October to December 2016 - News

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MODELS FOR SALE

To view models from my collection for sale CLICK HERE

SHOWBUS 2016 REPORT CLICK HERE


    

STAGECOACH LONDON NEW ROUTEMASTER LT239 GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my News of this morning, I have just added three photographs of LT239 in Rainbow Pride livery to the Gallery pages CLICK HERE to view.

2nd posting 31st December 2016


TWO NEW BUS MODELS ANNOUNCED BY CORGI
My Subscriber copy of Diecast Collector magazine arrived a few minutes ago and features an "Exclusive" announcement of the Corgi 2017 range. Two buses are shown these being:

OM46618A & B New Routemaster -  Stagecoach London representing LT239 in Rainbow "Ride with Pride livery" a release date of April 2017 is given. To view a scan of the image from Diecast Collector magazine CLICK HERE
OM46512A & B Wright Gemini 2 - Brighton and Hove in all over "Get on Go Somewhere livery" a release date of June 2017 is given. To view a scan of the image from Diecast Collector magazine CLICK HERE

If anyone has a photograph of the actual bus in the Brighton livery would it be possible to email it to me please for inclusion in the Gallery? I have a number of photographs of LT239 which I will publish later. Please CLICK HERE to email.

Saturday 31st December 2016


43RD SCALE MODELS BUSES OF THE WORLD
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood for advising me that John Ayrey are importing are range of 1:43rd scale model buses that have previously been released abroad (believed in Europe) with magazines. Each model comes in a Blister pack with card backing (to view an example of the Blister pack CLICK HERE) and are expected to be released during January. Peter advises me that the models have an RRP of £29.99 but he will be selling them at £15.00 each plus P&P.

HC02 Mercedes-Benz O10000 Germany 1939
Only thumbnail sized photographs are available of the model at this time.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
HC04 Greyhound Scenicruiser USA 1956 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
HC05 Saurer L4C Switzerland 1959 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
HC06 Citroen T45 France 1934 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
HC08 Pegaso Z-403 Monoscocca Spain 1951-57 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
HC09 Citroen U55 Cityrama Currus France 1955
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE 
HC11 Mercedes-Benz LO3100 Germany 1939
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

SUTTON UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB FC CHAMPIONSHIP EFE COMMISSIONED BUS MODEL
Bruce Elliott from Sutton United has written to me to advise that
they now only have a very small number left of their EFE commissioned open top AEC Routemaster bus (33105A) which can be obtained on a 'first come, first served' basis".

I reported details of this model and how to purchase one on Thursday 1st September 2016. CLICK HERE to read my report and details of cost and how to order one.

Friday 30th December 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
4642117 Van Hool 306 – Belgium 1958 CLICK HERE

This model appears identical (apart from the addition of a front number plate) to Atlas Editions model 7163107 which was previously released as part of a European collection. I reported in a news article on 18th April 2015 when a limited number became available on sale in the UK. The photograph I have shown is a photograph I took of the European version and is minus the front number plate.

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following model has now been released:
40101 Daimler DMS (open Top) - Network South East (Maidstone & District) CLICK HERE

Wednesday 28th December 2016


HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
I hope you all had a good Christmas and that Santa was kind to you. I would like to wish you all the best for a Happy and Healthy 2017. It will be interesting to see what developments we get from Bachmann/EFE and if Corgi will release more buses. 

CORGI COMMISSIONED WRIGHTBUS NEW ROUTEMASTER
Further to my news of 21st December, click on the links below to view photographs of the model courtesy of Lynda Crane:

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE
Photograph 8 CLICK HERE

PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY RELEASED OXFORD DIECAST MODEL
Click on the links below to view photographs of the model courtesy of Hattons:
76RM114CC Routemaster - Coca Cola Xmas
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

Monday 26th December 2016


NEWS OF A COMMISSIONED NEW ROUTEMASTER FROM CORGI OOC
Many thanks to Michael Edwards for advising me of a Corgi OOC commissioned model. He writes: "There is a new OOC special that has been produced for Wrightbus 70th Anniversary. It is the New Routemaster (Borismaster) in Red with LT logo and 70th anniversary ads and blinds. 2,000 produced (with cert) as a gift for their 2,000 staff. There are a few selling on ebay, they seem to be fetching around £150 each at the moment. Wrightbus do not have any available for the public".

