Oxford Diecast B039

Lincolnshire Plum Loaf - 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

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 Lincolnshire Plum Loaf is a 1:76 scale model produced by Oxford Diecast, listed under manufacturer part number B039. The model represents the era of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR – and depicts the AEC X type 34‑seater bus.

The original AEC bus was launched in 1909, with around 60 units built at the Walthamstow works. It was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine and was known as the X type. Throughout its production life the design was altered several times, and in 1916 the British government assumed control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.