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CORGI
OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE DURING JULY Week
commencing 9 July 2007 Week
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VINTAGE BUS MUSEUM COMMISSIONED MODEL Further to my news article of 6 April 2007, click on the link below to view photographs of the production version of the model which is scheduled for release 18/19 August. UKBUS0017 Photograph 1 Further details may be obtained by contacting Lathalmondmodel@aol.com or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to, Susan Cameron, 8, Allander Drive, TORRANCE, Glasgow, G64 4LG. SPECIAL NOTE: Friday 29 June 2007 |
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MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE AND PHOTOGRAPHS 26620
PLAXTON PARAMOUNT 3500 Fishwick
& Sons Ltd 27506
WRIGHT SCANIA First Eastern Counties 27702
AEC STL (NO ROOF BOX) London
Transport 29406
BRISTOL RELH D/ PURPOSE Lincolnshire
White N.B.C 32102
RMF ROUTEMASTER Northern General 32102SB
RMF ROUTEMASTER Northern General
Showbus 2007 32303
BRISTOL RELH COACH Red & White 32304
BRISTOL RELH COACH Southern
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EFE
& CORGI OOC MODEL BUSES COLLECTORS REFERENCE GUIDE The 7th edition of the guide is being released at this weekends North Weald Bus Rally. If you are unable to get to the rally the guide can be purchased by mail order at a cost of £9.99 (post free). To order a copy of the guide send Credit Card details, cheque or Postal Orders to: LBRT PO BOX 125 Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1WEG Telephone: 01323 849856 Alternatively visit the LBRT website at www.lbrt.me.uk
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WEALD RALLY EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL 31501A To order one of these models CLICK HERE for a copy of the order form Photograph 1
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF SOME RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS 23206
AEC RF Green Line NBC 26619
Plaxton Paramount 3500 Jetlink 32901
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BRITBUS
NEWS RELEASE Britbus Ltd. will be attending the North Weald Bus rally that will be held on JULY the first 2007. As is usual with any special events Britbus Ltd. attends, there will be a special model available at the show. This year will see a special Rally model of one of the magnificent fleet of historic real buses owned and regularly operated by the Co- Sponsors of the event, BLUE TRIANGLE BUSES. The model is limited to an issue of only 240 pieces and is Item No. AS1-001. It is in BLUE TRIANGLE livery as applied to the bus when it was still in service on franchised bus routes. The model is a Replica of the AEC Short Swift single door, single deck bus- AML 1 H, which was a former London Transport central area bus and the first in the Single door SM class type series. It was delivered to London Transport from Marshall’s body builders on the 13th of November 1969 and entered service from its allocated Garage at CATFORD on 24th January 1970. It was the first SM class bus to enter service and initially was on route 160 to ELTHAM. It was hoped that the actual vehicle would be seen at this years 2007 North Weald rally but unfortunately this will not be so…...but….. the model will be there! Photograph
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CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - PRESS RELEASE NEWLY RETOOLED CASTING UKBUS6005 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Stagecoach in Manchester Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6005, the long awaited newly re-tooled casting of a distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. The first livery to be carried on the brand new re-tooled casting is standard Stagecoach corporate livery for Stagecoach in Manchester. Having received one example of the new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double-deck body as a direct replacement for the ALX400-bodied bus lost in service during the 7/7 terror attacks in London, Stagecoach began to accept deliveries of its major order of 130 for provincial companies in September 2006. Of the 130 buses ordered, the majority were destined for Stagecoach in Manchester and 19063 (MX56 FSP) entered service there in October 2006. 19063 was allocated to Stockport depot and it carries route branding for route 192. The Enviro400 body as delivered to Stagecoach ‘Provincial’ fleets differs from those delivered elsewhere because the staircase is not straight, but angled. This compact design maximizes the number of seats for passengers, but the key signature of the straight staircase version, the single seat behind the driver’s cab, is lost. The re-tooled UKBUS6005 model replicates the angled staircase correctly. The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6005 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS6005 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with its curved windscreen. Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. CMNL’s re-tooled Enviro400 model UKBUS6005 has additional features to Stagecoach ‘Provincial’ specification, including newly designed windows at the driving cab, an additional rear-facing seat at the rear of the upper-deck and newly designed rear dome incorporating a representation of the opening emergency window but lacking the indent for additional upper-saloon ventilation equipment found on other Enviro400s. The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6005 model is limited to 1800 pieces worldwide. