Hornby R4991

Network Rail, ex-BR Mk2F TSO Structure Gauging Train Support Coach, 72630 - Era 10

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4991
GTIN
5055286677847
RRP
£34.99
Release date
2019

Model details

Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling type
Tension lock
Livery
Yellow
Finish
Pristine
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Tooling date
2015
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
72630

Prototype information

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

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Hornby Network Rail offers an Era 10 model of an ex‑British Rail Mk2F TSO Structure Gauging Train Support Coach, catalogue number 72630. The model carries the running number 72630 and is supplied as a complete, ready‑to‑run coach.

The coach is finished in a pristine condition with a bright yellow livery. It measures 268 mm in length and is capable of negotiating a minimum curve radius of 2. Couplings are of the NEM type with a tension‑lock mechanism. It represents a British Railways Mark 2F Trailer Standard Open (TSO) coach.

The prototype was built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 01/01/1963 and 31/12/1975. The model reflects the railway rebuilding period of the 1960s and 1970s and is intended for use by Network Rail in layout support and structure gauging applications. Manufacturer part number: R4991.

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