Hornby - LNER Mk3 TFO Coach M

Discover the Hornby LNER Mk3 TFO Coach M (R4929C), a beautifully detailed model train coach designed for railway enthusiasts and collectors alike. This remarkable 75ft (23m) long Mk3 Trailer First Open (TFO) coach embodies the excellence of Era 11 rolling stock used in Britain. Enhanced with new secondary air suspension and a sleek aerodynamic skirting, the Hornby Mk3 coach enables smooth operation at speeds reaching up to 125 mph, a crucial development for British Railways. With improved disk brakes and wheel slip protection, this coach ensures rapid deceleration, representing a significant advancement over its predecessor, the Mk2. First introduced in 1975 as part of the iconic InterCity 125 train set, the Mk3 coaches revolutionized rail travel and are a favorite among model train collectors. The LNER (London North Eastern Railway) inherited this impressive fleet in 2018, showcasing the legacy of a bygone era of rail travel. Ideal for display or for enhancing your model railway layout, the Hornby LNER Mk3 TFO Coach M is a must-have addition to your collection. Perfect for enthusiasts seeking authenticity and quality, this coach resonates with the heart of British rail history. Order yours today and enjoy unrestricted charm and precision in model railroading with Smartfox NZ.

LNER Mk3 TFO Coach M
HOR R4929C Hornby LNER, Mk3 Trailer First Open (TFO) , Coach M, 41115 - Era 11

In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain’s Victorian era 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 breaks 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. In the Mid-2000s the Mk3 stock belonging to the InterCity East Coast franchise, operated by GNER, received refurbishment to bring them up to the same level as the Mk4 coaches that had been refurbished as part of ‘Project Mallard’. LNER inherited its fleet of Mk3 coaches in 2018 after taking over the InterCity East Coast franchise from Virgin Trains East Coast. The introduction of Class 800 and 801 sets has seen LNER replace all its InterCity 125 sets and as a result Mk3 coaches ceased operating with LNER after a farewell tour at the end of December 2019. Nine of the fourteen HST sets transferred to East Midlands Railway.