If anyone can confirm details of the model or any photographs I could publish, please email me CLICK HERE

Update 21:30 21/12/16: I have just look looked at photographs on eBay. The models box does not appear to show a stock code (although I have not seen photographs of the underside of the box). It carries no fleet names or numbers and a registration number of "WG70". Front destination blind of "Wrights Group 70th", rear blind of "70th" and side blind of "1946-2016". It has side banner ads for Wrights Group 70th "Forward thinking never ages" - Any photographs would be most welcome.

Wednesday 21st December 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have now been released:

OM46615A New Routemaster - Arriva - Quantity to be confirmed
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
OM46615B New Routemaster -Arriva - Quantity to be confirmed
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
OM41913A Leyland PD3 'Queen Mary' Open Top - Southdown Motor Services - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
OM41913B Leyland PD3 'Queen Mary' Open Top - Southdown Motor Services - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Tuesday 20th December 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
76RM114CC Routemaster - Coca Cola Xmas  CLICK HERE

Tuesday 13th December 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM BT-MODELS
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:

B209A - Bristol MW6G - Western National
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet no: 2627
Registration no: FTA239D
Route: 93
Destination: Dartmouth

B209B Bristol MW6G - Western National
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet no: 2623
Registration no: 754MDV
Route: 282
Destination: Tiverton

Monday 12th December 2016


OXFORD DIECAST MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for advising me that the following model is due for release within the next few days:
76RM114CC Routemaster - Coca Cola Xmas  CLICK HERE

Thursday 8th December 2016


PHOTOGRAPH ADDED TO GALLERY PAGES
Courtesy of Frank Houlden, click on the link below to view a Gallery photograph taken today in Burnley of Wright Gemini 2 - Transdev (Burnley & Pendle) fleet number 2766
(BF63HCE). The actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC models OM46510A & OM46510B 

CLICK HERE to go to the Gallery page

Wednesday 7th December 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
I can confirm that the following model has been released. Sadly the real bus in question is a Plaxton Premiere where as the model released has been modelled on a Plaxton Excalibur casting. You will note in the photographs that the plastic plinth says Plaxton Premiere so I am note sure how Atlas made such a fundamental mistake. A great shame as I like the livery:
4642116 Plaxton Premiere - TransPeak
Fleet number: -
Registration number: R62RAU
Route number: -
Destination: Nottingham via Bakewell, Matlock, Derby 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY RELEASED CORGI OOC MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of Corgi model:
OM46511 Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Mullanys Buses (Harry Potter Studio Tour)
Fleet number: -
Registration number: BD12TFY
Route number: - 
Destination: Studio Tour London
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

Monday 5th December 2016


CORGI 2017 CATALOGUE
Corgi have just announced their first catalogue for 2017. With this catalogue they appear to have reverted to something they did a number of years ago and have issued a 3 month catalogue covering January to March 2017. They refer to this catalogue as a "mini catalogue". Hornby advised their trade customers that they are "experimenting with mini catalogues for each brand from January to March 2017. This will only be available on-line in PDF format". The logic behind this appears that to send out a catalogue in January for January releases limits the opportunities of the trade to take advantage of the newly announced models.

Having said the above, I can confirm that as per my news of 23rd November there are no buses and no trucks in this new catalogue. The catalogue comprises 6 new helicopters/aircraft and 6 new cars. Hopefully we will see some more buses in the April to June catalogue but there is no word on that at present.

Hornby also mention that they will be formally launching their 2017 catalogues in January and will be holding trade only Roadshows to preview their catalogues to the trade. Hopefully we will find out then if there is likely to be any more more buses during 2017.

