CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
NOB001 Bedford OB Coach British Rail
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
NOB002 Bedford OB Coach Southdown
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Thursday 27 November 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below news releases has been received this morning from CMNL:

UKBUS5020 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5

NCP Services

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS5020, the second model of the newly developed 3-door Mercedes-Benz EURO 5 Citaro casting introduced during 2008.

The second livery to be carried on the brand new model is NCP Services which, in partnership with BAA, operate a large fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros, Europe’s most environmentally friendly buses, to facilitate the transfer of connecting passengers among the 5 terminals at Heathrow Airport, the world’s busiest international airport.

UKBUS5020 represents fleet number MCA 31 (BV57 VGD) that was new in 2008 and is a 3-door vehicle, with offside centre door, which is used in service airside at Heathrow Airport.

The buses have all been modified to allow a large number of customers to stand and also to use luggage racks for their carry-on hand luggage.

The Mercedes-Benz EURO 5 Citaro UKBUS5020 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS5020 model is its extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic.  As part of the new casting, representing the smoother look of the Euro 5 Citaro, a newly designed air-conditioning pod is fitted to the roof. Demonstrating their use airside at Heathrow Airport, the model carries an orange warning beacon on the roof.

UKBUS5020 is the latest model in the CMNL Heathrow Airport collection.

Details of all other members of this exclusive collection can be found below to help you complete your CMNL “Heathrow Airport Collection”.

UKBUS3025 Dennis Dart MPD / Travel London West DP1 (LJ56 ONH) on route 441 (Heathrow Airport via Staines). Production date : February 2007

UKBUS4006 Volvo Olympian / Alexander Royale N116 UHP on route A1 (Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 only). Production date : December 2005

UKBUS5003 Mercedes-Benz Citaro / First Slough EC2013 (LT52 WXB) on route 75 (Heathrow via Slough). Production date : December 2005

UKBUS5012 Mercedes-Benz Citaro / Arriva 3901 (BU06 HSD) on Green Line 724 service. Production date : April 2007

UKBUS5015 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 / British Airways BU0461 (FLY 747T) on Heathrow Terminal 5 airside service. Production date : March 2008

UKBUS5016 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 / First ES64035 (LK07 CCN) on route 77 (Windsor – Slough – Heathrow). Production date: April 2008

UKBUS7003 OmniCity / Menzies Aviation T54 (YN53 GFG) on London Underground Replacement Service. Production date : December 2006

UKBUS7005 OmniCity / Metrobus 543 (YN05 HFG) on route X26 (Heathrow). Production date : January 2007

Your models can be purchased from your local model retailer or from many of the dealers who advertise online. They, in turn, can order through the distributors listed below.

The brand new 3-door Mercedes-Benz EURO 5 Citaro bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China)  and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5020 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.

Wednesday 26 November 2008

Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Tuesday 25 November 2008

AN1-12 Leyland Atlantean - East Yorkshire NBC CLICK HERE to view
AN1-13 Leyland Atlantean - Ribble Sealink Windermere CLICK HERE to view
LHW-06 Bristol LHW/ECW - Devon General CLICK HERE to view
LLA-05 Albion Lowlander - Western SMT - No photograph available at this time

Monday 24 November 2008

Friday 21 November 2008

CORGI OOC RELEASES
I have received detail of Corgi releases for weeks commencing 24th November 2008 and 1st December 2008. No buses are shown as being scheduled for release on these dates.

(2nd posting) Thursday 20 November 2008

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

UKBUS6018 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Travel West Midlands

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6018. Probably it will be one of the more significant models in its well known range of Enviro 400 castings in 2008  because the added value to the bus model collector will be that the replica is carrying the new National Express corporate standard West Midlands livery.

UKBUS6018 represents fleet number 4766 (BV57 XKK) that was new in January 2008.

National Express West Midlands, part of the National Express Group, operates ADL Enviro 400 buses on its 993 route between Birmingham City Centre and Streetly. The route is operated in partnership with Centro, the West Midlands Passenger Transport Executive.

The model shown is fleet number 4766 which is based at the Perry Barr depot. It is replicated in the new National Express West Midlands livery but with the interim fleet name that incorporates the stylised “WM” logo previously used for the Travel West Midlands identity.

