Oxford Diecast B081

Maples - 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 Maples is a 1:76 scale model produced under manufacturer part number B081. The model represents the period of the British railway "Big Four" – the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS), the Great Western Railway (GWR) and the Southern Railway (SR).

The model depicts the AEC X type 34‑seater bus, which was launched in 1909. Approximately 60 units were built at the Walthamstow factory, powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production was revised several times and, from 16/01/1916, the government took control of manufacturing for the duration of the First World War.