OO LNER Class 91 91127 “Neville Hill” Electric Locomotive Model delivers high-speed InterCity express performance detail for OO gauge railway modellers and collectors focused on modern British rail operations.
Featuring:
- High-speed Class 91 profile: Captures the streamlined InterCity 225 design used on East Coast Main Line services.
- “Neville Hill” depot allocation detail: Accurately represents the Leeds Neville Hill maintenance depot naming for authentic regional operation.
- InterCity styling: Bold yellow, red, and white branding typical of British Rail high-speed electric service.
- OO gauge compatibility: Designed for standard OO (1:76) track systems with smooth running performance.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate)
- Length: 28.0 cm
- Width: 3.4 cm
- Height: 4.8 cm
Technical Specifications
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Prototype: British Rail Class 91 electric locomotive
- Running number: 91127
- Name: “Neville Hill”
- Operator: InterCity East Coast (British Rail era / early privatisation transition)
- Wheel arrangement: Bo-Bo electric locomotive
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal detailing components
- Track compatibility: OO gauge (16.5mm)
- Couplings: Standard OO tension lock
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint and glue: Not required
- Recommended age: 14+
Perfect for OO gauge modern image railway modellers, InterCity East Coast fans, and collectors of high-speed British electric trains, backed by standard manufacturer detailing quality.
Why this locomotive matters
The Class 91 formed the backbone of the InterCity 225 fleet on the East Coast Main Line. Introduced in the late 1980s, it was designed for sustained high-speed operation up to 140 mph.
91127 “Neville Hill” represents the connection to the Leeds Neville Hill depot, one of the key maintenance hubs for East Coast electric traction. These locomotives hauled flagship services between London King’s Cross, Leeds, York, and Edinburgh.
You would see this locomotive leading full-length Mark 4 coaching sets on named services like the Flying Scotsman and other InterCity expresses during the 1990s and early 2000s.
How to use it
Place on OO gauge track and pair with InterCity Mark 4 coaching stock for authentic East Coast Main Line formations. It suits modern image layouts and high-speed mainline scenes. No assembly, paint, or glue required.
This is a detailed OO scale model locomotive. It is not a toy and should be handled carefully due to fine detailing.