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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM BRITBUS One further confirmed release from Britbus in addition to yesterdays announcement: L004 Leyland Titan PD2 - Beadle - Southdown PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOME OF THIS
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RELEASE FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: GL07 Guy Arab 3 Provincial CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CORGI
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CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM GILBOW
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RELEASES FROM EFE I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: 28904 GM Atlantean Fylde Borough Transport 29612 Leyland Olympian Arriva Yorkshire 32202 Bristol RELH Coach Crosville NBC CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR
RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 2 OCTOBER EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR
RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 9 OCTOBER 2006 Thursday 28 September 2006 |
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MODELZONE
COMMISSIONED OOC GEMINI MODEL Further to my news article of 22 September I am grateful to Gary Mitchelhill for sending me a photograph of the Modelzone promotional poster for the above model CLICK HERE to view. Gary advises me that he supplied the photograph used on the poster. Details of the model are given as follows:
Fleet number: 3942 Tuesday 26 September 2006 |
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SHOWBUS
REPORT I visited Showbus today with my wife and daughter. The weather was very good (long sunny spells and about 22 degrees) with NO rain. New castings 1/76th scale AEC RLH 1/24th scale MK1 1 Door Metrobus.
Click on the links below to view photographs of a very early tooling
pattern No release dates are know for the above at present New models announced by EFE 14013 Lodekka FLF Northern
Scottish CLICK HERE to view Also on display were a couple of
models that have previously been announced but no photographs have been
available: CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM LONDON
TRANSPORT MUSEUM Sunday 24 September 2006 |
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RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: OM41111 Leyland PD3 East Lancs Black Prince CLICK HERE to view CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE NEWS
OF A COMMISSIONED CORGI OOC MODEL CORGI
OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK Friday 22 September 2006 |
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NEWS
OF A NEW MODEL AND A SPECIAL FUND RAISING MODEL FROM THE LT MUSEUM The LT Museum have commissioned two models from EFE. The first an RTL in LT livery and with the stock code 22802 will be available this weekend at the LT Museum Stall at Showbus this will feature Fleet number RTL501 on Route 51/a From the total run produced for the above, 48 of the models have been redecorated by EFE with different side adverts as a fund raising model for the Friends of the LT Museum (this model has the stock code 22802A). All other details of the model are the same as the standard release. The adverts on the sides feature the Charity Auction and the signature of Peter Hendy, Commissioner for Transport for London. Only 5 of these model are available "sale" and this will be done by way of bidding on the Ebay Charity site. Proceeds from the auction of the models will be going towards the Museum rebuilding costs. In addition to the special model mentioned above the Museum is auctioning a number of other rare bus models and Transport related items including use of a Routemaster for the day. To
view the items for sale and to make a bid click on the link below:
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This photograph shows the production version of this model Photograph © London Transport Museum RAMBLERS
BUSES - ADDRESS Thursday 21 September 2006 |
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NEW BUS FROM RAMBLERS HOLIDAYS The new AEC London Transport Merlin from Britbus "Some time ago Britbus introduced to the model bus scene the AEC Swift which has now moved through several liveries and remained very popular. It has proved to be a really nice model and has certainly enhanced my railway layout in the attic. At the beginning of the year Britbus started work on a new casting for the single deck AEC Merlin and it has illustrated to me just how long and painstaking a job it is to achieve perfection. I had hoped for the model in early summer but now it would appear to be on its way. It is MBS 525 in red on London Transport route A1 which worked between Hounslow West station at the western end of the Piccadilly Line and Heathrow Airport up until the time the Piccadilly Line was extended to the airport.. It was a flat fare route , 1/- and no concessions or half fares. It was non-stop and scheduled to take 12 minutes. Hounslow Garage was its home base and our model has a garage plate AV2. The front blind incorporates both destinations on a blue background with the words Airport Express above on a white background and Non Stop below on a similar white background, making an interesting display. The rear route box is filled with just the route A1 writ large filling the box.. The words Pay as you Enter appear under the front on-side window. Registration is VLW 525G. This special model is a short run of 504 for Ramblers Holidays celebrating its 60th anniversary and comes with an individually numbered certificate. Ramblers Holidays, which is linked to the Ramblers' Association, has for 60 years operated programmes of walking, trekking, sightseeing and cross-country skiing holidays; now they cover the world and are very popular. For a brochure call 01707 331133 or look at their web-site. Our model bus carries advertisements for Ramblers Holidays on both sides and the rear but they are sufficiently unobtrusive not to spoil the model. If you would like one of these models they should be available in October at a cost of £28 which includes postage. Please date your cheque for 1 October 2006 but these will not be banked until the model is ready for dispatch as is our policy. Euros or Eurocheques accepted to the value of E40. Cheques should be made out to Mr S Alderman Many thanks Stuart Alderman" PS: I have some previous Ramblers' models still if you are looking for any, but not the notorious D. Advance notice: we hope to produce a green LT Merlin on route 346 to Bushey Arches in the new year which will have advertisements for the Ramblers Association. Please complete the below order form if you would like to place an order for the Merlin model -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAMBLERS HOLIDAYS NEW LONDON TRANSPORT AEC MERLIN IN RED LIVERY Please send me .........models of the above Britbus Merlin on route A1. I enclose a cheque dated 1st October 2006 for £.................at £28 per model (including postage) or in Euros as above. Name.........................................................................................Tel No....................................Address.................................................................................. .......................................................................................................................................... .Post Code..........................e-mail............................................................................................ XXX please register me for the Britbus green Merlin, Ramblers Association, model. YES NO (circle as appropriate) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW
