Northcord Model Company is pleased to announce the release of ukbus 6533, the seventh release of the 10.3 metre, dual-door casting of this distinctive, modern, double-decker in the United Kingdom.

The first UK livery to be carried on the brand-new Alexander Dennis Enviro400ER model, is Brighton & Hove, produced in unique ‘Live & Breathe’ livery.

ukbus 6533 represents fleet number 301 (YX69 NVL) that has 10.3 metre, dual-door bodywork and was new to Brighton in 2019. 301 is the first of 30 new Enviro400 extended range hybrid electric buses acquired by Brighton & Hove and entered into service in the fourth quarter in 2019. The new buses would deliver 133,104 emission-free miles driven in the ULEZ each year.

The new extended range hybrid electric buses achieve zero emissions day and night through the centre of Brighton because they don’t need to recharge in the middle of the day. This keeps buses in service and eliminates the need for the city to have expensive and intrusive roadside charging stations. When it comes to improving air quality and congestion buses are a crucial part of the solution.

In addition to being the first to have the innovative SmartVision camera mirrors bus in the fleet, 301 carries a full and colourful ‘Live & Breathe’ livery for route 5 / 5A, heading to Patcham. Such unique features, and the special, comprehensive livery are 100% reproduced onto the ukbus 6533 models.

The stand-out features on the branding are : “BE THE CHANGE”, “WALK. CYCLE. BUS.” on both sides and rear; the big “LIVE & BREATHE” on both sides. Furthermore, a full-width destination display is carried on both sides, with the offside one mounted amidships.

The model also correctly portrays the name “CAROL BARNES” that is carried on the front, below the windscreen.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro400ER ukbus 6533 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square, gasket-mounted windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 6533 model is its twin tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with curved windscreens on both upper deck and lower deck.

Northcord Model Company is also creating new design standards within the interior of both saloons. These features, inside the compartments, will represent the real, outstanding layout of the Enviro400ER, such as the extensive portrayal of handrails on upper deck and lower deck, etc.

This ukbus 6533 model release is the third to feature on the route 5 family following Plaxton President models ukbus 2006 (5B - Hangleton) and ukbus 2013 (5B - Hollingbury) produced by Creative Master Northcord and Northcord Model Company respectively.

The brand new 10.3 metre Enviro400ER bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6533 model is limited to 1008 pieces worldwide.

*** NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT ***

Model Buses Creations, MBC, and Brian Collins Enterprises, BCE, Announce their first joint venture Model Release.

After working together over the past years, BCE have Managed the International Sales for MBC, developing a wide range of product release promotions and sales Exclusively Serving MBC's International Customers. BCE have commissioned and released a wide range of service and Public Transport Vehicles for the Irish market, BCE have been listening to customers and collectors, finding out what people would like, and after a considerable period of research and Product Development...

MBC & BCE announce the release of Dublin Bus!

Dublin Bus initially purchased 20 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500's on the Volvo B9TL chassis with the first of these entering service in December 2005. These were based at Donnybrook Garage and were staples of the 46A (Dún Laoghaire to Mountjoy Sq). These were the first tri-axle double deckers to hit the streets of Dublin.

2007 saw the placement of an order for another 50 Alexander Dennis Enviro 500's, which entered service with Dublin Bus from December 2007. Initially these could be found on routes 10 (Belfield to Phoenix Park) and 39 (Clonsilla to City Centre) predominately.

The 2005 registered vehicles (20) have since left the Dublin Bus fleet, with the majority finding second lives in the UK.

Some 2007 registered vehicles still remain in traffic with Dublin Bus serving the Blanchardstown Corridor routes (39, 39A, 38), however they are possibly to be displaced soon and confined to the history book with the introduction of the Wrightbus Electroliners.

The Enviro 500's proved to be true workhorses on the streets of Dublin and the high capacity routes.

To further enhance and bring an Exclusive New Addition to how our New Models will be presented, each model will be packaged in a New Style Display Case. Included will be a Grass Style verge and proper style and scale Bus Stop. Also included will be our high quality packaging and Limited Edition Certificate. Another NEW addition will be the QR code on each box. Once scanned, the buyer will be taken to the MBC Production Suite, where facts and details about the bus and future releases will be displayed and discussed. The online content will be designed to give facts and information to accompany the purchase.

This release is Limited To 500 units worldwide.

Ireland & International Sales by BCE, UK Sales by Model Buses Collection.

Customer Pre Orders will be announced once delivery dates and retail price are confirmed.