TT4057 LB&SCR – 4-Wheel ‘941’ Brake Third Class Coach (TT:120 Scale)
Available now from TMC

Add Victorian-era charm to your TT:120 layout with Hornby’s LB&SCR 4-Wheel ‘941’ Brake Third Class Coach, a finely crafted model finished in the rich brown livery of the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. With three Third Class compartments and a dedicated Guard’s compartment, this versatile coach offers both function and authenticity, highlighted by the iconic round LB&SCR crest and intricate detailing.

These four-wheel coaches were once a common sight across Britain’s railways from the late 19th century into the early 20th century, introduced by pre-Grouping companies to serve growing suburban and rural networks. As newer bogie coaches became standard, four-wheelers like this one were cascaded to branch lines, where lighter traffic kept them in regular use well into the 1950s and 60s.

Upon retirement, their compact wooden bodies often found new life in rural settings—reused as sheds, storage, or even holiday retreats—while their underframes were repurposed for goods traffic. Thanks to widespread survival in private hands, many were later rescued by preservationists, restored, and run again on heritage railways.

Perfect for anyone modelling pre-Grouping, Southern region, or preserved railway scenes, this coach brings historical depth and classic styling to your layout. Available now from TMC, it’s a standout piece in any vintage rolling stock collection.