Oxford Diecast British Railways - 1:76 Scale 2024 the Daimler was instantly recognisable

the Daimler was instantly recognisable

It was administratively part of the Royal Army Service Corps

and a special van with self-contained cab on a general purpose chassis onto which a wide range of custom-built bodies could be built

including the Volvo FH Curtainside

Oxford Diecast British Railways - 1:76 Scale 2024 the Daimler was instantly recognisableThe Mechanical Horse was a very simple and sturdy vehicle constructed on a steel channel frame with a cab made of wood, the early versions having canvas doors. It came in two sizes, capable of carrying loads of up to three and six ton. The vehicles were very manoeuvrable and had a road speed of about 20 mph and could do between 10 and 20 mpg. They were used by quite a number of companies including the armed forces where they were used in stores and on