Hornby Accessories - East Cst Mk3 Trailer Guard Std

Experience the legacy of British rail with the Hornby Accessories East Coast Mk3 Trailer Guard Standard. This authentic model representing Era 10 brings history to life with its exquisite design and complex functionality. The Mk3 coaches, crucial for achieving 125 mph speeds on Britain’s railways, feature advanced technologies such as secondary air suspension, ensuring a smooth ride for passengers. With a substantial length of 75ft (23m), the Mk3 Trailer Guard enhances the capacity and comfort of your train set. It is equipped with modern disk brakes and wheel slip protection, making it not only visually stunning but also a reliable addition to your collection. Suitable for railway enthusiasts, collectors, and hobbyists, this model captures the essence of the InterCity 125 trainset, which first raced onto the scene in 1972. Ideal for adding realism to your East Coast rail model displays, this accessory seamlessly combines with other Hornby items to create an impressive diorama. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or new to the hobby, the East Coast Mk3 Trailer Guard Standard is designed for easy integration and enjoyment. Elevate your model railway experience with this essential piece from the iconic Hornby collection, available now at Smartfox NZ.

HOR R40245 Hornby East Coast, Mk3 Trailer Guard Standard, 44061 - Era 10
In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways in order to replace the aging Mk2s. Significant improvements over the Mk2 included new secondary air suspension between the bogies and the coach body as well as aerodynamic skirting on the underframe. Mk3 Coaches are 75ft (23m) long enabling far greater capacity than older coaches. Mk3 Coaches also incorporate disk brakes and wheel slip protection enabling faster deceleration.
The first Mk3 Coaches to be delivered were used as part of the HST prototype along with the two Class 41 diesel power cars in 1972. Mk3 Coaches entered service in 1975 along with the Class 43 forming the iconic InterCity 125 trainset.
Following a period of unprofitable operations, the InterCity East Coast franchise passed from NXEC to East Coast, an operator owned by the Department for Transport. From the beginning of East Coast's operations, it was made clear that it was the DfT's intention was that the franchise be retendered in future years. To this end East Coast soon adopted a deliberately plain livery that would be easy for a new operator to re-brand. The franchise eventually passed to Virgin Trains East Coast in March 2015