31303-043 O Gauge - Pets, Wildlife & Livestock - Barge Horse and Bargeman Brand_New_York_Puzzle_Company This resulted in vans being

This resulted in vans being seen all across the network

Designed to replace the ageing 8-ton and 9-ton timber framed wagons of the 1870s and 1880s

printed in gold on the front of the vehicle

powered by a 10 hp Ford petrol engine

Designed and built by BREL

31303-043 O Gauge - Pets, Wildlife & Livestock - Barge Horse and Bargeman Brand_New_York_Puzzle_Company This resulted in vans beingO Gauge Pets, Wildlife & Livestock Barge Horse and Bargeman A bargeman with Shire barge horse. Barge horses, including breeds like Shires and Clydesdales, were essential for pulling cargo laden canal barges from the 1740s until the early 20th century, providing a reliable and efficient transport method. Operating along towpaths, they allowed for far greater loads to be moved compared to road transport, often managed by a horseman as part of the boat