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Dapol 4P-010-252

57ft Stanier Non-Corridor Brake 25256 LMS Lined Maroon

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

Manufacturer description

These coaches were designed by William Stanier in the 1930s as flush sided metal clad versions of the previous LMS suburban coaches. The prototype managed to last in service as late as the mid 1960s, in BR use. The prototypes that Dapol's tooling is based on numbered 25 composites and 32 brake end coaches. The coaches appeared in three liveries throughout their service life; LMS lined maroon, BR Carmine and BR lined maroon.

Specifications / Improvements

The tooling was originally purchased by Dapol from Airfix back in the 1980's, there are some compromises on detail and accuracy due to the condition of tooling that is now fifty+ years old. We have however made some improvements to these models which are listed below.

• New separately fitted underframe details
  
• Dynamo added
  
• Vacuum cylinders upgraded as separately fitted parts
  
• Extra framing added
  
• Brake shafts added
  
• Upgraded bogie pivot fixing
  
• New metal wheels
  
• New adaptor clips to for NEM pockets
  
• Re-polished glazing

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Dapol's 57ft Stanier Non-Corridor Brake coach in LMS Lined Maroon is a model representing the Big Four era. The prototype coaches were designed by William Stanier in the 1930s and remained in service until the mid-1960s. The model is based on the LMS's 25 composite and 32 brake end coaches, which were produced in three liveries: LMS lined maroon, BR Carmine, and BR lined maroon.

The tooling for this model was originally purchased by Dapol from Airfix in the 1980s. While some compromises on detail and accuracy have been made due to the age of the tooling, improvements have been made to the model. These include new separately fitted underframe details, a dynamo, upgraded vacuum cylinders, additional framing, brake shafts, and upgraded bogie pivot fixing. New metal wheels and re-polished glazing have also been added.