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News Release -
1st
September 2010
CMNL UK Release Update
Danny Chan writes:
“Below you will find the latest news from CMNL. CMNL is making a change
to the way information is being presented. Part One includes all models
that have had the pre-production samples produced and authorised by the
operators. Expected production dates are given for these models. Part
Two includes all other planned models that are awaiting pre-production
samples to be made and / or final operator authorisation. Expected
production dates will NOT be given for these models. CMNL hopes to be
able to give an update in November on any new information that is
available.”
CMNL
UK
Release Update
Part One : Models
that have had the pre-production samples produced and authorised for
final production by the operator
1. ukbus 1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident
ukbus 1050 : Stagecoach in Hull (18434 – YN06 LML) – September 2010
2. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
ukbus 3033 : Thamesdown Transport (102 – KE53 VDY) – December 2010
3. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
ukbus 7012 : Arriva Durham County (4647 – NK05 GXA) – October 2010
4. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
ukbus 8017 : Arriva Southern Counties (4055 – GN09 AXH) – November
2010
ukbus 8018 : Hedingham (L370 – EU58 JCJ) – October 2010
5. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
ukbus 9005 : Reading Buses (1128 – HE58 KCE) – October 2010
Part Two : Planned
models that are awaiting pre-production samples to be made and / or
final operator authorisation
1. ukbus 0000 range : Commissioned Models
No
new releases, for sale through the CMNL dealer network, are planned for
the current period.
2. ukbus 1000 range : The Alexander
ALX400/Dennis Trident
ukbus 1049 : Magic Bus (17647 – W647 RND)
ukbus 1051 : Stagecoach North East Coastliner 68 (18147 – PX04 DOA)
3. ukbus 2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident
ukbus 2018 : Edinburgh Tour (515 – V515 ESC)
4. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
ukbus 3032 : Stagecoach Ribble (702 – W702 BFV)
5. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
ukbus 4014 : First in Glasgow (30107 – K174 EUX)
6. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
ukbus 5024 : Go-Northern (5281 – NK07 KPR)
ukbus 5026 : Arriva The Shires (3929 – BG59 FCZ)
7. ukbus 5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G
ukbus 5113 : Bournemouth University (4001 – BX02 YYZ)
8. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
ukbus 6030 : Stagecoach in Devon (Park & Ride) (19570 – WA59 FWS)
9. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
No releases are outstanding for the current period
10. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
ukbus 0034 : Docklands Buses (SE46 – LX10 AVD)
ukbus 8019 : Stagecoach in Manchester (36107 – MX59 JCY)
11. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
ukbus 9006 : Transdev London (SP164 – YP59 OEZ)
ukbus 9007 : Brighton & Hove (725 – YP09 HWM)
12. hkbus 2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian
No releases are outstanding for the current period
13. ukplus range of associated street furniture
ukplus 1005 – Southampton bus stop set
14. ukvan range
ukvan 1008 : Rygor Commercials (WU59 KXM)
15. Irish models
No new releases are planned for the current period
Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated
completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at
your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process.
News Release - 10th
August 2010
ukbus 6031 Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid
London General
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the third
release of the newly retooled casting, Alexander Dennis Enviro400H
Hybrid, the revolutionary modern double-decker in the United Kingdom.
This is ukbus 6031 wearing outstanding London Hybrid Bus “Green Leaves”
livery.
ukbus 6031 represents fleet number EH5 (LX08 DDO) in service on route 24
heading to Pimlico.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid double decker has taken the
market by storm with its excellent reliability and fuel consumption
savings of greater than 30%. The hybrid drive system also delivers
improved emissions including reduced Particulate Matter and Oxides of
Nitrogen.
London General is one of the London bus operators to use Enviro400H
vehicles. The bus is subject to a number of trials and used to promote
this type of vehicle across the UK by Alexander Dennis.
The 17 ADL hybrid vehicles in their first year of service have saved
over 150 Tonnes of CO2.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid ukbus 6031 is a one-piece casting
whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the
livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.
The livery promotes the green credentials of this type of bus by means
of the large leaves on each side.
Another main feature on the ukbus 6031 model is its dual individual tree
protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant,
with its curved windscreens on both upper and lower deck. The re-tooled
ukbus 6031 model replicates all new items at the engine room correctly.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro400H Hybrid in new
specifications, such as, re-located destination blind at the rear, newly
designed ventilation grille above the lower-deck window at the back, and
extensive portrayal of handrails on upper and lower deck, etc. The
headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more
realistic.
The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R.
China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK)
respectively. The ukbus 6031 model is limited to 888 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
26th
July 2010
New Casting
cnbus 3001 Sunwin SWB6120V4LE / Volvo B7RLE
Sunwin Demonstration livery
Having made the significant success of its previous cnbus ranges,
Creative Master Northcord Limited has proudly released its third
Sunwin-bodied cnbus casting.
This is cnbus 3001, a Volvo B7RLE with Sunwin body that carries forward
the family resemblance of the original cnbus 1000 range onto this new,
low-floor chassis.
The livery is that of the Ba-Shi Group on which many Expo 2010
decorations have been applied. These include front, side and rear
destinations and the mascot for Expo 2010 on nearside and on rear as
well as, on the offside, the “Better City – Better Life” slogan that has
been at the heart of Shanghai’s redevelopment leading up to May 1st
2010.
The Volvo B7RLE chassis, which is the basis for the Sunwin SWB6120V4LE,
features the Volvo D7E290-EC01 7.1 litre engine rated at 290bhp coupled
to a ZF 6HP automatic gearbox. The bus measures 11880mm in length,
2500mm width and varies in height depending on a/c pod that is fitted.
These different a/c pods make its height 3150, 3230 or 3300mm. The bus
has a 6300mm wheelbase.
Although some components originate from Volvo’s European facilities,
much of the content is now sourced within the PRC. Of the 1500 buses
that were ordered in June 2009 for delivery to Ba-Shi Group before the
start of Shanghai Expo 2010 on 1st May 2010, over half were to be B7R or
B7RLE chassis.
cnbus 3001 captures the latest development from the well-known Shanghai
Sunwin / Volvo B7R. The face of the Sunwin SWB6120V4LE retains the
updated look represented on some cnbus 1000 models from cnbus 1010
onwards, but with a subtle re-design that brings the lower windscreen
edge closer to ground level, because of the super low floor interior,
along with shallower front panels.
The face of the SWB6120V4LE / Volvo B7RLE retains the newer style of
driving lights and driver rear-view mirrors. The high-mounted door-step
illumination and reversing indicator within the mirror arm on the
nearside of the bus is included.
