EFE In The Shops - 31514 RM Routemaster Shop Linker

Available from Bachmann Europe stockists from this week onwards.

31514 - RM Routemaster - London Transport Shop Linker

Our model depicts one such Routemaster, RM 59, registered VLT 59, as it would have appeared in the first few weeks in service as a Shop Linker. Shown running out of Stockwell garage, displaying in-house advertising for the shop linker service and running with the early blind displaying the 30p fare. RRP £37.50

EFE In The Shops - April 2016

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

31910 - RML Routemaster - Arriva London

A very common sight through the West End and up into North London during the 1980’s working the popular route 73. Travelling to the Tottenham Swan from Marble Arch, Arriva’s RML 2611, registered NML 611E carries period adverts and is sure to prove popular.

RRP £34.50

EFE In The Shops - September 2015

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

32005 - RCL Routemaster Coach - London Country

Working out of Dorking Garage our long Routemaster Coach displays London Country’s “flying polo” logo. Fleet number RCL 2244, registered CUV 244C is operating route 414 to Reigate and is one of only a handful of RCL Routemasters decorated in this livery. RRP £34.50

25005 - Bristol RELL Flat Front - West Yorkshire NBC

The West Yorkshire fleet is a favourite with many collectors and we receive many requests for more models from this fleet. In N.B.C. livery this flat screened RELL registered BWU 552H and numbered 1287 in the fleet is working route 16 to Harrogate. RRP £34.50

Fake Models On eBay

It has been brought to our attention that a number of fake models of our recent Tower Transit Routemaster are being offered for sale on eBay.

There are many things wrong with the fake models most notable is that the model used is an old casting not the modified RM casting we now use, also the models are not being supplied in the bespoke box that Tower Transit commissioned.

We are currently seeking legal advice on this matter so would like ask you to please make sure if you intend to buy a Tower Transit Routemaster that you are purchasing it from a reputable source.

31513 - AEC Routemaster - London Transport Tower Transit
Our model depicts RM 1204, registered 204 CLT working on route 9 to trafalgar Square, and displaying Visit Australia advertising all round.

EFE Tower Transit Commission - 31513 Routemaster London Transport

We were recently commissioned by Tower Transit to make a model of an iconic London Routemaster. After the withdrawal of their heritage route 9H by TFL, Tower Transit wanted to pay tribute to this route by creating a commemorative model for use as a Christmas gift for its employees.

31513 - AEC Routemaster - London Transport Tower Transit
Our model depicts RM 1204, registered 204 CLT working on route 9 to trafalgar Square, and displaying Visit Australia advertising all round.

This model was produced by Tower Transit for internal use only and will not be made available for sale direct to the public.

EFE Commission - 33103D Arriva London Lord Mayors Show 2014

The Lord Mayor’s Show took place on Saturday 8th Nov, it was the 799th such show, which introduces the new Mayor of London to the City, and this year Arriva London entered an iconic open top Routemaster in the parade to celebrate the day, and their support for charities through the Payroll Giving scheme.

To mark Arriva London's entry in the 2014 Lord Mayor's Show, in support of payroll giving, Arriva London's Heritage Fleet have commissioned EFE to produce a limited edition 1:76 scale replica of their Routemaster RMC 1464.

33103D - RMC Routemaster - Arriva Heritage Lord Mayors Show 2014

Our model is registered 464 CLT, fleet numbered RMC 1464, show operating on route 76 to Waterloo and carries advertising banners showing Arriva London employees who are supporting their favourite charities through the Payroll Giving Scheme.

This model is limited to 200 pieces and is available for £29.99 each exclusively from the Arriva Shop

July Releases - In The Shops

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

36707 - SLF Dart Series 2 One Door - Bus Ereann

The Bus Eireann fleet continues to excite our collectors and this splendid addition should be well received. Registered 00-D-89232, fleet number DPC 12 is working route 8 to Mervue, Radharc Na Mara. RRP £32.50

31512 - RM Routemaster - London Transport

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the iconic Routemaster and to commemorate this achievement we have made for our collectors RM 60. Working out of Dalston garage and registered VLT 60 it is working route 47 to the Monument. RRP £32.50

In The Shops - 31511 - RM - London Transport 1977 Silver Jubilee

Bachmann Europe's much-anticipated 25th Anniversary Routemaster is in the Shops Now!!

31511 - RM Routemaster - London Transport Silver Jubilee

Our model depicts SRM 25 (RM 1850) registered 850 DYE, which was sponsored by Woolworth. Shown on its south London route, 1 to Marylebone, which it ran from Mon-Sat, between 11th April and 25th June 1977 and was operated out of the New Cross Garage. RRP £32.75   

Silver Routemaster SRM 25 is available through all Bachmann Stockists. We anticipate that this famous Routemaster livery will be very popular and so would advise our collectors to order as possible!

EFE Commission - Evolution Of The London Bus

London Transport Commissioned two more EFE models decorated with the Evolution Of The London Bus adverts, for sale at the Routemaster 60 celebrations held at Finsbury Park on the of the 12th & 13th of July.

