Bachmann Exclusive: 38118 - Bristol VRT - Eastern National

We have been asked by Bachmann Europe Plc to produce another exclusive model, which will be available solely from Bachmann Stockists. 

There was a mixed reception to the rear-engined Bristol VRT when it was first introduced. Midland Scottish had purchased a number of the early vehicles but found them troublesome. They returned these buses to Bristol for improvements but they were still not happy with them, so in 1971 they arranged to swap 15 of these 'troublesome' VRT's, with Eastern National for a similar amount of Lodekka’s.

Once in service at their new Essex home, they became reliable and popular vehicles. Many of them were to retain the blue and cream colours of Midland Alexander (including the Scottish quirk of having cream panels where adverts would ordinarily be) which made them a distinctive and attractive addition to the Eastern National fleet.

E38118 - Bristol VRT - Eastern National

Our model depicts SMS 31H, which operated out of the Wood Green (WG) garage and ran on fleet number 3005. This vehicle is shown operating on the popular limited stop route 400, which ran between the Essex seaside town of Southend and London Victoria.

This model is priced £32.75 and is available to pre-order now!

In The Shops - October 2014

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

20456 - Bristol VR III - First Eastern National

A familiar sight on the roads of Essex, the green and yellow colours of First Eastern National Bristol VR III. Registered WTH 949T, fleet number 3220 works route 70 to Braintree via Marks Tey, Coggleshall. RRP £32.50

34207 - AEC Weymann RLH - Midland General

Midland General operated quite a few of these RLH styled Weymann buses and to create these vehicles we have modified our casting, removing the high level flashing indicators. Registration number ONU 633, fleet number 424 works route C2 to Alfreton. RRP £32.50

16537 - Leyland MCW Atlantean - Wallasey Corporation 

Wallasey Corporation were a popular Merseyside operator and their unusual yellow green liveried buses were easily recognisable. Leyland Atlantean JHF 826, fleet number 26 operates route 3 to Seacombe via Wallasey Village. RRP £32.50

Upcoming Releases - July 2014

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for July 2014.

20456 - Bristol VR3 - First Eastern National

 Registration number WTH 949T, fleet number 3220. Works route 70 to Braintree via Marks Tey, Coggleshall.  Scheduled For an August Release

29704 - Leyland Olympian - BRISTOL N.B.C.

Registration number JHU 911X, fleet number 9512. Operates route 141 to Burnham on Sea. Scheduled For a September Release

34303 - AEC 2 RT 2 Bus - London Transport

Registration number 248 FXT, fleet number RT 73. Operates route 14 to Putney. Scheduled For an August Release  

35212 - AEC Swift 6 Bay Bus - Sheffield Transport

Registration number DWB 51H, fleet number 51. Works route 85 to Gainsborough. Scheduled For a September Release

36708 - SLF Dart Series 2 One Door Bus - Plymouth Citybus

Registration number R123 OFJ, fleet number 23. Operating route 25 to West Hoe. Scheduled For a September Release

July Releases - In The Shops

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists now!

17230 -  Leyland National MkI Long - Eastern National CityBus

When Eastern National tendered for the routes in and around London it formed the CityBus part of operations for use on these L.T. routes. Registered VAR 902S, fleet number WW 1825 works route 20 to Debden Station near Loughton, North East London. RRP £32.50

26328 - Guy Arab II Utility - London Transport WWII

Our Guy Arab Utility bus provided an invaluable East London link to the Ford Works. Route 145 operates via Woodford and Ilford. Registered GXE 564, fleet number G124 is decorated in London Transport’s Wartime grey livery. RRP £32.50

38703 - Alexander Y Type Bus - Eastern Scottish

New in 1980 and operating out of the Livingston Depot this Seddon Alexander Y Type is in Eastern Scottish full bus livery. Registered YSG 638W, fleet number S 638 N works route 208 to Bathgate via Livingston. RRP £32.50

Upcoming Releases - April 2014

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for April 2014.

17230 - Leyland National MkI Long - Eastern National Citybus

Registration number VAR 902S, fleet number WW 1825. Works route 20 to Debden Station. 

Scheduled for a June release 

 26328 Guy Arab II Utility - London Transport WWII

Registration number GXE 564, fleet number G124. Operating route 145 to Ford Works via Woodford & Ilford. 

Scheduled for a June release

 27508 - Wright Scania Axcess - Midland Classic

Registration number S371 SET, fleet number 71. Operates route 21 to Swadlincote Bus Park. 

Scheduled for a June release 

 29806 - Wright SLF Dennis Lance - Badgerline

Registration number M142 FAE, fleet number 142.  Working route 13B to Kingsmead Square, Bath. 

Scheduled for a June release

 38112 - Bristol VRT  - WESTERN NATIONAL 

Registration number OTA 293G, fleet number 1059. Operates route 7 to Mount Batten. 

Scheduled for a June release 

 38703 - Alexander Y Type Bus  - Eastern Scottish

Registration number YSG 638W, fleet number S 638 N. Works route 208 to Bathgate via Livingston. 

Scheduled for a June release 

 80403 - 1959 Tube Train Driving Car “A”  - Piccadilly Line

Numbered 1012, destination Cockfosters 218. 

Scheduled for a May release 

80503 - 1959 Tube Train Driving Car “D” - Piccadilly Line

Numbered 1013, destination Cockfosters 218. 

Scheduled for a May release