27624A CLICK HERE commissioned by Grampian Transport Models Section 10th anniversary model. This model is certificated to 310 models although I understand fewer than that have been released. I further understand a small quantity are still available. To enquire about availability and cost email Mr Donald Wilks donaldwilks@tiscali.co.uk 

27624B CLICK HERE commissioned by First group and available from their web site CLICK HERE

EFE LT MUSEUM ACTON MODEL
Further to my news article of  Saturday 14th February click on the link below to view a pre-production sample photograph of the model:
23319A AEC RF London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RF700
Registration number: NLE 700
Route number: 322
Destination: Watford Junction

CORGI MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised me that the following models are scheduled for release:

Week commencing 2nd March 2009
OM42520 East Lancs Myllennium - London Sovereign (Ruislip Station/Mill Hill Broadway Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE

Week commencing 16th March 2009
OM40404 AEC Regent II Liverpool Corporation CLICK HERE
OM42413 Bedford Val West Riding CLICK HERE
OM46107 Plaxton Paragon Wallace Arnold CLICK HERE

Corgi have also advised that with effect from  1st April 2009 they will be reverting back to our original schedule of fortnightly releases.  The first release will be on the 6th April 2009 followed by the 20th April 2009 and so on.

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD CONSULTATION EXERCISE

Please see the official version of this News release published 2 March CLICK HERE which supersedes the below:

Many thanks to Time Tunnel Models and Yardley Wood Bus Club for sending me the following which has been distributed by the UK Distributor for CMNL John Ayrey Ltd:

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED

CMNL CONSULTATION EXERCISE

During the last 6 months CMNL has become increasingly very aware of the financial pressures on collectors’ wallets.

Because the cost of raw materials has fluctuated, but has mainly increased, and because the cost of employing the many people who are involved in manufacturing our collectibles has also increased greatly, CMNL is looking at ways of entering a period of cost saving.

CMNL would like to know the views of those who retail or distribute our products and the views of those who purchase our products. Below, we would like to outline our possible options.

Whilst it is unlikely that these options would result in a price reduction, we would hope that they would slow down the rate at which prices may have to rise to meet the rising production costs.

Contacting us :

CMNL has set up a separate e-mail address for you, our valued retailers, distributors and customers, to contact us with your views on how we might be able to achieve cost-saving through simplified packaging, yet without reducing detail and accuracy of the actual models that we produce.

If you would like to make your views known to us, please write directly to the following e-mail address, or you can write by hand to our postal address.

CMNL WILL NOT USE YOUR E-MAIL OR HOUSE ADDRESS FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, AND YOUR ANONIMITY IS ASSURED THROUGHOUT.

Contact details :

Contact us by e-mail :  cmnl_consultation @ yahoo.com

Contact us by letter :             CMNL Consultation,

                                           C/O Creative Master Northcord Limited

                                                                        Flat D, 3/F,

                                                                        Yeung Yiu Chung (No 8) Ind. Bldg.,

                                                                        20 Wang Hoi Road,

                                                                        Kowloon Bay,

                                                                        Hong Kong

Below, we set out ways in which we might be able to save on production costs and this mainly involves using less detailed packaging and individually numbered certificates. We would like to know if our valued retailers and collectors would prefer us to continue to provide the current style, or if you would prefer us to offer a more basic packaging.

Limited Edition Certificates :

CMNL can make a saving in preparation, printing and production costs by discontinuing the practice of having an individually numbered Limited Edition Certificate attached to the underside of the model plinth.

Our option may be to print detail of the size of the production run onto the plinth, but without indicating a number by the “counter” system that we use at present – for example 0001 out of 1200 models produced, 0002 out of 1200 models produced etc.

Please write with your opinion on what you prefer.

Discrete packaging :

CMNL knows that many collectors immediately throw away the packaging material and limited edition certificates because they do not have enough space for storing model boxes and packaging, yet, for others, the CMNL discrete model packaging is a very important part of the CMNL brand because it gives each model a distinctive and individual face.

We also know that this is a practice that many retailers like because they can identify each individual model easily. However, the preparation cost in making our special brand of discrete packaging is expensive through the employment of the design company that undertakes this work. In addition, the printing costs of the multi-colour packaging that can add a significant amount to the production cost of the models.

