Hornby R4388

RailRoad: LMS - 4183 Composite Coach

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

This Composite coach in LMS Crimson is a standard design of coach that has been used broadly across UK railways making it an ideal inclusion on a model railway layout. This coach is the perfect running partner for the LMS Brake Third Coach.

Young or old, keen modeller or just a beginner, the Hornby RailRoad range answers the needs of many and is a wonderful complement to the variety of locomotives, rolling stock, track, buildings and accessories that can be found in the current Hornby catalogue. Devoid of easily damaged detail parts, the suitably livered RailRoad locomotives are fitted with efficient drive mechanisms and have pickups on all drive wheels ensuring smooth running. 

The Hornby RailRoad range offers a simple and cost-effective way of adding to a train set, providing a suitable and appropriate stepping stone into the varied and fascinating world of model railways. The introductory range offers a selection of individual locomotives, rolling stock and accessories and an assortment of train and wagon packs ideally suited for either train set rolling stock enhancements or for those who wish to experiment with modelling techniques!

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Range
Railroad
Product Code
R4388
GTIN
5010963443887
RRP
£29.99
Catalogue
2025 Range
Release date
January 2015

Model details

Colour
Red
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Minimum radius curve
2nd Radius (438mm)
Couplings
NEM
Tooling date
1977
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Livery
LMS
Minimum radius
2ft (610mm)
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
Fixed
Buffers
Moulded Plastic Buffers
Coupling
Wide Tension Lock
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
4183

Prototype information

Coach type
London, Midland & Scottish Railway PIII
Operator
LMS
TOPS classification
C (Composite)
Designer
Stanier

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The Hornby RailRoad LMS - 4183 Composite Coach is a model of a standard design of coach used by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. The coach is painted in LMS maroon livery and features a running number of 4183. It is designed to be a suitable companion to the LMS Brake Third Coach.

The coach is part of the Hornby RailRoad range, a series of models designed to be easy to use and suitable for modellers of all ages and abilities. The range is designed to be a cost-effective way to add to a train set, with models featuring efficient drive mechanisms and pickups on all drive wheels for smooth running. The RailRoad models are also fitted with standard Hornby hook and bar type couplings, allowing them to couple easily to other Hornby and Thomas and Friends models.

The Hornby RailRoad range is a great introduction to the world of model railways, offering a selection of individual locomotives, rolling stock and accessories as well as train and wagon packs. The range is ideal for those looking to enhance their train set or for those who want to try their hand at developing their modelling techniques.

The Hornby RailRoad LMS - 4183 Composite Coach is available in OO gauge and has a minimum radius curve of 2nd radius (438mm). It is 242mm in length and is suitable for use on layouts representing the Big Four period, which includes the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, the London and North Eastern Railway, the Great Western Railway and the Southern Railway.

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