Boxed Dinky Toys No. 421 Electric Articulated Lorry ‘British Railways’ 1955-1959

~ Boxed Dinky Toys No. 421 Electric Articulated Lorry ‘British Railways’ 1955-1959 ~

This model was issued by Dinky Toys between 1955 and 1959.

The cab and trailer are imaroon. The model has red ridged hubs with black smooth tyres and a tow hook to the rear. To the front is a ‘British Railways’ decal.

The underside is stamped ‘Dinky Toys, Made in England, Meccano Ltd, Hindle Smart Helecs, 421’.

The model comes with original box.

~ Dimensions ~

The model measures 5 ¼ inches (13.25cm) long by 1 ½ inches (4cm) wide by 1 ½ inches (4cm) high.

The box measures 5 ½ inches (14cm) by 1 ½ inches (4cm) by 1 ½ inches (4cm).

The model and box together weigh 139g.

~ Condition ~

The model is in fair condition but does have some paint loss and some signs of oxidation.
The yellow carded picture box is in very good condition with just an oxidisation mark to the top. There is a pencil price mark to one end. All tabs are present.