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Thursday 29 May

B-T Models Publish More Photographs of Forthcoming Models

B-T Models have issued photographs showing the remaining three N scale bus & coach models announced last weekend. There are also photographs of two more lorries, one N scale & another 1/76 scale DA series model. The Leyland Atlantean models are scaled down versions of the 1/76 scale Britbus models AN1-01 & AN1-12. NAN001 Southdown NBC - Leyland Atlantean Park Royal Double Deck Bus NAN002 East Yorkshire NBC - Leyland Atlantean Park Royal Double Deck Bus NB001 National Express North East - Duple Dominant II Coach N037 Pickfords - AEC Matador Flatbed & Trailer DA79 Charringtons - AEC Mammoth Major Tanker

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Monday 26 May

B-T Models Announced New N Scale Bus & Coach Models

B-T Models have announced their first N scale bus & coach models and nine further N scale lorries. All the models announced have provisional release dates of June 2014. Only one model has been illustrated so far however. N Scale Bus & Coach Models NAN001 Southdown NBC - Leyland Atlantean Park Royal Double Deck Bus NAN002 East Yorkshire NBC - Leyland Atlantean Park Royal Double Deck Bus NB001 National Express North East - Duple Dominant II Coach NB002 Green Line - Duple Dominant II Coach N Scale Lorries N038 Thomas Nield & Sons - AEC Mandator Articulated Low Loader N039 British Railways - Karrier Bantam Van N040 British Railways - Foden DG Drawbar Low Loader N041 British Transport Police - Leyland FG Incident Unit N042 M.G. Williams - Karrier Bantam Dropside M043 BR Railfreight - Leyland FG Van N044 J.A. Smith - Leyland Octopus N045 BRS Parcels - AEC Ballast Tractor & Drawbar Van N046 British Rail (Green) - Leyland FG Crewbus

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Sunday 25 May

L.B.C. Model Kits Update

Tony Asquith has sent me an update on the L.B.C. Model resin kits that are currently in stock.

Image	Ref No.	Model
	BB 2	Beadle Bedford lightweight 1949 (re-master with two style fronts)
	BMTH 39	Leyland TD5 Weymann full front Bournemouth Corporation 1939
	CUB 1C	Harrington-bodied Leyland Cub KPZ2 bus Southdown 1937
	FLN 69	Daimler Fleetline CRG6 Park Royal Birmingham Jumbo 1969
	LS 18	Midland Red BET 36' (LS18 Class)
	MW 62	Bristol ECW MW Coach 1962
	ROE 1	Leyland TD 7 Roe Highbridge 1940

There are also a large number of forthcoming kits on which pre-orders are now being accepted. You can see the full list these on the Little Bus Co. page in the kits section. If you wish to order any of the above kits or place a pre-order you should visit the L.B.C. website at www.little-bus.com.

Saturday 24 May

Forthcoming Corgi OOC Releases

Corgi has announced release dates for several outstanding OOC models from the January to June 2014 catalogue. Week Ending 14th June OM46702A Bus Eireann (route 215 Blarney) - Wright Eclipse 2 Single Deck Bus - 650 Pieces OM46702B National Express West Midlands (route 203 Farranree via Parklands) - Wright Eclipse 2 Single Deck Bus - 550 Pieces OM46308A Black Prince (route X51 Morley Fountain Inn via Elland Road) - AEC Routemaster Double Deck Bus - 500 Pieces OM46308B Black Prince (route 63B Royal Armouries) - AEC Routemaster Double Deck Bus - 500 Pieces Week Ending 21st June OM46609B Metroline Travel (route 24 Parliment Square) - New Bus for London Double Deck Bus The A version of this model with Pimlico destinations has already been released.

Wednesday 21 May

Three Confirmed EFE Releases

The following models have now been released by Exclusive First Editions. 24330 East Yorkshire - 1950's BET Style Single Deck Bus 36005 Chieftain (Eaglesham Destination) - Leyland RTL Double Deck Bus 38114 Ribble (route 660) - Bristol VRT Flat Windscreen Double Deck Bus

Wednesday 21 May

Three Confirmed OOC Releases

The following OOC models have now been released by Corgi. Note only the A version of the prosposed dual destination Metroline Travel New Routemaster has been released so far. OM46609A Metroline Travel (route 24 Pimlico) - New Bus for London Double Deck Bus - 1999 Pieces OM46609B Metroline Travel (route 24 Parliament Square) - New Bus for London Double Deck Bus - NOTE: This version of the model hasn't been released yet OM46704A National Express West Midlands (Wolverhampton destination) - Wright Eclipse 2 Single Deck Bus - 550 Pieces OM46704B National Express West Midlands (Dudley destination) - Wright Eclipse 2 Single Deck Bus - 550 Pieces

Tuesday 20 May

Confirmed B-T Releases

The following B-T models have now been released. B110A Midland General (route D8) - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus (closed platform) B110B Notts & Derby Traction (route C6) - Bristol Lodekka LD Double Deck Bus (open platform) A013A Green & red - Foden FG Flatbed Lorry & Drawbar Trailer

