{"product_id":"hornby-trains-br-maunsell-dining-saloon-1st","title":"Hornby Trains - BR Maunsell Dining Saloon 1st","description":"Introducing the Hornby Trains BR Maunsell Dining Saloon 1st, a stunning model that captures the essence of British Rail's dining experience in the 1920s. This exquisite model, with product code HOR R40222, replicates the Maunsell Dining Saloon from Era 4, emphasizing meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Designed for train enthusiasts and collectors, this dining saloon model showcases the iconic low-window styling perfected by Maunsell, featuring authentic ventilators positioned above the windows and elegantly recessed doors allowing access to the grab handles within gauging limits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the coach, you'll find room for 64 diners, complete with two toilets situated strategically at the opposite end from the kitchen, simulating the real dining experience of its time. This model serves as a fantastic addition to your Hornby model train collection, elegantly pairing well with your kitchen and buffet cars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe BR Maunsell Dining Saloon brings history to life, providing a unique opportunity for hobbyists and die-hard train fans to celebrate the innovation of railway dining in the 20th century. Whether you're setting up an intricate railway layout or showcasing this model on your shelf, the Hornby BR Maunsell Dining Saloon 1st is a must-have piece that combines nostalgia with model railway excellence. Elevate your Hornby collection today with this exceptional dining saloon that reflects the charming sophistication of British rail travel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBR Maunsell Dining Saloon 1st\u003cbr\u003eHOR R40222 Hornby BR, Maunsell Dining Saloon First, S 7842 S - Era 4 \u003cbr\u003eMaunsell's diagram 2652 Third Class Dining Saloons were built in 1927 to provide an area for Third Class passengers to make use of the kitchen services provided in First Class kitchen\/dining coaches. The exterior of the coaches utilised the 'low-window' Maunsell styling, with ventilators above the windows and doors at each end which were gently recessed to accommodate their grab handles within gauging limits. Inside, each coach could accommodate sixty-four diners and two toilets were located at the end of the coach furthest away from the kitchen\/dining First Coach.\u003cbr\u003eWhereas a further 40 kitchen\/dining Firsts were built to the same 'low-window' style from 1929 onwards, accompanying Third Class dining was felt to be better served by the new 'high-window' Open Third Saloons and as a consequence, from 1930, the six Third Class Restaurant Dining Saloons were reclassified as Open Thirds. In 1947 the six coaches received updated interiors, with four of the coaches becoming composite coaches and two becoming First Class Coaches. The four composite coaches, nos. 1365-1368, served on the South Western section of the railway network paired with diagram 2659 Kitchen \u0026amp; Buffet Cars.","brand":"TOY MOD","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41950940823641,"sku":"PR769980","price":206.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/vortexHOR_R40222_0_T5PYNNOQGXP6.jpg?v=1730071668","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/hornby-trains-br-maunsell-dining-saloon-1st","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}