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Dealers in Model Railways

Specialists in HSTs

St Austell

DETAILS OF THE ITEM

MANUFACTURER: Hornby

CODE: R4214

TYPE: BR Mk3

VEHICLE: Coach [B] 

CLASSIFICATION: TF

RUNNING NUMBER: 42229

LIVERY: Midland Mainline Petrol, Grey and White

ERA: 9.Post-Privatisation (1995 - )

DESCRIPTION: 

This item is complete except for one hook and is overall in very good unboxed condition and is a scale length model rather than the common shorter version numerous markings on sides although nothing too serious where the yellow lines are facing in pictures 5, 6 and 7. It does have buffers allowing it to be in a rake of locomotive-hauled Mk2 and/or Mk3 coaches, although its number suggests it was intended to be used as part of an HST set. The item in the pictures is the actual item you will receive. (Ref: 3408)

DESIGN: 

Mk3 coaches were built between 1975 and 1988. They were similar to the later air-conditioned (air-con) Mk2 coaches, except they were 75 feet long compared to the previous standard length of 64½ feet. A variant of the Mk3 became the rolling stock for the High Speed Train (HST), which were built between 1975 and 1982. These were designed to run at 125mph and reduce journey times on Inter-City routes. They have operated on principle services out of Paddington, Euston, St Pancras and Kings Cross, as well as cross-country services. 

BRAND:

National Express was the first train operating company for the Midland Main Line franchise on privatisation in 1996, serving Sheffield, Nottingham and Leeds on the pre-grouping routes of the Midland Railway out of London St Pancras. In 2004 its livery was changed from teal and beige to petrol, grey and white. This lasted until the franchise was combined with some Central Trains services into a new East Midlands franchise in 2007.

HIGH SPEED TRAINS: 

We specialise in providing quality High Speed Trains, which are always in stock in various liveries - further details available on request. 

GRADING (A VERY ROUGH GUIDE ONLY):

Most of our items are in mint/near mint condition but sometimes brand new stock is available. We realise that different people will grade differently, so formulating an 100% fool-proof system is impossible. The description and pictures should therefore be taken as the best guidance for the product, but here is a very general guide on how our items are graded: 

MINT = Item is in perfect condition with no signs of use

NEAR MINT = Item is almost perfect with the odd minor imperfection

VERY GOOD = Item is undamaged but may have light markings, imperfections or signs of wear

GOOD = Item is still in a reasonable condition but play worn with only light damage or repair

FAIR = Item is noticeably play worn possibly with some damage but is still usable

POOR = Item is damaged or unusable without repair and treated as Spares and Repairs

OTHER ITEMS: 

Please take a look at our other items listed. We carry good levels of stock and regularly list items. If you require an item that is not listed, please let us know and we will do our best to find it.

PURCHASES: 

We will pay generous prices for your unwanted items. Please give us a call.

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PLACING AN ORDER: Orders are accepted on the basis that you are satisfied with the product you are ordering having read the description, viewed the pictures and contacted us with any queries that you may have. In considering offers a number of factors are taken into account. 

DELIVERY: We are currently dispatching items within five working days of receipt of payment. Clear notice will be provided at the top of the descriptions when this is not possible.

POSTAGE: Combined postage up to the maximum weight for the postage charge of the heaviest item is available but please note that this can only be offered by contacting us prior to purchase of second or subsequent items and waiting for us to invoice you before paying.

COLLECTION: Items can be collected only by prior arrangement.

AFTER SALES: We do our best to describe items as accurately as possible and do not intentionally mislead buyers. All our items have a final inspection with powered items being tested immediately prior to dispatch, but should you have any problem or complaint with your item, please contact us direct as soon as possible and we will sort it. 

RETURNS: If you're not entirely satisfied, please return it to us in the same condition within 14 days for a no-quibble refund of the cost of the item. In the unlikely event that an item is Not As Described, we will also refund all postage costs. PLEASE NOTE ITEMS SHOULD ONLY BE RETURNED AFTER WE HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. Our contact details are shown at the foot of this listing.

USED ITEMS: When items are marked as being 'Used', please note they cannot always be guaranteed to work like new items and will sometimes benefit from a service.

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