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Saturday 28 May

TiNY Model Kits Update

Doug Nicholson has sent me update on his TiNY model bus & coach kits range. There's news of four new kits for which reservations are now being accepted. TK37E 1955 Park Royal single deck - East Yorkshire Motor Services version - Expected Expected July/August TK37S 1955 Park Royal single deck - Southdown version - Expected Late 2016 TK54E 1959 Tiger Cub/Weymann - Edinburgh/Ulsterbus - Expected 2017 TK54S 1959 Tiger Cub/Weymann - King Alfred / West Mon - Expected 2017 Stock of he following kit is now very limited TK3 Crossley SD42 single-deck - Very Limited £37.00 A full list of all of the currently available kits along with details of how to place orders can be found on the TiNY kits page.

Saturday 28 May

New Oxford Omnibus Range Models Announced

Details of the new models in the second Oxford Diecast catalogue of 2016 have been announced These are the bus & coach related models announced today. A new tooling in 1/76 scale will be an Scania Irizar i6 coach while a Weymann Fanfare coach will be added to the N scale range. 1/76 Scale 76DR003 Wye Valley Motors - Duple Roadmaster Coach- Q4/2016 76IR6001 Translink Goldline - Irizar i6 Coach - Q4/2016 76MW6002 Hants & Dorset - Bristol MW6G ECW Coach - Q4/2016 76PAN005 Sheffield United Tours - Plaxton Panorama Coach - Q4/2016 76PD2004 Samuel Ledgard - Leyland PD2/12 Double Deck Bus - Q4/2016 76RM113 Kelvin Scottish - AEC Routemaster Bus - Q4/2016 76RM114CC Coca Cola Xmas - AEC Routemaster Bus - Q4/2016 76WFA005 Greenslades - Weymann Fanfare AEC Coach - Q4/2016 N Scale NCMP007 Southdown - Bedford CMP Lorry - Q1/2017 NNR002 Go Ahead London Central - New Routemaster Bus - Q2/2016 NNR004CC London United/Coca Cola - New Routemaster Bus - Q4/2016 NSET004 London Transport - 5 Piece Bus Set (Guy Utility / AEC Trolleybus / RT / RM & New Routemaster) - Q4/2016 NWFA001 South Wales - Weymann Fanfare AEC Coach - Q1/2017 The full list of all the other new models can be viewed on Oxford Diecast site. The following models have now been released by Oxford Diecast in the UK. 76PAN004 Yorkshire Woollen - Plaxton Panorama I Coach 76PD2003 Southdown - Leyland Titan PD2 Double Deck Bus NCOM003 B.E.A. (grey livery) - Commer Commando Coach (N Scale)

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Thursday 26 May

Next Corgi OOC Releases

Corgi is now indicating that the next OOC model releases are scheduled for the week ending 11th June. They have also further revised the expected release dates for some of the other OOC models in the Jan-June 2016 catalogue. Currently the two OOC London Routemaster models OM46310 & OM46613 that are being produced in special Corgi 60th Anniversary packaging are available to pre-order from the Corgi online shop for £19.99 each plus P&P. Due week ending 11th June OM46614A Go-Ahead London General (Silver & red livery / 453 Marylebone) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus OM46614B Go-Ahead London General (Silver & red livery / 453 Deptford Bridge) - New Routemaster Double Deck Bus Latest estimated release dates for the remaining OOC models from the Jan-June 2016 Catalogue. OM46310 London Transport - AEC RM Routemaster (Corgi 60th Anniversary) - July OM41417A/B Glasgow Corporation - Daimler CVG6 Roe Bus - July OM41913A/B Southdown Motor Services - Leyland PD3 'Queen Mary Open Top Bus - August OM46615A/B Go Ahead London (Coca Cola livery) - New Routemaster - August OM46613 London United - New Routemaster (Corgi 60th Anniversary) - September OM46510A/B Transdev Burnley & Pendle (The Witch Way livery) - Wright Eclipse Gemini II Double Deck Bus - October View OOC releases page