The most recognisable change from cnbus 1000 is in the sleek look of the
side windows with their deeper glazing that brings the bottom of the
window line very close to the top of the wheelarches. This allows the
few passengers who are fortunate to be seated within the low-floor area
and the many passengers who are standing in crush-loading conditions an
unrivalled view through the side windows.
The glazing is applied from the outside on the cnbus 3000 range, in line
with recent CMNL developments.
The rear dome, with very shallow rear window, and deeper engine access
door are further notable modifications to the original cnbus 1000 range
casting. The engine access door opens to reveal the different engine and
components when compared to the original cnbus 1000 range. Although not
included on cnbus 3001, there is a high-level brake light repeater
situated in the rear dome below the window on the 2009 and 2010
deliveries.
CMNL is making further modifications onto the new tooling. cnbus 3001
has a brand new seating plan. There is a row of single seats on the
offside together with doubles on the nearside within the totally flat
main passenger area forward of the centre doors. Behind the driver’s
position, the electrics cupboard and the control box for the passenger
information systems (route information and real-time video broadcast)
are located on the offside front wheelbox.
The brand new cnbus3001 model also features correctly replicated
handrails and the two LCD monitors. The driver’s area has lost the
manual gearstick that has been a feature throughout the cnbus 1000 range
because the B7RLE chassis has an automatic gearbox. Also within the
driver’s area is a centrally mounted, internal, rear-view mirror below
the destination box.
cnbus 3001 features excellent detailing, inside and out. This is a
one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and
application of the livery on which all logos and lettering are clearly
legible on the white / green paint. The model has no unnecessary metal
poles to hold it together.
The cnbus 3001 model is limited to 1200 pieces for worldwide
distribution. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited
(UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia),
cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.
News Release -
22nd
July 2010
ukbus 0034 Alexander
Dennis Enviro200Dart
Go-Ahead London, Docklands Buses
The Go-Ahead London Enviro200 model (based on SE46 – LX10 AVD as seen in
the associated photograph) will be released as ukbus 0034 in line with
CMNL company protocol for identifying models that do not comply with the
original design such as this 10.2 metre Enviro200 bus that is being
modelled using the existing 10.7m length casting.
The model was previously announced as “Blue Triangle” and was to the
correct length for the real bus but, following operator requests, the
Go-Ahead London subsidiary Docklands Buses was the preferred choice.
However, as the correct length model was not available, CMNL is making
use of the existing tooling for the revised model.
The previously published model reference numbers for the two London
models have been transposed so that First London Enviro200 is ukbus 8015
and the former reference number ukbus 8016 will not be used for the time
being, although it may be revived at a later date.
Creative Master Northcord Limited has confirmed that the model numbers
of the following releases have been interchanged:
ukbus 8015 : Docklands Buses (SE46 – LX10 AVD) will now be released
as ukbus 8016
ukbus 8016 : First London (DMS 44414 – YX09 FLP) will now be released
as ukbus 8015
News Release -
8th
July 2010
ukbus 8015 Alexander
Dennis Enviro200Dart
First London
Creative Master
Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of ukbus 8015,
Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart, the seventh London-liveried replica on
the new casting of this distinctive modern single-decker in the United
Kingdom.
ukbus 8015 represents fleet number DMS 44414 (YX09 FLP), running on
service E10 bound for Ealing Broadway.
Since 2008 First London has received a number of batches of dual door
10.2m long Alexander Dennis 200s and these were joined in 2009 by 8.9m
long single door versions for routes with limited clearance. DMS 44414
is one of twenty delivered to Greenford depot for routes E5 and E10.
This batch, along with 10.2m versions and Enviro400s delivered at the
same time, were the first London buses to have driver’s seat belts.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart ukbus 8015 is a one-piece casting
whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the
livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior in the replica. These features inside the compartment
represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro200Dart, such as
the additional seats on the wheel arch on the offside, and extensive
portrayal of handrails in the compartment. The engine room door at the
back can be opened and there is a replica of the environmental-friendly
engine inside it.
The brand new Enviro200Dart bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan),
cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The
ukbus 8015 model is limited to 804 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
8th
July 2010
cnbus 1018 Sunwin / Volvo B7R SWB6120V4
Shanghai Ba-Shi Erqi Public Transport Company Limited
Having made the
significant success of its cnbus 1017 replica, Creative Master Northcord
Limited has proudly released its fourth Sunwin / Volvo B7R model of a
bus working on route 49 in Shanghai Puxi Area, cnbus 1018. It is
carrying the brand new standard white / green Shanghai Ba-Shi Public
Transportation (Group) Company Limited livery with black headlight
cluster surrounds. The model is also contained within the new generic
box for cnbus family models.
cnbus 1018 represents fleet number SWK 228 and it is featured running on
空調49
(air-con route 49). The font used for the fleet number differs from the
previously issued cnbus 1017 (SWK-226) and the new model carries the
black headlight surrounds to differentiate further with cnbus 1017.
It is with regret that, due to inattention by the factory staff, this
model was produced carrying the registration
沪B‧46479
that belongs to SWK-226 (cnbus 1017). Fortunately, CMNL has been able to
intercept the shipment before reaching its distributors and a
replacement registration for SWK-228 (registration
沪B‧46647)
has been attached to the bottom of the plastic box, as a sticker, for
collectors to apply to restore the authenticity for which CMNL is known.
cnbus 1018 features the new face of the well known Shanghai Sunwin /
Volvo B7R. It has new front lights and front dome representing the
latest unique style of these Chinese-built bus bodies on the
European-design Volvo chassis. The model also replicates the new style
of driver rear-view mirrors that are less expensive to repair and to
replace, instead of the “rabbit ear” style previously replicated. The
new style of mirror arm also includes the high-mounted door-step
illumination and reversing indicator within the mirror arm on the
nearside of the bus. The rear dome and deeper engine access door are
further notable modifications to the original cnbus 1000 range casting.
CMNL is making further modification onto the tooling. cnbus 1018 has a
brand new seating plan. There is a row of single seats on the offside
together with a backward-facing single seat on the front wheel arch
behind the driver’s position. Furthermore, cnbus 1018 is the first model
to feature the man driver figure who is sitting on the driving seat. The
driver figure is modeled wearing the new uniform that was introduced
from the beginning of May 2010.
cnbus 1018 is the fourth Sunwin / Volvo B7R replica carrying the route
49 since 2003. These models are telling a brief history of the
development of the public transport in the City of Shanghai within the
same period.
cnbus 1002 was carrying white and pink colours representing, at that
time, the ownership of the company, Shanghai Shen Xin Bus Company, which
was a Sino-Singapore joint venture company that commenced operation in
March 1998.
