Dapol O Railcar GWR Gloucester (2023)
Dave Martin
Model overview
A similar GWR Railcar stands at Oxford in May 1956. ©Dr Neil Clifton
Railcar GWR Gloucester
Scale: O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Manufacturer: Dapol - Manufacturer Profile
First Introduced: 2023
DCC Capability: DCC Ready. 21-pin socket
Detailing
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Door handles Door steps Handrails Lamp irons Pipe work Roof railing Side skirts Vents |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Front valance Sprung buffers |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Detailed & painted Detailed guards compartment Glazing Seating Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Engine Fuel tank Pipework Underframe mounted horns |
Detail pack also contains... |
Gearbox Covers |
Wheel "aesthetics" |
Chemically-blackened Painted |
Mechanical
Body Construction |
Plastic with metal parts |
Chassis construction |
Heavy diecast |
Coupling type |
No couplings |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
8 wheels |
Minimum radius |
4ft |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Secured with one or more screws |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
Working cosmetic features |
Sliding Luggage Doors |
Electrical
DCC Capability: |
DCC Ready. 21-pin socket |
DCC speaker |
Provision for a speaker (dimensions unknown) |
Motor location |
Low profile mechanism below floor |
Motor type |
5-pole with flywheel |
Pickups |
All wheels |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |
Working lights |
Cab light Directional headlights & tail lights Interior lighting |
