Charles Collett (1871-1952) succeeded G.J Churchward as Chief Mechanical Engineer of the GWR in 1922. Collett has been accredited more with the implementation of the locomotives designed and planned by his predecessor than of his own original works.
Collett also made huge improvements on the manufacturing processes, design improvements, and standardisation within the GWR. This can perhaps be best appreciated on his design of the coaches of the GWR. His Collett coaches were produced as a result of stringent testing and standardisation of the best bogie designs to ensure the carriages offered the optimum ride and comfort.
Several Collett coaches survive on heritage railways today.
Model
1:148 Scale model of a Second class coach decorated in BR Crimson/Cream livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.
Features
- 1:148 Scale Model
- NEM Couplings
- Highly Detailed Finish
- Finely detailed body, underframe and bogies
- Innovative lightbar feature where an optional Dapol Lightbar can be fitted
- Fine application of livery and decoration details
- Interior Details
- Metal Wheels
Contents
- 1 x Dapol Coach
Optional Extras
This model can be fitted with a Plug-In Lighting Bar to add another level of realism to your railway. A useful guide on how to remove the roof is included in the box.
Other variations of the Dapol Collett Coaches decorated in BR Crimson and Cream are available to create a nice rake of coaches.
Specifications
Operator BR Coach Class Second Running Number W553 Measurements
Length 130mm Minimum Radius 264mm