Soon after, with the acquisition by Shanghai Dazhong Group Company,
cnbus 1008 was produced, carrying the red and metallic blue colour.
In March 2009, the Shanghai Ba-Shi Public Transportation (Group) Company
Limited was established. The Company currently operates most public
transport bus services in the Puxi Area in Shanghai. The buses are all
carrying the standard white and green colours. Shanghai Shen Xin Bus
Company was renamed Shanghai Ba-Shi Erqi (No.2) Public Transport Company
Limited after becoming a member of the Company. The third route 49 model
(cnbus 1017) replicated this change, and featured the lady driver
figure.
cnbus 1018 features excellent detailing, inside and out. This is a
one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and
application of the standard Shanghai Ba-Shi Public Transportation
(Group) Company livery on which all logos and lettering are clearly
legible on the white / green paint.
In particular, the model features the brand-new metal badging, on the
sides above the wheelarches, of Shanghai Ba-Shi Erqi Public Transport
Company Limited and also features the special banner at the top of the
front windscreen that advertises the big event of 2010 – the Shanghai
Expo 2010.
The side destination blinds are carrying the bilingual wordings (
Chinese / English ) which is unusual on Shanghai buses. Two routes that
terminate at Shanghai Stadium carry such bi-lingual destination boards –
the other being route 926.
The model has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together.
The cnbus 1018 model is limited to 456 pieces for worldwide
distribution. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited
(UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia),
cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.
News Release -
21st
June 2010
ukbus 9004, Scania OmniCity
Thames Travel
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
ukbus 9004, the Polish-built double-deck single-door Scania OmniCity and
the distinctive, modern double-decker in the United Kingdom.
The fourth livery to be carried on the brand new model is Thames Travel,
in its standard livery.
ukbus 9004 represents fleet number 408 (DU08 HGM), working on route X40
bound for Oxford.
Thames Travel is based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The company started
in 1998 with a fleet of four vehicles and has gone from strength to
strength, expanding to its position as the third largest bus operator in
Oxfordshire.
Thames Travel currently employs about 75 staff and maintains a fleet of
34 vehicles. Its services cover the geographical area of South
Oxfordshire and part of West Berkshire, carrying 1.25 million passengers
per year.
408 is one the low floor, easy access vehicles, fitted with the latest
CCTV technology, spacious wheelchair and buggy area, in the fleet of
Thames Travel.
The ukbus 9000 series is seeing a new design feature for the first time
on a CMNL ukbus series double deck model - namely the side windows are
all fitted from the outside. This method gives a smoother finish to the
model’s sides that can assist in the application of tampo printing and
waterslide decals.
The roof of ukbus 9000 models features many of the add-on vents or
aerial cover.
The Polish-built OmniCity double-decker ukbus 9004 is a one-piece
casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows
and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly
legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 9004 model is its twin tree
protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant,
with its curved windscreen, and the large windscreen on the lower deck
is a single-piece unit without any centre dividing strip.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the OmniCity, such as an
additional window at the back, above the rearmost double seats, the
additional ventilation equipment on the upper deck ceiling above the
straight staircase, and the extensive portrayal of handrails on the
upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights and turning signal lights at
the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing
Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus
9004 model is limited to 804 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
7th
June 2010
ukbus 4018, Alexander Royale /
Volvo Olympian
West Coast Motors
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
Alexander “Royale” / Volvo Olympian ukbus 4018. It is carrying West
Coast Motors’ all-red livery.
ukbus 4018 represents N401 GSX that was new to Lothian Buses.
Lothian Buses’ fleet number 401 was a significant bus in the Lothian
fleet as it was, numerically, the first “Royale”-bodied Volvo Olympian
in that fleet, following on from two previous batches of R-type Volvo
Olympians.
After withdrawal by Lothian Buses, their former 401 was repainted into
West Coast Motors’ livery at Ferrymill Motors, Torrance.
After completing its inspections, 401 entered service from Dunoon depot
which is located on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll, on the west coast of
Scotland. From Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, Dunoon is accessible by
road and ferry, using the Cal-Mac or Western Ferries service from
Gourock, or by the scenic road route via Loch Lomond and the “Rest and
Be Thankful”.
ukbus 4018 is featured on route 485 to Blairmore. The intermediate blind
carries the place names : Hunter’s Quay, Sandbank and Kilmun.
ukbus 4018 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the
square-mounted gasket windows and livery application on which all logos
and lettering are clearly legible. Collectors can now make a detailed
comparison of all the different lettering on the ukbus 4017 model of
P281 PSX and ukbus 4018 model of N401 GSX that set them apart from each
other.
Another main feature on the ukbus 4018 models is the extensive handrails
on both upper deck and lower deck. It is one of the significant
achievements on this casting. The headlight and indicator units at the
front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new Volvo Olympian Royale bus models in West Coast Motors
livery will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit
Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing
Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus
4018 model is limited to 528 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
7th
June 2010
cnbus 1017 Sunwin / Volvo B7R
SWB6120V4
Shanghai Ba-Shi No.2 Company
Having made the significant success of its cnbus 1016 replica, Creative
Master Northcord Limited has proudly released its third Sunwin / Volvo
B7R model of a bus working on route 49 in Shanghai Puxi Area, cnbus
1017. It is carrying the brand new standard white / green Shanghai Ba-Shi
Public Transportation (Group) Company Limited livery. The model is
contained within the new generic box for cnbus family models.
cnbus 1017 represents fleet number SWK 226 (registration
沪B 46479)
and it is featured running on
空調49
(air-con route 49).
cnbus 1017 features the new face of the well known Shanghai Sunwin /
Volvo B7R. It has new front lights and front dome representing the
latest unique style of these Chinese-built bus bodies on the
European-design Volvo chassis. The model also replicates the new style
of driver rear-view mirrors that are less expensive to repair and to
replace, instead of the “rabbit ear” style previously replicated. The
new style of mirror arm also includes the high-mounted door-step
illumination and reversing indicator within the mirror arm on the
nearside of the bus. The rear dome and deeper engine access door are
further notable modifications to the original cnbus 1000 range casting.
CMNL is making further modification onto the tooling. cnbus 1017 has a
brand new seating plan. There is a row of single seats on the offside
together with a backward-facing single seat on the front wheel arch
behind the driver’s position. Furthermore, cnbus 1017 is the first model
to feature the lady driver figure who is sitting on the driving seat.
