Oxford Diecast 76CA023

Co-op Bedford CA Milk Float - 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

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.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Co‑op Bedford CA Milk Float – 1:76 Scale

The model is produced by Oxford Diecast and carries the manufacturer part number 76CA023. It depicts a Bedford CA milk float in the British Rail Blue livery as used before the introduction of TOPS. The packaging indicates the period represented as pre‑TOPS British Rail Blue.

The die‑cast is based on the 15 cwt series of Bedford CA vehicles, which were built between 1959 and 1969. The original CA had a 90‑inch wheelbase, which was relatively short by modern standards. To address this, a longer 102‑inch version was later released under the designation CAL, leading to the original model being referred to as the CAS.