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Oxford Diecast 76LRT002

Southdown Leyland Royal Tiger - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Southdown bus fleet's familiar green and cream livery, one of the most instantly recognised in its time, is much loved by collectors today and will no doubt be snapped up by bus enthusiasts eager to extend their Southdown bus depots. The destination board sees this bus heading for Hayling Island whilst the separate side boards advertise Hire Southdown for your Private Party. Registered LUF 640 with black chassis, interior detail includes a black steering wheel and brown seating. The Southdown logo along the side, reproduced in gold with black dropped shadow and silver masking makes a great contrast to the green body colour. The wheel inserts are also green with silver masking.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Southdown Leyland Royal Tiger – 1:76 Scale

The model, reference 76LRT002, depicts a Southdown Leyland Royal Tiger bus from the British Railways Late Crest period. It is produced in 1:76 scale and features the historic Southdown green and cream livery, with the Southdown logo reproduced in gold with a black dropped shadow and silver masking.

The bus carries a destination board indicating Hayling Island and side boards advertising Hire Southdown for private parties. It bears the registration LUF 640 on a black chassis, with interior details such as a black steering wheel and brown seating. Wheel inserts are green with silver masking, matching the overall colour scheme.