The driver figure is modeled wearing the new uniform that was introduced
from the beginning of May 2010.
cnbus 1017 is the third Sunwin / Volvo B7R replica carrying the route 49
since 2003. These models are telling a brief history of the development
of the public transport in the City of Shanghai within the same period.
cnbus 1002 was carrying white and pink colours representing, at that
time, the ownership of the company, Shanghai Shen Xin Bus Company, which
was a Sino-Singapore joint venture company that commenced operation in
March 1998.
Soon after, with the acquisition by Shanghai Dazhong Group Company,
cnbus 1008 was produced, carrying the red and metallic blue colour.
In March 2009, the Shanghai Ba-Shi Public Transportation (Group) Company
Limited was established. The Company currently operates most public
transport bus services in the Puxi Area in Shanghai. The buses are all
carrying the standard white and green colours. Shanghai Shen Xin Bus
Company was renamed Shanghai Ba-Shi No.2 Company after becoming a member
of the Company.
cnbus 1017 features excellent detailing, inside and out. This is a
one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and
application of the standard Shanghai Ba-Shi Public Transportation
(Group) Company livery on which all logos and lettering are clearly
legible on the white / green paint.
In particular, the model features the brand-new metal badging, on the
sides above the wheelarches, of Shanghai Ba-Shi No.2 Company and also
features the special banner at the top of the front windscreen that
advertises the big event of 2010 – the Shanghai Expo 2010.
The side destination blinds are carrying the bilingual wordings (
Chinese / English ) which is unusual on Shanghai buses. Two routes that
terminate at Shanghai Stadium carry such bi-lingual destination boards –
the other being route 926.
The model has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together.
The cnbus 1017 model is limited to 456 pieces for worldwide
distribution. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited
(UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia),
cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.
News Release -
27th
May 2010
ukbus 6028, Alexander Dennis
Enviro400
Arriva Merseyside
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
Alexander Dennis Enviro400 ukbus 6028. It is carrying Arriva’s corporate
“inter-urban” livery with “crossriver express” route branding.
ukbus 6028 represents fleet number 4408 (CX58 FZV) that was new in
January 2009.
Arriva North West took delivery of these stunning new vehicles in early
January 2009 for use on the company’s prestigious Cross River Express
Services that operate between an assortment of busy towns on the Wirral
Peninsula, through both of the famous Mersey Tunnels beneath the River
Mersey, to Liverpool. These vehicles resulted in both the 437 and the
432 / 433 services becoming fully accessible for the first time.
Such has been the success of these vehicles, that the company has
outgrown its current timetable due to popular customer demand and will
be increasing the level of service on the Cross River Express later in
2010.
Unlike the previous ukbus 6023 Arriva Northumbria, ukbus 6028 is
representing the latest Arriva specifications on ADL Enviro400 vehicles.
These are including the angled staircase behind the driver’s cab, new
driving cab window, and new emergency window at the back.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the
extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks and
replicating the additional monitors in both saloons. The headlights at
the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R.
China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK)
respectively. The ukbus 6028 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
27th
May 2010
ukbus 4017, Alexander Royale /
Volvo Olympian
West Coast Motors
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
Alexander “Royale” / Volvo Olympian ukbus 4017. It is carrying West
Coast Motors’ all-red livery.
ukbus 4017 represents P281 PSX that was new to Lothian Buses.
Although Lothian Buses’ fleet number 281 was not significant
numerically, as the first or last member of the class, she did attain
“iconic” status in her latter days at Lothian Buses because of the
application of a full offside advert for “Scottish Widows”.
After withdrawal by Lothian Buses, their former 281 was converted to
single-door format and, unlike the earlier conversion of 430 in the
Lothian fleet that has also come into WCM ownership, 281 has a tidier
conversion with standard-sized windows on the nearside, lower deck.
Following conversion to single door format, 281 entered service from
Dunoon depot in order to provide additional capacity for the
world-famous Cowal Gathering at the end of August 2009 and thereafter
transferred to Rothesay, on the Isle of Bute that lies within Scotland’s
Firth of Clyde.
ukbus 4017 is featured on route 490 to Rothesay Joint Campus, the
location for Rothesay Primary School and Rothesay Academy. The
intermediate blind features the company name “West Coast Motors”.
ukbus 4017 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the
square-mounted gasket windows and livery application on which all logos
and lettering are clearly legible. When the ukbus 4018 model of N401 GSX
is released, collectors can make a detailed comparison of all different
lettering on the two models that set them apart from each other.
Another main feature on the ukbus 4017 model is the extensive handrails
on both upper deck and lower deck. It is one of the significant
achievements on this casting. The headlight and indicator units at the
front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new Volvo Olympian Royale bus models will be distributed by
John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia),
cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde
Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 4017 model is limited to 528
pieces worldwide.
News Release -
17th
May 2010
CMNL UK Release Update
Update on planned releases for Period 1 (January -
April) 2010
1. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
ukbus 3032 : Stagecoach Ribble (702 – W702 BFV) – September 2010
2. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
ukbus 4014 : First in Glasgow (30107 – K174 EUX) – July 2010
ukbus 4017 : West Coast Motors (P281 PSX) – May 2010
ukbus 4018 : West Coast Motors (N401 GSX) – May 2010
SPECIAL NOTE : the two items above will be released as individual
models, not as part of a twin-pack
3. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
ukbus 5024 : Go-Northern (5281 – NK07 KPR) – July 2010
ukbus 5026 : Arriva The Shires (3929 – BG59 FCZ) – August 2010
4. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
ukbus 6028 : Arriva Merseyside (4408 – CX58 FZV) - May 2010
ukbus 6031 : London General E400H Hybrid (EH5 – LX58 DDO) - June 2010
5. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
ukbus 7012 : Arriva Durham County (4647 – NK05 GXA) – September 2010
6. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
ukbus 8015 : Docklands Buses (SE46 – LX10 AVD) - September 2010
ukbus 8016 : First London (DMS 44414 – YX09 FLP) - June 2010
7. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
ukbus 9004 : Thames Travel (408 – DU08 HGM) - June 2010
8. ukplus range of associated street furniture
ukplus 1005 – Southampton bus stop set – September 2010
Future planned
releases for Period 2 (May - August) 2010
1. ukbus 0000 range : Commissioned Models
No new releases, for sale through the CMNL dealer network, are
planned for the current period.