4766 is fitted with a leather seated interior, an air chill system and a driver operated safety guard in the wheelchair area for passenger safety. The bus is also fitted with Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) tracking equipment and a digital CCTV system for customer safety.

4766 also carries the all-white roof colour as noted on the batch of buses 4763 – 4767 instead of half and half red and white that was used on some of the earlier and on the later buses in the 2008 deliveries of Enviro 400s.

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks and replicating the additional monitors in both saloons. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6018 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.

Thursday 20 November 2008

35001 AEC Mandator Artic Flatbed British Road Services (North Wales)
Registration number: HDM 245C
Cab number: CH 52
Trailer number: TH 163
Expected release date: January release 2009
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(2nd posting) Wednesday 19 November 2008

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

UKBUS1041 Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident

Stagecoach Devon - Devon General

CMNL is proud to release another brand new livery on its well-known casting – the Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident. This is UKBUS1041 carrying traditional Devon General livery for an event to commemorate 100 years of public transport in Torbay.

This model features Stagecoach Devon 17053 (T653 KPU).

Devon General Omnibus & Touring Co. was formed in 1919 and was purchased by Torquay Tramways in 1922. The Devon General name was retained for all of the bus and coach operations. In 1931 Devon General became a subsidiary of the powerful British Traction Company (BET) group. In 1969 Devon General became part of the National Bus Company and acquired Exeter City Transport in 1970. In 1971 Devon General was absorbed into the Western National Omnibus Co.

At this time, the traditional dark red livery of Devon General was replaced by the National Bus Company poppy red and white and then changed to leaf green and white in 1979.

Western National was split into four financially independent companies and the Devon General name was used for an operating area much the same as the Devon General Omnibus & Touring Co. Poppy Red livery quickly replaced the leaf green. Devon General Ltd pioneered the large scale use of minibuses in 1984 and became the first NBC subsidiary to be privatized in August 1986, becoming part of the Transit Holdings group. Devon General became a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group in February 1996.

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail at the rear. 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 model has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together.

The brand new UKBUS1041 model is based on a Limited Edition of 1000 pieces produced. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Wednesday 19 November 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE - NEW CASTING
The below press release giving details of a new casting has been received from CMNL:

New casting for 2009

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) is pleased to announce the expansion of its product range by the inclusion of the Polish-built double-deck Scania OmniCity bus. This new product will be classified as UKBUS9000.

After a 12 month period of deliberation and negotiation, CMNL was able to reach agreement with Scania (GB) at the recent Euro Expo 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham.

The version of the Scania OmniCity that will be modelled is based on the N230UD or N270UD chassis, although those Ethanol Fuel examples for Reading Buses are classified CN270UD.

The new casting will feature buses in both single-door and dual-door format within the 10.6 metre length.

The Polish-built OmniCity double-deck is a full Scania product featuring the new Euro IV Scania, 5-cylinder, 9-litre EGR engine. One of the distinguishing features that sets it apart from the earlier N94UD version is the location of the cooling grille away from the lower nearside position to the offside rear in line with the lower deck windows in similar fashion to the existing CMNL UKBUS7000 series of models.

The launch model of the new UKBUS9000 series will be in the livery of Selkent, part of the East London Bus Group. This bus will be from the batch that is currently being delivered to ELBG and will be similar to 15001 (LX58 CDV) pictured below (photographs courtesy of Kevin Cooper). The launch model should be available within the final period of 2009.

Many of the companies that are putting the double-deck Scania OmniCity into their fleets are already familiar names in the CMNL model range in the past. CMNL hopes to make these names famous again through being carried on its UKBUS9000 models.

Further information can be obtained from our website as the project develops. http://www.cmn.com.hk/en/index.php

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Tuesday 18 November 2008

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

UKBUS8009 Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart

Arriva London

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS8009, Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart, the fourth London-liveried replica on the new casting of this distinctive modern single-decker in the United Kingdom.

UKBUS8009 represents fleet number EN1 (LJ57 USS), running on service 192 bound for Enfield.

EN1 is the premier member of the January 2008 delivery of 13 ADL Enviro200Darts of 8.9metre length with single door. Arriva London operates three different classes of ADL Enviro200Dart buses : EN (8.9m), ENS (9.3m) and ENL (10.2m).

