Oxford Diecast B013

Ole Bill - 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 Ole Bill – 1:76 Scale is a die‑cast model of the AEC 34‑seater bus. It is supplied by Oxford Diecast with the manufacturer part number B013 and is intended for the “Big Four” railway period (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR).

The original bus was launched in 1909 and around 60 examples were manufactured at Walthamstow. Known as the X type, it was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine.

During its production run the model underwent several modifications. In 1916 the British government took control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.