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.

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Catalogue listing

Brand:
Dapol
Product Code:
4D-011-008
GTIN:
5016927035396
RRP:
£153.90
Release date:
January 2020

Model details

DCC status
DCC Ready 21 pin socket
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Crimson & Cream
Height
49mm
Width
34mm
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Running number
W8W
Features
Interior lighting
Directional lighting

Prototype information

Locomotive class*
Great Western Railway Gloucester Railcar
Operator
British Railways
Motive power
Diesel
Wheel arrangement
Bo-Bo
Built
1935-1937
Built by
Gloucester RCW

* 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.

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