TNC NEWS UPDATE

I’m pleased to share that earlier today we received our latest batch of samples for three upcoming releases!

As these are still pre-production samples, there are a few final tweaks to be made, the most notable being the E400 facelift headlight surrounds. We’re looking forward to showing you the finished model once these changes have been completed.

Pre-orders are not yet open for this release.

UKBUS0092 – Cambus Heritage E400MMC

We’ve also received bare body samples for UKBUS0092, representing Stagecoach East vehicle 10802 (SN66 WAA) in the striking Cambus Heritage livery.

We weren’t completely happy with the light blue and cream colours used on the original pre-production samples, so revised body samples were produced. I think you’ll agree that the updated colours are a much closer match to the real vehicle. We’ve also received photographs confirming the revised rear glazing, which now correctly incorporates the grilles either side of the destination display.

Pre-orders are not yet open for this release.

Models Available to Order & Pre-Order Now
* UKBUS0079 – Stagecoach East Midlands Pronto
* UKBUS0080 – Stagecoach East Scotland Strathtay
* UKBUS0088 – Stagecoach East Midlands Pride
* UKBUS0089 – Stagecoach East Midlands Beachball
* UKBUS0090 – Stagecoach East Midlands Commemorative Livery
* UKBUS0091 – Stagecoach East Midlands Interconnect

Stock is running low on several of these releases, so if you’ve been thinking about adding one to your collection, now’s the time to secure your order. We wouldn’t want anyone missing out.

Please follow the link below to order those in stock, those available to pre-order ….and be patient for the rest, as good things take time to perfect.
transportnostalgiacommissions.com

As always, thank you for your continued support. More updates will be shared as soon as we have them.

We will announce the release of pending models as soon as we receive them - so no need to message us, as you’ll be the first to know.

For the first time, we've teamed up with Model Buses Collection to produce an exclusive 1:76 scale model, recreating a bus that's become a familiar sight to both our customers and our team alike.

Our first exclusive depicts a First Bus South Yorkshire Wrightbus StreetDeck carrying the distinctive 'Sheffield's 20' branding.

If you've ever visited our Chesterfield Road store, there's a good chance you've already seen the real vehicle in action. The popular Route 20 passes directly outside our shop, making this an especially fitting subject for our first venture into the world of exclusive model buses.

Rails of Sheffield has proudly produced exclusive railway models for many years, but this marks our first-ever partnership project with Model Buses Collection and our first exclusive release in this exciting range.

MBC 3001: First Bus South Yorkshire 35128 / SM65 GFY - Route 20 Hemsworth Ecclesfield - Limited to 500 Pieces

This exclusive model is available to pre-order now for release during Q4 2026. It’s being produced in limited quantities and given the popularity of modern era buses and new liveries - we’d highly recommend placing a pre-order to ensure yours is guaranteed!

Exclusively Available to Pre Order from Rails of Sheffield.

www.Railsofsheffield.com

MBC Production

Our next release of the Enviro 200 long versions Have completed production and we can share some images from the factory Process that creates our Hand Made Models.

Now complete and production finalised, we are expecting delivery in the coming weeks. We will announce final arrival once received from our shipping partner.

We will be showing our Production Samples at The Rails of Sheffield Showcase this Saturday

SATURDAY 25TH JULY 2026 (9AM -5PM)
* RAILS FLAGSHIP STORE,
21-29. CHESTERFIELD RD,
SHEFFIELD, S8 ORL

MBC1005 Manchester Bee Network has sold out at Pre Order.

MBC1004 Arriva London Last remaining Pre Orders Online at MODELBUS.uk

Further Updates to follow.

Thank you
MBC

A futher selection of photographs showing the production process for the above models can be found in the Facebook post below

We can share some Sample Images of our Production Samples of our eagerly anticipated release of our Transport for London Superloop models.

These are Productions Samples and are subject to detail corrections and changes.

Pre Orders will be announced once Production has completed and expected arrival confirmed.

We are delighted to be working with our partners at Corgi in their 70th Anniversary Year and look forward to announcing our future projects for the range.

We will be showing these samples at our Rails of Sheffield Showcase on Saturday.
See update 1 above for event details.

Thank You
MBC Production

Our next Model Buses Creations own Product range are the Scania Omnicity Double Decker release.

Following our Transport for London releases in Stagecoach London and Stagecoach Souths Driver Trainer we will be releasing 3 New Versions of this stunning model.

