New releases September 1997
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THE INTRODUCTION OF TWO EXCITING NEW SERIES FOR THE DEDICATED COLLECTOR.
The GROCERY SERIES and BREWERY SERIES are easily identifiable by their brightly coloured customised packaging, cream for the Grocery and green for the Brewery Series. Each series features approximately 15 models recreating authentic vehicles as used by companies in the brewing and grocery trades. The models will be produced in very restricted quantities, so be sure to place your orders early to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
GREEN LINE AEC RF Bus
23305 GREEN LINE AEC RF Bus.
Green Line vehicles have always provided an attractive alternative in London's streets when operating on their long journeys across the capital. RF56 (LYF407) can be seen on route 711 to High Wycombe carrying destination boards on the side of its roof, a distinctive feature captured here for the first time.
Brewery series logo
S A Brains Bedford TK Dropside.
24101 S. A. BRAINS Bedford TK Dropside.
An example of how attractive brewery vehicles can be and the effort that goes into their design can be seen here in the form of the Bedford TK of S.A. Brain & Co. Ltd. This famous Welsh brewer ran YWO983T from the late 'seventies delivering barrels and crates to various inns as represented by the load in this model. Complete with nudge bar and headboard.
MIDLAND RED NBC Chaserider Daimler Fleetline Alexander
24201 MIDLAND RED NBC Chaserider Daimler Fleetline Alexander.
Carrying the "Chaserider" name given to all service vehicles in the Cannock area, this former Trent vehicle, 2543 (DRC543J), is on route 837 Colliery Service in NBC red and white. The model is also available with SHOWBUS adverts to promote the 1997 Duxford EFE SHOWBUS rally.
THAMESWAY Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer
20603DL THAMESWAY Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer.
Thamesway vehicles are a familiar sight in Essex and East London where this Dart is operating. On the long 551 route to Basildon, 920 (M920TEV) displays adverts for Ridleys beer on its sides illustrating the type of advertising now common on single deck buses.
CROSVILLE Bristol VRTSL3 ECW Open Top
18604 CROSVILLE Bristol VRTSL3 ECW Open Top.
Crosville's "Happy Dragon" can be seen proudly displayed on the upper decks of OVG467 (WTU467W). Carrying adverts for the Welsh Mountain Zoo, driver recruitment and the White Rose Shopping Centre is on route 101 to Prestatyn.
MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT Leyland National 11.3m
17205 MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT Leyland National 11.3m.
The famous green and cream on 3556 (SKR556R) as it works route 59 to Maidstone.
Grocery series
TESCO ERGOMATIC Artic Box.
22104 TESCO ERGOMATIC Artic Box.
Featuring the later style of grill the Ergomatic cab, GRO302L is in the red and black livery of Tesco. Part of an extensive fleet used by the supermarket chain in the 'Seventies', with the Tesco name displayed high on the trailer sides for maximum effect.
HALIFAX CORPORATION Daimler CVG6 Metro-Cammell.
19806 HALIFAX CORPORATION Daimler CVG6 Metro-Cammell.
292 (DCP851) is on route 57 to Holywell Green.