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Dapol 4P-004-005D

GWR Autocoach W37W BR Carmine/Cream (DCC-Fitted)

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 These coaches were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957.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

MEASUREMENTS

• MINIMUM RADIUS 438mm

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol Autocoach BR W37W Carmine & Cream – DCC Fitted is a 1:76 scale model of a British Railways autocoach in the original crimson and cream livery. The kit carries the manufacturer part number 4P‑004‑005D and is listed as DCC ready with interior lighting and a removable roof for easy access to the interior.

The model represents the six autocoaches numbered 36 to 41 built in 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N’. These were purpose‑built driving trailers, used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales, and retained gas lighting until withdrawal in November 1957.

Key features include NEM couplings, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels, sprung metal buffers, a high‑detail finish with separately added parts, and expert application of the original BR livery. The set contains one Dapol coach.

Specifications note the operator as British Rail, era post‑1948, with a minimum running radius of 438 mm. The model is suitable for layout use and offers a realistic representation of the early‑crest BR autocoach.