Wednesday 25 May

Confirmed B-T Model Releases

The following N scale bus models have now been released in the UK. NAN003 London Country (AN65 / JPL 165K / route 321 Uxbridge) - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus NAN007 A1 Service - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus NAN008 Yorkshire Woollen (Anniversary livery) - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus NAN009 London Country (AN85 / JPL 185K / route 339 Epping Station) - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus

Tuesday 24 May

Eight UK Britbus Models Released

Britbus have now released eight models in the UK. Six of the models are in the Asianbus series & these were also released in Hong Kong ealier this year. The Britbus models are a pair of Wilts & Dorset Scania Omnidekka models in special liveries marking the operator's Centenary. ES-14 Wilts & Dorset (Red/grey)- Scania Omnidekka Double Deck Bus ES-15 Wilts & Dorset (Tilling Red) - Scania East Lancs Omnidekka Double Deck Bus CB03 C.M.B. (all yellow) - Guy Arab Mark V Tow Truck CB05 C.M.B. (route 23B / blue & cream) - Guy Arab Mark V Double Deck Bus CB06 C.M.B. (route 73 / blue & cream) - Guy Arab Mark V Double Deck Bus CB07 C.M.B. (route 1 / Red & cream) - Guy Arab Mark V Double Deck Bus CB08 C.M.B. (route 101 / Red & cream) - Guy Arab Mark V Double Deck Bus CB09 C.M.B. (route 13 / blue & cream) - Guy Arab Mark V Double Deck Bus

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Monday 23 May Updated 24 May

Next B-T Model Releases

The following four of N scale bus models are expected to be released shortly in the UK. NAN007 A1 Service - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus (N Scale) NAN008 Yorkshire Woollen (Anniversary livery) - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus (N Scale) NAN003 London Country (AN65 / JPL 165K / route 321 Uxbridge) - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus (N Scale) NAN009 London Country (AN85 / JPL 185K / route 339 Epping Station) - Leyland Atlantean Double Deck Bus (N Scale) Note: No photographs or route details etc have been published for either of the above models as yet!

Saturday 21 May

Next Oxford Omnibus Range Releases

The following Oxford Diecast Omnibus range models are expected to be released during the week ending 28th May. 76PAN004 Yorkshire Woollen - Plaxton Panorama I Coach 76PD2003 Southdown - Leyland Titan PD2 Double Deck Bus NCOM003 B.E.A. (grey livery) - Commer Commando Coach (N Scale)

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Thursday 19 May

Five Confirmed B-T Model Releases

BT Model have released five 1/76 scale DA/DB series lorry models in the UK. DA98 Silver Roadways (56 / PYH 705)- AEC Mammoth Major Flatbed Lorry & Drawbar Trailer DA99 British Road Services Oxford (4G453 / 216 DFC) - Leyland Beaver flatbed lorry & dropside drawbar trailer DB01 Co-Operative Fuels (NDX 583H) - Leyland FG flatbed lorry (supplied with coal sacks load) DB02 Co-Op Dairy (221 / VUY 458G) - Leyland FG flatbed lorry) DB03 British Road Services Unit A104 / Davis Haulage, Poplar (KXW 821) - Leyland Comet flatbed lorry

Thursday 19 May

Confirmed EFE Releases

The following EFE models have now been released in the UK. 28609 G.M. Bus Rochdale (route 409) - GM Standard Leyland Atlantean Bus 20651 First Capital (Walthamstow Citybus Ltd / route 645) - Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer Bus

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Saturday 14 May

Two Atlas Edition Bus Models You May Have Missed

Atlas Editions have released two bus related models as part of "The Greatest Show on Earth" collection. Both models appear to be based on existing Corgi OOC tooling and depict the vehicles in use as fairground living quarters. Examples can currently be found on eBay for anyone not wishing to sign up for the full collection which consists of mainly fairground & circus lorry models. Unfortunately the Bristol JO5G model appears to have had the radiator & front lights incorrectly fitted, this is a repeat of an error which also happened on a similar model in the Great British Buses Collection. 4654 114 N. Smith Super Fun Fair - AEC Regent II Weymann Double Deck Bus 4654 123 Hurrells Amusements - Bristol JO5G ECW Coach (Bristol L tooling) Photographs of the other models in the collection can be found on Flickr.

