This Power Petroleum 12T Tank Wagon 115 model is presented in the silver ‘Power’ livery from the early 20th century. 

Bulk liquid in various forms such as petroleum, oil, and chemicals transported via wagons have been a perennial feature of British Railways, with a multitude of privately owned companies owning fleets of tanker wagons brandished in their own paint schemes. 

Power Petroleum Company, formed in 1923 for the distribution of imported Russian oil, was no different, painting their wagons silver with green lettering.

Model Specification:

• Detailed model of 12T Tank wagon
• Rivetted tank design
• Separately fitted parts such as retaining wires and underframe equipment
• Tiebar between axle boxes
• Kinematic NEM couplings
• Minimum 2nd radius, but capable of traversing 1st radius.

Livery:

• Power Petroleum Silver
• Accurate livery colours and typefaces
• Era 3.

History:

These tank wagons were built in vast numbers for private owners to move all types of bulk liquids by rail, including petroleum, oil, tar, paraffin and chemicals. Although there were many variations in design, they were a common sight on Britain’s railways from the early part of the 20th century. The Power Petroleum Company was established in 1923 with offices on The Strand, London.