Hornby Mk2F Coaches
Scotrail liveried Mk2f TSO coaches at Edinburgh Haymarket on a Class 68-hauled Fife Circle service in July 2016.
Model codes: R4893 & R4893A
Hornby have revealed that they are to produce a range of Mk2f coaches in OO gauge, with Scotrail, BR blue/ grey, Intercity and Network Rail liveried models all to come. There's enough to create prototypical rakes with BSO, SO, TSO and FO coaches as well as the converted Network Rail Radio Survey Test Train & Plain Line Pattern Recognition Vehicle coaches - which feature accurate tooling variations for the plated-over windows and more.
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.
Find out more and pre-order yours below...
Latest Update
29/04/2019
Painted Samples Revealed
Hornby have revealed the decorated samples for a selection of variations of their upcoming Mk2f coaches in OO gauge. Due for release from August until the end of 2019, these new models are shaping up well. Check out the sample photos below or click HERE to pre-order yours.
(left to right) FO in Intercity Swallow livery, TSO in BR blue & grey, PLRV in Network Rail yellow & BSO in ScotRail 'Saltire' livery. Click HERE to order yours.
(front to back) BSO (Brake Second Open), FO (First Open) and TSO (Tourist Second Open) in Intercity livery. Click HERE to order yours.
(left to right) TSO (Tourist Second Open), FO (First Open) and BSO (Brake Second Open) in BR blue & grey livery. Click HERE to order yours.
(front to back) PLRV (Plain Line Recognition Vehicle) and RSTT (Radio Survey Test Train) in Network Rail Yellow livery. Click HERE to order yours.
(front to back) BSO (Brake Second Open) in Scotrail 'Saltire' livery and a BSO engineering sample. Click HERE to order yours.
A trio of engineering samples for the Mk2f coaches.
Formations Diagram
The handy diagram below shows you some of the formations you can produce with Hornby's upcoming 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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Specifications & Features
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Highly 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
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Variations Available to Pre-Order
Scotrail - BSO & TSO coaches - £31.50
Network Rail - RSTT & PLRV coaches - £31.50
BR blue & grey - TSO & FO coaches - £31.50
BR Intercity - TSO, FO & BSO coaches - £31.50
Prototype Information
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Intercity liveried Mk2F coaches hauled by an Anglia Class 90 at Ipswich in 2001. Photo by Steve Jones
(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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