Dapol 4P-004-005

GWR Autocoach W37W BR Carmine/Cream

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

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 These coaches were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957.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 BR 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 BR
  • ERA BR (Post 1948)


MEASUREMENTS

  • MINIMUM RADIUS 438mm

Catalogue listing

Brand
Dapol
Product Code
4P-004-005
RRP
£80.00
Release date
Q2 2025

Model details

Tooling date
2024
Livery
BR crimson and cream
DCC status
DCC Ready
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling type
Tension lock
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Features
Interior lighting

Prototype information

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

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Dapol Autocoach BR W37W Carmine & Cream is a 1:76 scale model of a British Railways Autocoach, reproduced in the BR crimson and cream livery. The kit is supplied as a Dapol coach, part number 4P‑004‑005, and is DCC Ready with interior lighting.

The model replicates the six coaches built in 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N’, which operated as driving trailers on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained gas lighting until withdrawal in November 1957. It features NEM couplings, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels, sprung metal buffers, a removable roof, and an expertly applied livery.

Running characteristics include a minimum curve radius of 438 mm and a high level of body detail with many separately added parts, providing both visual accuracy and functional performance.

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