Prototype Eras

• Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
• Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

The GWR pioneered the use of diesel railcars for passenger traffic in the 1930s, and their numbers gradually increased with batches from different manufacturers. However, the most numerous variant was the batch built in 1940-42 with its distinctive angular ‘razor edge’ bodywork. Employed on branch lines and local services, they were the perfect single vehicle passenger train and continued to provide sterling service until replaced by BR DMUs in the early-1960s.

• 21 pin DCC interface
• DCC Ready
• Working lights
• NEM couplings
• Sprung buffers
• Interior lighting
• Built By:AEC/GWR Swindon Works
• Number Built:14
• Number Series: 19 – 33
• Service Career: 1940 – 1962
• Purpose: Local Passenger Services
• Length: 250mm