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Tuesday 30 June
More Photo's Of Forthcoming B-T Models
Photographs have been issued showing the forthcoming pair of Ribble Bristol MW buses and two DA series lorries.


B205A Ribble (Tillings Red / route 334) - Bristol MW Single Deck Bus
B205B Ribble (Ribble Red / route 623) - Bristol MW Single Deck Bus


DA93 Green Shield Stamps - Ford D Series Articulated Van
DA94 Charringtons - Leyland Octopus 3 Axle Tipper

Saturday 27 June - Updated 29 June
More Confirmed B-T Releases
In addition to the two Wilts & Dorset Bristol MW Buses reported on Thursday, B-T Models have also released the following items.

1/76 Scale


B021A Midland Scottish (route 38 Callander) - Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant II Coach
      (Update: Earlier reports of the destination being changed to Stirling appear to be incorrect despite a revised model picture appearing on the John Ayrey Diecast site (The route number is also 38 and not as previously stated 39)
B021B Midland Scottish (route 33 On Tour) - Leyland Leopard Duple Dominant II Coach
DA86 British Road Services - Foden DG 6x4 Flatbed
DA87 Hoveringham - D Series Bulk Tipper
DA89 Rosser of Pontlliw - AEC Mammoth Major Flatbed (Steel bar load)
DA90 Hoveringham Gravel - Dodge Parrot Nose Tipper
DA91 Mines Rescue Service - Leyland Roadtrain Articulated Low Loader

N Scale

N039 British Railways - Karrier Bantam Van
N044 J.A.Smith - Leyland Octopus Lorry
N047 National Carriers - Karrier Bantam Artic Van
N048 BRS Sheffield - Leyland Octopus Flatbed

Thurday 25 June
Confirmed Resin Specialist Releases
The following resin models have now been released in the UK by by Jotus/Resin Specialists.

RS76601 London Transport V1 (route 170) - Volvo Aslia Alexander Double Deck Bus (Dual Door)
RS76637 British European Airways (MLL 713 - Paris) - AEC Regal 4RF4 Airport Coach
Information kindly supplied by

Thurday 25 June
Confirmed B-T Releases
The following pair of 1/76 scale models have now been released by B-T Models in the UK.
Ace Model Buses have kindly supplied photographs of the final production models.

B203A Wilts & Dorset (838 - EMR303D - Route 10 Devizes) - Bristol MW ECW Single Deck Bus
B203B Wilts & Dorset (735 - EMR300D - Route 34 Weymouth) - Bristol MW ECW Single Deck Bus
Information kindly supplied by

Tuesday 23 June
Three Confirmed EFE Releases
The following EFE models have now been released in the UK.

15719 London Country (route 714) - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach
18017 Bournemouth Corporation - Daimler Fleetline Bus
24822 Northumbria (route 435) - Mercedes Benz Plaxton Minibus
Information kindly supplied by

Monday 22 June
The Latest OOC Model Releases From Corgi
The following pair of OOC models have now been released to retailers in the UK.

OM46611A London United RATP Group (route 10 Hammersmith) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus
OM46611B London United RATP Group (route 10 King's Cross) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus

Thursday 18 June
Confirmed EFE Release
The following EFE model is currently being posted out to EFE subscription service members who ordered it.

10135 Dundee Corporation Transport (route 20) - AEC RT Double Deck Bus (Original tooling)

Saturday 13 June
Latest T i N Y Model Kit
The latest kit released by TiNY is 1/76 scale model of the Willowbrook 'Spacecar' coach this futuristic body design broke the mould when it was launched by the bodybuilder back in the late 1970's.


The kit, TK42, is priced £39 and is already down to limited stock following the fulfillment of all the pre-orders for it.

For further details of the full TiNY range and contact details see the Tiny Kits Page.

Saturday 13 June
1/48th Scale London Transport TD Class Leyland Tiger
John Hope has contacted me with news about his Ruby Toys models range of 1/48th scale die-cast models.

Ruby Toys are planning to produce ten die-cast models which are designed in the style of the classic Dinky Toys of the 1950's.
Over the last three years four commercial vehicles from the 1940's & 1950's have been produced and each of these is available in a selection of different liveries that are usually limited to just one hundred certificated pieces.
A fifth model of a Shelvoke and Drewry refuse wagon is currently being tooled & is expected to be available in October.

Model bus fans may well be interested in the next Ruby Toys model (no.46) which will be based on a 1949 London Transport central area Leyland Tiger TD class single deck bus.

Ruby Toys No. 46 will be based on a Leyland Tiger bus similar to the preserved TD95

The 1/48th scale model will be available in early 2016 and you can register your interest now with Ruby Toys and hold one of these models with a £10 deposit.

For further details about the Ruby Toys models visit their website at: rubytoys.co.uk.

Friday 12 June
EFE Releases For Late June
The following EFE models are scheduled for release during the week ending the 28th June.

15719 London Country (route 714) - Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach
18017 Bournemouth Corporation - Daimler Fleetline Bus
24822 Northumbria (route 435) - Mercedes Benz Plaxton Minibus
Information kindly supplied by

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Thursday 11 June
EFE Have Revised One Of Their Future Model Releases
EFE have amended the Metrobus Leyland Olympian model 29631 announced last month after it was discovered that the company logo chosen was an incorrect match for the selected livery.
Cat No. 29631
Vehicle Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus
Operator Metrobus
Fleet No. --
Registration K814 HMV
Route 161 Chislehurst
Expected June 2015

Tuesday 9 June
Confirmed EFE Releases
The following EFE models have now been released in the UK.

16325 Bristol Tramways - Bristol LS ECW Bus
18110 London Transport XA (route P3) - Leyland Atlantean Park Royal
36711 Arriva Medway Towns (route 334) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer II Bus
Information kindly supplied by


Tuesday 9 June
Confirmed Oxford Diecast Releases
The following N scale models have now been released by Oxford Diecast in the UK.

