These highly detailed coaches feature separately applied etched metal and high fidelity plastic detail parts, NEM standard coupling sockets with kinematic close coupling system, prism-free glazing, fully detailed underframes and fully detailed and painted / printed accurate interiors. All coaches feature switchable interior lighting (using a magnetic wand) and directional lighting where appropriate.

The Trans Pennine Express sets are 5 car sets as per the prototype and include 4 trailer cars plus a driving trailer - matched with a Dapol TPE Class 68 these make attractive short express passenger trains. TPE calls these sets the Nova 3 sets.