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In-order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's Victorian era railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways. Significant improvements over the Mk2 included new secondary air suspension between the bogies and the coach body as well as aerodynamic skirting on the underframe.

Mk3 coaches are 75ft (23m) long, enabling far greater capacity than older coaches. Mk3 coaches also incorporate disk brakes and wheel slip protection enabling faster deceleration. The first Mk3 coaches to be delivered were used as part of the HST prototype along with the two Class 41 diesel power cars in 1972. Mk3 coaches entered service in 1975 along with the Class 43 forming the iconic InterCity 125 trainset. After the HST Mk3 coach variant was introduced, further Mk3 coaches were introduced to the West Coast Mainline for use as part of locomotive hauled trains. Whilst Mk3 stock is standard for HST units, the standard locomotive hauled stock is Mk3a. Mk3a stock differs from Mk3 stock due to the inclusion of buffers as well as a different electrical system that uses motor generator units in each coach to power air conditioning and other ancillaries Mk3a stock was built until 1984, before 3B stock with improved seating and lighting was built from 1985 to 1988.

The Mark 3 coaches were introduced into service with the Class 43s as the Intercity 125 service. This top flight service was dressed in a variation of BR Blue with a grey window surround. The Class 43s would be painted in a complimentary colour scheme with yellow noses for safety reasons. The Mark 3 coaches would continue in service in this scheme until the late 1990s. In preservation, some of these coaches have had this distinctive livery reapplied.

Specification

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19
• Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 2.2
• Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 2
• Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.05
• Item Scale: 1:120 Scale
• Finish: Painted
• Colour: Multiple
• Gauge: TT
• Operator: BR
• Designer: BR
• Livery: BR Blue and Grey
• Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
• Number of Parts: 1

Built at Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath factory, 314 Mk4 coaches were produced between 1989 and 1992. They were built specifically for use on the newly electrified East Coast Main Line, along with hopes that a second order for the West Coast Main Line would be placed at a later date, although this second order never transpired. Mk4 coaches featured many improvements over the Mk3s such as push-button operated plug-type doors, fully sealed gangways and a designed top speed of 140mph. Much of the Mk4 design was based upon the Advanced Passenger Train. In particular, Mk4 coaches feature sides profiled to allow a tilt of up to 6° with newly fitted tilting bogies.

Mk4s entered service in 1989 and helped drive a significant increase in passenger traffic. With privatisation in 1996, all Mk4 coaches were sold to Evershot Rail Group who have since leased them out to the holder of the InterCity East Coast Franchise. The franchise was initially awarded to Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) and has since been operated by National Express East Coast, East Coast, Virgin Trains East Coast and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) owned by the Department for Transport.

Between October 2003 and November 2005 Bombardier Transportation, under contract from GNER, commenced refurbishment of the Mk4 stock, fitting new seating arrangements and introduced onboard Wi-Fi, a first for British rail services. This refurbishment programme was called 'Project Mallard' named after the Mallard steam locomotive, built in the 1930s by the London & North Eastern Railway and holder of the world speed record for steam locomotives.

Although Mk4 coaches have spent most of their lives on the ECML, there are plans to cascade them down to other lines due to the introduction of the Class 800 and Class 801 IEPs.

Specification

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 33
• Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 5
• Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 3.5
• Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.2
• Item Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
• Finish: Painted
• License: No
• Colour: Blue
• Gauge: OO
• Operator: GNER
• Designer: Met Cam
• Livery: GNER
• Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2
• Number of Parts: 1

This six wheeled coach is a representation of the many which served on the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) having been inherited form the Great Northern Railway (GNR).

Small coaches such as this six wheeled coach proved especially good at branch line work where their small size enabled the traversing of tight radius curves, whilst lower passenger numbers meant their small size was more acceptable and enabled trains to be hauled by smaller engines.

This LNER coach is modelled as having step boards to enable access at stations with low platforms and oil lamp lighting.

This model also features our new Maglight system which allows coach lights to be turned on and off using a magnetic wand, removing the need for track pick-ups which would increase rolling resistance.

Specifications

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 16
• Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 5
• Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 3.5
• Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.07
• Item Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
• License: No
• Finish:Painted
• Colour: Brown
• Gauge: OO
• Operator: LNER
• Designer: LNER
• Livery: LNER
• Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 2
• Number of Parts: 1

The Kum 1000 series was introduced to enable piggyback transport at a maximum speed of 110 km/h. There were two types: the basic series, which consisted of a two-car unit made up of the Kum 1000 and Kum 1001, and the Kum 1000-500, which was operated as a single car. These were in service until around 2000.

