E16540 - Atlantean - Ribble Motor Services

A new release from our Exclusive First Editions range is a Leyland Atlantean in Ribble livery E16540. Announced at this year's Press Day, the model is due to be released later this year. 

Ribble Motor Services began operating in 1919 and grew to be one of the largest bus and coach operators in the North West of England, with a territory covering Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire and parts of North Yorkshire.
This Leyland Atlantean with Metro-Cammell body first entered passenger service with Ribble in 1960 and is shown carrying the smart dark red and cream pre-nationalisation livery. After the ownership passed to the National Bus Company, Ribble retained this darker red for a while before moving to the standard NBC poppy red and white. Our model is registered NCK 634, fleet number 1645 and is shown running on service 101 to Preston. 

Our latest release has an RRP of £29.95 and is available to order from your local Bachmann retailer now. Please visit our stockist pages to find your nearest retailer.

EFE In The Shops - June 2016

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

12124 -  Harrington Cavalier - Greenslades Tours

Exeter based Greenslades Tours operated this Harrington Cavalier from new, before their eventual merger. Decorated as new registration number 540 CFJ is operating a tour to Wales.  

RRP £34.50

31808 - RMA Routemaster - British European Airways

The Airport Routemasters ran a unique service between Heathrow and West London, operated originally by B.E.A. then becoming part of British Airways. Registration number KGJ 610D is depicted at the time of this change over period.

RRP £34.50

38126 - Bristol - VRT Ribble

Following the sellout of our previous Ribble VRT we have another version, this time featuring the later fleet names. Fleet number 1984, registered NCK 984K is working route 668 to Upperby carrying adverts for Robertsons bread.

RRP £34.50

EFE Upcoming Releases - February 2016

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for February 2016.

20651 - Plaxton Pointer Dart – First Capital Citybus

Registration number N982 EHJ, fleet number 782. Works route 645 to Chingford Station.

Scheduled for an April release RRP £34.50

25213 - Bristol RELL Bus - Bristol N.B.C. 

Registration number MHW 285L, fleet number BH 1325. Operates 332 to Bristol.

Scheduled for an April release RRP £34.50

28012 - Leyland DMS 1 Door – Westerm Scottish

Registration number KJD 2P, fleet number DR 819. Operates route 16 to Crichton.

Scheduled for an April release RRP £34.50

28609 - GM Standard Atlantean - G.M Buses Rochdale

Registration number A677 HNB, fleet number RE 8677. Works route 409 to Rochdale.

Scheduled for an April release RRP £34.50

31808 - RMA Routemaster - BEA

Registration number KGJ 610D.

Scheduled for an April release RRP £34.50

38126 - Bristol VRT - Ribble

Registration number NCK 984K, fleet number 1984. Works route 668 to Upperby.

Scheduled for an April release RRP £34.50

EFE In the Shops - February 2016

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week onwards!

15720 - Plaxton Panorama - Ribble

The distinctive cream and dark red of Ribble’s coaching fleet suits the Panorama body. Registered HRN 966G, fleet number 966 works route X40 to Keswick in the Lake District.

RRP £34.50

24331 - 30’ BET Bus - Hebble

This AEC 30’ BET style bus en route to Bridlington on the coast takes this Hebble Motor Services bus a long way from its base in Halifax. Registered PCP 804, fleet number 196 carries newer style fleet names.

RRP £34.50

26329 - Guy Arab II Utility - Burton Corporation

Burton Corporation had a number of ex London Transport Guy’s. This Park Royal bodied bus registered FA 8034, fleet number 28 works route 10 to Acorn Inn and advertises Co Op shopping.

RRP £34.50

EFE Upcoming Releases - January 2016

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for January 2016.

12123 - Harrington Cavalier - Royal Blue NBC

Ex Southdown Vehicle. Registration number 8739 CD, fleet number 2204. En route to Brixham.

Scheduled for a March release

15720 - Plaxton Panorama - Ribble

Registration number HRN 966G, fleet number 966. Operates route X40 to Keswick.

Scheduled for a February release

17231 - Leyland National - Northumbria

Registration number LUP 903T, fleet number 772. Works route 46 to Gosforth via Newcastle.

Scheduled for a March release

24108 - Bedford TK Dropside - Alder Valley NBC

Registration number TPJ 780S, fleet number 60.

Scheduled for a March release

28829 - Leyland Titan - Oxford Bus Company

Registration number KYV 493X, fleet number 973. Operates route 52 to Oxford City Centre.

Scheduled for a March release 

31910 - RML Routemaster - Arriva London

Registration number NML 611E, fleet number RML 2611. Works route 73 to Tottenham Swan.

Scheduled for a March release

EFE In the Shops - December 2014

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

14902 - Leyland National MkII Short - Ribble N.B.C. 

