Mainline Railways was a British model railway brand that operated between 1976 and 1983, introduced by Palitoy, the...
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9-plank open wagon "Charringtons"Coal Wagon No.259 - Brown Livery
BR Cattle Wagon 893373Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on rail in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles.
GWR Cattle Wagon 13818Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on rail in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles.
After changes in legislation regarding animal welfare and transport, many older style cattle wagons became redundant and alternative uses had to be found.
Fruit D wagons were large ventilated wooden bodied vans designed for the fast and efficient transportation of fruit.
On nationalisation, the newly formed BR inherited a vast assortment of rolling stock designed to carry coal.
To meet the rapid rise in demand for bananas shipped in from the Caribbean, especially constructed steam heated banana vans were manufactured with plywood cladding and insulated bodies that allowed bananas to be shipped in green and ripened en-route.
The 7 plank wagon was the standard coal wagon up to the 1930’s when steel mineral wagons were developed. In 1923 the RCH produced a standard plan for the 7 plank wagon, as up to this time there were many variations depending on the builder and region. However, even after the standard was applied, many non-standard wagons were still used.
The 6 wheel milk tanker was developed in the 1930’s from the 4 wheel milk tanker.
12 Ton Ventilated Van Planked Ends LNER Oxide
The 5 Plank Wagon was one of the most common general good wagon built with tens of thousands being manufactured by the rail companies between 1910 and the early 1930’s..
The 7 plank wagon was the standard coal wagon up to the 1930’s when steel mineral wagons were developed. In 1923 the RCH produced a standard plan for the 7 plank wagon, as up to this time there were many variations depending on the builder and region. However, even after the standard was applied, many non-standard wagons were still used.
5 Plank Wagon Wooden Floor 'Writhlington' Weathered
Cattle Wagon 13824 GWR Cattle wagons were made in large numbers and were a common sight on rail in all parts of the country until their use was eclipsed by the use of specialised road vehicles.
The 16 Ton Steel Mineral Wagon was a product of war time, when the requirement for coal soared and efforts were made to transport it more efficiently.
Motorised track cleanerThis model needs to be hauled by a locomotive, as 'motorised' merely reflects the motor driving the cleaning heads and not the movement of the model.
Box Vans were the workhorses of the early freight industry moving general merchandise and perishable goods and thousands were built over several designs and over a large time period.
The efficient movement of salt was fundamental to the growth of Britain as an industrial nation. Salt was transported from the main mining areas in Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the West Midlands in especially constructed salt vans.
The 6 wheel milk tanker was developed in the 1930’s from the 4 wheel milk tanker.
Containers and the special wooden decked conflat wagons used to convey them were produced in great numbers by all four of the railway companies.
The pressure discharge bulk powder wagon abbreviated to Presflo was developed in 1954 to efficiently transfer and transport cement and other powders.
GWR Shunters Truck GWR Grey 'Canons Marsh, Bristol'
6 wheel milk tanker "SR United Dairies" (ex-B687) The 6 wheel milk tanker was developed in the 1930’s from the 4 wheel milk tanker.
The 5 Plank Wagon was one of the most common general good wagon built with tens of thousands being manufactured by the rail companies between 1910 and the early 1930’s..
GWR Shunters Truck GWR Grey 'Newton Abbot'
The efficient movement of salt was fundamental to the growth of Britain as an industrial nation. Salt was transported from the main mining areas in Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and the West Midlands in especially constructed salt vans.
5 Plank Wagon Steel Floor 'Roberts Tarmacadam'
Fyffes Banana Van No.B240745 Weathered To meet the rapid rise in demand for bananas shipped in from the Caribbean, especially constructed steam heated banana vans were manufactured with plywood cladding and insulated bodies that allowed bananas to be shipped in green and ripened en-route.
The 6 wheel milk tanker was developed in the 1930’s from the 4 wheel milk tanker.
SR 25 Ton Pill Box Brake Van BR Departmental Olive Green
GWR Shunters Truck BR Black 'Margam Jn' Weathered
GWR Shunters Truck BR Black 'Loco Dept.'
Covhop Wagon BR Bauxite
Gunpowder vans were especially constructed vans designed for the safer transport of gunpowder and other potentially explosive substances.
GWR Shunters Truck GWR Grey 'Old Oak Common'
13 Ton Steel 'Hyfit' Open Wagon BR Bauxite (Late)
MOA Low Side Bogie Box Wagon EWS
90 Tonne JGA Bogie Hopper Tarmac
46T Glw Poa Box Wgn Tiger
5 Plank China Clay Wagon With Hood BR Bauxite (Weathered)
Triple Pack Conflat Wagons BR Bauxite AF
Conflat with BD Container BR Crimson
Coal Trader’ Triple Pack 7 Plank Private Owner
RailRoad Breakdown Crane - Yellow Finish: PristineLivery: BRDimensions: Length 250mm