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Oxford Diecast 76SNG003

D R Macleod Scania New Generation S Cylindrical Tanker 1:76 scale

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

Prototype Eras
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation

Manufacturer description

D.R. Macleod Haulage is a family-run haulage company based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. It was founded in 1981 by Donald Roderick Macleod with one vehicle. The company quickly grew, and in 1984 it launched the first daily express service between Inverness and Lewis.Over the next few decades, D.R. Macleod Haulage continued to expand its operations. It now has a fleet of over 70 vehicles and 90 trailers, and it operates a network of depots across Scotland. The company provides a wide range of haulage services, including general haulage, pallet distribution, and temperature-controlled transportation.It is a highly respected company in the Scottish haulage industry and is known for its commitment to customer service and its investment in its fleet and staff. The company has won numerous awards for its performance, including the Scottish Haulier of the Year award in 2019.In 2023, D.R. Macleod Haulage was acquired by DFDS, a Danish logistics giant. This acquisition was seen as a positive step for the company, as it gave it access to DFDS's global network and resources. D.R. Macleod Haulage continues to operate under its own brand and management, and it remains committed to providing its customers with the highest quality of service.

The Oxford Diecast D R Macleod Scania New Generation S Cylindrical Tanker -1:76 scale model comes on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Haulage wrap.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast D R Macleod Scania New Generation S Cylindrical Tanker is a 1:76 scale model supplied with a plinth, a clear case lid and Oxford Haulage branding. The model bears the manufacturer part number 76SNG003 and represents the period of railway rebuilding. It is presented in a boxed case with a protective cover.

The vehicle depicted is a Scania New Generation S cylindrical tanker, painted in the livery of D R Macleod Haulage, a family‑run haulage firm founded in 1981 in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. The company operates a fleet of more than 70 vehicles and 90 trailers and provides general, pallet and temperature‑controlled haulage services across Scotland.

The model is intended for collectors of railway and road transport memorabilia, particularly those interested in the post‑war rebuilding era. It is packaged for display and can be handled without removal from its case.