Friday 2nd December 2016


EFE MODEL 40101 DAIMLER DMS - NETWORK SOUTH EAST - PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRODUCTION MODEL
Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of this model which I took earlier today. Photographs 7 & 8 show the limited edition certificate which indicates that 768 models have been produced:

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE
Photograph 8 CLICK HERE

Thursday 1st December 2016


EFE MODEL 40101 DAIMLER DMS - NETWORK SOUTH EAST - NEWS RELEASE AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for forwarding the Bachmann news release to me and to Bachmann for sending me the two photographs to accompany the news:

"We are pleased to announce a new model in our recently acquired Exclusive First Edition range. E40101 is an Open Top Daimler DMS in the dual livery of Maidstone & District and Network SouthEast and was officially launched at the 2016 Warley National Model Railway Exhibition at the NEC Birmingham. 

The DMS was London's first purpose built one person operated double deck bus, however it proved unpopular due to slow boarding times compared to the open platform AEC Routemasters and also maintenance costs were high, due to the way they were designed as there was no ability to separate the body from chassis for overhaul. 

Withdrawal of the DMS fleet began in early 1979 with Leyland Titans and MCW Metrobuses purchased as replacements and in some cases Routmasters were reinstated to DMS routes. Many of these now retired vehicles were sent to the dealer Ensignbus in Purfleet, which became know as the 'DMS graveyard'. As supply exceeded the secondhand demand for these buses many vehicles could not be moved or maintained and so simply rusted into disrepair. 

Our model depicts one retired DMS which was spared this fate. GHV 90N (DM1090) first entered service with London Transport in 1975 running out of the Cricklewood garage, after many internal transfers it was sold in 1983 to Ensignbus where it stayed for a short while before being bought by House's of Watlington for use in their small fleet. By 1989 it had been bought as a joint venture between Maidstone & District and Network SouthEast for use as a bridge maintenance vehicle. It was given a new fleet number P90, repainted in the striking Network SouthEast livery and had its roof removed to make it more practical for its new use. Our model uses revised tooling of the upper deck to portray the changes which were made to the real vehicle.

E40101 includes an individually numbered limited edition certificate and has a recommended retail price of £44.95".

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

Monday 28th November 2016


NEW EFE MODEL - PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my News of earlier this evening, many thanks to Bernard Fahey for sending me some photographs of the model which he took at Warley:
40101 Daimler DMS (open Top) - Network South East (Maidstone & District).
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

2nd posting Sunday 27th November 2016


NEW EFE MODEL ANNOUNCED BY BACHMANN
I have read a report and seen a photograph over the weekend showing a  new EFE model on display at the Warley Model Railway Exhibition, yesterday. The model is described on the card accompanying the model as:
40101 Daimler DMS (open Top) - Network South East (Maidstone & District).

I will let you know any more details as soon as I get them.

Sunday 27th November 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood for advising me that the following models have now been released and are on sale. Yardley Wood will have their models on sale tomorrow at the
Travel West Midlands Social Club tomorrow (Sunday) Model Fayre between 1000-1500hrs:

OM46511 Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Mullany's Buses - Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Shuttle Bus CLICK HERE
OM46509A Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Green Line Coaches Ltd CLICK HERE
OM46509A Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Green Line Coaches Ltd CLICK HERE

This is in addition to the two Transdev "Witch Way" models which I reported as released earlier in the week (see 23rd November below)

CORGI OOC OM46615A&B NEW ROUTEMASTER - ARRIVA COCA COLA
Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for advising me that Corgi have now taken stock of the models CLICK HERE and they are currently in their warehouse being quality checked prior to release to the shops. It is expected that they will be released within the next couple of weeks. 

Saturday 26th November 2016


CORGI 1ST HALF 2017 CATALOGUE - NO BUSES OR TRUCKS
I have just received notification from a reliable source, that there are no plans for any buses or trucks in the January to June 2017 catalogue. I understand that they will only be producing aircraft and Vanguards.

2nd posting Wednesday 23rd November 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have now been released:
OM46510A Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Transdev " The Witch Way"
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
OM46510B Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 - Transdev " The Witch Way"
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Wednesday 23rd November 2016


EFE UPDATE
Many thanks to Neil at Time Tunnel Models for proving me with an update on some of the models which were outstanding at the time EFE were bought by Bachmann. I understand that all the models listed below will be produced in China and will not be overprints and Bachmann will be aiming for 2 model releases a month once everything is up and running. This is all of course subject to confirmation and I will let you know as soon as I hear anything more.