Our options are :

1. Continue to produce our discrete packaging for all models;

2. Produce a box that has an identifying “theme” similar to the Japan Bus range – with a photograph of the subject of the model and a short description or history of the bus;

3. Produce a box that has an identifying “theme” similar to the Japan Bus range but without having an individual photograph or description of the history of the bus  that is modelled;

4. Produce one standard box for all products irrespective of marketplace and place a small sticker on the ends of the cardboard outer with the product code and name.

Please write with your opinion on what you prefer.

Important note :

These proposals would only apply to models that are initiated by CMNL and would not apply to Commissioned Models – these would have numbered Limited Edition certificates and discrete packaging as is standard.

Please make your thoughts available to us by e-mail or by letter and this consultation period will end on 30th April 2009.

Danny C Y CHAN

General Manager

Creative Master Northcord Limited

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Saturday 28 February 2009

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from CMNL:

New Casting

Alexander Dennis Limited Enviro200Dart 10.7m 2-door

UKBUS8011 Selkent

Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official announcement of UKBUS8011, the launch model of the 10.7m long, dual-door version of the Alexander Dennis Limited Enviro200Dart and long-awaited, brand new casting of this distinctive modern single-decker in the United Kingdom in this form.

The first livery to be carried on the brand new model is Selkent. The model represents fleet number 36010 (LX58 BZY), with standard Transport for London “London Red” livery, operated by Selkent, part of the East London Bus Group.

The bus is based at Selkent’s Bromley Garage and is one of a batch of five 2-door 10.7m long Enviro200Darts which entered service in September 2008 on route 246 between Bromley North and Westerham (extended summer Sundays to Chartwell).

The East London Bus Group which trades as Selkent and East London operates approximately 1300 buses from 10 garages throughout South East and East London.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart UKBUS8011 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior in the replica. These features inside the compartment represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro200Dart, such as the additional seats on the wheel arch on the offside, and extensive portrayal of handrails in the compartment. The dual door versions have additional partitions by the rear door.

CMNL hopes that collectors will make a good comparison with UKBUS8001, the launch model of the 8.9m long bus that began the story of the Enviro200Dart models by CMNL, and also in Selkent livery.

The brand new UKBUS8011 ADL Enviro200Dart models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS8011 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Friday 27 February 2009

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
I can confirm that the LT Museum have begun distributing the following  models:
29608A Leyland Olympian Riverside Bus - Route N9 CLICK HERE
29608B Leyland Olympian Riverside Bus - Route N97 CLICK HERE
99707 Bristol RELH Coach Crosville - Victoria Coach series CLICK HERE

2nd posting Thursday 26 February 2009

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from CMNL:

New Casting

Alexander Dennis Limited Enviro500 lhd 

NABUS0001 : GO Transit

Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official announcement of the launch model of the Alexander Dennis Limited Enviro500 NABUSrange - the long-awaited, brand new casting of this distinctive, modern, left-hand drive double-decker that is designed specifically for the North American Market.

The launch model is cataloged as “NABUS0001” and the first livery to be carried on the brand new model is GO Transit, based in Toronto, Canada. The bus that is represented in this model is GO Transit fleet number 8008 that carries license plate BN3-342.

The NABUS1000 range has been designed using the 40’ Enviro500 as its prototype example and is represented in true HO or 1 : 87 scale that will find favor with modelers of modern image model railroads in HO scale throughout North America and worldwide, as well as for collectors who will appreciate the fine design of this distinctive bus.

Because the GO Transit buses are based on the 42’ version of the Enviro500 lhd, the model is classified as “NABUS0001”, indicating slight variance between the true length of the GO Transit buses and their 1 : 87 scale representation.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double-decker bus was launched into revenue service for GO Transit in April 2008. The buses operate on Highway 403 and 407, on a service that operates between Oakville GO Station and York University with plans to extend the route to service the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa. 

Each bus has two wheelchair locations and a seating capacity of up to 78 people. Alexander Dennis Limited is currently supplying a further batch of similar buses to GO Transit from its main factory in Falkirk, Scotland.

