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Oxford OR76TKB003

Class B Tank Regent Class B Revised Suspension 441

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI images rather than photographs

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.

FEATURES

• NEM Couplings
  
• Exterior Details
  
• Revised Suspension Version

SPECIFICATIONS

• ITEM NUMBER    OR76TKB003
  
• WAGON TYPE    Class B Tank
  
• LIVERY    Regent
  
• RUNNING NUMBER    441

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Oxford Class B Tank Regent Class B Revised Suspension 441 is a model of a British Railways Class B tank wagon. It is represented by the manufacturer part number OR76TKB003 and depicts the British Railways late Crest period.

The design originated from the 1955 British Railways modernisation plan, which identified the need for a high‑capacity tanker wagon to meet the growing demand for petroleum products. In partnership with Charles Roberts Railway Wagon Works and the Esso Petrol Company, a modern wagon capable of higher speeds was produced. The type saw extensive use by a range of operators, remaining in commercial service into the 1990s and continuing in engineering service thereafter.

Key features include NEM couplings, a revised suspension system and specific exterior detailing. The wagon is livery‑finished in Regent, carries the running number 441 and is classified as a Class B tank wagon.