Oxford Diecast B050

Chivers - 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 Chivers produce a 1:76 scale model of the AEC X type bus, supplied under manufacturer part number B050. The model is intended to represent the era of the British railway “Big Four” – the London and North Eastern Railway, the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, the Great Western Railway and the Southern Railway.

The original AEC 34‑seater bus was launched in 1909, with approximately sixty examples built at the Walthamstow works. Known as the X type, it was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Over its production run the design was altered several times, and in 1916 the government took control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.