KR Models 4DD-OO-R-1-G1

KRM- Bulleid Class 4DD Double Decker 4 Car EMU 4001/4901 BR Green with Small Yellow Ends

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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 (model number 4DD‑OO‑R‑1‑G1) is a replica of the British Railways late‑crest units originally built in 1949. The prototype units, numbered 4001 and 4002, were introduced to alleviate overcrowding on suburban services to and from London and operated for 22 years until 01/10/1971. They were repainted in 1970 to BR blue and renumbered 4901 and 4902.

The kit is offered as a four‑car set with two powered cars, internal lighting, close coupling and steel buffers. It is supplied in full green, green with small yellow ends, and BR blue liveries. The model can be purchased DCC ready, DCC fitted or with DCC sound (LokSound V5.0). The DCC fitting service is not available. The period represented by the model is British Railways late crest.