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Dapol 4P-004-006S

GWR Autocoach W36 BR Crimson (DCC-Sound)

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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 These coaches were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957.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
  • Sound Module Installed
  • 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-004-006S
RRP
£195.00
Release date
Q2 2024

Model details

Tooling date
2024
Livery
BR crimson
DCC status
DCC Sound Fitted
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

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

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The Dapol Autocoach BR W36 Crimson is a 1:76 scale model of a British Railways Autocoach in the post‑war crimson livery. It carries the Dapol part number 4P‑004‑006S and is fitted with DCC sound and a sound module. The coach includes interior lighting and a removable roof for easy placement of crew and passengers.

The prototype Autocoaches were built as driving trailers between 1907 and 1908 (numbers 36 to 41, Lot 1126, Diagram ‘N’). They were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained gas lighting until they were withdrawn by November 1957. The model reflects the original design with a high level of body detail, finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels and sprung metal buffers.

Key specifications include NEM couplings, a minimum running radius of 438 mm, and a superbly detailed finish with separately added parts. The model is intended for the British Rail (post‑1948) era and is supplied as a single Dapol coach.

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