GWR AEC ‘Razor Edge' Railcar GWR chocolate/cream (dark grey roof and GWR coat of arms) No.29 Diesel Locomotive
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
FEATURES
- 21 pin DCC interface
- DCC ready
- Working lights
- Interior lighting
- Sprung buffers
- Sound ready
SPECIFICATIONS
- BUILT BY AEC/GWR Swindon Works
- NUMBER BUILT 14
- NUMBER SERIES 19 - 33
- SERVICE CAREER 1940 - 1962
- PURPOSE Local Passenger Services
MEASUREMENTS
- LENGTH 440mm
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Description
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
FEATURES
- 21 pin DCC interface
- DCC ready
- Working lights
- Interior lighting
- Sprung buffers
- Sound ready
SPECIFICATIONS
- BUILT BY AEC/GWR Swindon Works
- NUMBER BUILT 14
- NUMBER SERIES 19 - 33
- SERVICE CAREER 1940 - 1962
- PURPOSE Local Passenger Services
MEASUREMENTS
- LENGTH 440mm
