Oxford Diecast 76AS002

Green Arm Siddeley - 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 Dark Green over Light Green.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Green Arm Siddeley is a 1:76 scale model of a British Railways late‑crest locomotive. The model is supplied under the manufacturer part number 76AS002.

The prototype represented is the Star Sapphire saloon, initially built on a converted 346 Sapphire chassis. The first prototype entered service in the summer of 1958, and production models replaced the Sapphire in late 1958. Manufacture continued until the summer of 1960, with more than 900 units produced.

The model is finished in a two‑tone livery of dark green over light green, reflecting the original colour scheme of the Star Sapphire saloon.