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Leyland
PS1 TD Class - London Transport Fleet number: TD3 Registration number: HGF961 Route number: 212 Destination: Muswell Hill Bdy |
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Friday 24th March 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED OXFORD DIECAST MODELS Please see photographs below of the two Oxford Diecast models reported as released at the end of last week courtesy of Hattons.
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CORGI
UPDATED RELEASE OUTSTANDING MODELS The Corgi website is showing revised release dates for their models announced early January: OM46618A
New Routemaster - Stagecoach London - Now expected August 2017
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Tuesday 21st March 2017 |
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PRESS RELEASE FOR THE LONDON BUS
MUSEUM'S SPRING GATHERING 2017 The following press release has been received from The London Bus Museum: The London Bus Museum presents the largest collection of working historic London buses in the world. Situated for the past five years on the Brooklands Museum site in Weybridge, the LBM is actually 50 years young and offers much more than a display of old buses for enthusiasts; its aim is to present the unique engineering heritage of the vehicle collection in its historic, social, technological and educational background. We are an Accredited Museum and are open for viewing seven days a week, providing the opportunity to see our vehicles and artefacts in a light, airy and modern environment. The majority of our fleet run regularly throughout the year but particularly in evidence on three of our major public events, the next of which is our Spring Gathering held on Sunday 9th April with a sub-title of “Pay As You Board”, highlighting the now universal form of fare collection on public transport in Britain. But the notion of “PAYB” goes back many decades. Spring Gathering is the London Bus Museum’s biggest event and is for the enthusiast and family alike. For the enthusiasts there will be a large display of visiting buses of all shapes and sizes alongside our own fleet, some of course being “PAYB” as well as four off-site bus excursions on heritage vehicles. Workshop Tours will show offer greater understanding of the preservation work carried out by our team of volunteer engineers and there will be plenty of staff around to ask questions. Our curators will also be on hand to answer questions in our exhibition of “PAYB” memorabilia and artefacts based on our extensive archive collection. The Traders’ Market Place however provides an opportunity for the collector to stock up on models, books, DVDs and other bus mementoes. For the family there are the bus excursions and two free circular service routes to ride, a treasure hunt, children’s activities beside the exhibition, a stilt walker, balloon modeller and even a traditional “Punch and Judy” puppet show. For the hungry there will be a barbecue, hog roast, coffee stand, ice cream parlour as well as the permanent restaurant. Entry to our Spring Gathering costs £13.00 for adults, £7.00 for children, £11.00 for seniors and students, £34.00 for families and £2.00 for LBM and BMT members and offers free entry to most of the Brooklands Museum attractions. We will run two bus services for those attending Spring Gathering. Bus 462 will run regularly between Weybridge Railway Station and Brooklands and bus 110 will link our free “Park and Ride” facility and the museum site. Sunday 19th March 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST Many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for advising me that the following models have now been released and are on sale: 76SHP002 Sherpa Minibus British Rail CLICK HERE NIRZ005 Scania Irizar Plain White CLICK HERE Saturday 18th March 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED ATLAS EDITIONS MODEL Further to my News of 11th March, click on the thumbnails to view images of the model. 4642120 Brossel Jonckeere - SNCV (Brussels Belgium) |
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Friday 17th March 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM EFE I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: 31515 Routemaster RM - London Transport |
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PRESS
RELEASE FROM BUS BY BONO LTD The following press release and photographs have been received from Hong Kong manufacturer Bus By Bono Ltd with news of a new British model: Bus By Bono Ltd - News Release "We would like to inform you that Bus By Bono Ltd is going to release our first British bus model of Dennis Dart with First Bus livery with following information: Product Code: 100102 Scale: 1:76 Feedback is very positive since we have posted the photos on our Facebook page. We are touched by some of the comments, “very nice Barbie paint work”, “one of the nicest model buses in a long while”, etc. Dedicated to the British bus enthusiast, this model is built to scaled accuracy and details with exceptional workmanship. We are confident that the bus enthusiast will appreciate it as much as we do". Click
