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Hornby R3669

GWR, AEC Diesel Railcar, No. 24 - Era 4

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

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^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Hornby GWR AEC Diesel Railcar No 24 (Era 4) is a model representing the Great Western Railway’s AEC railcar class. The prototype railcar was built at Swindon Works between 1934 and 1942, with a total production run of 38 units for the railway. This model depicts the early British Railways crest period.

The model measures 262 mm in length and finishes in a pristine chocolate and cream livery. It carries the original running number 24 and is fitted with a five‑pole skew‑wound motor, a DCC‑ready 8‑pin socket, NEM couplings, and a power‑bogie‑only pickup. The minimum curve radius is the first radius of 371 mm, and the motive power is electric.

Key specifications include: manufacturer part number R3669, power pickup via power bogie only, and a minimum radius curve of 371 mm. The model is suitable for use on layouts requiring DCC compatibility and adheres to the historic appearance of the original GWR AEC diesel railcars.