GO Transit is an interregional public transit system, linking Toronto with the surrounding regions of the Greater Toronto Area. GO carries more than 51 million passengers a year in an extensive network of train and bus services that is one of North America’s premier transportation systems.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro500 lhd NABUS0001 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the bonded windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The replica of this fine bus carries interior detail such as the handpoles in their yellow color, driver rear-view exterior mirrors and windshield wipers. Because of these small parts, CMNL recommends that the collectible models are suitable for adults only (14+ years).

The brand new NABUSEnviro500 lhd models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The NABUS0001 model is limited to 1000 pieces worldwide.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Thursday 26 February 2009

2nd posting Tuesday 24 February 2009

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from CMNL:

UKVAN1005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Panel Van

New Packaging

Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official announcement of its UKVAN1005, the third replica on its most popular Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van model tooling.

The UKVAN1005 panel van model comes in new packaging.

Rather than being presented in a collectors’ box, the UKVAN1005 is contained within a specially shaped plastic blister tray that has a clear plastic cover to hold the model securely in place. The blister is attached to a well presented and decorated card backing. The UKVAN1005 model can be accessed by peeling the top plastic cover away from the card backing sheet and removing the tray.

For the retailer, this new form of expendable packaging has been designed so it can be displayed hung from a wall-mounted display, or it can also be placed in a free-standing position.

The UKVAN1005 is painted in Dealer Stock White. This version will allow collectors to avail themselves of the opportunity to use this CMNL Sprinter model as the basis for super-detailing by adding decals of their choosing or by adding additional livery detail or paintwork in order to enhance their OO-scale modern image model railway layout or 1:76 scale general transport diorama where it could undertake the role of a delivery van or support van for a bus or truck operator.

UKVAN1005 carries the “personalised” registration mark SN58 VAN which, at the time of the model’s release, was still unissued by DVLA.

Key features of the UKVAN1000 series, exemplified on UKVAN1005, include interior detail showing the driver’s instrument binnacle, steering wheel, single driver’s seat, twin passenger seat and also chassis detail that includes replicated drive-train and exhaust system as well as fuel tank and spare wheel. The windscreen wipers are individually made pieces and therefore the models are not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

The brand new UKVAN1005 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter panel van model will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKVAN1005 model is not certificated.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Tuesday 24 February 2009

ANOTHER CORGI MODEL ISSUED WITH SPLIT DESTINATIONS
I can confirm that the following model has been issued with split destinations:
OM42704 Van Hool Alizee Greenline routes 758 Hemel Hempstead & 758 London CLICK HERE to view

EFE SUBSCRIBER MODEL
Further to my news article of Friday 20th many thanks to all that wrote to me advising me that the model had not been received but they had been debited for the money. Hopefully we will see it soon.

NEW RANGE OF N-GAUGE MODELS ANNOUNCED
Bachmann have announced a new range of N-gauge buses CLICK HERE to view details

Monday 23 February 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASE OF EFE SUBSCRIBER OFFER MODEL
I can confirm that the following model has been released as mine arrived in the post today:
18205 Park Royal Fleetline London Transport CLICK HERE

Has anyone received the second model 20447 Bristol VR3 Western National? Please CLICK HERE to email me if you have.

NEXT CORGI MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 23 February:
OM43104 Leyland Lynx - North London Railways (North Woolwich/Stratford Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE

The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 2 March:
OM42520 East Lancs Myllennium - London Sovereign (Ruislip Station/Mill Hill Broadway Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE

The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 9 March:
There are currently no bus models scheduled for release this week.

(2nd posting) Friday 20 February 2009

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED - NEWS RELEASE
The below news release and photographs have been received from CMNL:

UKPLUS1003 Bus Stop set : Transport for London

Trafalgar Square, London

New Packaging

Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official announcement of its third Transport for London bus stop set. This is UKPLUS1003 that replicates three bus stops and other items from Trafalgar Square, London.

