Hornby R40238C BR InterCity, Mk3 Trailer Standard Open, 42117 - Era 8History from Hornby's website: 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

2 x ST-200 Standard Straights

Supports Direct programming (Digitrax preferred method)

variegated appearance for realistic fields and meadows

Medium shank coupler assemblies with adaptors For use with newer BACHMANN locos & cars equipped with #9722 & #9170 (medium shank) coupler assembly

fully encased

Bettendorf trucks with with assembled long ext

Deep Pour Water dries hard and won't crack

due largely to market pressure from the MB&BR and M&LR

higher boiler pressure and extension of the firebox to create a combustion chamber made them more efficient than the A3 as they consumed less coal and water- especially later on when they were also fitted with a Kylchap double chimney

Access to LocoNet & Power Ports when stowed away

Note: DZ123 does not have Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF)

Radius: 505mm