Saturday 17 May updated 18 May

New Models Announced By Oxford Diecast

Oxford Diecast have published details of the planned models for the rest of 2014 & early 2015. There is new tooling for both the 1/76 & N scale Omnibus range plus several new liveries for existing tooling. 1/76 Scale Oxford Omnibus - New Tooling 76PAN001 Southdown - Plaxton Panorama I Coach - Q3 2014 Oxford Omnibus - New Liveries 76COM002 BOAC - Commer Commando Coach - Q3 2014 76IRZ003 Ulsterbus - Scania Irizar PB Coach - Q1 2015 76OWB010 Bristol Tramways - Bedford OWB Bus - Q4 2014 76WFL002 Triumph Coaches (believed to be a Southdown subsidiary) - Leyland Weymann Fanfare Coach - Q1 2015 Oxford Automobile - New Tooling 76ASS001 fawn - Austin Seven RN Saloon - Q4 2014 76MBC001 red - Messerschmitt KR200 Bubble Car - Q4 2014 Oxford Automobile - New Liveries 76ALL003 gold - Austin Allegro Harvest - Q4 2014 76FTYP003 firesand - Jaguar F Type - Q3 2014 76HB003 monza red - Vauxhall Viva HB - Q2 2014 76JI005 royal blue - Jensen Interceptor - Q4 2014 76JSS005 suede green - SS Jaguar 2.5 Saloon - Q4 20114 76LEV003 Central Motorway Patrol Group - Lotus Evora - Q4 2014 76MC002 midnight black and red - Mini Coupe - Q4 2014 76MINGT002 black - Mini 1275GT - Q3 2014 76VC003 red - Vauxhall Corsa - Already released Oxford Commercials - New Tooling 76ASV001 Primrose - Austin Seven RN Van - Q4 2014 76MF001 red - Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor - Q1 2015 Oxford Commercials - New Liveries 76DBT004 yellow - David Brown Tractor - Q4 2014 76LAN1109008 Ferguson Tractors - Land Rover Series 1 109 Open - Q4 2014 76LAN2005 Hoveringham - Land Rover Series II LWB Hard Top - Q4 2014 76LAN2006 Post Office Telephones - Land Rover Series II LWB Station Wagon - Q4 2014 76MJ007 Tonibel - Morris J Ice Cream l Van - Q4 2014 76PB006 Garda - Commer PB - Q3 2014 76WM003 Coronatos - Mercedes Ice Cream Van Q3 2014 SP082 Swansea Festival - Bedford ? - Q2 2014 Oxford Fire 76TLM007 Morecambe and Heysham - Leyland TLM Closed Cab - Q4 2014 76TR009 NFS - Mobile Canteen Trailer - Q4 2014 Oxford Haulage - New & Modified Tooling 76D28001 Robsons - DAF 2800 40ft Curtainside - Q4 2014 76DAF001 Royal Mail - DAF 85 40ft Box Trailer - Q4 2014 76EC001 Scotlee Transport - ERF EC Olympic 40ft Fridge - Q4 2014 76LV001 red - ERF LV Flatbed - Q4 2014 76S143001 Pollock - Scania 143 40ft Curtainside - Q4 2014 Oxford Haulage - New Liveries 76BD012 Wynns - Bedford OX Queen Mary Trailer - Q4 2014 76CONT002 green - Container 45 - Q4 2014 DAF03CT Freightliner - DAF 105 Skeletal Trailer - Q4 2014 NSCA004 Knights of Old Scania - Scania T Cab Curtainside - Q4 2014 SHL01CT Eddie Stobart - Scania Highline Combi Trailer - Q4 2014 Oxford Military 76BED006 Army Medical Services - Bedford J1 Lomas Ambulance - Q4 2014 76CMP005 Desert 2nd NZ 41 Battery - Bedford CMP LAA Tractor. Q4 2014 76SP007 1st Armoured Division - Scammell Pioneer - Q4 2014 76BF003 Desert Light Stone 40MM - Bofors Gun - Already released Oxford Showtime - New Tooling 76BD013 Billy Smarts - Bedford OX Booking Office - Q1 2015 76FCR001 Duke of York (Dorset Steam Fair) - Fowler B6 Crane Marstons - Q3 2014 Oxford Showtime - New Livery 76FOW002 Pickfords Titan - Fowler B6 Road Locomotive - Q3 2014 Coca Cola 76FT013CC Coke - Ford Transit - Q3 2014 76TCAB006CC Coke Zero - Scania T Cab - Q4 2014 Oxford Gift Set 76SET19 3 Piece Jaguar Set - D, E, and F Types N Scale Oxford Military - New Tooling NCOM001 RAF - Commer Commando Coach - Q1 2015 Oxford Omnibus NBL005 Bristol Tramways - Bristol Lodekka LD - Already released Oxford Haulage NTCAB004 Metropolitan Demolition - Scania T Cab Tipper - Q4 2014 Oxford Commercials - New Tooling (different backs) NFG003 Pickfords - Foden FG Dropside - Q4 2014 NFG004 Blue Circle Cement - Foden FG Tipper - Q4 2014 Oxford Commercials - New Liveries NFT002 Royal Mail - Ford Transit Van - Q3 2014 NFT003 RAC - Ford Transit Van, - Q? 2014

