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Prototype Era
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Fictitious Livery - Prototype eras are merely an indication of when this item may have run, if it really existed!
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.
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KR Models Bulleid Class 4DD Double Decker 4‑Car EMU 4901 ‘What If’ Network SouthEast is supplied with internal lighting and carries the manufacturer part number 4DD‑OO‑R‑1‑NSE. The DCC fitting service is not applicable, though the model can be ordered DCC ready with optional LokSound V5.0 sound.
In 1948 British Rail asked O.V.S Bulleid to devise a solution to reduce overcrowding on suburban services to and from London. Two double‑deck units were built in 1949, numbered 4001 and 4002, and operated as an experiment for 22 years until 1 October 1971. Both units were repainted in BR blue and renumbered 4901 and 4902 in 1970.
The product is offered as four‑car packs for each running number, comprising two power cars, internal lights, close coupling and steel buffers. Available liveries are full green, green with small yellow ends and BR blue. The model can be supplied DCC ready and, if desired, with DCC sound via LokSound V5.0.