Oxford Diecast RT004

Bradford - 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 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

This model carries the colours of the 'Bradford Bus Company'.

In January 1958 London Transport sold off 50 RT's of which 25 went to Bradford.

These 25 RT's stayed in regular service until 1969 and our vehicle is as seen on the Thornaby Drive route in 1966 and is decked in the exact advert of the time!

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Bradford – 1:76 Scale model (Manufacturer Part Number RT004) represents a British Railways Early Crest vehicle. The model is painted in the livery of the Bradford Bus Company.

In January 1958 London Transport disposed of fifty RT buses, of which twenty‑five were transferred to Bradford. These twenty‑five vehicles remained in regular service until 1969.

The die‑cast replica is based on the bus as it appeared on the Thornaby Drive route in 1966, displaying the period‑accurate advertisement from that year.