Oxford Diecast 76SB005

Saro BUS Ulster Transport Authority

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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

The Ulster Transport Authority ran both rail and bus services from their headquarters in Belfast in Northern Ireland from 1948 to 1966 when they ceased operation. Amongst their varied transport fleet were a number of the single deck front opening Leyland Tiger Cubs with SARO bodies including this one, which we see decorated in the UTA colour scheme of two tone green and cream, sporting the UTA badge on the sides. The destination blind shows it going as the 108 to Aldergrove, registered PZ 4874. The wheels are an interesting shade of lime green with bright red and silver inserts with the remainder of the exterior trim finished in silver. The interior seating is moulded in dark green, with contrasting tan carpet and cream dashboard.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Saro BUS – Ulster Transport Authority model. Part number 76SB005. The vehicle represents the British Railways Late Crest period.

The Ulster Transport Authority (UTA) operated rail and bus services from its headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from 1948 to 1966, when the organisation ceased operation. This model depicts a single‑deck, front‑opening Leyland Tiger Cub fitted with a SARO body, finished in the UTA two‑tone green and cream livery and bearing the UTA badge on the side panels.

The destination blind identifies the bus as route 108 to Aldergrove, registration PZ 4874. Wheels are lime green with bright red and silver inserts, and the remaining exterior trim is silver. Inside, the seats are moulded dark green, the carpet is tan, and the dashboard is cream.