Oxford Diecast 76OWB013

Bedford OWB Belfast

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

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

The standard Bedford OB chassis was redefined during the war years as OWB, which dates our model pretty accurately. In the lead up to the conflict and during the war years, the Bedford OWB chassis was produced to the same basic design as the OB but valuable metals like aluminium were replaced with cast iron and austerity bodywork with a more austere interior. As a result, we see our 1:76 scale replica with wooden slatted seats as one of the compromises. To the exterior, things brighten up a lot with the lovely royal blue body, grey roof and off-white central band running under the windows. The Belfast Corporation crest adds further colour on the sides of the bus. Registered GZ448, our single decker's destination is Cavehill Road. One further detail to note is the small headlight configuration on this model.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford OWB Belfast is a 1:76 scale model representing a British Railways Early Crest bus from the war‑era period. The model is supplied under manufacturer part number 76OWB013.

The replica uses the Bedford OWB chassis, a wartime adaptation of the pre‑war OB chassis in which aluminium components were replaced by cast iron and the interior was simplified. The model features wooden slatted seats, a royal‑blue body, a grey roof and an off‑white central band beneath the windows. The side panels display the Belfast Corporation crest, and the vehicle is marked with the registration GZ448 and the destination sign “Cavehill Road”. A small headlight configuration is also fitted.