Oxford Diecast B011

Streamline - 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 Streamline is a 1:76 scale model produced under part number B011. The model represents the era of the four major British railway companies – the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR – and is intended for display by collectors of railway memorabilia.

The subject of the model is the AEC X type bus, originally launched in 1909. It was a 34‑seater vehicle with a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine and was built at Walthamstow. Approximately 60 examples were produced before production was altered during the First World War; in 1916 the government assumed control of manufacturing for the duration of the conflict.

The die‑cast version captures the vehicle’s key external features and is supplied in a sealed box suitable for hobbyist handling.