Hornby TT4001 BR Mk1 Composite Corridor E15459 - Era 5 Type_Cars was considerably longer and this

was considerably longer and this led to the retained original tender's coal delivery chute having to be lengthened to compensate for the extra distance from the firebox doors

the Comet employed a larger turret with a powerful 17-pounder gun

A truly versatile and extendable two bay platform shelter

52901 & 57901

With this in mind the decision was made to build the remaining 105 locomotives in England

Hornby TT4001 BR Mk1 Composite Corridor E15459 - Era 5 Type_Cars was considerably longer and thisHornby TT4001 BR Mk1 Composite Corridor E15459 Era 5 Upon nationalisation in 1947 the newly formed British Railways saw the need to standardise their passenger stock, having inherited a patchwork of coaches of all different specifications from each of the big four who were in turn sometimes running a wide variety of stock from their constituent companies. This new coach would have to be perfect for every possible use that the new BR may need it for,