Oxford Diecast B080

Christmas Vehicle 2002 - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI/AI 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 Christmas Vehicle 2002 – 1:76 scale model. The die‑cast piece is supplied under manufacturer part number B080 and was released as a seasonal collectible in December 2002.

The model depicts an AEC X type 34‑seater bus representing the era of the “Big Four” railway companies – LNER, LMS, GWR and SR – in British railway history.

The real‑world AEC X type bus was launched in 1909, with production concentrated at Walthamstow; around 60 units were built. It was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production underwent several modifications and, from 1916, the government took control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.