Hornby R40330A

DRS, Mk2E Standard Open, 5810 - Era 11

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Mk2 Coach was introduced to the British Railway in 1964, designed to be stronger and more resistant to corrosion than their predecessors yet also reducing maintenance costs. A revised painting method coincided with a switch from BR maroon and Southern Region dark green to a blue and grey livery.

1876 Mk2 Coaches were produced by BREL at Derby Litchurch Lane Works between 1963 and 1975, with many remaining in service performing departmental work and charter services. Mk2 Coaches were also widely exported and remain in mainline service in New Zealand as of 2020. Coaches and multiple units based upon the Mk2 design have also operated in Ireland, Taiwan and Kenya.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R40330A
GTIN
5055286701535
RRP
£44.99
Catalogue
2022 range
Release date
June 2023

Model details

Finish
Painted
Colour
Blue
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Passenger figures
No
Interior lighting
No
Directional lighting
No
DCC status
No
Gauge
OO
Livery
DRS
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
2015
Running number
5810

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Mark 2 Coach
Builder
British Rail Engineering Limited
Build date
1963 to 1975
Total built
1,876
Main duties
Local & Express Passenger
In service until
Present
Coach type
British Railways Mark 2E
Operator
DRS
TOPS classification
(TSO) Tourist Second Open
Designer
BR
Built
1963 to 1975
Built by
British Rail Engineering Limited

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