on the thumb nails below to view photographs of the model. Further details
can be found by visiting the website and Facebook page at: www.busbybono.com and Facebook page
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2nd posting Monday 13th March 2017 |
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PRESS
RELEASE FROM BACHMANN REGARDING EFE COLLECTORS CLUB The following press release has been received today from Bachmann: Former EFE Collectors Club "At the 85th Anniversary to celebrate the opening of Victoria Coach Station on 10th March 1932, EFE attended its first event since being acquired by Bachmann Europe Plc last October. The opportunity was taken to incorporate the former EFE Collectors Association into the Bachmann equivalent. The Bachmann Collectors Club has been serving railway modellers since 1997 and now caters for EFE collectors too. Each issue of the 64 page Bachmann Times magazine, which is published quarterly, will include details of forthcoming EFE models on its road works page. Bachmann Collectors Club Manager Richard Proudman said “unfortunately when we took over EFE, we did not gain access to the database of EFE subscribers so we were unable to contact them. To thank EFE subscribers for their loyalty to the brand, members can join the Bachmann Collectors Club for a £9 discount on sending in their old EFE membership card in exchange for a new Bachmann one”. Membership of the Bachmann Collectors Club normally costs £29 but EFE subscribers can enjoy a special introductory discount, making membership just £20 on receipt of an EFE membership card. In addition to receiving four issues of Bachmann Times, they will receive a calendar in December, a personalised membership card, the annual club badge and the chance to take part in the Members Day which is held at a heritage railway. On joining the BCC, former EFE subscribers will be able to choose a free gift from a selection of twelve EFE models. Richard continued “we have already attracted a number of former EFE club members into the Bachmann Collectors Club and we look forward to welcoming many more through this exciting offer. In addition, new EFE collectors can join the Bachmann Collectors Club for the standard fee of £29 and can also claim a free EFE model upon application”. To join the Bachmann Collectors Club former EFE subscribers should contact the club office on 01455 841756 or download the application form via www.bachmann-collectorsclub.co.uk/membership. To take advantage of the introductory offer it will be necessary for EFE membership cards to be sent with your membership application. At present we do not have the facility for online applications to the Bachmann Collectors Club as an EFE member. This offer is currently only available to UK applicants". Monday 13th March 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS: The following model from the Atlas Editions Classic Coaches Collection has now been released: 4642120 Brossel Jonckeere - SNCV (Brussels Belgium) Fleet number:1515 10-1630 Registration number: 1255P Route number: 60 Destination: Liege Jupille |
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Saturday 11th March 2017 |
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BACHMANN
AT THIS WEEKENDS VICTORIA COACH STATION 85TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT Many thanks to Steve Turner for pointing out to me that Bachmann's website advises that their EFE stall will be at this weekends event, which starts tomorrow and runs between the 10th and 12th inclusive. Further details can be found on the Bachmann website: http://www.bachmann.co.uk/details.php?id=379 Thursday 9th March 2017 |
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PRESS
RELEASE FROM NORTHCORD MODEL COMPANY The following press release has been received a few minutes ago from the Northcord Model Company: NEW CASTING UKBUS6500 ADL Enviro400 MMC / Enviro400H City Northcord Model Company is now pleased to announce that the company has successfully concluded its year-long negotiations with Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and has been authorised to model the brand new Enviro400 MMC and Enviro400H City. Northcord Model Company, commonly abbreviated to “Northcord” (representing parent company Northcord International Limited), arose from Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) which was a joint venture company between Creative Master Limited and Northcord International Limited. Since CMNL ceased the business in January 2012, Northcord Model Company picked up the bus model-making business and owns all of the castings that CMNL developed since 2000. Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) had developed ADL Enviro400 models (UKBUS6000 series) since August 2006. Since then more than 50,000 units of UKBUS6000 bus models have been produced. All UKBUS6000 series models have gained excellent success and reputation worldwide, and especially in both the Hong Kong and UK markets. The first production model of the brand new casting will be available in the United Kingdom by the end of the fourth quarter in 2017. As the Enviro400 MMC bus is developed from the former Enviro400 series, Northcord Model Company will put the new products into a new series categorised UKBUS6500 et seq, as a continuation from the current UKBUS6000 model range. The collectors will therefore recognise these models as the follow up version within the ADL Enviro400 double deck bus range. The newly developed comprehensive casting will include the following versions of Britain’s best-selling double-deck buses: 1. 10.3 metre 1 & 2 door Enviro400 MMC and Enviro400H MMC Northcord Model Company will make an announcement in detail about planned liveries and model dimensions nearer to its launch date. Northcord Model Company (NMC) 08:50 Wednesday 8th March 2017 |
