R40368 Mk3 Trailer First East Coast 41097 Code-70 Firebox Flicker

Firebox Flicker

2x Level Crossings

even on curves

numerous separately-applied details on the body and underframe

Compatible with GMC-SS1 and GMC-SS2

R40368 Mk3 Trailer First East Coast 41097 Code-70 Firebox FlickerIn order to allow running at 125 mph on Britain's railways, new rolling stock was needed by British Railways, and a new Mark entered service in 1975. Significant improvements over the Mk2 included new secondary air suspension between the bogies and the coach body as well as aerodynamic skirting on the underframe. Mk3 Coaches are 75ft (23m) long enabling far greater capacity than older coaches. Mk3 Coaches also incorporate disk brakes and wheel slip