Hornby R4940

Cross Country Trains, Mk3 Sliding Door TS 42342 - Era 11

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

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
R4940
GTIN
5055286665981
RRP
£34.99
Release date
2020

Model details

Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Livery
Two-Tone Grey, Pink & Burgundy
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Finish
Pristine
Tooling date
2020
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
42342

Prototype information

In service until
Present
Type of vehicle
Mark 3 Coach
Main duties
Express Passenger
Total built
848 (200 Upgraded by Wabtec from 2018)
Build date
1975 to 1988
Builder
British Rail Engineering Limited (Modified by Wabtec)
Surviving examples
200
Coach type
British Railways Mark 3SD
TOPS classification
TS (Trailer Standard)
Built
1975 to 1988
Built by
British Rail Engineering Limited (Modified by Wabtec)

Supplier Links


Hornby website


Search on Amazon


Search on eBay

Supplier links are provided for your convenience and do not guarantee that the product is currently available. RailwayModels.uk is not a representative of these suppliers, but may receive a commission when purchases are made through links on this page.

Related products

Hornby Cross Country Trains Mk3 Sliding Door TS 42342 – Era 11 is a British Railways Mark 3SD trailer standard coach model in a pristine condition.

The model is finished in grey and magenta livery and bears the running number 42342. It measures 303 mm in length and utilises NEM/Tension‑lock couplings. It is classified as a TS (Trailer Standard) and is operated by CrossCountry.

It was originally built by British Rail Engineering Limited, later modified by Wabtec, between 1975 and 1988. The manufacturer part number is R4940 and the model represents the current era.

RailwayModels.uk is a Good Stuff website.

Page generated in 0.51 seconds
216.73.217.80
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:24:04 +0100
Weathered Whimsy