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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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
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Oxford Diecast Scammell Showtrac & Dodgem Trailer – Anderton & Rowland
Manufacturer part number: 76SST005
Period represented by this model: British Railways Early Crest
The model comprises two pieces – a Scammell Showtrac tractor unit and a Super Dodgems trailer – finished in Anderton & Rowland's maroon and red livery. The trailer bears cream and green promotional lettering with the slogan “Come to the Fair A & R Dodgems”, while the tractor features printed details including “Anderton & Rowlands Amusements Bristol & Plymouth” and the name “Gladiator” on each side of the bonnet, plus an orange roof beacon.
The Anderton & Rowland company, a West Country amusement firm established in the 1850s, is noted for its long history in the fairground trade and is popular among model collectors.