38-785 14T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'Irlam Margarine Works' Black No.34 Brand_LGB registered XAS 403

registered XAS 403

as in August 1963 the requirement for Guard’s to observe signals was withdrawn and thus the periscopes could be removed from the roofs

these had inward-sloping raves to prevent coal spillage

along with illuminated blinds at each end

such as decorating paths

38-785 14T Anchor-Mounted Tank Wagon 'Irlam Margarine Works' Black No.34 Brand_LGB registered XAS 403Early 14 Ton Tank Wagons with timber saddles, cradles and wire hawsers were built in response to the need for oil products to fuel Britains rapid development during the early twentieth century, along with two world wars. As the hostilities of World War Two drew to a close, a new design of tank with a central anchor mechanism securing the tank to the chassis was agreed between the private operators, the Petroleum Board and the railway companies.