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EFE
MODELS - PHOTOGRAPHS OF TWO PRODUCTION VERSIONS Shown below are photographs showing the production versions of EFE's Harrington Grenadier in Maidstone & District livery stock code 12311 which was released mid February. Also shown are photographs of the production version of Routemaster RM In London Transport red, stock code 31515. I understand that the Routemaster model will be released within the next couple of weeks and that it is likely to have sold out to the trade on release:
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BRITBUS
COMMISSIONED DUBLIN WEDDING BUS NEW PRE-PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPH Many thanks to Adrian lemon for emailing me a further pre-production photograph of the Britbus commissioned Leyland Olympian Dublin Bus Wedding Bus. For details of how to order, please see my News article of 21st January: |
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OXFORD
DIECAST N-GAUGE QUEEN MARY - CHINA MOTOR BUS At the same time as sourcing my two New Routemaster's, my fiend was also able to source the two Oxford Diecast commissioned Queen Mary models in the red/cream and blue/cream China Motor Bus liveries. Both of these models were Hong Kong exclusives and were released during June 2012. SP057
Queen Mary - China Motor Bus (Blue/cream) - Ex Southdown fleet no: 938 (6938CD) |
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China Motor Bus Leyland - China Motor Bus (Red/cream) - Ex Southdown fleet no: 827 (TCD827) Fleet number: PD28 Registration number: BB9521 Route number: 101 Destination: Kennedy Town |
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38126 Bristol VRT2 - Ribble Fleet number: 1984 Registration number: NCK984K Route Number: 668 Destination: Upperby |
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Tuesday 28th February 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF THE TWO OXFORD DIECAST MODELS RELEASED EARLIER THIS WEEK Click on the links below to view photographs taken by me of the two Oxford Diecast models released earlier this week:
76MW6001
Bristol MW6G -
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New Routemaster -
Go Ahead London Central NEW
BT-MODELS ANNOUNCED BY JOHN AYREY'S Update on my News of earlier this evening courtesy of Yardley Wood Bus Club. John Ayrey's announced the new models to the trade just after 7.00pm this evening. Their email notes the models are "NOW IN CLEAR PLASTIC DISPLAY CASE". Still no photographs available. B117A Bristol Lodekka LD6G
Southern Vectis B117B Bristol Lodekka LD6G
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: 76MW6001 Bristol MW6G - Royal Blue CLICK HERE NNR002 New Routemaster - Go Ahead London Central CLICK HERE Tuesday 21st February 2017 |
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GALLERY PAGE CREATED FOR BRISTOL VR3 VDV137S I have created a new Gallery page for Bristol VR3 VDV137S and added four photographs courtesy of David Smith and Bob Belcher. This is the actual vehicle represented at various stages in her life by EFE models 18612 and 18615 To visit the Gallery page CLICK HERE PHOTOGRAPH
ADDED TO GALLERY PAGES Sunday 19th February 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS I can confirm that the following model has now been released: 4642119 Verheul Holland - Amsterdam Fleet number: 134 Registration number: PB4019 Route: 7 Destination: Ringlijn Noord Photograph
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ADDED TO GALLERY PAGE - BRISTOL MW6G Bristol MW6G Royal Blue
fleet number 1410 CLICK
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OXFORD
DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK Many thanks to Jacksons Models for advising me that the following models are scheduled for release next week: 76MW6001 Bristol MW6G - Royal Blue CLICK HERE NNR002 New Routemaster - Go Ahead London Central CLICK HERE CONFIRMED
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NUREMBURG
TOY FAIR N-GAUGE OXFORD DIECAST PHOTOGRAPHS Many thanks to David Cole for sending me photographs of the n-gauge samples on display on the Oxford Diecast stand at Nuremburg:
NIRZ005
Scania Irizar -
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CONFIRMED
DETAILS OF OXFORD BEDFORD OWB - BELFAST CORPORATION 76OWB013
