Oxford Diecast 76CA029

Bedford CA Minibus BEA

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

The Bedford CA Van, first introduced in 1952 was manufactured at the Bedford plant in Luton right up until 1969. This little pug-nosed light utility van served in a multitude of roles and here we see it as a Minibus as used by British European Airways, decorated in bright blue with white roof and a black band running along the centre of the body. Registered 7729 ML, the model carries the BEA logo in white on a red background on both the front and rear doors.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford CA Minibus BEA
Manufacturer Part Number: 76CA029
Period represented by this model: British Rail Blue (Pre‑TOPS)

The Bedford CA van was first introduced in 1952 and was manufactured at Bedford's Luton plant until 1969. It was a small, pug‑nosed light utility vehicle that was employed in a wide range of roles throughout its production life.

This particular die‑cast model depicts the vehicle as a minibus operated by British European Airways. It is finished in the British Rail blue scheme with a white roof and a black band running along the centre of the body. The registration shown is 7729 ML and the BEA logo, in white on a red background, appears on both the front and rear doors.