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Hornby R4988

Network Rail, Mk3 Lecture Coach, New Measurement Train, 975984 - Era 11

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Prototype Era
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

The Network Rail, Mk3 Lecture Coach, New Measurement Train, 975984 - Era 11 was a former Mk.3 TBS, was originally part of the prototype HST as E10000 (then W40000), before being converted into R&DD Laboratory Coach 15 'Argus'. The vehicle then served as DM&EE's Test Car 4 and is now a Lecture coach in Network Rail's 'New Measurement Train'.


This coach has a yellow painted finish and measures at 303mm.

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4988
GTIN
5055286677823
RRP
£42.49
Release date
April 2021

Model details

Colour
Network Rail Yellow
Finish
Painted
Gauge
OO
Chassis construction
Lightweight
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Tooling date
1999
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
HO Standard Loop/ Stirrup coupling
Livery
Yellow
Coupling mount
Non-NEM socket
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
975984

Prototype information

Coach type
British Railways Mark 3
Operator
Network Rail
TOPS classification
TRUB (Trailer Restaurant Unclassified Buffet)
Designer
BREL

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Hornby Network Rail Mk3 Lecture Coach, New Measurement Train, 975984 – Era 11 is a OO gauge model of the British Railways Mark 3 coach used by Network Rail as a lecture coach on the New Measurement Train. The model carries the running number 975984, is painted in Network Rail Yellow (livery: Yellow) and is classified as a TRUB (Trailer Restaurant Unclassified Buffet). It was designed by BREL and bears the manufacturer part number R4988, representing the current era.

The coach measures 303 mm in length, has a painted finish, and is capable of negotiating a minimum curve of Radius 2. It is intended for use with the Network Rail operator.

Historically the prototype was a Mk 3 TBS that formed part of the original HST prototype (initially numbered E10000, later W40000). It was subsequently converted into R&DD Laboratory Coach 15 ‘Argus’, then served as DM&EE Test Car 4 before being re‑configured as the present lecture coach for the New Measurement Train.

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