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Oxford Diecast B012

Heart of Britain - 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 Heart of Britain – 1:76 Scale model, part number B012, produced by Oxford Diecast. The die‑cast represents an AEC X type bus from the era of the Big Four railway companies (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

The original AEC 34‑seat bus was launched in 1909, with approximately 60 examples built at Walthamstow. It was fitted with a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production underwent several modifications and, in 1916, the government assumed control of manufacture for the duration of the First World War.