| Model Bus Zone News January 2017 |
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Saturday 28 January |
| New Oxford Die-cast Models Announced |
| Oxford Diecast has released details of its February to May catalogue. There are several new liveries for existing 1/76 scale bus & coach castings and a brand new bus tooling. There are no new announcements for the N scale Omnibus range in this catalogue although there is a fair backlog of models still awaiting release from previous catalogues. Firstly the new 1/76 scale casting is a Ribble Saro single deck bus  76SB001 Ribble Motor Services (FCK 884 / Route 500 Conston)- Leyland Tiger Cub Sauders/Roe (Saro) Bus - Due Q2/2017 And the new liveries for existing tooling.  76BI002 Maidstone & District - Beadle Integral Coach - Due Q3/2017  76CA029 B.E.A. - Bedford CA Minibus - Due Q2/2017  76DR004 Bamber Bridge Motor Services - Duple Roadmaster Coach - Due Q3/2017  76IRZ6002 West Coast Motors - Irizar I6 Coach - Due Q3/2017  76RM112 London Transport (Bow Centenary livery) - AEC RM Class Routemaster Bus - Due Q2/2017  76TR014 Southdown Motor Services - Mobile Booking Office Trailer - Due Q2/207 A list of all the newly announced models can be found on the Oxford Diecast site along with an on-line copy of the new catalogue. I've also revised the Oxford Diecast release dates page to reflect the updated release schedule for all the bus related items as indicated in the catalogue. |
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Tuesday 24 January |
| 1/43 Scale Models Now Available in UK |
Wholesaler John Ayrey Diecast's has now taken into stock the 1/43 scale bus models mentioned in my 28th December news item. In addition to the four models previously mentioned there are two further Mercedes Benz models: MAG HC02 Mercedes-Benz O10000 bus (Germany) - 1939  MAG HC11 Mercedes-Benz LO3100 Coach (Germany) - 1939 The models were originally produced for a Hatchette Du Monde partworks magazine, the UK RRP is £29.99 per model. The models come packaged in their original bubble pack packaging. The other four models are as follows.   MAG HC04 Greyhound (USA) - Super Scenicruiser Coach - 1956  MAG HC05 P.T.T. (Switzerland) - Saurer L4C Bus - 1959  MAG HC06 Dark blue & cream (France) - Citroen T45 Coach - 1934  MAG HC08 E.N.A.S.A. (Spain) - Pegaso Z-403 Monoscocca Coach - 1951-57 |
Monday 23 January |
| Peter Harrison's Model Lists: Further Update |
| A further three new lists have been added to the model lists section, these cover the yearly 1/76 scale model bus releases for the period 2014 to 2016. In addition the 2013 list has been updated to show the releases for the full 12 months. List Text Size Adjustment I've been asked if its possible to make the text size used in the lists larger. This can actually already be achieved by using your web browsers "Zoom Options". Most web browsers also support the keyboard shortcut CRTL & + and CRTL & - to zoom in & out. The page grid should adjust automatically to your selected screen size, although very large zoom levels may cause issues.  Model Lists Index Page |
Wednesday 18 January |
| Confirmed Oxford Die-cast Releases |
The following Oxford Die-cast items have now been released in the UK. NSET004 London Transport Set - 5 Model set containing the following N scale models:- NUT002: Guy Arab G Utility (route 175) - NRT006 : AEC RT Bus (route 65) - NQ1001: AEC 664T Trolleybus (route 667) NRM007: AEC RM Class Routemaster Bus (route 609) - NNR002: New Routemaster Bus (Go-Ahead London/route 12)  NLRT003 W. Alexander & Sons - Leyland Royl Tiger Coach (N Scale) |
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Wednesday 18 January |
| Confirmed EFE Model Releases |
The following EFE model has now been released in the UK. 38123 – City of Oxford Motor Services - Flat Windscreen Bristol VRT – City of Oxford |
Tuesday 17 January |
| Little Bus Company Kits Update |
The Little Bus Comapny have advise that the following kits are now in stock. CAM 1 - Leyland Royal Tiger Duple Coronation Ambassador - Southdown/E.Kent 1953  DUPAL - Bristol LL Duple A Coach - Southern/Western National 1951  LLR - Bristol LL ECW Bus rebody Pre-orders are now being accepted for a new issue of the following kit.  WEY38B - Bristol K Weymann Maidstone & District 1938 For a full list of all the currently available & forthcoming kits, please visit the LBC kits page. You will also find ordering & contact details there. |
Tuesday 17 January |
| Forthcoming 2017 EFE Model Releases |
| Some further details regarding Bachmann's EFE release plans for the first seven months of 2017. All of these models were conceived by Gilbow (Holding) prior to the Bachmann acquisition. Thanks are extended to TTC Diecast for sending me this information. They will be offering a 15% discount on the RRP of all these models. January  E38123 – Bristol VRT – City of Oxford – RRP £34.95 (TTCDiecast £29.71) Originally ordered by Southern Vectis for operations on the Isle of Wight, OFC 901H was transferred to City of Oxford Motor Services in 1970, where it was painted in Oxford’s striking green and red livery, shown running under the fleet number 901 and working on route 82 to Aylesbury.  