N Collett Coach – Chocolate & Cream Brake Composite “Shirtbutton” No. 7061
Featuring:
- Great Western Railway Collett Coaching Stock: N scale Collett brake composite coach No. 7061, finished in classic GWR chocolate and cream livery with “shirtbutton” roundel, representing refined interwar passenger design.
- N Gauge Compatibility: Designed for N gauge (9mm) track systems, suitable for branch lines, secondary services, and mainline passenger formations.
- Authentic GWR Detailing: Includes accurate Collett-era body profile, brake compartment detailing, and period-correct “shirtbutton” insignia reflecting 1930s Great Western Railway branding.
- Ready-to-Run Operation: Factory assembled and ready for immediate use with compatible N gauge locomotives.
Technical Specifications:
- Scale: N Scale (1:148)
- Gauge: N Gauge (9mm)
- Type: GWR Collett Brake Composite Coach
- Number: 7061
- Livery: GWR Chocolate & Cream (Shirtbutton era)
- Era: Interwar / early BR transition period
- Material: Injection-moulded plastic with fine printed detailing
- Assembly: Ready-to-run
- Paint/Glue: Not required
- Compatibility Notes: Suitable for operation with GWR steam locomotives, especially pannier tanks and Collett-era express engines
- Recommended Age: 14+
Finished Model Dimensions (Approximate)
- Scale: N (1:148)
- Gauge: 9mm
Perfect For:
N gauge railway modellers recreating Great Western Railway express and branch passenger services from the 1930s through to early British Railways transition-era operations.
Why this model matters
Collett coaching stock represented the mature design era of the Great Western Railway under chief mechanical engineer Charles Collett. These coaches were widely used across express, secondary, and branch services, forming the backbone of GWR passenger operations.
The “shirtbutton” livery period reflects a distinctive branding phase in GWR history, when the company adopted a simplified roundel emblem as part of its corporate identity. This makes No. 7061 an important representation of interwar railway styling and design evolution.
How to use it
Include the coach in mixed GWR passenger formations or as part of branch line sets. Pair with appropriate GWR steam locomotives for historically accurate operations. Ensure coupling compatibility for smooth running on N gauge layouts.
This is a scale model coach. It is not a toy.