2. ukbus 1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident
ukbus 1049 : Magic Bus (17647 – W647 RND) – August 2010
ukbus 1050 : Stagecoach in Hull (18434 – YN06 LML) – July 2010
3. ukbus 2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident
ukbus 2018 : Edinburgh Tour (515 – V515 ESC) - August 2010
4. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
ukbus 3033 : Thamesdown Transport (102 – KE53 VDY) – July 2010
5. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
No new releases are planned for the current period
6. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
No new releases are planned for the current period
7. ukbus 5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G
ukbus 5113 : Bournemouth University (4001 – BX02 YYZ) – August 2010
8. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
ukbus 6030 : Stagecoach in Devon (Park & Ride) (19570 – WA59 FWS) -
August 2010
9. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
No new releases are planned for the current period
10. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
ukbus 8017 : Arriva Southern Counties (4055 – GN09 AXH) - August
2010
ukbus 8018 : Hedingham (L370 – EU58 JCJ) - July 2010
11. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
ukbus 9005 : Reading Buses (1128 – HE58 KCE) - July 2010
ukbus 9006 : Transdev London (SP164 – YP59 OEZ) - August 2010
12. hkbus 2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian
No new releases are planned for the current period
13. ukplus range of associated street furniture
No new releases are planned for the current period
14. ukvan range
ukvan 1008 : Rygor Commercials (WU59 KXM) – August 2010
15. Irish models
No new releases are planned for the current period
Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated
completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at
your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process.
News Release - 12th
May 2010
JB0001 Mercedes-Benz Citaro G
Keisei Bus
Creative Master Northcord Limited has now proudly released the first
Mercedes-Benz Citaro G bendy-bus replica in Japanese bus operation. It
is JB0001 Keisei Bus.
Keisei Bus is a big name in Chiba, Japan. Keisei Bus has operated
articulated buses in Makuhari New City area since 1998. It is the first
Japanese operator to have a fleet of the articulated buses running on
the public roads. Keisei Bus was having brand new Volvo B10M bendi-buses
with Fuji Heavy Industry bodywork. Keisei Bus acquired 10 brand new
Mercedes-Benz Citaro G Euro5 buses to replace the Volvos. All new buses
entered into service in February 2010, running in a loop service between
Makuhari Hongo Station, Makuhari New City, Kaihin Makuhari Station and
Marine Stadium.
The Mercedes-Benz Citaro G JB0001 model’s clean lines accentuate the
square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on
which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature
on the model is the extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight /
indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the
rear are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The JB0001 three-door Mercedes-Benz G bus model is limited to 200 pieces
for the UK, Australia, P.R. of China and Hong Kong. They will be
distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics
(Australia), cnmycar.com (China), and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK)
respectively.
News Release -
7th
May 2010
ukvan 0001 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Panel Van
John Ayrey Diecasts
John Ayrey Die-Casts are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of
a 1:76 scale version of their recently delivered Mercedes Sprinter High
Roof Van. The model is finished in the authentic John Ayrey Diecasts
livery of red & gold on a metallic black base colour, featuring accurate
lettering and correct numberplates.
UKVAN0001 is contained within a specially shaped plastic blister tray
that has a clear plastic cover to hold the model securely in place. The
blister is attached to a well presented card backing sheet incorporating
the ‘John Ayrey Diecasts’ logo, the ‘Creative Master Northcord’ logo &
standard CMNL packaging colours.. The model can be accessed by peeling
the top plastic cover away from the card backing sheet and removing the
tray. For the retailer, this new form of expendable packaging has been
designed so it can be displayed hung from a wall-mounted display, or it
can also be placed in a free-standing position.
Key features of the UKVAN series, include interior detail showing the
driver’s instrument binnacle, steering wheel, single driver’s seat and
twin passenger seat at the front, and also chassis detail that includes
replicated drive-train and exhaust system as well as fuel tank and spare
wheel. The windscreen wipers are individually made pieces and therefore
the models are not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
The UKVAN0001 model will be available during May, and will be an initial
un-certificated run of 1,008 pieces.
News Release -
7th
May 2010
ukbus 4015 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian
Lothian Buses
Following the significant success in launching the new casting of the
Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian model in the livery of Lothian
Buses in 2005, Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the fourth
livery on this casting relating to Lothian Buses – ukbus 4015 in Lothian
Buses’ fully madder and white, with increased white, on route 15A.
ukbus 4015 represents Lothian Buses fleet number 269 (P269 PSX).
Lothian Buses’ 269 was withdrawn on the morning of 29th July 2009 and
was the last fully madder and white Royale to operate across the city
centre in normal service. The model is being recreated as it was, on
that day, when it operated its last normal service journey.
The withdrawal of 269 left 4 Royales in the main fleet : 432 in “Lothian
Red” and 272, 278 and 282 with madder and white fronts only as the
remaining bodywork was covered in advertising for Scottish Hydro
Electric.
The final day for multi-step entrance buses, in normal service, was
exactly one month later – on 29th August 2009 when the remaining buses
were joined, for a very low-key, final journey to duplicate service 23,
by Lothian Buses’ “preserved” Royale 285.
Additionally, 433, in “Boat Bus” livery, still operates the service
between Waverley Bridge and South Queensferry where it coordinates with
the “Forth Belle” boat for cruises on the River Forth, during 2010.
ukbus 4015 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the
gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering
are clearly legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 4015 model is its
extensive handrails on both upper deck and lower deck. It is one of the
significant achievements on this casting when new. The rectangular
headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual
components to look more realistic.
The brand new dual-door Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian double-deck bus
models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit
Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P.
R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 4015
model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
6th
May 2010
ukbus 6022
Alexander Dennis Enviro400
Stagecoach in Devon
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
Alexander Dennis Enviro400 ukbus 6022, the seventh version of Stagecoach
livery on the
re-tooled casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United
Kingdom. The replica is carrying the standard Stagecoach livery but with
very special route-branding on the bus.
ukbus 6022 represents fleet number 19322 (WA08 NOH).
Stagecoach in Devon 19322 is one of a batch that was delivered to Devon
in the summer of 2008 with route-branding livery for the service 2. It
is the trunk route (Exeter – Newton Abbot) in partnership with Devon
County Council. The service is packaged as “go2” and the bus is
decorated with some special and attractive icons of Newton Abbot.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the
extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks. The
headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more
realistic.
CMNL’s Enviro400 model ukbus 6022 has additional features to Stagecoach
‘Provincial’ specification, including redesigned windows at the driving
cab, an additional rear-facing seat at the rear of the upper-deck and
redesigned rear dome incorporating a representation of the opening
emergency window but lacking the indent for additional upper-saloon
ventilation equipment found on some other Enviro400s.
