Oxford Diecast 76OWB005

Merthyr Tydfil Bedford OWB - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
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)

Manufacturer description

This release on the Bedford OWB Bus is a gret one for Welsh bus enthusiasts. Heading for the Bush Hotel in Merthyr, this highly detailed little single decker comes in the authentic maroon, red and cream and sports a silver roof panel. It is also modelled with the large headlight option. Registered HB 5953, it carries the Merthyr Tydfil Corporation crest on the sides and even has the tax discs etched in gold on the driver's window. Note too, the internal brown slatted seats, moulded with authentic raised seating towards the back. Heads of the Valleys - here we come!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Merthyr Tydfil Bedford OWB is a 1:76 scale model of a Bedford OWB single‑deck bus. The model bears the manufacturer part number 76OWB005 and represents the British Railways Early Crest period.

The bus is finished in the historic maroon, red and cream livery with a silver roof panel and the large headlight fitting. It is registered HB 5953 and displays the Merthyr Tydfil Corporation crest on both sides. The driver's window includes gold‑etched tax discs and the interior features brown slatted seats with raised back‑rest moulding.

This release is aimed at collectors and enthusiasts of Welsh public transport, offering a detailed replica of a vehicle that would have operated on routes to the Bush Hotel in Merthyr.