Wagon
Bassett-Lowke Ltd
Category
Models
Date
1901 - 1922
Materials
Wood, Steel
Measurements
94 x 80 mm; 188 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339315.11
Summary
Model - Part of a formation of sixteen wagons of a model railway freight train from Charles Paget Wade's Model village (Wolf's Cove). A black painted Welsh coal wagon in 0 gauge coarse scale. White painted lettering to side reads 'YNISARWED', '99 Tare 6.9.0.' and 'SWANSEA Load 10 tons'. Underneath written '31.3.29'. Fitted with fine brake gear. Two round buffers and sprung coupling hook and chain at each end. On four steel wheels. No Maker's Mark possibly made by Charles Paget Wade by fixing Bassett Lowke fittings to a wooden chassis. Partially filled with simulated coal.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Marks and inscriptions
On sides: 'YNISARWED' 'TARE 6.9.0' SWANSEA Load 10 Tons' 31.3.29
Makers and roles
Bassett-Lowke Ltd Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)