Oxford Diecast 76SB002

Saro Bus Maidstone & District

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

Prototype Eras
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

Maidstone & District livery in bright green and cream, registered RKE 540.

The vehicles were bodied by Saunders-Roe of Anglesey, hence the name Saro. Our model comes with a front end passenger door with 'Pay as you Enter' instructions printed to the side of the door. The interior has grey flooring and mid green seating to match the exterior. Carrying the slogan 'Better to Travel by Bus or Coach along both sides above the windows and the Maidstone & District lettering beneath, our example is heading as the No. 80 to Tunbridge Wells.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Saro Bus – Maidstone & District

This die-cast model, reference number 76SB002, depicts a British Railways late‑crest vehicle in Maidstone & District livery. The bus is shown in bright green and cream with the registration RKE 540. It was bodied by Saunders‑Roe of Anglesey, which is reflected in the “Saro” name.

The model includes a front‑end passenger door bearing “Pay as you Enter” printed on the side. Inside, the flooring is grey and the seating is mid‑green, matching the exterior colours. The sides carry the slogan “Better to Travel by Bus or Coach” above the windows, with “Maidstone & District” lettering beneath. The vehicle is presented as No 80 heading for Tunbridge Wells.