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Oxford OR76TOA002

GWR Toad Brake GWR 6 Wheel Plated late Bridport

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

Manufacturer description

Introduced in 1900, the only 6 wheel Brakes built by the GWR. These are coded AA1 and were braked on all wheels. Suited for 22 tons - or later 24 tons. They were ideal for the heavy coal trains operated over parts of the network in that period.

Later the lower planking on the bodies was covered by metal sheathing - our model will reproduce both Planked and Plated variants. Many vehicles survived through to BR days and were not withdrawn until the 1950's.

 

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

Oxford GWR Toad Brake – GWR 6‑wheel, late Bridport version.

The model is finished in GWR grey with a pristine paintwork and measures 107 mm in length. It is supplied by the manufacturer under part number OR76TOA002 and represents the period of the Big Four railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

The real brake, introduced in 1900, was the sole six‑wheel brake built by the Great Western Railway. Coded AA1, it featured brakes on all wheels and was rated for loads of 22 tons, later increased to 24 tons, making it suitable for the heavy coal trains of the era.

Both the original planked version and the later plated version – in which the lower planking was covered by metal sheathing – are reproduced. Many examples remained in service through the British Railways era and were not withdrawn until the 1950s.