Hornby Accessories - LNER Mk3 Trailer Guard Std

Explore the exquisite Hornby Accessories - LNER Mk3 Trailer Guard Standard (TGS), model R40252. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors, this intricately detailed model captures the engineering marvel of the iconic Mk3 coaches used by British Railways. The LNER Mk3 Trailer Guard Std showcases vital advancements in train technology, including enhanced secondary air suspension, aerodynamic skirting, and quick-acting disk brakes. Virgin Trains, LNER, and InterCity 125 fans will appreciate the faithful design and craftsmanship of this model that brings the heritage of Britain's high-speed rail travel to life. Measuring a substantial 75ft (23m), it provides an impressive addition to your model railway layouts. Ideal for Era 10 collectors and a must-have for those who celebrate the legacy of British rail. Add the Hornby LNER Mk3 Trailer Guard Std to your collection and relive the golden age of rail. Available now at Smartfox NZ.

HOR R40252 Hornby LNER, Mk3 Trailer Guard Standard (TGS), 44063 - Era 10 2022 Catalogue
In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways. 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 privatised operations carried out by Virgin Trains East Coast, the InterCity East Coast franchise was re-nationalised. The new operator, named LNER in reference to operator of train services in the area between 1923 and 1948, is owned by the Department for Transport and currently awarded the franchise until at least 2025. LNER inherited a large fleet of IC 125 and IC 225 sets, but quickly began replacing the ageing stock with more modern Hitachi built high-speed multiple units. The last IC 125 train operated by LNER ran as part of a farewell tour at the end of 2019.