EXCLUSIVE FIRST EDITIONS July 1997 releases

23303 RF NBC LONDON COUNTRY.
Displaying the new standardised livery which began to grace the London Country vehicles in the early seventies, MLL 608, RF221, is seen on the route 485 to East Grinstead. With the NBC arrow emblem displayed on its roof sides, this RF offers an interesting alternative for a London liveried vehicle.

19404 Atkinson Artic Box KRAFT.
Operated under contract by Michael McKenna, these Atkinson rigs were used to transport Kraft foods to destinations both here and the continent. In an attractive combination of pale yellow and red, 2392 TJ, carries TIR plates and Kraft logos on its trailer.

23701 Alexander Fleetline TRENT.
Complementing previous Trent models, this Alexander Fleetline, VRC 533G, fleet number 533, was one of four purchased in 1969 wearing this traditional livery for just three years before being repainted into NBC colours. On route 8 to Derby, this striking new model advertises Shipstone Ales and a local plant-hire firm.

13405 Leeds Tram ROAD SAFETY.
Still wearing the blackout mask over its headlarnp, this tram marks the end of post-war austerity with an extravagant livery for a road safety exhibition, hosted by the Leeds Accident Prevention Council. Fleet number 230 is seen promoting the show on route 3 to Oakwood and must have been quite a sight in contrast to the dull green livery carried only months before.

10123 AEC RT LONDON COUNTRY.
In its unique livery of the late 'sixties, this vehicle, NLE 859, fleet number RT3752, carries the "flying polo" logo on its offside, the first Exclusive First Editions RT to do so. On route 310 to Hertford Bus Station, this RT is sure to be a most popular choice and an early order is recommended.

18603 Bristol VRlll Open Top EAST YORKSHIRE.
Presenting East Yorkshire's modern image in red and grey, this open top VR, VDV 139S, fleet number 639, is on route 109 Sea Front Service. Its most popular role as a promotional vehicle is clearly demonstrated here as it diplays adverts for the opening of a Morrison's Superstore.

19707DL AEC Regent V WEST YORKSHIRE
With such limited. roduction runs the De-Luxe Range has been well received by all our collectors and as such we try to feature models that will help build and expand popular fleets. This West Yorkshire Reqent V, MCY 405, fleet number DAW1, is on route to Newall and Westbourne Estate and carries adverts for milk and Websters Beer.

24001 Bedford TK Box & Trailer MYERS BEDS.
Our first commercial vehicle to feature a trailer, this imposing outfit is set to be a very poplar model. LYP 695P carries many accurate details on its yellow and maroon paint scheme and was produced with the co-operation of Myers themselves. This stunning model is sure to generate great interest and an early order is recommended to avoid loss of sleep!