Oxford Diecast - NTR008 - Passenger Train, Electric, Dick Kerr Tram - Company - 1858

Specific Item Information: A closed top tram heading as the No. 38 to Abbey Wood via the Old Kent Road, this double decker appears in bright red with grey roof, red staircase and olive brown interior. The chassis and pantograph are moulded in black and the London Transport lettering is printed in gold. Period advertising along the tram sides is promoting Walters Palm Toffees on one side and Littlewoods on the other, rounding off this century old public transport vehicle.

Prototype History: The Dick, Kerr Type tram was the classic British tram design. It was the most common tram seen on Britain's tramways until the 1950s. The Trams were built by Dick, Kerr & Co. of Preston and Kilmarnock. They were the flagship design of the company. Many different types of the tram were designed. These included:.

The Fully Enclosed Tram - All of the tram and driver's compartment was enclosed. The Semi-Enclosed Tram - All of the tram except the driver's compartment was enclosed. The Open Tram - All of the tram was open to the elements. Many variations of the tram were designed, including the double-deck and single deck tram.

Road Name History: This entry is a placeholder for when readily available information on the correct company is not available. or not worth the effort of creating an entry for.

Manufacturer Information: Established in 1993, Oxford Diecast is a British Company that specializes in high-quality die-cast metal vehicles. Produced in various scales, the firm's models are marketed as collector items, gifts, and promotional products. Their largest production goes to OO scale (1:76) and in 2015 they introduced railway products under 'Oxford Rail' brand.
Their N-scale collection is using the 1:148 scale ratio as most British manufacturers.