HST Power car – This is another work in progress for my client, but has been included for you to see the work I put into the models if so desired. This is a Hornby model on which I have removed the bottom part of the front faring and fitted a Shawplan/Extreme Etchings buffer beam kit, to represent the few Power Cars which were so fitted in the late 1980’s/early 90’s for trials on the East Coast Main Line.

These were converted by British Rail so that they could use them as a Driving Van Trailer on Mk4 coaching sets and a 91 at the other. Once this experiment had concluded, BR then simply re-entered the Power Cars back into regular HST service but retained the buffers.

This model was started for my client prior to Hornby producing their own model of the buffer fitted Power Cars, but as my client had already purchased the model and buffer beam kit, we decided to go ahead with this model as it then provides a unique model for them. Of note here are the Inter-City red and white striping around the nose of the Power Car which has been hand painted by myself. Some of the transfer companies produce curved striping for the front of Lima HST Power cars, but as yet, none for the modern Hornby model. Having attempted to make the transfers fit the Hornby model, I wasn’t satisfied with the look, which is why I then decided to hand paint the striping instead. This again is a good example of the lengths I will go to for my clients bespoke wishes.