TT4060 BR – 4-Wheel Third Class Coach (TT:120 Scale)
Available now from TMC

Step into the everyday travel experience of a bygone era with Hornby’s BR 4-Wheel Third Class Coach, a charming and detailed model finished in the timeless BR crimson livery. Representing the four-compartment design typical of British suburban and regional services, this TT:120 scale coach captures the essence of early 20th-century rail travel, making it an ideal addition to vintage-themed layouts.

Originally introduced by pre-Grouping railway companies in the late 19th century, these four-wheel coaches were once the backbone of local passenger traffic across the country. As more advanced bogie coaches entered service, these compact vehicles were gradually reassigned to rural branch lines where their lighter capacity made them a practical choice. Thanks to their placement on quieter routes, many remained in operation well into the 1950s and 60s.

When they were eventually withdrawn from service, their useful wooden bodies found second lives—as storage sheds, summer houses, or even chicken coops in the countryside. Many were preserved, lovingly restored by enthusiasts, and mounted onto suitable underframes to run once again on heritage railways.

This nostalgic and historically rich coach is perfect for modellers recreating everything from quiet rural halts to bustling suburban branch lines. Add an authentic touch of early British Railways charm to your collection—available now from TMC.