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Oxford Diecast 76BED007

Bedford J1 Ambulance Dundalk Fire Service

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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

This unusual livery on the 1950s Bedford J1/Lomas Ambulance sees it in a dual role, as used by the Dundalk Fire Service.

Here we see our Emergency vehicle painted white with deep red contrasting bodywork, registered HZU 738. The colourful Dundalk Coat of Arms between the side windows celebrates Dundalk's mythical warrior hero Cu Chulainn. The Fire Tender and Dundalk Fire Service lettering is also printed in deep red and a final detail includes the addition of two blue roof beacons and chrome roof horns.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford J1 Ambulance Dundalk Fire Service is a model kit produced under the part number 76BED007. It depicts a 1950s Bedford J1/Lomas ambulance painted in a dual‑role livery used by the Dundalk Fire Service. The vehicle is shown in a white base with deep red bodywork and carries the registration HZU 738. Between the side windows the model features the colourful Dundalk Coat of Arms, which includes the mythical warrior Cu Chulainn, and the lettering “Fire Tender” and “Dundalk Fire Service” in deep red. Additional details include two blue roof beacons and chrome roof horns, reflecting the emergency‑service specifications of the period represented (British Rail Blue, pre‑TOPS).