In The Shops - September 2014

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

17229 - Leyland Nation MKI Long - Konectbus

Konectbus is an independent fleet based in the centre of Norfolk. Operating amongst their modedn buses is the beautifully restored Leyland National which is popular with local travelers. Registered UFX 852S, fleet numbered 152 and is shown working route 17 to Dereham. RRP £32.50

27508 - Wright Scania Axcess - Midland Classic

The first of a new fleet in our range, Midland Classic of Burton upon Trent operate a large and varied fleet in the Derby area. Registered S371 SET, fleet number 71 operates route 21 to Swadlincote Bus Park. RRP £32.50

35212 - AEC Swift 6 Bay Bus - Sheffield Transport

A new variation of our 36' BET 6 bay casting, this AEC Swift is decorated in the livery of Sheffield Transport. Registered DWB 51H, fleet numbered 51 and operating route 85 to Gainsborough. RRP £32.50

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

We are continuing to build on our Plymouth Citybus fleet of models and think this SLF Dart looks very smart in the red and white of the Citybus livery. Registered R123 OFJ, fleet numbered 23 and is shown operating on route 25 to West Hoe.  RRP £32.50

Bachmann Exclusive: 16137 - Leyland PD2 - C.I.E.

We were recently asked by Bachmann Europe Plc to produce another exclusive model which will be available solely from Bachmann retailers and in very limited numbers.

16137 - Leyland PD2 Highbridge - C.I.E. (Córas Iompair Éireann)

This striking Leyland PD2 Highbridge bus is decorated in the later cream and blue livery of Ireland’s C.I.E. (Córas Iompair Éireann) Bus Company and carries the broken wheel logo. Based in the Dublin area, this PD2 is shown working on local route A78 to Aston’s Quay. Registered ZJ 1388 and running on fleet number R428, it carries colourful side adverts for Amicardo Irish Sherry and Fruitfield Jam. 

RRP £32.95

In The Shops - September 2014

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

20647 - Plaxton Pointer Dart - North Western Premier

Our Plaxton Pointer Dart is route branded showing North Western Premier Services 37/38 to Warrington, Thelwall, Lymm and Altrincham. Registered M172 YKA, fleet number 1172 operates route 38 to Warrington Bus Station.  RRP £32.50

34303 -  AEC 2 RT 2 Bus - London Transport

AEC 2 RT 2 Bus registration number 248 FXT, Fleet number RT 73. This central London Transport bus operates route 14 to Putney, with period British Railway adverts it is sure to prove popular. RRP £32.50

Upcoming Releases - August 2014

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

16537 - Leyland MCW Atlantean - WALLASEY CORPORATION

Registration number JHF 826, fleet number 26. Operating route 3 to Seacombe via Wallasey Village. 

Scheduled For a November Release

 20648 - PLaxton Pointer Dart - BRIGHTON & HOVE 

Registration number J987 JNJ, fleet number 87. Works route 33 to Haywards Heath.

Scheduled For a November Release

 28908 - GM Standard Atlantean -  EAST KENT

Registration number ONF 657R, fleet number 7557. Works route 605 to Whitstable, Herne Bay & Hillborough.

Scheduled For an November Release  

32308 - Bristol RELH Coach - WEST YORKSHIRE

Registration number OWT 241E, fleet number CRG 1. En route to Harrogate, Yorkshire / Blackpool.

Scheduled For an November Release  

36709 - SLF Dart Series 2 One Door - FIRST SOUTHAMPTON

Registration number R426 WPX, fleet number 42526. On route 8 to City Centre via Hedge End Superstore.

Scheduled For an November Release

38115 - Bristol VRT - WESTERN S.M.T.
Registration number NAG 583G, fleet number 2262. Works route 35 to Greenock via Largs. Scheduled For a November Release

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