Oxford Diecast 76CMP003

Royal Blue CMP LAA Tractor - 1:76 Scale

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

Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
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)

Manufacturer description

Some Canadian Military Pattern trucks, like many other WWII military vehicles, transferred to civilian use after the conflict. The LAA tractor was no exception and we see it here in the highly unusual livery, as used by the Western National Royal Blue bus and coach group. Royal Blue would have used these as support vehicles, so this vehicle will appeal not only to collectors of military vehicles but also to 1:76 scale bus collectors. Registered JUO 54, the dark blue body with slightly lighter 'canvas' back and black chassis is relieved solely by the Royal Blue cream lettering along the lower sides of the vehicle and features the Western National winged logo on the cab doors. Fine details include the brown canvas window panel and the rope ties along the sides. Finally, the General Manager's details and the Exeter address are printed in white behind the front wheel.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Royal Blue CMP LAA Tractor – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number: 76CMP003. The model represents a British Railways early‑crest period vehicle that was originally a Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) Light Artillery Tractor (LAA) used during the Second World War. After the conflict the vehicle entered civilian service and was employed by the Western National Royal Blue bus and coach group as a support vehicle.

The die‑cast replica is finished in the distinctive Royal Blue livery with a dark blue body, a slightly lighter canvas‑coloured rear and a black chassis. It bears the Royal Blue cream lettering on the lower sides, the Western National winged logo on the cab doors and the General Manager’s details with the Exeter address printed in white behind the front wheel. Fine details include a brown canvas window panel and rope ties along the sides. The vehicle is shown with the registration JUO 54. This model will be of interest to collectors of military vehicles as well as to those who collect 1:76‑scale bus and coach accessories.