{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-br-mk1-tourist-e4050-second-open-coach","title":"HORNBY OO BR - MK1 Tourist - E4050 - Second Open Coach","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eHORNBY 1\/76 BR - MK1 TOURIST - E4050 - SECOND OPEN COACH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eTourist 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19q8fc3\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eGauge: 00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uc8d2f\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eOperator: British Railways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"shzpvc\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eMinimum Curve (mm): Radius 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wnmau\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eCoupling Type: NEM Tension Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ofnwyn\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eBuffer Type: Fixed Plastic Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eDimensions – Without Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1431\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"or1cgu\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eLength (cm): 26.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r86saf\" data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eHeight (cm): 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6mvw7n\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eWidth (cm): 3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9899hs\" data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eScale: 1:76 (OO Gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882869678241,"sku":"HRB-R40517","price":78.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R40517.jpg?v=1775130389","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-1-76-br-mk1-tourist-e4050-second-open-coach","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}