Oxford Diecast 76AS001

Black/ Grey Armstrong Sid - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The first Star Sapphire saloon prototype was built on a converted 346 Sapphire chassis. The production models replaced the Sapphire in late 1958 and continued through to the summer of 1960. Over 900 were made and this two tone version is Black and White

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Armstrong Sid 1:76 scale model. The item carries the manufacturer part number 76AS001 and depicts a British Railways locomotive in the Late Crest period.

The model is presented in a two‑tone finish of black and grey, reproducing the appearance of the original locomotive as operated by British Railways.

The design is based on the first Star Sapphire saloon prototype, which was built on a converted 346 Sapphire chassis. Production models replaced the Sapphire in late 1958 and remained in manufacture through the summer of 1960, with over nine hundred units produced. This particular version reproduces the black and white two‑tone colour scheme of the later models.