Created by an act of Parliament in 1835 to create a double-tracked line from Bristol to London, the Great Western Railway became a major force in the illustrious history of British railroads. Designed by a young and brilliant engineer. Isambard Kingdom Brunnel, the first line was constructed between Bristol and Bath and between Reading and London. By its 50th anniversary in 1885, GWR had evolved into a one-route 2300-mile system that reached every corner of western England and Wales. By then GWR owned 1,600 locomotives and 48,000 additional vehicles. Other achievements include the first all iron steamship and construction of the Severn Tunnel under the River Severn.
Another prominent name in transportation was Scammell trucks. Founded in 1919 in England, the Scammel quickly made its mark in large truck production. By 1922, ten-ton versions of the Scammel 6-wheeler were in production and, by 1929, the firm had produced two of the world's largest lorries. Now these two legendary names - the Great Western Railway and Scammel trucks - come together in an exciting die-cast model decorated with the British Railway's graphics. Your Great Western Railway 1934 Scammell is produced by - and available only from - Matchbox Collectibles.

(1999)

Scale: 1:43