Hornby R4702A

Virgin Trains, Mk2E Tourist Second Open Coach with lights, 5787 - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4702A
GTIN
5055288629004
RRP
£40.99
Release date
2016

Model details

Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Livery
Red & Black
Finish
Pristine
Tooling date
2015
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
5787
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

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

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Hornby Virgin Trains Mk2E Tourist Standard Open (TSO) coach, model 5787, is part of the Era 9 range. The model is finished in a pristine condition with a red and black livery and carries the running number 5787. It represents a British Railways Mark 2E coach as operated by Virgin Trains West Coast during the initial privatisation period.

The coach measures 273 mm in length, includes interior lighting, and is equipped with NEM / tension‑lock couplings. It is suitable for a minimum curve radius of 2. The manufacturer part number is R4702A and the original vehicle was built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1963 and 1975.

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