Product Highlight: N Scale BR Mark 2F Coaches
This year’s British Railway Announcements so far have both contained large numbers of N Scale items from the Graham Farish range. We’ve previously looked at the BR Mark 1 Coaches from the Summer announcements, so for this Product Highlight we are going to take the opportunity to have a look at the remaining passenger vehicles that were announced at the same time; the British Railway Mark 2F Coach.
These models accurately represent the shape of the Mark 2 coaches, with streamlined coach ends that are equipped with separately fitted handrails and corner footsteps. There are moulded ventilators on the roof at each end, and the roof also features a moulded toilet roof panel. The doors on the sides of these models feature modelled hinges, handles and bumper details, whilst the windows are flush with the sides of the coach body and feature tinted glazing. On the inside of the coach, there is a fully modelled interior featuring accurate table and chair layouts, with luggage compartment caging in brake vehicles.
Under the solebar, these coaches have braking, electrical and air conditioning equipment. On either side of this equipment, there are bogies that feature NEM coupling pockets and metal wheels. The coaches also come with an accessory pack containing multiple parts that can be fitted for additional detail.
BR Mk2F Coaches – BR Blue & Grey
The first set of coaches has been decorated in BR’s Blue and Grey livery from Era 7.
| Item No. | Description | Running No. |
|---|---|---|
| 374-735A | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | M6116 |
| 374-735B | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | M6181 |
| 374-690A | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | M9521 |
BR Mk2F Coaches – BR InterCity (Swallow)
Our next coaches have been decorated in Era 8’s BR InterCity Swallow livery.
| Item No. | Description | Running No. |
|---|---|---|
| 374-738 | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 6115 |
| 374-738A | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 6110 |
| 374-763 | BR Mk2F FO First Open | 3403 |
| 374-693 | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9526 |
| 374-693A | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9516 |
BR Mk2F Coaches – Virgin Trains (Original)
The next coaches carry the original Virgin Trains livery from Era 9.
| Item No. | Description | Running No. |
|---|---|---|
| 374-739 | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 5977 |
| 374-739A | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 6009 |
| 374-694 | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9522 |
| 374-694A | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9531 |
| 374-764 | BR Mk2F FO First Open | 3392 |
BR Mk2F Coaches – ScotRail Saltire
The next set of coaches are decorated in ScotRail’s Saltire livery, also from Era 9.
| Item No. | Description | Running No. |
|---|---|---|
| 374-736 | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 5945 |
| 374-736A | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 5987 |
| 374-691 | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9527 |
| 374-691A | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9539 |
BR Mk2F Coaches – Network Rail Yellow
The final coaches are decorated in Network Rail’s Yellow livery of Era 9.
| Item No. | Description | Running No. |
|---|---|---|
| 374-740 | BR Mk2F TSO Tourist Second Open | 977985 |
| 374-695 | BR Mk2F BSO Brake Second Open | 9523 |
These models are due to arrive at retailers over the next few months, so head to the Bachmann Europe website where you can find the latest release information. Once you’ve selected your models, get in touch with your nearest retailer to pre-order yours!
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