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Oxford OR76WW002W

Warwell A Diamond Bogies BR Weathered Dm360332

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late 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.

Finished with an application of weathering to replicate this vehicle when in use.

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Model details

Prototype information

Oxford Rail's Warwell A Diamond Bogies model, DM360332 is a representation of a British Railways vehicle from the early post-war period. The model is finished in bauxite livery, which is a common colour scheme for British Railways wagons at that time. The vehicle's running number is DM360331.

This model is part of the Oxford Rail range and is designed to replicate a Warwell wagon, which was originally introduced in 1942 for the transport of Sherman tanks. After the end of the Second World War, the wagons continued to see service, with British Railways obtaining many of them due to their suitability for carrying large loads.

The model has been weathered to give it a realistic appearance, simulating the wear and tear of a vehicle in regular use. The Warwell wagon was also known as a 'Weltrol', indicating its use in transporting large loads around the rail network.