Hornby R4917

BR, Mk2F First Open, M3345 - Era 7

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Prototype Era
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The BR, Mk2F First Open, M3345 - Era 7 is amongst the beloved BR Mk2F coach range and definitely one worth picking up for your railway scenery. Measuring in at 268mm with a clean and distinctive blue and grey finish, what's not to love about the The BR, Mk2F coach range?

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4917
GTIN
5055286659812
RRP
£42.49
Release date
July 2019

Model details

Gauge
OO
Colour
Blue
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Finish
Pristine
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Tooling date
2015
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Livery
Blue & Grey
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
M3345

Prototype information

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

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The Hornby BR Mk2F First Open coach, model number M3345, is a 0‑scale (OO gauge) representation of a British Railways Mark 2F FO carriage. It measures 268 mm in length and is finished in a pristine blue and grey livery, matching the British Rail Blue (TOPS) period.

The coach carries the running number M3345 and features a NEM coupling with a tension lock. It is designed to a minimum curve radius of 2 units and is coloured blue throughout. The model reflects the design work of BREL and was produced by British Rail Engineering Limited, with the manufacturer part number R4917.

The prototype was built between 1 January 1963 and 31 December 1975, and the model represents that era of British Rail operation. It is classified as a First Open (FO) coach and is suitable for use in railway layouts depicting the BR Mk2F coach range.

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