Bedford OWB - Belfast Corporation CLICK HERE Monday 13 February 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF OXFORD DIECAST MODELS FROM THE NUREMBURG TOY FAIR Many thanks to David Cole for sending me a number of photographs of pre-production sample models on display on the Oxford Diecast stand at Nuremburg. Included are two models which I have not previously reported. David tells me "I caught up with most of the model bus manufacturers present. Had a similar discussion to that in your report with Bachmann/Pocketbond/EFE. There were only the advised models on display. Hornby/Corgi had just the decorated samples of the two buses already announced plus the revised ‘souvenir’ New Routemaster and Routemaster. So it was down to Oxford for some new product, although unfortunately the pre-production sample of the Saro Tiger Cub had not made it to Nuremberg". Click on the links below to view pre-production samples of the 76th scale Oxford models on display: New
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BUSES
MAGAZINE ARTICLE ABOUT EFE My Subscriber copy of the March edition of Buses magazine arrived earlier this morning. They feature a 3 page article about EFE/Bachmann. Included in the article are brief histories of Bachmann and EFE. Mention that Bachmann's models are produced in the Chinese city of Dongguan, but because the factory is at full capacity, EFE models will continue to be made in the factory used by EFE. Confirmation of something I reported sometime ago, that because Bachmann did not acquire Gilbow's printing equipment, all future models will have advertisements, destinations, fleet numbers and registrations applied at the factory i.e. in China. Importantly for many collectors, they state that "there will only be one version of each model". The article also mentions the two models released during January (previously reported in this site) and says "these models mark the end of one aspect of Gilbow practice, as the Renown is the last model to be re-released with new printed transfers". No mention is made of what new models will be released after the 8 already announced models, although the article speculates that they will come from the existing range, I assume no new castings at this time. It goes on to mention that new castings can take a year to get the models onto the market. As I previously reported, mention is made that EFE models will now only be available from Bachmann suppliers with what it terms "bricks and mortar shops". The rationale is that it supports the small retailer who has to pay business rates etc. In terms of numbers of retailers, Bachmann started the year with "580 dealers, 500 of who have total access to all Bachmann products including EFE". Bachmann says "that is around 300 more retailers than EFE had on its own". Finally Bachmann intends to read the market to understand which models will have the most appeal and will draw on the knowledge of their dealers and bus enthusiasts in its existing staff. They will also welcome suggestions from enthusiasts. Bachmann is also looking at how they can expand their existing Collectors club to include model buses as they did not inherit any database from the Gilbow's collectors club. All in all a very interesting read. As they Subscriber editions have now arrived the March edition of Buses magazine should be in the newsagents any day so you can read the article in full. Saturday 11th February 2017 |
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ADDITION TO MY COLLECTION I was very pleased to pick up an excellent bargain recently from Hattons when I bought brand new, the EFE model bus that was part of Bachmann Railway set 30-525 "The Shakespeare Express Train Pack" for £10.00! Being part of the train set, the model does not come in standard EFE packaging but in a brown card box displaying the stock code 30-525bus. I have photographed the model and packaging which can be viewed by clicking on the links below. EFE advised at the time the model was released that their stock code for the model was 18615 30525bus
(18615) Bristol VR (open) - The Stratford Tour Friday 10th February 2017 |
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OXFORD
DIECAST CONFIRM STOCK CODES OF HONG KONG MODELS Further to my news over recent days, Oxford Diecast have confirmed which model carries which stock code and sent me a few high resolution photographs: Red
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KONG COMMISSIONED N-GAUGE NEW ROUTEMASTER'S Further to my recent news regarding the release of the two models and the high postage being charged by one retailer, I am grateful to Andrew Webb writing to let me know he has been able to source the models at HMV Hong Kong for a significantly smaller postage charge. Andrew explains the by selecting the combined shipment option when paying, he found the postage charge was approximately £9.00 in total. The HMV website can be found at www.hmv.com.hk I have just checked availability by searching for "TEZUKA OSAMU" and both models are shown as available at HK$129 (approx £12.00-13.00 each). Please note: I am not recommending the services of HMV, and you must be aware of potential customs charges. Wednesday 8th February 2017 |
