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Oxford OR76TKA001

Class A Tank BRT Staveley Chemicals Class A 5485

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Prototype Eras
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

The 1955 British Railways modernisation plan recognised the fact that the UK rail system required a new high capacity tanker wagon to cater for the growing demand of petroleum products. Working with the Charles Roberts Railway Wagon Works and the Esso Petrol company a modern design capable of higher speeds was developed.

Subsequently a large number of users operated the same vehicles - with their use lasting into the 1990's on commercial traffic and longer in engineers use.

FEATURES

• NEM Couplings
  
• Exterior Details

SPECIFICATIONS

• ITEM NUMBER    OR76TKA001
  
• WAGON TYPE    Class A Tank
  
• LIVERY    Staveley Chemicals
  
• RUNNING NUMBER    5485

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Oxford Class A Tank BRT Staveley Chemicals – Running number 5485, manufacturer part number OR76TKA001. The vehicle is a Class A tank wagon in the Staveley Chemicals livery, representing the British Rail Blue period as defined by TOPS.

The design originated from the 1955 British Railways modernisation plan, which identified a need for a high‑capacity tanker wagon to meet the growing demand for petroleum products. Working with Charles Roberts Railway Wagon Works and the Esso Petrol Company, a modern wagon capable of higher speeds was produced.

The type was widely adopted by a range of operators. Its use on commercial traffic continued into the 1990s, with further service in engineering roles extending beyond that date.

Key features include NEM couplings and a robust external finish. The specifications are as follows: item number OR76TKA001, wagon type Class A tank, livery Staveley Chemicals, running number 5485.