August Releases - In The Shops

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists now!

38112 - Bristol VRT - Western National

This Bristol VRT adds to our Western National fleet of models in their traditional Tilling green and cream colours. Registered OTA 293G, fleet number 1059 operates route 7 to Mount Batten, Plymouth. RRP £32.50

23804 - Alexander Atlantean - Gateshead District

It has been some time since Gateshead District’s green and cream colours have graced our models. Registered CCN 334C, fleet number 134, our Alexander Atlantean operates route 7 to Fawdon via Tyne Bridge.RRP £32.50

38113 - Bristol VRT 2 - Southdown

Following the demand for our previously released Southdown VRT is fleet number 507 which could possibly be another sellout. Registered TCD 507J it is on route 319 to Tunbridge Wells. 

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

Collectors Association - Subscriber Model - 25th Anniversary of EFE

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to present our Collectors Association Members with two special models, to mark our 25 years in the model industry!

Having started the 1:76 scale collectable market for detailed and accurate model road vehicles, in 1988/89, we are proud to be still at the forefront of this fascinating hobby after 25 years. Our first RT bus was launched onto an unsuspecting world in August 1989 and since 1990 we have delighted our collectors with a steady flow of between six and eight new collectable models per month. 

To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Exclusive First Editions we have produced 2 special models for our subscribers to enjoy. One features a Leyland RTL bus and the other features a Leyland Titan bus, both in silver and red liveries. There are limited numbers available making them very collectable and valuable.

36006  - Leyland RTL Bus - Exclusive First Editions 25th Anniversary

Originally part of the London Transport fleet, these buses had a standard RT body adapted to fit onto a Leyland chassis. Extra buses were urgently required to help complement the production of the standard AEC RT bus to supply London with new buses after the war. The main distinguishing feature identifying the RTL bus from the standard AEC RT bus was the Leyland radiator. £32.50 including UK P&P

29207 - Leyland Titan Bus - Exclusive First Editions 25th Anniversary

To replace the problematic Daimler DMS fleet, London Transport designed their own specific version of the rear engine Olympian bus and used the Leyland Titan name to identify it. These Titan buses were successful in London and became the predominant rear engine buses in the London fleet. £32.50 including UK P&P

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

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