If you’re building a compact southern branch-line in TT:120, Hornby’s next batch of four-wheel coaches is a welcome arrival. These beautifully modelled little carriages capture the character of early 20th-century coaching stock and are ideal for short rakes and period scenes – perfect for pairing with the manufacturer's 0-6-0T 'Terrier' locomotives.

New arrivals include: TT4051, TT4052, TT4053, TT4054, TT4055, TT4056, TT4057, TT4058, TT4059, TT4060 and TT4062 — a mix of First and Third class vehicles plus brake and brake-baggage variants in Southern, LB&SCR and early BR liveries. Each item is finished with finely applied paint and period detailing that makes them perfect for display or operation on compact TT layouts.

Pre-order your model here.

Why these are a great fit

Four-wheel coaches bring vintage character to a layout: their short wheelbase suits tight curves, they sit correctly behind small tank locomotives and they’re an ideal way to populate branch services, without needing long platforms. The models are attractively priced and lend themselves to short mixed formations — exactly what TT:120 is all about.

Suitable compatible locomotives

For authenticity, pick small tank locomotives that historically worked short passenger trains. Examples (all available in Hornby’s TT:120 range) include:

  • LB&SCR Terrier 0-6-0T — perfect for lightly loaded branch trains and suburban workings; lively performance for short rakes. (Hornby TT3040 / TT3039)
  • LNER / BR J50 0-6-0T — a versatile small tank ideal for mixed and branch passenger turns. (Hornby TT3024 / TT3025)
  • LSWR / SR M7 0-4-4T — superb for suburban and branch services where quick acceleration and short trains suit the prototype. (Hornby R30140 / R30418)