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KR Models 4DD-OO-F-1-G

Bulleid Class 4DD Double Decker 4 Car EMU 4001/4901 BR Green - DCC Fitted

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

In 1948 BR asked O.V.S Bulleid to come up with a solution to

help reduce overcrowding on suburban routes to and from London.

In 1949 2 Double Deck units rolled off the production line,
numbered 4001/4002 these were an experiment that lasted
22 years and finished on 1st October 1971.

In 1970 both units were repainted to BR Blue and renumbered to 4901 and 4902.

We will be producing both running numbers as 4 car packs. There will be 2 power cars, all will have internal lights.

• Both running numbers
• Internal lights
• Close coupling
• Steel buffers
• Available in Full green, green small yellow end, BR Blue
• DCC Ready, DCC Fitted and DCC Sound (LokSound V5.0) are also available

Catalogue listing

Model details

KR Models Bulleid Class 4DD Double Decker 4‑car EMU (running numbers 4001/4901) is supplied in British Railways green livery and is DCC fitted. The model carries the manufacturer part number 4DD‑OO‑F‑1‑G and includes interior lighting. It represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

The original Bulleid 4DD units were commissioned by British Railways in 1948 to alleviate overcrowding on suburban services to and from London. Two double‑deck units, numbered 4001 and 4002, entered service in 1949 and operated for 22 years before being withdrawn on 1 October 1971. In 1970 both units were repainted in BR blue and renumbered 4901 and 4902.

The KR Models offering will be available as four‑car packs for each running number, with two powered cars per set. All cars feature internal lights, close coupling and steel buffers. The range is offered in full green, green with a small yellow end, and BR blue. DCC ready, DCC fitted and DCC sound (LokSound V5.0) options are also available.