Hornby Mk2F Coaches
Colas Rail 37421 hauls a rake of Mk2F coaches at Bargoed in May 2019. © Jeremy Segrott
Hornby have produced a newly-tooled range of Mk2F coaches in OO gauge, with Scotrail, BR blue/ grey, Intercity and Network Rail liveried models all to come. Accurate rakes are possible thanks to Hornby producing different coach types.The following options are available in the range:
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BSO - Brake Second Open (Scotrail, Blue/ Grey, Intercity)
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TSO - Tourist Second Open (Scotrail, Blue/ Grey, Intercity)
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FO - First Open (Blue/ Grey, Intercity)
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RSTT - Radio Survey Test Train (Network Rail)
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PLRV - Plain Line Recognition Vehicle (Network Rail)
The coaches have a range of features, including:
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Extensively detailed body and underframe
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NEM Couplings
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Accurate detail variations for each coach type
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Finely applied liveries
Explore the Range...
R4919 - Mk2F TSO 5985 in Intercity Swallow livery - £31.50
R4919A - Mk2F TSO 5988 in Intercity Swallow livery - £31.50
R4916 - Mk2F TSO M6011 in BR blue and grey - £31.50
R4916A - Mk2F TSO M6015 in BR blue and grey - £31.50
R4893 - Mk2F TSO 5976 in Scotrail 'Saltire' blue - £31.50 [SOLD OUT]
R4893A - 6177 in Scotrail 'Saltire' blue - £31.50 [SOLD OUT]
R4920 - Mk2F FO 3387 in Intercity Swallow livery - £31.50
R4920A - Mk2F FO 3295 in Intercity Swallow livery - £31.50
R4917 - Mk2F FO M3345 in BR blue and grey - £31.50
R4917A - Mk2F FO M3374 in BR blue and grey - £31.50
R4921 - Mk2F BSO 9533 in Intercity Swallow livery - £31.50
R4921A - Mk2F BSO 9525 in Intercity Swallow livery - £31.50
R4918 - Mk2F BSO M9534 in BR blue and grey - £31.50
R4918A - Mk2F BSO M9519 in BR blue and grey - £31.50
R4892 - Mk2F BSO 9539 in Scotrail 'Saltire' blue - £31.50 [SOLD OUT]
29/04/2019 - Painted Samples Revealed
Below are the latest sample images for Hornby's Network Rail liveried Mk2Fs, which are due out later in 2019.
(front to back) PLRV (Plain Line Recognition Vehicle) and RSTT (Radio Survey Test Train) in Network Rail Yellow livery. Click HERE to order yours.
Variations Available to Order
Formations Diagram
The handy diagram below shows you some of the formations you can produce with Hornby's Mk2Fs. We've covered a range of services across the country, with a variety of locos from both British Rail and post-privatisation eras, which shows how they can be run on quite a range of layouts, in several different rakes.
Click here to see the interactive diagram.
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Prototype Information
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Intercity liveried Mk2F coaches hauled by an Anglia Class 90 at Ipswich in 2001. © Steve Jones
Construction of the Mk2 coaching stock began in 1963, with the first prototype. The new class aimed to improve over the Mk1 stock, with a better body structure, pressure ventilation, improved lighting and a higher top speed capability. The coaches were gradually improved over the following decade, culminating in the Mk2Fs, which were built between 1973 and 75. These variants featured plastic interior panelling, improved seating, full air-conditioning and more.
(Information Provided by Wikipedia)
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Type of Vehicle
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Mark 2 Coach |
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Builder
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British Rail Engineering Limited |
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Build Date
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1963 to 1975 |
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Total Built
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1,876 |
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Current Operators
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Abellio Greater Anglia, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Scotrail, DB Cargo UK, Direct Rail Services, Network Rail, Riviera Trains, West Coast Railways |
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Main Duties
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Local & Express Passenger |
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In Service Until
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Present |
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