Oxford Diecast 76AK013

Austin 3 Way Van Wynns - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

WYNNS was established in Newport, Monmouthshire, in 1863. Its founder, Thomas Wynn was originally employed on the railways, but soon saw a need for an improved "onward distribution" system after goods were unloaded from the trains. Using a fleet of horses and carts, he transported goods that were delivered directly to Newport by rail and soon formed an association with a local flourmill, delivering flour to bakeries and shops in the local valleys. An association that carried on until well into the 1950s, when the mill had to close. After the death of Thomas Wynn in 1878, his 15 year-old son, Robert Wynn (who later gave his name to the company) took over the business with the help of his eldest sister, Emma. The business continued to grow and Robert saw the possibilities for heavy haulage as the steel works in Newport were developed. In 1890 he built a boiler wagon capable of carrying 40 tons of heavy machinery with the propulsion still provided by up to 48 horses. The K8 (3 Way) Van commenced production in 1947 and the van cost £535. It earned the name 3-Way due to the door configuration. To assist loading and unloading, it featured double doors on the near and offside, as well as opening near doors. With a payload of 25 cwt and a short wheelbase, it proved a very nippy vehicle for delivery purposes. The van was discontinued in 1954, by which time over 26,500 had been manufactured. This little K8 is shown in the WYNNS livery and carries the registration EDW 640.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin 3‑Way Van Wynns – 1:76 Scale

The model (manufacturer part number 76AK013) represents a British Railways Late‑Crest vehicle, specifically the Wynns K8 (3‑Way) van introduced in 1947. The die‑cast replica is produced in 1:76 scale and carries the registration EDW 640 in the original Wynns livery.

Wynns was founded in Newport, Monmouthshire, in 1863 by Thomas Wynn, who expanded the family business from horse‑drawn carts delivering railway freight to include heavy haulage for local steel works. After Thomas’s death in 1878 his son Robert Wynn took control, and the company continued to grow, producing the K8 van from 1947 until its discontinuation in 1954 after more than 26 500 units were built. The K8 featured double doors on both near and off‑side, an additional opening near door, a payload of 25 cwt and a short wheelbase, making it a nimble delivery vehicle.

The Oxford Diecast model captures these historical details and is appropriate for collectors interested in post‑war British commercial vehicles.