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Hornby R4131C

BR, Period II 68' Dining/Restaurant Car, 232 - Era 5

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

As dining and restaurant- focused passenger coaches became increasingly popular and under demand, the BR, Period II 68' Dining/Restaurant Car, 232 - Era 5 coach, designed by Sir Ernest Lemon, joined the list of many being developed during the Era 5 period.

This coach model measures 285mm in length, has a maroon painted finish and is the perfect collectable if you're after a coach with a twist.

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Model details

Prototype information

Hornby BR Period II 68' Dining/Restaurant Car, model 232 – Era 5, is a 12‑wheel OO gauge coach with a painted maroon finish. It carries the running number M232M and measures 285 mm in length. The model uses NEM couplings and is capable of navigating a minimum curve radius of 2 units.

The coach represents a London, Midland & Scottish Railway PII type, classified as RU (Restaurant Unclassified), and depicts the British Railways Late Crest livery. It was designed by Sir Ernest Lemon and is modelled after coaches built by LMS at Derby Works and Wolverton Works between 1930 and 1932. The manufacturer part number is R4131C.