George Barnsdale started a small carpentry business in 1884, quickly earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship.

After World War I, his sons Walter and Fred joined the company. Between the wars, Fred helped develop the British Standard for Timber Windows (BS 664), and both brothers pushed for a modern factory with steam-powered machinery, which was used until 1934.

The business stayed open during World War II, though on a much smaller scale. After the war, Fred's son John joined the company.
When John retired in 1985, his daughter Helen and her husband Stephen took on leadership roles. Stephen focused on improving product performance.
Today, the company remains family-run and continues to operate from its original site in Donington, Lincolnshire.

Description: Yellow-ochre (Old gold) main body & cab roof; black chassis; yellow wheels; matt black boiler; 'BARNSDALE BUILDERS MERCHANTS' in black lettering on loadbed side panels with 'BARNSDALE SHEFFIELD' on front of cab and rear of loadbed; load consists of five lengths of black pipe, oil drum and pile of asphalt.

Variations: No known variations.

Notes: This model is packaged in a maroon J-type window box.