Oxford Diecast 76BED003

Dublin Fire Brigade Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance - 1:76 S

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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 Bedford J1 was built in large numbers and saw service with many authorities from the early 1950s to well into the 1970s. This model is in the Dublin livery. The bodywork was named after its designer Herbert Lomas and the vehicles proved very efficient and reliable. They were seen everywhere, particularly in the 1950s-1960s, this vehicle carries the Dublin Fire Brigade colours.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Dublin Fire Brigade Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance – 1:76 scale model

Manufacturer part number: 76BED003. The model represents a Bedford J1 ambulance in the colour scheme used by the Dublin Fire Brigade, a livery based on the British Rail “Blue” palette used before the TOPS system.

The Bedford J1 was produced in large numbers and operated with numerous authorities from the early 1950s until the late 1970s. Designed by Herbert Lomas, the vehicle was noted for its efficiency and reliability, and it was a common sight on UK roads throughout the 1950s and 1960s. This die‑cast version reproduces the ambulance as it would have appeared in Dublin service during that period.