British Dragon Wagons

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Dennis Stronks asked me about British 'Dragon Wagons'. The Census List did not show any but he produced a photo of what appears to be ex-US H 5829462. Apparently Brian Baxter's book mentions them.

Armed with the number in the photo I contacted David Fletcher. He replied:

certainly had one at MVEE which was tested with different wheel and tyre sizes, I think it is in Brian's book. I have a vague idea that it is somehow connected with the post-war transporter trials in the Welsh Mountains, of which REME Museum holds the original album/report. The contract card shows 40 (H5829125 to 5829164) shown as Ex-US Forces. The card also contains a rather obscure comment on the trailers which is not easy to read.

Ten DWs were purchased by Wynn's of Newport, S Wales and then rebuilt with new cabs as heavy haulage tractors and one survives.