Oxford Diecast 76CUS004

Ford Transit Custom National Grid

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Prototype Eras
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

Take a plain white van, especially if it is the versatile Ford Custom Van; add some stunning graphics and it’s a winner to brighten up any 1:76 scale Oxford small commercial series shelf.

The National Grid livery is the latest in a fleet of well-known liveries on the Ford Custom Van which Oxford launched with the AA version. Registered KX14 AGU from 2014, the van represents the Ford small commercial which the manufacturer unveiled at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show in 2012. Classed as a mid-size front wheel drive vehicle, it is still available today as a plug in hybrid version powered by a Ford Ecoboost petro engine and a 13.6kWh electric battery. There is a choice of long or short wheelbase chassis, two roof heights as well as being easily adapted for cargo or passenger use.

 The bright lime, blue and red graphics are supplemented with detailed print concentrating on H & S warnings including a message for cyclists, a speed warning to protect children and the industry  telephone number if you smell gas anywhere. Against the colourful exterior, the inside of the van is completely black. True to the real thing, this is a highly decorative and modern addition to your National Utilities collection. 

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Ford Transit Custom National Grid is a 1:76 scale model (part number 76CUS004) that depicts a Ford Custom Van in the National Grid livery. The model represents the period of railway rebuilding and is intended for display in a small commercial series collection.

The vehicle is based on the Ford Transit Custom that was first shown at the Birmingham Commercial Vehicle Show in 2012. It is a mid‑size front‑wheel‑drive van, available in both long and short wheelbase versions, with two roof heights and the option of cargo or passenger configurations. The real‑world model is currently sold as a plug‑in hybrid, combining a Ford EcoBoost petrol engine with a 13.6 kWh electric battery.

The livery features bright lime, blue and red graphics with printed safety messages, including warnings for cyclists, a speed limit to protect children and a telephone number for gas‑leak emergencies. The van’s registration is KX14 AGU, dated 2014. The interior of the model is painted black, matching the appearance of the actual vehicle.