MODEL ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS AND DUE FOR IMMINENT RELEASE L004 CORGI
OOC RECENTLY ANNOUNCED MODELS MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHS CC25908
AEC Routemaster - London Transport (Sights and Sounds) 1:50 Scale Monday 19 September 2006 |
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This photograph shows an early pre-production sample of 32201 Bristol RELH United Photograph courtesy of Exclusive First Editions © British Model Buses Sunday 17 September 2006 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS FROM S&D MODELS BRITBUS CORGI OOC CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD EFE Saturday 16 September 2006 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE HKBUS2008: South West Trains Tri-axle Leyland Olympian / Alexander Coach Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to release the South West Trains livery on its well-known 11-metre, tri-axle Leyland Olympian / Alexander R-type coach model. The model represents Stagecoach South 13640 (G283YRJ) in South West Trains livery. The bus itself has a long service history in different fleets and liveries. Delivered new to Hong Kong as Citybus 113, this Alexander-bodied 11-metre Leyland Olympian coach was numbered 13640 by Stagecoach when she returned to the UK in 2003 to operate services for Megabus.com. Retired from Megabus.com service in December 2005, 13640 is one of six converted with luggage and cycle racks for the Rail Support Unit operated by Stagecoach South on behalf of sister company South West Trains, whilst still retaining the WC and Air Conditioning. Additionally, the buses are specially painted in South West Trains livery in accordance with the agreement. 13640 can often be seen operating across the SWT rail network during engineering works at weekends or late at night. This early version of the 11-metre Alexander coach differs somewhat from its sister vehicles, most evidently by having gasket-glazed windows fitted instead of the more modern-looking bonded type seen on most of the Olympians returned to the UK by Stagecoach. As on the previous successful HKBUS2000 series models produced by CMNL, HKBUS2008 has many innovative designs on the tooling, some of which are seen for the first time on a CMNL double-deck model – including the specially designed luggage and cycle racks. This replica features further excellent detailing, inside and out, including all handrails on board and detailed, individual air-vents above the seats. Of note is the improved upper-deck ceiling detail that features the correct colours of the prototype coach. The most remarkable accuracy is seen on the front dome that represents this feature of the Alexander R type bodywork. Once again, this is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application. The model has no ugly metal poles to hold it together. The HKBUS2008 model is limited to 1700 pieces worldwide. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Concorde Hobby Shop (HK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Transit Graphics (Australia).
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This photograph shows the production version of HKBUS2008 : South West Trains Tri-axle Leyland Olympian / Alexander Coach Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. 0615hrs Friday 15 September 2006 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: ME-01 AEC Merlin London Transport ME-02 AEC Merlin London Country MRL-07 Metrorider Cardiff Bus ES-002 Scania OmniDekka Blackburn Transport (Commissioned model) CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM SUNSTAR CORGI
MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK ANOTHER
NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY CORGI OOC EFE
SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER The
Showbus model for this year will be has been announced and will be available for
sale at Showbus: The
following new models have been announced: Thursday 14 September 2006 |
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CORGI
ANNOUNCE THREE MODELS FOR CHRISTMAS I am grateful to Time Tunnel Models for advising me of the below additions to the Corgi Catalogue which will be available at the end of the year/early next: CC25908
AEC Routemaster - London Transport (Sights and Sounds) 1:50 Scale. Due Jan/Feb Further details will be published when known. Wednesday 13 September 2006 |
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MUSEUM SET 14 One further item of news again inadvertently missed after my holiday. If you are aware of anything else I appear to have missed please email me and let me know. LT Museum announced details of their Gift Set 14 entitled "Dartford 1963". The set will comprise a red RT on route 96 and an AEC Renown Demonstrator that worked for Country Buses from February to June 1963 on route 480 (The Renown model carried no fleet names or numbers). The set is available to order from the LT Museum and is priced at £45.00 plus £6.00 P&P (UK) or £8.00 P&P (rest of world). It is expected to be available in December. Further details will be published as soon as they become available. Tuesday 12 September 2006 |
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OF A BRITBUS COMMISSIONED MODEL I am very grateful to Tony Randall for reminding me of the release of the below model and for sending me some excellent photographs. Unfortunately I inadvertently overlooked this release whilst catching up on the very significant amount of correspondence waiting for me when I returned home from holiday. Tony writes as follows: "Stagecoach East Kent commissioned a limited edition of the Britbus model of an F-registered Scania/Alexander in traditional livery which carries 90th anniversary logos. The model is not strictly authentic as neither of these vehicles has received traditional livery or anniversary logos. There was a limited run of 240 pieces (model no R8-001) for company staff, although some were made available for purchase from Mr. Paul Southgate at Stagecoach in East Kent, St. George's Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2SY for £27, including postage - cheques payable to "Stagecoach in East Kent"". As yet I have not been able to speak with Paul Southgate so do not know if any are still available. If anyone can advise me it would be much appreciated - Gareth. Photograph
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DRIVER OF YEAR COMPETITION MODEL 27612A Please see the news article dated 4th for details of how to order one of these models.
