TT4058 LB&SCR – 4-Wheel '102' Passenger Brake Coach (TT:120 Scale)
Available now from TMC

Bring the elegance and utility of Victorian railway travel to your layout with Hornby’s LB&SCR 4-Wheel Passenger Brake Coach ‘102’, a beautifully detailed TT:120 scale model finished in the distinctive brown livery of the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. Adorned with red-shadowed gold lettering and crest, this coach—also known as a Luggage Van—perfectly reflects the practical, stylish design of early British rolling stock.

Four-wheel coaches like this were once a common sight across the UK’s expanding rail network during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were introduced by many of the pre-Grouping companies to serve passengers and their luggage before the widespread adoption of larger, more comfortable bogie coaches. As technology advanced, these compact vehicles were typically cascaded to rural branch lines, where they continued in use for decades thanks to lighter passenger demand.

Many of these coaches, including brake variants like this one, survived well into the 1950s and 60s. Once retired, their wooden bodies often found new life as storage sheds, farm buildings, or even holiday retreats, while their underframes were sometimes repurposed as goods wagons. Their charm and history led many to be rescued by preservationists, restored, and returned to service on heritage railways.

Ideal for layouts focused on pre-Grouping operations, rural branch lines, or preserved heritage settings, this coach adds historical richness and visual appeal to your collection. Available now from TMC, it’s a standout piece for any enthusiast of early Southern region railways.