The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R.
China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK)
respectively. The ukbus 6022 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
6th
May 2010
ukbus 6027
Alexander Dennis Enviro400
Western Greyhound
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
Alexander Dennis Enviro400 ukbus 6027, in allover green livery, on the
casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom.
ukbus 6027 represents Cornwall-based Western Greyhound Ltd 402 (WK58 EAC).
It is one of two ADL400s purchased by Western Greyhound primarily for
the use on the trunk route 510 (Newquay – Exeter). It is a 78-seat
low-height version of the ADL400 and one of the first new double-deckers
built for this award-winning company. Western Greyhound has expanded
fast over its existence since 1998 now operating 100 vehicles the length
and breadth of Cornwall.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the
extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks. The
headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more
realistic.
The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R.
China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK)
respectively. The ukbus 6027 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
12th
April 2010
ukbus 6029 Alexander Dennis
Enviro400H Hybrid
The Demonstrator
Creative Master
Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the second release of the newly
retooled casting, Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid, the revolutionary
modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. This is ukbus 6029 wearing
Alexander Dennis demonstrator livery.
ukbus 6029 carries the registration number SN59 AWW.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid double decker has taken the
market by storm with its excellent reliability and fuel consumption
savings of greater than 30%. The hybrid drive system also delivers
improved emissions including reduced Particulate Matter and Oxides of
Nitrogen. This demonstrator vehicle was built to promote the
Enviro400Hybrid around the UK when the government launched the Green Bus
Fund and was seen at Lothian, Reading and Nottingham amongst others. The
demonstrator was also most prominent during Coach and Bus Live 2009, at
the NEC in that October, when it was used to give operators, and other
interested parties, the opportunity to ride in this bus around the
extensive road network at the NEC.
This Enviro400H is fitted with Cummins ISBe Euro V, EEV engine fitted in
conjunction with the BAE system Hybridrive equipment. The BAE supplied
batteries use Lithium lon technology. BAE systems have supplied more
hybrid systems in buses worldwide although predominantly in the USA and
the UK to date.
The 17 ADL hybrid vehicles in their first year of service have saved
over 150 Tonnes of CO2.
The Alexander Dennis Enviro400H Hybrid ukbus 6029 is a one-piece casting
whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the
livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.
The livery promotes the green credentials of this type of bus by means
of the large leaves on either side as well as the British content by
means of the large representations of the Union Flag on either side at
the rear dome.
Another main feature on the ukbus 6020 model is its dual individual tree
protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is significant,
with its curved windscreens on both upper and lower deck. The re-tooled
ukbus 6029 model replicates all new items at the engine room correctly.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro400H Hybrid in new
specifications, such as, re-located destination blind at the rear, newly
design ventilation grille above the lower-deck window at the back, and
extensive portrayal of handrails on upper and lower deck, etc. The
headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more
realistic.
The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R.
China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK)
respectively. The ukbus 6029 model is limited to 1008 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
7th
April 2010
ukbus 9003 Scania Omnicity
Metrobus
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
ukbus 9003, the Polish-built double-deck single-door Scania OmniCity and
the distinctive, modern double-decker in the United Kingdom.
The third livery to be carried on the brand new model is Metrobus, part
of the Go-Ahead Group, with standard livery.
ukbus 9003 represents fleet number 953 (YN08 OBP).
YN08 OBP (953) was delivered to Metrobus in July 2008 for use on route
409 (East Grinstead – Croydon) and 411 (Redhill – Chelsham Common). It
joined sister vehicle YN08 OBR operating from Crawley depot.
The Metrobus fleet already contained single deck Scania OmniTown and
OmniCity vshicles and double deck Scania OmniDekkas and a large number
of dual doored Scania OmniCity double decks have subsequently been
delivered for the use on Transport for London routes from Croydon depot.
The ukbus 9000 series is seeing a new design feature for the first time
on a CMNL ukbus series double deck model - namely the side windows are
all fitted from the outside. This method gives a smoother finish to the
model’s sides that can assist in the application of tampo printing and
waterslide decals.
The roof of ukbus 9000 models features many of the add-on vents or
aerial cover.
The Polish-built OmniCity double-decker ukbus 9003 is a one-piece
casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows
and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly
legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 9003 model is its single tree
protector at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with
its curved windscreen, and the large windscreen on the lower deck is a
single-piece unit without any centre dividing strip.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the OmniCity, such as an
additional window at the back, above the rearmost double seats, the
additional ventilation equipment on the upper deck ceiling above the
straight staircase, and the extensive portrayal of handrails on the
upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights and turning signal lights at
the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing
Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus
9003 model is limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
7th
April 2010
ukbus 2017 Transbus President-bodied Trident
Stagecoach in Hull
There has been a bit of silence of its Plaxton President-bodied Dennis
Trident replicas in the past 13 months, but now Creative Master
Northcord Limited (CMNL) has proudly released its latest single door
version of this casting. It is ukbus 2017, carrying Stagecoach in Hull
colours.
ukbus 2017 represents fleet number 18023 (MX53 FLC).
18023 is one of a batch of 17 Dennis Tridents with Plaxton President
bodywork transferred from Stagecoach Manchester during 2008 to the
Stagecoach in Hull fleet. Wearing the “Frequento” branding, the bus is
showing the Service 43 Greatfield number which is one of Hull’s many
“Frequento” routes providing a ten minute frequency throughout the main
day. Also above the entrance doors can be seen the logo fitted to all
the Hull buses to mark the 110th anniversary of the former Transport
Department which took place on the 5th July 2009.
This is the second such “frequento” model produced by CMNL. The first
was ALX400 ukbus 0024, a commissioned model produced for Octo Models /
Ryanbus.
The Plaxton President ukbus 2017 is a one-piece casting whose clean
lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows and the livery
application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.
The brand new Plaxton President ukbus 2017 bus models will be
distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics
(Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China)
and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 2017 model is
limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
SVBM Press Release -
13th
March 2010
ukbus 0029 Alexander Dennis Enviro400
Stagecoach in Lochaber
Susan Cameron has announced that she has commissioned a model bus
which should be available for sale at the open weekend at the
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum at Lathalmond,
Fife,
which this year is being held on Sat/Sun 14/15 August. As has become the
norm part of the profits will go to the museum to aid their sterling
work in preserving Scottish vehicle heritage.
