The first batch of Accurascale's newly tooled OO Gauge BR Mk1 Suburban Coaches have now arrived in stock!
This first run includes all of the BR blue liveried models, with additional versions in BR carmine or BR maroon liveries expected to follow along in the coming months. This comprehensive range includes all the vehicle types you need to reproduce an authentic train and all the models feature exquisite detailing both inside and out!
BR Blue - In Stock Now
BR Carmine - Pre-order Now
BR Maroon - Pre-order Now
Product Features
- Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track
- Die-Cast metal chassis with plastic body for ideal running weight
- Accurate, replica BREL BR1 bogies, with separate detailing where appropriate, brake blocks aligned with wheels
- Blackened RP25-110 Profile Wheels set in to blackened Brass Bearings for smooth, friction free running on 26mm axles
- NEM Standard coupling sockets with a kinematic close coupling system
- Scale width wire handrails, water pipes and passenger communication gear
- Separately fitted door handles and lamp brackets
- Headstock pipes and cabling included
- Fully detailed, die cast under-frame featuring vacuum cylinders, battery boxes dynamo and piping all separately applied
- Easily removable, magnetically attached roof for easy access to interior for detailing and passenger fitting
- Fully accurate, replica interior layouts, complete with highly detailed seating, and luggage racks, fully decorated
- Interior Bulkheads featuring framed artworks
- Prism free flush glazing
- Separately fitted roof vents, in correct locations
- Full lighting package, including
- magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting
- All bogie pick-ups
- 'Stay-Alive' super-capacitor bank in all coaches for flicker free light
Prototype Information
British Railways constructed around 600 'Suburban' coaches as part of their Mark 1 coach family of vehicles. They were produced on the short 57ft 11" frame and were used across the country on short local passenger workings.
The construction of these vehicles were given less importance than their mainline counterparts, so construction began in 1954. The vehicles exclusively used compartment bodystyles, with six different variations produced. They last operated a service train in 1977.