LBSCR Stroudley 4 Wheel Profile and Models
A train of 4-wheel caoches led by a Class A1 Terrier. ©Dave Searle Collection
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The LBSCR's Stroudley designed 4-wheel coaches were constrcuted in the late 1800s and were used on a variety of local and main line services. The sets consisted of between eight and eleven coaches, which were each 26ft long on a 15ft wheelbase. They were originally close coupled with a bar but later, some main line coaches were fitted with short buffers and amalgamated into the suburban sets, with only the brake ends featuring long buffers. Braking initially was only available through the guard's handbrake but later on, all coaches were fitted with Westinghouse air brakes. Lighting was originally provided by oil lamps, however many coaches were later converted to gas lighting, and from 1881, some were fitted with electric lights, powered by a dynamo in the brake coach. (Information provided by Dapol) |
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Type of Vehicle |
Coach |
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Builder |
London, Brighton & South Coast Railway |
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Build Dates |
1870 to 1890 |
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Total Built |
1,500 |
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Operators |
LBSCR |
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In Service Until |
1920s (some used later on the Isle of Wight and for departmental purposes) |
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
LBSCR - London, Brighton and South Coast Railway
SR olive green
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Roxey Mouldings |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
4C60 View |
LBSCR Stroudley Brake Third coach kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Roxey Mouldings |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
4C61 View |
LBSCR Stroudley Full Third kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
