Hornby Railways Rail Charter Services, Mk3 Trailer Restaurant First, 40804

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The Rail Charter Services, Mk.3 Trailer Restaurant First, 40804 is part of the Hornby Coaches range and accurately recreates the real life coaches in stunning detail.

The Hornby Rail Charter Services Mk.3 Trailer Restaurant First, 40804 is a detailed and highly accurate model coach, part of the Hornby Coaches range. It faithfully recreates the design and features of the real-life Mk.3 coaches, known for their modern construction, comfort, and performance on Britain’s railways.

Mk.3 coaches were introduced to allow trains to run at 125 mph on Britain’s Victorian-era tracks, with improvements over the earlier Mk.2 coaches including secondary air suspension between bogies and coach body, aerodynamic skirting on the underframe, disk brakes, and wheel slip protection. At 75ft (23m) long, these coaches offered greater passenger capacity and enhanced comfort for long-distance travel.

The first Mk.3 coaches were delivered in 1972 as part of the HST prototype alongside Class 41 diesel power cars. They entered service in 1975 with Class 43 locomotives, forming the iconic InterCity 125 trainset. Following this, Mk.3 coaches were adapted for use on locomotive-hauled trains as Mk.3a stock, with added buffers and updated electrical systems to power air conditioning and other features. Mk.3a coaches were built until 1984, followed by the 3b stock with further seating and lighting improvements.

In modern times, the Rail Charter Services have revived these classic coaches for special ‘cruise on land’ services. After the success of the Staycation Express in 2020, the 2021 service used an InterCity 125 train featuring first-class leather seats, private tables, and power points, operating multiple times daily during the summer.

This 1:76 scale model coach is perfect for collectors, model railway enthusiasts, and anyone looking to recreate the elegance and engineering of Britain’s classic railway services. Its attention to detail, authentic livery, and high-quality construction make it a standout addition to any Hornby railway layout or collection.

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Model: R40354

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