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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)
Featuring their famous Bluebird logo, the two tone yellow and cream Alexander liveried coach is instantly recognisable and well loved amongst bus enthusiasts, especially those north of the border. This latest release is registered DWG 529 and carries the destination Aberdeen. As with the previous two models, the Royal Leyland Tiger crest features in full colour on the front. The signature cream and yellow colour scheme is also carried through to the wheels and echoed in the coach lines running along the sides of the coach and the model is complemented with a mass of silver masking. Gold lettering and the intricately printed blue and turquoise bluebird complete this well-detailed model.
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Oxford Diecast W Alexander Leyland Royal Tiger – 1:76 scale model.
Manufacturer part number 76LRT003. The model represents the British Railways Late Crest era.
The coach bears the well‑known Bluebird logo and a two‑tone yellow and cream livery associated with W Alexander. It is registered DWG 529 and is marked with the destination Aberdeen. The Royal Leyland Tiger crest appears in full colour on the front, while the cream and yellow scheme continues onto the wheels and is echoed in the coach lines along the sides. The model also features silver masking, gold lettering and a detailed printed blue and turquoise Bluebird.
The model is finished with a mass of silver masking and a high level of detail suitable for collectors of British bus memorabilia.