All Aboard: First EFE Bus for 2018

We are pleased to announce the first new EFE model for Jan/Feb 2018 will be a BET bodied AEC Reliance carrying South Yorkshire Transport Livery. 

New to Maidstone & District in 1961, 336 NKT was brought in to Booth & Fisher's fleet in 1973. In 1975 South Yorkshire Pasenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) took over operations, though Booth & Fisher was operated as a separate company for a few years until all vehicles had been repainted in to SYPTE colours.

Our model depicts 336 NKT, in SYPTE livery whilst still carrying the Booth & Fisher legal lettering. Fleet numbered No. 1087, on route 256 to Killamarsh.

E24332 is not only set to be EFE's first model release of 2018, it is also the first EFE model to feature newly tooled side mirrors - one of the many enhancements Bachmann is making to existing EFE castings!


E24332 is currently set for a Jan/Feb release and is available to pre order now from your local Bachmann retailer RRP of £29.95.

Please visit our stockist pages to find your nearest retailer, or our dedicated product pages for more information on our wide variety of products.

EFE Upcoming Releases - July 2016

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

16016 - Leyland PD2 Lowbridge - Todmorden /British Railways

Registration number GWW 39, fleet number 3, En route to Keighley.

July Release - RRP £34.50

  16231 - Bristol MW/LS - Eastern Counties

Registration number PNN 774, fleet number LE 998 Works on service 207. 

 July Release - RRP £34.50

20652 - Plaxton Pointer Dart - Orpington Buses

Registration number P411 MLA,  Operates route R9 to Orpington Station. 

July Release - RRP £34.50

 24907 - Reeve Burgess Minibus - First Cymru

Registration number E299 VEP, fleet number 299. Works route 44 to Grenfell Park. 

July Release  - RRP £34.50

20457 - Bristol VRIII - Eastern Counties

Registration number BVG 219T, fleet number 219. Operating route 604 to Martham.

August Release - RRP £34.50

35213 - 36’ BET Weymann - Maidstone & District

Registration number EKJ 117C, fleet number 3757. Working route 180 to Brighton. 

August 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 Bachmann Special - 35308 36' Leyland Leopard Southdown

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

Southdown Motor Service celebrates its centenary this year, to mark this we have produced a certificated model of a preserved Leyland Leopard in the classic cream and green Southdown livery. We think this model will be a must have for all fans of historic buses, The Southdown Company, and model bus collecting.

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Southdown Motor Service LTD was created in 1915 amidst the turbulence of WWI, it was formed by the joining of three major operators: Worthing Motor Services, London & South Coast Haulage Co and the country services of the Brighton, Hove & Preston United Omnibus Co.

Over the following years, Southdown acquired many other smaller companies, which brought a diverse collection of vehicles into their fleet, though from the start they showed a preference for buses of Leyland manufacture, which would last until their acquisition in 1969 by the state-owned National Bus Company.Today Southdown lives on as part of the Stagecoach group, which still runs the Portsmouth to Brighton 700 ‘Coastline’ route and still uses some of Southdown’s original depots.

Southdown is remembered for many things, leading the field in British and Continental coach tours, their network of express services from London to the coastal towns of Hampshire and Sussex, but mostly for their fleet of pristine ‘cars’ decorated in a distinctive apple green and cream livery, which left a lasting impression on locals and holidaymakers alike.

35308 - 36' BET 6 Bay Leyland Leopard - Southdown

Our model depicts the preserved 36’ Marshal bodied Leyland Leopard BUF 122C, which first entered service with Southdown in 1965. Decorated in the classic livery, numbered 122 and shown working on route 18 to Brighton. Each model will be issued a numbered certificate in a unique Southdown Ticket design.

This model is priced £32.95 and is available to pre-order now from Bachmann stockists!

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

July Releases - In The Shops

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists now!

29806 - Wright SLF Dennis Lance  - Badgerline 

Decorated in the ever popular West Country fleet of Badgerline, these low floored Wright Dennis Lance were a familiar sight in and around Bath. Registration number M142 FAE, fleet number 142 works route 13B to Kingsmead Square. RRP £32.50

12120 - Harrington Cavalier - Timpsons

18 years on our second general release of a Timpson’s coach, this time featuring a Cavalier. Timpson & Son of South London were a regular sight operating their Coast Express services and our model registered XXT 518 is on an Evening Tour.  RRP £32.50

35211 - 36’ BET Style Bus - Bournemouth Transport

The bright and cheerful livery of Bournemouth Corporation transport on our 36’ BET Weymann bodied Leyland Leopard adds further to the Guy Arab II Utility and other previously released models in their colours. Registered CRU 102C, fleet number 102 

operates Circular Tour 1. RRP £32.50

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

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