This year’s the chosen model is based on the Creative Master Northcord
Limited Enviro400 casting & the featured vehicle is from the Stagecoach
in Lochaber fleet. The model carries “The Fort Link” local route network
branding & the destination featured is route 46, Corpach, Drumfada Tce
via Caol. The vehicle depicted carries Stagecoach national fleet number
19170 and registration number SV57BFU. There will only be 300 of this
model produced & each will come with an individually numbered
certificate. The model reference number is UKBUS0029.
Further information regarding availability is available from
Lathalmondmodel@aol.com or by
sending a stamped addressed envelope to Susan Cameron at
8 Allander Drive, TORRANCE,
Glasgow G64 4LG
News Release -
23rd
February 2010
ukbus 9001 Scania Omnicity
East London
John Ayrey Diecasts has contacted CMNL to raise awareness of problems
with some models of ukbus 9001 (Scania OmniCity / East London) which
results in some flexing of the internal components during transit.
CMNL wishes to apologise unreservedly to its valued dealers and
customers for any disappointment they may feel if they receive any such
model that falls short of the usual high standards of detail and
presentation. Retail customers and dealers should return any such item
in the normally accepted way.
Despite passing all factory testing prior to dispatch, including passing
the "Drop Test", this problem was not anticipated and we can assure all
current and future customers that our engineering staff are working on
creating a satisfactory modification that will prevent such issue in
future Scania OmniCity models from ukbus 9003 onwards.
Once again, we apologise for this unfortunate occurrence.
Danny Chan, General Manager, Creative Master Northcord Ltd.
News Release -
1st
February 2010
New Casting
ukbus 5025 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5
London General
Following the great success of the launch model of the brand new
Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 casting, Creative Master Northcord Limited is
pleased to announce the release of the first two door version of the
casting with Transport for London specifications, ukbus 5025, carrying
all-red London General colour.
ukbus 5025 represents fleet number MEC34 (BD09 ZVZ).
Go-Ahead London General MEC34 entered into service on 25 July 2009, the
day these 12m rigid Mercedes-Benz Citaros replaced 18m articulated
Citaros on London route 507 (CMN model ukbus 5103), one of the two
former Red Arrow routes. This is one of 49 Mercedes-Benz Citaro 12m
rigids ordered for the two routes – the Red Arrow name has been dropped
after 43 years.
ukbus 5025 features all Transport for London specifications on board,
including the bum perches on each side in the front half and few seats,
and seating to the rear of the centre door.
The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 ukbus 5025 is a one-piece casting whose
clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the
livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.
The model has an extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight /
indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the
rear are made of individual, translucent components to look more
realistic.
The brand new single door Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro 5 bus models will be
distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing
Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China)
and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 5025 model is
limited to 1100 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
1st
February 2010
Plaxton Mini Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart
ukbus 3031 Cardiff Bus
There has been a bit of silence of its Plaxton Pointer-bodied Dennis
Dart replicas in the past 10 months, but now Creative Master Northcord
Limited (CMNL) has proudly released its latest version of this casting.
It is ukbus 3031, carrying Cardiff Bus brand new colours.
ukbus 3031 represents fleet number 193 (CE02 UUM).
Cardiff Bus fleet number 193, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Mini Pointer
body from 2002, is featured wearing the livery applied to all vehicles
going through a refurbishment procedure from 2009 onwards. The new
livery has revised exterior branding, whilst in the interior of the bus,
all moquette has been replaced with bespoke Cardiff Bus upholstery, all
internal advertising replaced with Cardiff Bus’ own messages and
promotions.
This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the bonded
windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are
clearly legible. The model also features excellent detailing, inside and
out, including an opening engine door, showing the detailed,
environmentally friendly Euro 3 engine. All grab rails feature inside
the replica and in their correct positions. The construction method of
this replica permits realistic-looking front and rear lights – in
particular the front headlamp / indicator assembly whose headlamp is
transparent and indicator is translucent.
The brand new Plaxton Mini Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart ukbus 3031 bus
models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit
Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P.
R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus 3031
model is limited to 888 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
1st
February 2010
Sunwin / Volvo B7R SWB6120V-3
cnbus 1016
Shanghai Pudong New Area Public Transport Co., Ltd
Having made the significant success of its cnbus 1015 replica, Creative
Master Northcord Limited has proudly released its second Sunwin / Volvo
B7R model of a bus working in Shanghai Pudong New Area, cnbus 1016. It
is carrying the brand new standard white / blue Shanghai Pudong New Area
Public Transport Company livery.
cnbus 1016 represents fleet number S2C-153 (registration
沪A
K7095) and it is featured running on
空調隧道三線
(air-con tunnel route 3).
Its route also serves across the heart of Downtown Shanghai and the
tourist hot-spot of People’s Square (人民廣場)
where tourists can enjoy the magnificent sights of the varying styles of
architecture, can shop in Shanghai No. 1 Department Store (上海市第一百貨公司商店)
and can enjoy walking along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (南京路)
with its colourful displays of banners and flowers in addition to the
famous shops.
cnbus 1016 features the new style of driver rear-view mirror, replacing
the “rabbit ear” style, previously replicated on cnbus models. Shanghai
Pudong New Area Public Transport Company is retrofitting the newer style
of mirrors to many older buses as this replacement style is less
expensive to repair and to replace. The new style of mirror arm also
includes the high-mounted door-step illumination indicator within the
mirror arm on the nearside of the bus. The rear dome and deeper engine
access door are further notable modifications to the original cnbus 1000
range casting.
Shanghai Pudong New Area Public Transport Company Ltd was established on
28th December 2008 and is the biggest bus operator in Shanghai Pudong
New Area. The Company is owned by the government and it is operating 219
routes in Shanghai, mainly in Pudong New Area.
Bus Enthusiasts, who wish to enjoy the multi-coloured sights of the
buses in Shanghai, should hurry to make their visit soon. Under the plan
only two liveries will be normal in Shanghai on local service buses in
future - the brand new standard white / blue Shanghai Pudong New Area
Public Transport Company, and the multi-green and white of Ba-Shi Group.
cnbus 1016 features excellent detailing, inside and out. This is a
one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and
application of the standard Shanghai Pudong New Area Public Transport
Company livery on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible on
the white / blue paint. In particular, the model features the special
banner at the top of the front windscreen that advertise the big event
of 2010 – the Shanghai Expo 2010. The model has no unnecessary metal
poles to hold it together.
The cnbus 1016 model is limited to 336 pieces for worldwide
distribution. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited
(UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia),
cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.
