August 2013 - News

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MODELS FOR SALE

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London Bus Museum Spring Gathering 21st April 2013 CLICK HERE


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
Many thanks to Chris at TTC Diecast for advising that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
29509 Plaxton Panorama Eastern Counties CLICK HERE
34206 AEC RLH Bus South Wales CLICK HERE
35804 Plaxton SLF Dart series 1 Badgerline CLICK HERE

Tuesday 27th August 2013


DETAILS OF BT-MODELS REPORTED AS RELEASED YESTERDAY
Thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood for advising me of the details for the two models:

B106A Bristol Lodekka LD1 - Western National
Fleet number:
1883
Registration number: RTT 962
Route number: 517
Destination: Penzance (Promenade) Lelant, Carbis Bay
Advertising: -

B106B Bristol Lodekka LD1 - Western National
Fleet number: 1872
Registration number: OTT 11
Route number: 22
Destination: Falmouth (Moor) Helston, Constantine
Advertising: n/s advert Royal Blue Coach services, o/s advert “Dont drive yourself mad – take a BUS”

Monday 26th August 2013


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM BT-MODELS
Thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood for advising me that the following two models have now been released:
B106A Bristol Lodekka LD1 - Western National - Destination: Penzance
B106B Bristol Lodekka LD1 - Western National - Destination: Falmouth Moor

Sunday 25th August 2013


EFE MODEL 16015 LEYLAND PD2 LOWBRIDGE LUTON CORPORATION - PRODUCTION VERSION PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of the above model which show the correct Lowbridge casting:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Friday 23rd August 2013


CORGI OOC  - CORRECTION TO RELEASE DATE
Further to my news of Friday 16th August, Corgi have advised me that there was an error in their communication and it should have read that the two Touchwood models are scheduled for release week commencing 2nd September NOT 26th August.

Monday 19th August 2013


UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE FROM CORGI OOC
Whilst on holiday Corgi sent me a copy of their latest release for the outstanding models in their July to December 2013 catalogue:

OM46018A Wright Eclipse, First Potteries, 25 Stoke Hartshill via Keele University dual destination Oct-13
OM46018B Wright Eclipse, First Potteries, 25 Hartshill via Keele University dual destination Oct-13
OM41310A Wright Fusion, First Leeds, 95 Leeds Rail Station via Headingley dual destination Nov-13
OM41310B Wright Fusion, First Leeds, 95 Bodington Hall via Headingley dual destination Nov-13
OM46701A Wright Eclipse 2, Wilts and Dorset, M2 Southbourne dual destination Nov-13
OM46701B Wright Eclipse 2, Wilts and Dorset, M1 Castlepoint dual destination Nov-13
OM41229A Wright Gemini, Yellow Bus 1C Christchurch dual destination Nov-13
OM41229B Wright Gemini, Yellow Bus 1B Bournemouth dual destination Nov-13
OM46703A Wright Eclipse 2, Lothian 113 Pencaitland dual destination Nov-13
OM46703B Wright Eclipse 2, Lothian 113 Western General Hospital dual destination Nov-13
OM42415A Plaxton Panorama, Wallace Arnold, Yorkshire Dales dual destination Dec-13
OM42415B Plaxton Panorama, Wallace Arnold, Scottish Highlands dual destination Dec-13
OM41605A Crossley DD42, Lancaster City Transport, Scotforth 11 dual destination Dec-13
OM41605B Crossley DD42, Lancaster City Transport, Marsh 2 dual destination Dec-13
OM46408A Caetano Levante, National Express, 202 Heathrow Airport 'Welsh Dragon' dual destination Dec-13
OM46408B Caetano Levante, National Express, 202 Swansea 'Welsh Dragon' dual destination Dec-13

Saturday 17th August 2013


3 NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BT-MODELS
Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for advising me of 3 new models from BT-Models:
B106A Bristol Lodekka LD1 - Western National - Destination: Penzance
B106B Bristol Lodekka LD1 - Western National - Destination: Falmouth Moor
B018 Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant II - Wallace Arnold (Cream)

CORGI OOC MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 26th August:
OM44711A Dennis Pointer Touchwood CLICK HERE - 500 pieces
OM44711B Dennis Pointer Touchwood CLICK HERE - 500 pieces

Friday 16th August 2013


CONFIRMED RELEASE EFE SUBSCRIBER OFFER MODEL
I can can confirm that the following model has now been released, mine arrived this morning:
34101B AEC RT London Transport CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
19306 Atkinson Artic Flatbed Bass Worthington CLICK HERE
22518 Alexander Y Type - West Riding N.B.C. CLICK HERE
31305 Leyland Fleetline B20 London General CLICK HERE

Thursday 15th August 2013


BACK FROM HOLIDAYS
Holidays always seem to pass too quickly when you enjoy yourself. We had a great time visiting Scotland and we were able to catch up with friends in Scotland and Cumbria. I managed to fit in a bit of Bus and Stobart spotting and took loads of photographs which will take me ages to sort out and index. We also visited Edinburgh Zoo and saw the two Giant Pandas, unfortunately they were both asleep at the time! I am still catching up on the model news but here are a few items that I have come across:

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
Atlas Editions have now released the third model in their Trams of the World series, I can confirm that the following model has been released:
4648103 Blackpool Brush Railcar CLICK HERE
Fleet number: No fleet number is displayed
Destination: Pleasure Beach

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following model has been released:
OM46607 New Bus for London 38 Victoria Top Hat CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following model has been released:
NBL001 Bristol Lodekka LD Crosville CLICK HERE

Wednesday 14th August 2013


EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 26th August:
29509 Plaxton Panorama Eastern Counties CLICK HERE
34206 AEC RLH Bus South Wales CLICK HERE
35804 Plaxton SLF Dart series 1 Badgerline CLICK HERE

OXFORD DIECAST MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 9th August:
NBL001 Bristol Lodekka LD Crosville CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have now been released:
OM40819A Bristol Lodekka West Yorkshire - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
OM40819B Bristol Lodekka West Yorkshire - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

A REMINDER OF MODELS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED AS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models were announced last month as scheduled for release during August:

Corgi OOC
Week commencing 12th August - Note this was previously announced as week commencing 5th August but has been put back a week:
OM46607 New Bus for London 38 Victoria Top Hat CLICK HERE - 2250 pieces

EFE
Week commencing 12th August:
19306 Atkinson Artic Flatbed Bass Worthington CLICK HERE
22518 Alexander Y Type - West Riding N.B.C. CLICK HERE
31305 Leyland Fleetline B20 London General CLICK HERE

STAFF HOLIDAYS
Due to holidays there will be no website updates until Wednesday 14th August. I will deal with any outstanding correspondence on my return.

Sunday 4th August 2013


August 2013 - News

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