R40432 GNER Mk3 Trailer First Disabled (TFD) ‘41043’ Train-Sets Length 105mm

Length 105mm

In use they operate between bulk terminals at the ports of Liverpool

exquisite underframe detailing

allowing operation over a minimum radius of 1020mm (2nd radius set-track)

revised lashing loops on the solebars

R40432 GNER Mk3 Trailer First Disabled (TFD) ‘41043’ Train-Sets Length 105mmIn order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's Victorian era railways, new rollingstock 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