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Dapol 4D-011-008

Streamlined Railcar BR Lined Carmine/Cream Locomotive No.W8

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

The first diesel railcar was introduced by the GWR in 1933. The innovation was to prove extremely successful and they continued in operation well into the 1960s when their use was eclipsed by the introduction of the BR first generation DMUs. The railcar’s art deco air smoothed styling has lead to their nickname of `Flying Banana’ although later variants were produced to a more angular style. In all 38 GWR diesel railcars were produced from 1933 to 1942 at three different sites with three surviving into preservation.

MODEL
These great little models feature lots of details including etched grills, directional lighting, and finely printed external logos and numbering

FEATURES

• Finely moulded body with many separately applied details
• Accurately applied livery
• Sprung buffers
• Cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colouring
• Tungsten chassis
• All wheel pickup
• Directional and interior lighting
  
• 5 Pole skew wound motor for smooth running
• Accessory bag with added detail parts and spares
• New variant includes new body shell, new glazing and new interior with a fine representation of the parcel shelving

SPECIFICATIONS

• CLASS AEC Railcar
• LIVERY BR Carmine/Cream
• ERA 3 (1923 - 1947)
• WHEEL CONFIGURATION Bo-Bo
• DCC TYPE DCC Ready
• TRACK SUPPLY 12V DC
• FINISH Pristine

MEASUREMENTS

• LENGTH OVER BUFFER 250mm
• WIDTH 34mm
• HEIGHT 49mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Dapol Streamlined Railcar BR Lined Carmine/Cream Locomotive No W8 is an OO gauge model representing a Great Western Railway diesel railcar built between 1935 and 1937. The model is finished in a pristine condition with a crimson and cream livery and carries the running number W8W. It is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket and includes both interior and directional lighting.

The model measures 250 mm in length, 34 mm in width and 49 mm in height, and can negotiate a minimum curve radius of 2 units. Power is collected from all four wheels, which are cast with fine relief and appropriate colour. The chassis is made from tungsten and the wheel arrangement is Bo‑Bo, reflecting the original railcar’s configuration.

Historical background: the original GWR diesel railcar was introduced in 1933 and remained in service into the 1960s, later being superseded by the first generation BR DMUs. Known colloquially as the “Flying Banana” for its art‑deco styling, a total of 38 units were built from 1933 to 1942, with three surviving in preservation.

Model details include a finely moulded body with separately applied etched grills, accurately applied livery, sprung buffers, a 5‑pole skew wound motor for smooth running, and an accessory bag containing extra detail parts and spares. The new variant offers an updated body shell, revised glazing and a detailed interior parcel shelving.

Key specifications are: class AEC Railcar, era 3 (1923–1947), DCC ready, track supply 12 V DC, and a British Railways Carmine/Cream livery. Manufacturer part number is 4D‑011‑008, produced by Gloucester RCW. The model represents the period of the Big Four railway companies.