The Office for Passenger Rail Franchising (OPRAF) announced in March 1996 that GNER had won the Inter City East Coast franchise. In August 1997, GNER acquired twelve Mk3 sleeping coaches for conversion to passenger coaches to make the HSTs longer.
OO Gauge Hornby R40435C GNER, Mk3 Trailer Standard (TS), 42340 Coach
Hornby R40435 GNER Mk3 Trailer Standard (TS) ‘42065’ – Era 9 OO Gauge
Hornby R40434 GNER Mk3 Trailer Restaurant First Buffet (TRFB) ‘40737'
