Oxford Diecast 76ATK002

Atkinson Borderer 40ft Fridge Trailer Gibbs of Fraserbu

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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

Gibbs of Fraserburgh fortunes are linked to the sucessof the local fishing fleet. Situated on the tip of Scotlands North- East coast it is one of the busiest fishing ports in Europe. It refreigerated transport fllet is one of the best-known in the UK, with its distinctive markings. This Atkinson Borderer carries it markings and would have been a familiar site on the roads in the 1970's.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Atkinson Borderer 40ft refrigerated trailer – Gibbs of Fraserburgh model.

Manufacturer part number 76ATK002. The model represents the British Rail blue livery used before the TOPS renumbering system was introduced.

Gibbs of Fraserburgh is a major fishing port on the north‑east coast of Scotland, and its refrigerated transport fleet is well known across the United Kingdom. The Atkinson Borderer trailer bears the distinctive Gibbs markings and would have been a common sight on British roads during the 1970s.