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Oxford Diecast 76BD002

Essex Fire Brigade Bedford OW Luton - 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)

Manufacturer description

The Bedford vehicle plant was based in Luton in Bedfordshire, from where it produced a wide range of commercial vehicles for both civilian and military use. This Bedford OW was used by the Essex County Fire Brigade and is registered GLY 318.Decorated in a bright red colour scheme with black masking to the rear roof, the model has a black chassis and black masking to mudguards, fine radiator grille mesh and ladder holders. The Brigade lettering is printed in gold with the crest in gold and white out of red on both sides. The front headlights/lenses and the ladder down the back of the vehicle are finished in silver and the roof ladders are moulded brown.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Essex Fire Brigade Bedford OW Luton – 1:76 Scale
Manufacturer Part Number: 76BD002
The model represents the British Railways early crest period.

The Bedford vehicle plant was located in Luton, Bedfordshire, and produced a wide range of commercial vehicles for both civilian and military purposes. This particular Bedford OW was operated by the Essex County Fire Brigade and carries the registration GLY 318.

The vehicle is finished in a bright red colour scheme with black masking on the rear roof and mudguards, a black chassis, and fine radiator‑grille mesh. Brigade lettering and the crest are printed in gold, with gold and white set against the red background on both sides. The front headlights, ladder fittings and roof ladders are rendered in silver, while the roof ladders are moulded in brown.