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Hornby R4880

BR, Collett 57' Bow Ended D98 Six Compartment Brake Third (Left Hand), W5507W - 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

Manufacturer description

BR, Collett 57' Bow Ended D98 Six Compartment Brake Third (Left Hand), W5507W - Era 4 measures in at 242mm, features a maroon/crimson livery and is without a doubt any railway collector's staple coach. Let's not forget being a much appreciated gift as well, so be sure to pick yours up today!

Catalogue listing

Brand
Hornby
Product Code
R4880
GTIN
5055286654916
RRP
£59.49
Release date
March 2019

Model details

Colour
BR Crimson
Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Crimson
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Couplings
NEM
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Coupling type
Tension lock
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Tooling date
2019
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
W5507W

Prototype information

Type of vehicle
Coach
Builder
Great Western Railway
Build dates
1927 to 1929
Wheel configuration
Bogies
Operated by
Great Western Railway
British Railways
Main duties
Suburban Passenger Services
In service until
1962
Coach type
Great Western Railway Collett
Operator
British Railways
TOPS classification
BT (Brake Third)
Wheel arrangement
Bogies
Designer
Charles Collett
Built
1927 to 1929
Built by
Great Western Railway

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Hornby OO gauge model of a British Railways Collett 57‑foot bow‑ended D98 six‑compartment Brake Third carriage, reference W5507W. The coach is reproduced in a pristine condition with a British Rail Crimson livery and carries the original running number. It represents the early British Railways crest period and is designed as a left‑hand version.

Key specifications: length 242 mm; colour British Rail Crimson; couplings NEM with tension lock; minimum curve radius 2 units; wheel arrangement on bogies; built to Great Western Railway Collett design by Charles Collett; original construction dates 1927–1929; manufacturer part number R4880; operator British Railways; classification BT (Brake Third).

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