R40189A Mk4 Standard/Kitchen Transport for Wales 10325 DCC-8 62 locomotives were taken over

62 locomotives were taken over by the R

Perfect for steam and diesel-era layouts

Advanced design allowed soft springing to be combined with excellent road holding

The Class 31/1s could be found on a variety of secondary and relief passenger duties as well as parcels and freight traffic

CLASS 40 HISTORY

R40189A Mk4 Standard/Kitchen Transport for Wales 10325 DCC-8 62 locomotives were taken overBuilt at Metro Cammell's Washwood Heath factory, 314 Mk4 coaches were produced between 1989 and 1992. They were built specifically for use on the newly electrified East Coast Main Line, along with hopes that a second order for the West Coast Main Line would be placed at a later date, although this second order never transpired. Mk4 coaches featured many improvements over the Mk3s such as push button operated plug type doors, fully sealed gangways and