{"product_id":"hornby-1-76-lner-mk4-fo-11288-k-coach","title":"HORNBY OO LNER - Mk4 FO - 11288 - K coach","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"139\"\u003eHornby 1\/76 LNER – Mk4 FO 11288 – K Coach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"557\"\u003ePart of the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"182\"\u003eInterCity 225\u003c\/strong\u003e formations on the East Coast Main Line, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eMk4 First Open K coach\u003c\/strong\u003e was built between 1989 and 1992 at \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eMetro-Cammell, Washwood Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e, following on from the successful Mk3 design. Each nine-car formation ran with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eClass 91 locomotive\u003c\/strong\u003e at one end and a Driving Van Trailer at the other, allowing fast, efficient push-pull operation without turning the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThe Mk4 coaches featured an all-steel construction with modern refinements, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eautomatic push-button plug-type doors\u003c\/strong\u003e, fully sealed gangways, and controlled emission toilets (CETs). The K coach is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eFirst Open (FO)\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicle, providing a 2+1 seating arrangement with tables, giving first class passengers comfort and space for long-distance travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eThese coaches served successive operators including \u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eBR InterCity, GNER, East Coast, and LNER\u003c\/strong\u003e, before being gradually replaced by Class 801 ‘Azumas’ from 2019\/20. Some Mk4s were refurbished for continued use, such as in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eTransport for Wales’ premier services\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping these iconic carriages in operation beyond their original ECML careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eThis highly detailed OO gauge model faithfully reproduces the FO interior, exterior paneling, and grey livery, making it a perfect addition to any Mk4 InterCity 225 rake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"165j5x3\" data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eGauge: 00 | Scale: 1:76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mzzk6f\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eOperator: LNER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bevk9y\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eLivery: Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lhgkd5\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eMinimum Curve: Radius 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x5qcrc\" data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eBuffer Type: No Buffers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7wnmau\" data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eCoupling Type: NEM Tension Lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xr9yg8\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eClass: Ruston \u0026amp; Hornsby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eDimensions – Without Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eumnfz\" data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eLength: 33?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hp5aex\" data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eHeight: 5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wpcsd\" data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eWidth: 3.5?cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eA fine OO gauge replica of the classic Mk4 First Open coach, ideal for recreating the elegance and comfort of InterCity 225 travel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORNBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45882764296353,"sku":"HRB-R40502","price":78.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/R40502.jpg?v=1775127681","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/hornby-1-76-lner-mk4-fo-11288-k-coach","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}