Dapol 4D-011-008S

Streamlined Railcar BR Lined Carmine/Cream No.W8 - DCC Sound Fitted

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Prototype Era
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 Sound Fitted
• TRACK SUPPLY 2 Rail Sound Fitted
• FINISH Pristine

MEASUREMENTS

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

Catalogue listing

Model details

Dapol Streamlined Railcar BR Lined Carmine/Cream No W8 is a OO gauge model fitted with DCC sound. It carries the manufacturer part number 4D-011-008S and represents the British Railways early crest period.

The original diesel railcar was introduced by the Great Western Railway in 1933 and remained in service into the 1960s. A total of 38 GWR diesel railcars were built between 1933 and 1942; three examples survive in preservation. Their art‑deco, air‑smoothed styling earned them the nickname “Flying Banana”, although later versions adopted a more angular form.

The model includes a finely moulded body with separately applied details such as etched grills, directional and interior lighting, and accurately printed logos and numbering. It features sprung buffers, cast wheels with fine relief and appropriate colour, a tungsten chassis, all‑wheel pickup, a 5‑pole skew‑wound motor for smooth running, and an accessory bag containing extra detail parts and spares. The new variant adds a revised body shell, updated glazing and a detailed interior parcel shelving.

Key specifications: Class AEC Railcar, livery BR Carmine/Cream, Era 3 (1923‑1947), Bo‑Bo wheel configuration, DCC sound fitted, 2‑rail sound track supply and a pristine finish. Measurements are 250 mm length over buffers, 34 mm width and 49 mm height.