EN1 (UKBUS8009 ) is part of the fleet replacement and upgrade for route 192 on which a previous CMNL model has already featured. This was UKBUS3014 – the London part of the twin-pack of Mini Pointer Darts in Arriva livery.  The Enviro200Dart model features the abbreviated destination 192 Enfield compared with the MPD that had Enfield Town. TfL route 192 still runs to Enfield from Tottenham Hale Station.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart UKBUS8009 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, 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 engine room door at the back can be opened and there is a replica of the environmental-friendly engine inside it.

The brand new Enviro200Dart bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS8009 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.

Monday 17 November 2008

Sunday 16 November 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
29009 GM FLEETLINE Greater Manchester Transport CLICK HERE
32401 Bristol RELH Bristol Omnibus CLICK HERE
35002 AEC Mercury Flatbed Barton Transport  CLICK HERE
98003 1/24TH SCALE MCW Metrobus London Transport CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE OF IAN ALLAN COMMISSIONED EFE MODEL
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
29304 Optare bodied Leyland Olympian - Kentish Bus CLICK HERE

Friday 14 November 2008

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Tuesday 11 November 2008

CORGI MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
The following model is scheduled for release week commencing 10th November:
OM41410 Roe Motorbus Doncaster CLICK HERE

Saturday 8 November 2008

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
The following models are scheduled for release next week:
29009 GM FLEETLINE Greater Manchester Transport CLICK HERE
32401 Bristol RELH Bristol Omnibus CLICK HERE
35002 AEC Mercury Flatbed Barton Transport  CLICK HERE
98003 MCW Metrobus London Transport CLICK HERE

LT MUSEUM COMMISSIONED EFE MODELS
Further to my news article of 31 May 2008 click on the links below to view photographs of two models courtesy of EFE. No release date is known at this time:
29608A Leyland Olympian RIVERSIDE BUS
Registration number G299 UYK
Route:N9
Destination: Trafalgar Square
To view a regular sized image CLICK HERE
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29608B Leyland Olympian RIVERSIDE BUS
Registration number: G301 UYK
Route: N97
Destination: Heathrow Airport Central
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CORGI RELEASE UPDATE
I have received the following from Corgi regarding the release of outstanding models and also models from the 2008/2009 catalogue:

"..... it has become apparent that a number of you have been raising concerns regarding the assumption that as Corgi have not issued any release dates in the recent 08/09 Catalogue that we will be issuing all this product in the financial year before the end of March 31st 2009, and pushing all this product onto the market which would be very difficult to absorb. We want to re-assure those of you that have these concerns, that this will not be the case. We intend that it will take until June 09 for the final pieces of this range to be released and we will be holding previews in May and issuing a Catalogue for products July – Dec 09. The products yet to be released by Corgi will be done in a steady flow as we have been doing recently up until that time. Release dates are being made available to our customers as we have them". 

CORGI CANCELLED MODELS
Corgi have announced that the following models have been cancelled and will not now be issued, Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for passing on the details to me :
CC26103 – RT Double Decker Bus S & S
CC26107 – RT London Transport Plain Green

SPONSORED BUS PULL FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
I thought the below might be of interest and all in a good cause, many thanks to John Whittington for forwarding details to me:

""The staff at Stagecoach Worthing are holding two events in support of this year's Children in Need Appeal.

On Sunday 9th. November, starting at 10.00a.m., we will be undertaking a sponsored bus pull along the promenade at Worthing, West Sussex, between Heene Road and Worthing Pier and back. The vehicle being pulled will be a Dennis Trident in Coastliner 700 livery. There will be a two minute silence observed at 11.00a.m., to mark Remembrance Day. The Trident will be in standard Coastliner livery, but the windows will feature posters from local businesses which bought space to advertise, the money paid being added to the Children in Need fund. The destination screen will feature Children in Need graphics. Fleet number not known at this time.

On Friday 14th. November (Children in Need Day), from 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m., we will be present in Worthing, South Street precinct, with two vintage vehicles on display. There will be an on-vehicle collection in aid of the appeal. They hope to have a Southdown Leyland PD3 open topper and a Leyland PD2 - exact vehicles not yet confirmed"".

Thursday 6 November 2008

Tuesday 4 November 2008

November 2008 - News

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