36007 Leyland RTL - Barton CLICK HERE - Now due January 2017

15808 Leyland PD1 - East Kent CLICK HERE - Now due February 2017

38123 Bristol VRT  Oxford CLICK HERE - Now due March 2017
Please note that the green colour on this model will be amended slightly prior to production.

12311 Harrington Grenadier - Maidstone & District CLICK HERE - Now due April 2017

23406 Bedford TK 2 Axle Flatbed - British Railways CLICK HERE - Now due May 2017

31515 Routemaster RM - London Transport CLICK HERE - Now due June 2017

12122 Harrington Cavalier - Southdown CLICK HERE - Now due July 2017

PHOTOGRAPHS OF TWO RECENTLY RELEASED CORGI OOC MODELS
Please see below photographs of the two most recent Corgi OOC New Routemaster models to be released, each is limited to 900 pieces:

OM46616A New Routemaster - Go Ahead London - London General heritage livery
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

OM46616B New Routemaster - Go Ahead London - London General heritage livery
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

PHOTOGRAPH ADDED TO THE GALLERY PAGES
Photograph of Z&S of Aylesbury Ex-Eddie Stobart Volvo B12T Van Hool Astrobel Double Decker Coach registration number R12ESL courtesy of Andrew Web added to the Gallery pages CLICK HERE

Tuesday 22 November 2016


ATLAS EDITIONS - EDDIE STOBART VAN HOOL
Further to my news of 13th November, I can confirm that the Eddie Stobart Van Hool Astrobel coach has definitely been released. Many thanks to Gordon Campbell for sending me photographs of his model:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
76RM113 Routemaster Kelvin Scottish CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1929
Registration number: EDS288A
Route number: 5
Destination: Easterhouse

Friday 18th November 2016


OXFORD DIECAST MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for advising me that the following model is scheduled for release imminently:
76RM113 Routemaster Kelvin Scottish CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1929
Registration number: EDS288A
Route number: 5
Destination: Easterhouse

Monday 14th November 2016


RELEASE OF ATLAS EDITIONS COACH
Further to my News of yesterday, I read a report this morning, posted with a photograph stating that the model had been released. I have not received my model or heard from any of my regular correspondents at this time. The photograph showed the coach carrying the fleet name "Deborah Jane" which carried the registration number R12ESL.

I will publish more details and photographs when I receive them.

Sunday 13th November 2016


FORTHCOMING MODEL IN ATLAS EDITIONS WORLD OF STOBART SERIES
I have just reported on my Eddie Stobart Models website, that the next model scheduled for release is a Volvo B12T Van Hool Astrobel Double Decker Coach presumably in Stobart livery. No other details are known at the moment.

Saturday 12th November 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
The following model has now been released, mine arrived this morning:
4642115 Mercedes Benz O 350 - Reiser Reisen
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Fleet number:
Registration number: AW 12-31745
Route number: -
Destination: -

An unknown quantity of this model were released in the UK in March 2015 and were on sale at a number of retailers including the Yardley Wood Bus Club.

Wednesday 9 November 2016


PHOTOGRAPHS OF PRODUCTION VERSION OF EFE/BACHMANN COMMISSIONED MODEL
Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version:
28825 Leyland Titan 2 Door Prototype - London Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

Tuesday 8th November 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE OF EFE/BACHMANN COMMISSIONED MODEL
Further to my news of 9th October, I can confirm that the following EFE model which was commissioned and delivered to Bachmann before EFE's recent troubles has now been released and is on sale via Bachmann stockists:
28825 Leyland Titan 2 Door Prototype - London Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: BCK706R
Route: 24
Destination: Victoria

Monday 31st October 2016


LONDON BUS MUSEUM - JOTUS COMMISSIONED MODELS UPDATE
Further to my news of 21 May 2016, at last weekends Transport Fest event, the London Bus Museum had on display the final pre-production versions of their two latest commissioned jotus.com resin models. The Museum advised me that they were delighted with the samples and they have instructed jotus.com to go into production as soon as possible.

