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OO Gauge Autocoach
Dapol
Jul 19, 2023
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OO Gauge Autocoach - First Shot Evaluation
Dapol is delighted to be able to share images of it's Autocoach first shots
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 They were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until withdrawn, the first in 1956, the last in November 1957.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
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
Latest First Shot Samples
The images below are are of hand assembled first shots and are shown for illustration only. Our design team is working with the factory to make the necessary improvements. See project update section below for more detail.
Latest First Shot Samples
- 4P-004-001 Autocoach GWR 37 Lined Crimson
- 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 Autocoach BR W36 Crimson
- 4P-004-007 Autocoach BR W38 Maroon
Recommended Retail Price
DCC Ready
£80.00
DCC Fitted
£115.00
DCC Sound
£195.00
Project Update
We have received the first shots that have been hand assembled and the design team have been busy reviewing them and providing feedback to the factory.
The following improvements have been found thus far:
- Roof fit - profile of the roof and end walls of the coach.
- Area below axle box to be cored out.
- On the driving end the gong on some versions will not be fitted and the tooling will be modified to accommodate this.
- Auto driving gear accessory being modified to be a single piece addition to the model should the modeler wish to fit it.
Artworks are currently underway and we look forward to bringing you news of these in a later update in the near future.
Pre-Order at your preferred Dapol stockist today
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