Model locomotive and cereal box, The Shredded Wheat Co

Made:
1990 in England
maker:
Graham Farish

Model steam train, N gauge, unpowered, comprising 0-6-0T locomotive loosely based on Taff Vale Railway 0-6-2T, and two four-wheeled suburban coaches, open 3rd and passenger luggage brake, by Graham Farish, supplied as a promotion to "Shredded Wheat" breakfast cereal, in "Shredded Wheat" livery, with example of pack carrying details of offer, 1990.

Details

Category:
Miscellanea & Curiosities
Object Number:
1999-7352
type:
model train
credit:
Perry, Cliff

Parts

Model locomotive, The Shredded Wheat Co

Model locomotive, The Shredded Wheat Co

Model steam train, N gauge, unpowered, comprising 0-6-0T locomotive loosely based on Taff Vale Railway 0-6-2T, and two four-wheeled suburban coaches, open 3rd and passenger luggage brake, by Graham Farish, supplied as a promotion to "Shredded Wheat" breakfast cereal, in "Shredded Wheat" livery, 1990. In transparent plastic box. Engine: 26 mm x 76 mm x 19 mm, 0.04kg; individual carriage: 26 mm x 74 mm x 19 mm, 0.01kg; overall: 0.6kg.

Measurements:
overall: .6kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
1999-7352/1
type:
model train
Shredded Wheat cereal box

Shredded Wheat cereal box

Cereal box, cardboard, Shredded Wheat. Made by RHM Foods Limited. Use by 26 My 1990. With advert for 'Exclusive Model Steam Engine Offer'. Box empty. Overall: 295 mm x 206 mm x 70 mm, 0.07kg. See 1999-7352/1 for model.

Measurements:
overall: 295 mm x 206 mm x 70 mm, .07kg
Materials:
cardboard
Object Number:
1999-7352/2
type:
cereal box