Bus - Scania OmniCity DD
Code- MBC 2001
Pcs- 500
Operator - Stagecoach Manchester
Livery - Manchester Bee Network
Fleet number - 15399
Registration - YT59 SGV
Route - 93 Manchester via Lower Broughton

>Bus - Scania OmniCity DD
Code- MBC 2002
Pcs- 500
Operator - Stagecoach South East
Livery - Stagecoach Local
Fleet number - 15090
Registration - LX09 AGY
Route - 6 Broomfield Herne Bay GreenHill

Bus - Scania OmniCity DD
Code- MBC 2003
Pcs- 100
Operator - Stagecoach South East
Livery - Stagecoach Local
Fleet number - 15090
Registration - LX09 AGY
Route - 23A Gore Cross Imber Warminster Station

We will announce Pre Order details once Production Samples have been delivered and final details confirmed.

Thank You MBC Production

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

This is ukbus 6210, carrying the trademark blue livery of Magic Bus.

ukbus 6210 represents Stagecoach Manchester 19288 (MX08 GTY) on route 142 to East Didsbury with ‘via University Hospital’ carried in the front destination.

19288 was new to Stagecoach in 2008. Stagecoach Manchester had painted 19288 in the classic Magic Bus livery with yellow LOW FARES branding in December 2024.

Stagecoach continues to operate as a provider within the fully-franchised Greater Manchester bus system, taking on the yellow livery of the Bee Network.

As Stagecoach Manchester transitions into Bee Network, it says goodbye to the iconic Magic Bus branding.

Alongside buses in other commemorative liveries, 19288 made its final journey on 4th January 2025 from Hyde Road depot in the hours leading to the handover, and thereafter became a training vehicle based at Little Hulton then. Those that have already been released are ukbus 6207A and B in Greater Manchester Transport and GMS liveries.

19288 carries full classic Magic Bus livery, including ‘MAGIC BUS’, ‘LOW FARES’ and ‘BEST VALUE’ on all sides, ‘…IT’S MAGIC!’ on the nearside and offside.

The Magic Bus brand had been present in the conurbation since 1996, being deployed soon after Stagecoach purchased the former GM Buses South operation. Since then, it has been carried by what the operator says is over 1,000 buses, covering more than 65 million miles and utilising above 8,000 drivers.

Stagecoach first introduced the Magic Bus name in Scotland during the 1980s and later spread it to multiple other areas, but in its overall blue form the concept was inexorably linked with the then-highly competitive Greater Manchester market.

Magic Bus in Manchester debuted on the Wilmslow Road corridor, where heavy competition was underway. It later expanded to other areas and utilised a variety of vehicles, including both indigenous examples and others from much farther afield. Among the latter were tri-axle Leyland and Dennis double-deckers imported from Hong Kong and Kenya respectively, although a pair of similarly large Leylands that were built for Stagecoach in the UK also joined the operation. Later the Magic Bus brand in Manchester again focused solely on Wilmslow Road and was operated with a fleet of Alexander Dennis Enviro400H double-deckers.

ukbus 6210 is the third Magic Bus model produced by Northcord Model Company. The previous ones are hkbus 2006, an Alexander R-type bodied Leyland Olympian tri-axle coach (13642, H625 LNA) working on route 216; ukbus 1049, an Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident (17647, W647 RND) working on route 143. Both models were launched in November 2005 and September 2011 respectively.

ukbus 6210 continues the range of models that showcase historic and retro liveries that had been part of life for many decades in Manchester and giving a clear identity to the city and surrounding areas.

ukbus 6210 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 6210 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 UKBUS6210 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), 80M Bus Model Shop (Hong Kong) respectively. The UKBUS6210 is based on a Limited Edition of only 1008 pieces produced.

Straight off the back of the recent announcement of the first two City EV London liveries, we have received these first shot images from the tooling. The tooling is still under development and some changes are being made to make sure all the details are captured and these models are as accurate as possible. First impressions, we are very impressed by the detail that's included in this tooling and we are looking forward to sharing the pre production samples with you.

Hopefully in the next few weeks we will be sharing the design cells for both the Stagecoach London and Bakerloop models.

Please keep watching our social media for more news!

Many Thanks
Mark, Iwan and Alex
MODELBUS.uk


Early pre-production first shot sample shown of new tooling which is still in development & may be subject to changes

Please keep watching the MBC social media and website for more details.