Hornby Accessories - East Coast Mk3 Trail. Std42192

Discover the Hornby Accessories - East Coast Mk3 Trailer Std42192, a stunning model that pays tribute to the iconic Mk3 coaches, recognized for their innovation and design in British rail history. Crafted with remarkable attention to detail, this trailer is suitable for both collectors and model railway enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality rolling stock. The Mk3 coaches were specifically engineered to run at speeds of 125 mph, revolutionizing train travel in the UK. With significant advancements over their predecessors, these coaches feature upgraded secondary air suspension and aerodynamic skirting, enhancing both performance and aesthetics.

Ideal for your model railway setup, the East Coast Mk3 Trailer comes in at a substantial 75ft (23m) long, offering greater capacity and space for your passengers. The incorporation of modern disk brakes and wheel slip protection allows for safer and faster deceleration, making this a realistic addition to your collection. The historical significance of the Mk3 coaches is evident; they were integral to the successful HST (High-Speed Train) prototype in the 1970s and formed the backbone of the InterCity 125 trainset.

Add the Hornby East Coast Mk3 Trailer Std42192 to your model railway and experience the era of high-speed travel in style. Perfect for collectors, hobbyists, and railway enthusiasts, this model is an essential piece for anyone looking to enhance their train set with a touch of British railway heritage.

HOR R40247A Hornby East Coast, Mk3 Trailer Standard, 42192 - Era 10
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 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.