4655531 Leyland Olympian - Northern Scottish
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Thursday 29th November 2012

UKBUS9010 Scania OmniCity double-deck Stagecoach London & Scania celebrating 100 years

Northcord Model Company is proud to release its second model under the new company name.

This is UKBUS9010, using the Scania OmniCity double-deck casting and carrying the standard, red TfL livery with Stagecoach fleet names and East London Bus & Coach legal lettering. Additionally, this model carries special lettering in the advertising spaces for Scania “Celebrating 100 years of Scania Buses and Coaches”. The model as replicated is Stagecoach 15174 (LX10 AUJ) on route 48 to London Bridge with 48 via Hackney carried in the side destination.

This new NMC model comes in packaging that was designed and produced for CMNL, although the model is released by NMC.

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, such as realistic-looking handpoles and handrails. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. To achieve a smoother look the glazing has been affixed from the outside of the metal bodyshell.

The brand new UKBUS9010 model is based on a Limited Edition of only 720 pieces produced, and each model comes with a Limited Edition, numbered certificate. 

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Wednesday 28th November 2012

UKBUS1053 Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident - Ensignbus

Northcord Model Company is proud to release its first model under the new company name using the well-known casting – the Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident. This is UKBUS1053 carrying the iconic Ensignbus blue and silver livery.

This first new NMC model comes in new generic packaging and features Ensignbus 103 (V479 KJN) on route 22 to Grays Bus Station (Belhus, Lakeside) with 22 via Lakeside carried in the side destination.

Ensignbus acquired V479 KJN in September 2009 after it had operated in service with Stagecoach Selkent and East London Bus & Coach in London for many years. Although it was originally a dual-door bus for TfL service, V479 KJN was later rebuilt as single-door and repainted into the stylish Ensignbus colours.

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out. 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 brand new UKBUS1053 model is based on a Limited Edition of only 720 pieces produced.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Tuesday 27th November 2012

New from Kingsway Models is a 1/76 scale model of First Edinburgh's Musselburgh Depot (kit code SMW), the first Scottish kit in the range. The model measures approximately 17" wide by 7" deep, and is priced at £14 incl. UK postage, and available now.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

PRESS RELEASE FROM AMBERLEY PUBLISHING
The following Press release has been received from Amberley Publishing, regarding a newly published book:

The Other Midland Reds

BMMO Buses Sold to Other Operators 1924-40

Author: DAVID HARVEY

The Birmingham & Midland Motor Omnibus Company began to operate motor buses in the Birmingham and Black Country area in 1912, radiating their services out as far as Leicester. By the I 920s they were building their own buses and SOS was born, standing for ‘Shire’s Own Specification’, named after Midland Red’s Chief Engineer. The advantage of this was that the company could design exactly what it wanted, without having to compromise by adopting a vehicle from an outside manufacturer. These new single deckers, inspired by American designs, were responsible for the closure of many tramways.

An important by-product of this decision to manufacture their own buses was that the company could manufacture for other BET Group operators such as the Northern General group, Potteries Motor Traction and Trent Motor Traction. For these and others, the company built many SOS buses, the fleets being seen all over England and Wales. David Harvey tells the story of the SOS buses, of which five have survived in preservation.

• Close to 200 images, many previously unpublished.
• The latest title in Amberley Publishing’s extensive transport range.
• The Author David Harvey writes with authority on buses and coaches originating from Birmingham; he owns an Ex Birmingham double decker. David is a well- respected author who has written extensively for Classic Bus magazine and has had many previous titles published.

