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Thursday 27 May |
| CMNL Press Releases - UKBUS 4017 & UKBUS6028 |
West Coast Motors, Campbeltown Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander “Royale” / Volvo Olympian ukbus 4017. It is carrying West Coast Motors’ all-red livery. ukbus 4017 represents P281 PSX that was new to Lothian Buses.  Although Lothian Buses’ fleet number 281 was not significant numerically, as the first or last member of the class, she did attain “iconic” status in her latter days at Lothian Buses because of the application of a full offside advert for “Scottish Widows” After withdrawal by Lothian Buses, their former 281 was converted to single-door format and, unlike the earlier conversion of 430 in the Lothian fleet that has also come into WCM ownership, 281 has a tidier conversion with standard-sized windows on the nearside, lower deck. Following conversion to single door format, 281 entered service from Dunoon depot in order to provide additional capacity for the world-famous Cowal Gathering at the end of August 2009 and thereafter transferred to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute that lies within Scotland’s Firth of Clyde. ukbus 4017 is featured on route 490 to Rothesay Joint Campus, the location for Rothesay Primary School and Rothesay Academy. The intermediate blind features the company name “West Coast Motors”. ukbus 4017 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. When the ukbus 4018 model of N401 GSX is released, collectors can make a detailed comparison of all different lettering on the two models that set them apart from each other. Another main feature on the ukbus 4017 model is the extensive handrails on both upper deck and lower deck. It is one of the significant achievements on this casting. The headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.  The brand new Volvo Olympian Royale bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 4017 model is limited to 528 pieces worldwide. |
ukbus 6028 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Arriva Merseyside Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 ukbus 6028. It is carrying Arriva’s corporate “inter-urban” livery with “crossriver express” route branding. ukbus 6028 represents fleet number 4408 (CX58 FZV) that was new in January 2009.  Arriva North West took delivery of these stunning new vehicles in early January 2009 for use on the company’s prestigious Cross River Express Services that operate between an assortment of busy towns on the Wirral Peninsula, through both of the famous Mersey Tunnels beneath the River Mersey, to Liverpool. These vehicles resulted in both the 437 and the 432 / 433 services becoming fully accessible for the first time. Such has been the success of these vehicles, that the company has outgrown its current timetable due to popular customer demand and will be increasing the level of service on the Cross River Express later in 2010. Unlike the previous ukbus 6023 Arriva Northumbria, ukbus 6028 is representing the latest Arriva specifications on ADL Enviro400 vehicles. These are including the angled staircase behind the driver’s cab, new driving cab window, and new emergency window at the back. Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks and replicating the additional monitors in both saloons. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.  The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 6028 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide. |
Monday 17 May |
| CMNL UK Release Update |
CMNL UK Release Update 1. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD ukbus 3032 : Stagecoach Ribble (702 – W702 BFV) – September 2010 2. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian ukbus 4014 : First in Glasgow (30107 – K174 EUX) – July 2010 ukbus 4017 : West Coast Motors (P281 PSX) – May 2010 ukbus 4018 : West Coast Motors (N401 GSX) – May 2010 SPECIAL NOTE : the two items above will be released as individual models, not as part of a twin-pack 3. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro ukbus 5024 : Go-Northern (5281 – NK07 KPR) – July 2010 ukbus 5026 : Arriva The Shires (3929 – BG59 FCZ) – August 2010 4. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 ukbus 6028 : Arriva Merseyside (4408 – CX58 FZV) - May 2010 ukbus 6031 : London General E400H Hybrid (EH5 – LX58 DDO) - June 2010 5. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity ukbus 7012 : Arriva Durham County (4647 – NK05 GXA) – September 2010 6. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart ukbus 8015 : Docklands Buses (SE46 – LX10 AVD) - September 2010 Editors Note: Revised details, ukbus 8015 was Blue Triangle (SE32 - SN57 DWY) previously ukbus 8016 : First London (DMS 44414 – YX09 FLP) - June 2010 7. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker ukbus 9004 : Thames Travel (408 – DU08 HGM) - June 2010 8. ukplus range of associated street furniture ukplus 1005 – Southampton bus stop set – September 2010 Future planned releases for Period 2 (May - August) 2010 1. ukbus 0000 range : Commissioned Models No new releases, for sale through the CMNL dealer network, are planned for the current period. 2. ukbus 1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident ukbus 1049 : Magic Bus (17647 – W647 RND) – August 2010 ukbus 1050 : Stagecoach in Hull (18434 – YN06 LML) – July 2010 3. ukbus 2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident ukbus 2018 : Edinburgh Tour (515 – V515 ESC) - August 2010 4. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD ukbus 3033 : Thamesdown Transport (102 – KE53 VDY) – July 2010 5. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian No new releases are planned for the current period 6. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro No new releases are planned for the current period 7. ukbus 5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G ukbus 5113 : Bournemouth University (4001 – BX02 YYZ) – August 2010 8. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 ukbus 6030 : Stagecoach in Devon (Park & Ride) (19570 – WA59 FWS) - August 2010 9. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity No new releases are planned for the current period 10. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart ukbus 8017 : Arriva Southern Counties (4055 – GN09 AXH) - August 2010 ukbus 8018 : Hedingham (L370 – EU58 JCJ) - July 2010 11. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker ukbus 9005 : Reading Buses (1128 – HE58 KCE) - July 2010 ukbus 9006 : Transdev London (SP164 – YP59 OEZ) - August 2010 12. hkbus 2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian No new releases are planned for the current period 13. ukplus range of associated street furniture No new releases are planned for the current period 14. ukvan range ukvan 1008 : Rygor Commercials (WU59 KXM) – August 2010 15. Irish models No new releases are planned for the current period Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process. The World’s Miniature Bus Co. http://www.cmn.com.hk/en/index.php |
