more | Corgi 1/50 Sentinel United Africa P T (80007)
Sentinal Platform Wagon, Trailer & Load - United Africa. In 1923 Sentinel produced the prototype 'Super' wagon at their Shrewsbury works. No.5256 was completed in 1924 and was among the last of the Sentinels at work commercially, at that time owned by the United Africa Company | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Sentinel Platform Wagon Morris & Company (80008)
Sentinal Platform Wagon Trailer & Oil Drums - Morris & Company. New in August 1931 to Samuel Banner of Liverpool it was later owned by Paul Bros. However it is better known as the first Sentinel to be seen at early traction engine rallies throughout the country. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Sentinel Steam Dropside Wagon and Trailer (80009)
Sentinel Dropside Wagon with Trailer & Sacks - Charringtons. Over the years John Charrington and his 4 ancestors (all named John) amalgamated and traded with numerous partners and, as the biggest Coal Merchants in London, have received 8 Royal Warrants. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Fowler B6 Showmans Engine (80107)
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more | Corgi 1/50 Wynns Garrett Tractor with Load (80305)
Garrett 4CD road tractor, trailers & log load - Wynns. Thomas Wynn began the Wynn dynasty in Newport in 1863. DW2119 was built in 1915 for A. Thomas of Caerleon, from whom Wynns bought her in March 1921. A similar tractor and trailer has been restored into the Wynns livery and can be seen at rallies throughout the country. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Anker V. Garrett Tractor (80307)
Garrett 4CD Road Tractor & Flatbed Trailer - Anker Valley. Built in 1920 a typical tractor design in every way,Garrett features are the big 'G' motif on the smoke box,' Victor' was delivered to Sadler Bros. of Stourbridge and hauled steel to the Birmingham area and timber to Somerset until the 1930s. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Johnson & Co Sentinel Flatbed Wagon (CC20003)
Each model in the Vintage Glory collection has been carefully researched and is a true representation of the original wagon or engine, some of which survive to this day.The dedication of many enthusiasts worldwide has ensured that this bygone period in history of road transport is never forgottenmore.. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Sentinel E C Gransen & Co Ltd with trailer (CC20004)
The highly successful 5 tonner was replaced by the "Super" in around 1920, and a direct development the DG4 appeared in 1926.This was quickly followed by a six wheeler (DG6) and a four axle version in 1929.This was called the first British "eight legger" as though in practise it carried no more than a six wheeler because of weight restrictions at the time more.. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Fred Harris Showmans Tractor (CC20103)
Purchased and operated by Fredrick Harris's cousin Harry, 'Marina' was a purpose - built Showmans Fowler Little Lion. It was used to pull and power the Waltzing Cars Ride until it was sold for scrap in the 1950's . Subsequently sold into preservation its present whereabouts is unknown. more.. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 1905 Fowler Showmans Road Loco Sir John Fowler (CC20110)
Fowler showmans road locomotive 9393 of 1905, named "Sir John Fowler" was originally built as a 6nhp class R1 road locomotive .The engine was sold new on the 14th March 1905 to Lalonde Bros & Barham of Weston-super-mare.Somerset - well known furniture removers more.. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Foden Dropside Wagon & Load GWR (CC20204)
Premium Edition .Foden Dropside Wagon with sack load . ' Great Western Railway' more.. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Fullers Brewery Foden Dropside with Trailers and Barrel Load (CC20205)
Fullers Brewery Foden Dropside with Trailers and Barrel Load limited edition model more.. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 1925 Foden C Type Enterprise (CC20206)
A new company was formed in 1887, Edwin Foden Sons & Co.Ltd, and development work commenced on Edwin's idea of a superior steam wagon.This took longer than anticipated but by the 1901 war office trials a design had been produced which was to set the standard of steam wagons for the next tweny five years.Edwin Foden died on the 31st August 1911, being succeeded by his sons William and E.R more.. | |
more | Matchbox 1/72 1917 Yorkshire Steam Engine Great Western Railway (YAS11)
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more | Corgi 1/50 Burrell Showmans Anderton and Rowlands G T Tuby & Sons Grand Scenic Railway ex Mayor (CC20508)
The Ex Mayor modelled here was built in 1925 for the amusement caterer GT Tuby & Sons of Doncaster. The engine was of a special design and was the only one built as a 10nhp Special Scenic Showmans Road Locomotive. It was purchased to haul and power the Scenic Railway that Tuby�s travelled. However, the ride was sold just prior to the engine arriving so it spent its working life driving the dodgems.
Its driver Frank Cheffins saved the engine from the scrap yard in the 1940s and sold it on. It passed through several owners including the Rt Hon. Sir William McAlpine where it took pride of place amongst his fine collection of steam and vintage exhibits. It now resides with the Saunders Collection in Bedfordshire and is exhibited all over the UK and in Europe. | |
more | Corgi 1/50 Burrell Showmans Anderton Rowlands Gondolas Gladiator (CC20509 )
Thomas Whitelegg purchased this Burrell Showmans road locomotive �The Gladiator� from Anderton & Rowlands in 1932 to haul and power his radio car dodgems. Whitelegg�s fun fair, founded by Thomas and Rosins Whitelegg in the 1920s and together with their three sons and two daughters, built up one of the most prominent amusement caterers of the twentieth century.
Over the ensuing years they amassed such a vast amount of equipment that they travelled to events such as the Tavistock Goose fair in two sections. Whitelegg owned several Burrell Showmans road locomotives to haul and power their various rides including: King of the Belgians, Dreadnought and also a Fowler Queen Mary (scrapped in 1946). | |
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