Oxford Diecast RM020

Astra Zeneca Bus - 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
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways

Manufacturer description

This Oxford Diecast Astra Zeneca Bus - 1:76 Scale bus in orange could be another one for your collection. It was in 1951 the decision was taken to develop a lightweight vehicle with the ability to seat 64 passengers, an initial estimate of 2,000 vehicles being suggested. Several protoypes appeared over the next few years and testing of the buses took place with development being carried out by a range of companies. It was not until the early sixties that the buses were seen on the streets of London in any quantity and by now a decision had been made to concentrate the future development of buses on one-person operated vehicles. No further Routemasters were built after 1968 although due to maintenance, refurbishment and deregulation they are still seen not only in the capital, but also in many locations throughout the UK and overseas.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Astra Zeneca Bus – 1:76 Scale is a die‑cast model produced by Oxford Diecast. It is supplied under manufacturer part number RM020 and represents the British Rail Blue (pre‑TOPS) livery.

The model depicts a bus design that was first conceived in 1951, when a lightweight vehicle capable of carrying 64 passengers was proposed, with an initial production estimate of 2,000 units. Prototypes were built and tested over the following years, and the type entered regular service in London during the early 1960s. After 1968 no further Routemasters were constructed, although many continue to operate in the capital and elsewhere in the United Kingdom and abroad due to refurbishment, maintenance and deregulation.