E30716 – AEC Renown – Greater Manchester PTE – RRP £29.99 (TTCDiecast £25.49) In April 1974 SELNEC become known as Greater Manchester Transport (GMPTE) and the company’s branding was refreshed to mark the change, implementing the iconic orange double M logo as displayed on our latest AEC Renown release. Registered AJA 122B, fleet Number 1922 ST, operating out of Stockport garage whilst running on route 325 to Hollow End, displaying side adverts for Hills Garages (Manchester) Ltd. February  E12311 - AEC Reliance Harrington Grenadier – Maidstone & District NBC – RRP £34.95 (TTCDiecast £29.71) Maidstone & District became part of the National Bus Company (NBC) on 1st January 1969. Our latest release depicts a Harrington Grenadier registration FKL 126D, fleet No. 4163 shown working on route E7 to Bournemouth and displaying the clean new green and white NBC livery. March  E31515 – AEC RM Routemaster – London Transport – RRP £34.50 (TTCDiecast £29.33) Our latest depiction of one of London’s iconic Routemaster’s RM177, shown operating out of London’s New Cross garage (NX) which is said to be one of London’s biggest garages. Registered VLT 177 and shown working on route 177 to Abbey Wood via Elephant and castle, New cross, Greenwich and Woolwich, whilst displaying Pan Am advertising ‘Take a breath of fresh airways’. April  E12122 – Harrington Cavalier - Southdown – RRP £34.50 (TTCDiecast £29.33) From the early 1960s Southdown began adding Harrington Cavaliers to their fleet, the vehicles’ reliability meant that they were perfect for long journeys throughout the length and breadth of the country. May  E23406 - Bedford TK – British Railways – RRP £31.00 (TTCDiecast £26.35) Our latest Bedford TK flatbed runs in the maroon and cream livery of British Railways. Registered 423 PRO, cab numbered 5871 BO M and carrying a green tarpaulin covered load. June  E36007 - Leyland RTL – Barton Transport – RRP £34.95 (TTCDiecast £29.71) After beginning its life running around the capital’s streets while working in London Transports extensive fleet, Leyland RTL registered OLD 790 moved up to Nottinghamshire to work in Barton’s fleet. Re numbered 1089 our model is shown running on route 18 to Chilwell, whilst displaying ‘Home Ales are best’ advertising. July  E15808 – Leyland PD1 – East Kent Road Car – RRP £34.95 (TTCDiecast £29.71) After the Second World War East Kent ordered 50 Leyland PD1 Titans to refresh their fleet, our model portrays one such new arrival, registered CJG 965 shown working on route 66 to Ramsgate Harbour, whilst displaying advertising for County Ale brewed by Fremlins. |
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Saturday 14 January |
| Peter Harrison's Model Lists Update |
| A long overdue update of the Model Lists section of the site has now been completed. This is the first since October 2014. Hopefully from now on the lists will be updated every six months. All the lists contain the known releases up to the 6th January 2017, well over 5600 1/76 & N scale bus & coach are now covered. Lists also include some of the other 1/76 scale models produced by the likes of Oxford Diecast & B-T Models etc, in all that's well over 10,000 models. Peter has also updated his popular Model Kits list which now contains over 100 new additions and the Fleet list that contains all the 1/76 scale bus & coach models sorted by their operator. A big thank you as always goes to Peter Harrison for all his hard work in researching, compiling & maintaining these comprehensive lists. There are still some gaps and probably a few errors, so if you can help in any way please email this site & I'll pass any feedback to Peter. Model Lists Index Page |
Saturday 14 January |
| Forthcoming Oxford Releases |
| The following Oxford Die-cast items are expected to be released next week. NSET004 London Transport Set - 5 Model bus & trolleybus set (N Scale) NLRT003 W. Alexander & Sons - Leyland Royl Tiger Coach (N Scale) |
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Saturday 14 January |
| New Wright Streetlight Model Kits |
| Two new resin kits of the Wright Streetlight Lite are the first releases from Citibus Models. The kits are 1/76 scale and include interior detailing, metal wheels & glazing sheets.    CM001 "Baby" Wright Streetlight Lite CM002 Wright Streetlight Lite "Max" Further details can be found at www.citibusmodels.co.uk on-line store. |
Saturday 14 January |
| Forthcoming EFE Release |
| The following EFE model is expected to be released next week by Bachmann. 38123 City of Oxford - Flat Screen Bristol VRT Double Deck Bus |
Wednesday 11 January & updated 13 January |
| Unexpected EFE Model Release |
| The following EFE model has now been released in the UK.
It had been presumed that this reworked model had been canceled following EFE's take over by Bachmann. Clearly it seems the models were produced by Gilbow Holdings prior to this event. These models are only available from Bachmann stockists, and it appears future EFE models will no longer be distributed via the various independent model wholesalers used during the Gilbow Holdings era. Bachmann have now officially announced this model and state it will be the last issued with vinyl side advertisements, this probably indicates we won't see the second outstanding reworked model of the Huddersfield Corporation MCW Daimler Fleetline (18018).. 30716 Greater Manchester PTE (route 325) - AEC Renown Double Deck Bus |
Tuesday 10 January |
| Planned 2017 EFE Model Releases |
| Bachmann's schedule for EFE releases in the first seven months of 2017 are as follows: 38123 City of Oxford Motor Services - Bristol VRT Flat Screen Bus - Jan  12311 Maidstone & District - Harrington Grenadier Coach - Feb  31515 London Transport (route 177) - AEC RM Class Routemaster Bus - Mar  12122 Southdown - Harrington Cavalier Coach - Apr  23406 British Railways - Bedford TK Flatbed Lorry - May  36007 Barton Transport - Leyland RTL Double Deck Bus - Jun  15808 East Kent - Leyland Titan PD1 Lowbridge Bus - Jul |
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Wednesday 04 January |
| New Corgi 2017 Catalogue |
Corgi have published details of the new January to June 2017 catalogue today on their www.corgi.co.uk site. There are only two dual destination OOC models within the programme and there's again no new tooling to report for the bus range. This is a substantial reduction in releases compared previous catalogues. There are two further bus related releases in the Best of British range, an AEC Routermaster bus & a New Routemaster, these both carry "new liveries". |
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