Hornby R410 OO Gauge BR Ex-LNER Gresley Brake Coach E10066 – Good (Unboxed)

Expand your 1950s Eastern Region rake with this classic Hornby R410 ex-LNER Gresley Brake Composite Coach! A staple of post-nationalisation British Railways express trains, this R410 model features the beautifully recreated British Railways Crimson & Cream (famously known as "Blood and Custard") livery. Bearing the running number E10066, this 61ft 6in corridor brake coach is equipped with distinct Gresley-type bogies, detailed interior compartment seating, and full end corridors. It is the perfect tail-end addition to any authentic mid-century model layout. 🚂 Prototypical Haulage: What Pulls This Coach? As an ex-LNER vehicle running in BR Eastern Region livery during the 1950s, this coach would typically be hauled on the East Coast Main Line or regional secondary routes by the following iconic locomotives: Express Passenger Steam: LNER Class A1 or A4 Pacifics (such as Mallard or Flying Scotsman in BR Green), LNER V2 Class 2-6-2 "Green Arrows", or Thompson B1 Class 4-6-0s. Early Mainline Diesels: British Rail Class 40 (Whistler), Class 55 (Deltic prototypes), or early Class 31s as steam power began to transition in the late 1950s. 🔍 Condition & Operational Overview Overall Condition: Good pre-owned condition. Paintwork is clean and bright with crisp decals. Details: Complete with all original tension-lock couplings and undercarriage buffers intact. Packaging: Unboxed (Coach only). Wheels/Rolling: Smooth-rolling plastic wheelsets, track-tested and ready to run. ⚙️ Product Specifications Brand: Hornby Railways Model / R-Number: R410 Coach Type: Ex-LNER Gresley 61'6" Corridor Brake Composite Running Number: E10066 Livery: BR Crimson & Cream (Blood & Custard) Scale/Gauge: OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Please review the high-resolution listing photos to inspect the exact body condition and roof finish prior to purchasing.