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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
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‑Deck 4‑car EMU, running numbers 4002/4902, supplied in British Railways green with small yellow ends and fitted with DCC sound (LokSound V5.0). The model carries the manufacturer part number 4DD‑OO‑S‑2‑G1 and includes interior lighting. It represents the late‑crest period of British Railways.
In 1948 British Railways asked O.V.S. Bulleid to devise a solution for overcrowding on suburban services to and from London. Two double‑deck units were built in 1949, originally numbered 4001 and 4002, and operated for 22 years until 1 October 1971. In 1970 the units were repainted in BR blue and renumbered 4901 and 4902.
The product is offered as a four‑car pack containing two power cars, all with internal lights, close coupling and steel buffers. Variants are available in full green, green with small yellow ends and BR blue. Models are supplied DCC ready, with optional DCC fitting and DCC sound.