Mk2E BSO 2nd Class Brake Coach BR InterCity Executive

Mk2E BSO 2nd Class Brake Coach BR InterCity Executive

Details:

The Hornby BR InterCity Executive Mk2E Brake Second Open coach is a detailed TT:120 scale model of British Railways’ Mk2E passenger stock, finished in the distinctive InterCity Executive livery introduced during the 1980s. Representing coach M9499, this Brake Second Open (BSO) features open-plan second-class seating alongside a dedicated guard’s compartment and luggage space. Ideal for British railway modellers recreating express passenger services from the British Rail sectorisation era, it pairs well with diesel locomotives such as the Class 37, Class 47 and Class 50.

Features:

• Highly detailed model of a British Railways Mk2E Brake Second Open coach.
• Finished in authentic InterCity Executive livery with accurately reproduced colours and lettering.
• Carries running number M9499.
• Detailed bogie mouldings and underframe equipment.
• Moulded interior specific to the Brake Second Open configuration.
• Kinematic NEM coupling mechanism for close-coupled coach formations.
• Includes an accessory pack for additional detailing.

Historical Background

British Railways introduced the all-steel Mk2 coach in 1964 to provide improved passenger accommodation for main-line services. The Mk2E variant followed in the early 1970s, incorporating refinements to the interior layout, including revised toilet arrangements and luggage racks positioned near the coach ends. These coaches became a familiar sight on express and inter-regional trains throughout Britain.

The Brake Second Open coach combined open-plan second-class seating with a guard’s compartment and luggage space, allowing it to fulfil both passenger and operational duties. During the 1980s, Mk2E coaches appeared in InterCity Executive livery as British Rail developed its InterCity brand for long-distance services. They were commonly hauled by express diesel locomotives such as Classes 31, 47 and 50, making them suitable for model railway layouts depicting the British Rail sectorisation era.