Oxford Diecast MAN01CT

Robert Laidlaw MAN TGX D-TEC CombiTrailer - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

MAN TGX D-TEC Combi Trailer - Robert Laidlaw Haulage Ltd of Falkirk

Robert Laidlaw Haulage Ltd of Falkirk was founded by the current owner/driver Rab Laidlaw in 1972, with a Dodge 16 ton truck with tipper body. Today, his modern fleet also includes Volvos, Leyland DAF's and Scanias, each wearing the eye-catching red and blue tartan. The thrust of his business is servicing his major clients, as the chief contractor for Calor Gas in Scotland. The D-TEC trailer is suitable for the loading of containers from all of the popular Railway scale brands. The rear section can hold 45,40, two 20 or one 20 foot container. It also splits into 2 sections.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Robert Laidlaw MAN TGX D-TEC Combi Trailer – 1:76 scale model, part number MAN01CT. The model depicts a MAN TGX D-TEC combi‑trailer used by Robert Laidlaw Haulage Ltd of Falkirk during the period of railway rebuilding.

Robert Laidlaw Haulage Ltd was established in 1972 by Rab Laidlaw, initially operating a Dodge 16‑ton tipper truck. The contemporary fleet includes Volvo, Leyland DAF and Scania vehicles painted in the company’s distinctive red and blue tartan livery, and the firm acts as the principal contractor for Calor Gas in Scotland.

The D‑TEC trailer is designed to carry standard railway‑scale containers. Its rear section can accommodate a 45‑foot, a 40‑foot, two 20‑foot, or a single 20‑foot container, and the trailer can be split into two sections for easier handling.