Oxford Diecast 76BUR004

Burrell Scenic Showmans Locomotive Dragon Anderton & Ro

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

Anderton & Rowland are one of the most famous and oldest names in Showman history, established in the West Country in the mid 1850s by Albert H Haslem, a variety artist, who teamed up with Professor Anderson, a conjuror. After the Professor's death, Albert took on the stage name of Professor Anderton and toured the company with his magic show, eventually becoming Anderton & Rowland. The manufacturers Charles Burrell and Sons of Thetford were well known for their steam engines and agricultural machinery, exporting all over the world. The company, which had its heyday towards the end of the 19th Century, finally closed in 1928, having made over 5000 steam vehicles from their Norfolk base. The intricately detailed model in crimson and gold with a white roof and registered CO 4485 would have been used to power the Anderton & Rowland 'Golden Dragons' ride, inscribed along one side just below the roof, while on the other side the lettering states it as being 'The Pride of the Fens'. You can also see the vehicle name 'Dragon' printed just off centre on the main body of the locomotive. Some interesting printing on the front of the locomotive identifies it as being The Burrell Locomotive and round the edge is the name of W Chamberlin, Amusements Caterers, who must have had a finger in the pie somewhere in the business!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Burrell Scenic Showmans Locomotive “Dragon” – Anderton & Rowland
Manufacturer part number: 76BUR004
Period represented: The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Anderton & Rowland are a historic name in British show‑man entertainment. The company was founded in the West Country in the mid‑1850s by Albert H Haslem, a variety artist who joined forces with the conjuror Professor Anderson. After Anderson’s death Albert adopted the stage name Professor Anderton and the partnership became known as Anderton & Rowland, a brand that remained prominent in travelling amusement displays.

Charles Burrell and Sons of Thetford were noted manufacturers of steam engines and agricultural machinery. Between their inception and closure in 1928 the firm produced more than 5 000 steam vehicles from its Norfolk works, exporting worldwide.

The die‑cast model is rendered in a detailed crimson and gold livery with a white roof and bears the registration CO 4485. The side panels are marked “Golden Dragons” beneath the roof, “The Pride of the Fens” on the opposite side, and the name “Dragon” centred on the main body. Additional printing identifies the locomotive as “The Burrell Locomotive” and includes the name W Chamberlin, Amusements Caterers, indicating a connection with that business.