May 2011 Releases

East Thames Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini

OM41224A Wright Eclipse Gemini East Thames Buses 185 Victoria,
OM41224B Wright Eclipse Gemini East Thames Buses 185 Lewisham.

Creative Master Arriva MK Metro Mercedes-Benz Citaro

UKBUS5026 Mercedes-Benz Citaro Arriva MK Metro Ltd.
Following the great success of the launch model of the brand new Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 casting, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of the single door version, UKBUS5026, carrying special Arriva / MK Metro "Platinum" route branding colour.
UKBUS5026 represents fleet number 3929 (BG59 FCZ).
"Platinum" Service 300 is the result of co-operation between Arriva, Milton Keynes Council and Milton Keynes Partnership to provide a high quality east-west bus link across Milton Keynes via the Railway Station and City Centre.
The first phase, eastwards from the Railway Station, commenced on 19th April, 2009, using rented Alexander Dennis Enviro200 vehicles. It runs through the City Centre and via the new residential developments of Brooklands and Broughton Gate to the Kingston Centre retail area and Magna Park employment zone. The introduction of the western section to serve further new development is anticipated by mid 2012.
Mercedes-Benz Citaro 3929 (BG59 FCZ) is one of five new vehicles, 3925-9, introduced by Arriva subsidiary MK Metro Ltd from 5th January, 2010, with engines to Enhanced Environmentally friendly (EEV) standard, air conditioning, free wireless internet and seats for 37 (plus 30 standing and 1 wheelchair space) with a spacious 2 + 1 layout towards the front.
The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 UKBUS5026 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model has an extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic.
The brand new single door Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro 5 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5026 model is limited to 804 pieces worldwide.

UKBUS6033 Transdev London Enviro400H Hybrid.
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the fourth release of the newly retooled casting, Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid, the revolutionary modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. This is UKBUS6033 wearing outstanding London Hybrid Bus "Green Leaves" livery.
UKBUS6033 represents fleet number ADH2 (SN58 EOS) in service on route 482 heading to Heathrow Terminal 5.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid double decker has taken the market by storm with its excellent reliability and fuel consumption savings of greater than 30%. The hybrid drive system also delivers improved emissions including reduced Particulate Matter and Oxides of Nitrogen.
London United is one of the London bus operators to use Enviro400H vehicles. The bus is subject to a number of trials and used to promote this type of vehicle across the UK by Alexander Dennis.
The 17 ADL hybrid vehicles in their first year of service have saved over 150 Tonnes of CO2.
London United had two vehicles in service in October 2010 the identification numbers for which are ADH1 and ADH2. A further 20 vehicles, to be delivered in 2011, will number ADH3 to ADH22.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid UKBUS6033 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The livery promotes the green credentials of this type of bus by means of the large leaves on each side.
Another main feature on the UKBUS6033 model is its dual individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with its curved windscreens on both upper and lower deck. The re-tooled UKBUS6033 model replicates all new items at the engine room correctly.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro400H Hybrid in new specifications, such as, re-located destination blind at the rear, newly designed ventilation grille above the lower-deck window at the back, and extensive portrayal of handrails on upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

Creative Master Shanghai Sunwin SWB6110 demonstrator

CNBUS2003 Shanghai Sunwin SWB6110 demonstrator.
Following the great success of the previous model in the new scale CNBUS2000 range, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the latest model. This is CNBUS2003 that carries the Sunwin Bus’ demonstrator colour.
CNBUS2003 represents another colour for the Sunwin Bus demonstration bus that contrasts with CNBUS2001 by. It is carrying the galaxy gold colour together with red and white sweeps on both sides.
The model also introduces a new design of rearmost side windows above the engine room.
The Sunwin SWB6110 coach is based on an overall length of 10560mm, with a wheelbase of 5160mm. Its height is 3160mm and width is 2500mm. Within its length there are 45 seats for passengers (plus one driver seat and one for the courier / tour guide). The Sunwin SWB6110 coach is powered by a Sunwin-developed Euro-3 engine that is rated at 177hp ~ 184hp.
Shanghai Sunwin Bus Corporation is a joint venture invested by SAIC Motor Company Ltd., Volvo (China) Investment Corporation and Volvo Bus Corporation (Sweden).