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Oxford Diecast 76APR001

Aveling and Porter Roller And Tar Spreader - No 11520

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

This item is in stock under a different SKU in Dorset Steam Fair Packaging here

This Aveling and Porter 1:76 scale Oxford roller looks a real workhorse. Its wonderfully muted, almost dirty green body shows it is getting down to the job in hand of rolling out the road and spreading the red hot tar macadam. Just love the smell!

The technical detailing is superb: the roller holder/frame is painted bright red, the roof top slate grey with the underside clay brown and the steering wheel signal red, while the roller and outer wheels are given a light buff finish. The engine registered MK 128 belongs to Robert Bate of Fordhouses, Wolverhampton according to the lettering on the side of the roof. The name of the engine Crusader is printed in red and gold on the side of the boiler and the whole model is lined out in a finely detailed gold, black, white and yellow finish.

It really looks the part along with the newly tooled Coleman Flapper Tar Spreader towed behind - Product Code 76APR001.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Aveling and Porter Roller and Tar Spreader – Item No 11520

Manufacturer part number: 76APR001. The model is reproduced in 1:76 scale and represents a British Rail Blue livery from the pre‑TOPS era. It is listed as being in stock under an alternative SKU at the Dorset Steam Fair packaging depot.

The roller features a muted green chassis, a bright red frame, slate‑grey roof, clay‑brown underside and a red steering wheel. The outer wheels and roller are finished in a light buff shade. The engine, marked MK 128, bears the name “Crusader” in red and gold lettering on the boiler and is noted as belonging to Robert Bate of Fordhouses, Wolverhampton. Detailing includes gold, black, white and yellow lining.

A newly tooled Coleman Flapper Tar Spreader, product code 76APR001, is provided as a towed accessory. The set is presented in a sealed packaging format suitable for collectors.