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FURTHER NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY EFE Apologies, I have just realised that i missed one further new release this morning when I read the newsletter. The following model and image is shown on the Fleet Focus sheet on the rear of the New Releases sheet: 38109 Bristol VRT - Brighton
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HERE 2nd posting Tuesday 30th July 2013 |
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TWO NEW
MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE The EFE 6th Subscriber newsletter arrived this morning and has details of two new models: 16536 MCW Atlantean - Hants & Dorset N.B.C 35901 CRL4 Routemaster Prototype - Greenline Tuesday 30th July 2013 |
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NORTHCORD MODEL COMPANY - PRESS RELEASE
UKBUS6039 & UKBUS6043 Alexander-Dennis Enviro400 Stagecoach London and First London Northcord Model Company is proud to release its first two London bus models on the former CMNL Enviro400 tooling. This is launched on UKBUS6039, Stagecoach London, and UKBUS6043, First London. Both models feature the latest specifications requested by Transport for London and include the current, modern version of London “Buses” Roundel. UKBUS6039 depicts Stagecoach London ADL Enviro400 19729, LX11 AZR. This vehicle, which was new in March 2011, is one of 31 identical Enviro400s based at Stagecoach London’s Rainham Garage for use on Transport for London contracted route 174 (Dagenham–Harold Hill) and 287 (Barking–Rainham). The ADL Enviro400 has become the Stagecoach London standard bus for new double deck deliveries and a total of 235 are now operated by the company including 26 E400H hybrid versions. UKBUS6043 features First London DN33638 (SN11 BPO) carrying the standard Transport for London all-red livery, working on route 26 bound for Waterloo in Central London. The replicas feature excellent detailing, inside and out, such as realistic-looking handpoles and handrails. The Enviro400 model is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The brand new UKBUS6039 and UKBUS6043 models are each based on a Limited Edition of only 504 pieces produced. UKBUS6039 Alexander-Dennis Enviro400
Stagecoach London UKBUS6043 Alexander-Dennis Enviro400 First London NORTHCORD MODEL COMPANY ADDITIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHS UKBUS6039 Alexander-Dennis Enviro400
Stagecoach London UKBUS6043 Alexander-Dennis Enviro400 First London CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
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MODELS ANNOUNCED BY THE NORTHCORD MODEL COMPANY NMC have announced two new models which are scheduled for release in the UK during August/September: UKBUS6039 UKBUS6043 EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR
RELEASE CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED
FOR RELEASE Week commencing 29th July: Week commencing 5th
August: Friday 26th July 2013 |
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PETER
TAYLOR I was saddened to hear of the death yesterday of Peter Taylor (after a lengthy illness) who submitted a number of photographs to me for inclusion on the Gallery pages. His good friend John Bennett (one of my regular contributors) told me that Peter "was interested in all forms of transport, particularly liked AEC buses as he had worked for them for a while – he was brought up in Southall." At Johns suggestion as a tribute to Peter I have published below three photographs of London United MCW Metrobus M1069 in the commemorative livery as represented by Corgi OOC model 45108. Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE was taken at North Weald on 28/06/1992. The bus is shown on route R70 to Hanworth
where Peter is to be cremated. Wednesday 24th July 2013 |
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EFE ANNOUNCE FOUR NEW MODELS EFE have announced 4 new models and released details of two previously announced models: New Models 22518 Alexander Y Type - West Riding
N.B.C. CLICK
HERE 28907 GM Standard Atlantean - Fylde Borough Transport
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HERE 29509 Plaxton Panorama - Eastern Counties
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HERE Previously announced
models 35804 Plaxton SLF Dart 1 Door – Badgerline
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HERE Saturday 20th July 2013 |
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SURPRISE
