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Hornby R4858

Virgin Trains, Mk3 Trailer Standard Open (TSO), 12132 - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4858
GTIN
5055286646126
RRP
£34.99
Catalogue
2018 Range
Release date
2018

Model details

Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Finish
Pristine
Livery
Red & Black
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
1999
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
12132

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Coach
Builder
BREL Derby
Build dates
1975 to 1988
Wheel configuration
BT10 Bogies
Operated by
British Rail
ScotRail
Chiltern Railways
Cross Country Trains
East Midlands Trains
Greater Anglia
GWR
Network Rail
The Royal Scotsman
Transport for Wales
The Royal Train
and others
Main duties
Regional & Express Passenger
In service until
Present
Coach type
British Railways Mark 3A
TOPS classification
TSO (Tourist Standard Open)
Wheel arrangement
BT10 Bogies
Designer
British Railways
Built
1975 to 1988
Built by
BREL Derby

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Hornby Virgin Trains Mk3 Trailer Standard Open (TSO) 12132 is a model from the 2018 range, representing a British Railways Mark 3 carriage in the Virgin Trains West Coast livery of red and black. The model is supplied in a pristine finish and carries the running number 12132.

The carriage measures 303 mm in length and is built to run on BT10 bogies with a minimum curve of radius 2. It is classified as a Trailer Standard Open (TSO) and bears the manufacturer part number R4858. The original vehicle was built by BREL Derby between 1975 and 1988.

The model depicts the period of the initial privatisation of UK rail services, with the designer listed as British Railways and the operator shown as Virgin Trains West Coast. The livery and details reflect the appearance of the actual coach during that era.

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