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Oxford Diecast 76MH011

GWR Mechanical Horse Van Trailer - 1:76 Scale

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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
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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.

 

Catalogue listing

Brand
Oxford Diecast
Manufacturer
Oxford
Product Code
76MH011
RRP
£10.95

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Oxford Diecast GWR Mechanical Horse Van Trailer – 1:76 Scale

The model, part number 76MH011, represents a British Railways Early Crest vehicle. It is presented in 1:76 (OO gauge) scale and depicts the Mechanical Horse van trailer as it appeared in the early post‑war period.

The Mechanical Horse was a simple, sturdy vehicle built on a steel channel frame with a wooden cab; early versions featured canvas doors. It was produced in two load capacities – 3‑ton and 6‑ton – and could reach road speeds of around 20 mph while achieving between 10 and 20 mpg. The design offered good manoeuvrability and was employed by a range of users, including the armed forces for store duties and on aircraft carriers, as well as by railway companies.

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