Hornby Accessories - LNER Mk3 Trailer Rest.1stBuffe

Discover the Hornby Accessories - LNER Mk3 Trailer Restaurant 1st Buffet (TRFB), a must-have addition for any model railway enthusiast. This finely detailed model, coded HOR R40251, represents an Era 10 piece from the 2022 catalogue, symbolizing a significant advancement in British rail history. Designed to run at an impressive 125 mph, the Mk3 coach integrates innovative features such as secondary air suspension, enhancing overall stability and performance on your model layout. With a generous length of 75ft (23m), this LNER mockup offers expansive capacity that far exceeds older models.

The exquisite design of the Mk3 coach includes aerodynamic skirting on the underframe, allowing for a slick, modern appearance. Not only does this model boast disk brakes and wheel slip protection for realistic handling, but it also pays homage to the stunning InterCity 125 trainsets that revolutionized train travel in the 1970s. Crafted with incredible attention to detail, this model captures the spirit of the iconic Class 43, pairing perfectly with any Hornby layout.

Perfect for collectors and hobbyists alike, the LNER Mk3 Trailer Restaurant 1st Buffet will not only enhance your train sets but also stand as an impressive centerpiece in your collection. Discover why the Mk3 coach remains a favorite among railway modelers, and add this essential accessory to your lineup today. Shop now at Smartfox NZ!

HOR R40251 Hornby LNER, Mk3 Trailer Restaurant First Buffet (TRFB), 40711 - 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.