Oxford Diecast's new cross-section of British coaching history
The latest 1:76 scale releases from Oxford Diecast bring together coach models that collectively chart the evolution of British road passenger transport from the 1950s through to the present day.
From the early Leyland Royal Tiger, a mainstay of post-war coaching, through to the hugely successful Leyland Leopard, these models represent the backbone of British coaching during the National Bus Company era. Moving into the 1980s, designs such as the Duple Commander IV and Walter Alexander M type reflect a shift towards more modern styling and long-distance comfort, while the contemporary Mercedes-Benz Tourismo highlights today’s high-capacity, European-standard touring vehicles.
For collectors, these vehicles provide essential context for populating a station forecourt, supporting a rail replacement service, or adding life to a depot or roadside scene. Each model aligns closely with specific railway eras, making them valuable additions to historically accurate layouts, so simply for display in a collection.
Taken together, this range offers a concise but representative overview of more than half a century of coach development, reproduced in a scale that integrates seamlessly with OO gauge layouts.
76AMT007 Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Alexander M Type Scottish Citylink (Eastern)
The Walter Alexander M type was a Scottish-built coach body produced by Walter Alexander & Co. in Falkirk during the 1980s–early 1990s, commonly mounted on Leyland Tiger chassis. Widely used on Scottish express services, the Scottish Citylink livery represents long-distance intercity routes across Scotland
A quintessential Scottish express coach, ideal for layouts depicting 1980s–1990s trunk road and coach station scenes.
RRP: £29.95 Our price: £26.96 Add to basket
76DCM002 Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Duple Commander IV East Kent
The Duple Commander IV was one of the final designs from Duple Coachbuilders before the company ceased trading in 1989. Built mainly on Leyland Tiger chassis, it was known for its square, modern styling compared to earlier Duple designs.
This East Kent version reflects NBC-era regional coaching and represents the end of an era for British coachbuilding, making it particularly collectible.
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76LL001 Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Leyland Leopard/ECW B51 Cumberland Motor Services NBC
Here's a classic combination:
Leyland Leopard (one of the most successful British coach chassis ever built)
ECW B51 body by Eastern Coach Works
Operated here by Cumberland Motor Services in National Bus Company livery, it's ideal for 1970s–early 1980s layouts and was ubiquitous across the UK.
Known for reliability and long service life here's a true miniaturisation of the backbone vehicle of British coaching, perfect for NBC-era layouts.
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76LRT011 Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Leyland Royal Tiger Alexander Fife
The Leyland Royal Tiger dates back to the 1950s–60s, representing an earlier generation of coaching stock. Bodied by Alexander (Fife) it operated widely in Scotland pre-NBC era, often in company-specific liveries.
Ideal for steam/diesel transition era layouts, it'll add to your authentic period road traffic.
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76MT001 Oxford Diecast 1:76 Scale Mercedes Tourismo 3 Axle Crusader Holidays
A modern contrast to the rest: based on the Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, here's a 21st-century European touring coach. The three-axle version is used for high-capacity long-distance travel.
It's great for 2000s-present era layouts, from tour operators to layouts with motorways settings – even rail replacement scenes for the brave!
RRP: £32.95 Our price: £29.66 Add to basket
