Oxford Diecast 76DL4003

Durham - 1:76 Scale

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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

Manufacturer description

This Dennis Light 4 appliance, registered EUP 313, depicts an example featuring the livery of Durham County Fire Brigade with whom it operated in the post war years. The engine named "The Aclet" originated in 1941 when it was delivered to Bishop Auckland Fire Brigade passing to Durham County Fire Brigade in 1948. It served with that brigade until 1972, ending its days as a training school appliance. Painted in red with black chassis proudly carries the County Durham coat of arms on the doors in blue and gold with detailed white lions and also five black diamonds representing coal and the industries dependent on it. Additional bodywork is finished in black with chrome bumpers and wheel hubs. The cab interior is also black.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Durham – 1:76 Scale model.
Manufacturer part number: 76DL4003.
The model represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The model depicts a Dennis Light 4 fire appliance, registered EUP 313, in the livery of Durham County Fire Brigade as used in the post‑war years. The vehicle is painted red with a black chassis, and bears the County Durham coat of arms on the doors in blue and gold, featuring white lions and five black diamonds that symbolise coal and related industries. Additional bodywork is finished in black with chrome bumpers and wheel hubs, and the cab interior is also black.

The original appliance, named “The Aclet”, was built in 1941 and delivered to Bishop Auckland Fire Brigade. It transferred to Durham County Fire Brigade in 1948 and remained in service with that brigade until 1972, when it finished its working life as a training school appliance.