The superb 1/76/OO scale Oxford Diecast Scania R Series Highline cab with walking floor trailer, operated by Eddie Stobart.
This model features Paul Hanagan, &
is one of 11 Eddie Stobart trucks and trailers featuring images of
celebrated jockeys that will be released over the coming weeks.
All the trucks in this series will feature cabs with different names & fleet & registration numbers This particular truck is "Melissa Elizabeth" & is fleet no.H8417, reg. no. PX15 JHJ.
Oxford says: The Stobart Group is proudly sponsoring the Great British Jockeys Championship from the world of flat racing. To celebrate, the Group has unveiled an eleven-strong fleet of signature trucks, each featuring a top jockey from the weighing-in room in an initiative that will not only strengthen the position of the Stobart Group as a brand synonymous with horse racing but will also promote jockeys and the sport up and down the country.
Continuing the mini-series of authentic Stobart Scania Highline Trucks
featuring British flat racing jockeys, this time portraying the highly
successful Paul Hanagan. Born in 1980 in Cheshire, only 5'4” tall and
with a riding weight of 8st 1lb, Paul started riding at the age of 14
and has had an amazing racing career in the UK, as well as high profile
wins in France and the United Arab Emirates. He was crowned Champion
Jockey in both 2010 and 2011. He is pictured on both sides of our model
with two of his famous mounts in racing mode with his name printed
boldly in green along the length of the trailer. An image of the
jubilant jockey also appears on the back. The vehicle is decorated in
the Stobart Group ultra-modern bright Renewable Energy livery,
registered PX15 JHJ.
The model, (Oxford No.76SHL07WF), measures 8 3/4" (222mm) in length, & is presented on a plinth with a clear display case & outer card sleeve.