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| Confirmed new releases | 30 June |
| These model have now been released by EFE and should be available from all the usual suppliers. 12307 - Harrington Grenadier Coach (no roof dome) - North Western 15002 - Long dual door Leyland National Mark I - Brighton & Hove 30503 - Guy GS single deck bus - London Transport route 471 |
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| Another EFE model for the Trax Range | 26 June |
| The Trax Topgear site is now carrying details of the latest model produced by EFE for the Australian Trux range. The model appears to be based on the highbridge Leyland PD2 casting (161) although Trax describes it as a TD5. The model is now available from Trax and if past practices are repeated the model is also likely to be offered to EFE Subscribers at some point in the future. 16125 - Leyland PD2 Highbridge Double Deck Bus Operator : Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board Registration : AT-245 Fleet No. : 245 Route No. : -- Destination : Clifton Hill Adverts : None Livery : Green with cream window surrounds, grey roof and dark green mudguards Notes : Produced for the Australian Trax Trux range (cat no. TX13). May also be offered to EFE subscribers. Release : Trax (Australia) June / EFE (UK) unknown. |
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| Model Releases due next week | 23 June |
| First apologises for the error, these models were always due for release in the week commencing the 27th June and not this week as previously reported. 12307 - Harrington Grenadier Coach (no roof dome) - North Western 15002 - Long dual door Leyland National Mark I - Brighton & Hove 30503 - Guy GS single deck bus - London Transport route 471 |
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| Model Buses Magazine | 23 June |
| I've just received the Summer edition of the quarterly "Model Buses" magazine, there had been some speculation about the future of the magazine, however the publication has now been taken over by Julian Bowden and it seems the future of the UK's only full colour magazine dedicated to model buses is secure. The editorial also mentions that it is hoped that the Model Buses website and email address will be back on line soon. The latest edition contains a couple of EFE related items including a review of the GS bus and an article on enhancing a PD2 double decker. There are also numerous other articles covering various diecast and kit models as well has the real vehicles themselves. Postal subscriptions are now available from : 21 Forde Avenue, Bromley, Kent BR1 3EU Subscription rates for 4 issues : UK £12.00 Europe £15.00 Rest of world (Air Mail) £18.40 Rest of world (surface mail) £14.00 Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to "MODEL BUSES". |
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| EFE & Corgi OOC Model Buses Collectors Guide | 23 June |
| I've been advised by Nigel Mitchell that Anne Letch's 2005 model buses guide has now been printed and copies dispatched to various traders from whom they should now be available. He has also advised that a limited quantity still remain if anyone wishes to order direct from him, ordering details were given in the previous news item (17th May), and can also be found by visting www.lbrt.me.uk. |
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| Six new models announced by EFE | 18 June |
| EFE has released details of six new models. There's a strong southern flavor to these with no less than half being London related. All are expected to be released during July and August. 20132 - Bedford OB Duple Vista Coach Operator : King Alfred Registration : FOT 215 Fleet No. : -- Route No. : -- Destination : Salisbury Adverts : None Livery : Green with dark green roof, mudguards, side flash and skirt. Release : Expected July 2005 20433DL - Bristol VRT Series III Double Deck Bus Operator : Alder Valley Registration : WJM832T Fleet No. : 972 Route No. : 292 Destination : Guildford & Godalming Adverts : Moorland Original side others to be confirmed Livery : Green with dark green skirt and yellow window surrounds Release : Expected July 2005 (De-Luxe Series) 25515 - Long AEC Routemaster Double Deck Bus Operator : London Transport Registration : WLT 898 Fleet No. : RML 898 Route No. : 11 Destination : Shepherds Bush (Wells Road) Adverts : BOAC side, others to be confirmed Livery : Red with beige between decks band and gold fleet names Release : Expected July 2005 10133 - AEC RT Double Deck Bus Operator : London Transport Green Line Registration : KYY 953 Fleet No. : RT3224 Route No. : 722 Destination : London (Aldgate) Adverts : None Livery : Dark Green with light green between decks band Release : Expected August 2005 16126 - Leyland PD2 Highbridge Double Deck Bus Operator : CIE Dublin Registration : ZJ 1388 Fleet No. : R428 Route No. : 10 Destination : Phoenix Park Adverts : Amicaido side advert, others to be confirmed Livery : Cream with dark blue lower panels Release : Expected August 2005 29608DR - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus Operator : London Buses (Riverside) Registration : G305UYK Fleet No. : L305 Route No. : 237 Destination : Sunbury Village Adverts : None Livery : Red with grey skirt Release : Expected August 2005 Jim's Diecast Model Buses |
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| Confirmed Model Releases | 9 June |
| The remaining model in the "War Time Buses" series have now been released by EFE and should be available from all normal outlets. 99204 - AEC STL Bus with Roof Box - London Transport - Red & cream with silver roof - Route 19) 99205 - Guy Arab II Utility Bus - Southdown Motor Services - Apple green and grey - Route 12 99206 - Daimler Utility Bus - Birmingham City Transport - Grey - Route 11 99207 - Leyland TD1 Enclosed Staircase - Plymouth City Transport - Grey - Destination Theatre |
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| Kowloon Motor Bus Daimler Fleetline DMS Released in Hong Kong | 7 June |
| This model which was mentioned back in April has now been released in Hong Kong, The model is based on the EFE DMS casting, as expected but has been released under the Drumwell branding, whether any will be subsequently offered to EFE subscription members is at present still unclear. Full details and pictures can be found on Graham's White Oriental Model Buses site. EFE 29102 / Drumwell DW10601 - Dual door Daimler Fleetline DMS without rear engine shrouds Operator : Kowloon Motor Bus Registration : CN 4588 Fleet No. : 2D38 Route No. : 2C Destination : Star Ferry Adverts : Chinese slogan on sides Livery : Red lower deck and cream upper deck Notes : 2000 models commissioned by Kowloon Motor Bus Release : May 2005 in Hong Kong |
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| Acton Open Weekend AEC 10T10 Coach | 7 June |
| Last weekends open day at the Acton Depot saw as planned the release of a special limited edition model. The confirmed model details are shown below, whether any stock remained unsold at the end of the event is unknown. 29903 - AEC 10T10 Coach Operator : London Transport Green Line Registration : EYK 317 Fleet No. : T682c Route No. : Y1 Destination : Brentwood Livery : Green with light green window surrounds. Notes : Limited edition of 500 uncertificated models produced for London's Transport Museum : and available at the June 2005 Acton Depot Open Weekend. Release : June 2005 |
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