24303 B.E.T.Style Bus DEVON GENERAL
From the fleet of MacBrayne's last month, we now move South to Devon General, illustrating the
wide spread popularity of this type of vehicle. On route 16 to Newton Abbot Bus Station, 950 HTT,
fleet number 950, is highly decorated to exploit the tourism of the area. Authentic adverts for Kents
Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village, Torbay Aircraft Museum and Totnes Motor Museum are all
featured on this vehicle.
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20617 Pointer/Dart GREY GREEN
Grey Green now operate as part of the Cowie group, although this Pointer has not been graced
with any corporate names. In the modern interpretation of the green and grey so well recognised
by enthusiasts, M950 LYR, fleet number 950 is on route 173 to East Beckton. Interesting points
to note are that it carries the London Transport Bus Pass scheme stickers on its front and nearside.
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23307 AEC RF METROBUS
This RF is one of the many which has been preserved by dedicated enthusiasts, however this
trusty workhorse still earns its keep, being used on specialist services by the Metrobus group.
A pleasing anomaly in an otherwise modern fleet, MLL 792, fleet number RF255, is on route 746
to Tunbridge Wells, displayed on route boards on its roof sides.
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10124 AEC SRT Class LONDON TRANSPORT
In its original pre-overhaul livery of red and cream, FJJ 736, fleet number SRT 29, represents a
vehicle from around 1949 with reduced blinds showing route 4 to Walthamstow, the first to be
entirely converted to SRT operation. Details include adverts for British Rail Holidays, Brylcream,
and Aspro. Also garage plates, offside blind and "Watch Your Step" roundel add to the charm of this
highly detailed model.
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24202 Alexander Fleetline EAST YORKSHIRE
The East Yorkshire fleets dark blue and primrose livery suits these large vehicles well and as with
our previous East Yorkshire VR II, this vehicle carries a white stripe along its roof sides. AFT 784C,
fleet number 901, is on the 59C Circular Route via Preston and Hedon.
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22204 Bedford TK Artic Flat BRITISH RAILWAYS
Our second example from this huge fleet is sure to meet with great approval as it carries a new
detailed Rail Freight container with code numbers, weight and carrying capacity all featured on its
sides. l16 CKV, displays its fleet details on its cab doors and British Railways logo on its front
making a highly detailed and accurate model for the most discerning of collectors.
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20413 Bristol VR III GREAT YARMOUTH TRANSPORT
The blue and white of Great Yarmouth has been greatly requested over the past months by many of
our collectors and so we are proud to present RVF 39R, fleet number 39 to the Exclusive First
Editions range on route 16 to Caister
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16109DL Leyland PD2 Highbridge PORTSMOUTH
Produced in very limited numbers, the De-Luxe Series continues to attract attention offering
collectors alternative identities to some of our most popular models. CTP 995, fleet number 78 is
one such vehicle on a new route, 37A to Guildhall, also carrying new adverts for Brickwoods Ales
and Rentaset Radio Hire.
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