Oxford Diecast 76BED001

Herefordshire Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
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 full size vehicle has been fully restored and resides in Ross on Wye - it carries the unusual dark blue livery of Hereford County Councl Ambulance Service. In real life, the Bedford J1 was built in large numbers and saw service with many authorities from the early 1950s to well into the 1970s. The bodywork was named after its designer Herbert Lomas and the vehicles proved very efficient.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Herefordshire Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number: 76BED001. The model represents a vehicle in the British Rail Blue livery prior to the introduction of TOPS.

It is a detailed replica of a Bedford J1 ambulance that was fully restored in real life and is now based in Ross on Wye. The vehicle carries the distinctive dark blue colour of the Hereford County Council Ambulance Service.

The Bedford J1 was produced in large numbers and served many authorities from the early 1950s to well into the 1970s. The bodywork was named after its designer, Herbert Lomas, and the type was regarded as very efficient.