Hornby R40454 OO LNER Gresley Corridor Teak Coaches Brake

OO LNER Gresley Corridor Teak Brake Coach delivers a detailed representation of essential guard and luggage accommodation stock used on classic LNER passenger trains.

Featuring:

• Brake Section Detailing: Accurate guard’s compartment with luggage space and end windows for prototypical layout accuracy.
• Gresley Teak Finish: Realistic wood-panel effect exterior reflecting polished teak-bodied LNER coaching stock.
• Corridor Coach Design: Seamless integration into full corridor passenger formations with gangway connections.
• Ready-to-Run Build: Fully assembled with free-rolling wheelsets for smooth operation in express and local services.

Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate)

• Length: 26–28 cm
• Width: 3.5–4 cm
• Height: 5 cm

Technical Specifications:

• Scale: OO (1:76)
• Gauge: 16.5mm
• Prototype: LNER Gresley Corridor Brake Coach
• Operator: London & North Eastern Railway (LNER)
• Coach Type: Brake / Guard & Luggage Coach
• Era: 1920s–1950s (steam and early British Rail period)
• Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal wheelsets
• Couplings: NEM pocket compatible (standard OO interface)
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Paint/Glue: Not required
• Recommended Age: 14+

Perfect for: Steam-era express passenger formations, heritage railway layouts, and complete LNER Gresley train sets.

Why this coach matters

Brake coaches were a vital part of traditional British passenger trains, providing space for the guard, luggage storage, and operational safety control at one end of the formation.

This model completes full Gresley teak sets, adding operational realism and historical accuracy to LNER express rakes.

How to use it

Place on OO gauge track as the end vehicle in Gresley corridor formations. Best paired with matching teak coaches and LNER Pacific locomotives for authentic express trains.

This is a detailed scale model intended for collectors and hobbyists. It is not a toy.