CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following model has been released and is on sale:
OM41404 AEC Regent V Roe Felix Motors

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
UKBUS3023 Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD First Devon & Cornwall
UKBUS3024 Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD Travel London

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
29408 Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Coach Bristol Omnibus
30704 AEC Renown Crosville
17217 Leyland National MK1 long Northern Tyne & Wear
99102 Daimler DMS London Transport

STAFF HOLIDAYS
Due to staff holidays, the office will now be closed for two weeks and will reopen Monday 14 August 2006

Saturday 29 July 2006

BRITBUS AEC MERLIN PRE PRODUCTION SAMPLES
I am very grateful to Britbus for sending me the below photographs showing pre-production samples of their first two Merlin models:
ME01 London Transport CLICK HERE to view
ME02 London Country CLICK HERE to view

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 7 AUGUST
The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 7th August:
AN41307 Wright Solar Fusion Doig’s of Glasgow

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 28 AUGUST
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 28th August:
OM43314 Plaxton Premiere Red & White
OM41701 RTW London Transport
OM41702 RTW Barton Bus Company
OM99191 Tamar Link Gift Set

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 7AUGUST
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 7 August 2006:
16220 Bristol MW Bristol Omnibus
17218 Leyland National MK1Eastern National
29611 Leyland Olympian Tees & District

Friday 28 July 2006

"We have commissioned a special limited edition model of route 453 (articulated bus) which is now available exclusively from our Travelshop in Ilford (and shortly from the LT Museum). These will be the only outlets for this model. They will be priced at £28.75 plus £3 p+p from us. This will be the last ever Stagecoach London model specially commissioned as we are about to be sold to the Macquarie Bank of Australia".

Details of model:
Creative Master Northcord Ltd
Mercedes-Benz Citaro G
UKBUS0011
Stagecoach in London
Fleet number: 23029
Registration number: LX03 HDU
Route: 453

The model is available from:
Stagecoach London
2 Clements Road
Ilford
Essex IG1 1BA
Tel: 020 8477 7240
Fax: 020 8477 7222

WEB SITE PROBLEMS OVER LAST FEW DAYS
I spoke with my web hosting company this morning and they got me back on line a few hours later. They advised me that they had been swapping a number of web sites to new servers and the process went wrong! I am very grateful for all the emails and comments on various discussion groups that have have been received/published since the problem arose. It's great to know my efforts are appreciated by so many of you.

Friday 21 July 2006

""The next model due for release from BritbuS Ltd., is Item No. ES2-02 the second model in this series --- The model is the East Lancs bodied Scania Omnidekka from the fleet of "Uni Link" in Southampton.

The bus represents one of the fleet of large buses that are used on University related transportation services in the Southern Port City of Southampton.

The bus is fleet number 33 but the destination has been changed from the Pre Production model pictured to A1 Airport - There are 1008 pieces for this production run.

The models will be available from John Ayrey Diecasts the UK Britbus distributor---- and will be at your favourite retailers soon.""

This photograph shows a pre-production sample of ES2-02 East Lancs Scania Omnidekka Uni Link Southampton

Photograph © Britbus

Click on the links below to view further photographs of the above model
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE

EFE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED MODEL CHANGE OF DETAILS
EFE have today advised me of a change of details for a model announced on 4 July 2006 The model details have now been changed to the following:
EFE stock number: 20010
Leyland PD2/12 Orion
GREATER MANCHESTER TRANSPORT
Fleet number: 3706
Registration number: 3706 VM
Garage code: Hyde Road - HE
Route number: 98
Destination: Waterhead
Anticipated release date: August 2006

I will publish a photograph showing the above model as soon one becomes available. I understand the above vehicle was/still is in preservation

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 24 JULY 2006
The following models are scheduled for release next week:
29408 Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Coach Bristol Omnibus
30704 AEC Renown Crosville
17217 Leyland National MK1 long Northern Tyne & Wear
99102 Daimler DMS London Transport

Monday 17 July 2006

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
AS2W-10 AEC Swift London Transport
AS2-11 AEC Swift London Country

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
OM45906 Van Hool T9 Goodwins Coaches

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
16219 Bristol LS (With MW body) Cumberland
18009 MCW Fleetline Rochdale Corporation
26806 Leyland Duple Coach Bere Regis

CONFIRMED RELEASE EFE CODE 2 COMMISSIONED MODEL
I can confirm the the Code 2 model commissioned by Aston Manor Transport Museum was released on sale at the Museum on 9th July and posted to those who ordered one via mail order on Monday 10 July. Details as follows:
30505A
Guy Special GS
West Bromwich (West Midlands PTE)
Fleet number: 233
Registration number: MXX 341
Route number: -
Destination: Stone Cross

CORGI DE-CERTIFICATED PRODUCTS
Corgi have advised of their new policy for selling of surplus stock (which they have de-certificated) at reduced prices:

""To aid identification in the difference between full price Limited Edition items and de-certificated items, from 1st June 2006 Corgi are now marking the de-spec’d product in the following manner:

1.The certificate will be removed
2.The box will be single hole punched through
3. Over the single hole punch a label will be placed stating “DE-CERTIFICATED DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THIS LABEL”.