The UKPLUS1003 set contains the following six items :

1. Bus shelter that features TfL maps and travel information on its inward face, and TfL “Cleaner Air for Greater London” adverts on its outer face.
2. Bus shelter bench seat
3. Off-bus ticketing machine
4. Three bus stops from locations A (Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station – towards Parliament Square), C (Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station – towards Tottenham Court Road) and S (Trafalgar Square – towards Piccadilly Circus).

The individual items within the UKPLUS1003 set have flat bases so that they can be displayed or mounted with ease for those wishing to use them for detailing a model railway layout or other transport diorama.

The UKPLUS1003 bus stop set comes in new packaging.

Rather than being presented in a collectors’ box with cardboard outer, the UKPLUS1003 items are contained within a specially shaped plastic blister tray that has a clear plastic cover to hold the six items securely in place. The blister is attached to a well presented and decorated card backing. The items are accessed by peeling the top plastic cover away from the card backing sheet and removing the tray.

For the retailer, this new form of expendable packaging has been designed so it can be displayed hung from a wall-mounted display, or it can also be placed in a free-standing position.

The UKPLUS1003 bus stop set replica features excellent detailing on each of the component pieces on which all logos and lettering are cleanly printed. CMNL is officially licensed to reproduce these TfL items.

The brand new UKPLUS1003 bus stop sets will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKPLUS1003 set is not certificated.

For the retailer, this new form of expendable packaging has been designed so it can be displayed hung from a wall-mounted display, or it can also be placed in a free-standing position.

The UKPLUS1003 bus stop set replica features excellent detailing on each of the component pieces on which all logos and lettering are cleanly printed. CMNL is officially licensed to reproduce these TfL items.

The brand new UKPLUS1003 bus stop sets will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKPLUS1003 set is not certificated.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Friday 20 February 2009

PHOTOGRAPH OF RECENTLY ANNOUNCED EFE MODEL 32702
Click on the link to view a photograph of the model :
32702 Thames Trader Flatbed - Milk Marketing Board CLICK HERE

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD COMMISSIONED MODEL - SCOTTISH VINTAGE BUS MUSEUM
Further to my News article of 10 February, click on the links to view additional photographs of a pre-production sample of this model. The model will carry the CMNL stock code UKBUS0025
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
CC26106 RTL Barton Centenary CLICK HERE  
OM42704 Van Hool Alizee Greenline CLICK HERE  

RECENT CORGI MODELS WITH SPLIT DESTINATIONS
Many thanks to Graham Mitchell for providing details of recent Corgi models issued with split destinations:
OM44114 Optare Solo Brighton & Hove released on routes 66 and 16.
OM41705 RTW A1  released with destinations A1 Service and Ardrossan A1.
OM41220 has Russell Square X68 and West Croydon X68 (NOT South Croydon 468 as per pre-production sample)
OM49903 Go Ahead NE Set has got routes and destinations 724 Bishop Auckland with X20 Durham and 724 Newcastle with X20 Sunderland.

Wednesday 18 February 2009

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED NEWS RELEASE
The below News release has been received from CMNL:

IEBUS0002 Volvo B7TL / ALX400 Open Top Bus Dublin Bus

New Casting

Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official announcement of its second IEBUS model. This is IEBUS0002, a replica of an open-top ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL in the fleet of Dublin Bus.

The IEBUS0002 model replicates the specially converted open-top bus AV24 (registered 00-D-40024) that was reworked by Dublin Bus itself.

Three buses from the Year 2000 delivery of ALX400 Volvo B7TLs from the main Dublin Bus fleet were converted in the Dublin Bus workshops during 2007. These were AV22  - AV24 and they formed the first tranche of  the conversion of the Dublin Bus Tour from step-entrance Olympian to accessible, low-floor operation. The buses are painted in a new Dublin Bus Tours livery.

Dublin Bus offers visitors to Ireland’s capital city a “hop on – hop off” city sightseeing tour using a fleet of 23 open top double-deckers. The tour operates daily at 10-minute intervals and can be joined at any of 23 stops, each located near one of Dublin’s most popular visitor attractions.

The IEBUS0002 model, although based on the original UKBUS 1000 ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident, follows the special and unique design of the Dublin Bus open-top conversion and has the lines of the Volvo access panels and grilles etched into the casting.

