{"product_id":"hornby-tt3050m-first-great-western-class-43-hst-43189-railway-heritage-trust-43136-train-pack","title":"TT3050M First Great Western Class 43 HST 43189 Railway Heritage Trust \u0026 43136 Train Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery September 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Class 43 HST Power Cars and Mk3 trailing coaches have been a mainstay of the Hornby OO and TT:120 ranges for many years and we are delighted to announce a further example in TT:120, depicting 43136 and 43189 ‘Railway Heritage Trust’ in First Great Western Green, Gold and White livery. Featuring working directional and cab lights, a coreless motor, die-cast chassis and numerous separately fitted parts, the TT:120 Class 43 HST makes an excellent addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin pack of highly detailed models extensive research and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorised Power Car and Unmotorised Dummy Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie-cast chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted parts including cab and guard door handrails, ETH sockets, underframe equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass exhaust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cab interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoreless motor in motorised car capable of pulling full-length HST rakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrical pick-ups on both motorised\/unmotorised bogies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivoting NEM coupling sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum 2nd radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking directional and cab lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext18 DCC Decoder socket in motorised\/unmotorised cars compatible with HM7000 system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoder socket housed underneath clip-on body for easy access. No screwdriver required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace for HM7000-N18TXS Sound Decoder to be fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace for HM7070 Power Bank for uninterrupted running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTooling:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle roof fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong exhaust shroud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly style of marker lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLivery:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Great Western Green, Gold and White, commonly referred to as ‘Fag Packet’ livery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully created using accurate colours and fonts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHornby Recommends:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching First Great Western Mk3 coaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BR InterCity 125 Class 43 is possibly one of the most famous locomotives in railway history and hardly enough can be said here to emphasise their importance. Revolutionising long distance travel across the country during the 1970s, these icons continue to serve commuters 50 years later and have been a feature of Hornby's product range for many years too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBR InterCity Class 43 power car No. 43189, originally part of set No. 253054, was named ‘Railway Heritage Trust’ in 1995. It soon became part of the newly-formed Great Western Railway (GWR) established in February 1996, which in turn became First Great Western in December 1998. It is in this condition that the power car is presented. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was renamed ‘Launceston Castle’ during 2020 and remained part of the operational ‘Castle’ fleet until the end of 2025. It is paired with Class 43 power car No. 43136, which has always been unnamed, and since finishing service with FGW in 2024 was transferred for further use in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57899208999296,"sku":"HOR-TT3050M","price":215.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/TT3050M.jpg?v=1776693002","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-tt3050m-first-great-western-class-43-hst-43189-railway-heritage-trust-43136-train-pack","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}