OXFORD 1/76 1974 VOLVO ALEXANDER TYPE M COACH/BUS WESTERN SCOTTISH 76AMT002

Name: OXFORD 1/76 1974 VOLVO ALEXANDER TYPE M COACH/BUS WESTERN SCOTTISH 76AMT002
Brand: Oxford Diecast

Oxford Diecast

The excellent 1/76/OO scale Oxford Diecast \""Omnibus\"" 1974 Volvo coach with Alexander M Type 42' coachwork in the livery of Western Scottish. The coach Destination blind resds \""Westrern Scottish Glasgow via Motorway coach 2\"".\nThe model (Oxford No.76AMT002) measures just over 6\"" (155mm) in length, & is presented on a display plinth with a clear display case & outer card sleeve.\nIt is new, mint & boxed.\nOxford says: The history of Western Scottish Bus Company can be traced back to 1929, when the Scottish General Transport Co. Ltd was renamed Western Scottish Motor Traction Co. Ltd. The company was formed as a result of the 1930 Road Traffic Act, which encouraged the consolidation of bus companies into larger groups.\nWestern Scottish quickly became the largest bus operator in south west Scotland, with depots in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Cumnock, Girvan, Stranraer, Dumfries, Annan, Ardrossan, Carlisle, and Whithorn. The company operated a wide range of services,g