The ALX400 open-top replica features excellent detailing inside and out, including an opening rear engine cover.  This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

The interior plastic blister has been redesigned to ensure the secure positioning of the model on the plinth by following the shape of the unique Dublin Bus open-top conversion.

The brand new Dublin Bus ALX400 Open Top IEBUS0002 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The IEBUS0002 model is limited to 1200 pieces worldwide.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

To view additional photographs of the model click on the links below:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE

Tuesday 17 February 2009

The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 23rd February 2009:
OM43104 Leyland Lynx - North London Railways  (North Woolwich/Stratford Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE - 1500 pieces

NEXT EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release this week:
20642 Plaxton Pointer Dart ARRIVA NORTH LONDON CLICK HERE
22716 Alexander Y Type - West Coast Motors CLICK HERE
32902 Thames Trader Dropside Eldridge Pope & Co Ltd CLICK HERE
34301 AEC RT 2 Bus LONDON TRANSPORT CLICK HERE

NEXT OXFORD DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release after 14th February:
NOB003 Bedford OB Coach Grey / Green CLICK HERE
RT025 AEC Regent Coventry Transport CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale:
CC26102 RTL London Transport CLICK HERE  
CC26105 RT  London Transport CLICK HERE  
OM41220 Wright Eclipse Gemini - London Central (South Croydon/Russell Sq Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE
OM41705 RTW A1 Services CLICK HERE  
OM43513 Double Decker Balloon Tram HM Coastguard CLICK HERE  
OM49903 Wright Gemini/Solar Go Ahead NE Set CLICK HERE & CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM SUNSTAR
I Can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
5008 1949 Bedford OB Coach Royal Blue CLICK HERE

EFE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED MODELS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EFE have advised me that colours on the below recently announced models will be changed before release:
18010 MCW Daimler Fleetline HUDDERSFIELD CORPORATION CLICK HERE - Cream colour will be amended
29411 Bristol RELH Jones Omnibus Services Ltd CLICK HERE - Roof colour will be amended.

COBHAM BUS MUSEUM COMMISSIONED MODEL - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further to my news article of 14th February, I have received the following information this evening from Cobham Bus Museum:

"This year's limited-edition model for the Spring Gathering on 5 April will be RM 546, the first Routemaster to venture overseas to promote British interests abroad. Delivered to Hanwell garage in December 1960, it was driven to Basle, Switzerland in February 1961 for a 2-week stint in service in the Swiss capital. The bus subsequently went on further trips to Holland, France and Sweden before re-entering service at Hanwell in December 1962.

Our model depicts RM 546 in service from Hanwell garage on trolleybus-replacement route 207, destination Hayes End. The model will carry the 'GB' plate on the rear which, traditionally, all London buses which went abroad retained after their return to London service. It will have an authentic appearance with the 'Cobham 2009' branding on the box and the certificate only, not on the bus itself.

The model will be available exclusively from the Cobham Shop at Wisley Airfield on 5 April (not available at Redhill Road), priced at £27.00 to Members (please show your membership card) and £30.00 to non-Members. If there are any models left over after the day, they will be made available in the Cobham Shop at the May 31st event or by mail order. To enquire about availability after 5 April, you can call the Museum on Wednesday afternoons on 01932 868665 and ask for the Shop Manager. P&p for one model is £3.50 and £2.50 for each additional model.

Members who volunteer at the Spring Gathering will have the usual privilege of reserving the model in advance and collecting at their convenience on the day. The necessary order form will be sent to volunteers before the event. If you haven't volunteered yet, there is still just time - see the form enclosed with the last Magazine.

It is hoped to have 3 further limited-edition models this year, one at each of the Event Days in May, August and October but negotiations are still in progress with the manufacturer. Full details will be published in future Magazines and on the web-site".

Monday 16 February 2009

NEW EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL - COBHAM BUS MUSEUM
I have received the following News from the Cobham Bus Museum:

"There is only one Cobham Open Day model this year-- RM546 (with GB plate on rear lower n/s panel) on rote 207 destination Hayes End. This Routemaster was selected for various oversees trips, the first  commencing in February 1961 to Basle in Switzerland for the British Trade Fair". Further details will be given as soon as they are known.