The two models are as follows, click on the links to view photographs courtesy of the Museum and jotus.com

AEC Regal 14T12 T type single deck bus with Weymann provincial style body - London Transport
Fleet number: T727
Registration number: HGF817
Route number: 223
Destination: West Drayton
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

Leyland PS1 TD class  - London Transport
Fleet number: TD3
Registration number: HGF961
Route number: 212
Destination: Muswell Hill Bdy
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE

Sunday 30th October 2016


PHOTOGRAPHS OF RECENTLY RELEASED OXFORD DIECAST MODELS
Click on the links below to view photographs of 4 of the 5 Oxford Diecast models released this past week:

76BMC004 BMC Booking Office Harris Coaches
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: BMC25
Route number: -
Destination: -

76FDE014 Ford 400 E Maidstone & District 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: 164SKE
Route number: -
Destination: -

76OWB012 Bedford OWB Warstones
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 4
Registration number: GX2248
Route number: -
Destination: Blymhill

76RM111 Routemaster Blackpool 
Image CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RM1966
Registration number: ALD966B
Route number: 40
Destination: Pontins via Tower, Pleasure Beach

NIRZ003 Irizar PB Ulsterbus
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 127
Registration number:
BXI337
Route number: -
Destination: -

Saturday 22 October 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following models have now been released:
76BMC004 BMC Booking Office Harris Coaches CLICK HERE
76FDE014 Ford 400 E Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
76OWB012 Bedford OWB Warstones CLICK HERE
76RM111 Routemaster Blackpool 
NIRZ003 Irizar PB Ulsterbus

Thursday 20th October 2016


PRESS RELEASE RECEIVED TODAY FROM BACHMANN - BACHMANN ACQUIRES EFE
The following press release has been received today from Bachmann:

Bachmann Europe Plc acquires Exclusive First Editions

Bachmann Europe Plc is delighted to announce their acquisition of the Exclusive First Editions range of 1/76th scale die-cast vehicles including buses, coaches, lorries and London Underground tube trains.

The company began trading as part of the ERA Group in 1989 and was originally located in Great Yarmouth before moving to Milton Keynes. In 1996 the company moved to Hemel Hempstead and in 2001, Frank Joyce, the only remaining founder member of the EFE team bought the company with his wife Brenda, relocating to Enfield the following year.

Bachmann Europe Plc began distributing EFE products to the model trade in July 2013.

David Haarhaus, Managing Director of Bachmann Europe Plc said today “We are delighted to incorporate another high quality addition to our existing model and hobby portfolio. The Exclusive First Editions range of collectable vehicles has enjoyed a good reputation for developing highly detailed and well researched models. EFE has been a corner stone of Die-Cast Model collecting for many years, while other ranges may have come and gone with varying interpretations of the original vehicles.

We are looking forward to further developing the existing items, and delivering new models to the many EFE collectors and discerning enthusiasts around the world.

Frank Joyce’s ethos was always to set out to produce the most accurate model possible. This matches the Bachmann ideals entirely, never trying to be the cheapest, but working hard to try and be the best”.

Bachmann added the additional information to their email:

To clarify the position, Bachmann Europe Plc have acquired the brand name Exclusive First Editions (EFE), tooling and remaining stock of the company. We have not acquired the name of the parent company (Gilbow Holdings) or other parts of it. 

Monday 17th October 2016


OXFORD DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Many thanks to Dan at Jacksons Models for advising me that the following models are scheduled for release next week:
76BMC004 BMC Booking Office Harris Coaches CLICK HERE
76FDE014 Ford 400 E Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
76OWB012 Bedford OWB Warstones CLICK HERE
76RM111 Routemaster Blackpool 
NIRZ003 Irizar PB Ulsterbus 

Wednesday 12 October 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM ATLAS EDITIONS
The next model in the Atlas Editions Classic Coaches Collection arrived today and features:
4642114 BMMO CM5T - Midland Red
Fleet number: 4837
Registration number: 837HHA
Route number: -
Destination: Coventry Motorway Service

I have taken a couple of quick photographs with my iPhone, the colour has not come out very well, probably due to the kitchen light. I will try and get some better photographs later in the week:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Tuesday 11 October 2016


EFE THE CURRENT SITUATION
A reliable source has informed me that EFE are in Administration and that the Administrator is trying to find a buyer for the company.

