| EFE Zone News August 2010 |
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Tuesday 31 August |
| LT Museum Releases Correction |
| The two DMS Daimler Fleetline models (25710A & 25710B) commissioned by the London Transport Museum have not yet gone on general sale or been dispatched to standing order customers as reported in my August 13 news item. Apologies if any confusion has been caused to the Museum or it's customers. A article in a recent edition of Bus & Coach Buyer reports that the Museum will have a special model for the next Acton Depot Open Weekend on the 16 & 17 October. This is described simply as a "1965 Willowbrook bodied AEC Reliance", however this is also a perfect description for a Green Line RC type coach. |
Thursday 26 August |
| Four Confirmed Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE.    25810 GMPTE Lancashire United - Daimler Fleetline DMS Single Door 29623 Trent / Midland General (Anniversary Livery) - Leyland Olympian 29907 Green Line (Post War Livery) - AEC 10T10 Coach |
Tuesday 17 August |
| Expected Late August Releases |
| The following models are expected to be released during the week ending the 28th August. 25210 Southdown - Bristol RELL ECW Bus 25810 GMPTE Lancashire United - Daimler Fleetline DMS Single Door 29623 Trent / Midland General (Anniversary Livery) - Leyland Olympian 29907 Green Line (Post War Livery) - AEC 10T10 Coach |
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Friday 13 August |
| Confirmed Model Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE.   27626 West Riding Buses - Volvo Wright Renown Low Floor Bus 29624 North Western - Leyland Olympian If anyone is able supply photographs of either of these models please email me. 25710A London Transport (route M1) - Daimler Fleetline DMS Dual Door 25710B London Transport (route 207) - Daimler Fleetline DMS Dual Door |
Wednesday 11 August |
| Latest Subscribers Newsletter |
| The latest subscriber's newsletter arrived today, Frank Joyce mentions the general pressure on the retail markets which over the past 18 months have created much confusion with consumers, he is pleased that during this time EFE have managed to maintain a steady and reliable model release programme at a reasonable and competitive price. This has not been easy when you take into account the serious manufacturing problems in China and the 57% drop in the value of Sterling during this period. Frank says it is the continuing loyal support of the subscribers and collectors that encourages his team and makes it all worth the effort. This year marks the 80th Anniversary of London's Green Line coach services and to mark this EFE will be releasing some suitable Green Line models. The first 31704 has been released and a few more are to follow in the coming months. The following models are expected to be released in Late August. 25810 GMPTE Lancashire United - Daimler Fleetline DMS Single Door 29907 Green Line (Post War Livery) - AEC 10T10 Coach 30708SB SELNEC Southern (Showbus Adverts) - AEC Renown Bus 29623 Trent / Midland General (Anniversary Livery) - Leyland Olympian Four new models are mentioned in the list of forthcoming model releases although no further details are given. 35204 East Kent - BET 36 foot 6 Bay Bus 20449 Lowland Scottish - Bristol VRT Series III Bus 12308 Barton Transport - Harrington Grenadier Coach 23102 Mc Phee's - AEC Ergo 4 Axle Flatbed Lorry |
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| Click Thumbnails for individual scans of the latest release sheets or the link for the PDF file which contains both sheets. (Courtesy of EFE) |
Monday 9 August |
| Next Model Releases |
| The following models are expected to be released by EFE later this week 24818 First Halifax - Mercedes Benz Minibus 27626 West Riding Buses - Volvo Wright Renown Low Floor Bus 29624 North Western - Leyland Olympian |
Monday 2 August |
| Six New Models Announced |
| EFE have issued details of six new models, four of these were briefly mentioned in the last Subscriber's newsletter. The models have provisional release dates in August & September and this year's commemorative Showbus model is also confirmed, this model will be available from normal retailers prior to the event. The special model that will be available from EFE at the event has yet to be announced although the advertisement on the side 30708SB might be a clue! |
| The trade release sheet can be viewed at Click the thumbnails to view extra large pictures or the catalogue numbers to view the model page & normal sized photographs. |
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