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EXCLUSIVE TO RAILS OF SHEFFIELD
Take home a piece of Rails (or recreate your latest Rails delivery in miniature) with our exclusive Limited Edition 'Rails of Sheffield' Mercedes Sprinter Van in partnership with Oxford Diecast.
Complete the scene with our exclusive Scenecraft Rails of Sheffield shop model, available separately.
Our 1:76 scale model comes on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Commercial wrap.
The second-generation Mercedes Sprinter was produced from 2006 to 2018. It was a major redesign of the original Sprinter, with a new chassis, body, and engines. It was also available in a wider range of body styles and configurations than the original, making it even more versatile.
After launch it quickly became one of the most popular large vans on the market. It was praised for its fuel efficiency, reliability, and safety. The Sprinter was also available with a variety of advanced features, such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring.
In 2014, the Sprinter received a mid-cycle refresh with a new front grille, headlights, and taillights. It also gained new safety features such as crosswind stabilization and collision avoidance assist.
The second-generation Sprinter was produced in a variety of body styles, including cargo vans, passenger vans, chassis cabs, and motorhomes. It was also available with a variety of engine and drivetrain options, including front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive. It was a popular choice for businesses and individuals alike. It is a reliable and versatile van that can be used for a variety of purposes.
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Oxford Mercedes Sprinter Van – “Rails of Sheffield” is a limited‑edition 1:76 scale model (Manufacturer Part Number 76SP200) representing a current‑era vehicle. The model is sold exclusively through Rails of Sheffield.
The die‑cast van is presented on a plinth within a clear‑lid case and carries an Oxford Commercial wrap. An optional Scenecraft “Rails of Sheffield” shop model is available separately to complete a miniature scene.
The model depicts the second‑generation Mercedes Sprinter, produced from 2006 to 2018 following a major redesign that introduced a new chassis, body and engines. It was offered in a wide range of body styles – cargo, passenger, chassis cab and motorhome – and with front‑wheel, rear‑wheel or four‑wheel drive configurations.
The vehicle was noted for fuel efficiency, reliability and safety, featuring advanced systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane‑departure warning, blind‑spot monitoring, crosswind stabilisation and collision‑avoidance assist after the 2014 facelift. The miniature reflects these attributes, making it a suitable addition for collectors of commercial‑vehicle models.