This model is based on the standard Atkinson Steam Wagon which was first produced in 1916 and steadily developed up to 1924. Its engine was a twin cylinder double-acting type, developing 70 horsepower at 300 r.p.m., (maker's figures) giving this weapon a maximum speed of 12 m.p.h. when fully laden. The Cement Marketing Company owned a large fleet of Atkinsons in the early twenties and during this period three won 1st prize in Concourses held by "The Commercial Motor" magazine.

The (Y18-2) 1918 Atkinson Model D Steam Wagon was released in 1986 in the yellow livery of 'Blue Circle Portland Cement'.
This model had the water tank mounted underneath and behind the rear axle giving it a longer load bed.
Total production for the 'Blue Circle Cement' model was 108 000.

Livery: (Tampo)
'BLUE CIRCLE PORTLAND CEMENT' in blue on both wagon sides.
'THE CEMENT MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED' in blue on front panel.
'BLUE CIRCLE PORTLAND CEMENT' roundel within pale blue coachlines on both cab sides.
'No.20' in blue within blue coachlines on both cab doors.

Variations/Rarities: Early in the run it was found that there was a problem with the tampo printing which left a gap in the body line on either side of the front panel, This was soon rectified.
A later run appeared in a deeper yellow with darker blue lettering and lining.

Scale: 1:60

Blue Circle Cement

Lighter yellow; gap between livery lines on cab (Cab Line Type A)

Deeper yellow; no gap between livery lines on cab (Cab Line Type B)

Deeper yellow; no livery lines or logo on cab (Cab line type unlisted)