High Speed Passenger Coaches For Sale
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Download NowBuilt between 1975 and 1988 the Mk3 coach is constructed as a steel monocoque. The coaches were operated initially by British Rail, and latterly by various private operators. The Mk3 coach with BT10 bogies is famous for its high-speed smooth running, with a rated speed of 125mph.
All coaches offered have undergone refurbishment at various points in their operating lifetime. Coaches are suitable for:
- High speed passenger use, subject to individual coach condition and status
- Heritage rail use
- Conversion for storage, glamping etc.
ROMIC Group can assist with handling and delivery, both within the UK and overseas.
Please contact us for specific details, we have a mixture of coach types available including:
- Mk3 coaches (no buffers, 415/240V)
- Standard class accommodation with a mixture of airline and table seating
- First class accommodation with table seating
- Buffet / restaurant coaches
- Coaches with guard / train manager accommodation
- Refurbished coaches with at seat USB charging
- Slam door coaches and automatic plug doors (both centrally locked)
- Stripped out coaches
Spares including spare bogies.
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High Speed Passenger Coaches For Sale
Standard class airline seating
Standard class airline seating
First class seating
Accessible seating
Accessible lavatory
Vestibule (slam door version)
Door controls - sliding plug door version
Buffet coach counter area
Buffet coach catering area
Buffet coach catering area
Buffet coach catering area
Detail of BT10 bogie
Detailed Specification
Wheel arrangement: BogieManufacturer: British Rail Engineering Limited
Built: 1975 - 1988
Refurbished: Various dates depending on operator
Quantity built: 848
Class / type: BR Mk3
Operator: Various UK
Gauge: 1,435mm (4' 8.5")
Type: Open Coach
Construction: Steel fully integral, monocoque
Length: 23,000mm (75’ 6”)
Width: 2,740mm (9’)
Height: 3,900mm (12’ 9.5”)
Weight: 36.7t (metric) (weight varies according to accommodation type)
Rated maximum speed: 200km/h (125mph)
Bogie type: BREL BT10
Brake type: Disc, air operated
Gangways: Flexible diaphragm
Doors: Hinged slam, centrally locked OR automatic sliding doors, centrally locked
Power supply: 3-phase 415/240V (Mark 3)
Seating capacity (1st class): 48 - first class coaches (as built)
Seating capacity (standard class): 74 - standard class coaches (as built)
Other facilities: Depending on coach - matrix displays, public address, standard or disabled toilets, guard's compartment (TGS vehicles), at-seat power & USB, WiFi