This is to ensure easy identification by the consumer""

Saturday 15 July 2006

BRITBUS MODEL ON THE WAY SOON
The below news release and photograph has been received from Britbus:

Due for release is the next BRITBUS -Item No. GL-04, GUY Arab III with Park Royal double deck body in the attractive, but unusual WALSALL CORPORATION light blue and dark blue fully lined early postwar livery.

The model is of fleet number 42 reg No. MDH 309 and is on route 6 to SUTTON. There are 816 models being produced.

This model should be in the shops in the near future.

This photograph shows the production version of GL-04, GUY Arab III Walsall Corporation

Photograph © Britbus

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from Creative Master Northcord Ltd.  

UKBUS5008 Mercedes-Benz Citaro Plymouth Citybus

Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to release another brand new livery model on its well known Mercedes-Benz Citaro casting. It is UKBUS5008 carrying Plymouth Citybus colours.

UKBUS5008 represents fleet number 82 (WJ55 HLK). This Mercedes Citaro is one of eight such vehicles that were delivered to this municipal operator in autumn 2005. They wear the revised Citybus livery and logo and have been put to work on the important City centre Plympton Services 21 and 51 where these striking buses are helping to entice “die hard” motorists from their cars and onto public transport.

The Mercedes-Benz Citaro UKBUS5008 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS5008 model is its extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new single-door Mercedes-Benz Citaro bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5008 model is limited to 1800 pieces worldwide.

This photograph shows the production version of UKBUS5008 Mercedes-Benz Citaro Plymouth Citybus

Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

SUNSTAR BEDFORD OB H5002 SOUTHERN VECTIS
Sunstar have today confirmed that the above model is to be released during August. The first Sunstar Bedford OB H5001 Yelloways is also scheduled for release in the same month.

Thursday 13 July 2006

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from Creative Master Northcord Ltd. Please note the CMNL Stock code has changed to UKBUS4010 (previously advertised as UKBUS4009). No details of UKBUS4009 are available at this time.

UKBUS4010 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian

South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach

Since the operation of London’s Airbus routes ceased a couple years ago, the new lives of the ex-Airbus Volvo Olympian / Alexander Royales have been of interest to British enthusiasts. Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the fourth livery on the Airbus / ex-Airbus replica – UKBUS4010, in South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach “University of the West of England” colours.

UKBUS4010 represents fleet number 139 (N114 UHP). 139 was delivered new to London United in the autumn of 1995 for London Airbus services. National Express purchased the Airbus operation from London United in 1999 along with the 19 Olympians which operated it. These vehicles were unusual in having Air Conditioning, only 9 seats in the lower saloon, luggage racks and a wheelchair space & lift.

Following the reduction of Airbus services, South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach acquired many Olympians from the dealer Ensignbus.

The University of the West of England in conjunction with South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach Company have been providing affordable transportation for its staff and students from September 2002. The bus route provides, term time only, a direct link to the University campus at Frenchay with its city centre student halls of residence. On average, during each academic year, approximately 80,000 passengers are transported.

The buses, an air-conditioned Alexander-bodied Volvo Olympian in this case, carry a livery designed by the University Central Graphic Design Studio, and feature students currently studying at the University.

Similar to those Airbus / ex-Airbus replicas, UKBUS4010 has a new combination of the UKBUS4000 series casting, with a single door, front staircase and bonded windows, as well as chair lift poles at the entrance, brand new additional seats in the lower saloon and ventilation windows on the roof.

UKBUS4010 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the bonded windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new single-door Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian double-deck bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS4010 model is limited to 1400 pieces worldwide.

This photograph shows the production version of UKBUS4010 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach

Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Tuesday 11 July 2006

R601 United is a casting variation for the R-Type and is NOT a Scania. Further details will be released in due course.

There is a slight change to the numbers for the Metropolitan models they now read:
N6503A Alec Head
N6503B Alec Head
N6504 Imperial (Essex)
N6505 Camms

Monday 10 July 2006

This photograph shows a pre-production sample of UKBUS0012 Dennis Trident ALX400 Stagecoach in Fife

Photograph © Susan Cameron

To view further photographs of this model click on the links below:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Sunday 9 June 2006

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
UKBUS4008 Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian First Devon & Cornwall

Friday 7 July 2006

Scania OmniDekka
ES3-02 London United
ES-03 Reading Buses
ES-04 Brighton and Hove

Guy Arab 3
GL05 Wolverhampton
GS08 Yorkshire Woollen (not expected until 2007)

Scania Metropolitan
N6215 London Transport (White top deck windows)
Fleet number: MD 219
Route: 12
Quantity: 816
Destination: SHEPHERD BUSH (Due later this month)

