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Thursday 28 April

Confirmed EFE Release

The following EFE model has now been released in the UK. 31910 Arriva North London (route 73) - AEC RML Class Routemaster Bus

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Thursday 28 April

Confirmed Release Of Graham Farish N Scale Models

The last seven Scenecraft N scale Bus & Coach models have now been released by Graham Farish in the UK. 379-516 Harrington Cavalier Coach - Maidstone & District 379-517 Harrington Cavalier Coach - Southdown 379-530 Bristol RELH ECW Coach - Bristol Greyhound 379-533 Bristol RELH ECW Coach - Southern National N.B.C. 379-546 Leyland PD2 Double Deck Bus - Stockport Corporation 379-560 Guy Arab II Utility Bus - London Transport (route 175) 379-562 Guy Arab II Utility Bus - Midland General View list of all the Graham Farish models.

Tuesday 26 April

Upcoming Oxford Omnibus Range Models

The following Oxford Diecast models are expected to be released during the week ending the 7th May. 76PAN003 Cotters - Plaxton Panorama I Coach 76PD2002 Midland Red - Leyland Titan PD2 Double Deck Bus 76WFA004 Bartons - Weymann Fanfare AEC Reliance Coach

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Friday 22 April updated Saturday 23 April

New EFE Subscribers' Model & Newsletter

EFE has issued details of the next exclusive model for members of their Collectors Association. Order forms were supplied with the latest members newsletter & release sheet which arrived today. The model is priced £32.50 which includes standard UK delivery. 34114 London Transport Country Area (RT4276 / NLE 940 - Express Route 93 to Epsom Station) - AEC RT Bus Delays in China continue to affect the scheduled release dates which means EFE have been forced to bring some model releases forward at short noticed, or add new models out of the blue. Forthcoming Models 28609 GM Buses Rochdale - G.M. Standard Atlantean 20651 First Capital Citybus - Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer 31808 B.E.A. B.A. Pound Stretcher - RMA Routemaster 38126 Ribble - Bristol VRT II Newly Announced Models I've been informed that EFE exhibited design cells for 28013 & 24906 at the South East Bus Festival earlier this month. No details have been published for the other three model as yet. 28013 Midland Red North Chaserider (green livery / TGX 831M on route 156 to Cannock) - Daimler Fleetline DMS 1 Door (Flickr photo of vehicle) 24906 First Capital Citybus (567 - F257 RHK on route 212 to Walthamstow South Grove) - Mercedes Benz 609D Minibus 26330 Plymouth City - Guy Arab II Utility 27319 Scout - Leyland TD1 Closed Rear 31911 London Country N.B.C. - RML Routemaster Delayed Models There's no mentioned of the Maidstone & District Harrington Grenadier Coach 12311 which was exhibited at the first EFE Warehouse Open Day last October. 12122 Southdown - Harrington Cavalier Coach 23406 British Railways - Bedford TK 2 Axle Flatbed Lorry 31515 London Transport (route 177) - RM Routemaster Bus 34112 London Transport Red (route 12) - AEC RT3 Bus 36007 Barton Transport - Leyland RTL Bus 15808 East Kent - Leyland PD1 Highbridge 38123 City of Oxford - Bristol VRT II

Courtesy of EFE, scans & a PDF of Release Sheet Issue 2 2016 You can view a PDF version of the release sheet HERE (5.3mb). EFE Release Sheet Archive

Thursday 21 April

LBRT To Close

Sad news reaches me that Nigel Mitchell has decided to close his code 3 London bus models business after 26 years. Many of you will be aware that Nigel produced numerous code 3 models for both Country Bus Rallies and the Amersham & District Running days between 1997 & 2010. He also developed a large range of 1/76 scale waterslide bus transfers for mainly London related models, these can still be obtained from Bus Stop Models. More recently he has concentrated on small runs of bespoke code 3 London bus models mainly based on EFE's products. Due to ill health and the growing cost of the base models making model production less viable, he has decided to retire. He will be clearing all his remaining stock of models, transfers, & books e.t.c through eBay in the coming weeks. Check the LBRT site for further details. I'm sure you'll join me in thanking him for making our hobby that bit more interesting over the past 26 years, & wishing him a long & very happy retirement. www.lbrt.me.uk

Wednesday 20 April

Next EFE Release & A Rare 1/24 Scale Metrobus

The following EFE model will be released during the week ending 30th April. 31910 Arriva North London (route 73) - AEC RML Class Routemaster Bus ACE Model Buses have found a forgotten Gilbow model during a recent stock take. The model in question is the first release of EFE's 1/24 scale MCW Metrobus model 98001, this depicts Cricklewood Garage's M550 in Metroline Travel livery and has destination blinds for routes 16, 16A, 32 & 113. The model has been classed as mint, with the box having some scuff marks on it, it has original packaging in the box. This now rare model was a limited edition of just 600 pieces and this example has certificate number 264. For further details check out the ACE Model Buses site.

