Having established the concepts of first and second class rail travel, it was only a matter of time before railway companies created a lower fare 'third class' for the carriage of the working classes, especially in the densely populated industrial areas. Companies such as the Manchester, Bolton & Bury Railway, the Manchester and Leeds Railway and the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne & Manchester Railway all used open third class carriages, mostly for standing passengers, but sometimes fitted with a rudimentary bench (or benches).
The L&MR considered the possibility of creating a third class as early as 1839, due largely to market pressure from the MB&BR and M&LR, but the directors were afraid that, with its lower fares, it would draw passengers away from the first and second class trains. The introduction of third class travel on the L&MR dates to April 1844, when the Board ordered new enclosed second class coaches to replace the older 'blue boxes', which were then downgraded to third class.
The first of the L&MR third class train services ran in October 1844, departing from Manchester at 06:30 and from Liverpool at 18:30.
Tech Specs:
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 7.5
Item Scale: 1:76 Scale 00 Gauge
Finish: Painted
Colour: Blue
Gauge: OO
Operator: Liverpool & Manchester
Designer: Stephenson
Livery: Liverpool & Manchester
Minimum Curve (mm): Radius 1
Number of Parts: 3
Motor: 5 pole skew wound
Order dispatch time is typically 1-2 business days, with delivery via Australia Post.
Standard Australia Post Shipping time varies by location; please see the expected timeframe to receive your product below:
Metro: 3-7 business days
Regional: 4-7 business days
Returns / Change of Mind Policy:
As a Hobbyco customer, you are entitled to a 14 day return period from the time that the goods you ordered have been received through courier service tracking.Note: The return delivery time is not included as part of this 14 day return period and original shipping charges will not be refunded.
If for any reason you have a change of mind with your purchase or the goods you purchased are faulty or damaged during transit, you are entitled to a refund as long as the following conditions are met:
For damaged goods or goods sent in error, proof must be provided (such as images of faulty parts, damaged parts and damaged packing box). Upon receipt and of the proof provided and once confirmed by Hobbyco, we will pay for return postage.For any change of mind, goods must be returned in their original condition (including the product packaging) with postage paid.For Change of Mind returns, a refund will be credited to your account on receipt of the goods in good (fit for re-sell) condition, so attention to return packaging is important!This refund policy does not apply to goods that have the following:-The goods have been used, dropped or broken after opening.- Any attempt to alter the goods or the same goods have been purchased from an external seller.
All postage and insurance costs are to be paid by the buyer except in circumstances whereby goods are damaged or goods sent in error. We recommend that you return the product via Registered Post and that you pre-pay all necessary postage. You assume any risk of loss, theft or damaged goods during transit. We, therefore, advise you take opt for shipment registration & insurance with your postal carrier. Hobbyco will not be responsible for parcels lost or damaged in transit if you choose not to insure. Be certain to return the correct goods, otherwise, if the goods received were not as discussed, Hobbyco will not cover any postage costs to send the goods back.
The sooner we are notified of a change of mind or problem with the received goods, the sooner we can resolve the issue and advise return details.
Warranty Policy: Per the Australian Consumer Law, all goods sold come with a Consumer Guarantee.
Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 2-14 business days