Hornby R421 OO Gauge Ex-LNER Gresley Composite Coach E18276 – Good (Unboxed)

Complete your mid-century passenger rake with this clean Hornby R421 ex-LNER Gresley Corridor Composite Coach! Representing the backbone of 1950s British Railways regional and express transport, this R421 model features the iconic Crimson & Cream ("Blood and Custard") livery. Bearing the specific running number E18276, this model is designed with distinct multi-class compartment seating arrangements, full corridor side glazing, and classic Gresley bogies. It acts as the perfect mid-train companion piece to a matching brake composite coach on any authentic Eastern Region layout. 🚂 Prototypical Haulage: What Pulls This Coach? As a post-nationalisation ex-LNER vehicle operating throughout the 1950s, this composite coach is perfectly paired behind standard-power layout workhorses: Mainline Steam: LNER Class A1, A3, or A4 Pacifics (such as Flying Scotsman or Mallard in BR Express Passenger Green), LNER V2 2-6-2s, or Thompson B1 Class 4-6-0 locomotives. Transition-Era Diesels: Early East Coast Main Line traction including British Rail Class 40s ("Whistlers"), early Class 31s, or prototype Class 55 Deltics. 🔍 Condition & Operational Overview Running Number: E18276 Overall Condition: Good pre-owned condition. Vibrant paintwork with crisp, legible lining and side decals. Completeness: Features original tension-lock couplings and buffer details intact. Packaging: Unboxed (Coach only). Wheels/Rolling: Fitted with smooth-rolling wheelsets, tested and layout-ready. ⚙️ Product Specifications Brand: Hornby Railways Model / R-Number: R421 Coach Type: Ex-LNER Gresley 61'6" Mainline Corridor Composite Running Number: E18276 Livery: BR Crimson & Cream (Blood & Custard) Scale/Gauge: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Please inspect the attached product images closely to view the clear body panels, pristine roofline, and chassis details before placing your order.