Oxford Diecast B048

Sunday Express - 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 Sunday Express is a 1:76 scale model produced under part number B048. It depicts a bus from the era of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The model represents the AEC 34‑seater bus, which entered service in 1909. Approximately 60 examples were built at the Walthamstow works. The vehicle, commonly referred to as the X type, was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine.

During its production life the design was altered several times. In 1916 the government took control of manufacturing, maintaining it for the duration of the First World War.