25101 Bristol RELL ECW UNITED Perhaps one of the most eagerly awaited model buses, Exclusive First Editions proudly present the Bristol RELL. Decorated in a typical Tilling livery of United's red and cream, 4266 (NHN766K) is on route 211 to Sunderland. |
24202 Daimler Fleetline Alexander YORKSHIRE WOOLLEN Despite its Scottish style destination blind, this Fleetline was delivered new to Yorkshire Woollen District just prior to the formation of the NBC, hence the traditional livery, but with adverts depicting the new nationalised company. 28 (JHD328J) is on route lA to Leeds. |
24803 Mercedes Minibus BADGERLINE Complementing earlier Badgerline models, this Minibus displays the badger logo on its sides and parent group Firstbus logos in its windows. 3904 (L904VHT) is on route 2 to Ensleigh and carries an advert for Churchill Insurance on its rear. |
20622 Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer ARRIVA NORTH WESTERN Our first Arriva liveried vehicle, this Plaxton Pointer body is decorated in what is fast becoming a familiar colour scheme. The model is enhanced further by the addition of designated route branding. 1179 (M179YKA) is on route 350 to Liverpool. |
20415 / 204155B Bristol VRTSL3 ECW BLUE BUS Operating in and around Great Yarmouth, in the smart cream and blue livery of its new owners Firstbus. 320 (CVF31T) is on route 604 to Great Yarmouth. An additional version of this model was available in limited numbers to advertise the Exclusive First Editions Showbus Rally 1998. |
22510 Leyland Leopard Alexander Y Type SHEFFIELD CITY On a Leyland Leopard chassis, this Y-Type makes an attractive addition to the Sheffield city fleet. 56 (FWJ356J) is on route X31 to Leeds and carries a detailed crest on its sides. |
22908 Bedford TK Short Box ROADLINE Yet another fine livery on the Bedford TK box van, this Roadline vehicle is sure to stir many memories of road transport in the seventies. BOM30 (UBC274S) carries detailed decoration. |
On closer inspection these red Routemasters are not all they seem, their logos and destination blinds baring subtle differences from their London heritage. Operated by Greater Manchester Buses on the 143 route, RM2200 (CUV200C) is heading for Piccadilly as advertised on its sides and front. |