Features

• Newly produced reproduction of the Kum 1000 series
• Reproduction of the 500 series which has two handrails per car
• The gangway at the end of the car is reproduced as a separate part and can be opened and closed
• Selectable car numbers are compatible with transfer sheets
  　(Kum 1000-7, 11, 16, 23, 518, 523, 528, 535, Kum 1001-7, 11, 16, 23)
• Reflector included
• Equipped with an automatic coupler that can be connected to a KD coupler
• Can run on R490 as shipped (excluding S-shaped linear tracks)
• Car stopper parts for loading onto trucks are included

Accessories

• Runner parts: Gangway
• Runner parts: Car stopper
• Runner parts: Reflector
• Transfer sheet: Car number

There were 250 VSX Louvre Vans built for the Victorian Railways between 1972 & 1976. The initial batch of 100 were built by the Ballarat North Workshops, with the Newport Workshops building a further 50 wagons. The final batch of 100 Vans were built once again by the Ballarat North Workshops.

Gauge convertible, they have been used extensively across mainland Australia on both standard gauge and on their own native broad gauge. They have visited all of the major state capital cities and rail centres throughout Australia.

From carrying general goods, pet food, newsprint, and in later years bagged rice, these 56’ Louvre Vans have proved to be a versatile wagon and the backbone of the Victorian Railways.

These models feature opening sliding doors, checker plate pattern on the internal floor surface, cargo barriers, a choice of plain pattern or louvre doors, and versions with and without the end louvre on the roof panel. They also come with Genuine KD Metal Couplers, and metal pin point axles.

Specification

• Three HO Scale VSX Models
• Style: 3 VLRX Vans with Freight Australia logos
• Wagon numbers: VLRX 7G, VLRX 10U, & VLRX 11G
• Era covered: Late 1990's-2000's

FX / VPFX Bulk Flour Wagon

17 of these pneumatic discharge wagons were constructed between 1966 and 1971, they were numbered FX1 to 17. The first series FX 1 to 6 were built at Newport Workshops, the second series FX 7 to 17 were built at Ballarat North Workshops. The original series of wagons were designed so that two of the four hoppers were unloaded from each end. The second series differed from the first series by means of a single discharge point, via additional piping and manifold, at each end of the wagon. When the wagons were first delivered they were finished in silver with a small VR logo, later many of the series received flour company branding and some were also repainted white. Later their use was expanded to cover burnt lime (VPLX) and dried locomotive sand (VZGX).

Whilst coded FX denoting suitability for bogie exchange they were predominantly used on the broad gauge between Albury NSW and Williamstown Pier and Westall, in the mid-80s some ran on standard gauge to Enfield and Canberra.

Model Features:

• Highly detailed Ready-to-Run HO scale model
• Injection moulded high quality plastic body
• Etched metal walkways
• Full brake rigging and underfloor detail
• Semi scale metal rimmed wheels
• Genuine Kadee #158 whisker coupler
• 18” Minimum radius recommended

The 20T Coke Wagon, British Rail B448144 - Era 6 wagon model comes complete with planking and bolt details, has a grey painted finish and measures at 112mm. Why not try adding this as a well-fitting addition to a bridge or farm scene as well?

Specification

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15.5
• Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 4.5
• Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 9
• Item Weight - Without Packaging: 0.09
• Item Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
• License: No
• Finish: Painted
• Colour: Grey
• Gauge: OO
• Operator: BR
• Number of Parts: 1

On Track Models LSV-05 Victorian 4 Wheel L Sheep Wagon 1970's Pack

Features

• Six HO Scale Victorian L Sheep Vans
• Style: Six 4 Wheel Sheep Vans with Gable Roofs
• Wagon numbers: L 555, L 621, L 666, L 863, L 932, L 970
• Era covered: 1970's

Powerline PC-403A HO 6 AS VR Blue & Gold S Type Carriage First Art Deco

Powerline PC-406D HO 11 BS VR Blue & Gold S Type Carriage Second Art Deco

Powerline PC-408A HO 9 AS VR Blue & Gold S Type Carriage First Art Deco