Many thanks to Time Tunnel Models for advising me that the following model is due to arrive with them tomorrow:
38119 Bristol VRT BR Engineering Training Bus CLICK HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC
I can confirm that the following models have been released with 750
pieces of each model:
OM46508A
Wright Eclipse Gemini
2 -
Tower Transit
Photo 1 CLICK
HERE
Photo 2 CLICK
HERE
OM46508B
Wright Eclipse Gemini
2 - Tower Transit
Photo 1 CLICK
HERE
Photo 2 CLICK
HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASE EFE/LT MUSEUM MODEL
I can confirm that the following model was released at last weekends Acton
weekend:
31709
Routemaster RMC - Green Line CLICK
HERE
Wednesday 30th September 2015
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood Bus Club for advising me that the following models have now been released:
B205A BRISTOL MW5G (TILLING RED) - RIBBLE (Route 334) CLICK HERE
B205B BRISTOL MW5G (RIBBLE RED) - RIBBLE (Route 623) CLICK HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and will
be in the shops in the next few days:
20650
Plaxton Pointer Dart
Clydeside CLICK
HERE
38122
Bristol VRT II
Solent Blue Line CLICK
HERE
40201
Atkinson Articulated Boxvan
National Carriers CLICK
HERE
Tuesday 22nd September 2015
I attended Showbus at Woburn today with my wife and daughter and it was good to meet up with regular contributors Bob Belcher and John Bennett. The day was fine with sunny intervals and the temperature about 19 degrees. There is no model news to report from the Show. I took photographs of many of the buses that attended, I do not know how many there were but there seemed to be fewer than in previous years judging by the number of photographs I took (although I stand to be corrected if I am wrong on this).
With regards the site, there were a number of problems evident throughout the day. There was a distinct lack of road signposts for the event which caused me some confusion when my sat nav (post code taken from the Showbus website) decided to take me in a different direction to the traffic in the centre of Woburn village. Secondly, it took over 3/4 of an hour to get from the park gate in Woburn village to the car park. A friend of mine walked back to the rally site from the park entrance faster than the traffic on the road (I suppose the drive was about a mile+ long). Thirdly, the ground underfoot was soft which caused a number of buses to get bogged down. A large crowd gathered to watch a tri-axle coach being dragged out. The buses getting stuck then caused a massive backlog of buses waiting to get on the site. There were still buses entering the rally site at 14:00, and I spoke to one driver in a queue of approximately 50 that I photographed on the driveway who told me that he had been waiting for 3 hours to get in! I spoke to another visitor who told me that he had come on an organised trip to the event and the passengers got off the bus and walked onto the rally site. There was next to no mobile phone coverage on the site which caused problems for some traders relying on a mobile signal for their credit card machines to work. Finally, I did not see any designated parking for disabled visitors and saw a gentleman on his disabled scooter struggling on the very uneven ground to drive back to his car in the car park. I also spoke with a disabled lady who I met on the rally site who struggled to walk and she said she had not seen any designated parking and it was causing her issues getting around.
On a positive note, being in a different location to the usual Duxford there were many buses that I had not seen before so I had a very enjoyable walk around the event taking photographs. I shall share some of my favourites with you as the week goes on.
Sunday 20th September 2015
Corgi have announced that the following models are scheduled for release:
Week
commencing 21st September:
OM46508A
Wright Eclipse Gemini
2 -
Tower Transit
Photo 1 CLICK
HERE
Photo 2 CLICK
HERE
OM46508B
Wright Eclipse Gemini
2 -
Tower Transit
Photo 1 CLICK
HERE
Photo 2 CLICK
HERE
Week
commencing 12th October:
OM46309A
Routemaster RM -
East
Midland
Photo 1 CLICK
HERE
Photo 2 CLICK
HERE
OM46309B Routemaster RM -
East
Midland
Photo 1 CLICK
HERE
Photo 2 CLICK
HERE
Week
commencing 19th October:
OM46612
New Routemaster
Stagecoach London - Poppy Appeal CLICK
HERE
2nd Posting Friday 18th September 2015
The 5th EFE Subscriber newsletter 2015 arrived this morning and has brief details of one new model:
33802 Bristol RELH Coach - Eastern National
No other details of the model are given at this time.
