Oxford Diecast B072

Luton Town - 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 Luton Town is a model bus presented in 1:76 scale. The model carries the manufacturer part number B072 and depicts a vehicle from the era of the Big Four railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The subject of the model is the AEC X type, a 34‑seat bus that was introduced in 1909. About 60 examples were built at the Walthamstow works. The vehicle was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production of the type was altered several times and, from 1916, the government assumed control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.