{"title":"Double-Decker Model Buses","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Oxford Diecast double-decker model buses, including iconic Routemasters, Bristol Lodekkas and classic British public transport vehicles. Available in 1:76 and 1:148 N Gauge scales, these collectable diecast buses feature historic liveries and operator details.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leyland-leyland-pd2-12-a1-service-76pd2008","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland PD2\/12 A1 Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeyland produced the PD2\/12 between 1927 and 1969 continuously except for a three year gap during World War II. It operated nationally, including Scotland and for its latest Oxford outing, it appears as used by the Ayrshire Bus Owners, an independent co-operative bus company, which traded under the name of A1 Services Ltd based in Ardrossan. The company operated local buses throughout the area as well as the trunk route between Ardrossan and Kilmarnock. It also provided an express coach service between Ardrossan and Glasgow during the 1980s. A decade on and under several pressures, A1 Services became a subsidiary of Stagecoach and the name disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur brightly decorated brilliant blue, cream and red double decker bus features the graphics of A1 Service and is registered NTF 9. Its destination blind indicates it going to Ardrossan via Dalry Road \u0026amp; Beggs Terr. The company address in Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan is printed behind the nearside front wheel, while the wheels and the interior of the bus repeat the red on the main body of the bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.6cm x 3.1cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36071371931803,"sku":"76PD2008","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2008.jpg?v=1633265732"},{"product_id":"leyland-pd2-12-barton-76pd2007","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland PD2\/12 Barton","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt between 1927 and 1969, with a break during World War II, the Leyland Titan PD2\/12 had been designed with a forward control chassis and a front mounted engine to take a double decker bus bodywork. It was used extensively by all the large bus companies, including Barton Transport of Nottingham. The familiar red, maroon and cream Barton's livery is a great favourite with bus enthusiasts and it is shown off very well on this period double-decker, registered RAL 334. Sporting the gold and red Barton riband underneath the bottom deck windows, the bus is travelling as the 7A to Calverton. The fleet number 732 is also printed in red and gold on the back of the bus and beneath the nearside front window\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.6cm x 3.1cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36071375241371,"sku":"76PD2007","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2007_452b9fc7-1be4-40df-8993-ecd140c8eff5.jpg?v=1633265722"},{"product_id":"leyland-leyland-pd2-12-edinburgh-76pd2005","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland PD2\/12 Edinburgh","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe forward control Leyland Titan PD2 featured a front mounted engine designed to carry double-decker bus bodywork. Their production dated from 1927-1942 and resumed after World War II from 1945-1969. Because of their size, the PD2s were originally classed as the non-London 26 footer version, considered unsuitable for use in the capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1950 some revisions to the construction and use regulations meant that the 8 foot wide vehicles no longer required special permission to operate in central London and the maximum length for double deckers was increased to 27 feet. As a result, Leyland raised a new set of variant codes for the Titans, namely from PD2\/10 to PD2\/13, these having a wheelbase of 16' 5 inches. The standard Leyland body was also revised. Within this range of new codes was the PD2\/12 which was 8' wide with vacuum brakes. Known as the 'Farington' style, the chassis and bodywork were both by Leyland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking its sixth appearance in the unmistakable maroon and white colour scheme of Edinburgh Corporation, our model is bursting with detail. Running as the Number 29 to Comely Bank via Frederick Street and Stockbridge, the advertising panels are promoting Weston's quality biscuits on one side, McDowell's Bread on the other and that famous Northern department store Binns on the back. The colourful City and Royal Burgh of Edinburgh crest adorns the sides of the double decker and also features on the back. The wine red interior and seating accommodated the fifty eight passengers of our bus, which is registered JSF 660.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA firm favourite with bus collectors, this latest Edinburgh Corporation livery is sure to please our Scottish enthusiasts particularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.6cm x 3.1cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36071376978075,"sku":"76PD2005","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2005_d98294fa-f405-4b5d-8f25-51a1f73541e7.jpg?v=1633265714"},{"product_id":"leyland-pd2-12-samuel-ledgard-76pd2004","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland Pd2\/12 Samuel Ledgard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Leyland Titan was a forward-control chassis with a front mounted engine designed to carry double-decker bus bodywork. It was built between 1927 and 1942 and then after WWII between 1945 and 1969.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nSamuel Ledgard of Armley, Leeds travelling to Ilkley via Guiseley , registered PNW 91. Decorated in a bright blue with white masking right round between the upper and lower deck and black mudguards, lower side bars ad radiator grille, the bus also has the unusual addition of a bright green roof section. The double-decker is devoid of advertising but the Ledgard name appears beneath the lower deck windows in gold with white shadow-work and again, with all the contact details, across the back. The interior seating is moulded in a dark brown\/red and the floor and platform base is given a fawn brown finish. It's a great model to add further colour to your bus line-up of the day as well as appealing to 00 gauge model railway enthusiasts\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.6cm x 3.1cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36071379140763,"sku":"76PD2004","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2004_95d54bc5-910b-4cf1-a08e-c92cd025d6c8.jpg?v=1633265712"},{"product_id":"leyland-pd2-12-stratford-blue-76pd2006","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland PD2\/12 Stratford Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rich royal blue and cream colour scheme of Stratford Blue Motors Ltd looks great on Oxford's 1:76 scale Leyland Titan PD2\/12, which Leyland produced in 1927.