N6503 Imperial (Essex)
N6109 Newport Corporation
N6503A Alec Head
N6503B Alec Head
N6504 Camms

Scania N113
R601 United
R808 Nottingham
R809 MTL Liverpool
R810 Midland Fox
R831 Yorkshire Rider
R832 First leeds
R833 Keighley
R834 Black Prince
R835 West Midlands Travel

Belfast RH Olympian
R908 PMT

AEC Regent
AE-02 Ipswich

Dennis Loline 3
DL-04 Alder Valley (Driver trainer)

AEC Merlin
ME01 London Transport
ME02 London Country
ME03 London Transport

Metrorider
MRL-06 Reading Buses
MRL-07 Cardiff Bus

Leyland Olympian Alexander RH
R704 Dublin Cityswift (late 2006/early 2007)

Thursday 6 July 2006

New models
20010 - CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production photograph
Leyland PD2/12 Orion
GREATER MANCHESTER TRANSPORT
Fleet number: 5871 ST
Registration number: KJA 871F
Route number: works route 192
Destination: Hazel Grove
Anticipated release date: August 2006

28904 - CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production photograph
GM Atlantean
FYLDE BOROUGH TRANSPORT
Fleet number: 96
Registration number: XHG 96V
Route number: 41
Destination: St Annes Square
Anticipated release date: September 2006

29611 - CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production photograph
Leyland Olympian
TEES & DISTRICT
Fleet number: 237
Registration number: A237 GHN
Route number: 295
Destination: Northallerton
Anticipated release date: August 2006

Details of recently announced models
17218 - CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production photograph
Leyland National MKI Long
EASTERN NATIONAL
Fleet number: 1850
Registration number: YEV 308S
Route number: 78
Destination: Brightlingsea
Anticipated release date: August 2006

28809DL - CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production photograph
Leyland Titan 2 Door
BLACKBURN TRANSPORT 
Fleet number: 93
Registration number: KYV 533X
Route number: works route 882
Destination: For Lancashire County Contract Services
Anticipated release date: August 2006

29612 - CLICK HERE to view an early pre-production photograph
Leyland Olympian
ARRIVA YORKSHIRE
Fleet number: 597
Registration number: B597 SWX
Route number: 38
Destination: Pontefract
Anticipated release date: August 2006

Tuesday 4 July 2006

The 2006 edition of "EFE & CORGI OOC MODEL BUSES" has just been published by L.B.R.T. and is now available.

This latest edition is fully updated and includes all new 1:76 EFE, Corgi OOC, Britbus and CMNL releases issued since publication of the last edition.

A new feature for 2006 is that actual quantities of models issued has been recorded against all models where the issued quantities are known. This feature is the result of many requests from readers for this information, with the new feature expanding the guide to 112 A5 pages.

This invaluable collector guide can be purchased for just £9.00 UK ‹ £11.00 Worldwide airmail (post and packing included) by sending a cheque payable to L.B.R.T. to:

L.B.R.T.,
PO Box 125,
Hailsham,
East Sussex,
BN27 1WG.

Your guide will be sent by immediate return post.

The above scanned image shows the cover of the 2006 edition

2nd news posting 3 July 2006

PRESS RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
The following press release has been received today from Creative Master:

Arriva

UKBUS2014 Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident

UKBUS5107 Mercedes-Benz Citaro G

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) is proudly releasing two Arriva bus models. They are UKBUS2014 Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident, and UKBUS5107 Mercedes-Benz Citaro G.

UKBUS2014 (4001, Y47 ABA) is owned by Arriva North-West. It was new to Blue Bus of Horwich, near Bolton, in April 2001. It was allocated mainly to route 575, for which it carried route branding on its upper-deck panelling in addition to the “no Steps easy access” lettering on the lower panels.

Following the purchase of Blue Bus by Arriva in August 2005, 4001 remained in ‘as acquired’ condition till its repaint into Arriva corporate livery. The model represents 4001 in its current livery, but still operating route 575, heading for Wigan via Aspull.

The UKBUS5107 Arriva London Citaro G replica carries the fleet number MA69 and registration number BX04 NDC. The UKBUS5017 is serving Route 73 heading for Seven Sisters Station.

When the Routemaster allocation on Route 73 was withdrawn on 4^th September 2004, the replacement was the Mercedes-Benz Citaro G, articulated bus. The new articulated buses work a slightly truncated route between Victoria Station and Seven Sisters Station from a new base at Northumberland Park, code LV (LeeValley)

Both replicas features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. They are one-piece castings whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

Both brand new bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS2014 model is limited to 1700 pieces whilst UKBUS5107 model is limited to 1800 pcs worldwide.

This photograph shows the production version of UKBUS2014 Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident - Arriva

Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd

This photograph shows the production version of UKBUS5107 Mercedes-Benz Citaro G Arriva

Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

06.15am Monday 3 July 2006

July 2006 - News

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