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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Manufacturer description
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.Catalogue listing
Brand:
Hornby
Product Code:
R40165
GTIN:
5055286693052
RRP:
£36.99
Catalogue:
2021 Range
Release date:
May 2022
Model details
Gauge
OO
Colour
Blue
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Blue & Red
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Power pickup
All wheels
Running number
Coach M
Prototype information
Coach type
British Railways Mark 4
Locomotive class*
Mk4 Open First
Operator
GNER
TOPS classification
FO (First Open)
Wheel arrangement
SIG BT41A Bogies
Designer
Met Cam
Built
1989 to 1992
Built by
Metro-Cammell
Washwood Heath
* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.
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