What is BR sectorisation?

"BR sectorisation" refers to the reorganisation period starting in 1982 when British Rail restructured its operations into distinct sectors. Each sector was responsible for specific types of services, aiming to boost efficiency and accountability by decentralising management and operations. Here’s what you need to know:

1. InterCity - This sector handled long-distance passenger services. If you love modelling sleek, fast trains, InterCity is perfect for you.
2. Network SouthEast - This managed commuter services in the South East of England. Think bustling commuter trains and busy stations.
3. Regional Railways - Focused on local and regional passenger services outside the South East. Perfect for showcasing quaint country stations and regional services.
4. Railfreight - Dedicated to freight transport, divided further into sub-sectors like Railfreight Distribution, Railfreight Coal, and Railfreight Construction. This is ideal if you enjoy modelling industrial scenes and heavy goods trains.

Sectorisation offers you a vibrant and varied era to recreate. During this time, British Rail moved away from the standard blue and grey livery to more colourful and sector-specific schemes, making your layout visually striking and authentic.

By incorporating the distinctive liveries and branding of each sector, you can bring a new level of detail and realism to your model railway. Whether you prefer the speed of InterCity trains, the hustle of Network SouthEast, or the industrial might of Railfreight, BR sectorisation gives you plenty of exciting options to explore.