New 1/76 Scale Model – Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire ADL Enviro400 Lakes Connection

Transport Nostalgia Commissions is proud to present UKBUS0081, a highly detailed 1/76 scale model of Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire’s ADL Enviro400 in the striking Lakes Connection livery.

Produced exclusively for Transport Nostalgia Commissions by Northcord Model Company, this release replicates fleet number 19569 (WA59 FWR), an ADL Enviro400 featuring the distinctive blue, green and white Lakes Connection branding.

The model captures the vehicle operating on service 554 to Keswick, complete with its eye-catching Lake District-inspired livery, featuring rolling green hills, white clouds and the familiar “see the best of the Lake District by bus” slogan.

Exceptional Attention to Detail

True to the original vehicle, this model showcases a wealth of intricate details, including:

More photographs can be found on Facebook. (see below)

A Tribute to the Lakes Connection

The Lakes Connection network has become synonymous with bus travel through some of the most picturesque scenery in the United Kingdom. Operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, these services provide important transport links for residents and visitors alike, connecting towns, villages and popular destinations throughout the Lake District.

The distinctive Lakes Connection livery was designed to reflect the spectacular scenery encountered along these routes, with its vibrant blue skies, green hills and white clouds making the vehicles instantly recognisable.

Fleet number 19569 is one of the ADL Enviro400s associated with this colourful identity, and this latest release provides collectors with an opportunity to add a representation of this much-loved Lake District branding to their collections.

Exquisite Craftsmanship by Northcord Model Company

Northcord Model Company’s meticulous attention to detail is once again evident throughout this release, with its accurately proportioned bodywork, carefully reproduced glazing and exceptionally crisp livery application.

The model faithfully captures the distinctive appearance of the original ADL Enviro400, including its curved front windscreen, characteristic headlight arrangement and rear bodywork.

Inside, the attention to detail continues with a carefully reproduced saloon layout across both decks, complete with individual seats, handrails and other interior fittings.

One particularly impressive feature is the opening rear engine compartment, allowing collectors to appreciate the additional mechanical detailing normally concealed behind the rear bodywork.

Combined with the accurately reproduced destination displays and extensive exterior detailing, UKBUS0081 promises to be an attractive addition to any modern British bus collection.

More Exciting Releases on the Way!

UKBUS0081 forms part of our expanding range of exclusive commissions produced in partnership with Northcord Model Company.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for further announcements!

Please note: the model pictured is a pre-production sample and there are still a few bits that will be tweaked. I am also going to enquire about getting high back seats fitted inside this model - I’ll keep you all posted.

Massive thankyou to the team at Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire for your assistance with this and other projects.

Adam
Transport Nostalgia Commissions
Driven by Detail. Inspired by You.
Supporting Bus Restoration Projects

I’m pleased to be able to share our latest drawing from Northcord – this time for UKBUS0094, Stagecoach East E400MMC in Long Distance Yellow. It’s always great to get to this stage with another commission and see everything starting to come together. I’ve been through the drawing and have already noted a couple of alterations that need to be made before we progress any further. As always though, there are plenty of knowledgeable eyes following the page, so if you spot anything that doesn’t look quite right, please do let me know!

There’s also some more good news to share regarding our existing commissions.

UKBUS0090 – Stagecoach East Midlands Commemorative Liveried E400MMC is now due to arrive with us around the middle of next week! It’s been a little while coming, so I’m really looking forward to finally getting these through the door and out to everyone who has been patiently waiting.

UKBUS0090 won’t be arriving on its own either, as we’re also expecting a set of samples for some of our forthcoming commissions. I’m particularly excited to get my hands on these and, once they’ve arrived and I’ve had chance to look over them properly, I’ll of course get some photographs taken and share them with you all.

For those waiting for UKBUS0089 and UKBUS0091, please don’t worry – both releases are definitely still on their way and will follow behind UKBUS0090. We’ve got quite a few models moving through the various stages at the moment, so please bear with us while we concentrate on getting all of the UKBUS0090 orders processed and dispatched once they arrive.

There’s also still time to pre-order UKBUS0090 if you haven’t already secured yours. You can do so using the link below.
https://transportnostalgiacommissions.sumupstore.com.

It’s certainly nice to have plenty happening behind the scenes again, with new drawings progressing, models on their way and more samples due to arrive. As ever, as soon as I have any further news or updates, I’ll share them with you all.

Thank you once again for all of your orders, patience and continued support of Transport Nostalgia Commissions. It really is appreciated and allows me to keep bringing more of these models to life.

Adam
Transport Nostalgia Commissions
Driven by Detail. Inspired by you.
Transportnostalgiacommissions.com

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

This is ukbus 6211, carrying the wholly wrapped unique ‘Pride Bus’ livery.

4905 was new to NXWM Birmingham Central garage in July 2013 with the standard NXWM livery. The bus was repainted, in July 2018, into rainbow-style ‘Pride Bus’ livery of allover red / orange / yellow / green / blue and purple with ‘BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE’ banners on both sides; and the rainbow and ‘BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE’ at the back.

Since receiving its first Pride livery, the details on it have been tweaked in subsequent years, and it even received Xplore Dundee names for a loan period in Scotland in 2019, but it has now been repainted into base fleet livery.

ukbus 6211 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 6211 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 6211 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The UKBUS6211 model is based on a Limited Edition of only 1008 pieces produced.

