SKU
R40167
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LSL Mk3 TF Trailer First (Open) (HST) M41183, Midland Pullman (LSL) Livery

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R40167

LSL Mk3 TF Trailer First (Open) (HST) M41183, Midland Pullman (LSL) Livery

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 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.

After the HST Mk3 coach variant was introduced, further Mk3 coaches were introduced to the West Coast Mainline for use as part of locomotive hauled trains. Whilst Mk3 stock is standard for HST units, the standard locomotive hauled stock is Mk3a. Mk3a stock differs from Mk3 stock due to the inclusion of buffers as well as a different electrical system that uses motor generator units in each coach to power air conditioning and other ancillaries Mk3a stock was built until 1984, before 3B stock with improved seating and lighting was built from 1985 to 1988.

Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) are a train operating company known for operating mainline rail tours with heritage diesel and steam locomotives. In 2017, upon being granted their certification to operate mainline charters, they became only the third company certified to operate steam locomotives on the mainline. They are also responsible for reimagining the famous Blue Pullman service, operating a specially liveried HST set with all first-class seating between London and Manchester.

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.
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Specifications
SKU R40167
Weight 0.280000
Running Number M41183
DMU Side Car Numbers -
Product Length 303
Name Carried -
Wheel Arrangement -
Curved Track OO 2nd Radius & Above: Only Suitable for 2nd Radius Curves (438mm) & Above
Cars -
Barcode 5055286693236
Designer British Rail
Pack Size Each
Product Features Accessory Pack, NEM Couplings
Brand Hornby: OO
Scale OO
Coach Sub Type Mk3 HST Coaches
Lighting No Lighting
Finish Non-weathered
Livery Midland Pullman (LSL)
Railway Company LSL
ERA 9
Digital No

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