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Friday 22 June 2007 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - PRESS RELEASE UKBUS7007 Scania OmniCity Nottingham City Transport Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the seventh replica on its popular Scania OmniCity model tooling. It is UKBUS7007 with Nottingham City Transport route branded livery. UKBUS7007 features a model of Nottingham City Transport’s 529 (YS03 ZLN), running on service 35 bound for Bulwell. The service is packaged as the “Orange Line” which includes services 35, 35B and 38, linking Nottingham city centre and Bulwell bus Station. 529 is numerically the first of 9 Scania OmniCity buses to be delivered in May 2003 for Orange Line services. The Scania OmniCity UKBUS7007 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. Key features of the UKBUS7000 series, exemplified on UKBUS7007, include an extensive portrayal of handrails, the headlight / indicator units at the front made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic and the red lights at the rear made similarly, with the indicator and reversing light colours tampo-printed on top. The brand new Scania OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS7007 model is limited to 1400 pieces worldwide. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Thursday 21 June 2007 |
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MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS I am grateful to Miniature Motors and Time Tunnel Models for advising me of two new models scheduled for release during June/July: ES-06 Scania Omnidekka "Network Colchester"
ME-05
AEC Merlin 2 Door - London Country (Green), Route 496 to Kings Farm Estate
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following previously announced models are also scheduled for release during
the same period:
DL-06X Dennis Loline "North Western" in preserved condition ME1-01"London Transport" AEC Merlin - Single Door ME-04 "London Country - NBC " AEC Merlin Dual Door
EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 25 JUNE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release next week: 29303 Leyland Olympian Stagecoach Swindon CLICK HERE
33301
ERF Dropside 2 Axle - Derek Horton
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SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER The latest issue of the EFE Subscriber Newsletter has arrived today and has some items of interest, not previously reported on this site. EFE are developing a further 1/24th scale bus, this time a single deck. Details will be announced in due course. The development of the 1/24th scale MCW Metrobus has now progressed and is ready for production. The first livery will be of one of the "colourful London bus operators liveries". Further details will be announced in due course. New
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COBHAM
BUS MUSEUM COMMISSIONED MODELS I have received an email from Alvin Hale at the Cobham Bus Museum giving additional details of how to purchase the models and asking if enquiries can be sent to his home address: "The models, are priced at £27.00 each. This includes post & packing for UK mail order customers. (Overseas cost on application). Should you wish to purchase one or both of the models (restricted to ONE of each per customer)": Please forward a cheque payable to “L B P T Ltd” To: Click on the links below to view further photographs of both models: 27810B
AEC STL London Transport 30004B
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RELEASES FROM COBHAM BUS MUSEUM I can confirm that two EFE code 2 models were released at today's running day. When I left the Museum mid afternoon there was still plenty of stock for sale. If you would like to purchase one of the models Alvin Hale asks that you contact him to check availability first before paying higher dealer/Ebay prices. If you would like to order either or both of these models please write to Alvin Hale c/o LBPT Ltd at the below address enclosing a stamped addressed envelope. If stock is still available you will be sent the necessary order form to complete, if not you will be advised that the model(s) are sold out: The
London Bus Preservation Trust Ltd, EFE
Stock code: 27810B EFE
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM SUNSTAR Thursday 14 June 2007 |
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BRITBUS
PHOTOGRAPHS AN1-06
Leyland Atlantean AN68 Southdown CLICK
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CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE East Yorkshire Motor Services – 80th Anniversary UKBUS0015 Plaxton President-bodied Volvo B7TL Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) is releasing UKBUS0015 in the most attractive, special livery of East Yorkshire Motor Services. It will soon be the focus of attention from bus model collectors as well as from bus enthusiasts. The model represents East Yorkshire Motor Services 670 (80 EYC). This bus replica is based on the CMNL Dennis Trident casting with Plaxton President bodywork, but features some important modification to the tooling to resemble the Volvo-chassied version more closely. Based on a Volvo B7TL chassis with Plaxton ‘President’ bodwork, fleet number 670 was new in 2002 and is one of thirty similar buses in the Hull-based East Yorkshire Motor Services fleet. To mark the Company’s 80th Anniversary in 2006 it was repainted in the unique indigo and primrose colour scheme which was well-known as the livery carried by EYMS buses from the formation of the company in 1926 until NBC’s poppy red became the norm after nationalisation in 1969. Carrying the special 80-year logo and lettering accurately depicted on the model, the bus also appropriately gained the registration 80 EYC which was already owned by EYMS. The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The brand new single door EYMS Plaxton President double-deck bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphic (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS0015 model is limited to 1400 pieces worldwide. Photograph
