{"product_id":"r40537-hornby-br-kitchen-and-buttery-car-composite-restaurant-twin-pack-at-the-sign-of-the-dolphin","title":"R40537 - Hornby - OO - BR Kitchen and Buttery car \u0026 Composite Restaurant twin pack At the Sign of the Dolphin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBR Kitchen\/Buttery \u0026amp; Composite Restaurant Pack (2) Dolphin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a distinctive slice of Southern Region character to your OO Scale model railway with this expertly detailed Southern Region Tavern Car Twin Pack, featuring two highly atmospheric restaurant coaches finished in classic BR Crimson \u0026amp; Cream livery. This striking release captures the charm of British Rail’s experimental and novelty dining stock, complete with finely applied printing, detailed interiors, and factory-fitted lighting for added realism on your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis twin pack includes Tavern Car No. S7894 and Composite Saloon No. S7835, both presented in the eye-catching themed branding ‘At the Sign of the Dolphin’, evoking the distinctive “pub car” style that made these coaches a talking point in railway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for OO gauge modellers seeking standout coaching stock, Southern Region interest, or Era 4 authenticity, these vehicles combine prototype fidelity with modern model railway engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tooling faithfully represents the original condition of both coach types, including the Tavern Car without side beading and the Composite Saloon with high windows and no side beading, ensuring accurate prototype representation. Both models feature finely moulded bodywork, detailed roof profiles, and realistic bogie construction, while the interiors are fully modelled to reflect the layout and ambience of the prototype vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:76 Scale Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis model is decorated in BR company markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to 438mm radius curves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed OO Scale models of Southern Region KB and RCO Tavern Cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic BR Crimson \u0026amp; Cream Era 4 livery with accurate colours and fonts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely printed “At the Sign of the Dolphin” themed pub-style branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fitted interior lighting for enhanced realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinematic NEM coupling system for close and reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately fitted underframe, gangway details, and accessory pack included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Region Tavern Cars were introduced as part of British Rail’s mid-century efforts to modernise passenger services and enhance onboard experience. These unusual coaches, often referred to as “pub cars,” were designed to create a more informal, social dining environment compared to traditional restaurant stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped during a period of experimentation and service innovation, the Tavern Cars were typically formed from modified or specially adapted coaching stock and operated on selected Southern Region services. Their distinctive appearance, combined with themed branding such as ‘At the Sign of the Dolphin’, made them instantly recognisable within standard passenger formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in the striking Crimson \u0026amp; Cream livery, these coaches stood out visually and symbolised British Rail’s attempt to add personality and variety to its services during Era 4. Although produced in limited numbers, they remain a memorable and sought-after prototype for OO Scale modellers interested in Southern Region coaching stock and railway social history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Hornby Coaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hornby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302889509203,"sku":"R40537","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2985\/0963\/files\/Harburn_R40537.jpg?v=1785763968","url":"https:\/\/www.harburnhobbies.co.uk\/products\/r40537-hornby-br-kitchen-and-buttery-car-composite-restaurant-twin-pack-at-the-sign-of-the-dolphin","provider":"Harburn Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}