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistered MAC 572 and featuring a masked pale grey roof, our model is heading as Fleet No. 25 to Stratford-upon-Avon where it has its depot in Warwick Road. The colourful advertising panels are promoting Flowers Keg Bitter on one side and Flowers Brewmaster Heavy Export on the other. Sounds pretty potent!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.6cm x 3.1cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36071383007387,"sku":"76PD2006","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2006_1cf23438-9b60-4cec-ab82-d526fa8e899d.jpg?v=1633265709"},{"product_id":"leyland-pd2-12-maidstone-and-district-76pd2001","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland Titan PD2\/12 Maidstone \u0026 District - 1:76 Scale 76PD2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew tooling in the Oxford Commercials series adds a new double decker the 1:76 scale Leyland Titan PD2\/12, which we are delighted to launch in the popular Maidstone \u0026amp; District Motor Services Ltd livery.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe forward control Leyland Titan PD2 featured a front mounted engine designed to carry double-decker bus bodywork.   Their production dated from 1927-1942 and resumed after World War II from 1945-1969.  Because of their size, the PD2s were originally classed as the non London 26 footer version, considered unsuitable for use in the capital.   \u003cbr\u003e\n However, in 1950 some revisions to the construction and use regulations meant that the 8 foot wide vehicles no longer required special permission to operate in central London and the maximum length for double deckers was increased to 27 feet.  As a result, Leyland raised a new set of variant codes for the Titans, namely from PD2\/10 to PD2\/13, these having a wheelbase of 16' 5.  The standard Leyland body was also revised.  Within this range of new codes was the PD2\/12 which was 8' wide with vacuum brakes. The chassis and bodywork were both by Leyland.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eOur model, in the Green and Cream colour scheme of Maidstone \u0026amp; District with silver grey masked roof and registered NKT 875, is travelling on route 119 to Tunbridge Wells via Uckfield, Maresfield and Crowborough. The nearside advertising panel is promoting Fremlin's Elephant Beers, while the offside is suggesting you Relax by Bus Car free and Carefree.  The eyebrows on either side of the front destination board are advertising Duncans Prams Tunbridge Wells on the offside front and further promoting them as England's Largest Baby Store on the nearside, both slogans printed in yellow lettering out of black. The radiator grille is masked green with the Leyland marque in silver above. The wheel inserts and mudguards are also the same dark green.   The bus interior is moulded green with black platform floor. Added detail sees the window openers and the rear bumpers finished in silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.7cm x 3.2cm x 5.5cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182694408347,"sku":"76PD2001","price":22.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/files\/76PD2001_e.jpg?v=1701531673"},{"product_id":"leyland-pd2-12-midland-red-76pd2002","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland Titan PD2_12 Midland Red - 1:76 Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Leyland Titan was a forward-control chassis with a front-mounted engine designed to carry double-decker bus bodywork. It was built mainly for the UK market between 1927 and 1942 and then again between 1945 and 1969. This double decker is based on the Midland Red liveried bus registered JBC 989 that operated in the Leicester area, with this particular one heading for Loughborough via Mountsorrel as the No. 625, according to the destination blind. The advertising panels are advocating Potters Catarrh Pastilles on one side, while a much more palatable item features on the near side - The newest, smartest Britvic Cherry B for me! Pure nostalgia!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.7cm x 3.2cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182694113435,"sku":"76PD2002","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2002_c59cede2-4c69-49f1-966e-4b931d8c48ad.jpg?v=1633265657"},{"product_id":"leyland-titan-pd2_12-southdown-76pd2003","title":"Oxford Diecast Leyland Titan PD2_12 Southdown","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthdown is one of the most collectable and much-loved liveries in the world of model bus collecting and our latest model sees their signature green and ivory livery on the Leyland Titan PD2\/12 double decker registered KUF 708. Additional masking in dark green has been applied to mudguards, wheels, radiator grille and side bars with all additional external trim finished in silver. The interior seating is moulded in tan with black platform and floor. Our double decker front, side and rear destination boards sees it heading as the No. 31 to Southsea South Parade calling at Bognor Regis, Chichester, Emsworth, Havant and Portsmouth on the way. A good excuse to sit on the bus and enjoy the complete ride - on the upper deck, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions and Weights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked: 13.7cm x 8.1cm x 8.1cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpacked: 10.6cm x 3.1cm x 5.7cm ( L x W x H )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eExcludes shipping carton\u003ch6\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/blogs\/news-1\/a-question-of-scale\" title=\"All about scale\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXFORD DIECAST","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41182693949595,"sku":"76PD2003","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0488\/9369\/0011\/products\/76PD2003_d8983d0a-5a5e-49bb-b1e3-b3ab2583ae78.jpg?v=1633265655"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.oxforddiecast.co.uk\/collections\/double-decker-model-buses.oembed","provider":"Oxford Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}