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Oxford OR76TKA003

Class A Tank ESSO 4022 Class A Original Suspension

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

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. Our model will feature the Class A, and shorter Class B tanks . Class B tanks featuring a heater unit for heavier oils. Both original and upgraded suspension styles will be offered.

 

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Prototype information

Oxford Class A Tank ESSO 4022 – Class A – Original Suspension

Manufacturer part number: OR76TKA003. The model represents the British Railways “Late Crest” period, reflecting the design introduced under the 1955 British Railways modernisation plan.

The plan identified a need for a high‑capacity tanker wagon capable of carrying petroleum products at higher speeds. In partnership with Charles Roberts Railway Wagon Works and the Esso petrol company, a modern design was produced. The original wagons were operated by numerous railway companies, remained in commercial service into the 1990s and continued in engineering use thereafter.

The model kit offers both the full‑length Class A tank and the shorter Class B tank, the latter equipped with a heater unit for heavier oils. Both the original suspension and an upgraded suspension version are available.