Hornby TT4015 TT BR Intercity Mk2E First Open 3237

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 E coaches were fitted with luggage racks opposite the toilets at the end of each coach. The toilets themselves were reduced in size from the preceding variants. The gangway doors on Mark 2 E coaches were cream folding doors of a plastic construction.

Specifications

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 16.8
• Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 3
• Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 2.2
• Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.04
• Item Scale: 1:120 Scale
• Finish: Painted
• Colour: Multiple
• Gauge: TT
• Operator: BR
• Designer: BR
• Livery: Intercity Executive
• Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
• Number of Parts: 1

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 16.8
• Item Scale: 1:120 Scale
• Finish: Painted
• Colour: Multiple
• Gauge: TT
• Operator: BR
• Designer: BR
• Livery: Intercity Executive
• Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
• Number of Parts: 1