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Hornby R4791

BR, 63' Collett A30 Autocoach, W190W - Era 4

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

Manufacturer description

The Collett Autocoach was built to diagrams A28 and A30 circa 1930 and allowed a driver to control an auto-fitted locomotive from the cab of the autocoach, controlling the regulator, brakes and whistle.

This coach measures 265mm, has a crimson and cream painted finish and is a fantastic addition to your railway collection, or as a gift for long-time enthusiasts or newbies!

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Hornby BR 63' Collett A30 Autocoach (W190W) – Era 4

This OO gauge model measures 265 mm in length and is finished in a crimson and cream livery. It carries the running number W190W and is fitted with NEM couplings. The coach is designed to negotiate a minimum curve radius of 2 units and is mounted on bogie wheels. It represents a British Railways Auto Trailer designed by Charles Collett and built at GWR Swindon Works between 1904 and 1954. The manufacturer part number is R4791 and the model depicts the early British Railways crest period.

The original Collett Autocoach, built to diagrams A28 and A30 around 1930, allowed a driver to control an auto‑fitted locomotive from the coach cab, operating the regulator, brakes and whistle. This model provides a factual replica for collectors and railway enthusiasts.