N Gresley LNER Teak Buffet Coach 9132
Featuring:
- Gresley teak buffet design: Captures the distinctive LNER dining and buffet coach layout with corridor access and side service windows for express passenger formations.
- Realistic teak wood effect finish: Printed panelling replicates varnished teak construction used across LNER prestige coaching stock.
- Fine interior detailing: Includes buffet counter and seated passenger areas visible through detailed window glazing.
- Express train compatibility: Designed to match Gresley coach sets for authentic East Coast Main Line passenger consists.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 24 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: LNER Gresley Buffet Corridor Coach
- Road Number: 9132
- 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 full Gresley coach formations.
Why this coach matters
Gresley-designed coaching stock defined the appearance of LNER express services from the 1920s onwards. Buffet coaches played a key role in long-distance travel, offering dining and refreshment services during extended journeys between major cities.
The teak finish reflects the varnished wooden bodywork that became a signature look of LNER passenger stock. Coaches like 9132 helped shape the reputation of East Coast express services for comfort, speed, and style during the steam era.
How to use it
Pair this buffet coach with other Gresley teak coaches and an LNER express locomotive such as an A3 or A4 class. Ensure smooth track and correct coupling alignment for consistent running in full passenger formations.
This is a detailed scale model coach. It is not a toy.