Northcord Model Company is proud to release its tenth model of the ukbus 6200 range on the former CMNL long wheelbase Enviro400 tooling.

This is ukbus 6209, carrying the livery of Reading Buses with full branding ‘Pride in Reading’.

ukbus 6209 represents Reading Buses 1208 (RG05 BUS) on route 17 to Tilehurst Water Tower with ‘via Oxford Road & Norcot’ carried in the front destination. The front destination on the model represents the real bus correctly in having white LEDs, whereas the side and full-width rear destinations represent orange LEDs.

ukbus 6209 is the second Reading Buses 1208 model produced by Northcord Model Company. The previous one, ukbus 6206 (GO11 LDN), carries full ‘Green Line’ livery and was released in November 2024.

1208 was repainted with Reading Buses grey generic colour in August 2023 when the bus was withdrawn from the ‘Green Line’ service. 1208 was repainted again in May 2024. This time 1208 proudly carries a splendid and colourful ‘Pride in Reading” livery and re-registered from GO11 LDN to RG05 BUS. Such special livery and branding are 100% reproduced onto the ukbus 6209 model.

ukbus 6209 features excellent detailing, inside and out, such as realistic-looking handpoles and handrails. The Enviro400 model is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

Another main feature on the ukbus 6209 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with its curved windscreens on both upper and lower deck. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new ukbus 6209 bus model will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The ukbus 6209 model is limited to 1008 pieces worldwide.

Following the significant success in launching the brand new casting of the Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC model in the liveries of National Express West Midlands, Stagecoach in Oxfordshire, Bluestar, Stagecoach West Scotland, Southern Vectis, Stagecoach South, Ensign Bus, Xplore Dundee, Stagecoach North West, Go North East, Stagecoach North Scotland, Go South Coast, Reading Buses, Greater Manchester Bee Network, McGill’s Bluebird, East Yorkshire and Newcastle Busways, Northcord Model Company is now releasing the twenty eighth livery on the 10.9 metre long, single-door casting – ukbus 6543, is Brighton and Hove, produced in unique ‘Coaster’ livery.

ukbus 6543 represents fleet number 712 (YY73 TLF) that was new to Brighton & Hove in 2024. 712 is one of the ADL Enviro400 MMC bought for the Coaster service for route 12 between Brighton and Eastbourne. The Coaster livery was designed in house by the Senior Graphic Designer, Ms Kim Murphy. It leverages the operator’s coastal heartland and service’s passage through the South Downs National Park.

The ‘Coaster’ livery was crowned “Best Bus Livery” in August 2024. The judge highlighted how the seaside theme and bold colours reflect “the vibrant energy of Brighton and surrounding area”. They also paid tribute to a design that is “sleek and contemporary, with harmonious colours and clean lines”.

712 carries a full and colourful Coaster livery for route 12X, heading to Eastbourne. These special, comprehensive livery details are 100% reproduced onto the ukbus 6543 models.

The stand-out features on the branding are : “coaster” on all sides; the names of the stops along the route “Brighton Peace Newhaven Seaford Eastbourne” on both sides. Furthermore, a full-width destination display is carried on both sides, with the offside one mounted amidships.

The model also correctly portrays the name “ERIC SLATER” that is carried on the front, below the windscreen.

The ukbus 6543 is the second ADL Enviro400 MMC model with Brighton & Hove livery. The previous one is ukbus 6533 (ADL Enviro400ER) released in August 2024. The ukbus 6533 model, based on the 10.3 metre, dual-door casting, represents fleet number 301 (YX69 NVL) with SmartVision camera mirrors.

The Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC ukbus 6543 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square, gasket-mounted windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 6543 model is its twin tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with curved windscreens on both upper deck and lower deck.

ukbus 6543 is the second ADL Enviro400 MMC model with Brighton & Hove livery that also displays SmartVision camera mirrors.

Northcord Model Company is also creating new design standards within the interior of both saloons. These features, inside the compartments, will represent the real, outstanding layout of the Enviro400 MMC, such as the extensive portrayal of handrails on upper deck and lower deck, etc.

The brand new 10.9 metre Enviro400 MMC bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The ukbus 6543 model is limited to 1008 pieces worldwide.

The long-awaited UKBUS0089 Stagecoach East Midlands “Beachball” Enviro 400MMC (SN65 OBE / 10472) is officially up for grabs!

This one is already turning heads — sharp details, iconic livery, and one of the most recognisable liveries in the country!

Secure yours TODAY before they vanish!

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Transport Nostalgia Commissions — Production Update

UKBUS 0080 — Stagecoach East Scotland “Strathtay”
• AT SEA - Shipped: Early–mid November
• Status: Production samples have arrived and are shown below.

UKBUS 0088 — Stagecoach East Midlands “Ride with Pride”
• AT SEA - Shipped: Mid–late November
• Status: Awaiting arrival of production samples; photos will be shared once received.

UKBUS 0088A — Stagecoach East Midlands “Ride with Pride” (Stagecoach “We’ve Got You” destination)
• AT SEA - Shipped: Alongside UKBUS 0088
• Status: Currently in transit.

We’ll provide firm delivery dates as soon as we’re able. All pre-orders will be despatched as soon as we receive the models.

Limited stock of these releases except ukbus0088a are available from: https://transportnostalgiacommissions.sumupstore.com/

Pre-orders for ukbus0089 Stagecoach East Midlands Beachball & ukbus0091 Stagecoach East Midlands Interconnect will open soon. More on that in the coming days. There are currently no further updates on additional projects at this time.

Many thanks,
Adam
Transport Nostalgia Commissions
Driven by Detail. Inspired by you
https://www.transportnostalgia.co.uk/s-projects-side-by-side

Transport Nostalgia Commissions – Production Update!

Good afternoon everyone!
Exciting news — the production samples for Stagecoach East Midlands Ride with Pride ukbus0088 and ukbus0088a have arrived today, and I’m really pleased with how they’ve turned out!

Check out the photos below and see for yourselves.

Please note: ukbus0088a is already sold out, but you can still pre-order ukbus0088 using the link below.
https://transportnostalgiacommissions.sumupstore.com/

Thanks for your amazing support as always!
Adam
Transport Nostalgia Commissions
Driven by Detail. Inspired by you

UKBUS6542

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Northcord Model Company is proud to release its seventh model of the ukbus 6200 range on the former CMNL long wheelbase Enviro400 tooling.

This is ukbus 6208, carrying the Stagecoach standard ‘local livery’.

19178 was new to Stagecoach Manchester in early 2008 with factory painted beachball livery. 19178 was transferred to the magicbus unit within Stagecoach Manchester and repainted with revised magicbus livery, entering service as such in March 2016. 19178 retired from magicbus service in Manchester and joined Stagecoach East Scotland in July 2022 from where it had recently been withdrawn.

19178 was repainted with the new standard ‘local livery’ prior to entering service with Stagecoach East Scotland in September 2022. Many larger operators that have their own, bespoke paintshops, no longer repaint bus roofs due to Health and Safety concerns therefore 19178 retained its magicbus blue roof with the addition of fresh white paint on the horizontal surface of the rear dome.

ukbus 6208 features excellent detailing, inside and out, especially noteworthy being the black paintwork in the thin section in between the roof rain channel and the top of the upper deck windows in addition to the different colours on the roof showing the bus has a history working for different operators within Stagecoach group, and more, such as realistic-looking handpoles and handrails.

The Enviro400 model is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

Another main feature on the ukbus 6208 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with its curved windscreens on both upper and lower deck. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new UKBUS6208 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The UKBUS6208 is based on a Limited Edition of only 1200 pieces produced.

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