Source : www.britishmodelbuses.com
Thanks also extended to Peter Crichton for providing
the background information on the real buses.
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Expected releases due next week |
18th July 2006 |
The following models are due to be released during the week ending the 29th July.
29408 Bristol RELH Dual Purpose Bus - Bristol Omnibus
30704 AEC Renown (type B) - Crosville Motor Services
17217 Long Single Door Mark I Leyland National - Northern General (Tyne & Wear livery)
99102 1/24th DMS - London Transport (Norbiton Garage)
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| Source : Jim's Diecast Model Buses. |
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| Confirmed release of the Central Line Tube Train Set |
16th July 2006 |
The 4 carriage Central Line Tube Train set has also been released in the past week.
99929 1962 Stock Tube Stock - Central Line Epping to Ongar branch
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| Confirmed release of four models |
12th July 2006 |
The following models have now been released by EFE and should be available from all the usual outlets.
16219 Bristol LS (MW casting) Coach - Cumberland
18009 Daimler Fleetline MCW - Rochdale Corporation
26806 Leyland Tiger Duple Half Cab Coach - Bere Regis & District
30505A Guy GS Single Deck Bus - West Midlands Travel (Commission for Aston Manor Transport Museum)
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| Details of six new models announced |
7th July 2006 |
EFE has revealed details for the six new models, these are all expected to be released in August or September.
Pictures of all the models can be found at Jim's Diecast Model Buses.
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| 17218 - Long Mark I Single Door Leyland National Single Deck Bus |
| Operator | First Eastern National |
| Registration | YEV308S |
| Fleet No. | 1850 |
| Route No. | 78 |
| Destination | Brightlingsea |
| Adverts | Colchester Zoo above side windows |
| Livery | Yellow front & green rear with blue doors |
| Expected | August 2006 |
| 20010 - Leyland Titan PD2/12 MCW Orion Double Deck Bus |
| Operator | Greater Manchester Transport |
| Registration | KJA871F 3706 VM |
| Fleet No. | 5871 ST 3706 HE |
| Route No. | 192 98 |
| Destination | Hazel Grove Waterhead |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Orange & white |
| Notes | EFE have revised some of original details published for this model which incorrectly related to an East Lancs bodied Leyland Titan PD3. |
| Expected | August 2006 |
| 28809DL - Leyland Titan Dual Door Double Deck Bus (De-Luxe Series) |
| Operator | Blackburn Transport |
| Registration | KYV533X |
| Fleet No. | 93 |
| Route No. | 882 |
| Destination | Lancashire County Contract Services |
| Adverts | Metro Network |
| Livery | White upper deck and green lower deck with dark green skirt | Expected | August 2006 |
| 28904 - GM Standard Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus |
| Operator | Flyde Borough Transport |
| Registration | XHG 96V |
| Fleet No. | 96 |
| Route No. | 41 |
| Destination | St Annes Square |
| Adverts | Coachlines |
| Livery | Turquoise & white with yellow between decks band | Expected | September 2006 |
| 29611 - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus |
| Operator | Tees & District |
| Registration | A237GHN |
| Fleet No. | 237 |
| Route No. | 295 |
| Destination | Northallerton |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Yellow, red and white | Expected | August 2006 |
| 29612 - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus |
| Operator | Arriva Yorkshire |
| Registration | B597SWX |
| Fleet No. | 597 |
| Route No. | 38 182 |
| Destination | Pontefract |
| Adverts | None |
| Livery | Turquoise and cream | Expected | August 2006 |
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| Next planned releases |
4th July 2006 |
The following models are due to be released during the week ending the 15th July.
16219 Bristol LS (MW casting) Coach - Cumberland
18009 Daimler Fleetline MCW - Rochdale Corporation
26806 Leyland Tiger Duple Half Cab Coach - Bere Regis & District
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| Source : Jim's Diecast Model Buses. |
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| EFE & Corgi OOC Model Buses Guide |
1st July 2006 |
Anne Letch has advised that the 6th edition of her "EFE & Corgi OOC Model Buses - A Collectors' Reference Guide" has now been printed. Copies will be dispatched by L.B.R.T. to pre-order and trade customers' in the coming week.
This years edition has been further enhanced with additional information showing production quantities and which models were issued with certificates.
The guide not only covers the EFE & OOC models but also the Britbus, ABC and Creative Master Northcord products.
A sample scan of an OOC section from the new edition with the cover superimposed.
The new edition now includes details of well over 2500 1:76th buses with full details of all the models released up to June 2006. Due to the increase in the number of pages to 112 this year the guide has been perfect bound for the first time to improve durability.
Copies can be obtained for £8.00 from selected model traders or direct from L.B.R.T. for £9.00 (UK) or £11.00 (Worldwide airmail) prices include post & packing.
Cheques made payable to L.B.R.T. should be sent to -
Mr N. Mitchell,
L.B.R.T.
PO BOX 125,
Hailsham,
East Sussex BN27 1WG.
email : lbrtransfers@aol.com
Credit card orders can also accepted via the L.B.R.T. Answerphone order line on 01323 849856.
Further details can also be found on the L.B.R.T. website
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