Oxford Diecast B010

Outspan - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

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

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 Outspan – 1:76 Scale is a model bus produced by Oxford Diecast, identified by the manufacturer part number B010. The model represents a vehicle from the era of the British “Big Four” railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The subject of the model is the AEC X type, a 34‑seater bus first launched in 1909. Approximately 60 of the full‑size buses were built at Walthamstow, and they were powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Throughout its production the design was altered several times; in 1916 the government took control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.