Our Ribble enthusiasts will be please to see a new addition to our range with this MKII Leyland National in NBC colours which will compliment our previously released Leyland Olympian. Registered JCK 849W, fleet number 849, it is shown working on route 646 to Penrith. RRP £32.50

18015 - Daimler Fleetline - Nottingham City Transport

This Park Royal bodied Daimler Fleetline looks elegant in its Nottingham City Transport livery. Shown carrying side adverts for local brewer Home Ales our model is registered 49 NAU, fleet number 49, which operates on route 40 to Wilford Road. RRP £32.50

27317 - Leyland TD1 - Cork City Services
The splendid livery of Cork City Services is again depicted in the classic TD1 form. Registered PI 6049, fleet number 800 it is shown working on a city service to Dillons Cross. RRP £32.50

14410 - Leyland National Short 1 Door - Greater Glasgow P.T.E.

The second of our models to carry the white, yellow and green of Greater Glasgow P.T.E. makes a fine addition to the fleet. Registered GGE 156T, fleet number LN 1 operates route 69 to Hillpark. RRP £32.50

30715 - AEC Renown - North Western

North Western were so impressed with AEC Renown's that they placed a large order for them, our model depicts one such vehicle. Registered VDB 973, fleet number 973, decorated with iconic Dulux advertising and working route 55 to Stockport.  RRP £32.50

36709 - SLF Dart Series 2 One Door - First Southampton

The first of our models to feature the new First corporate livery, shows First Southampton’s SLF Dart looking ultramodern. Registered R426 WPX, fleet number 42526 works route 8 to the City Centre via Hedge End Superstore. RRP £32.50

Upcoming Releases - October 2014

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

14410 - Leyland National Short 1 Door  - Greater Glasgow PTE

Registration number GGE 156T, fleet number LN 1. Operates route 69 to Hillpark. 

Scheduled for a December release

20649 - Plaxton Pointer Dart - Arriva South London

Registration number N675 GUM, fleet number LDR 5. Works route 130 to West Croydon. Scheduled for a November release

39001 - Foden S24 Short 2 Axle Tipper  - Limmer & Trinidad

Registration number HOR 203E.

Scheduled for a January release

14902 - Leyland National MkII Short - Ribble N.B.C. 

Registration number JCK 849W, fleet number 849. Operating route 646 to Penrith. Scheduled for a December release

31708 - RMC Routemaster Coach - Green Line

Registration number 500 CLT, fleet number RMC 1500. Working route 719 to Hemel Hempstead. 

Scheduled for a November release

 RMA - Routemaster Coach & Trailer - B.E.A. Sovereign Holidays

Registration number KGJ 623D carries an advert for Sovereign Holidays. 

Scheduled for a November release

June Release - In The Shops

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists now!

36005 - Leyland RTL Bus - Chieftain

The long established Chieftain fleet was respected over the years and in the 1950’s they purchased a large number of ex London Leyland RTL buses. Our model fleet number 52, registered YVA 776 is on route to Eaglesham and carries adverts for Jean Macgregor Scotch Broth and Dulux paint.  RRP £32.50

38114 - Bristol VRT 2 - Ribble Motor Services

After many recent requests for a Bristol VRT displaying Ribble Motor Services fleet names in cream, fleet number 1979 does just that. Registration number NCK 979J operates route 660 to Harraby East on the outskirts of Carlisle.  RRP £32.50

24330 - 30’ BET Style Coach - East Yorkshire 

This 30’ BET Leyland Tiger Cub is seen in East Yorkshire’s most attractive coaching livery of light blue and cream. Registered 6687 KH, fleet number 687 is en route to Birmingham. RRP £32.50

80403 1959 Tube Train Driving Car “A” Piccadilly Line
Numbered 1012, destination Cockfosters 218.

RRP £55.00
80503 - 1959 Tube Train Driving Car “D” - Piccadilly Line
Numbered 1013, destination Cockfosters 218.

RRP £55.00

Pre Production Update - 38114 VRT Ribble

It has been brought to our attention that our pre-pro image of 38114 VRT RIBBLE is incorrectly displaying gold fleet names. We can confirm that the production model will carry cream fleet names on the front, near and offsides, as displayed below.

38114 - Bristol VRT 2 - RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES

Registration number OCK 100K, fleet number 2000.

Shown operating route 660 to Harraby East.

Scheduled For A May Release

Upcoming Releases - March 2014

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

12120 - Harrington Cavalier - TIMPSONS & SON

Registration number XXT 518, Costal Express operating an Evening Tour.

Scheduled For A June Release

24905 - Plaxton Minibus - METROBUS

Registration number F123 TRU, operates route 351 to Bromley North Station.

Scheduled For A May Release

 

30714 - AEC Renown -  A1 SERVICES

Registration number ASD 890B, en route to Ardrossan via Springvale.

Scheduled For A May Release

 35211 - 36’ BET Style Bus  - BOURNEMOUTH TRANSPORT

Registration number CRU 102C, fleet number 102, operates Circular Tour 1.

Scheduled For A June Release

 36005 - Leyland RTL Bus - CHIEFTAIN

Registration number YVA 776, fleet number 52, en route to Eaglesham.

Scheduled For A May Release

38114 - Bristol VRT 2 - RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES

Registration number OCK 100K, fleet number 2000, operates route 660 to Harraby East.

Scheduled For A May Release