In other EFE developments
Yesterday afternoon, EFE sent out an email, advertising 25711 Daimler DMS LT Bus and Coach Council which was produced for and released by Bachmann a couple of weeks ago.

A reliable source has advised me that Bachmann have already taken delivery of their next EFE commissioned model (28825 Leyland Titan 2 Door Prototype - London Transport CLICK HERE) and it is in their warehouse. I also understand it will be released in the next few weeks.

Sunday 9th October 2016


CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
Corgi have today advised me that the following models have now been released and are on sale:

OM46616A New Routemaster, Go-Ahead London, Heritage General Livery CLICK HERE
Fleet number: LT60
Registration number: LTZ1060
Route: 11
Destination: Liverpool St

OM46616B New Routemaster, Go-Ahead London, Heritage General Livery CLICK HERE
Fleet number: LT60
Registration number: LTZ1060
Route: 11
Destination: Fulham Broadway

OM46712A Wright Eclipse 2 Lothian Buses CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 185
Registration number: SN13 BFK
Route: 43
Destination: Waverley
Anticipated release date: October 2016

OM46712B Wright Eclipse 2 Lothian Buses CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 185
Registration number: SN13 BFK
Route: 21
Destination: Leith Links
Anticipated release date: October 2016

Tuesday 4th October 2016


CONFIRMED DETAILS OF OXFORD DIECAST Q1/2017 MODELS
Oxford Diecast have confirmed the details of the models announced at the end of May this year:

76DR003 Duple Roadmaster Wye Valley Motors CLICK HERE
Fleet number:-
Registration number: HVJ733
Route number: -
Destination: Hereford

76IR6001 Irizar i6 Translink Goldline CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 2051
Registration number: LFZ8051
Route number: X1
Destination: Belfast Express

76MW6002 Bristol MW6G Hants & Dorset CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 889
Registration number: 2689RU
Route number: -
Destination: -

76PAN005 Plaxton Panorama Sheffield United Tours CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: 337EWJ
Route number: 337
Destination: Blackpool

76PD2004 Leyland PD2/12 Samuel Ledgard CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: PNW 91
Route number: -
Destination: Ilkley via Guiseley

76RM113 Routemaster Kelvin Scottish CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1929
Registration number: EDS288A
Route number: 5
Destination: Easterhouse

76RM114CC Routemaster Coca Cola Xmas CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: SANTA 1
Route number: -
Destination: -

76WFA005 Weymann Fanfare Greenslades CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: ROD 749
Route number: -
Destination: Plymouth

NCMP007 CMP Lorry Southdown CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 0827
Registration number: 097BP

NNR002 New Routemaster Go Ahead London Central CLICK HERE
Fleet number: LT446
Registration number: LTZ1446
Route number: 12
Destination: Oxford Circus

NNR004CC New Routemaster London United/Coca Cola CLICK HERE
Fleet number: LT148
Registration number: LTZ1148
Route number: 10
Destination: Kings Cross

NWFA001 Weymann Fanfare South Wales CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1032
Registration number: NCY 626
Destination: Rome

NSET004 5 Piece Bus Set London Transport - Comprising the following:

NUT002 Guy Arab Utility - London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: G351
Registration number: HGC 130 
Route number: 175 
Destination: Collier Row

NQ1001 Q1 Trolleybus - London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1808
Registration number: HYM808
Route number: 667
Destination: Hampton Court

NRT006 AEC RT - London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RT1817
Registration number: KYY672 
Route number: 65
Destination: Chessington Zoo

NRM007 Routemaster RM - London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RM585 
Registration number: WLT585
Route number: 609
Destination: Barnet

