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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
This coach, only the third release on the 1:76 scale Plaxton Panorama, is certainly going places! Decorated in striking black and orange with lots of contrasting chromework, the Glasgow based coach company transports holidaymakers all over Europe by the look of it. The roofline sports many exciting destinations printed in gold- Paris, Monte Carlo, Venice, Rome and Milan on one side and Munich, Innsbruck, Interlaken, Brussels and Madrid on the other. Registered AYS 401B, the Cotter's Tours contact details feature across the rear of the coach while the front is equally detailed. Note the detailed finish of the radiator grille below the finely executed badge. Inside, the seating is also orange, ensuring passengers get off to a bright start on their holiday!
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Oxford Diecast Plaxton Panorama Cotters – 1:76 Scale is a model coach produced by Oxford Diecast. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76PAN003 and represents the British Rail blue livery used before the introduction of the TOPS system.
The coach is the third release in the 1:76 scale Plaxton Panorama range. It is painted in a black and orange colour scheme with contrasting chrome detailing. The roofline bears printed destinations in gold, including Paris, Monte Carlo, Venice, Rome and Milan on one side, and Munich, Innsbruck, Interlaken, Brussels and Madrid on the other. The registration displayed is AYS 401B and the rear of the vehicle shows the Cotter’s Tours contact details. The front features a detailed radiator grille beneath a finely executed badge, and the interior seats are also orange.
The model depicts a Glasgow‑based coach operator transporting holidaymakers across Europe. It is intended for collectors of railway and road vehicle memorabilia.