Oxford Diecast 76LRC002

Land Rover FT6 Carmichael Westland Aircraft Ltd - 1:76

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Prototype Eras
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

Carmichael's Land Rover Redwing FT/6 conversion with forward control configuration was first introduced in 1961 and provided a light four wheel drive fire appliance with extended cab to accommodate five fire-fighters. The new machine, with built in pump and 140-gallon water tank proved an ideal light all terrain fire engine for county fire brigades such as Cheshire Fire Brigade and numerous private works fire brigades, where its small size permitted access to the more restricted areas of factory complexes. The British Army Fire Service also adapted the type for use in its British and overseas bases and a rescue tender version was also offered on the same chassis. Many others were sold to overseas fire brigades including those in Malaya, New Zealand and Trinidad. The vehicle was superseded in the mid 1970s by another Carmichael conversion, this time on a six-wheel Range Rover chassis.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Land Rover FT6 Carmichael Westland Aircraft Ltd – 1:76 is a die‑cast model produced by Westland Aircraft Ltd, catalogued under the manufacturer part number 76LRC002. The model is presented in British Rail Blue livery as used on the TOPS system.

The vehicle depicted is Carmichael’s Land Rover Redwing FT/6 conversion, a forward‑control, light four‑wheel‑drive fire appliance first introduced in 1961. It features an extended cab for five fire‑fighters, a built‑in pump and a 140‑gallon water tank, making it suitable for county fire brigades, private works fire units, the British Army Fire Service and overseas brigades in locations such as Malaya, New Zealand and Trinidad. A rescue‑tender version was also offered on the same chassis.

The FT6 conversion was superseded in the mid‑1970s by a later Carmichael conversion based on a six‑wheel Range Rover chassis. This model provides a representation of the vehicle as it appeared during its service period.