Oxford Diecast B001

A E C Genaral - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 2 (1875 to 1923) Pre-grouping
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

If you are looking for an AEC thornycroft model vehicle you have come to the right place. The AEC 34 seater bus was a revolution when launched in 1909 when approximately 60 were manufactured. It was built at Walthamstow.Known as the X type it used a four cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. With the increase in production the model was modified several times and in 1916 the government assumed control of production for the duration of World War 1.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast AEC General – 1:76 scale model, manufacturer part number B001. The model represents a vehicle from the era of the “Big Four” railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

The original AEC 34‑seater bus was introduced in 1909, with approximately 60 units built at the Walthamstow factory. Known as the X type, it was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production continued with several modifications, and from 1916 the British government took control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.

This die‑cast replica reproduces the historic bus in a 1:76 scale, suitable for collectors interested in early 20th‑century transport and railway‑related themes.