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MODEL ANNOUNCED BY RUBY TOYS Ruby Toys have contacted me and advised that following on from the success of their Leyland Tiger PS1 and in response to requests from collectors, they are producing a second 1:48th scale model. This time featuring an AEC Regal T Class with a Mann Egerton body - London Transport (Green) fleet number T792 (HLX462). The model is expected to be ready by July / August this year and the price will be £110 like the Leyland. If you would like to reserve one of the models please send a cheque for £10, or make a PayPal payment of £10.00 via the Ruby Toys website. Alternatively send a cheque for £10.00 payable to John Hope. to the following address: The Priory, Little Wymondley, Herts SG4 7HD. To view photographs of T792 which is a familiar sight at Bus Rallies CLICK HERE to be taken to the Gallery pages PHOTOGRAPH
OF PRE-PRODUCTION SAMPLE OF BRITBUS - DUBLIN WEDDING BUS MODEL BRITISH
MODEL BUSES FACEBOOK PAGE
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OXFORD
DIECAST HONG KONG COMMISSIONED NEW ROUTEMASTERS - PHOTOGRAPHS Further to my news of 30th January, I am grateful to Doug Stirling-Stewart for sending me photographs of the two Oxford Diecast commissioned New Routemasters. At this time I am not sure which Oxford stock code relates to which bus as the box does not have an Oxford stock code printed on it so I have referred to the models as red and yellow. Doug confirmed to me that Hung Hing Toys wanted HK$350 (approx £35) to post the models to the UK on top of the purchase cost. The front of the models boxes state that 1000 of each model have been produced. Oxford
Diecast - New Routemaster - Hong Kong Tezuka Osamu's Debut 70th Anniversary Bus
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Diecast - New Routemaster - Hong Kong Tezuka Osamu's Debut 70th Anniversary Bus
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TIGER PS1 BUS - LONDON TRANSPORT - PHOTOGRAPHS ADDED TO THE GALLERY PAGES Tuesday 2nd February 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM RUBY TOYS Ruby Toys have contacted me and advised that their long awaited Leyland TD1 model has now been released and is on sale. The model is 1:48th scale and is priced at £110 plus postage of £4.50. The model can be purchased by sending a cheque payable to John Hope for £114.50 to The Priory, Little Wymondley, Herts SG4 7HD, or from the website ruby toys.co.uk via PayPal. Model
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BRITISH
MODEL BUSES NOW ON FACEBOOK After meaning to create a Facebook page for sometime to compliment this website, I finally did it this afternoon. Click on the Facebook logo below and like the British Model Buses page to ensure any news and information I publish appears on your News feed:
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OXFORD DIECAST N-GAUGE COMMISSIONED NEW ROUTEMASTER'S ON SALE IN HONG KONG Over the weekend, I became aware that two Oxford Diecast n-gauge New Routemaster's were on sale in Hong Kong in a fictitious Hong Kong livery. The two models are on sale from a model shop called Hung Hing Toys in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. I was advised that the seller wanted £35.00 to post both models to the UK. The models are priced at Hong Kong Dollars 129.00 each. As I previously mentioned with the BYD model recently, please consider customs import duties, VAT etc before you purchase from abroad. I contacted Oxford Diecast today who have advised me that the commission was handled by their Hong Kong office and the UK office only has very brief details to update their range listings, as follows: SP125 Tezuka Osamu's Debut 70th Anniversary Bus No.942 If you have purchased either or both of these models and are able to send me photographs for publication, that would be most appreciated. CLICK HERE to email. 2nd posting Monday 30th January 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
ADDED TO THE GALLERY PAGES Following the announcement of the new models announced and released by Oxford Diecast last week and my report of the 1:64th scale BYD K8SR Electric bus on sale in Hong Kong, I have received a number of photographs of some of the real buses represent by the models for inclusion in the Gallery pages. I am grateful to the below for sending me photographs for inclusion in the Gallery pages. Click on the links below to view the photographs: Courtesy
of John Bennett Courtesy
of David Cole Courtesy
of Mr Brian Kemp Courtesy
of Campbell Morrison Courtesy
of Ivor Norman Courtesy
of Andrew Shirley Courtesy
of Nick Street Monday 30th January 2017 |
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DETAILS
CONFIRMED FOR OXFORD DIECAST BEDFORD CA MINIBUS Oxford Diecast have advised me of the confirmed details for the Bedford CA model, I reported as announced last evening: 76CA029 Bedford CA Minibus - BEA. Registration number: 7229ML CONFIRMED
RELEASE 43RD SCALE MODELS BUSES OF THE WORLD HC02
Mercedes-Benz O10000 Germany 1939 Thursday 26th January 2017 |
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MORE MODELS ANNOUNCED BY OXFORD DIECAST AND DETAILS OF MODELS ANNOUNCED