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This photograph shows the production version of this model Photograph courtesy of Exclusive First Editions © www.britishmodelbuses.com Sunday 10 September 2006 |
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RELEASES FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: N6215 Scania Metropolitan London Transport ES-04 Scania OmniDekka Brighton and Hove Friday 8 September 2006 |
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AE-02 AEC REGENT 3 IPSWICH Further to my news article of last evening please see below two photographs showing a pre-production sample of the model:
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Photograph © Mark Smith CLICK HERE to view a near side rear quarter view of the model. CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
BRITBUS CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CORGI
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CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD NEW EFE MODEL 17505 Thursday 7 September 2006 |
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RELEASE FROM IPSWICH TRANSPORT MUSEUM MUSEUM ICON IMMORTALISED IN MINIATURE Ipswich’s first motorbus is 56 years old – and is about to be immortalised in a special diecast model. The 1/76 scale replica of Ipswich motorbus ADX1 is being produced by Hong-Kong based Britbus, a diecast model manufacturer of who specialise in buses. The real bus, which was new in 1950, was the first Corporation bus with a diesel engine. It ran in the town until 1973, and has been cared for by volunteers at the Ipswich Transport Museum ever since. Museum vice-chairman Mark Smith explained ‘ADX1 was an early acquisition by the Ipswich Transport Museum and is a symbol of the local transport preservation scene – the bus has been with the museum longer than it was in service’. A lot of hard work has gone into ensuring the model is as accurate as possible. ‘First we supplied paint samples and photographs to Britbus in Hong Kong. They then produced artwork, which we checked for accuracy, and after various changes a mock up model was produced. The final production run is expected to be manufactured in China imminently.’ Mr Smith explained. The museum has yet to be advised of the quantity of the model being produced by Britbus. The museum hopes to stock the model in the museum shop and details will be made available once they are known. Weblink: www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk The Ipswich Transport Museum has one of the largest collections of transport and engineering items relating to one town. There are around 100 major exhibits covering the development of transport and engineering in Ipswich. Wednesday 6 September 2006 |
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NEWS
OF TWO CODE 2 EFE MODELS I have been advised of two new EFE Code 2 models: MODEL
1 EFE have today confirmed the stock number as 29804A - Gareth |
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Photograph © Garry Luck
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2 I am grateful to Andrew Braddock for sending me the below details: "EFE have produced a "Code 2" model for UKBDoY (of which I am Vice-Chairman) based on the Keighley & District Wrightbus Renown. Only 250 are available to mark the 40th anniversary of "Bus Driver of the Year" and just over half that number will be distributed to National Finalists and competition officials in Blackpool this coming weekend. The balance will be on sale there at £30 each to supporters of the event but there may be some left over which BDoY will offer for sale through its own channels and the LT Museum Shop. I may be able to supply a limited quantity of the model to collectors who read your web pages at £30 plus postage".
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you are interested in the UKBDoY model please contact Andrew directly at the
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Andrew Braddock
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have today confirmed the stock code number as 27612A - Gareth
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BRITBUS
RELEASE UPDATE The below news release has been recived from Britbus: "Models
due shortly or on their way for this period are: ES-002 THIS IS A TOTALLY FICTITIOUS model based on the Scania Omnidekka- It is a promotional model , however a small quantity will be available for collectors-140 pieces approx. (See below photograph) ME-01 London Transport - This model is a Red liveried RED ARROW as the first of the new class was primarily introduced to the London travellers. This it is expected, will be closely followed by the first GREEN liveried model ME -02 . Both these models are limited to 1008 pieces. CLICK HERE to view a photograph of ME-01 Get your models from your favourite retailer. Your retailer can get their Britbus supplies from JOHN AYREY DIECASTS Ltd". Regarding the above mentioned promotional model, I am grateful to Duncan Holden for sending me the below photograph taken on the General Managers desk at Blackburn Transports, Intack depot. The model will feature a "Blackburn Transport" livery.
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This photograph shows the production version of UKBUS1027 Alexander Dennis ALX400 Trident Stagecoach – CoastLiner 700 Photograph © Creative Master Northcord Ltd Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. CONFIRMED
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