{"product_id":"hornby-tt4075-mk3-tgs-trailer-guard-standard-first-great-western-44033","title":"TT4075 MK3 TGS Trailer Guard Standard First Great Western 44033","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Delivery September 2026 (Subject to Change at Manufacturer's Discretion).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Class 43 HST rake with this Mk3 Tourist Guard Second No. 44033 in the First Great Western Green, Gold and White scheme from the early 2000s. \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 this collection allows you to build a fully prototypical eight-car train, which is sure to make a statement on your TT:120 layout! Each Mk3 vehicle has been meticulously researched and features correct tooling depending on the type, expertly adorned with accurate colours and typefaces, and coach lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Specification:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed model of Mk3 Tourist Guard Second\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefined bogie mouldings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed underframe and roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoulded interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinematic NEM coupling mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory pack.\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\u003e'A’ coach number decals\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\u003eHistory:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBR developed the Mark 3 in response to improved comfort provided by airline companies and the convenience provided by the family car, both of which were taking traffic away from the railways in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally conceived as locomotive-hauled stock, the first to be produced were for the prototype HST in 1972. The first production vehicles entered service in 1975 and continued to be built until 1988.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough outwardly similar to the Mark 2 carriage, it is of a completely different design, having a ridged roof and underframe skirt, whereas its predecessor had a smooth roof and visible below-frame equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is 75ft-long (23m), which is 10ft (3m) longer than the Mk2. It is also of full monocoque construction (one piece body shell) with an all-welded mild steel, stressed skin. To give it a superior smooth ride, it also has secondary air suspension and disk-brakes fitted to the wheels (rather than clasp brakes) which allow for running at speeds of up to 125mph (200km\/h) and efficient deceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mk3 HST coaches differ from the Mk3A loco-hauled coaches mainly in terms of the electrical arrangements but are otherwise much the same. These HST coaches take their supply from a three-phase electrical supply directly from an auxiliary alternator in the power car, whereas the Mk3A convert the single-phase AC supply from the locomotive through motor generator units under the floor, which change the train supply to three-phase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57908109181312,"sku":"HOR-TT4075","price":37.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/TT4075FGWMk3TGS44033.jpg?v=1776522140","url":"https:\/\/railsofsheffield.com\/products\/hornby-tt4075-mk3-tgs-trailer-guard-standard-first-great-western-44033","provider":"Rails of Sheffield","version":"1.0","type":"link"}