Hornby Accessories - LNER Mk4 Stnd (Toilet) Coach

Discover the exquisite Hornby LNER Mk4 Standard (Toilet) Coach, model R40155, a perfect addition to your model railway collection. This detailed and authentic carriage, part of the iconic LNER fleet, brings history to life with its accurate depiction of the 314 Mk4 coaches that revolutionized travel on the East Coast Main Line when they debuted in 1989. Designed with precision at Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath factory, these coaches combined innovation with comfort, featuring push-button operated plug-type doors and fully sealed gangways for a smooth journey. With a top speed of 140mph, they were engineered to enhance passenger traffic efficiency and were built to accommodate tilting bogies, ensuring a faster, more comfortable ride over inclines. The LNER Mk4 Standard Coach is not just a model, but a piece of railway heritage, representing years of excellence and service in the British rail industry. As part of your railway setup, this coach offers distinct features like the accessible toilet option, ideal for plying your intricate railway lines. Fans of model trains and collectors alike will appreciate the craftsmanship and historical significance of this model. Order your Hornby LNER Mk4 Standard (Toilet) Coach today and elevate your model train experience to the next level. Perfect for enthusiasts of all ages. Get yours now from Smartfox NZ!

HOR R40155 Hornby LNER, Mk4 Standard (Accessible Toilet), Coach F, 12330 - Era 11
Built at Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath factory, 314 Mk4 coaches were produced between 1989 and 1992. They were built specifically for use on the newly electrified East Coast Main Line, along with hopes that a second order for the West Coast Main Line would be placed at a later date, although this second order never transpired. Mk4 coaches featured many improvements over the Mk3s such as push-button operated plug-type doors, fully sealed gangways and a designed top speed of 140mph. Much of the Mk4 design was based upon the Advanced Passenger Train. In particular, Mk4 coaches feature sides profiled to allow a tilt of up to 6° with newly fitted tilting bogies.
Mk4s entered service in 1989 and helped drive a significant increase in passenger traffic. With privatisation in 1996, all Mk4 coaches were sold to Evershot Rail Group who have since leased them out to the holder of the InterCity East Coast Franchise. The franchise was initially awarded to Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) and has since been operated by National Express East Coast, East Coast, Virgin Trains East Coast and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) owned by the Department for Transport.
Between October 2003 and November 2005 Bombardier Transportation, under contract from GNER, commenced refurbishment of the Mk4 stock, fitting new seating arrangements and introduced onboard Wi-Fi, a first for British rail services. This refurbishment programme was called 'Project Mallard' named after the Mallard steam locomotive, built in the 1930s by the London & North Eastern Railway and holder of the world speed record for steam locomotives.
Although Mk4 coaches have spent most of their lives on the ECML, there are plans to cascade them down to other lines due to the introduction of the Class 800 and Class 801 IEPs.