Oxford Diecast 76AS004

Grey/Silver Arm Sidd Star Sap - 1:76 Scale

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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 Grey over Silver.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Grey/Silver Arm Sidd Star Sap is a 1:76 scale model representing a British Railways Late Crest carriage. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76AS004.

The original Star Sapphire saloon prototype was constructed on a converted 346 Sapphire chassis. Production models that succeeded the prototype entered service in late 1958, replacing the earlier Sapphire design.

These carriages remained in regular use until the summer of 1960. During the production run more than 900 units were built. The model depicts the two‑tone livery, with a dark grey body over a silver roof.