📢 Please take a minute to read this personal message from the creator of RailwayModels.uk

Back to product list

Oxford OR76TOA003

BR 6 Wheel Plated Bordesley Junction

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

Prototype Era
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

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 Many vehicles survived through to BR days and were not withdrawn until the 1950's.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

The Oxford Toad Brake Van model is a 6 wheel plated representation of a GWR Toad Brake Van, specifically the Bordesley Junction W56955 model. This model is depicted in British Railways Early Crest livery and features a pristine finish.

The GWR Toad Brake Van was first introduced in 1894 and became a well-known item of freight travel. The nickname 'Toad' originated from the GWR's telegraphic code for a brake van, with each model allocated a specific diagram number in the AA series.

The Toad Brake Van was used over many years and was painted in various colours, including GWR Grey and Departmental Yellow. Some models featured town names printed on the sides to indicate the destination.

Key features of the van include a large guard compartment that spans three quarters of the chassis, with a veranda covering the remaining quarter. This design allowed the guard to ride on the outside during shunting and journeys.

This model is part of the Oxford Rail range and is available in OO gauge. The model measures 107mm in length and is representative of a GWR vehicle from the British Railways Early Crest period.