EFE Zone News
December 2009
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Thursday 18th December
Third 20th Anniversary Model Released

EFE have started posting out the third model in their 20th Anniversary series. The model a Bedford TK Flatbed Lorry is a certificated limited edition of 260 pieces and has a back load of barrels and crates of beer.

23402AS front view

24302AS EFE 20th Anniversary (Model 3) - Bedford TK Twin Axle Flatbed Lorry

Thursday 17th December
Latest EFE RElease Sheet

EFE have kindly supplied a PDF format version of their 12th and final release sheet of 2009. A Fleet Focus for Scout Motor Services is also included on the rear of the sheet.

Click Thumbnails for individual scans of the sheets or the link for the PDF file which contains both sheets.
Release Sheet Issue 12 2009 Scan  Fleet Focus Scout Motor Services Scan
Click Here for PDF Version (5mb)

Thursday 10th December
Eight New EFE Models Announced & Eight Released

EFE have released photographs and details of eight new models that are scheduled for release between January & March 2010.


Click the thumbnails to view large pictures or the links below to view for details.
15715 Northern General - Plaxton Panorama Coach - Jan
16531 OK Motor Services - Leyland Atlantean MCW - Jan
17223 Maidstone & District NBC - Long Single Door Mark I Leyland National - Jan
20448 Eastern National City Bus- Bristol VRT Series II - Jan
20136 Lodges Coaches - Beford OB Duple Vista Coach - Jan
34302 London Transport (Red / route 177) - AEC 2RT2 Bus - Feb
34405 S.H. Pratt & Co - AEC Mark V 4 Axle Flatbed Lorry - Mar
35601 Robsons of Carlisle - Ford Thames Trader 2 Axle Dropside Lorry - Feb
The trade release sheet can be viewed at

The following eight models have now been released by EFE and should bwe available from all the normal outlets.

16223 Crosville NBC - Bristol LS (MW) Coach
23605 Woodlands Transport - Bedford TK Luton Box Van
26323 Walsall Corporation - Guy Arab II Utility Double Deck Bus
29622 Isle of Man Transport - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus
30606 Tynemouth - AEC Renown Double Deck Bus
31504 London Transport (route 229) - AEC Routemaster RM Double Deck Bus
34404 Vic Hallam - AEC Mark V Flated LOrry & Drawbar Trailer
35202 Yorkshire Traction - Long 6 Bay BET Single Deck Bus

Tuesday 1st December
EFE Releases For December

EFE will release this year's final batch of eight models during the week ending the 12th of December.
16223 Crosville NBC - Bristol LS (MW) Coach
23605 Woodlands Transport - Bedford TK Luton Box Van
26323 Walsall Corporation - Guy Arab II Utility Double Deck Bus
29622 Isle of Man Transport - Leyland Olympian Double Deck Bus
30606 Tynemouth - AEC Renown Double Deck Bus
31504 London Transport (route 229) - AEC Routemaster RM Double Deck Bus
34404 Vic Hallam - AEC Mark V Flated LOrry & Drawbar Trailer
35202 Yorkshire Traction - Long 6 Bay BET Single Deck Bus

Information kindly supplied by

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