NEW EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL - LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
I have received the following News from the LTM:

"There will be a special model bus for the Acton weekend. It is;
Exclusive First Editions
AEC RF single deck, London Transport green livery on Route 322 to Watford Junction. Fleet number RF700
The price is £29.99 
There are no restrictions on the quantities of this model that can be purchased.

The model will initially only be available at Acton Depot for the model weekend.
If any spare models remain, telephone orders may be taken after Monday 9 March. No pre ordering is permitted. Customers wishing to do so should ring 020 7379 6344 ext 2214 during normal shop hours.

Also

There will be three other models exclusive to LTM that will be released to the general public for the weekend (after the despatch of the Standing Orders).

They are:

Exclusive First Editions - Leyland Olympian - Riverside buses - Route N9 (Trafalgar Square) £29.99

Exclusive First Editions - Leyland Olympian - Riverside buses - Route N97 (Heathrow Airport) £29.99

Exclusive First Editions - Bristol RELH coach - Crosville - Victoria Coach Station series. £29.99

Again, if any spare models remain, telephone orders may be taken after Monday 9 March. No pre ordering is permitted.

Both the commissioned DM and DMS models are substantially delayed, and further news will be released when firm delivery schedules are known".

Saturday 14 February 2009

"Susan Cameron has announced that she has commissioned a model bus which should be available for sale at the open weekend at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum at Lathalmond, Fife, which this year is being held on Sat/Sun 15/16 August. As has become the norm part of the profits will go to the museum to aid their sterling work in preserving Scottish vehicle heritage.

Once again the chosen model is based on the Creative Master Northcord Limited ALX400 casting & the featured vehicle is from the Stagecoach Strathtay fleet. The model carries “Tayway” local route network branding & the destination featured is route 39, Invergowrie, Mill Road. The vehicle depicted carries Stagecoach national fleet number 18352 & registration number MX55 KOW. There will only be 300 of this model produced.

Further information regarding availability is available from Lathalmondmodel@aol.com or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Susan Cameron at 8, Allander Drive, TORRANCE, Glasgow, G64 4LG".

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

Tuesday 10 February 2009

Week commencing 9th February 2009
OM41220 Wright Eclipse Gemini - London Central (South Croydon/Russell Sq Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE - 1800 pieces
OM41705 RTW A1 Services CLICK HERE - 1000 pieces

Week commencing 16th February 2009
CC26106 RTL Barton Centenary CLICK HERE - 1500 pieces
OM42704 Van Hool Alizee Greenline CLICK HERE - 1501 pieces

Week commencing 23rd February 2009
OM43104 Leyland Lynx - North London Railways  (North Woolwich/Stratford Split run, 2 of each destination) CLICK HERE - 1500 pieces

Friday 6 February 2009

Buses
17221 Leyland National Lowland Scottish CLICK HERE
28818 Leyland Titan Cityline Oxford CLICK HERE
29411 Bristol RELH Jones Omnibus Services Ltd CLICK HERE

Road Transport
21605 Ergomatic Twin Harris & Miners CLICK HERE
30103 AEC Tanker Pickfords CLICK HERE
34403 AEC MKV 4 Axle Flatbed Spiers Of Melksham CLICK HERE
36401 Foden Flatbed Robsons Of Carlisle CLICK HERE
36801 ERF Artic Showerings CLICK HERE

I hope to publish further photographs over the next few days showing progress with the BET and Dart castings announced at Showbus.

Wednesday 4 February 2009

27625 Wright Volvo Renown Lancashire Way CLICK HERE
Registration number: YD02 UMW
Fleet number: 1014
Route: X4
Destination: Blackburn
Release date: Not known

NEXT EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 16th February. EFE have advised me there will only be one release of models in February due to the annual stock taking place in the later part of the month:
20642 Plaxton Pointer Dart ARRIVA NORTH LONDON CLICK HERE
22716 Alexander Y Type - West Coast Motors CLICK HERE
32902 Thames Trader Dropside Eldridge Pope & Co Ltd CLICK HERE
34301 AEC RT 2 Bus LONDON TRANSPORT CLICK HERE

Tuesday 3 February 2009

February 2009 - News

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