{"product_id":"oo-gwr-toplight-m-line-city-gwr-shtbutton-third-brke","title":"OO GWR Toplight M\/Line City GWR Shtbutton Third Brke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOO GWR Toplight City Third Brake delivers authentic Great Western Railway coaching stock with integrated guard’s accommodation for OO gauge modellers recreating pre-nationalisation passenger services.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGWR Toplight Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic toplight body construction with upper ventilation windows, representing early 20th-century Great Western Railway coaching stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCity Third Brake Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines third-class passenger seating with a brake compartment for guard duties and luggage handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntegrated Brake Section:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes end brake compartment detail typical of GWR operational requirements on branch and rural services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Period Detailing:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine panel lines, accurate door placement, and proportionally correct windows consistent with GWR design standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale:\u003c\/b\u003e OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRailway Company:\u003c\/b\u003e Great Western Railway (GWR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoach Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Toplight Third Brake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLivery:\u003c\/b\u003e GWR Passenger Green (typical representation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready-to-run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint\/Glue:\u003c\/b\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoupling Type:\u003c\/b\u003e OO standard coupling compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e One OO scale passenger coach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e OO gauge railway modellers building GWR branch line trains, rural passenger services, mixed coaching formations, and pre-nationalisation layouts requiring operational brake vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Western Railway toplight brake third coaches were essential components of mixed passenger trains, particularly on rural and branch lines. The inclusion of a brake compartment allowed the guard to manage luggage, parcels, and train safety operations while maintaining passenger accommodation in the same vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design reflects the practical efficiency of early 20th-century railway operations, where combining functions within a single coach helped optimise train lengths and operational flexibility across lightly used routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ready-to-run OO scale coach can be placed directly into passenger formations on compatible OO gauge track. It is best used at the end of GWR train sets alongside other toplight coaches and steam locomotives to create authentic branch line services. Regular maintenance of wheels and track will ensure smooth operation.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a detailed scale model. Assembly, paint, and glue are not required. It is not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dapol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44474273464476,"sku":"D4P020301","price":120.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/files\/D4P020301.webp?v=1730132779","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/oo-gwr-toplight-m-line-city-gwr-shtbutton-third-brke","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}