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Prototype Eras
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation
DAF 85 in bright red and white with universally recognised Parcelforce graphics. Registered R722 MJU from 1997, the vehicle is decorated in Post Office red with silver roof, black chassis and grey bumpers to the front and rear. The front wheel arches are also grey. The remainder of the exterior trim is also finished in black, the colour chosen for the interior as well. The Parcelforce Worldwide graphics incorporating the four points of the compass logo are printed on both the sides and rear of the trailer in white and the printing also features on the front of the aerofoil above the cab window, resulting in a most realistic model.
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Oxford Diecast DAF 85 2‑Axle 40ft Box Trailer – Parcelforce, 1:76 Scale
Manufacturer part number: 76DAF002
Represents the period of initial privatisation.
The model depicts a bright red and white DAF 85 tractor equipped with a 40‑ft box trailer carrying Parcelforce graphics. It is licensed as registration R722 MJU (1997). The cab features Post Office red with a silver roof, black chassis and grey front and rear bumpers, and grey front wheel arches. Exterior trim and interior surfaces are finished in black. Parcelforce Worldwide branding, including the four‑point compass logo, is printed in white on both sides, the rear and on the aerofoil above the cab window, providing a realistic appearance.