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Oxford Diecast 76ATV004

Austin ATV Police Mobile Column - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Austin ATV (Auxhiliary Towing Vehicle) was introduced in 1941 and continued in manufacture until 1943. Built on the Austin K2 2-ton short wheelbase chassis, these vehicles were made with reinforced steel to protect the occupants, particularly when working in areas subject to bombing and associated enemy action. The Police Mobile Column, part of the nation's Civil Defence, was founded in the 1960s with a main purpose - thought necessary at the time - of being mobilised from safe quarters in order to clear up devastated areas in the event of a nuclear attack.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin ATV Police Mobile Column – 1:76 scale. Manufacturer part number 76ATV004. The model represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The Austin Auxiliary Towing Vehicle (ATV) was introduced in 1941 and remained in production until 1943. It is built on the Austin K2 two‑ton short wheelbase chassis and features reinforced steel construction to protect its occupants, particularly when operating in areas prone to bombing and other enemy action.

The Police Mobile Column depicted in the model formed part of the nation’s Civil Defence from the 1960s. Its primary role was to be mobilised from secure locations to clear devastated areas in the event of a nuclear attack.