Bachmann 39-201 BR Mk1 Full Brake Super BG Royal Mail RES - OO Gauge - Boxed

Add a heavy-duty mail icon to your fleet with this Bachmann 39-201 BR Mk1 Full Brake Super BG. Finished in the vibrant Rail Express Systems (RES) red and grey livery with Royal Mail branding, this "Super BG" (Brake Gangwayed) represents the backbone of the 1990s postal network.

This Bachmann Branchline model is a high-specification piece, featuring intricate under-frame detail, separate wire handrails, and smooth-running metal wheels. The "Super BG" variant was a modified version of the classic Mk1, specifically tailored for high-intensity mail and parcels traffic.

A Brief History: Rail Express Systems & The Postal Era

Rail Express Systems (RES) was the dedicated British Rail sector tasked with moving the nation's mail at high speed. From its inception in 1991 until privatization, RES operated a 24-hour network of Travelling Post Offices (TPOs) and dedicated "hub-and-spoke" parcels trains. These trains were a common sight barreling through stations late at night, often referred to by enthusiasts as the "Red October" fleet due to their striking red liveries.

To maintain strict postal timetables, these heavy trains were hauled by some of the most powerful locomotives in the UK. On the West Coast Main Line, Class 86 and Class 90 electrics were the primary choice. On non-electrified routes and the East Coast, the venerable Class 47/7s were the workhorses, later supplemented by the high-speed Class 67 locomotives.

Product Condition:

Model: In Very Good pre-owned condition. The Royal Mail branding is sharp, and the RES livery is vibrant. All buffers and couplings are intact.

Box: Comes in its Original Box, which is in good condition with only minor shelf wear.

Key Features:

Brand: Bachmann Branchline

Scale: OO Gauge (1:76)

Livery: Rail Express Systems (Red/Grey) with Royal Mail Branding

Vehicle Type: Mk1 Full Brake (Super BG)

Catalogue Ref: 39-201