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Dapol 4P-010-301

57ft Stanier Non-Corridor Brake M25250M BR Lined Maroon

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

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 has announced a new 57ft Stanier Non-Corridor Brake coach in BR Lined Maroon livery. This model is representative of the early days of British Railways, specifically the period around the introduction of the British Railways crest.

The prototype coaches were designed by William Stanier in the 1930s as a metal-clad version of the LMS suburban coaches. They remained in service until the mid-1960s, with some examples seen in three liveries: LMS lined maroon, BR Carmine, and BR lined maroon. The Dapol model is based on 25 composites and 32 brake end coaches.

Dapol acquired the tooling from Airfix in the 1980s and has made several improvements to the model. These include new separately fitted underframe details, a dynamo, upgraded vacuum cylinders, additional framing, brake shafts, and a new bogie pivot fixing. The model also features new metal wheels and adaptor clips for NEM pockets, as well as re-polished glazing. Decorated samples are available for viewing, with updated images to be released closer to the model's release date.