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Saturday 16 April

New Code 3 New Routemaster From London Omnibus Models

The following news item has been received from London Omnibus Models today. We are not at Brooklands this weekend, due to there being no indoor stalls. LOM3 is now in production and will be released at the beginning of May. The model is as follows and will be limited to 20 pieces plus the prototype pictured: Fleet number: LT100 Registration: LTZ 1100 Operator: Metroline Livery: Fender Stratocaster Route: 390 Destinations: 10 Models - Archway / 10 Models - Notting Hill Gate /1 Prototype model - Lancaster Gate Cash Price: £160.00 Production costs are higher, as the bus had to be repainted. There is no donation to the London Bus Museum of cash or a prototype this time, as I've decided to freeze the sale price, rather than have to up the price to guarantee the donation. Priority ordering is going to our regular enthusiasts. 8 have already been pre-ordered. Any remaining models will be on sale at the Brooklands' Routemaster event on June 26th (Subject to a successful booking,) and then at West Ham Garage on July 23rd. (We have booked for this event.) We can be contacted via our e-mail londonomnibusmodels@yahoo.co.uk.

Friday 15 April

Commissioned OOC Models Released

A pair of commissioned Scania Irizar PB Coaches have been released by Brian Collins Enterprises in the Republic of Ireland. Photograph kindly supplied by Campbell Tudhope. Note that the Corgi catalogue numbers below haven't been confirmed yet. and aren't shown on the packaging. ? CP46213A ? Bus Eireann Expressway (SP111 - X20 Galway) - Scania Irizar PB Coach ? CP46213B ? Bus Eireann Expressway (SP111 - 22 Ballina) - Scania Irizar PB Coach A further commission from Northcord Models (IEBUS0006) is also being prepared and will feature Cityswift Alexander ALX400 AV1 on route 39X. The model will be limited edition to just 300 pieces. Further details can be found on the Brian Collins Enterprises Facebook page.

Friday 15 April

Confirmed EFE Releases

The following EFE models have now been released in the UK. 25213 Bristol N.B.C. - Bristol RELL ECW Bus 28012 Western Scottish (route 16) - Daimler Fleetline DMS 1 Door Bus

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Wednesday 13 April

Confirmed Atlas Editions Model Release

The latest model release in the Atlas Editions Classic Coaches Collection is a 1953 German Henschel HS 100N coach in a maroon & cream livery. 4642 107 Henshel HS 100 N Coach - Operator not identified

Sunday 10 April

Corgi Revise OOC Model Release Dates

Corgi has revised the expected release dates for most of the models announced in the 2016 Jan-June catalogue. All but one of the planned OOC models are now expected to be released between June & August. The next release should be the Ipswich AEC Regent Roe models OM41418A/B and these are currently expected in early May. The full list of revised dates can be viewed on the OOC Releases page.

Friday 8 April

Marsden Models

Neil Mortson has provided an update for his Marsden Models kit range. Limited stock of the following kits is currently available. All are priced £40.00 plus P&P. MMK030 Northern Counties Albion PM28. Comes with optional 'Scottish' style rear cut-away platform conversion part. MMK039 1937 Alexander Leyland TS7 'Coronation' Coach. Comes with optional folding door conversion part. MMK041 1962 Alexander BET Style 31ft AEC/Leyland DP Saloon. Comes with 3 optional fronts and optional coach door MMK049 Burlingham 'Baby Seagull' re-bodied Bedford OB as operated by MacBraynes & Highland. Pre-orders are being accepted for second run of the following kit MMK044 1972 ECW Bristol RELH Grant Door. Comes with optional coach door conversion part. Second run, pre-order now Please visit the Marsden Models page for full contact details and a full list of planned future kits.

Thursday 7 April

Confirmed Releases From Oxford Die-cast

The following Oxford Omnibus range models have now been released in the UK. 76FDE008 Southdown Motor Services - Ford 100E Van 76WFA003 Neath & Cardiff - AEC Reliance Weymann Fanfare Coach NLRT002 Southdown Motor Services - Leyland Royal Tiger Coach (N Scale)

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Monday 4 April

Next Oxford Die-cast Omnibus Range Releases

The following Oxford Diecast models are expected to be released later this week. 76FDE008 Southdown Motor Services - Ford 100E Van 76WFA003 Neath & Cardiff - AEC Reliance Weymann Fanfare Coach NLRT002 Southdown Motor Services - Leyland Royal Tiger Coach (N Scale)

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Friday 1 April

Photographs Of Recently Announced B-T Models

Photographs of the most recently announced 1/76 scale B-T models have now been published by John Ayrey Diecasts. Currently there is no indication of when these are expected to be released, other than it will be sometime this year! B116A United Counties (958/JBD 963 - route 142 Luton) - Bristol Lodekka LD6B (long radiator & platform doors) B116B United Counties (976/LNV 504 - route 141 Aylesbury) - Bristol Lodekka LD6B (Short radiator & platform doors) DA99 British Road Services Oxford (4G453/216 DFC) - Leyland Beaver flatbed lorry & dropside drawbar trailer DB01 Co-Operative Fuels (? NGX 583H ?) - Leyland FG flatbed lorry (supplied with coal sacks load) DB02 Co-Op Dairy (registration t.b.c) - Leyland FG flatbed lorry) DB03 British Road Services Unit A104 / Davis Haulage, Poplar (KXW 821) - Leyland Comet flatbed lorry L15 British Railways (FT 908 W & XG 0307 E) - Forklift trucks (twin pack) L16 British Rail (FT 904 W & BR 68030) - Forklift trucks (twin pack)