Another great new release for TT:120 scale modellers has landed in stock today! Hornby’s new BR Mark 2F coaches are now here, which are perfect for those recreating BR blue or Intercity era services.
Six different vehicles are available – with the tooling catering for Tourist Standard Open, First Open and Brake Standard Open coaches.
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Product Features
Highly detailed and accurately moulded model
Accurate tooling variations for different vehicle types
Standard TT:120 couplings
Detailed coach interiors
Intricately applied liveries and printingÂ
Prototype Information
The British Rail Mark 1 coaches were not suitable for higher speed rail services, with the Mark 1 coaches being a perfect compliment for steam locomotives which saw themselves being replaced by diesel and electric locomotives as the 1960s progressed. The Mark 2 coach was introduced in 1964 and was all steel. While the Mark 2 was a progression of the Mark 1, the two shared almost no common parts, and only a passing resemblance.
In service, the Mark 2 coaches were commonly seen in the BR Blue and Grey livery and Network South East colours. The coaches were mainly hauled by larger express diesel and electric locomotives such as the Class 40, 47 and 86. As of 2022, the only Mark 2 coaches still in service are those that are part of the Network rail fleet.
The Mark 2 F sub categories had plastic internal panelling with new style seats. Visually they were similar to the Mark 3 coach although there were obvious differences between the two with the length being the most notable. The coaches also had heating and air conditioning as debuted on the Mark 3 prototypes.
