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 (1957 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.

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