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Oxford Diecast 76BD016

Bedford OYC Tanker Eastern Command 1941 - 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 OY, introduced in 1939 for military use was a long wheelbase truck. The OYC was the tanker version designed to carry either water or petrol and here we see it as used in that role by Eastern Command. This model has an olive drab camouflage scheme on the body, chassis, mudguards and wheels with a contrasting grey olive camouflage. The interior is olive grey. Military identity markings are printed in white on the cab doors and on the tanker back with other printed markings on the front of the cab and the tanker back. Hoses are finished in black with silver hose caps. This model also has a single rear wheel configuration.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford OYC Tanker Eastern Command 1941 – 1:76 scale model

Manufacturer part number: 76BD016. The model represents a British Railways early crest period, specifically the Bedford OY C tanker as used by Eastern Command in 1941. The Bedford OY was introduced in 1939 as a long‑wheelbase military truck; the OYC variant was fitted as a water or petrol tanker.

The replica is finished in olive‑drab camouflage on the body, chassis, mudguards and wheels, with a contrasting grey‑olive camouflage on the interior. Military identity markings are printed in white on the cab doors and on the rear of the tanker, with additional printed details on the front of the cab and the tanker’s back. Hoses are black with silver caps, and the vehicle is shown with a single rear‑wheel configuration.