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CGOM45711B AEC Q Double Deck - Birmingham Corporation - Destination Handsworth Wood via Snow Hill 16 Corgi Classics / Original Omnibus Company Our Price: £26.00 (List Price: £26.50, You Save: £0.50) Availability: In Stock. Order before 1pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch, otherwise sent next working day. Size: 1:76 Scale (00 Gauge) 105mm Long Age: 14 years and up Release: April 2008 Type: Static Model Manufacturer's Code: OM45711B Product Code: CGOM45711B

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Built by AEC at its Southall works, the first Q-Type double decker made its appearance in October 1932. Designed by John Rackham, the Q-Type is remembered as one of the most remarkably advanced bus designs of its era. Only twenty three double deck Q’s were built, with the majority being bodied by Metro-Cammell at a price tag of £1,225. Sales were extremely disappointing – so what went wrong? Was the bus industry of the time lacking in vision, was it engine accessibility or the fact that London Transport opted for the STL-type? Nevertheless, this innovative vehicle is a true icon of the industry and visually pointed the way that was to be followed almost 25 years later. AHX 63 was the prototype AEC Q and was delivered to Birmingham in 1933 although still owned by AEC and retaining the AEC bullseye. It worked as a demonstrator until 1934 and was not purchased by Birmingham until 1935.

50% of the models produced will carry the destination Moseley and Acocks Green 1A and 50% will carry the destination Handsworth Wood via Snow Hill 16.

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