EFE Zone - News - November 2004
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Model Details - A Correction29 November
The G.W.R model released last week actually carries legal ownership details for First Devon & Cornwall Ltd rather than Western National as previously expected.
       99646GRC - Bristol VRT Series III - First Devon & Cornwall Ltd (G.W.R. Livery) - Gilbow Railway Collection

This Weeks Model Releases26 November
These models have now been released by EFE and should be with retailers now or in the next couple of days.
       99646GRC - Bristol VRT Series III - Western National (G.W.R. Livery) - Gilbow Railway Collection
       29006DR    - GM Standard Leyland Fleetline - Yorkshire Rider Halifax
       26314          - Guy Arab II Utility - Stockport Corporation

Model Detail Corrections21 November
EFE has revised some of the advertised information relating to two of the forthcoming models.
    99646GRC - Bristol VRT Series III - G.W.R. Livery - Fleet number will be 1003 not 941.
    16009          - Leyland PD2 Lowbridge - Ulster Transport - Registration will be GZ 4733 not GZ 4739
Source : British Model Buses.Com

10,000 Hits And Some Site Update Problems20 November
A slightly belated thank you to everyone who's visited my site in the last 4 months. I never dreamt the site would have notched up over 10,000 hits in such a short amount of time.

In the last fortnight I've been experiencing some intermittent Windows 98 problems and now to add to the fun my monitor has developed a strange display fault. As a result of all this I'm been having a few problems preparing updates for the site.
A normal service will be resumed shortly with any luck.

Next Model Releases14 November
These models are provisionally expected to be released in the week commencing the 23rd November.
       99646GRC - Bristol VRT Series III - Western National (G.W.R. Livery) - Gilbow Railway Collection
       29006DR    - GM Standard Leyland Fleetline - Yorkshire Rider Halifax
       26314          - Guy Arab II Utility - Stockport Corporation
Source : Jim's Diecast Model Buses

Three New Models Released12 November
The following models have now been released by EFE as expected.
    22513DR  - Alexander Y Type Coach - SELNEC Cheshire
    25806DL  - Daimler Fleetline DMS Dual Door with Flush Rear Profile - Midland Fox
    29504       - Plaxton Panorama Coach with Bristol Dome - Royal Blue

Five New Models Announced6 November
Four new models have been announced by EFE along with full details of the new Stagecoach Routemaster mentioned in the last subscriber's newsletter.
    15636DR - AEC Routemaster RM
       Operator       : Stagecoach (Perth)
       Registration  : LDS210A (Publicity sheet incorrectly shows LOS210A)
       Fleet No.       : 614
       Route            : 2
       Destination   : Tulloch-Letham City
       Adverts         : None
       Livery           : White with orange, red and blue stripes.

    16009 - Leyland Titan PD2 Lowbridge
       Operator       : Ulster Transport Authority
       Registration  : GZ 4739
       Fleet No.       : A915
       Route            : 153
       Destination   : Ballyclare via Lisnalinchy
       Adverts         : Inglis Biscuits (near side)
       Livery           : Green with fawn window surrounds and roof. Lighter green relief bands.

    16218 - Bristol MW Coach
       Operator       : Hants & Dorset
       Registration  : SRU 969
       Fleet No.       : 855
       Route            : 106
       Destination   : Swanage via Wareham
       Adverts         : None
       Livery           : Green with cream window surrounds and black mudguards

    17702DR - Long Single Door Mark II Leyland National
       Operator       : Go Northern
       Registration  : FTN700W
       Fleet No.       : 4700
       Route            : 718
       Destination   : Durham
       Adverts         : TBC
       Livery           : Blue with red front and forward side flashes. Yellow relief stripes.

        29606DR - Leyland Olympian
       Operator       : Maidstone & District
       Registration  : A888PKR
       Fleet No.       : 5888
       Route            : 5
       Destination   : Hastings
       Adverts         : None
       Livery           : Green with cream lower deck window surrounds

Thanks are extended to Jim for supplying this information.
Pictures of all these models can be found on his site Jim's Diecast Model Buses

Models Due For Release Next Week4 November
The following three models are expected to be released around the 10th November.
    22513DR  - Alexander Y Type Coach - SELNEC Cheshire
    25806DL  - Daimler Fleetline DMS Dual Door with Flush Rear Profile - Midland Fox
    29504       - Plaxton Panorama Coach with Bristol Dome - Royal Blue
Source : Jim's Diecast Model Buses

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