Sunday 16 May |
| Five Confirmed UK Releases |
The following models have now been released in the UK. The van although a commissioned model is being supplied to the normal model retailers by trade wholesaler John Ayrey Die-casts.     UKBUS6029 Alexander Dennis Demonstrator - Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid UKBUS9003 Metrobus (route 409) - Scania Omnicity Double Deck Bus UKBUS0031 Lothian (Harburn Hobbies Commission) - Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian UKVAN0001 John Ayrey Die-casts - Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van |
Wednesday 12 May |
| CMNL Press Release - JB 0001 |
Keisei Bus Creative Master Northcord Limited has now proudly released the first Mercedes-Benz Citaro G bendy-bus replica in Japanese bus operation. It is JB0001 Keisei Bus. Keisei Bus is a big name in Chiba, Japan. Keisei Bus has operated articulated buses in Makuhari New City area since 1998. It is the first Japanese operator to have a fleet of the articulated buses running on the public roads. Keisei Bus was having brand new Volvo B10M bendi-buses with Fuji Heavy Industry bodywork. Keisei Bus acquired 10 brand new Mercedes-Benz Citaro G Euro5 buses to replace the Volvos. All new buses entered into service in February 2010, running in a loop service between Makuhari Hongo Station, Makuhari New City, Kaihin Makuhari Station and Marine Stadium.  The Mercedes-Benz Citaro G JB0001 model’s clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the model is the extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual components to look more realistic.  The JB0001 three-door Mercedes-Benz G bus model is limited to 200 pieces for the UK, Australia, P.R. of China and Hong Kong. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (China), and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. |
Friday 7 May |
| CMNL Press Releases - UKBUS 4015 & UKVAN 0001 |
Lothian Buses Following the significant success in launching the new casting of the Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian model in the livery of Lothian Buses in 2005, Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the fourth livery on this casting relating to Lothian Buses – ukbus 4015 in Lothian Buses’ fully madder and white, with increased white, on route 15A. ukbus 4015 represents Lothian Buses fleet number 269 (P269 PSX).  Lothian Buses’ 269 was withdrawn on the morning of 29th July 2009 and was the last fully madder and white Royale to operate across the city centre in normal service. The model is being recreated as it was, on that day, when it operated its last normal service journey. The withdrawal of 269 left 4 Royales in the main fleet : 432 in “Lothian Red” and 272, 278 and 282 with madder and white fronts only as the remaining bodywork was covered in advertising for Scottish Hydro Electric. The final day for multi-step entrance buses, in normal service, was exactly one month later – on 29th August 2009 when the remaining buses were joined, for a very low-key, final journey to duplicate service 23, by Lothian Buses’ “preserved” Royale 285. Additionally, 433, in “Boat Bus” livery, still operates the service between Waverley Bridge and South Queensferry where it coordinates with the “Forth Belle” boat for cruises on the River Forth, during 2010. ukbus 4015 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 4015 model is its extensive handrails on both upper deck and lower deck. It is one of the significant achievements on this casting when new. The rectangular headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.  The brand new dual-door Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian double-deck bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 4015 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide. |
ukvan 0001 Mercedes Sprinter Van John Ayrey Diecasts John Ayrey Die-Casts are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of a 1:76 scale version of their recently delivered Mercedes Sprinter High Roof Van. The model is finished in the authentic John Ayrey Diecasts livery of red & gold on a metallic black base colour, featuring accurate lettering and correct numberplates. UKVAN0001 is contained within a specially shaped plastic blister tray that has a clear plastic cover to hold the model securely in place. The blister is attached to a well presented card backing sheet incorporating the ‘John Ayrey Diecasts’ logo, the ‘Creative Master Northcord’ logo & standard CMNL packaging colours. The model can be accessed by peeling the top plastic cover away from the card backing sheet and removing the tray. For the retailer, this new form of expendable packaging has been designed so it can be displayed hung from a wall-mounted display, or it can also be placed in a free-standing position. Key features of the UKVAN series, include interior detail showing the driver’s instrument binnacle, steering wheel, single driver’s seat and twin passenger seat at the front, and also chassis detail that includes replicated drive-train and exhaust system as well as fuel tank and spare wheel. The windscreen wipers are individually made pieces and therefore the models are not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The UKVAN0001 model will be available during May, and will be an initial un-certificated run of 1,008 pieces. |
Thursday 6 May |
| CMNL Press Releases - UKBUS 6022 & UKBUS 6027 |
Stagecoach in Devon Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 ukbus 6022, the seventh version of Stagecoach livery on the re-tooled casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. The replica is carrying the standard Stagecoach livery but with very special route-branding on the bus. ukbus 6022 represents fleet number 19322 (WA08 NOH).  Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. CMNL's Enviro400 model ukbus 6022 has additional features to Stagecoach 'Provincial' specification, including redesigned windows at the driving cab, an additional rear-facing seat at the rear of the upper-deck and redesigned rear dome incorporating a representation of the opening emergency window but lacking the indent for additional upper-saloon ventilation equipment found on some other Enviro400s.  |
ukbus 6027 Alexander Dennis Enviro400 Western Greyhound Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 ukbus 6027, in allover green livery, on the casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. ukbus 6027 represents Cornwall-based Western Greyhound Ltd 402 (WK58 EAC). It is one of two ADL400s purchased by Western Greyhound primarily for the use on the trunk route 510 (Newquay - Exeter). It is a 78-seat low-height version of the ADL400 and one of the first new double-deckers built for this award-winning company. Western Greyhound has expanded fast over its existence since 1998 now operating 100 vehicles the length and breadth of Cornwall.  Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.  |
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