Next
Subscriber model special model
It is reported in the Newsletter that the next Subscriber special will
feature a Greenline RCL Driver trainer Bus, details will follow.
One item of news not previously reported is that EFE are to hold a "Warehouse Display and Sale". "The weekend event, date to follow, will enable visitors to buy our models at very favourable on the day prices".
Friday 18th September 2015
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
76LRT006 Leyland Royal Tiger - Lough Swilly CLICK HERE
76PD2001 Leyland Titan PD2/12 Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
Thursday 17th September 2015
Further to my news update of Sunday 13th September, the following press release and photographs have been received this afternoon from the London bus Museum:
The London Bus Museum has further exciting news for model bus collectors. Back in April 2014, LBM released the first of its collaborations with Jotus which was the fabulous green London Transport Leyland CR16. This model, being a unique vehicle, sold out very quickly prompting the Museum to release a further version depicting CR47 on central area route 213 in London Transport red livery.
With the success of these two CR models, earlier this year the Museum commissioned another fine Jotus model, this time a version of their BEA 4RF4 one and a half deck AEC Regal IV , Park Royal bodied airport coach which was released at the Museum’s “Aviation” themed Spring Gathering event held in April . This was another sales success and as to date only single figures remain unsold.
To coincide with the London Bus Museum’s “Anniversaries” Octoberfest event, on the 18thOctober, we are pleased to announce another Limited Edition Jotus model. This is another completely new model depicting London Transport’s AEC LT type six wheel double deck bus, with Chiswick works built "Camel Back” body, so named because of the destination box mounted integrally with the canopy above the drivers cab. Consisting some 450 vehicles in the fleet number range LT501 to LT950, they were gradually introduced from July 1931 until February 1932 when the last of the batch entered service at Upton Park garage.
Our OO gauge (1:76) scale model is limited to 500 pieces, however the production run is being split into two equal batches of 250, enabling two different routes, vehicle fleet numbers and adverts to be covered. Both batches are painted in the standard pre-war London Transport livery and consist;
LT641 registration number GP3599 on route 12 to Shepherds Bush with adverts for Libby’s Milk, Brymay Matches, John Bull and
Aspro;
LT688 registration number GT5055 on route 63 to Honor Oak with adverts for Haig Whiskey, Haliborange, Picture Post and Maclean’s toothpaste.
As is usual both of these Jotus models are of superb quality and finely detailed – even the seat moquette and interior grab handles are reproduced. It is expected they will be on sale for around £80 each, with post and packing to UK addresses £5.00.
At the moment the delivery schedule is very tight to be in time for sale at our Octoberfest Event; please check our website, www.londonbusmuseum.com for availability before travelling to the Museum.
We realise that not every collector will be able to attend the event so one or both models can be ordered from the shop at www.lbmshop.com or contact manager@lbmshop.com
LT641
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE
LT641 Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE
LT688 Photograph 3 CLICK
HERE
EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release next
week (commencing 21st September):
20650
Plaxton Pointer Dart
Clydeside CLICK
HERE
38122
Bristol VRT II
Solent Blue Line CLICK
HERE
40201
Atkinson Articulated Boxvan
National Carriers CLICK
HERE
ATLAS
EDITIONS COACH SERIES UPDATE
Further to my news of last week, Atlas Editions are now advertising
their coach series on their website so that everybody who wants to can
subscribe to it.
Tuesday 15th September 2015
The London Bus Museum have announced their autumn special model will feature a new casting from jotus.com - a 1930's LT Double Decker. No further details are given at this time but the model is expected mid October.
