Oxford Diecast B079

Job Opportunities - 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 Job Opportunities – 1:76 Scale is a die‑cast model of an AEC X type bus. The model carries the manufacturer part number B079 and represents a vehicle from the era of the British railway “Big Four” – the LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The AEC 34‑seater bus was launched in 1909 and approximately 60 examples were built at Walthamstow. It was known as the X type and was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. The design was altered several times during production, and in 1916 the government assumed control of manufacture for the duration of World War I.