Oxford Diecast B085

Whitbread - 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 Whitbread – 1:76 Scale is a model produced by Oxford Diecast. The item is listed under manufacturer part number B085 and represents the period known as the Big Four, covering the former railway companies LNER, LMS, GWR and SR.

The model depicts an AEC X‑type bus originally designed as a 34‑seater. The bus was launched in 1909, with approximately 60 units manufactured at the Walthamstow works. It was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Over its production run the design was modified several times, and from 1916 the government assumed control of manufacture for the duration of World War 1.