R40476 BR Collett Coaches Corridor Third No.4551 Class-87 Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet

Detailed surfaces with recessed sheet metal joints

With the de Havilland designed Tiger Moth biplane proving to be such an important pilot training aircraft during the Second World War

EWS placed an order for 250 units in May 1996 to be built at the EMD plant in London

micro geared drive system which allows for a high level of underfloor & full interior detailing

with an eighth expected to head back out in due course

R40476 BR Collett Coaches Corridor Third No.4551 Class-87 Detailed surfaces with recessed sheetAlthough introduced onto the GWR by Collett from 1925, many of these modern for their time coaches lasted in service until the 1960s, with many examples passing into departmental use. Some retained their chocolate and cream livery after nationalisation of Britains railways in 1948 and others were painted in the new owners crimson and cream. These wooden framed, but steel panelled bow ended coaches were also handed in a throw back to the days they were