Oxford Diecast 76WFA001

Weymann Fanfare South Wales AEC - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
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)
Era 8 (1983 to 1994) British Rail Sectorisation

Manufacturer description

2014 witnesses the centenary of South Wales Transport and what better tribute on home soil to see a newly tooled model of the Weymann Fanfare in SWT livery. And it comes in special 1914-2014 themed packaging complete with the South Wales Transport legend too!

South Wales Transport was formed in 1914 as a subsidiary of BET and had three batches of AEC Reliance with Weymann Fanfare bodywork, the first two in 1956 and the last in 1958. Our model, NCY 626 with Fleet Number 1032, was the last of the second batch of five and used for Continental tours. Replaced by Harrington Cavaliers in 1967, NCY 626 was then used on day tours and for private hire until being withdrawn in 1970. Sold into preservation in 1980, she was then purchased by the South Wales Transport Group in 2005 and now resides at the Swansea Bus Museum in the city.

Decorated in the authentic pale buttermilk and deep red bodywork, with black chassis, our model has cream interior flooring and contrasting blue seating. The Metro Cammell Weymann logo is faithfully reproduced on the rear of the coach while the AEC badge and destination ROME are printed on the front below the driver's magnificent panoramic windscreen. Even the GB sticker has been applied. Other minute printing indicates that the Transport Manager at the time was Mr H Weedy, based at the Russell Street depot in Swansea, the speed capacity was 30 mph and the coach sat 37 passengers.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Weymann Fanfare South Wales AEC – 1:76 Scale is a newly tooled model representing the South Wales Transport (SWT) coach NCY 626, fleet number 1032. The model carries the manufacturer part number 76WFA001 and depicts the vehicle in the British Rail Blue scheme that pre‑dates the TOPS system. It is presented in 1:76 scale.

The coach was one of three batches of AEC Reliance chassis with Weymann Fanfare bodywork supplied to SWT, the second batch being built in 1956. NCY 626 was the final coach of that batch, used for continental tours before being replaced by Harrington Cavaliers in 1967, then employed on day tours and private hire until withdrawal in 1970. After preservation from 1980, it entered the South Wales Transport Group collection in 2005 and now resides at the Swansea Bus Museum.

The model is finished in the authentic pale buttermilk and deep red livery with a black chassis, cream interior flooring and contrasting blue seating. The Metro Cammell Weymann badge is reproduced on the rear, while the AEC logo and the destination "ROME" are printed on the front below the panoramic windscreen. Additional details include the GB sticker, the Transport Manager's name (Mr H Weedy), the Russell Street depot reference, a speed limit of 30 mph and a seating capacity of 37 passengers.

Packaging commemorates the centenary of South Wales Transport, marked as 01 January 1914 to 01 January 2014, and features the South Wales Transport legend on a special themed box.