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BR Mk1 57' Non-Gangway Coach - BS - BR BTU Tool Vans: ADB963952

BR Mk1 57' Non-Gangway Coach - BS - BR BTU Tool Vans: ADB963952

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With the introduction of Diesel Multiple Units gathering pace during the 1960s, much of the Mk1 non-gangway stock was phased out of traffic, but for some of the vehicles new uses were found, especially in freight flows and, later, as Departmental vehicles.

With the introduction of Freightliner trains, British Rail and the Train Drivers’ Union, ASLEF (The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen), were unable to come to an agreement over where Guards should be housed in these new fully fitted trains. Initially, containers were converted into ‘Caboose’ style accommodation but with the ride and safety severely compromised, it was decided to convert a number of redundant Mk1 Brake vehicles into Freightliner Guards’ Vans as a temporary measure until a more permanent solution could be found.
The majority of these vehicles were converted from Mk1 non-gangway Brake Seconds, with 43 ex-Midland, Eastern and Scottish coaches being converted at Derby and Swindon works between June 1966 and October 1967, entering service on Freightliner flows in a plain grey livery.

Once BR and ASLEF had reached an agreement for Guards to ride in the rear cab of the hauling locomotives, the Brake vans were once again surplus to requirements, with just seven vehicles being pressed into service as Departmental vans: DB 963904, 963906, 963925 and 963947 as Crane Runners and ADB 963943, 963952 and 963953 as BTU Tool Vans. ADB 963952 started life as Sc43326, one of the 1955 York built Brake Thirds built to Lot 30057 and once retired from the Scottish Region, was converted into a Freightliner Brake Van at Swindon in September 1967. Conversion to a BTU Tool Van took place at Doncaster in 1980 and the vehicle stayed in service until June 1988, when fire damage rendered the coach unusable and it was eventually cut up at Temple Mill Yard in June 1992.

Common Features:

  • Highly-detailed OO Gauge / 1:76.2 Scale Models on 16.5mm track
  • Die-Cast metal chassis with plastic body for ideal running weight
  • Accurate, replica BREL BR1 bogies, with separate detailing where appropriate, brake blocks aligned with wheels
  • Blackened RP25-110 Profile Wheels set in to blackened Brass Bearings for smooth, friction free running on 26mm axles
  • NEM Standard coupling sockets with a kinematic close coupling system
  • Scale width wire handrails, water pipes and passenger communication gear
  • Separately fitted door handles and lamp brackets
  • Headstock pipes and cabling included
  • Fully detailed, die cast under-frame featuring vacuum cylinders, battery boxes dynamo and piping all separately applied
  • Easily removable, magnetically attached roof for easy access to interior for detailing and passenger fitting
  • Fully accurate, replica interior layouts, complete with highly detailed seating, and luggage racks, fully decorated
  • Interior Bulkheads featuring framed artworks
  • Prism free flush glazing
  • Separately fitted roof vents, in correct locations

Full lighting package, including

  • magnet 'wand' controlled interior lighting
  • All bogie pick-ups
  • 'Stay-Alive' super-capacitor bank in all coaches for flicker free light

Customer Reviews

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Keith S.
Nice carriage

I pre-ordered this as soon as I became aware they were being manufactured. I wanted to make up a special Network Rail train and have also ordered the Class 31 in Network Rail yellow to go with it. A nice detailed carriage with lighting. I hope further carriage will be manufactured so I will be able to extend the rake. Had a little trouble lighting the coach with the wand at first, but I put that down to technique. My only issue is that the price appears to have increased by £10 since I purchased this, so any subsequent carriages will be more expensive.

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Martin

The attention to detail and quality is phenomenal. Leading the way.

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Chris

This is an absolutely stunning model and surely a contender for model of the year in its category. Of particular note is the underframe and bogie detail and the paint finish, including a fully painted interior.

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Stuart G.
Another Great Product!

Great coach, lovely detailing, great lighting, nice roof weathering and a smooth runner.
Will definitely get more of the standard coaches and keep an eye out for other specials.

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James T.
Exceptional

Yet another exquisite model from Accurascale. It is hard to see how this will be improved upon. Highly recommended if you need a Mk1

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BigGee
Very nice - something different

Very pleased with this model, it’s something different. Nicely modelled and well finished - prefect for my engineers yard and supporting my other breakdown & Departmental rakes.

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John B.
BR Mk1 57 Non-Gangway Coach Tools Van

recently received accurasclale Tools Van excellent model lights also roof has some weathering though the model has inside lighting plus full list of the models functions very pleased with the model

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Ken B.
Another great model Railway Product

A superb Coach, plenty of detail and runs well. I like the magnetit roof. So easy to add detail inside. Also looks good with the interior lights on.

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Steve P.
Mk1 57’ Non Gangway Coach BS BR BTU Tool Van

Absolutely astounding! Quality and finish is absolutely first rate, and the underframe is just WOW!!! The attention to detail is second to none.

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Nigel M.
Superb

Fantastic Coach, looks the part parked in my engineering sidings.

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