NNR002 New Routemaster Go Ahead London Central CLICK HERE
Fleet number: LT446
Registration number: LTZ1446
Route number: 12
Destination: Oxford Circus

2nd posting Monday 3rd October 2016


CONFIRMED DETAILS OF OXFORD DIECAST MODELS ANNOUNCED AT WEEKEND
Oxford Diecast have this morning confirmed details of the models announced over the weekend:

76th Scale
76BI001 Beadle Integral - East Kent
Registration number: FFN446
Destination: Private 

76PAN006 Plaxton Panorama - Bere Regis & District
Registration number: UFX567
Destination: Dorchester

76PD2005 Leyland PD2/12 - Edinburgh 
Fleet number: 245
Registration number: JSF660
Route number: 29
Destination: Comely Bank via Frederick Street/Stockbridge 

76WFA006 Weymann Fanfare - Birch Bros
Fleet number: K34
Registration number: RYT34
Route number: 203
Destination: London

N Gauge
NAEC014 AEC Matador Wrecker - Southdown
Registration number: JNG641
Trade plate: 340PX

NIRZ005 Scania Irizar - Plain White - No details/markings 

NNR003 New Routemaster - London United
Fleet number: LT150
Registration number: LTZ1150

Route number: 9 
Destination: Hammersmith

NEW PHOTOGRAPHS ADDED TO GALLERY PAGES
A number of new photographs have been added to the Gallery pages:

Courtesy of John Bennett:
Beadle Integral - East Kent FFN446 CLICK HERE
New Routemaster - London United LT148 (Coca Cola) CLICK HERE
Van Hool Alizee - York Pullman B18KJT CLICK HERE

Courtesy of Andrew Shirley:
Bova Futura - Allander Travel 7921AT CLICK HERE

My photographs:
New Routemaster - London United  LT150 (Silver) CLICK HERE
New Routemaster - Go Ahead London General LT60 (Traditional livery) CLICK HERE

Monday 3rd October 2016


MORE PHOTOGRAPHS OF REAL BUSES ADDED TO SHOWBUS REPORT
Courtesy of John Bennett the following photographs have been added to the Showbus report:

Optare Delta - Northumbria fleet number 251 CLICK HERE
AEC Regent - Rochdale Corporation Transport  fleet number 235 - Two photographs added CLICK HERE
Leyland PD2/1 - Todmorden fleet number 18 - Three photographs added CLICK HERE

Sunday 2nd October 2016


NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY OXFORD - IMAGES
Further to my news of this morning, click on the links to view images of the models:

76BI001 Beadle Integral - East Kent Due Q2/17 CLICK HERE
76PAN006 Plaxton Panorama - Bere Regis & District Due Q1/2017 CLICK HERE
76PD2005 - Leyland PD2/12 - Edinburgh Due Q2/2017 CLICK HERE
76WFA006 Weymann Fanfare - Birch Bros Due Q1/2017 CLICK HERE

N-Gauge
NAEC014 AEC Matador Wrecker - Southdown CLICK HERE
NIRZ005 Scania Irizar - Plain White CLICK HERE
NNR003 New Routemaster - London United CLICK HERE

(2nd posting) Saturday 1st October 2016


NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY OXFORD DIECAST
Oxford Diecast announced the following new models last evening.

76th scale
76BI001 Beadle Integral - East Kent (New casting. Oxford have announced that they will be doing two bodies for this model tooled for the different variants) Due Q2/17
76PAN006 Plaxton Panorama - Bere Regis & District Due Q1/2017
76PD2005 - Leyland PD2/12 - Edinburgh Due Q2/2017
76WFA006 Weymann Fanfare - Birch Bros Due Q1/2017

N-Gauge
NAEC014 AEC Matador Wrecker - Southdown
NIRZ005 Scania Irizar - Plain White
NNR003 New Routemaster - London United

In other model news Oxford announced that the MW6 casting has been approved and has now gone into production and that the Irizar i6 casting is "being tweaked".

I hope to add more details later today

Saturday 1st October 2016


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