Oxford Diecast RM058

Stevenson - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1957 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

Stevensons are from Uttoxeter, Spath and started on 11 September 1926. The company was started by John Stevenson, a farmer who at the age of 51 after struggling through difficult times decided to set up as a bus operator. In 1966 following his death, at the age of 91, all his sons and daughters received shares in the business. However only George and John (junior) wanted to continue the business and following a public auction George took control of the business which then expanded. This Oxford model is RM699 a Routemaster originally built for Northern General. The company was sold to the Cowie Group who acquired British Bus in June 1966. It is now called Arriva serving the North Midlands.

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