Oxford Diecast B041

Bolton Evening News - 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 Bolton Evening News – 1:76 Scale model. The item bears the manufacturer part number B041 and depicts a bus from the era of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The model represents the AEC X type 34‑seater bus, first launched in 1909. Approximately 60 of these vehicles were built at Walthamstow, equipped with a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production was later modified, and in 1916 the government took control of manufacturing for the duration of World War I.