Oxford Diecast CH019

Chipperfield Book Office - 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 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

The Bedford TK was produced by the Vauxhall-owned Bedford company. It was introduced in 1959 and had a variety of uses, including fire engines, military vehicles, flatbed trucks and other specialist utility vehicles. The letter 'T' stood for 'Truck'. It epitomised the perfect lightweight truck and remained so until the end of the 1970s. Available as a rigid truck as well as a tractor unit, it proved very versatile and its longevity speaks for itself, as it is still used in some developing countries even today.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Chipperfield Book Office – 1:76 Scale model, part number CH019. The model depicts a Bedford TK in the British Rail Blue livery used before the introduction of the TOPS system.

The Bedford TK, introduced in 1959 by the Vauxhall‑owned Bedford company, served a wide range of roles including fire engines, military vehicles, flatbed trucks and other specialist utility vehicles. The ‘T’ in the designation stands for ‘Truck’. It was available as a rigid truck and as a tractor unit, and remained a popular lightweight truck through the 1970s.

Although production ceased decades ago, the Bedford TK continues to be employed in some developing nations, illustrating its durability and versatility.