Oxford Diecast B059

New Zealand Bus - 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 New Zealand Bus – 1:76 Scale is a model kit produced under part number B059. It depicts a vehicle from the era of the British railway “Big Four” – the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR – and is intended for collectors of historic transport.

The model represents the AEC X‑type bus introduced in 1909. The original 34‑seater vehicle was built in Walthamstow and was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Approximately 60 examples were manufactured before production was altered during the First World War.

In 1916 the British government took over manufacture of the bus for the duration of World War I, leading to further modifications of the design. The die‑cast replica reflects these historical details in a 1:76 scale format.