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MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED PRESS RELEASE Stagecoach in Swindon UKBUS1031 Alexander Dennis ALX400 Trident CMNL is proud to release the latest livery on its well-known casting – the Alexander Dennis ALX 400-bodied Trident. This is UKBUS1031 carrying the special route branding livery of “Route 55 shopworkplay” of Stagecoach in Swindon. This model represents Stagecoach in Swindon 18450 (VU06 KFO). Stagecoach in Swindon service 55 was launched in August 2006 as part of a “Kick Start” bid made by Stagecoach West and Wiltshire County Council, to improve the quality of the Swindon - Chippenham route. The frequency was enhanced to every 20 minutes and the Swindon - Wootton Bassett corridor now enjoys a 10 minute headway following coordination with the single-deck operated service 54, and a Quality Bus Partnership has been set up. The branded livery was developed by Ray Stenning’s “Best Impressions” and the rears of the Tridents each portray actual passengers and the reasons why they use the service. The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model also has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together. The brand new model of Stagecoach in Swindon ‘service 55’ is based on a Limited Edition of 1500 pieces produced. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphic (Australia), cnmycar.com (P.R. of China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Monday 11 June 2007 |
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ADDITIONAL BRITBUS MODEL FOR RELEASE IN JULY Further to the press release of 6 June 2007 Britbus have advised details of one further model scheduled for release in July: ME –04—This model is a further issue in the two door type of the Britbus ME series MERLINS. The bus is one of the N B C London Country models in NBC green and white livery and is fleet number MB 84. The registration number will be SMM 84 F and it is on route 306 to LEAVESDEN ( Shuttle Bus). The model is a limited edition model and will be certificated to a production run of 816 models. Sunday 10 June 2007 |
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ADRIENNE
FULLER Many of you will be interested to hear that following her recent departure from Corgi as a result of their restructuring Adrienne Fuller has written to advise me that she commenced employment with Oxford Diecast as Product Manager on 1st June. She tells me ".....have known MD Lyndon Davies for many years, from when I worked for Corgi in Swansea and it will be great to be working with such ‘collector’ enthusiastic people again. I will be working on new and exciting ranges – watch this space!!...." Saturday 9 June 2007 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE TransBus Pointer-bodied Dart SLF UKBUS0016 Stagecoach in Merseyside CMNL is releasing a special commissioned model project for Stagecoach in Merseyside. This is UKBUS0016 carrying eye-catching 197 / 198 route branding colours. The UKBUS0016 Stagecoach in Merseyside replica carries the fleet number 34215 and registration number W215 DNO. Since the Stagecoach takeover of Glenvale Transport’s operations in July 2005, the key Kirkby area network of routes has been simplified and improved for the majority of customers by the introduction of frequent, simple services, with new easy access vehicles. As part of this process, it became clear that aside from the mainline services to Liverpool, some key local links needed to be improved, including the vital connection to the large Kirkby Industrial area “The Admin” and some of the communities off the beaten track. In partnership with Merseytravel, Stagecoach decided to invest in the two low floor short Dennis Dart buses which would be dedicated to providing local links and improving upon the existing 197 service. Branded ‘Kirkby Connect’ service 197 and 198 started on Monday 8th May 2006 and thanks to the friendly, familiar team of drivers, these vital local buses continue to grow in popularity. This 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 model also features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door, showing the detailed, environmentally friendly engine. All grab rails feature inside the replica and in their correct positions. The construction method of this replica permits realistic-looking front and rear lights – in particular the front headlamp / indicator assembly whose headlamp is transparent and indicator is translucent. The brand new UKBUS0016 Stagecoach in Merseyside bus models are limited to 1100 pieces produced. It will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. Photograph
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NEW MODELS
ANNOUNCED BY LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM Continuing to catch up on News from the last 3 weeks. The LT Museum have announced a number of new models. Further details will be given as soon as they are available: Britbus EFE S&D MODELS NEW WEBSITE The old .com link still works but you will be redirected to the new site. As a new "Web Store" special offer they are offering free standard UK post and packing for a limited period only. Thursday 8 June 2007 |
