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Dapol 4P-004-001

GWR Autocoach 37 GWR Lined Crimson Lake

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Prototype Era
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping

Manufacturer description

Prototype

Our model is based on the six coaches numbered 36 to 41 constructed during 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N ’. All were built new as driving trailers and not later conversions from old steam rail motors. They were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until withdrawn, the first in 1956, the last in November 1957. Number 38 is preserved on the Telford Steam Railway.

Specifications

• Finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels        
• Superbly detailed body with many separately added parts             
• Sprung Plastic Buffers              
• Removable roof for easy insertion of crew and passengers                    
• Expertly applied livery                
•  Working interior lights                  
• DCC and DCC Sound Fitted option available 

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol Autocoach GWR 37 Lined Crimson Lake is a 1:76 scale model of a Great Western Railway autocoach in the original GWR crimson lake livery. It represents a pre‑grouping carriage built by GWR Swindon Works between 1904 and 1954 and is modelled after the six coaches numbered 36 to 41 that entered service in 1907.

The coach is DCC ready, with power pickup on all wheels and NEM / tension lock couplings. It features interior lighting, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels, sprung metal buffers and a removable roof to allow easy insertion of crew and passengers. The body is highly detailed with separately added parts and expertly applied livery. The minimum radius of curve is 438 mm (radius 2).

The model includes one Dapol coach, uses NEM couplings and is intended for the GWR operator in the pre‑1948 Big Four era. The manufacturer part number is 4P‑004‑001.