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Oxford OR76WW009

Warwell With Steam Road Engine

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

After the initial urgency of transporting Sherman tanks, the wagons were loaned to the railway companies - often still in their military paint work. Eventually the railway companies (especially BR bought the Warwells for their own use).

Here we have an early example of it's usefulness, moving a Steam Roller which would otherwise be too large for the Loading Gauge.

 

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Model details

Prototype information

The Oxford Warwell With Steam Road Engine model represents a vehicle from the post-war era of British railways, during the period of the Big Four railway companies. This model is part of the Oxford Rail product range.

The real-life Warwell wagon was first introduced in 1942 for transporting Sherman tanks, but it continued to be used after the end of the Second World War. Initially, the wagons were loaned to railway companies, often still in their military livery. Over time, these companies, including British Railways, acquired the Warwells for their own use.

This model showcases the versatility of the Warwell wagon, featuring a Steam Roller being transported, which would normally be too large for the loading gauge.