Corgi OM41007 AEC Q in country area postwar green "London Transport"

In 1932 there suddently appeared on the London streets, a revolutionary new design with a full front and seats in the position where orthodox passenger vehicles had engines. An entirely new design of chassis was evolved by AEC at Southall, with the engine positioned on the offside frame member behind the front axle. After the success of the single deck Q with L.G.O.C. and provincial operators, the L.P.T.B ordered 102 4Q4 type for Country Area bus work, which entered service throughtout 1935. Although far ahead of its time, the Q Type was only in production for 4 years but it paved the way for the underfloor engined type so much in evidence today.