A FIRE engine in West Yorkshire has been miniaturised - and is already proving a hit with collectors.
Oxford Diecast has created the 1:76 scale model of the vehicle, which is a replica of the real-life pump ladder used by firefighters at Rawdon Station.
People as far away as New Zealand have been snapping up the replica to use on model railways or include in collections.
One said: “This is a really exceptional 1/76 scale model. I am an avid fire appliance collector in this scale. The detail and livery is spot on for West Yorkshire.”
The Volvo FL Emergency One Pump Ladder vehicle is the first model Oxford Diecast has created of a West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service engine and it is currently available for £29.95.
Eloise Davies, managing director at Oxford Diecast, said: “We are thrilled to be able to bring this miniature version of a West Yorkshire fire engine to life. It is a first-class replica of its real-world counterpart, and we are sure that collectors everywhere will be delighted with it.”
Tom Haynes, Crew Commander at Rawdon Fire Station, said: “It's amazing how much detail has been put into this model – and how similar it looks to the real thing.
“It really is incredible and I'm sure it will bring back fond memories for people who were involved in using the real engine, or have seen us out and about in West Yorkshire."
photo credit - Ian U via Oxford Diecast.
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