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Oxford Diecast - NCOM003 - Bus, Commer Commando - British European Airways - TMG 114

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Stock NumberNCOM003
Original Retail Price£7.45
BrandOxford Diecast
ManufacturerOxford Diecast
Body StyleOxford Diecast Bus Commer Commando Crew Bus
Image Provider's WebsiteLink
Prototype VehicleBus, Commer Commando (Details)
Road or Company NameBritish European Airways (Details)
Road or Reporting NumberTMG 114
Paint Color(s)Blue & Grey
Print Color(s)Red
Release Date2016-05-01
Item CategoryVehicles
Model TypeBus
Model SubtypeCommer
Model VarietyCommando
Prototype RegionEurope
Prototype EraNA Era III: Transition (1939 - 1957)
Years Produced1947- 1957
Scale1/148



Specific Item Information: Collectors have already been treated to the 1:76 scale version of the Commer Commando as used by a variety of aircraft operators, including British European Airways (BEA) who used the unusually shaped vehicle for transporting their passengers between city centre air terminals and the airport. Now, for N scale enthusiasts, we are pleased to introduce an exact replica of its large counterpart especially for you. Decorated in two-tone grey with maroon and white lettering, the interior relieves the sombre appearance with bright blue panels and dark red seats. Registered TMG 114, the BEA lettering and winged logo is printed on the front and sides of the vehicle while the back with replica double doors is left completely free of decoration. Despite its simplicity, the model reminds us of an exciting age in passenger air transport and unknown overseas holiday destinations, which were often beyond the means of most ordinary people
Model Information: Factory painted and assembled, the Oxford Diecast line of metal vehicle models are 1:148 (British) N-Scale.
Prototype History:
After the Second World War, the RAF and the then British Overseas Airways Corporation were in need of vehicles to transport passengers between airports and city centre terminals. A design specification was drawn up by the Ministry of Supply for a vehicle to accommodate 20 passengers carrying their maximum 60lbs of luggage. This led to the 1½ deck observation coach design with 180 cu ft luggage space. A total of 375 (later modified to 315) vehicles was ordered from the Park Royal Coachworks based on the well established Commer Q4 Commando chassis. Source: Yorkshire Air Museum
Road Name History:
British European Airways (BEA), formally British European Airways Corporation, was a British airline which existed from 1946 until 1974. BEA ceased to exist as a separate legal entity on 1 April 1974 when the merger with BOAC to form British Airways (BA) took effect.From Wikipedia
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.
Item created by: CNW400 on 2020-02-19 11:27:37. Last edited by Lethe on 2020-05-07 00:00:00

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