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Oxford Diecast 76MH008

Southern Rail Box Van - 1:76 Scale

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

Manufacturer description

The Mechanical Horse was a very simple and sturdy vehicle constructed on a steel channel frame with a cab made of wood, the early versions having canvas doors. It came in two sizes, capable of carrying loads of 3-ton and six ton. The vehicles were very manoeuvrable and had a road speed of about 20 mph and could do between 10 and 20 mpg. They were used by quite a number of companies including the armed forces where they were used in stores and on aircraft carriers as well as with railway companies.

 

Dimensions and Weights

Packed: 13.8cm x 8.2cm x 6.3cm ( L x W x H )

Unpacked: 10.5cm x 2.9cm x 4.1cm ( L x W x H )

Catalogue listing

Brand
Oxford Diecast
Manufacturer
Oxford
Product Code
76MH008
GTIN
5060095684610
RRP
£10.95
Release date
TBA

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Oxford Diecast Southern Rail Box Van – 1:76 scale model, part number 76MH008. The model represents the Southern Railway period within the era of the Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR). It is a die‑cast replica of a traditional railway box van, produced in a highly detailed, 1:76 (OO) scale suitable for model railway layouts.

The accompanying description refers to the Mechanical Horse, a simple, sturdy vehicle built on a steel channel frame with a wooden cab and early versions fitted with canvas doors. It was available in two load capacities – 3‑ton and 6‑ton – and could achieve a road speed of around 20 mph, consuming between 10 and 20 mpg. The vehicle was widely used by commercial firms, the armed forces (including stores and aircraft carriers) and several railway companies.

Packed dimensions: 13.8 cm × 8.2 cm × 6.3 cm (L × W × H).
Unpacked dimensions: 10.5 cm × 2.9 cm × 4.1 cm (L × W × H).

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