N Gresley LNER Teak Brake Composite Coach 5547
Featuring:
- Brake composite layout: Combines passenger seating and brake compartment in one coach, supporting flexible formation building in express and mixed passenger rakes.
- Authentic teak body finish: Printed varnished wood effect reflects classic LNER coaching stock appearance used across East Coast Main Line services.
- Fine structural detailing: Includes corridor connectors, brake gear underframe detail, and accurate printed lining for realistic presentation.
- Compatible with Gresley formations: Designed to integrate seamlessly with other LNER teak coaches for complete express passenger sets.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 24 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: LNER Gresley Brake Composite Coach
- Road Number: 5547
- Livery: LNER Teak finish
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic
- Track Gauge Compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint and glue: Not required
- Recommended Age: 14+
Perfect for: OO gauge railway modellers, LNER express passenger layouts, and collectors building complete Gresley teak coach formations.
Why this coach matters
Brake composite coaches played a key operational role in LNER express services. They combined passenger accommodation with braking capability, supporting safe operation and flexible train formation design.
The Gresley teak design became one of the defining looks of British express passenger travel. Coaches like 5547 helped standardise the appearance of East Coast Main Line services, where coordinated sets created a strong visual identity and reliable long-distance passenger operation.
How to use it
Pair this coach with other Gresley teak stock and an LNER express locomotive such as an A3 or A4. Ensure correct coupling alignment and clean track conditions for smooth running in full passenger formations.
This is a detailed scale model coach. It is not a toy.