boxes, and other auxiliary equipment.

The model is available in pristine BR maroon livery and features running number E3123. The interior is also detailed, with prototypical tables and chairs. This model is part of Bachmann's Branchline range and is suitable for Era 5.

The model features Commonwealth bogies with integrated metal wheel bearings and electrical pickups, making it suitable for modellers who wish to add features such as lighting or sound effects. The NEM coupling pocket allows for easy connection to other models, and the close coupling mechanism operates smoothly.