Oxford Diecast West Riding Panda - 1:43 Scale Construction Richard Read Transport was started

Richard Read Transport was started in 1946 by Richard Read Senior with one vehicle and a shovel

Note that the roof on this miniature is solid rather than having a canvas back

We come closer to home for the second release on our new Thornycroft Nubian Major fire vehicle

It was a popular tractor with farmers in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world

The company ran from 1905 to 1981 and its red colour scheme earned it the name Midland 'Red'

Oxford Diecast West Riding Panda - 1:43 Scale Construction Richard Read Transport was startedThe West Riding of Yorkshire force covered a wide and varied territory that ranged from heavily industrialised cities and towns to isolated rural areas. They used a fleet of vans and large quantities were purchased replacing a fleet of 'Noddy Bikes' and the Mini Vans were very popular, 100's of them being purchased.