R4945A Virgin Trains, Mk2F Brake Standard Open, 9523, Era 9

Product Info
The British Railways Standard Mark 2 coach was first introduced in 1963 and the semi-integral construction dispensed with a separate underframe, giving the body greater strength and stiffness than the previous BR Standard Mk.1 stock.

Certified for 100mph running, this was later increased to 110mph and the design of the coach evolved over the next ten years, culminating in the Mk.2F design that was built between 1973 and 1975; a stop gap measure produced until the British Rail Mk.3 coach could be introduced into service.

Tech Specs
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)
26.8
Item Scale
1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
Finish
Painted
Colour
Red
Gauge
OO
Operator
Virgin Trains
Designer
BREL
Livery
Red/Grey
Number of Parts
1

Virgin Trains used the Mk.2Fs, along with Mk.3s, on cross-country and mainline services right up until locomotive hauled services were curtailed.