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Oxford OR76FTRS001

Fordson Tractor Rail Shunter (Blue) 1:76

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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)

Manufacturer description

Oxford Rail Fordson Tractor Rail Shunter (Blue)

Fordson Major tractors were popular agricultural tractors produced between 1945 and 1964. Their robust design, powerful engines, and versatility made them suitable for a wide range of applications in farming.

One unique adaptation of the Fordson tractor however was its modification for rail shunting purposes.

These modified farm tractors were far more affordable than purchasing a locomotive while also requiring less training to operate. This made them very suitable for goods yards, dock and factories.

Catalogue listing

The Oxford Rail Fordson Tractor Rail Shunter (Blue) is a model railway item produced by Oxford Rail. It represents a Fordson tractor converted for use as a shunter, which was a common sight on British Railways in the early years of the railway's existence.

The model is available in 1:76 scale, a popular scale for model railways in the UK. It is part of the Oxford Rail product range, which focuses on producing high-quality models of British railway subjects.

This particular model is designed to represent the early crest of British Railways, which was used from 1948 to 1965. The exact date of production for this model is not specified, but it is likely to be part of a larger range of models covering this period.

The Oxford Rail Fordson Tractor Rail Shunter (Blue) is a useful addition to any model railway layout depicting the early years of British Railways, particularly those set in the 1940s and 1950s.