RELEASE OF BRITBUS MODEL Many thanks to peter at Yardley Wood for advising me that the last model announced by Britbus (in January 2011) was unexpectedly released yesterday. I was made aware sometime ago of rumours that there were significant quality control issues with this model (which delayed the release) but heard nothing further. Peter advises that the certificates indicate a quantity of 504 models (but he is not sure if this is correct as his models vary in numbers from 1 to 145) so I am not sure of the actual quantity released. LLB-10 Leyland Lowlander East Midlands CLICK HERE CANCELLED SUNSTAR MODEL Sunstar H2929 AEC RT 1939 RT1 - Cancelled "I regret to inform you that we will cancel our next RT model item 2929 (1939 RT1 - EYK 396 (Red) First On-Road RT). Item 2929 is suppose to be our first London Bus since year 2011. However we find that there are a lot of complications on the tools and many additional parts are required to assemble that bus. Due to the high costs involved, we have no choice but to cancel. I would appreciate if you could amend your records accordingly." Friday 19th July 2013 |
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EFE
ARRIVA COMMISSIONED MODELS - PHOTOGRAPHS Further to my News of Tuesday evening click on the links below to view photographs of the the production version of the two models courtesy of EFE: 31908B Routemaster RML Arriva London Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 33103C Routemaster RMC Arriva
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COMMISSIONED MODELS EFE have advised that they have produced two commissioned models for Arriva Heritage London. These will be sold at their event on 20th July celebrating 100 years of operation at Tottenham Garage, the models will be sold to support The North London Hospice. The Arriva Heritage website
gives the following details: CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
BT-MODELS CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
CORGI OOC Tuesday 16th July 2013 |
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BACHMANN
TO DISTRIBUTE EFE The following news release has appeared on the Bachmann website this morning: On The Buses with EFE 15/07/2013 "We have today announced that we will begin distributing the well known range of EFE (Exclusive First Editions) models of road vehicles, underground trains and associated ranges to our trade customers. Gilbow Holdings, owners of EFE, will continue to develop the range and also service their existing trade customers. The appointment of Bachmann Europe Plc, is aimed at expanding the availability of these models and increasing the profile of the range. David Haarhaus, European Sales Manager said "The vast majority of the EFE range is produced to 1/76th OO scale and will fit well alongside our existing range of Bachmann Branchline OO scale models. Our own sales team travel the length and breadth of the British Isles and we have considerably increased sales of W. Britain figures since we took over UK distribution in January 2012. We now look to do the same with EFE products" Bachmann now has stocks of current EFE products and will begin distribution to new trade customers with immediate effect. Please see our product pages for more information". Monday 15th July 2013 |
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EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR
RELEASE EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 22nd July: 24328 30’ BET Style Coach Isle of Man CLICK HERE 31510 RM Routemaster London Transport CLICK HERE CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED
FOR RELEASE Week commencing 15th July: Week commencing 29th July: CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
BT-MODELS Friday 12th July 2013 |
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RELEASES FROM EFE I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: 17310 Leyland National MKI Long Southend Transport CLICK HERE 24820 Plaxton Minibus First Hampshire & Dorset CLICK HERE Thursday 11th July 2013 |
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CORGI
UPDATED RELEASE SCHEDULE Corgi today sent me the latest information regarding their forthcoming release schedule: OM46306A Routemaster, Blackpool Transport, 12 Blackpool dual destination Jul-13 Friday 5th July 2013 |
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EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release Week commencing 8th July 2013: 17310 Leyland National MKI Long Southend Transport CLICK HERE 24820 Plaxton Minibus First Hampshire & Dorset CLICK HERE LANCASHIRE BUS AND TRAIN
SHOW - SATURDAY 6TH JULY 2013 Wednesday 3rd July 2013 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale: OM46407A Caetano Levante National Express 'St Georges Flag' Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE OM46407B Caetano Levante National Express 'St Georges Flag' Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE NEW MODELS FROM OXFORD
DIECAST Stock code to be confirmed - W. Alexander GWG
982 PRE PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
OF OXFORD DIECAST BRISTOL LODEKKA'S NBL001
Bristol Lodekka LD
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HERE Tuesday 2nd July 2013 |
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