24317 - Recessed Windscreen Version

THE REAL BUSES The British Electric Traction group was by the 1960's one of the major forces within the UK bus industry. Like it's rival the Tillings Group it also developed a vehicle programme which standardized types across it's various operating companies. The BET style bodywork was built to almost indistinguishable designs by various body builders including Roe, Weymann & Willowbrook. Various chassis manufacturers were chosen by different operators, the Royal Tiger and Tiger Cub were supplied by Leyland, while rival AEC offered the Regal IV & Reliance. Albion were also popular with many operators. These vehicles remained in service well into the late 1960's and after withdrawal by their original owners many provided several more years service with independent operators.

27102 - Flat Windscreen Version

THE EFE MODELS The first release of this model was made at the September 1997 Showbus Rally. The releases have so far featured a good selection of operators both large & small, with a colourful variety of liveries. The original version (243xx) was joined in 1999 by a Willowbrook version (271xx), the only difference between the models is the windscreen fitted. However the first pair of Willowbrook issues have been somewhat inaccurate, as both the real vehicles depicted were built on a longer chassis.