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RELEASE FROM BRITBUS The below press release has been received today from Britbus: BRITBUS FORTHCOMING RELEASES. BritbuS will be releasing several new models in the months of June and JULY 2007 N 6404—This model (it has been renumbered from previous published Item Numbers) is due to release this week. It is a long awaited model of the MCW bodied, Single door, double deck bus as operating for the NEWPORT CORPORATION. The bus fleet number is 118 with a registration number GKG 39 N. It is on route 2A to NEWPORT. The model is Certificated and is a Limited Edition of 600 pieces only. DL-06 – This model is using the revised casting of the Britbus Alexander bodied Double Deck bus, a DENNIS LOLINE III in the livery of the NORTH WESTERN ROAD CAR CO. The Model is of fleet number 906, Reg. No VDB 906 and is on route X 12 to OLDHAM (GPO). The model is a Certificated Limited Edition of 696 pieces. DL-06X—This model will be released concurrently with DL-06 and is a model of a present day preserved version of the actual vehicle. The model represents fleet number 872 , Registration Number RDB 872 and represents the vehicle in the livery in which it is currently preserved and housed in Herefordshire near the England / Wales border.. The model is on route 36 to MANCHESTER L.M.S.. This is a limited Edition model of 120 pieces only and is certificated. R 810—This Model is a further livery in the R 8xx Britbus series of the Alexander RH bodied R type Scania 112/113 buses. It is a single door Double Deck bus and is in the attractive Red and Yellow livery of MIDLAND FOX. It is Fleet number 4156 , Reg. No F 156 DET. The model is destined for Countersthorpe via Blaby on route 185. This is a Limited Edition model of 600 pieces, which is Certificated. AN2-03 – A forerunner sightseeing bus and one of two assigned and re-liveried by LONDON COUNTRY BUS SERVICES vehicles. It is branded LONDON CRUSADER and is a model of the NBC standard Park royal Bodied AN68 Leyland Atlanteans.- fleet number AN11-Registration number JPL 111K. This model is not open topped as was the other vehicle that was so assigned by the company for Sightseeing services in the Capital. The destination is simply LONDON SIGHTSEEING TOUR. This model is Certificated and is a limited Edition of 1008 pieces. ME1 –01—This model is the first issue of the Single door version of the Britbus ME series MERLINS. The bus is one of the London Transport models in Central Area Red livery and is fleet number MB 663. The registration number will be AML 663 H and it is on route 258 bound for HARROW ( MET Station). The model is a limited edition model and will be certificated to a production run of 816 models. AN1-06 – A second version of the ever popular SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES FLEET. This is another of the NBC standard Park Royal bodied Single door AN 68 LEYLAND ATLANTEANS. The model is fleet number 735 and Registration SCD 735N number and is on route 712 LIMITED STOP to BRIGHTON. It is in the NBC standard green livery and is a Limited Edition Certificated model of 1008 pieces. A feature of this model is that it is fitted with the notorious grey window rubbers, which were common for many of these buses at the time. Wednesday 6 June 2007 |
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EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK EFE have advised me that the following models are scheduled for release next week (week commencing 11 June 2007) 26619 Plaxton Paramount 3500 Jetlink CLICK HERE 23206 AEC RF Green Line NBC CLICK HERE 32901 Thames Trader - Southdown CLICK HERE PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOME RECENTLY ANNOUNCED AND RECENTLY RELEASED MODELS Photographs of recently
announced EFE models 20441 Bristol
VRIII - East
Kent NBC 27312
Leyland TD1 Closed Rear - Fishwick
& Sons 29008
GM Fleetline - Grey Green 31702
RMC Routemaster Coach - London Country NBC 32002
RCL Routemaster Coach - London Country Photographs
of recently released Corgi OOC models OM41217
Wright Double Deck - Witch Way OM45911 Van Hool T9 - Bibbys OM49901 Plaxton 100 Set Photographs
of recently released EFE models
16529
MCW Leyland Atlantean
Great Yarmouth
17307
Leyland National
Brighton Buses
29201 Leyland Titan 1 DOOR Glenvale Transport (GTL)
30801
AEC Roe Bodied Renown Rotherham Transport
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of recently released Creative Master Northcord Ltd models SUNSTAR
1/24TH MODELS PRICE CUT "Sunstar have with effect immediately, realigned the price on all new stock of the Routemaster and OB models. This is quite a significant price cut and brings the models back into the viable prices that they were originally". Details of the prices of the models in question can be viewed on Time Tunnel Models web site Tuesday 5 June 2007 |
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CORGI OOC
MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 11 JUNE 2007 Corgi have advised that the following model is scheduled for release week commencing 11 June: OM46005 Wright Eclipse Urban - Arriva Shires & Essex CLICK HERE The next Corgi releases after W/C 11 June 2007 are week commencing 25th June. There are no buses currently scheduled for release that week. Monday 4 June 2007 |
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thought) so I hope to catch up on news and correspondence over the next few
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CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI
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