{"product_id":"5063129030490-lmr-3rd-class-coach-era-1","title":"Hornby R40439 L\u0026MR, 3rd Class Coach - Era 1 Rolling Stock - Coaches for Model Railway Sets","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout Hornby: As the UK's leading model railway designer, Hornby have been thrilling model making enthusiasts for over 100 years. Since 1920 Hornby have been the brand leader in 00 Gauge model railway design. Whether you're a seasoned model maker or just beginning your miniatures journey, with it's range of unique trains, track accessories, scenery kits and more, there's always something for you at Hornby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Hornby Quality: Manufactured by Hornby, a trusted name in the model railway industry, ensuring high standards of quality and craftsmanship. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced model train enthusiast, this accessory offers options for everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHornby Coaches and Coach Packs span many eras and model railway themes, perfect for extending your rake. From LNER Mk4 coaches to BR, GNER, and more. Browse Hornby OO gauge coaches to find the newest addition to your collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e Having established the concepts of first and second class rail travel, it was only a matter of time before railway companies created a lower fare 'third class' for the carriage of the working classes, especially in the densely populated industrial areas. Companies such as the Manchester, Bolton \u0026amp; Bury Railway, the Manchester and Leeds Railway and the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne \u0026amp; Manchester Railway all used open third class carriages, mostly for standing passengers, but sometimes fitted with a rudimentary bench (or benches).The L\u0026amp;MR considered the possibility of creating a third class as early as 1839, due largely to market pressure from the MB\u0026amp;BR and M\u0026amp;LR, but the directors were afraid that, with its lower fares, it would draw passengers away from the first and second class trains. The introduction of third class travel on the L\u0026amp;MR dates to April 1844, when the Board ordered new enclosed second class coaches to replace the older 'blue boxes', which were then downgraded to third class.The first of the L\u0026amp;MR third class train services ran in October 1844, departing from Manchester at 06:30 and from Liverpool at 18:30.An intricately detailed third class coach model in a blue finish. The accessory bag contains two chain couplings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SAFETY WARNING \u003cbr\u003e Detailed scale model. Not suitable for children under 14 years. Please refer to safety notes in enclosed instruction leaflet. Colours and content may differ from those illustrated. Please retain these details and address for future reference.\u003cbr\u003eAssembly Status: ‎No\u003cbr\u003eGauge: OO\u003cbr\u003eType: Coach Cars\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41520064921697,"sku":"5063129030490","price":28.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/orig_11988846_7963271.jpg?v=1708766942","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/5063129030490-lmr-3rd-class-coach-era-1","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}