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Oxford OR76BOOM02

Railgun Gladiator WWII Railgun

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Prototype Era
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)

Manufacturer description

The British Army railway gun was somewhat of an oddity considering that there was no rail link between the UK and Mainland Europe during either of the World Wars, however the intention would be for them to be shipped overseas and used on European rails. The 13.5 inch rail howitzer was created using a cannon intended for a battleship mounted onto a carriage in Newcastle in late 1917. Two service examples nicknamed the Scene-Shifter and the Boche Buster were sent to France in early 1918, providing firepower in abundance with an effective range of 36,500 meters until the end of the war some months later. The railguns would be stored after the war, however would not see service in World War Two. Note:this product includes a small Vacuum pipe which can be placed on the static model if desired. The vacuum pipe is located on the bogie located the opposite end from the barrel. This pipe will foul the movement of the bogie if you wish to run your wagon on your layout.

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Model details

Prototype information

The Oxford Rail Gun - Railgun Gladiator WWII Railgun is a model representing a railway gun from the Second World War period. The model is available in War Department livery, with a painted finish and a green colour scheme.

The model measures 370mm in length and is designed for use on OO gauge tracks. It is intended to be operated by the War Department. The model depicts the period of the Big Four railway companies, which includes the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, the Great Western Railway, the London and North Eastern Railway, and the Southern Railway.

The model includes a small vacuum pipe that can be placed on the static model if desired. This pipe is located on the bogie positioned at the opposite end of the barrel to the main body of the model. It is worth noting that the vacuum pipe may cause interference with the movement of the bogie if the model is intended for running on a layout. The model is part of Oxford Rail's product range.