Rapido Trains UK's newly tooled range of Bedford OB Coaches in OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) have now arrived into stock! 10 variations available in all sorts of colourful liveries.
Rapido is delighted to add the Bedford OB coach to their growing range of 1:76 scale road vehicles. This design became the classic post-war British coach and its rugged simplicity meant that it became the first choice for coach operators long after more modern designs came on the scene.
The range includes all sorts of different liveries, showcasing usage of this iconic vehicle with operators across the UK. As part of this delivery we have also received the 'Titfield Thunderbolt' themed Pearce & Crump coach - which played an important role in this much-loved film.
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Product Features
Bedford OB / Duple Vista Coach variations
Poseable front wheels
Opening Sliding roof
Rubber tyres
Highly detailed exterior and interior
High quality finish
Lots of separately fitted parts
Choice of mirrors and rear lights
Prototype Information
The Bedford OB was a bus chassis manufactured by Bedford. It was a successor to the Bedford WTB and had a wheelbase of 14ft and 6inches, and was a semi-forward control model designed to carry between 26 and 29 passengers.
The buses were powered by a 27hp petrol engine, mated to a four-speed manual gearbox and a fully floating rear axle. Although only 73 were built prior to the cessation of production due to World War II, it reappeared in a largely unchanged form at the end of the war, continuing in production until 1951.
A total of 12,766 were produced, making it one of the most popular buses of its type ever. Bedford co-developed with Duple the "Vista" coachwork for the OB, fronted by a classic bullnose. Geared to reach speeds of at least 40 miles per hour (64 km/h), which was fast for its day, the OB is remembered by many for its characteristic gearbox whine.