EARLIER IN THE WEEK Oxford Diecast have announced two further models: 76CA029 Bedford CA Minibus BEA CLICK HERE Details to be confirmed 76RM112 Routemaster
- London Transport
- Bow Centenary
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OF MODELS ANNOUNCED EARLIER THIS WEEK 76BI002 Beadle Integral
- Maidstone & District Q3/2017 CLICK
HERE 76DR004 Duple Roadmaster
- Bamber Bridge MS Q3/2017 CLICK
HERE 76IR6002 Irizar i6
- West Coast Motors Q3/2017 CLICK
HERE 76SB001 Saro Bus
- Ribble Q2/2017 CLICK
HERE 76TR014 Mobile Trailer
- Southdown Q2/2017 CLICK
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OXFORD
DIECAST UPDATED PRE-PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS Further to my news of last evening, Oxford Diecast have aloes issued updated pre-production photographs of some of their previously announced models: 76BI001
Beadle Integral
East Kent CLICK
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NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY OXFORD DIECAST Oxford Diecast have announced a number of new models ahead of the London Toy Fair which starts tomorrow. Mention was made of an n- gauge Weymann Fanfare CLICK HERE and an n- gauge Burlingham Seagull coach, no other details were given. The first of the Bristol MW6 models are due in February. The
New 76th scale models including a new casting are as follows: Monday 23rd January 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF OXFORD DIECAST MODELS RELEASED
EARLIER THIS WEEK Click on the links below to view photographs of the two Oxford Diecast models released earlier this week:
NSET004
5 Piece Bus Set -
London Transport
NLRT003 Leyland Royal Tiger W Alexander CLICK
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF ATLAS EDITIONS CLASSIC COACHES MODEL
LT MUSEUM COMMISSIONED MODEL LINK NOT WORKING
PHOTOGRAPHS OF BYD K8SR ELECTRIC BUS - METROLINE BYD1471 Sunday 22 January 2017 |
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NEWS OF A NEW BRITBUS COMMISSIONED IRISH MODEL Many thanks to Adrian Lemon for contacting me and telling me about the latest Irish model he is commissioning, this time from Britbus. Adrian tells me that the model a "Leyland Olympian, is at the correction stages and its expected to retail in line with other Leyland Olympians". He goes on to say "The identity of the next model coming from me is “Wedding Bus” as delivered to Dublin Bus in 1990 and should represent bus “RH39”. Delivery is expected late April or May", Click on the link below to view a pre-production sample photograph of the model. To view the photograph CLICK HERE If you would like to pre-order one of the models or to ask any questions, Adrian can be contacted via email on: lemon1970@eircom.net
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1/64TH SCALE BYD K8SR ELECTRIC BUS - METROLINE The model shown as being manufactured by BYD, features fleet number BYD1471 on route 98 to Russell Square. The model does not appear to be displaying registration plates. The model is currently retailing at US$132.45. CLICK HERE to follow the link to the Network Shuttle website. If you purchase this model from Hong Kong please remember you may have to pay import taxes, VAT etc. as this model is selling for over £100 sterling. Please check the HM Revenue and Customs website if you are not sure before you purchase. The real BYD1471 is currently working on the streets on London. Does anyone have a photograph they would be willing to email me for inclusion on the Gallery? If you can assist please CLICK HERE
CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
4642118 Magrirus-Deutz Saturn 2 (German) Photograph 1 CLICK HERE There is some discussion on line as to whether this model is from Frankfurt or Hamburg as a couple of different releases have appeared from Atlas on the continent. Although the two models released previously carry different registration numbers to each other (depending on where they are from), the other details such as fleet number and route details appear to be unchanged. I am not sure if my model is a Hamburg or Frankfurt one, can anyone assist? Saturday 21st January 2017 |
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LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM - EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL The London Transport Museum have commissioned an EFE Gold Routemaster RM as follows:
15632B AEC Routemaster RM - Arriva South London
Photograph 1 CLICK
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RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: NSET004 5 Piece Bus Set - London Transport CLICK HERE NLRT003 Leyland Royal Tiger W Alexander CLICK HERE (Please note the photograph shown is of the 1:76th version of this model) Wednesday 18th January 2017 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED CORGI OOC MODELS Click on the links below to view photographs of the 4 Corgi models released late December: OM46615A New Routemaster -
