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Oxford Diecast 76BD021

Bedford OWLC Tanker Petroleum Board

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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 was introduced in 1939 for the military and comprised a long wheelbase truck. The OYC was the tanker version to carry either water or petrol and it is in its fuel distribution role that we see it here in blue and black with white bumper markings, registered GLK 5. Its PB 795 fleet number features on the cab doors while the tanker sides carry the warning Petroleum Spirit Highly Inflammable. Its POOL status is also printed above the cab's split window.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford OWLC Tanker Petroleum Board is a die‑cast model that replicates the British Railways Early Crest period. It is supplied under manufacturer part number 76BD021.

The vehicle represented is a Bedford OY truck introduced in 1939 for military service. The OYC variant shown is the tanker version, designed to carry water or petrol, and it features a long wheelbase chassis.

The model depicts the tanker in a blue and black livery with white bumper markings, bearing the registration GLK 5. The cab doors display the PB 795 fleet number, while the sides of the tanker carry the warning “Petroleum Spirit Highly Inflammable”. The POOL status is printed above the cab's split window.