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Hornby R7391

GWR Dunster Station

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

The GWR Dunster Station is a cast resin building that captures the authentic charm of this historic Great Western Railway station. Based on the original structure from the West Somerset Heritage Railway, this detailed model features the distinctive architectural elements of era 3 (1923-1947) station design. Perfect for creating a realistic focal point on your layout, this building represents an essential component of any British railway scene and provides an authentic period setting for your rolling stock to arrive and depart.

History:

Originally part of the Bristol and Exeter Railway, Dunster Station was absorbed into the Great Western Railway network in 1876. The station served passengers and freight throughout the early steam era before passing to British Railways in 1948. In 1976, the preservation society took ownership of the station, ensuring its heritage would be maintained for future generations as part of the West Somerset heritage railway.

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Prototype information

The Hornby GWR Dunster Station is a OO gauge model of a Great Western Railway station, manufactured by Hornby. The model is a cast resin building, finished in a painted finish and available in multiple colours to represent a GWR livery.

The model represents a station from the Big Four era, specifically from 1923 to 1947, and is based on the original Dunster Station on the West Somerset heritage railway. This model features authentic architectural elements of an era 3 station design, making it a realistic addition to any British railway layout.

Dunster Station itself was originally part of the Bristol and Exeter Railway, before being absorbed by the Great Western Railway in 1876. The station served both passengers and freight throughout the steam era, until it passed to British Railways in 1948. It was later preserved by a heritage society and is now part of the West Somerset heritage railway.