KR Models 4DD-OO-R-1-G2

KRM- Bulleid Class 4DD Double Decker 4 Car EMU 4001/4901 BR Green with Full 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 4001/4901 in BR Green with full yellow ends. The model carries the manufacturer part number 4DD‑OO‑R‑1‑G2 and represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

The kit includes two power cars and internal lighting throughout. All units are fitted with close coupling, steel buffers and are available in full green, green with small yellow ends, and BR Blue. DCC‑ready versions, DCC‑fitted units and those with DCC sound (LokSound V5.0) are also offered.

Historically the prototype double‑deck units were ordered by British Railways in 1948 to ease suburban overcrowding. Two units, numbered 4001 and 4002, entered service in 1949 and operated for 22 years until 1 October 1971. In 1970 the locomotives were repainted in BR Blue and renumbered 4901 and 4902. The present model reproduces both running numbers as four‑car packs.