Oxford Diecast 76RAB003

Railfreight Scarab - 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)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

After the end of the Second World War, Scammell Lorries looked at the Mechanical Horse, which was basically unchanged from its 1934 design, realised that something more modern was called for and set about re-designing the vehicle. Later Scammell offered diesel engines. These were the Perkins 4-199 for 3-ton and P4 and P4203 for six ton. The low mounting of the engine and other design changes made the Scarab more stable and its rounded all steel cab was more comfortable for drivers. The Scarab lasted in production until 1967.

 

Catalogue listing

Brand
Oxford Diecast
Manufacturer
Oxford
Product Code
76RAB003
GTIN
5060095684542
RRP
£14.95

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Oxford Diecast Railfreight Scarab is a 1:76 scale model of a British Railways Early Crest locomotive, produced under the manufacturer part number 76RAB003. The model represents the post‑war Scammell Scarab lorry, which was introduced as a modern successor to the Mechanical Horse and remained in production until 1967.

The real Scarab was fitted with Perkins diesel engines – the 4‑199 for the three‑ton version and the P4 and P4203 for the six‑ton variant – and featured a low‑mounted engine, a rounded all‑steel cab and improved driver comfort. The Oxford Diecast replica captures these design details in miniature form, suitable for collectors of railway and road‑vehicle diecast models.

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