| EFE Zone News September 2011 |
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Wednesday 28 September - 2nd posting |
| Three Confirmed EFE Releases |
The following models have now been released by EFE.   35005 British Steel Corporation - AEC Mark V Articulated Flatbed 35305 Southdown - Long BET 6 Bay Single Deck Bus |
Wednesday 28 September |
| Confirmed LT Museum Release |
| The following EFE Gift Set is now being mailed out to customers by the London Transport Museum. Bus Set 15A Green Line Prototypes.  The set contains the following pair of models which are individually packaged in standard EFE boxes, these are in turn packaged in a special card box with artwork & vehicles histories relating to the models.  35902 Green Line (route 715) - Prototype Routemaster Coach CRL4  35703 Green Line (route 711) - AEC Reliance Willowbrook 4 Bay BET Coach The Museum is still awaiting stock of the second set "Green Line Routemasters" (15B) containing the same RMC prototype & a RCL model. |
Wednesday 21 September |
| Details of Eight New EFE Models Announced |
| EFE have released details and photographs of eight new models which have been briefly mentioned in recent Subscriber's newsletters. |
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Monday 19 September |
| Next EFE Releases |
| The following three models are due to be released during the week ending the 1st October. 35005 British Steel Corporation - AEC Mark V Articulated Flatbed 35305 Southdown - Long BET 6 Bay Single Deck Bus |
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Wednesday 14 September |
| Five Confirmed Releases & A Showbus Rally Reminder |
EFE have now released the following four models.    26624 Brighton & Hove - Plaxton Paramount 3500 Coach 33702 Steventon / Royal Venton - ERF KV 2 Axle Boxvan Lorry 34106 London Transport (Green / route 803) - AEC RT Double Deck Bus The London Transport Museum is now dispatching the latest EFE commission to customers who place an order for the model. The RLH model is still available to order via the Museum's recently launched Collectors Club section on their website.  TTC Showbus International Rally A reminder that the annual Showbus International Rally takes place at Duxford this coming Sunday (18th September), EFE are no longer sponsoring the event and as a result they won't be attending or have their display marque present this year. New Showbus sponsors TTC Diecasts are expected to announced details of eight new resin models which they plan to bring to the market during 2011/2, they hope to have at least two pre-production samples on display at the event and will also be selling a special version of the Jotus resin London Transport FRM with side advertisements marking relating to the event. Unfortunately due family commitments I'm unable to attend the event this year, the first one I've missed since 1980! If anyone is able to supply details &/or photographs relating to the new resin models, or any other model related items at the event, they'd be very much appreciated. Finally here hoping the weather will be kind to the organisers and all those attending Duxford on Sunday. |
Saturday 10 September |
| Latest EFE Newsletter |
| The 7th newsletter & release sheet of the year arrived this morning. Tooling Update Mould tooling is now underway and the next shots expected to be received by EFE are those for the Alexander Y type bus with alternative entrance door and bus style seats. The Multi windowed version of the Y type and Bristol RE coach version will follow as this involves a more difficult tooling change. The first shots of the Bristol VR I & flat fronted VR II are expected in two weeks time and it's hoped images will be available in time for the next newsletter mailing. Unfortunately much to EFE's frustration the production of the Single Deck Routemaster has slipped and it looks like they will now dock at the end of October. Forthcoming Models There are six new models listed in the latest newsletter but no further details are provided. 16227 Bristol MW/LS - Royal Blue Southern National 13917 Bristol FLF Lodekka - Fife Scottish 17227 Leyland National Mark I Long (Single Door)- Hants & Dorset 35207 BET 36ft 6 Bay Coach - Stratford Blue 29627 Leyland Olympian - Devon General 15110 Leyland National Mark I Long (Dual Door) - SELNEC P.T.E. Subscriber Specials EFE is to produce two specials for it's subscriber members, order forms and photographs are to be included with the next newsletter. 18614 Bristol VRT III Open Top - Cornish Fairways N.B.C. Fleet no. 943 named Ark Royal, Registration VDV143S on route 569 to Pendennis Point. 30512A Guy GS Special - NostalgiaBus Fleet No. 7, Registration MXX 367 on route 416 to Polesden Lacey. Metrobus 98004 EFE are offering their subscribers the chance to purchase a special version of the 1/24 scale MCW Metrobus Mark I in Metroline livery. The model 98004 features a bus from Willesden Garage and carries blinds for routes 6 to Aldwych, 52 to Victoria, 266 to Hammersmith and 302 to Notting Hill Gate. A batch of these models were produced exclusively for Metroline and have never been offered to the public before. EFE have just 12 models left and have asked subscriber's to contact them if they are interested in purchasing an example. Details of how to join the EFE Subscription Service can be found on the official Exclusive First Editions Site. Proposed Late September Releases The following models are expected to be released towards the end of this month.  26807 Barton Transport - Leyland Tiger Duple Half Cab Coach 35005 British Stell Corporation - AEC Mark V Articulated Flatbed Lorry 35305 Southdown - BET 36ft 6 Bay Dual Purpose Coach |
Courtesy of EFE, a PDF version of the latest Release Sheet plus smaller scans of the latest release sheets  Click Here for PDF Version (4.4mb) |
Monday 5 September |
| EFE Models For Acton Depot Open Weekend |
| Details of the next open weekend at the London Transport Museum's Acton Depot have been published on the Museum's website. Among the various attractions planned are two special EFE commissions which will be launched at the event. The models in question will feature a pair of BET 36ft single deck buses in Southdown apple & cream livery, one will be on route 79 to Crawley while the other will be on route 76 to Gossops Green. The models will be priced £33.99 and will be available at the event which takes place over the weekend of the 8 & 9 October. Any surplus models left after the event are likely to be offered to members of the Museum Shop's recently lunched Collectors Club. |
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