Model Buses Creations Enviro 400 City EV Update

I am pleased to share with you the pre production sample images of the Stagecoach London Enviro 400 City EV model. This is the first release to come from our brand new electric bus tooling. These samples have just been flown in from Hong Kong this week and I am really excited to see this model in person, I hope you are too. It’s been a very long time coming and there has been a lot of work from all parties to make this a reality. This brand new casting includes lots of details you will come to expect on MBC models like seat moquette and extra interior details. All the team at MBC have reviewed the sample, along side Stagecoach London and Transport for London, to provide feedback on this sample.

Please be aware this is a pre production sample model so some of the details and finishes may not be correct to the production model.

Code - MBC 4001
Bus - ADL Enviro 400 City EV
Pcs- 1250
Operator - Stagecoach London
Livery - TfL Red
Fleet number - 84173
Registration - LG21HZM
Route -180 Erith Fraser Road

Additional photographs can be found on the Facebook post (see below)

We are expecting the Go Ahead London Bakerloop sample to follow on later this month. Once this has arrived we will share progress with you.

We will announce Pre Order date as soon as final production and shipping are confirmed.

Our Scania Omnicity releases are also at final sample stage and we will share with you in the coming weeks.

Please keep watching our social media for more updates on these and more models from MBC.

Thank you
Iwan
MBC Production Manager
Iwan Jones
Model Buses Creations

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 6212, carrying the latest heritage livery of Fife Scottish.

19895 was new to Stagecoach Fife in 2011 with beachball livery. The bus was repainted, in May 2025, into Fife Scottish livery of allover cream with red cantrail, skirt and two bands between decks, with large blue Fife Scottish fleetnames on the upper deck side panels, and red Fife Scottish at the front. The heritage livery is based on that applied to its double-deck coaches from around 1987.

The model features some closely observed nuances in addition to the very obvious “Beachball” colours on the roof; towards the rear of the flat roof and on the rear dome there are 2 red colours featuring Beachball red on the flat roof and original Fife Ayres Red on the rear dome; furthermore, the black band above the upper saloon windows and below the rain guttering and outwith the front and rear dome is also authentically represented.

Fife Scottish Omnibuses Limited was a former bus operating subsidiary of the Scottish Bus Group, formed in June 1985 from Walter Alexander & Sons (Fife) Ltd in preparation for bus deregulation and the subsequent privatisation of the Scottish Bus Group. Originally, Walter Alexander & Sons (Fife) Ltd was formed in 1961 from the huge Walter Alexander & Sons Ltd company when it was subdivided into 3 discrete companies – the Midland company retained the original blue livery, Aberdeen-based Northern adopted a bright yellow and cream and Fife took Ayres Red and cream as its trademark livery. Under privatisation, Fife was sold to Stagecoach in July 1991. The company today trades as part of Stagecoach South Scotland.

ukbus 6212 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 6212 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 UKBUS6212 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The UKBUS6212 model is based on a Limited Edition of only 1008 pieces produced.

MBC1004 Go North West / TfGM Bee Network (4024 - YX61 BWU) / Route 635 Appley Bridge via Shevington - Long Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Facelift Single Door

MBC1005 Arriva London (ENX22 - GN09 AVX) / Route B15 Horn Park - Long Alexander Dennis Enviro200 Dual Door

Something for your Diary MBC are supporting this event with some exciting new products and our Event Competition held on the day.

We're really excited to be organising a brand new event for the model bus community - the model bus meet, held at Oxford Bus Museum on Sunday 8th November from 10:00 - 16:00.

Click here for further event details

This event has been a long time in the making, with a lot of work behind the scenes. We're hoping to host a variety of displays and trade stands at the museum on the day, and would love to see you there. We've compiled some information about the event in the images you see below. This includes information (preferrably via an email to the address given) on how you can book a table, if you would like to.

We've also set up an event on Facebook for this. We will be updating both the MBC Facebook page and the event with information when needed. The event is at https://www.facebook.com/events/4408587819385953/

This is a real step into the unknown for us and we hope it will be a success. More news will follow in due course as we near the event.

Thanks, Iwan and Ryan

We have had number of requests and messages from our followers asking for more detailed images of the Enviro 400 City EV test casting, which we shared last month.

We are delighted to share the images of this sample, which was also on show at the Rails of Sheffield Showcase event. Please be aware this was a first test of the tooling and a number of elements have been changed, ahead of the pre production samples for the Stagecoach London and Bakerloop models we recently announced.

Further photographs of this preproduction sample can be viewed on the MBC Facebook post, link below

We will be sharing the finalised body drawings for the Stagecoach and Bakerloop models. (see below)

We hope you enjoy looking at these sample images, we are so excited to see the pre production samples of the first two releases.

Thank you
Iwan
MBC Production Manager

We are pleased to share with you the design cell drawings for the two Enviro 400 City EV models. These have been approved by MBC, vehicle operators and license holders. We can also confirm that pre production samples are now in production and expected late August to early September. We will share these images with you as soon as we have them. We will mention that the brown colour on the Bakerloop drawing is showing slightly lighter, but the sample and production models will be a darker shade.

We are also now able to confirm the MBC code references for these models, the Enviro 400 City EV will be given the MBC 40xx prefix.

Code - MBC 4001
Bus - ADL Enviro 400 City EV
Pcs- 1250
Operator - Stagecoach London
Livery - TfL Red
Fleet number - 84173
Registration - LG21HZM
Route -180 Erith Fraser Road

Code - MBC 4002
Bus - ADL Enviro 400 City EV
Pcs- 1250
Operator - Go Ahead London
Livery - TfL Bakerloop
Fleet number - Ee42
Registration - LF20 XNM
Route -BL1 Lewisham Shopping Centre

Please keep watching our social media for more updates on these and more models from MBC.

Thank you
Iwan
MBC Production Manager