Oxford Diecast 76MW6004

Bristol MW6G Tilling Transport

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

Prototype Eras
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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

This Tilling Transport liveried Bristol MW6G evokes public transport history. London's oldest bus company founded by Thomas Tilling had humble beginnings. Born in 1825 in Hendon, Middlesex, at the age of 21 Thomas went into business in London using a horse and carriage which cost him £30. By the time of his death in 1893, he had become the biggest supplier of horsepower and vehicles in London. His sons carried on the business and the Tilling Group grew in stature over the decades until the company was eventually absorbed under nationalisation. However, sections remained under the British Transport Commission umbrella.

The Bristol MW (Medium Weight) was a bus and coach chassis designed and built between 1956 and 1964 by Bristol Commercial Vehicles Ltd. All the MW chassis featured either a 5 cylinder or a 6 cylinder engine with related chassis type designation. Our Oxford model is designated type 6, hence the MW6G classification.

Our release of the Bristol MW6G in Tilling Transport livery appears with a white upper body and roof and a pale grey lower section, separated by a deep red band running along the sides and the back. The front also has a red band on each side of the radiator behind the headlights above the registration plate 13 DLY. The red graphics on the rear feature the Tilling name and London EUS 7866 telephone number and detail the seating capacity for 39 passengers. The near side gives Tilling's Chelmsford address with a sign behind the passenger door indicating the coach is on loan to Thos. Cook & sons as Agents. The two front destination blinds also confirm Thomas Cook status along with the tour in hand - English Lakes & Scottish Highlands. Sounds like a great holiday is on the horizon!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bristol MW6G Tilling Transport is a die‑cast model produced by Oxford Diecast, identified by the manufacturer part number 76MW6004. The model represents a Bristol MW6G bus in the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of TOPS.

The vehicle depicted is a Bristol Medium Weight (MW) chassis built between 1956 and 1964 by Bristol Commercial Vehicles Ltd. The MW6G version is fitted with a six‑cylinder engine. The model is liveried in the historic Tilling Transport colours, featuring a white upper body and roof, a pale grey lower section, and a deep red band along the sides and rear. Details on the model include the registration plate 13 DLY, a seated capacity of 39 passengers, and signage indicating loan to Thomas Cook & Sons as agents, with destination blinds for “English Lakes & Scottish Highlands”.

The Tilling Transport company was founded by Thomas Tilling in 1825 in Hendon, Middlesex. By the time of his death in 1893 the business had become a major supplier of horse‑drawn and later motorised vehicles in London, later being incorporated into the British Transport Commission after nationalisation. The model therefore reflects an aspect of public transport history from the late 19th to mid‑20th century.