Oxford Diecast 76OWB011

Bedford OWB MacBraynes - 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

There's no mistaking the bright red, cream and green signature colour scheme of the famous Scottish company MacBraynes, complete with its famous Highlander logo with shield and raised sword, which is seen here adorning both sides of the Bedford single deck OWB bus. Bedford originally manufactured the OWB vehicles for the War Department based on the OB coach/bus specification but after the war, many passed into civilian use, being bought up by public transport companies. The Oxford series of 1:76 scale OWB buses has covered a wide geographical spread to date and this latest one will be snapped up by our Scottish bus enthusiasts in particular. Its destination board sees it heading for Fort William on the west coast of Scotland, registered DUS 24.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford OWB MacBraynes – 1:76 Scale

The model is supplied as part number 76OWB011 and represents the British Railways Early Crest period. It depicts a Bedford single‑deck open‑walk‑through (OWB) bus painted in the distinctive red, cream and green livery of the Scottish operator MacBraynes, complete with the Highlander shield and raised sword logo on both sides.

The bus carries a destination board indicating a service to Fort William and bears the registration DUS 24. Bedford originally built OWB vehicles to the War Department OB specification, and many were later sold to civilian bus companies. This model forms part of Oxford Diecast’s 1:76 scale OWB series, which includes examples from a variety of regions across the United Kingdom.