Motor Rail Simplex WD Petrol Tractor locomotives Horseboxes and cattle vans meant

Horseboxes and cattle vans meant that horses could be transported with the customer to their destination

prized cattle wagons and even some designed to move elephants

internal bracing

Richard Mansell

This kit is designed to fit the MPD18 drive unit

Motor Rail Simplex WD Petrol Tractor locomotives Horseboxes and cattle vans meantHistory These locos have become more commonly known today as Simplex and were constructed for the British War office for use on the forward area trench supply railway networks during the First World War, 1914 1918. The requirement was for a larger and more powerful loco than the existing 20HP open locos. Using common engine and under frame, three versions were built: OPEN (O) without doors and fitted with a light roof; PROTECTED (P) with a heavier