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Hornby R40474

BR - Collett Corridor Composite LH - 6149 - Coach

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Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Although introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern-for-their-time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britain’s railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owner’s crimson and cream. 

These wooden-framed, but steel-panelled ‘bow-ended’ coaches were also ‘handed’ in a throw-back to the days they were introduced, when coach sets were marshalled with the compartments to the south (sunny) side and the corridors alongside London Paddington’s Platform 1 for ease of loading/unloading. For example, a left-hand brake coach would have its corridor on the opposite side to a right-hand brake.

This highly detailed model coach perfectly replicates the BR era, with sprung metal buffers and NEM couplings for a smooth train connection.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby BR - Collett Corridor Composite LH 6149 Coach is part of the 2025 Range catalogue. This model is finished in painted form and is designed for OO gauge. The coach is depicted in a British Railways livery, featuring a combination of crimson and cream colours.

The coach is based on a design by Sir William Collett, which was first introduced on the Great Western Railway in 1925. These coaches were notable for their modern design and features, including wooden frames and steel panels. They remained in service until the 1960s, with some continuing in departmental use after nationalisation in 1948.

Some of these coaches retained their original chocolate and cream livery, while others were repainted in the new British Railways colours of crimson and cream. The coach's design also featured a 'bow-ended' style, with a corridor on one side. This was a nod to the historical practice of marshalling coach sets with compartments to the south side for easier loading and unloading at London Paddington's Platform 1.