Sunday 13th September 2015
Many thanks to Jacksons Models for advising me of 5 new bus models announced by BT-Models:
B115A Bristol Lodekka LD6G Open Platform, Long Radiator - 'Hants & Dorset' CLICK HERE
Fleet No: 1413
Reg.No: NEL 25
Route: 63
Destination: Southampton
circa 1954-1975
B115B Bristol Lodekka LD6B Closed Platform, Short Radiator - 'Hants & Dorset'
CLICK
HERE
Fleet No: 1368
Reg.No: SRU 981
Route number: 22
Destination: Wimborne, New Road, Ferndown
circa 1956-1975
B115C Bristol Lodekka LD6G Closed Platform, Short Radiator - 'Hants & Dorset NBC 'Training Bus
CLICK
HERE
Fleet No: 9097
Reg.No: OHR 123
Route: Driver Instruction
circa 1972-1981
B207A Bristol MW5G (bus) - 'United Automobile'
- No image available yet
Fleet No: 2595
Reg.No: 5025 HN
Route: 255
Destination: Whitby
circa 1969-1977
B207B Bristol MW5G (DP) - 'United Automobile'
- No image available yet
Fleet No: BUE 591
Reg.No: 2591 HN
Route: 220
Destination: Newcastle
circa 1961-1968
Also announced are 3 non bus models:
DA95 Leyland FG van - 'Co-op Bakery'
- CLICK
HERE
Reg.No: GNA 527D
circa 1966-1976
DA96 Dodge Kew artic & dropside trailer - 'British Road Services'
- No image available yet
Fleet No: 3C1206 & T3C1228
Reg. No: FCK 239
DA97 Karrier Bantam artic van - 'British Railways'
- No image available yet
Fleet No: K3B 2245B M
Reg. No: AAR 245B
circa 1965-1975
NEW
COACH COLLECTION ANNOUNCED BY ATLAS EDITIONS
Further to my news of 4th September, I received an
email from Atlas Editions this morning inviting me to subscribe to their new
Coach series. Having now looked at their website, it appears that only those
who have received the email can order at this time as it is not mentioned on
the products for sale page on the Atlas Editions website. I have ordered
mine on line and it says delivery can be expected in the usual Atlas
Editions 28 days.
The
first model model
features a Burlingham Seagull in Whittles
livery which appears identical to a model which was released as a taster
model during March 2013 CLICK
HERE. The first three models appear to include the usual free gifts and
discounted prices. Viewing the links from the email, it appears that the
collection may feature a mixture of UK and Continental models. Photographs
shown include the following:
Bedford OB
Bedford Val - Wallace Arnold
Bova Futura - Allander Travel
BMMO C5
Henschel (German)
Krupp
Mercedes Benz O 3500
Plaxton Panorama - Procters
Plaxton Panther - Bus Eireann
The following text appears on the Atlas Editions website:
Your coach awaits… and settle down at the back!
We’ve all got treasured memories of fun-filled coach journeys. Perhaps yours is a school trip for an exciting day out, with everyone rushing for the back seats!; or maybe it’s a works outing (remember those?) to the bright lights of Blackpool, ‘Dreamland’ at Margate or the bracing sea air of Skegness; then again, it could even be a holiday, motoring across country or – if you were really lucky – heading off to the Continent as a pioneering, pre-package-holiday tourist.
Whatever it was, we all remember how coaches and coach travel once loomed so large in all our lives. There was something so special about them. For some of us it was all about clambering up those polished metal stairs, for others it was the comfy seats – leather if you were lucky but usually squeaky old vinyl! But for all of us it was the thrill of being whisked off to pastures new, the trusty driver ploughing ever onwards, oblivious to the noise, the chatter and the sing-alongs behind him. And the further back in time you go, the more beautiful the coaches of yesteryear become. More than a means of transport, coaches are a much-loved, and increasingly rare, part of our transport heritage.
The Burlingham Seagull – a British icon
It is surely the definitive coach of the 1950s – and one of the greatest of all time. The beautiful Burlingham Seagull was released at a time when Britain was bouncing back from a period of postwar austerity. And doesn’t it show? Just look at the 100% authentic 1:76 scale model of this legendary coach that we have created exclusively for you. It’s a perfect replica of a superb early 1950s Blackpool-made Seagull, resplendent in its red and blue Whittle’s of Highley livery. And just look at all that gleaming metalwork, true in every detail to the original Seagull’s highly polished aluminium. We’ve even included the window wipers, wing mirrors and window dividers. You won’t find another Burlingham Seagull model this detailed at this scale anywhere else. Unmissable.
