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Oxford OR76WW002

Warwell A Diamond Bogies BR Brown DM360331

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

Manufacturer description

Introduced in 1942 for the transport of Sherman tanks, the 50T bogie Warwell wagon continued to see service after the end of the Second World War. British Railways obtained many of the wagons as they were most suited for the transportation of loads unsuitable for flat wagons.

Recoded 'Weltrol' - this wagon would have moved these large loads around the rail network.

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Prototype information

The Oxford Warwell A Diamond Bogies BR Brown DM360331 model is a representation of a 50T bogie Warwell wagon in British Railways Early Crest livery. The model features a running number of DM360331 and is finished in pristine condition.

The 50T bogie Warwell wagon was introduced in 1942 for the transportation of Sherman tanks. Following the end of the Second World War, many of the wagons were obtained by British Railways, who found them suitable for hauling loads that were not compatible with flat wagons.

The wagon was also recorded as a 'Weltrol', indicating its use in moving large loads around the rail network.