Dapol 4P-004-002

GWR Autocoach 40 GWR Lined Chocolate/Cream

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

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 ā€˜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 These coaches were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957.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
  • 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

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4P-004-002
RRP
£80.00
Release date
Q2 2025

Model details

Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Livery
GWR chocolate and cream
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Power pickup
All wheels
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
DCC status
DCC Ready
Tooling date
2024
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

Wheel configuration
Bogies
Build dates
1904 to 1954
Operated by
British Rail
Great Western Railway
Builder
GWR Swindon Works
Type of vehicle
Autocoach
Main duties
Local Passenger
In service until
1964
Wheel arrangement
Bogies
Built
1904 to 1954
Built by
GWR Swindon Works

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Dapol Autocoach GWR 40 – model in 1:76 scale carrying the Great Western Railway chocolate and cream livery. The coach is represented in the ā€œBig Fourā€ era (pre‑1948) and is supplied ready for DCC operation with power pick‑up on all wheels.

The model is based on the six original Autocoaches numbered 36 to 41 which were built in 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ā€˜N’. These were constructed as driving trailers, not converted from earlier rail‑motor carriages, and operated on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales until their withdrawal in November 1957, retaining gas lighting throughout their service life.

Key features include NEM/Tension‑lock couplings, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels, sprung metal buffers, a removable roof for easy access to the interior, interior lighting and a high‑detail finish with separately added parts. The minimum curve radius is 438 mm, the wheel arrangement is bogies and the coach is supplied as a single Dapol unit (part number 4P‑004‑002).

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