TT4061 BR – 4-Wheel Third Class Brake Coach (TT:120 Scale)
Available now from TMC

Capture the charm of rural and early 20th-century railways with Hornby’s BR 4-Wheel Third Class Brake Coach, a finely detailed model in TT:120 scale. Finished in the elegant BR crimson livery, this coach features a dedicated brake compartment complete with end windows—allowing the Guard a clear view along the train, just as on the real thing.

These compact four-wheel coaches are typical of the type used by pre-Grouping railway companies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before bogie coaches became the standard for comfort and capacity, four-wheelers formed the backbone of passenger services across the country. As newer stock entered service, these coaches were cascaded down to rural branch lines and secondary routes, where lighter passenger numbers made them ideal. Many remained in use into the 1950s and 60s, often in isolated regions far from major hubs.

Following retirement, the wooden bodies of these coaches were frequently repurposed—turned into storage sheds, summer houses, or even chicken coops by enterprising locals and farmers. Their robust construction meant that many survived long enough to be reclaimed by preservationists, who restored them and returned them to service on heritage railways, often mounted on new or adapted underframes.

Whether you're modelling a sleepy countryside branch line or a lovingly preserved heritage railway, this coach is a fantastic addition to your layout. Available now from TMC, it brings authentic character and historical depth to any British railway collection.