At just £1.99, with FREE p&p, it’s incredible value – especially as it is worth £14.99! It will be sent to you plinth-mounted in a special presentation box, along with a Certificate of Authenticity and a FREE ‘Scarborough Seagulls’ print worth £4.99. That’s not all. Order today and we will place you on our priority delivery service, meaning that each month you will receive the latest model in this exclusive Classic Coaches collection. Plus, in your next three deliveries you’ll receive some exclusive FREE gifts. Read on to find out more…
Movie star looks and pre-war glamour
No Classic Coaches collection is complete without a Bedford VAL. A swinging sixties icon, it ‘starred’ in both ‘The Italian Job’ and The Beatles’ ‘Magical Mystery Tour’. With its unique triple-axle wheel configuration it’s one of the best-loved and best-performing British coaches of all time. Your 1:76 scale replica, in elegant Wallace Arnold livery, is worth £14.99 but is yours for just £8.99, plus p&p. We’ll send it to you boxed and plinth-mounted, with a Certificate of Authenticity including Fact File. Better still, you will also receive an exclusive DVD, ‘The British Coach – A Journey Through Time’ DVD. Worth £9.99, to you it’s FREE!
Then, just a few short weeks later, you will receive another gorgeous Classic Coaches replica – the wonderfully nostalgic Bedford OB. This fondly-remembered ‘bull-nosed’ single-decker first took to the roads in 1939 and was an instant classic. Your 1:76 scale die-cast metal Bedford OB is a masterpiece of the model-makers art, lovingly recreated in stunning detail. At just £14.99 (plus p&p) it’s a bargain too. Along with its plinth, presentation box and Certificate of Authenticity it will be sent to you with another FREE gift, the fascinating 64-page ‘The Golden Age of Coaching’ book worth £7.95.
Classic after classic
So, that’s three coaches and three all-time legends. How do we top that? Easy. We bring in even more legends – and not just great British coaches, but Continental classics too. With a mix of brand-new castings for British models and hard-to-find (and highly-sought-after) models from Atlas Editions’ European partners you have a truly unique collection. While Britain is rightly proud of its coach-building heritage, it’s true that Germany also knows a thing or two about public transportation. Take the Henschel HS 100N for example. The ‘bubble-car’ curves, the practical roof racks and those spectacular roof windows are a coach-spotter’s dream - and the model of it in this collection is now available in the UK for the first time ever! Then there’s the Mercedes Benz O 3500, another Teutonic stunner, this time built for those twisting-turning alpine climbs.
Back in Blighty, we’ve got a jaw-dropping Plaxton Panorama. Stylish and modern when first released in 1958, it’s splendidly retro now, while the instantly recognisable and still-active Bova Futura is surely a modern classic in the making. Don’t miss this opportunity to own the finest collection of die-cast metal coaches. It’s not available anywhere else and there’s no commitment to buy any more models than those you want. Don’t miss out. Order now…
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on
sale:
25005
Bristol RELL -
West Yorkshire NBC CLICK
HERE
32005
RCL Routemaster Coach -
London Country
CLICK
HERE
Friday 11th September 2015
Further to my news of yesterday, many thanks to Jacksons Models for advising me that the following model is also scheduled for release next week:
76LRT006 Leyland Royal Tiger - Lough Swilly CLICK HERE
Tuesday 8th September 2015
Oxford Diecast have advised me that the following model will be in the shops next week:
76PD2001 Leyland Titan PD2/12 Maidstone & District CLICK HERE
EFE
CONFIRM DETAILS OF MODELS ON DISPLAY AT CAMBERWELL
EFE have today confirmed the details of the 4 new models I reported on
Saturday evening, release dates are not know at this time:
17312 Leyland National MkI Long 1 Door
- East Kent N.B.C. CLICK
HERE
Registration number NFN 78M
Fleet number 1078
Route 154 to Garlinge
22914 Bedford TK Box van
- B.R. Rail Express Parcels CLICK
HERE
Registration number RAE 716M
Fleet number 4TK 6714M W
25212 Bristol RELL
- Southdown CLICK
HERE
Registration number UCD 603J
Fleet number 603
Route 48 to Old Steine
31515 Routemaster RM - London Transport CLICK
HERE
Fleet number: RM177
Registration number: VLT 177
Route 177 to Abbey Wood
Monday 7th September 2015
EFE attended today's Camberwell open day and announced three new models, many thanks to Barry Sullivan for sending me photographs of the models:
17312 Leyland National MK1 Long - East Kent NBC CLICK HERE
25212 Bristol RELL Bus - Southdown NBC CLICK HERE
31515 Routemaster RM - London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RM177
Registration number: VLT 177
Route number: 177
Destination: Abbey Wood
Also
at Camberwell, EFE had on display a pre-production sample of the following
model which was announced during July, but no photographs have yet been
released:
22914 Bedford TK Box Van - Rail Express Parcels CLICK
HERE
Saturday 5th September 2015
Atlas Editions have announced a new Coach Series and have distributed an email to some Atlas customers with the attached image CLICK HERE. The model features a Burlingham Seagull in Whittles livery which appears identical to a model which was released as a taster model during March 2013 CLICK HERE. No other details of when the new collection might be released are given.
