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Dapol 4P-004-006D

GWR Autocoach W36 BR Crimson (DCC-Fitted)

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late 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 These coaches were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957.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

The Dapol Autocoach BR W36 Crimson is a 1:76 scale model of a British Railways autocoach in the post‑1948 crimson livery. It is fitted with Digital Command Control (DCC) and includes interior lighting. The coach is reproduced from the original six driving‑trailers built in 1907 (numbers 36 to 41) under Lot 1126, Diagram ‘N ’, which served branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained gas lighting until withdrawal by November 1957.

Key features include NEM couplings, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM‑profile wheels, sprung metal buffers, a removable roof for easy access to the interior, and an expertly applied livery. The model is supplied as a single Dapol coach with a high‑detail finish and many separately added parts, offering good running characteristics on a minimum radius of 438 mm.

Operator: British Railways (Post‑1948)
Manufacturer part number: 4P‑004‑006D
Era represented: British Railways Late Crest.