Oxford Diecast - NWFL001 - Bus, Plaxton, Panorama - Southdown Motor Services - XUT 141

Specific Item Information: The Weymann Fanfare makes its debut to the N scale series in the highly popular Southdown Motor Services livery. The model is already a firm favourite in Oxford’s 1:76 scale range, where it has appeared with both AEC and Leyland body options. We launch it here in 1:148 scale with the Leyland option, in Southdown’s famous two tone green and cream livery which has previously also graced its larger version. Complemented with gold lettering and pale green internal seating, the single decker is as detailed in every respect as its larger counterpart, registered XUF 141 and heading for the Sussex seaside resort of Brighton.

Model Information: This tooling was launched by Oxford in 2018.

Road Name History: Southdown Motor Services Ltd operates bus and coach services in East and West Sussex and parts of Hampshire, in southern England. It was formed in 1915 and had various owners throughout its history, being purchased by the National Bus Company (NBC) in 1969. The company fleet name was lost when it was acquired by the Stagecoach Group in 1989 but continues as the legal name of Stagecoach in the South Downs, part of Stagecoach South.

Manufacturer Information: Established in 1993, Oxford Diecast is a British Company that specializes in high-quality die-cast metal vehicles. Produced in various scales, the firm's models are marketed as collector items, gifts, and promotional products. Their largest production goes to OO scale (1:76) and in 2015 they introduced railway products under 'Oxford Rail' brand.
Their N-scale collection is using the 1:148 scale ratio as most British manufacturers.