Oxford Diecast - NMH004 - Truck, Scammell, Mechanical Horse - London and North Eastern - EGT 886
Stock Number | NMH004 |
Original Retail Price | £6.75 |
Brand | Oxford Diecast |
Manufacturer | Oxford Diecast |
Body Style | Oxford Diecast Truck Scammell Mechanical Horse |
Image Provider's Website | Link |
Prototype Vehicle | Truck, Scammell, Mechanical Horse (Details) |
Road or Company Name | London and North Eastern (Details) |
Road or Reporting Number | EGT 886 |
Paint Color(s) | Blue |
Print Color(s) | Red & White |
Additional Markings/Slogan | Express Parcels Service |
Item Category | Vehicles |
Model Type | Trucks |
Model Subtype | Scammell |
Model Variety | Mechanical Horse |
Prototype Region | Europe |
Prototype Era | NA Era III: Transition (1939 - 1957) |
Years Produced | 1933-1968 |
Scale | 1/148 |
Specific Item Information:
The Mechanical Horse was a very simple and sturdy vehicle constructed on a steel channel frame with a cab made of wood, the early versions having canvas doors. It came in two sizes, capable of carrying loads of 3-ton and six ton. The vehicles were very manoeuvrable and had a road speed of about 20 mph and could do between 10 and 20 mpg.
Road Name History:
The London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) was the second largest (after LMS) of the "Big Four" railway companies created by the Railways Act 1921 in Britain. It operated from 1 January 1923 until nationalisation on 1 January 1948. At that time, it was divided into the new British Railways' Eastern Region, North Eastern Region, and partially the Scottish Region.
The principal constituents of the LNER were: Great Eastern Railway, Great Central Railway, Great Northern Railway, Great North of Scotland Railway, Hull and Barnsley Railway, North British Railway, North Eastern Railway.
The total route mileage was 6,590 miles (10,610 km). The North Eastern Railway had the largest route mileage of 1,757 miles (2,828 km), whilst the Hull and Barnsley Railway was 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
From Wikipedia
The principal constituents of the LNER were: Great Eastern Railway, Great Central Railway, Great Northern Railway, Great North of Scotland Railway, Hull and Barnsley Railway, North British Railway, North Eastern Railway.
The total route mileage was 6,590 miles (10,610 km). The North Eastern Railway had the largest route mileage of 1,757 miles (2,828 km), whilst the Hull and Barnsley Railway was 106.5 miles (171.4 km).
From Wikipedia
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.
Their N-scale collection is using the 1:148 scale ratio as most British manufacturers.
Item created by: CNW400
on 2020-04-08 10:55:54
Last edited by: gdm on 2021-07-10 14:16:45
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