NPE007 Scottish Citylink - Plaxton Elite Coach
NPP003 Neath & Cardiff - Plaxton Panorama Coach

Tuesday 9 June
Hachette Model Bus Partworks Are Just Trial Runs?
Hachette have recently been advertising two model bus related partwork magazines in the UK. The first already reported, was a 1/12th scale "Build The Routemaster" (see the news item posted on the 26th April) while the second was the "Buses of the World" collection of 1/43rd scale models.

Apparently the first four issues of the Buses of the World magazine have been available through selected newsagents in some parts of the UK in past weeks, however I've now received two reports concerning these publications that suggests these were probably just trials to gauge the demand for the possible full run of both.

Those who submitted subscription requests for the Routemaster partwork are receiving a magnifying glass and a letter explaining that due to production issues it has been temporarily suspended.

Meanwhile those who have tried to sign up for the Buses of the World partwork have been told the following by Hachette "Unfortunately the limited four-issue run of Buses of the World has now come to an end, and we will be looking at the level of interest before making a decision about whether the collection will be launched nationally in the near future."

The four 1/43rd models issued will be a London Transport RT, Greyhound Scenicruiser, a Mercedes Benz 0-10000 and a Citroen Type 45.

Sunday 7 June - Updated 9 June
Three New EFE Models Announced
EFE exhibited three previously un-announced models today at the Southdown 100 Rally on Southsea Common.
Barry Sullivan has kindly sent me photographs and details of the models. The details below were confirmed by EFE on the 9 June, the Solent Blue Line Bristol VRT has been allocated catalogue number 31822.
Cat No. 25005
Vehicle Bristol RELL ECW (Flat Windscreen)
Operator West Yorkshire NBC
Fleet No. 1287
Registration BWU 552H
Route 16 Harrogate
Expected To be announced
Cat No. 29510
Vehicle Plaxton Panorama Elite Coach
Operator Tillings / National Express
Fleet No. PL9438
Registration PWC 345K
Route Switzerland
Expected To be announced
Cat No. 38122
Vehicle Bristol VRT (Flat Windscreen)
Operator Solent Blue Line
Fleet No. 07
Registration SDL 637J
Route 160 Ocean Village
Expected To be announced

Saturday 6 June
Confirmed Corgi OOC Releases
The following OOC models have now been released by Corgi in the UK.

OM41416A Hartlepool Corporation (Hartlepool destination) - Roe bodied AEC Regent Double Deck Bus
OM41416B Hartlepool Corporation (Church Street destination) - Roe bodied AEC Regent Double Deck Bus

Thursday 4 June
Upcoming Oxford Diecast Releases
The following N scale models are expected to be released by Oxford Diecast next week.

NPE007 Scottish Citylink - Plaxton Elite Coach
NPP003 Neath & Cardiff - Plaxton Panorama Coach

Wednesday 3 June
New EFE Model For Bachmann Stockists
TTC Die-cast have advised that EFE are producing another exclusive model for Bachmann appointed stockists.

The latest model is unusual as it depicts a flat screen Bristol VRT which has been converted into a mobile training unit for British Rail. The bus BNU 679G started life with Midland General and appears to have been used by British Rail during the late 1980's & early 1990's. A model which should appeal to both bus & train collectors a like.
Some flickr photographs of the bus in 1986

TTC Diecast will be stocking of the model, which has a RRP of £37.50, they are however accepting pre-orders for the special price of £31.88.

38119 British Rail D. of M. & E.E. Training Vehicle - Flat Screen Bristol VRT Bus - Expected Release: July/August
Information kindly supplied by


Wednesday 3 June
Next EFE Releases
Ace Model Buses have advised that the following EFE models are scheduled to be released during the week ending 13th June.

16325 Bristol Tramways - Bristol LS ECW Bus
18110 London Transport XA (route P3) - Leyland Atlantean Park Royal
36711 Arriva Medway Towns (route 334) - Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer II Bus
Information kindly supplied by


Monday 1 June
Nine New OOC Models Announced By Corgi
Corgi have announced five new models in the July-December 2015 catalogue, all but one of these will be feature a dual destination option.
It appears Corgi have used the earlier OM46503 model to illustrate the destinations for OM46508A/B.

A full list of the new Corgi models announced in the new Corgi July to Decmeber catalogue can be viewed on the www.corgi.co.uk site

Cat No. OM46309A/B
Vehicle AEC RM Class Routemaster
Operator East Midland
Fleet No. RM1164
Registration NGS 636A
Routes (A) 16 Clipstone
 (B) 15A Mansfield
Expected September 2015

Cat No. OM46507A/B
Vehicle Wright Gemini Eclipse II Double Decker
Operator Delaine of Bourne
Fleet No. 156
Registration AD14 DBL
Routes (A) 101 Bourne
 (B) 102 The Deepings
Expected December 2015

Cat No. OM46508A/B
Vehicle Wright Gemini Eclipse II Double Decker
Operator Tower Transit
Fleet No. VN36108
Registration BJ11 DTO
Routes (A) 25 Ilford
 (B) 25 Oxford Circus
Expected September 2015

Cat No. OM46710A/B
Vehicle Wright Eclipse II Single Decker
Operator First Hampshire (Eclipse livery)
Fleet No. 69544
Registration BF12 KWD
Routes (A) E2 Gosport Ferry
 (B) E2 Fareham Bs Stn
Expected October 2015
Cat No. OM46612
Vehicle New Routemaster
Operator Stagecoach London (Poppy Day Livery)
Fleet No. LT 269
Registration LTZ 1269
Route 8 Bow Church
Expected September 2015

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