HORNBY OO BR - MK1 Tourist - E4050 - Second Open Coach

HORNBY OO BR - MK1 Tourist - E4050 - Second Open CoachHORNBY 1 76 BR MK1 TOURIST E4050 SECOND OPEN COACH Description The BR Mk1 was British Railways first standardised passenger carriage, built in large numbers between 1951 and 1963 at Derby, Wolverton, Doncaster, York, Eastleigh, and Swindon. Designed to replace a wide variety of inherited pre nationalisation stock, the Mk1 offered all steel construction, robust underframes, and improved safety, becoming the backbone of Britains post war railway

HORNBY 1/76 BR - MK1 TOURIST - E4050 - SECOND OPEN COACH

Description

The BR Mk1 was British Railways’ first standardised passenger carriage, built in large numbers between 1951 and 1963 at Derby, Wolverton, Doncaster, York, Eastleigh, and Swindon. Designed to replace a wide variety of inherited pre-nationalisation stock, the Mk1 offered all-steel construction, robust underframes, and improved safety, becoming the backbone of Britain’s post-war railway services.

Tourist second open (TSO) coaches, like this Eastern Region example, feature open-plan seating for second class passengers, providing a spacious, airy environment for longer journeys. The Mk1 design evolved over time, with early coaches riding on BR1 bogies and later vehicles fitted with Commonwealth or Swindon-designed B4 bogies for a smoother, more stable ride, a feature also adopted on Southern Region Mk1 EMUs.

This highly detailed OO gauge model faithfully captures the Eastern Region TSO E4050, including roof detailing, corridor connections, and underframe fittings, making it an essential addition for enthusiasts and collectors.

Specifications:

• Gauge: 00
• Operator: British Railways
• Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2
• Coupling Type: NEM Tension Lock
• Buffer Type: Fixed Plastic Buffers

Dimensions – Without Packaging:

• Length (cm): 26.5
• Height (cm): 5
• Width (cm): 3.5
• Scale: 1:76 (OO Gauge)