Oxford Diecast 76LW001

Living Wagon Maroon Red

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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
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

An essential part of circus or fairground life, the living wagon, decorated in maroon with black roof accommodating ventilation and chimney stacks, all of which sit on a bright red chassis with substantial brightly coloured red/black wheels. The model features a window at each end and a side door which is placed on an elevated section of the wagon. Access is by ladder which is also provided - conveniently stored on a rack under one of the windows.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Living Wagon – Maroon Red

Manufacturer part number 76LW001. The model depicts a circus or fairground living wagon from the era of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR. The wagon is painted maroon with a black roof that includes ventilation openings and chimney stacks, and it sits on a bright red chassis fitted with prominently coloured red and black wheels.

The vehicle features a window at each end and a side door positioned on an elevated section of the wagon. Access to the interior is provided by a ladder, which is stored on a rack beneath one of the windows. The overall design is intended to represent the essential accommodation wagon used in travelling shows during the mid‑20th‑century railway period.