Oxford Diecast 76FT009

Bus Eireann Ford Transit LWB High 2006

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

Prototype Eras
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

Manufacturer description

Another addition to our series of support and service vehicles is as used by bus companies with this long wheelbase Ford Transit. Using our Hi-top roof option, this modern van is as used by the Bus Eireann Company, again in the Dublin area, registered 11 D 35215. The bright colour scheme of white, red, yellow and green reflects the livery of the bus fleet, complete with the company logo incorporating its delightful dog. With a grey interior, most of the external masking is in matt black with the Ford badge in blue and silver on the front and the rear doors.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bus Eireann Ford Transit LWB High 2006 is a scale model produced by Oxford Diecast, catalogued under manufacturer part number 76FT009. The model represents a long‑wheelbase Ford Transit van in the hi‑top roof configuration, as used by Bus Eireann for support and service duties. It is liveried in the company's distinctive white, red, yellow and green colour scheme, featuring the Bus Eireann logo with its canine mascot. The exterior includes matte black masking, a blue and silver Ford badge on the front, and similar detailing on the rear doors.

The model bears the registration number 11 D 35215 and a grey interior. It is intended to depict the vehicle as it would have appeared during the period described as the “Rebuilding of the Railways”. The model was released in 2006.