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Hornby R60293

United Oil Importers - 20t Tanker Wagon

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

This example is typical of the tank wagon traffic found on British railways in the 20th century. Tank wagons were divided into Class A and Class B, with the less common Class A wagons being built to contain more volatile substances. 

This newly tooled model carries the ‘United Oil Importers’ livery in silver with black text and a red underframe.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Hornby United Oil Importers 20t Tanker Wagon is a model from the 2025 Range. It is offered in painted finish, with a gauge of OO. The model features moulded plastic buffers and a wide tension lock coupling. It measures 98 mm in length and is coloured silver.

The model represents a typical tank wagon from the 20th century, which was used to transport various substances across British railways. Tank wagons were classified into Class A and Class B, with the less common Class A wagons designed to carry more volatile substances.

This particular model carries the livery of United Oil Importers, featuring a silver base colour with black text and a red underframe. The model is designed to represent the era of the Big Four railway companies, which included the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.