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RELEASE FROM EFE Bachmann have advised me that that the following model has now been released. My source went on to say " .......... and as such orders will start to be despatched from our warehouse in the next few days so I would expect stock to be in the shops who have ordered them sometime next week. Please remember that these models can only be ordered from our warehouse by official Bachmann stockists and thus can only purchased by consumers from an official Bachmann stockist". 38123
Bristol VRT Oxford OXFORD
DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
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5 Piece Bus Set -
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF EFE MODELS Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of the first two standard release EFE models to be released by Bachmann. Photographs taken by me this afternoon. I do not yet have a release date for the Oxford Bristol VRT:
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AEC Renown -
Greater Manchester PTE 38123
Bristol VRT Oxford PHOTOGRAPHS
OF WRIGHTBUS 70TH ANNIVERSARY COMMISSIONED CORGI OOC NEW ROUTEMASTER CP466xx New Routemaster - Wrightbus 70th Anniversary CONFIRMED
RELEASE OF BUS OF THE WORLD 1:43RD SCALE MODELS HC02 Mercedes-Benz O10000 Germany 1939 Wednesday 11th January 2017 |
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MODELS ON DISPLAY YESTERDAY Many thanks to Andrew Morgan who attended the Bachmann Showcase trade event yesterday and has sent me a photograph taken by his son, showing the first 7 months of EFE releases on display. Nothing new was announced. CLICK HERE to view the photograph. Monday 9th January 2017 |
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LATEST
RELEASE SCHEDULED FOR EFE MODELS Many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for forwarding me the latest release scheduled from Bachmann for EFE models: 38123
Bristol VRT Oxford CLICK
HERE - Now due January 2017 Sunday 8th January 2017 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM EFE Further to my News of yesterday, many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for telling me he now has the following model in stock: 30716 AEC Renown - Greater Manchester PTE CLICK HERE Saturday 7th January 2017 |
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EFE
UPDATE FROM BACHMANN Bachmann have today advised me of two model releases scheduled for January and one model cancelled: Models
scheduled for release during January: Model
cancelled: Friday 6th January 2017 |
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CORGI
NEW MODELS - PHOTOGRAPHS Corgi have today released their new catalogue and images of the new models, the descriptive text for each models is also copied below. Corgi have stated that all images are computer rendered images and may be subject to change OM46618A
New Routemaster - Stagecoach London The other cities to have launched rainbow buses since March 2015 are Toronto, Calgary and Brighton. There are also Ride with
Pride taxis in Southampton, and there was a rainbow train in Copenhagen. OUTbound is one of TfL’s diversity networks and was also responsible for changing 48-traffic lights around Trafalgar square
to feature same-sex images and gender symbols in 2016. Follow OUTbound on Twitter to find out more about these projects at OM46618B New Routemaster - Stagecoach London OM46512A Wright Gemini 2 - Brighton and Hove
OM46512B Wright Gemini 2 - Brighton and Hove
GS89202 Corgi Best of British New Bus For London GS82328 Corgi Best of British Routemaster Wednesday 4th January 2017 |
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CORGI
NEW MODELS - ADDITIONAL DETAILS In addition to the details published yesterday, I am grateful to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for confirming the models and providing additional details: OM46618A
New Routemaster - Stagecoach London OM46618B New Routemaster - Stagecoach London OM46512A
Wright Gemini 2 - Brighton and Hove
OM46512B Wright Gemini 2 - Brighton and Hove In
addition two further models are announced: Tuesday 3rd January 2017 |
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RECAP OF THE NEWS FOR THE LAST DAY OF DECEMBER 2016 Via an article in Diecast Collector magazine, Corgi have announced two new bus models for the 1st half of 2017: OM46618A
& B New Routemaster - Stagecoach London representing LT239 in
Rainbow "Ride with Pride livery" a release date of April 2017 is
given. To view a scan of the image from Diecast Collector magazine CLICK
HERE Three of my photographs of LT239 in Rainbow Pride livery have been added to the Gallery pages CLICK HERE Many thanks to Gethin Donaldson for advising me that the Brighton and Hove vehicle is fleet number 489 (BJ63UJT) and the livery is know as "GET BUS(Y) Beach". This is the only vehicle carrying this livery in the fleet. Three other vehicles 420, 421 and 490 are in GET BUS(Y) Fitter/Arts/South Downs liveries respectively. Gethin has very kindly sent me four photographs of 489 in her new livery prior to entering service and advised me that he was one of the fitters who worked on the vehicle at Conway Street depot. To view the photographs of 489 in the Gallery pages CLICK HERE. PHOTOGRAPH
ADDED TO THE GALLERY PAGES Monday 2nd January 2017 |
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