For further information contact Amberley Publishing on 01453 847800 or visit their website www.amberley-books.com

Monday 26th November 2012

20010A Leyland PD2 Greater Manchester Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE

29009A GM Standard Fleetline Greater Manchester Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE

NORTHCORD MODELS - PHOTOGRAPHS OF FIRST TWO MODELS
Further to the Northcord Model Company Press release of 12th October, Click on the links below to view photographs of the production versions of the first two models. Mr Danny Chan of the Northcord Model Company has advised me that he hopes to publish the formal press releases for both models in the early part of next week:

UKBUS1053 Dennis Trident ALX400 Ensignbus
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE

UKBUS9010 Scania OmniCity Stagecoach London
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE OF CORGI OOC MODELS
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
OM41414A Roe Trolleybus Doncaster - Hexthorpe
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  Photograph 2 CLICK HERE  
OM41414B Roe Trolleybus Doncaster - Wheatley Hills
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  

Thursday 22 November 2012

Tuesday 20th November 2012

Monday 19th November 2012

Peter further advises there is 800 of each model produced, no certificates, all models come with a spare set of wing mirrors.

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release next week (week commencing 19th November):
18011 Daimler MCW Fleetline Derby City Transport CLICK HERE
20645 Plaxton Pointer Dart Arriva The Shires CLICK HERE
29412 Bristol RELH D/P Bus Bristol Omnibus N.B.C. CLICK HERE

Friday 16th November 2012

Thursday 15th November 2012

Tuesday 13th November 2012

Monday 12th November 2012

New standard release models
29630 Leyland Olympian - Solent Blue Line
29012 GM Fleetline - Yorkshire Rider

New Subscriber Offer Models
Mr Joyce advises that there will be two New Year Special models featuring:
1. Guy Arab Utility - London Transport (Post War)
2. 38101A Bristol VRT series 1 - Eastern National

No other details of the models are given. Details of the two Subscriber Offer models will be mailed out with the next Subscriber Newsletter.

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised that the following models are scheduled for release. Corgi mention that they are looking at Air freighting some models to the UK so there is a possibility that some release dates might be brought forward. I will let you know if I hear anything.

Week commencing 19th November:
OM41414A Roe Trolleybus Doncaster - Hexthorpe - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  Photograph 2 CLICK HERE  
OM41414B Roe Trolleybus Doncaster - Wheatley Hills - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  

Week commencing 10th December:
OM46307A Routemaster RM Scottish Clydeside - 36 Glasgow - 550 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  Photograph 2 CLICK HERE  
OM46307B Routemaster RM Scottish Clydeside - 38 Johnstone - 550 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE  
OM46405A Caetano CT650 Levante Kings Ferry - 007 Dover - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
OM46405B Caetano CT650 Levante Kings Ferry - 007 London - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE

Friday 9th November 2012

Thursday 8th November 2012

14606 Leyland National MkI Short - Chiltern Bus
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: SNB 430
Registration number: YPL 430T
Route number: 305
Destination: Beaconsfield
Anticipated release date: December

30513 Guy GS Special - British Railways
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1260 D W
Registration number: MXX 338
Route number: -
Destination: -
Anticipated release date: December

31204 ERF KV 4 Axle Flatbed - British Road Services
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1 C 260 (operating from B.R.S. Warrington Depot)
Registration number: OED 95:
Anticipated release date: January

38001 Alexander Bristol RE Coach - Eastern Scottish (New Casting Variation)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: ZA 187 A
Registration number: EWS 187D
Route number: 95
Destination: Carlisle
Anticipated release date: December

Release dates for previously announced EFE models
Anticipated release dates for 4 previously announced models are as follows:
38201 Alexander Y type Bus CENTRAL S.M.T. - December 2012 CLICK HERE
16229 Bristol MW Coach BRISTOL GREYHOUND - December 2012 CLICK HERE
38106 Bristol VRT 1 SOUTHDOWN - December 2012 CLICK HERE
29629 Leyland Olympian RIBBLE N.B.C. - December 2012 CLICK HERE

Wednesday 7 November 2012

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
4655531 Leyland Olympian - Northern Scottish CLICK HERE

This is the last announced model in the British Buses series. However, I spoke to Atlas Editions who confirmed that 7 further models are planned but no details are available at this time.

Monday 5th November 2012

Thursday 1st November 2012

November 2012 - News

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