Oxford Diecast 76ATV008

Austin ATV Newcastle & Gateshead Fire Service

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

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 eighth release of our Austin ATV Auxiliary Towing Vehicle features the unique burgundy and vermilion livery of Newcastle & Gateshead Joint Fire Service. Registered GLT 46, additional features include muted green 'canvas' curtained rear and gold coachlines, black chassis and black interior.

Originally used for fire fighting, this model is depicted in its later role as a service vehicle attached tothe brigade's transport workshops department where it was used for towing disabled fire engines to the workshops. The appliance complements the Newcastle Leyland Cub, AEC Regent and Mercury fire engines in the existing Oxford Fire range.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Austin ATV Newcastle & Gateshead Fire Service is a model railway vehicle produced by Oxford Diecast, listed under manufacturer part number 76ATV008. It represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The eighth release of the Austin ATV Auxiliary Towing Vehicle carries the distinctive burgundy and vermilion livery of the Newcastle & Gateshead Joint Fire Service and is marked with the registration GLT 46. Additional details include a muted green canvas curtained rear, gold coachlines, a black chassis and a black interior.

Originally built for fire‑fighting duties, the model is shown in its later role as a service vehicle for the brigade’s transport workshops, where it towed disabled fire engines. It complements the Newcastle Leyland Cub, AEC Regent and Mercury fire engines already available in the Oxford Fire range.