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Bachmann 39-850A

BR Mk1 RB Restaurant Buffet 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 Restaurant Buffets (RB) 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. E1664
• Commonwealth Bogies
• End Steps Removed
• Accessory Pack
• NEM Coupling Pockets
• Close Coupling Mechanism
• Length 270mm

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Model details

Prototype information

The Bachmann BR Mk1 RB Restaurant Buffet model in maroon livery is a highly detailed and accurate representation of the iconic British Railways Mk1 coach. This model features a length of 270mm and is classified as a Restaurant Buffet (RB) coach, with a running number of E1664. The model is part of the Bachmann Branchline range, which is known for its high-quality and accurate models.

The Mk1 coach was a standard design introduced by British Railways in the 1950s to replace earlier designs inherited from the 'Big Four' and pre-grouping companies. The Mk1 was a significant improvement over its predecessors, with a stronger and safer design. The coach featured a range of different types, including those with standard accommodation, catering vehicles, and specialist types such as sleeping cars and Post Office vans.

The Bachmann Branchline Mk1 coaches have been popular among modellers for many years, and this new model is a welcome addition to the range. The model features a range of detailed parts, including metal handrails, toilet filler pipes, door hinges and handles, and sliding window ventilators. The bogies are fitted with metal wheelsets and the model features a NEM coupling pocket and close coupling mechanism.

The model is finished in pristine BR maroon livery and is accurate to the late crest period. It is part of the OO scale range and is suitable for Era 5 models. The model also features a Commonwealth bogie and end steps have been removed. An accessory pack is included with the model.