PHOTOGRAPH
OF LT MUSEUM EFE COMMISSIONED MODEL
Further to my news of 29th August CLICK
HERE, EFE have now released a photograph of the model:
31709
Routemaster RMC - Green Line CLICK
HERE
Fleet number: RMC1482
Registration number: 482 CLT
Route number: 717
Destination: Wrotham
Friday 4th September 2015
EFE contacted me this afternoon and asked me to advise you that they will be attending the open day at Camberwell garage this weekend, Sat 5th September, where they will be displaying forthcoming models and selling their popular scrap yard models.
Details
of the event:
Opening Time: 11:00-17:00
Camberwell Bus Garage, Warner Road, SE5 9LU
Admission Free
OXFORD
DIECAST LEYLAND TITAN PD2/12 - MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT UPDATE
Issue 188 of Oxford Diecasts Globe magazine arrived today and features
the eagerly awaited Leyland Titan PD2/12 in Maidstone & District livery
stock code 76PD2001 CLICK
HERE. This indicates that the model will be released at sometime during
September, I will let you know as soon as I hear more.
Thursday 3rd September 2015
The UK Importer John Ayrey have announced 4 new models from Britbus. Many thanks to Jacksons Models and the Yardley Wood Bus Club for letting me know. I previously reported the forthcoming release of the two Stagecoach in Chesterfield models on 24th August, Ayrey's announcement confirms the release details and gives an anticipated release date:
ES-13A Scania Omnidekka
'Stagecoach in Chesterfield' CLICK
HERE
Reg No: YN54 VKB,
Fleet Number: 15412,
Route: Chesterfield via Halfway Tram Stop
Anticipated release date: October 2015
ES-13B Scania Omnidekka
'Stagecoach in Chesterfield' CLICK
HERE
Reg No: YN54 VKC
Fleet Number: 15413
Route: Alfreton via North Wingfield
Anticipated release date: October 2015
ES-14 Scania Omnidekka 'Wilts & Dorset'
Red & Grey Heritage Livery CLICK
HERE
Reg No: YN06 JWW
Fleet Number: 1019
Route: X7 - Salisbury
Anticipated release date: November 2015
ES-15 Scania Omnidekka 'Wilts & Dorset'
Tilling Heritage Livery CLICK
HERE
Reg No: YN06 JWX
Fleet Number: 1020
Route: X7 - Southampton
Anticipated release date: November 2015
ASIANBUS
BRISTOL LODEKKA'S - MACAU
I have posted a number of reports regarding these models since early August.
John Ayrey have now formally announced the models although no release date
is given. Again I am grateful to Jacksons
Models and the Yardley
Wood Bus Club for letting me know:
MB01 Bristol Lodekka LD 'Macau'
CLICK
HERE
Reg.No: M-87-60
Route: 11
Macau to Taipa
MB02 Bristol Lodekka LD 'Macau'
CLICK
HERE
Reg.No: M-87-59
ex United Counties NBD 902
EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have today advised me today that the following models are scheduled for
release week commencing 7th September 2015:
25005
Bristol RELL -
West Yorkshire NBC CLICK
HERE
32005
RCL Routemaster Coach -
London Country
CLICK
HERE
Wednesday 2nd September 2015
