Oxford Diecast 76CA001

Unigate Milkfloat - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

This Bedford CA is based on the 15 cwt series which was produced between 1959 and 1969. The Bedford CA had a 90 inch wheelbase, quite small by today's standards, so they launched a 102 inch version which was designated the CAL, hence the CA became known as the CAS. The Unigate name originated in 1959 when United Dairies and Cow & Gate merged. The 1940's saw the emegence of the electric milk floats as the use of horses was phased out, by the 1960's petrol vehicles were becoming more popular. The Bedford CA chassis found itself used as the basis for a succession of motor commercial vehicles such as this 1965 Unigate milkfloat.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Unigate Milkfloat – 1:76 scale.
Manufacturer part number: 76CA001.
The model is presented in British Rail Blue livery, representing the pre‑TOPS era.

The vehicle is a replica of the Bedford CA chassis, derived from the 15 cwt series built between 1959 and 1969. The original CA had a 90 inch wheelbase; a longer 102 inch version (the CAL) was later produced, after which the original became known as the CAS.

The name Unigate originated in 1959 when United Dairies merged with Cow & Gate. Electric milk floats appeared in the 1940s as horse‑drawn delivery ceased, and by the 1960s petrol‑driven models such as this 1965 Unigate milkfloat were becoming common.