Saturday 17 May

Next EFE Releases

The following models are scheduled to be released during the week ending 24th May. 24330 East Yorkshire - 1950's BET Style Single Deck Bus 36005 Chieftain (Eaglesham Destination) - Leyland RTL Double Deck Bus 38114 Ribble (route 660) - Bristol VRT Flat Windscreen Double Deck Bus

Thursday 15 May

Delayed OOC Releases

The following OOC models were scheduled for release last week, but have been delayed and will be released at a later date. OM46609A Metroline Travel (route 24 Pimilco) - New Bus for London Double Deck Bus OM46609B Metroline Travel (route 24 Parliament Square) - New Bus for London Double Deck Bus

Friday 9 May updated 12 May

Exclusive EFE Model For Bachmann Stockists

TTC Diecast have sent me details of a EFE model that is to be produced exclusively for Bachmann appointed stockists soon. The model will not be made available to other EFE retailers who do not stock the Bachmann railway range. The model has an RRP of £32.75 and will be a limited edition of just 240 pieces. Side advertisements for Amicardo Irish Sherry and Cork Dry Gin will be feature on the model. Note: EFE have clarified the the destination Bot`ar na Tra uses the traditional Gaelic spelling rather the anglicised Bothar na Tra and is based on blinds used on the vehicle depicted.

Cat No.  16136 Vehicle  Leyland PD2 Highbridge Double Deck Bus Operator  C.I.E. Fleet No.  R437 Registration  ZJ 1397 Route  Bot`ar Na Tra - Salthill Expected  Soon

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Thursday 8 May

Three Confirmed EFE Releases

The following models have now been released in the UK. 23324 London Transport (red/route 216) - AEC RF Single Deck Bus 30714 A1 Service - AEC Renown Double Deck Bus 36902 East Kent - AEC Regent V Double Deck Bus It appears the following model which was also expected to be in this batch of releases has now been delayed until a later date. 24330 East Yorkshire - BET 1950's Style Single Deck Bus

Friday 2 May

Jotus Have Revised the Forthcoming CR Model

Jotus/Resin Specialists have changed the destination & route that will appear on the forthcoming London Transport CR Class Leyland Cub from 25B Victoria to 494 East Grinstead Lingfield Crowhurst. The model is expected to be released this summer and will be a general release in the UK. RS76641 London Transport - Country Green (route 494) - Leyland Cub CR Class Single Deck Bus

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Friday 2 May & Revised 3 May

Six New EFE Models Announced

EFE have announced eight new forthcoming releases on their website today, the six buses & two tube train carriages are all scheduled for release in either May or June. The pair of tube train carriages are being re-issued as individual items, they were previously available in the four carriage set 99936 released last year. Click the thumbnail to view large images or the cat no links for normal sized images.

Cat No.  17230 Vehicle  Long Leyland National Mark I Operator  Eastern National Fleet No.  WW 1825 Registration  VAR 902S Route  20 Debden Station Expected  June 2014	Cat No.  26328 Vehicle  Guy Arab II Utility Bus Operator  London Transport (Grey) Fleet No.  G124 Registration  GXE 564 Route  145 Ford Works via Woodford & Ilford Expected  June 2014
Cat No.  27508 Vehicle  Wright Scania Axcess Ultralow Bus Operator  Midland Classic Fleet No.  71 Registration  S371 SET Route  21 Swadlincote Bus Park Expected  June 2014	Cat No.  29806 Vehicle  Dennis Lance SLF Wright Single Deck Bus Operator  Badgerline Fleet No.  142 Registration  M142 FAE Route  13B Kingsmead Sq via Bus Station Expected  June 2014
Cat No.  38112 Vehicle  Bristol VRT (Flat Winscreen) Operator  Western National Fleet No.  1059 Registration  OTA 293G Route  7 Mount Batten Expected  June 2014	Cat No.  38703 Vehicle  Alexander Y Type Bus Operator  Eastern Scottish Fleet No.  S 638 N Registration  YSG 638W Route  208 Bathgate via Livingston Expected  June 2014
Cat No.  80403 Vehicle  1959 Tube Train Driving Car “A” Operator  London Transport Piccadilly Line Fleet No.  1012 Registration  -- Route  Cockfosters 218 Re-issue  May 2014	Cat No.  80503 Vehicle  1959 Tube Train Driving Car “D” Operator  London Transport Piccadilly Line Fleet No.  1013 Registration  -- Route  Cockfosters 218 Re-issue  May 2014

Courtesy of EFE, scans of April 2014 Trade Order Forms and a scan of the March 2014 form which I've not posted before.

Thursday 1 May

Confirmed Oxford Diecast Releases

The following N scale models have now been released by Oxford Diecast. NPP002 Southdown (Worthing) - Plaxton Panorama Coach NUT002 London Transport (route 175)- Guy Arab Utility Double Deck Bus