2P-005-970 Mk3 Grand Central Buffet Coach 40424 SR-Livery Churchward Taper Buffers

Churchward Taper Buffers

Main line versions of the coach will be fitted with standard three link couplings and short buffers at both ends of each coach

Bachmann 36-014 Metal Spoked Wagon Wheels (x10)

This is a perfect place for rest and some much needed maintenance

Sprung Buffers

2P-005-970 Mk3 Grand Central Buffet Coach 40424 SR-Livery Churchward Taper BuffersThe MK3 coaches entered service between 1975 and 1988. These coaches were originally designed as Locomotive hauled stock but were later modified for HST use. The MK3s share lots of similarities to the MK2s but had a rigid roof and skirted under frame, the length was nearly 10 feet longer at 75 feet over the buffers and the body shell was designed with a stressed steel skin which was lighter and stronger than previous designs. One of the main advances