Oxford Diecast B087

Co-op - 1:76 Scale Thornycroft

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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

Oxford Diecast Co-op - 1:76 Scale Thornycroft B087. 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 Co-op produces a 1:76 scale model of a Thornycroft bus, listed under manufacturer part number B087. The model represents the AEC 34‑seater bus introduced in 1909, a notable development in early motor‑bus design.

The original vehicle, built at Walthamstow, was known as the X type and was powered by a four‑cylinder 28 hp petrol engine. Production continued until 1916, when the government assumed control for the duration of the First World War. The model reflects the changes made to the design during its manufacturing run.