All New OO Gauge Autocoach

Dapol is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new OO Gauge Auto coach at the London Festival of Model Railways 2023.

Prototype

Our model is based on the six coaches numbered 36 to 41 constructed during 1907 under Lot 1126 to Diagram ‘N ’. All were built new as driving trailers and not later conversions from old steam rail motors. They were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until withdrawn, the first in 1956, the last in November 1957. Number 38 is preserved on the Telford Steam Railway  as pictured above.

Specification

• Finely moulded bogie frames with NEM profile wheels        
• Superbly detailed body with many separately added parts             
• Sprung Metal Buffers             
• Removable roof for easy insertion of crew and passengers       
• Expertly applied livery        
• Working interior lights DCC and DCC Sound Fitted option available   

Proposed Liveries

• 4P-004-001   -   Autocoach GWR 37 Lined Crimson Lake 
• 4P-004-002   -   Autocoach GWR 40 Lined Chocolate & Cream 
• 4P-004-003   -   Autocoach GWR Twin Cities Crest 41 Chocolate & Cream 
• 4P-004-004   -   Autocoach GWR Shirt Button 39 Chocolate & Cream 
• 4P-004-005   -   Autocoach BR W37W Carmine & Cream 
• 4P-004-006   -   Autocaoch BR W36 Crimson 
• 4P-004-007   -   Autocoach BR W38 Maroon   

Sales Price

Project Update

The project has reached the end of the CAD stage and has moved on to the tool shop. We are currently waiting for first shots and look forward to being able to share images of these with you in the coming months.