NORTHCORD MODEL COMPANY - PRESS RELEASE
The following Press release has been received from the Northcord Model
Company:
UKBUS6538 ADL Enviro400 MMC
Bee Network
Following the significant success in launching the brand new casting of the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC model in the liveries of National Express West Midlands, Stagecoach in Oxfordshire, Bluestar, Stagecoach West Scotland, Southern Vectis, Stagecoach South, Ensign Bus, Xplore Dundee, Stagecoach North West, Go North East, Stagecoach North Scotland, Go South Coast and Reading Buses, Northcord Model Company is now releasing the twenty first version – UKBUS6538 in the livery of Greater Manchester Bee Network.
UKBUS6538 represents fleet number 11852 (YX24OKN), that was new to Transport for Greater Manchester in April 2024, utilising the 10.9 metre, single door casting. 11852 is operated by Stagecoach Manchester.
UKBUS6538 is displaying route 100 with destination of Manchester via Salford Shopping Centre.
11852 carries full yellow Bee Network livery, including the symbol ‘M’ with ‘Transport for Greater Manchester’ on both sides; the system logo comprises the unique icon ‘working bee’ on all sides together with the ‘BEE NETWORK’ on both sides, and the ‘diesel’ markings on all sides.
The Bee Network is an integrated transport network for Greater Manchester, comprising bus, tram, cycling and walking routes. Greater Manchester is set to make history as the first area outside London to bring all bus services under local control in almost 40 years. From Sunday, 5th January 2025, all buses across Greater Manchester will be franchised and under local control, with all Bee Network bus services run by different operators, including Stagecoach Manchester, Diamond North West, First Bus, Go North West, Metroline Manchester and Vision.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC UKBUS6538 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square, gasket-mounted windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS6538 model is its tree protector at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with curved windscreens on both upper deck and lower deck.
Northcord Model Company is also creating new design standards within the interior of both saloons. These features, inside the compartments, will represent the real, outstanding layout of the Enviro400 MMC, such as the extensive portrayal of handrails on upper deck and lower deck, etc.
The brand new Enviro400 MMC bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6538 model is limited to 1200 pieces worldwide.
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