Oxford Diecast 76OWB015

Bedford OWB John Smiths Brewery 1:76

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

John Smith’s Ales have been associated with Tadcaster since 1758 and the John Smith brewery on the banks of the River Wharfe remains a landmark in the Yorkshire town to the present day.  Now owned by Heineken, the John Smith beers – remember their ‘Taddy’ ales and the famous Magnet logo of Magnet Ales fame –are still brewed in the town. The company is one of the largest brewers in the UK.

This release on the Bedford OWB bus is decorated in dark green and cream and features the John Smith famous magnet in red and grey on the sides.  It carries the John Smith name on the destination blind and is heading to Boston Spa. The company had quite a large transport fleet but mostly for delivering their products, so this model is an interesting and different vehicle for the many brewery collectors to acquire. Tooling options on this model include the interior wooden slatted seats moulded in dark brown, a reverse printing operation to the destination blind and the small headlight configuration.  Another fine detail includes the silver tax disc holders in the side front window. 

Our Bedford OWB is registered DWD 973 and represents one of the many single decker buses which were originally designed for wartime use but bought by civilian commercial operators after the conflict.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford OWB John Smiths Brewery is a 1:76 scale model railway vehicle produced by Oxford Diecast. The item is identified by the manufacturer part number 76OWB015.

The model depicts a Bedford open‑window bus (OWB) carrying the livery of John Smiths Brewery. It is intended to represent the early British Railways crest period, making it suitable for layouts set in that era.

The product is supplied as a ready‑to‑assemble kit and includes the necessary components for a detailed, accurately modelled replica of the historic vehicle.