Oxford Diecast Atkinson 8 Wheel Flatbed Tennant Transport era1990 A German colour dye manufacturer

A German colour dye manufacturer was established in 1867 at the Rummelsburger See near Berlin

which no doubt now features as a lineside accessory on many an 00 gauge railway layout of the period

the interior has a yellow dashboard with remaining trim and seating in black

gear stick

rear wheel drive and a unique rear opening hatch

Oxford Diecast Atkinson 8 Wheel Flatbed Tennant Transport era1990 A German colour dye manufacturerTennant Transport of Forth started in the early 1900s when founder Peter Tennant set up business transporting farm produce and coal by horse and cart from his home in Forth. The company is now run by fourth generation John Tennant and Graham Sorbie from both Forth and Lockerbie with a mixed fleet of over 48 vehicles, which operate throughout the UK. Here we see one of their Atkinson 8 wheel flatbed lorries registered WRB 501 resplendent in dark blue