Hornby R4993

Network Rail, ex-BR Mk2F TSO Brake Plain Line Pattern Recognition Vehicle PLPR2, 5981 - Era 11

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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4993
GTIN
5055286677861
RRP
£34.99
Release date
2019

Model details

Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Livery
Yellow
Finish
Pristine
DCC status
No
Directional lighting
No
Interior lighting
No
Passenger figures
No
Tooling date
2015
Running number
5981

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 2F
TOPS classification
(TSO) Trailer Standard Open
Built
1963 to 1975
Built by
British Rail Engineering Limited

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Hornby Network Rail (ex‑British Rail) Mk2F TSO Brake Plain Line Pattern Recognition Vehicle PLPR2, numbered 5981, is presented in a pristine condition with a yellow livery. The model measures 268 mm in length and is capable of navigating a minimum curve radius of 2, using NEM/Tension‑lock couplings.

The vehicle represents a British Railways Mark 2F Trailer Standard Open (TSO) coach, built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1963 and 1975. It carries the manufacturer part number R4993 and is intended to depict the current era of Network Rail operation.

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