Tuesday 10 May

Confirmed Corgi OOC Releases

Corgi has now released the following pair of OOC models in the UK. These are the first OOC releases since January. OM41418A Ipswich Corporation, (Ipswich Station X) - AEC Regent V Roe Double Deck Bus OM41418B Ipswich Corporation, (Rushmere Heath 3) - AEC Regent V Roe Double Deck Bus

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Saturday 7 May

Confirmed Atlas Editions Release

The latest model in the Atlas Editions Classic Coaches Collection arrived today and is a 1958 East German IFA H6 B coach in cream & green livery. Once again this is identical to a previous Atlas Editions model already released elsewhere in Europe. 4642 108 No Operator Indentified (Registration: KN 46-50 / Destination: Werdau) - IFA H6 B Coach

Saturday 7 May

TiNY Kits Update

Doug Nicholson has updated me on the latest developments in his range of TiNY Bus & Coach Kits. Latest new kits are TK17B & TK17D, 1960 Alexander 'straight-waist' single deck buses which are available in either bus or dual-purpose versions. TB17B 1960 Alexander 'straight-waist' B45F - In stock - £36.00 TK17D 1960 Alexander 'straight-waist' DP41F - Due June 2016 - £36.00 TK38 Lough Swilly Albion 'Nimbus' - Due Mid 2016 - Reserve Now TK27 1958-63 Alexander H61-66R with chassis options - Very Limited £40.00 TK52 Bristol SC Bus - Currently Sold Out - Reserve Now for 4th Run Due July For full details of all the currently available kits & how to order them please visit the TiNY Kits page.

Saturday 7 May

Next EFE Releases

The following EFE models and due to be released during the week ending the 21st May. 28609 G.M. Bus Rochdale (route 409) - GM Standard Leyland Atlantean Bus 20651 First Capital (Walthamstow Citybus Ltd / route 645) - Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer Bus

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Thursday 5 May

Details of Six Future EFE Models

EFE have published details of six future models which are all expected to be released in either May or June.

Cat No.  12124 Vehicle  Harrington Cavalier Coach Operator  Greenslades Fleet No.  -- Registration  540 CFJ Route  Wales Expected  May 2016	Cat No.  24906 Vehicle  Reeve Burgess Mercedes Minibus Operator  First Capital Citybus Fleet No.  567 Registration  F257 RHK Route  212 Walthamstow South Grove Expected  June 2016
Cat No.  26330 Vehicle  Guy Arab II Utility Bus Operator  Plymouth City Fleet No.  249 Registration  CDR 679 Route  22 Theatre, Exeter Street, & Cattedown Expected  May 2016	Cat No.  27319 Vehicle  Leyland TD1 Enclosed Staircase Operator  Scout Fleet No.  24 Registration  CK 4569 Route  Blackpool Expected  May 2016
Cat No.  28013 Vehicle  Midland Red North (Chaserider) Operator  Daimler Fleetline DMS 1 Door Fleet No.  -- Registration  TGX 831M Route  156 Cannock Expected  June 2016	Cat No.  31911 Vehicle  RML Routemaster Bus Operator  London Country N.B.C. Fleet No.  RML2411 Registration  JJD 411D Route  407 Langley Village, The Harrow Expected  June 2016

Courtesy of EFE, scans & a PDF of the Trade Order Form for April 2016 You can view a PDF version of the trade order form HERE (2.4mb). EFE Release Sheet Archive

Thursday 5 May

Confirmed Oxford Omnibus Range Releases

The following Oxford Diecast have now been released in the UK and should be with retailers shortly. 76PAN003 Cotters - Plaxton Panorama I Coach 76PD2002 Midland Red - Leyland Titan PD2 Double Deck Bus 76WFA004 Bartons - Weymann Fanfare AEC Reliance Coach

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