{"product_id":"dapol-n-gresley-coach-lner-teak-brake-composite-5551","title":"N Gresley Coach LNER Teak Brake Composite 5549","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eN Gresley LNER Teak Brake Composite Coach 5549 delivers a classic early 20th-century British railway passenger vehicle designed for mixed traffic and regional express formations in N scale layouts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGresley Design Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Based on the iconic teaks introduced under Sir Nigel Gresley for the London \u0026amp; North Eastern Railway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrake Composite Layout:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines passenger seating with a brake compartment for luggage and guard use in a single coach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Teak Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Simulated varnished teak wood body representing traditional LNER coaching stock styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eN Scale Ready-to-Run:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully assembled model suitable for immediate use on compatible layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e N (1:148)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoach Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 5549\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrototype Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Brake composite passenger coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailway:\u003c\/b\u003e :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoach Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Gresley teak brake composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunction:\u003c\/b\u003e Passenger seating + luggage\/guard compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e Steam-era British Railways (pre- and early nationalisation heritage stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e N (1:148)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGauge Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e N gauge (9mm track)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/b\u003e N scale British railway modellers recreating LNER express passenger services, mixed consists, or heritage steam-era train formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this model matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gresley teak coaching stock is one of the most recognisable designs in British railway history. Introduced in the interwar period, these coaches defined the elegant look of LNER express services and remained in use well into the early British Railways era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brake composite configuration provided operational flexibility, combining passenger accommodation with luggage and guard facilities in a single vehicle—common in regional and mixed express formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the coach within an N gauge passenger consist, ideally behind LNER steam locomotives such as Pacifics or mixed freight-passenger steam engines. Best used in sets of matching teak coaches for prototypical accuracy.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model intended for collectors. It is not a toy and is recommended for ages 14 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44885114159260,"sku":"D2P011211","price":71.29,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D2P011211.webp?v=1750090735","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/dapol-n-gresley-coach-lner-teak-brake-composite-5551","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}