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In 1933, steam was still the best way to move a heavy load. Cargoes too big for the railway loading gauge were often moved by steam tractors. Corgi has modelled a cylinder made in Bury and destined for the St Annes Board Mill Co of Bristol - a long journey.

The pickfords-liveried tractor and trailer are smart in the familiar blue livery. Details such as the steering chains and driving wheel are well done.

The load itself is a big thing. We're not totally convinced that the tarpaulin effect works, but it's a most interesting and quite detailed resin item which has been carefully painted.--Model Collector Buy it now

Pickfords was founded in the 17th century as a road construction haulier, moving rocks for the repair of turnpikes and other roads. In the 19th century, it operated wagons on other companies railways, but this was contentious, and eventually this service was eliminated. In the 20th century it entered the freight industry using motorised trucks. The company was taken over by the railways in 1934, and nationalised in 1947. It was sold to employees in 1982 and became part of Sirva in 2002. Our Minor is liveried up in the very recognisable blue and white colours. Buy it now

The name of Pickfords has been synonymous with transport for a very long time. Some think that James Pickford was the founder in the early part of the 18th century, while others believe that a certain Will Pickford was the original carrier, and he was in business a century earlier.The TK was used in during the 60's and 70's.

This Bedford TK model is depicted in the earlier plain dark blue livery of Pickfords, with upright lettering before the change to scripted text and banded body work of the 70's, model length 14.5cm with limited edition certificate. Buy it now