Hornby R4858B

Virgin, Mk3 Trailer Standard Open (TSO), 12087 - Era 9

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Prototype Era
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation

Manufacturer description
When Virgin Rail Group took over the Inter City West Coast franchise on March 9, 1997, the Train Operating Company (TOC) inherited a fleet of locomotive hauled British Rail Mark II and Mark III coaching stock, as well as British Rail Mark III Driving Van Trailers (DVT) and High Speed Train (HST) Mark III coach sets. These vehicles were in use on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) electric services, as well as the HST hauled London Euston to Holyhead routes.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4858B
GTIN
5055286651519
RRP
£42.49
Release date
August 2018

Model details

Colour
Virgin West Coast
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Red & Black
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Running number
12087

Prototype information

Coach type
British Railways Mark 3
Operator
Virgin Trains
TOPS classification
TSO (Tourist Standard Open)
Wheel arrangement
BT10 Bogies
Designer
BREL
Built
1975 to 1988
Built by
BREL Derby

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