News Release -
25th
January 2010
NEW CASTING
ukbus
9002 Scania OmniCity
Bluestar
Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of
ukbus 9002, the Polish-built double-deck single-door Scania OmniCity and
the long awaited new casting of this distinctive, modern double-decker
in the United Kingdom.
The first livery to be carried on the brand new model is Bluestar, part
of the Go-Ahead Group, with splendid bluestar 1 route branding livery.
ukbus 9002 represents fleet number 1128 (HF58 KCE).
Bluestar runs quality, local bus services in and around Southampton and
South Hampshire. In 2009, over £ 1 million was invested in new Scania
OmniCity vehicles for the Bluestar 1 route between Winchester, Chandlers
Ford and Southampton. The investment coincided with an intensive and
innovative marketing campaign, which led to a 12% increase in customers
and the winning of the UK Bus Award prize for Marketing Campaign of the
Year in 2009. The striking “star quality” identity and high-spec
interior of the vehicles continues to turn heads, create growth and set
new standards for local bus travel.
The ukbus 9000 series is seeing a new design feature for the first time
on a CMNL ukbus series double deck model - namely the side windows are
all fitted from the outside. This method gives a smoother finish to the
model’s sides that can assist in the application of tampo printing and
waterslide decals.
The roof of ukbus 9002 features many of the add-on vents and aerial
cover.
The Polish-built OmniCity double-decker ukbus 9002 is a one-piece
casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows
and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly
legible. Another main feature on the ukbus 9002 model is its dual
individual tree protectors at the front. The front dome on the model is
significant, with its curved windscreen, and the large windscreen on the
lower deck is a single-piece unit without any centre dividing strip.
Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout
of the interior of both saloons. These features inside the compartments
represent the really outstanding layout of the OmniCity, such as an
additional window at the back, above the rearmost double seats, the
additional ventilation equipment on the upper deck ceiling above the
straight staircase, and the extensive portrayal of handrails on the
upper and lower deck, etc. The headlights and turning signal lights at
the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.
The brand new OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey
Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing
Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The ukbus
9002 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
25th
January 2010
iebus
0005 Alexander Dennis ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL
Dublin Bus 'Coast & Castle Tour'
Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to make the official
announcement of its fifth iebus model. This is iebus 0005, a replica of
ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL in the fleet of Dublin Bus with Coast & Castle
Tour livery.
iebus 0005 represents fleet number AX542 (06 D 30542).
Dublin Bus offers visitors to Ireland’s capital city a range of
sightseeing tours, including a “hop on – hop off” city sightseeing tour
using open top double deckers (iebus 0002 model), and two Coast & Castle
tours, one covering the North Coast and Malahide Castle, the other
covering the South Coast & Powerscourt. One of the vehicles used in the
Coast & Castle tours is AX542 (06 D 30542), a Volvo B7TL with Alexander
ALX400 body built in 2006.
Dublin Bus has been running city tours since 1990 and in 2008 carried
over 500,000 passengers on sightseeing tours.
The ALX400 Volvo B7TL replica features excellent detailing inside and
out, including an opening rear engine cover. This is a one-piece
casting whose clean lines the livery application on which all logos and
lettering are clearly legible. Thanks to the retooling of the casting,
the ALX400 replica in fully closed-top format is able to allow the Volvo
grilles etc to be tampo printed on smooth sides.
The iebus 0005 bus models have another outstanding feature. It has the
windscreen curving inwards at the top that is a main feature that Dublin
Bus has specified. The windscreen was designed by Transbus to reduce
windscreen reflection.
The brand new ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL iebus 0005 bus models will be
distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK & I), Transit Graphics
(Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China)
and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The iebus 0005 model is
limited to 900 pieces worldwide.
News Release -
7th
January 2010
CMNL UK Release Update
Update on planned releases for Period 3 (September - December) 2009
1. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
ukbus 3031 : Cardiff Bus (193 – CE02 UUM) – January 2010
2. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
ukbus 4014 : First in Glasgow (30107 – K174 EUX) – April 2010
ukbus 4015 : Lothian Buses (262 – P262 PSX) – February 2010
3. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
ukbus 5024 : Go-Northern (5281 – NK07 KPR) – April 2010
ukbus 5025 : London General (MEC34 – BD09 ZVZ) – January 2010
4. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
ukbus 7012 : Arriva Durham County (4647 – NK05 GXA) – March 2010
Future planned releases for Period 1 (January - April) 2010
1. ukbus 0000 range : Commissioned Models
No new releases, for sale through the CMNL dealer network, are
planned for the current period.
2. ukbus 1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident
No new releases are planned for the current period
3. ukbus 2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident
ukbus 2017 : Stagecoach in Hull (18023 – MX53 FLC) - February 2010
4. ukbus 3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
ukbus 3032 : Stagecoach Ribble (702 – W702 BFV) – May 2010
5. ukbus 4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
ukbus 4017 : West Coast Motors (P281 PSX) – March 2010
ukbus 4018 : West Coast Motors (N401 GSX) – May 2010
SPECIAL NOTE : the two items above will be released as individual
models, not as part of a twin-pack
6. ukbus 5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
ukbus 5026 : Arriva The Shires – May 2010
7. ukbus 5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G
No new releases are planned for the current period
8. ukbus 6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
ukbus 6022 : Stagecoach in Devon (19322 – WA08 NOH) - March 2010
ukbus 6027 : Western Greyhound (402 – WK58 EAC) - April 2010
ukbus 6028 : Arriva Merseyside (4408 – CX58 FZV) - April 2010
ukbus 6029 : Alexander Dennis Ltd. Hybrid Demonstrator (SN59 AWW) -
March 2010
ukbus 6031 : London General E400H Hybrid (EH5 – LX58 DDO) - May 2010
9. ukbus 7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
No new releases are planned for the current period
10. ukbus 8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
ukbus 8015 : Blue Triangle (SE32 – SN57 DWY) - April 2010
ukbus 8016 : First London (DMS 44414 – YX09 FLP) - May 2010
11. ukbus 9000 range : The Scania OmniCity Double-Decker
ukbus 9002 : Blue Star (1128 – HE58 KCE) - January 2010
ukbus 9003 : Metrobus (953 – YN08 OBP) - February 2010
ukbus 9004 : Thames Travel (408 – DU08 HGM) - March 2010
12. hkbus 2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian
No new releases are planned for the current period
13. ukplus range of associated street furniture
ukplus 1005 – Southampton bus stop set – April 2010
14. ukvan range
No new releases are planned for the current period
15. Irish models
iebus 0005 : Dublin Bus – Coastal Tour (AX542 – 06-D-30542) –
January 2010
Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated
completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at
your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process.
