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Oxford OR763FO002

MK 3a Coach FO BR Intercity Swallow 11008

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The Mk3a coach design was introduced from 1975 for Loco Hauled use across the BR network. Designed for initial use on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston, the coaches have seen use across many parts of the network and many remain in use today.

Each model comes with a finely detailed exterior. Correct interior seating for the class, which is fully painted.

NEM coupling pockets, fully detailed coach ends, connectors and detailed service pod arrangements for the relevant coach.

The coaches will be produced over time as part of a correctly numbered series of coaches. Each coach being based at the same depot and being found in a typical service during the period the livery covers. So you can add future releases to form a full train service.

 

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Oxford Rail range includes a model of the British Railways Mark 3A First Open coach, designated as 11008. This coach features a pristine Swallow livery and measures 322mm in length. The model is designed with a NEM coupling, allowing for easy connection to other trains.

The Mk3a coach design was introduced in 1975, initially for use on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston, but later saw service across the British Rail network. Many coaches of this type remain in use today.

Each model is supplied with fine exterior detailing and correct interior seating for the class. The interior is fully painted, providing a realistic representation of the original coach. The model also features NEM coupling pockets, fully detailed coach ends, connectors, and service pod arrangements.

This model is part of a planned series of coaches, with each release featuring a correctly numbered coach based at the same depot and in a typical service during the period covered by the livery. This allows collectors to build a complete train service by purchasing future releases.