Five imminent arrivals from Oxford Diecast that we love
1 Classic British street life
Bring life and flavour to your N gauge layout with this charming 1:148 scale Mobile Catering Trailer from Oxford Diecast (NTRAIL001) Bob’s Hot Dogs. This detailed miniature food trailer is the perfect addition to fairgrounds, station forecourts, markets, car parks or special event scenes around your layout.
The model is based on a classic British mobile food trailer, with authentic 'Bob’s Hot Dogs' branding, signage, service hatch detailing, and towing arm. It’s scaled down from Oxford’s 1:76 tooling and redesigned to preserve detail in 1:148 scale.
Mobile catering units like this have been a common sight in the UK since the post-war era, especially from the 1960s onward. Often seen at:
- Railway station car parks
- Local fairs and village fêtes
- Seaside resorts
- Sports grounds & car boot sales
2 A flash of 1970s Britain
Bring a piece of Britain’s automotive heritage to your layout or display with the Escort Mk2 'Tango' from Oxford Diecast. This 1:76 scale model captures the bold styling of the mid‑1970s plus the timeless charm that’s kept the Mk. 2 Escort a fan favourite for decades.
3 The vintage van
The Morris J2 was a forward-control van introduced in 1956, offered by Morris Commercial (part of the BMC grouping). It was used in many roles: delivery van, minibus with camper conversions, too.
The Paralanian name comes from a coachbuilder located on Parry Lane, Bradford. Many J2 motorhome conversion variants carried Paralanian branding.
By the 1960s, two‑tone paint schemes were a popular livery for utility vehicles and conversions, giving vans visual appeal rather than purely functional styling.
This model captures that crossover between practical utility and charming style that gives layouts personality — not just sterile transport.
4 The 'hybrid' rail shunter
Add a practical and visually striking workhorse to your layout with these Fordson Tractor Rail Shunters. The three options for 1:76 scale give the agricultural charm of the Fordson with real railway service utility.
These agricultural tractors were adapted for light shunting operations on rails and are ideal for small yards, light industrial sidings, branch lines, or internal yard shunting tasks where a full locomotive would be overkill.
These will be eye-catching models on layouts. In addition to the above variant, Oxford Rail has also produced a yellow/black version and British Rail liveries (OR76FTRS002, OR76FTRS003)
5 Visual 'pop' - small footprint
The Rover P6 (also known as the Rover 2000 / P6 series) was launched in 1963 and represented a leap in design and engineering for Rover. It introduced several innovations, such as a De Dion rear axle, and safety features ahead of its time.
Over its production life, more than 322,000 P6s were built. In 1964, the Rover 2000 (first P6 model) was awarded European Car of the Year, a testament to its sophistication and engineering. It was positioned as a premium mid‑sized saloon, balancing comfort, performance, and luxury in the British and export markets.
This 'Brigade Red' version for 1:76 scale is a bold, eye‑catching colour that suits the era’s aesthetic and gives the model visual impact on a layout. It complements both urban and suburban street scenes, forecourts, or as a standout in classic car displays.
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