Oxford Diecast 76WB001

Water Bowser Alan Sparkes

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The water bowser from the nostalgic age of steam power. Water bowsers were a great way of carrying extra water either to areas where there was insufficient piped water or to accompany steam vehicles which needed topping up during the course of their daily work. The period version modelled here in 1:76 scale probably held around 8 gallons which could be siphoned off by opening the tap and hose.

The black tank is sitting on a brown frame and has bright red wheels. The water supplier's details - Alan Sparkes of Stanton Drew, Bristol - are printed on the sides of the bowser, which is registered CF 3348. The rear of the tank indicates its use for steam cultivation. Put it alongside your steam agricultural engines for extra interest.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Water Bowser – Alan Sparkes

Manufacturer part number 76WB001 is a 1:76 scale model representing a British Railways late crest water bowser. The model is designed to illustrate the type of water tank used in the steam era for supplying extra water to sites lacking piped water or to top up steam vehicles during operation.

The tank is painted black, rests on a brown frame and is fitted with bright red wheels. It bears the printed details of the water supplier, Alan Sparkes of Stanton Drew, Bristol, and carries the registration CF 3348. The rear of the tank is marked for steam cultivation, making it a suitable companion for steam agricultural engine collections.