Oxford Diecast 76QLD003

Bedford QLD Bertam Mills - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI 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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Bedford QLD was the General Service cargo truck version of the QL series of trucks which Bedford Vehicles manufactured for the British Armed Forces during the Second World War. It was an extremely useful vehicle, with a capacity for carrying a driver and 11 passengers and had a payload capacity of 3 tons, so it is not surprising that many passed into civilian use eventually.

Here we see it in the colourful green and red livery of Bertram Mills Circus, registered UYP 194 and featuring the troupe's detailed graphics in bright yellow on the cab doors. The light matt green canopy over the truck is cleverly moulded to create a taut effect on both sides, held down by detailed rope 'ties' while the rear is expertly moulded to recreate the canvas folds. Note the tow hook on the rear bumper, all ready to take a trailer.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bedford QLD (Queensland) model – 1:76 scale, part number 76QLD003, depicts a British Railways Early Crest vehicle.

The model represents the Bedford QLD, the General Service cargo truck version of the QL series built by Bedford Vehicles for the British Armed Forces during the Second World War. It was designed to carry a driver and up to eleven passengers, with a payload capacity of three tonnes, and many examples later entered civilian service.

This particular die‑cast truck is painted in the green and red livery of Bertram Mills Circus, bears the registration UYP 194 and displays the circus’s yellow graphics on the cab doors. The light matte green canvas canopy is moulded to show a taut effect with rope‑style ties, while the rear of the canvas is shaped to mimic folds. A tow hook is fitted to the rear bumper, ready for a trailer.