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OO Gauge Autocoach Artwork Update
Neil Morrlle
Sep 23, 2023
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OO Gauge Autocoach - Artwork Update
Dapol Has received a fully working EP of the OO Gauge Autocoach and has started to review the artworks for the project. We are delighted to be able to share images of the EP and Artworks. Artworks are provisional and shown for illustration only.
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 They were used on branch lines from Cornwall to Wales and retained their gas lighting until withdrawn, the first in 1956, the last in November 1957.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 Plastic 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.
Proposed Liveries
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 a fully working Engineering Prototype (EP) which has had several improvements made to it based on the feedback provided to the factory based on the 1st shot evaluation made a months ago. the design team will evaluate the EP and provide necessary extra feedback to the factory for further tweaking of the tooling suit.
Artworks are currently under review and will be forwarded to the factory when they are complete and any small niggles have been ironed out. we will then be waiting for decorated samples to be prepared.
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