Oxford Diecast RM062

Plymouth Open Top 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

Plymouth prospered and grew in the 14th and 15th century although it suffered many attempts at invasion. Several times the French invaded setting fires to homes, but were thwarted by locals who put up a strong resistance. In 1588 it witnessed the defeating of the Spanish Armada and the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620. Today Plymouth is a thriving city with many attractions .

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Plymouth Open Top Bus – 1:76 scale model. The model is supplied by Oxford Diecast and is identified by the manufacturer part number RM062. It is painted in British Rail blue livery, representing the period before the introduction of the TOPS classification system.

The miniature measures approximately 30 mm in length and accurately reproduces the open‑top design of the historic Plymouth city bus. Details include opening doors, a faithfully reproduced roof structure and period‑correct fittings, making it suitable for collectors of British railway and bus memorabilia.

Plymouth, the city after which the bus is named, developed significantly in the 14th and 15th centuries despite repeated invasion attempts, including several French raids. In 1588 the city observed the defeat of the Spanish Armada, and in 1620 it witnessed the departure of the Pilgrim Fathers. Today it is a thriving urban centre with a range of tourist attractions.