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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation
Manufacturer description
Catalogue listing
Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4870
GTIN
5055286650390
RRP
£179.99
Catalogue
2018 Range
Release date
2022
Model details
Livery
Great Western Railway (2015)
Coupling
NEM / Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple.
Minimum radius curve
Radius 3
Power pickup
Power Car only
Tooling date
2018
Coupling type
Proprietary coupling between cars. It is possible to couple units in multiple.
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Minimum radius
Radius 3
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Passenger figures
No
Directional lighting
No
Finish
Pristine
Interior lighting
No
DCC status
No
Name
Laboratory 23
Running numbers
812003, 813003, 814003
Features
Interior lighting
Prototype information
Operated by
Great Western Railway
London North Eastern Railway
London North Eastern Railway
In service until
Present
Builder
Hitachi Kasado (Pre-Production)
Hitachi Newton Aycliffe (Production)
Hitachi Newton Aycliffe (Production)
Build dates
2014 to 2018
Main duties
Express & Regional Passenger
Passenger capacity
302 to 326 (5-car set)
611 to 650 (9-car set)
611 to 650 (9-car set)
Type of unit
Bi-Modal Multiple Unit
(25kV 50Hz AC Overhead & 3 to 5 x 21L V12 Turbo-Diesel Engines)
(25kV 50Hz AC Overhead & 3 to 5 x 21L V12 Turbo-Diesel Engines)
Operator
Great Western Railway
Built
2014 to 2018
Built by
Hitachi Kasado (Pre-Production)
Hitachi Newton Aycliffe (Production)
Coach type
Hitachi Class 800
TOPS classification
(MSO) Motor Standard Open
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