Oxford Diecast 76CFE003

Green (Queen Eliz) Cresta Friary - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
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 Vauxhall Cresta Friary Estate was built between 1960-1962, converted by Friary of Basingtoke in Hampshire. The Oxford Automobile Company model is of Her Majesty the Queen's Imperial Green Cresta, which she used as her personal transport.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Green (Queen Eliz) Cresta Friary – 1:76 Scale is a model railway carriage produced by the Oxford Automobile Company. The manufacturer part number is 76CFE003 and it represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

The Vauxhall Cresta Friary Estate was constructed between 1960‑1962 and subsequently converted by Friary of Basingstoke in Hampshire. This particular model depicts Her Majesty the Queen’s Imperial Green Cresta, which she used as her personal transport.

The model is produced in die‑cast metal to a 1:76 (OO gauge) scale, suitable for inclusion in British railway layouts and collections.