Hi all,

I'm hoping some of the real world railway enthusiasts will be able to help me. Unfortunately I have more interest in the models so my real world knowledge lacks.

I'm looking into buying a rake of MK2 Coaches. I Model roughly the End of steam, so anywhere between 1964 - 1971.

Am I correct in thinking;

MK2 Original - 1964 - 1966. If so, are there any available models for this period?
MK2 A - 1967 - 1968 - I see Farish have models of these available in blue/grey livery
MK2 B - 1969 - Again Farish seem to produce models
MK2 C - 1969 - 1970 - As above, Farish models.

Thank you in advance. Suspect the answers to this question will be rather expensive!

Mac

Farish have only made Mark 2A coaches and Mark 2F coaches currently. They made Mark 2D when Poole based and originally as China production in 2004. They have produced the Mark 2As as original Mark 2s at First Open coaches in BR Green and IIRC BR maroon.

HTH
Bob

I do a range of coach interiors, for Mk 2s, to fit in Farish (original) bodies. The clear bodies could be stripped and new livery painted on.

Mk2bs were introduced in 1968 (rather than 1969), but otherwise your dates look to be correct.

Farish have made two original Mk2 (also known as Mk2z):

374-951   SR Green
374-952   BR Maroon

Otherwise, as outlined above they've only made the Mk2a and Mk2f.


You'll find Poole era Farish Mk2 masquerading as Mk2c and Mk2e, but not in Blue/Grey livery.

If you can track them down, TP Models (now closed) did a series of inlays for the earliest Farish Mk2 allowing the Mk2b and Mk2c to be modelled, but with work to be done on the roof and underframe which were from the air-con Mk2d.

Another option is Vinyl sides - since the apparent demise of the Electra Graphics range your only option is the one or two sellers on eBay.



I'm hoping Revolution Trains will turn their attention to the Mk2b and Mk2c once they've completed the Pullmans.

I can't add more specifics, but if you've not already seen
https://ngauge.org/

it lists all RTR "modern image" n gauge models from the main manufacturers. So you can see what has been made under what tooling. Very useful.

Thank you for all the responses, much appreciated!

No-one as yet produces Mark 2B,C or D coaches. These are all different to the Mk2A that Farish produce and would need new tooling.

Mk2B - Wrap around end doors and no centre doors on open coaches
Mk2C - Like the B but with different roof vents and toilet windows
Mk2D - air conditioned and externally similar to the E and F but has different underframe equipment.