Hornby Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard, Coach C 12454 - Era 11 - R40187A

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Hornby R40187A Transport for Wales, Mk4 Standard, Coach C - Era 11 *LAST FEW*\nHornbyR40187AMk4 Standard,Transport for Wales,12454, Coach CEra 11OO GaugeProduct InfoBuilt at Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath factory, 314 Mk4 coaches were produced between 1989 and 1992. They were built specifically for use on the newly electrified East Coast Main Line, along with hopes that a second order for the West Coast Main Line would be placed at a later date, although this second order never transpired. Mk4 coaches featured many improvements over the Mk3s such as push-button operated plug-type doors, fully sealed gangways and a designed top speed of 140mph. Much of the Mk4 design was based upon the Advanced Passenger Train. In particular, Mk4 coaches feature sides profiled to allow a tilt of up to 6 with newly fitted tilting bogies.Mk4s entered service in 1989 and helped drive a significant increase in passenger traffic. With privatisation in 1996, all Mk4 coaches were sold to Evershot Rail Group y