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Hornby R4880A

BR, Collett 57' Bow Ended D98 Six Compartment Brake Third (Left Hand), W4949W - Era 4

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

Manufacturer description

The BR, Collett 57' Bow Ended D98 Six Compartment Brake Third (Left Hand), W4949W - 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
R4880A
GTIN
5055286654930
RRP
£59.49
Release date
March 2019

Model details

Finish
Pristine
Gauge
OO
Livery
Crimson
Colour
BR Crimson
Couplings
NEM
Coupling
NEM / Tension lock
Minimum radius curve
Radius 2
Minimum radius
Radius 2
Coupling mount
NEM pockets
Coupling type
Tension lock
Scale
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Chassis construction
Plastic & metal
Tooling date
2019
DCC status
DCC Not compatible
Running number
W4949W

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 BR, Collett 57' Bow Ended D98 Six‑Compartment Brake Third (left‑hand) – running number W4949W – is a OO‑scale model coach finished in a pristine BR Crimson livery. The coach measures 242 mm in length, features NEM couplings with a tension‑lock, and is equipped with bogies suitable for a minimum curve radius of 2 chains.

The model represents a Great Western Railway Collett design built between 1927 and 1929 for British Railways, classified as a BT (Brake Third). It carries the manufacturer part number R4880A and forms part of Hornby’s Era 4 range, depicting the early British Railways crest.

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