 34101C - RT - LT Evolution of the London Bus

Destination of Route 152 to Mitcham Cricketers, fleet number RT 469,

registration number HLX 286. RRP £36.99

 38901A - AEC RCL Routemaster - LT Evolution of the London Bus

With a destination of Route 149 to Victoria, fleet number RCL 2256,

registration number CUV 256C. RRP £36.99

These models were exclusively for sale at Year of the Bus events, any remainders will be available through the London Transport Museum's Online Shop

EFE Commission - Evolution of the London Bus

To commemorate 2014 the Year of the Bus, London Transport Museum commissioned three EFE models to be sold at their Regent Street Cavalcade which was held on the 22nd of June 2014.

 31503F - AEC Routemaster - LT Evolution of the London Bus

With a destination of Route 9 to Mortlake Garage, fleet number RM1563,

registration number 563 CLT.

Only 24 models were made!
*SOLD OUT* 

31510A - AEC Routemaster - LT Evolution of the London Bus

With a destination of Route 11 to Fulham Broadway, fleet number RM20, registration number VLT 20.

Available to purchase now from the London Transport Museum Shop £36.99
*Please note this model is only available online and in very limited numbers*

28822A - Leyland Titan - Evolution of the London Bus

Destination 184 to Elephant & Castle, fleet number T561, registration number NUW 561Y.

Available to purchase now from the London Transport Museum Shop £36.99
*Please note this model is only available online and in very limited numbers*

For other exclusive EFE models visit the London Transport Museum Shop!

Bachmann Exclusive: 31511 - RM - London Transport Silver Jubilee

This year marks Bachmann Europe's 25th year in the Model and Hobby industry. To commemorate this anniversary they have commissioned a model of one of London's iconic Routemasters, 850 DYE (RM 1850) decorated as it would have appeared during the Silver Jubilee celebrations of 1977.

Between April and November 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, London Transport operated a special fleet of 25 silver Routemasters. This newly painted fleet was temporarily renumbered SRM1 to SRM25 and ran on various routes in and out of central London. 

Image Source: Mike Rhodes on Flikr

Each vehicle was given a sponsor who paid for exclusive advertising on their vehicle. The interiors were fitted with specially designed woollen carpets. Commemorative individualised yellow tickets were issued to the boarding passengers on all Silver Buses, with the exception of one SRM18.

31511 - RM Routemaster - London Transport Silver Jubilee

Our model depicts SRM 25 (RM 1850) registered 850 DYE, which was sponsored by Woolworth. Shown on its south London route, 1 to Marylebone, which it ran from Mon-Sat, between 11th April and 25th June 1977 and was operated out of the New Cross Garage. 

RRP £32.75
Scheduled for a July Release

Silver Routemaster SRM 25 will be available through all Bachmann Stockists from July 2014. We anticipate that this famous Routemaster livery will be very popular and so would advise our collectors to pre-order it as soon as possible!

Upcoming Releases - May 2014

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

17229 - Leyland National Mk 1 Long - Konectbus

Registration number UFX 852S, fleet number 152. Operates route 17 to Dereham.

Scheduled For an August Release 

31512 - RM Routemaster - London Transport

Registration number VLT 60, fleet number RM 60. Works route 47 to Monument. Scheduled For a July Release    

36707 - SLF Dart Series 2 One Door - Bus Eireann 

Registration number OO-D-89232, fleet number DPC 12. Works route 8 to Mervue, Radharc Na Mara.  Scheduled For a July Release 

37602 - AEC Ergo 2 Axle Flatbed - London Brick Company 

Registration number CMB 242C, fleet number H I. 

Scheduled For an August Release

38113 - Bristol VRT 2 - Southdown

Registration number TCD 507J, fleet number 507. Working route 319 to Tunbridge Wells.

Scheduled For a July Release 

23805 - Alexander Atlantean - Glasgow P.T.E. 

Registration number SGD 643, fleet number LA 65. Operating route 58 to Dalmuir West.
Scheduled For a July Release

February New Releases - In The Shops

Available To Order From Exclusive First Editions Stockists Now!

38702 -  Alexander Y Type Bus - Eastern Counties

This ex Midland Alexander vehicle is the second release of our Y Type Bus and is in the popular livery of Eastern Counties. Registered DLS 355V, fleet number 1811 works route 200 to Newmarket. RRP £32.50

31806 -  RMA Routemaster  -  Clydeside Quicksilver

Quicksilver was the name given to Clydeside’s coaching side of operations and this RMA Routemaster would have been well suited to the job. Registered KGJ 614D, fleet number SRMA 1 would have been operating route 4 to Ayr for a special occasion. RRP £32.50

36304 - Bedford TK Short Dropside - Russell Of Bathgate

Continuing to build our Russell of Bathgate fleet of commercial vehicles. Bedford TK short dropside registered FSX 165 has this well known Scottish Company’s fleet number of 128 and adds to our previously released ERF KV model.  RRP £29.00