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Dapol 4P-004-001D

GWR Autocoach 37 GWR Lined Crimson Lake (DCC-Fitted)

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

Manufacturer description

An Autocoach could often be seen being propelled down many branch lines by a variety of Auto fitted Locomotives. The driving cab on the Autocoach meant that the locomotive could be controlled from there and negated the requirement to run the locomotive round at the end of the journey.

These models are based on the six coaches numbered 36 to 41 constructed during 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N ’. They were built new as driving trailers and not later conversions from old steam rail motors. These coaches were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957.

MODEL
1:76 Scale model of a Autocoach decorated in GWR livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

FEATURES

• 1:76 Scale Model
• NEM Couplings
• High Detailed Finish
• DCC Fitted
• Finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels
• Superbly detailed body with many separately added parts
• Sprung Metal Buffers
• Removable roof for easy insertion of crew and passengers
• Expertly applied livery
• 1 x Dapol Coach

SPECIFICATIONS

• OPERATOR GWR
• ERA Big Four (Pre 1948)

MEASUREMENTS

• MINIMUM RADIUS 438mm

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, finished in the historic GWR crimson‑lake livery. The coach is DCC fitted and supplied with NEM couplings and a removable roof for easy access to the interior.

The prototype cars were numbered 36 to 41 and were built in 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N’. They were constructed as driving trailers at Swindon Works and served branch lines from Cornwall to Wales, retaining gas lighting until their withdrawal on 7 November 1957. The original GWR autocoaches were built between 1904 and 1954.

Key features of the model include interior lighting, power pickup from all wheels, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM‑profile wheels, sprung metal buffers, a high‑detail finish with separately added parts, and expertly applied livery. The coach is supplied as a single Dapol coach.

Specifications: operator – GWR; era – Big Four (pre‑1948); minimum radius – 438 mm; wheel arrangement – bogies; coupling – NEM / tension lock; DCC status – DCC fitted; interior lighting – yes.