Oxford Diecast 76MH019

Scammell 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

Bound to be snapped up by 00 gauge railway enthusiasts, particularly those favouring London, Midland & Scottish from any era, this newly liveried Scammell Mechanical Horse Trailer is employed as an Express Parcels Traffic vehicle. Registered ANK 715, the three wheeler cab section is maroon with white LMS lettering. The trailer is also maroon on a black chassis, with the upper sides and roof painted black. The lower sides of the trailer carry the LMS lettering in yellow with 'LMS Express Parcels Traffic' printed white against the black upper body. The Scammell was synonymous with railway goods yards for decades with LMS being one of the Big Four prior to the nationalisation of the railways.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Scammell Mechanical Horse Van Trailer – 1:76 scale model, part number 76MH019. The model represents the British Railways Early Crest period and is aimed at 00 gauge railway hobbyists, especially those who model London, Midland & Scottish (LMS) stock.

The three‑wheel cab is painted maroon with white LMS lettering and carries the registration ANK 715. The trailer’s chassis is black; its upper sides and roof are also black, while the lower sides are maroon with yellow LMS lettering and the wording “LMS Express Parcels Traffic” printed in white on the black upper body. The Scammell Mechanical Horse was a common sight in railway goods yards, and LMS was one of the “Big Four” railway companies before nationalisation.