Oxford Diecast 76ATV007

Austin ATV RAF - 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

This version of the Auxiliary Towing Vehicle represents its military use, in this case the RAF. The government of the day ordered around 2000 of these in 1941, mostly for use during the War, although afterwards the vehicles were swallowed up for civilian use and some were still being driven particularly by fire brigades right into the 1970s. This model represents a restored vehicle. Decorated in RAF blue/grey, the model carries the RAF roundels on the sides, with white RAF lettering on both doors and is registered GLC 891. The bell on the roof is also blue/grey and a roof beacon has been added on the offside. Roof ladders are moulded in mahogany brown, which is also repeated in the colour of the interior, while the seats and steering wheel are black. A final detail sees the silver grey canvas curtains moulded in an open position across the back.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin ATV RAF – 1:76 scale model. Manufacturer part number 76ATV007.

The model represents the British Railways Early Crest period. It depicts an Auxiliary Towing Vehicle used by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War; around 2,000 were ordered in 1941 for wartime service and many later entered civilian use, some remaining in operation with fire brigades into the 1970s.

The vehicle is finished in RAF blue/grey and carries RAF roundels on the sides, with white RAF lettering on both doors. It is registered GLC 891. The roof bell is blue/grey and a roof beacon is fitted on the off‑side. Roof ladders are moulded in mahogany brown, a colour also used for the interior, while the seats and steering wheel are black. Silver‑grey canvas curtains are moulded in an open position across the rear. The model is presented as a restored example.