Dapol GWR Manor 4-6-0

Dapol are producing a newly tooled OO gauge model of the Class 78xx 'Manor' 4-6-0 locomotive. A total of seven variations will be available covering usage by both the GWR and British Railways, in various different conditions. These new models are expected to arrive by December 2021.

Dapol’s GWR Manor will feature:

Highly detailed model with separately fitted parts
Accurate tooling variations
Digital & Sound capability (Tool-free NEXT-18 socket)
Provision for dual speakers (Sugar cube in smokebox & bass reflex in tender)
Diecast compensated chassis
Full profile cylinder
Detailed cab interior
Sprung pony truck
Firebox glow effect

Forthcoming Models

Expected: Q4 2021
The images below show decorated samples which are subject to change and may not be fully representative of the final models.

4S-001-001 - 7800 "Torquay Manor" in GWR green with shirtbutton emblem - £140.72
4S-001-001D - 7800 "Torquay Manor" in GWR green with shirtbutton emblem - Digital Fitted - £167.11

4S-001-002 - 7814 "Fringford Manor" in GWR green with GWR lettering - £140.72
4S-001-002D - 7814 "Fringford Manor" in GWR green with GWR lettering - Digital Fitted - £167.11

4S-001-003 - 7807 "Compton Manor" in GWR green with post-war G W lettering - £140.72
4S-001-003D - 7807 "Compton Manor" in GWR green with post-war G W lettering - Digital Fitted - £167.11

4S-001-004 - 7823 "Hook Norton Manor" in BR lined black with early emblem - £140.72
4S-001-004D - 7823 "Hook Norton Manor" in BR lined black with early emblem - Digital Fitted - £167.11

4S-001-005 - 7819 "Hinton Manor" in BR black with early emblem - £140.72
4S-001-005D - 7819 "Hinton Manor" in BR black with early emblem - Digital Fitted - £167.11

4S-001-006 - 7810 "Draycott Manor" in BR lined green with early emblem - £140.72
4S-001-006D - 7810 "Draycott Manor" in BR lined green with early emblem - Digital Fitted - £167.11

4S-001-007 - 7827 "Lydham Manor" in BR lined green with late crest - £140.72
4S-001-007D - 7827 "Lydham Manor" in BR lined green with late crest - Digital Fitted - £167.11

Prototype Information

7808 ‘Cookham Manor’ at Didcot in May 2010. ©Tony Hisgett Despite being successful, the GWR ‘Hall’ and ‘Grange’ classes were not able to cover the full range of duties previously undertaken by the 43xx class. The GWR decided to produce a lighter locomotive in the form of the ‘Manor’ class. They were much lighter and had a wider route availability. 20 were produced by GWR utilising 43xx ‘Mogul’ parts, with BR producing 10 more. The class saw use on mixed traffic workings across South Wales and the West Country. (Information provided via Wikipedia)
Type of Locomotive	Steam
Builder	GWR/ BR Swindon Works
Build Date	1938 to 1939 & 1950
Total Built	30
Wheel Configuration	4-6-0
Tractive Effort	27,340 lbf
Operated By	Great Western Railway and British Railways
Main Duties	Mixed Traffic
In Service Until	1965
Surviving Examples	9

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