1:50 Scale
Despite the model being advertised as a 3 ton Scarab, the tractor unit is actually a 6 ton version
Models are listed in numerical order rather than by date of release. All models were packaged individually and with the exception of CC11301 and CC99140 in a coloured illustrated box specific to the contents.
Four variations of chassis casting exist, shown above (from left to right)
- Closed rear axle, ‘Corgi Scammel Scarab’, Made in China’ 1993-Jan 1995
- Cutaway rear axle, ‘Corgi Scammel Scarab’, Made in China’ Sep 1995-1996
- Cutaway rear axle, ‘Corgi Scammell Scarab’, Made in China’ 1997-1998
- Cutaway rear axle ‘Corgi Scammell Scarab’, prefixed by the corgi dog logo 1999-2003
15001 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Sharp’s Toffees’ (not released)
In July 1997 Corgi announced a ‘Confectionery Collection’ of six models in various sweet manufacturers’ liveries, but only two were ever released, a Bedford O and a Thames Trader. The above image is from the July-December 1997 Corgi Classics Catalogue
15002 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Royal Mail’
Registration RXT 148
15003 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘British Railways Inter Station’
Registration MLL 453
15004 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Cadbury Bournville’
Registration AOJ 338
15005 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘British Railways’
Registration 496 HRO (shown in catalogue but not on model)
15006 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Tate & Lyle’
Registration NXL 611
15007 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Guinness’
Registration GIL 2000
15101 Scarab with Dropside Trailer ‘Express Dairy’
Two piece plastic moulded crate load simulating 34 crates
Registration RLW 581
15201 Scarab with Dropside Trailer ‘Mitchells & Butlers’
Load of 6 dark brown plastic beer barrels
Registration TAM 53
15202 Scarab with Dropside Trailer ‘Bulmers Cider’
Load of 6 black plastic beer barrels labelled ‘Bulmers Original’
Registration XXN 682
97318 Scarab with Dropside Trailer ‘Websters’
Load of 6 light brown plastic beer barrels
Registration WVN 225
97335 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Eskimo Foods’
Registration MJV 398
97910 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Rail Freight’ (Yellow)
Registration 75 HRO
The first model in the Corgi Scammell Scarab range
Toys cab
97911 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘British Railways’
Registration RNK 240
This model at one time commanded a higher price than others in the range
The ‘Reddings’ decals on the trailer sides are highly susceptible to damage
97912 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Royal Mail’
Registration ALB 821B
Promod Ltd is well known for its range of Postal vehicles and produced this ‘Promod Exclusive Corgi Model’
97913 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Rail Freight’ (Grey)
Registration LAR 567
97914 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘BRS Parcels Service’
Registration SKY 824
97916 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘Corgi Club 10th Anniversary’
Registration CCC 934
97916 Scarab with Dropside Trailer ‘Watneys’
Load of 10 dark brown plastic beer barrels
Registration LYE 751
CC11301 Scarab with Covered Trailer ‘British Railways’
Registration LAR 656
CC99140 Scarab Tractor Unit ‘British Railways’
Part of CC99140 ‘The Scammell Story’ a set of six different tractor units
Pre-Production Models
From time to time, Corgi have offered pre-production models for sale
Whilst not particularly valuable, they are an interesting variation on the production version
97913 Rail Freight Grey
This pre-production model is an over sprayed yellow 97911.
The main trailer decals are self adhesive and differ slightly from the production version
97917 Watneys
This pre-production model also has an over sprayed yellow cab The cab roof barrel is smaller than the production version and lacks the flat mounting area for the Watneys decal Paint finish is production green but with a darker red chassis
This model has no mounting holes for the cab roof barrel and lacks the chassis mounted tanks Paint finish is production red but with a darker green cab and trailer
Photos in this gallery were taken by Chris Took © (Model Secretary)
The Mechanical Horse Club 