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Hornby R40487

RailRoad: BR intercity - W44008 - Mk3 TGS Coach

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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

This Trailer Standard Open ‘TSO’ InterCity Mk3 coach is an ideal coach to add to the B.R. High-Speed Train Set to increase the rake of coaches between the two Class 43 Diesels. 

Mk3 coaches entered service in 1975 along with the Class 43 forming the iconic InterCity 125 train set. 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 and 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.

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Model details

Prototype information

Hornby's BR Intercity Mk3 TGS Coach, part of the 2025 Range, is a model of the Trailer Standard Open 'TSO' coach that was used by British Rail. The model is available in BR livery and features a white finish. It is designed for OO gauge models and has a length of 300mm.

This model is ideal for use as part of a B.R. High-Speed Train Set, particularly with the Class 43 Diesels. The Mk3 coaches entered service in 1975, introduced alongside the Class 43, and were a key part of the iconic InterCity 125 trainset. The Mk3 stock was later used on the West Coast Mainline, forming part of locomotive-hauled trains.

The Mk3a stock, which this model represents, differs from the standard Mk3 stock due to the inclusion of buffers and a different electrical system that uses motor generator units to power air conditioning and other ancillary systems. The Mk3a stock was built until 1984, with the 3B stock, featuring improved seating and lighting, being introduced from 1985 to 1988.