Back by popular demand are our highly acclaimed Mark 2B and Mark 2C coaches, covering variants not included in Run 1. This new release brings fresh liveries never seen before—and of course, offers the perfect pairing for our BR Class 50s, among other classic BR diesel and electric locomotives!
Leading this exciting new run is a twin pack of Mark 2B coaches in the iconic Railway Technical Centre (RTC) livery of red, white, and blue, with distinctive yellow ends.
"But wait!" you may bellow. "You cheeky chappies have done these very coaches before—as a limited edition!"
Well, you’re partly right. These are indeed the same two coaches, but this time they represent a later phase in their RTC service, with various lettering painted out.
Primarily used as brake force runners in test trains, the coaches lost their original lettering around 1991/92. Coach ADB 977528 remained in this livery at the Midland Railway Centre at Swanwick Junction until it was recently disposed of.
The Model
Our RTC Mark 2B coach pair maintains the unbeatable museum-quality and specifications of our existing Mark 2B range, including:
- Highly detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 scale models for 16.5mm track
- Exceptionally fine exterior rivet detail on roofs and coach ends
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Separately-applied etched metal and high-fidelity plastic parts, including:
- Handrails
- Brake/steam heat pipes
- ETH cabling and sockets
- Footsteps
- Dummy drophead knuckle coupler
- Roof vents
- Prism-free glazing
- Fully detailed underframe with numerous separate parts, pipe runs, and accurate differences between versions
- The most accurate B4 bogies ever produced, with provision for re-gauging to EM or P4
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Blackened RP25.110 profile wheelsets, with:
- 14.4mm back-to-back measurements
- 26mm over pinpoints
- Optional retracted or non-retracted buffer styles
- Accurate interiors featuring:
- Characteristic 'winged' headrests
- Separate metal interior handrails (on brake and corridor vehicles)
- Fully detailed guard's compartment
- Correct-height NEM-standard coupling sockets with:
- Mini tension lock couplers
- Kinematic close-coupling
- Easy conversion to alternative NEM-compatible couplers
Full Lighting Package Includes:
- Magnet 'wand'-controlled interior lighting
- ‘Stay-Alive’ capacitor in all coaches
- Free-running track pickup
These RTC coaches are available only as a twin set, exclusively via our website, delivered in special presentation packaging and complete with a certificate of authenticity.
Delivery is scheduled for Q3 2026, alongside the rest of the Mark 2B and 2C range, which we be revealed later this week. The RTC Exclusive Twin Pack is priced at £159.95.
Pre-order yours today using the link below!
Pre-Order Your RTC Exclusive Twin Pack Here!
