OO LNER Thompson Brake Second Corridor BR Maroon delivers authentic British Railways passenger detail for OO gauge railway layouts and classic coaching stock collections.
Featuring:
- Brake Second Corridor Design: Combines passenger seating with a guard’s compartment and luggage area, ideal for realistic express and secondary passenger trains.
- BR Maroon Livery: Finished in the iconic British Railways maroon colour scheme used widely from the 1950s and 1960s.
- Ready-to-Run Construction: Fully assembled with finely printed markings, glazed windows, and detailed underframe components.
- OO Gauge Compatibility: Fitted with standard couplings for seamless operation with other 1:76 scale rolling stock.
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Length: 26.5 cm
- Width: 3.5 cm
- Height: 5.0 cm
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: OO (1:76)
- Gauge: 16.5mm
- Prototype: LNER Thompson Brake Second Corridor
- Livery: British Railways Maroon
- Era: BR Era 4 (1948–1966)
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with metal wheelsets
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Modelling Tools: Not required
- Couplings: Standard OO gauge couplings
- Interior Detail: Moulded passenger compartments with glazing
- Recommended Age: 14+
- Included: One OO gauge passenger coach
Perfect for: OO gauge modellers recreating British Railways passenger services and collectors of post-war LNER and BR coaching stock.
Why this kit matters
The Thompson Brake Second Corridor coach was a practical and versatile design used on many British Railways services. Featuring both passenger accommodation and a brake compartment for parcels and guard duties, these coaches were a common sight on express and regional trains throughout the 1950s and early 1960s. The BR maroon finish makes this coach a perfect match for steam and early diesel-era locomotives.
How to use it
Place the coach on compatible OO gauge track and couple it into your passenger rake behind a suitable steam or diesel locomotive. Use it as a brake coach at the end or within your train consist. No assembly, paint, glue, or special tools are required.
This is a ready-to-run model railway coach. No assembly, paint, or glue is required. It is not a toy.