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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
We all love a steam roller and this one makes a bright change from the utilitarian green, appearing with a vibrant red and black body with gold/black pin lining, a dark grey roof with cream underside, registered SV 5862.
The Fowler Road Roller Works No. 15981 'Eve' was built in 1923 and was owned/used by L B Donn & Son (Engineers) of Thurgoland in South Yorkshire. 'Eve' has appeared regularly at steam rallies around the UK.
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Oxford Diecast Fowler Steam Roller No. 15981 “Eve”, 1:76 scale. Manufacturer part number 76FSR006. The model represents the British Railways early crest period.
The die‑cast model is finished in a vibrant red and black livery with gold‑on‑black pin lining, a dark grey roof and a cream‑coloured underside. The rollers are marked with the registration SV 5862.
The original Fowler Road Roller Works No. 15981 “Eve” was built in 1923 and was owned by L B Donn & Son (Engineers) of Thurgoland, South Yorkshire. The real machine has been a regular feature at steam rallies throughout the United Kingdom.