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Stagecoach Manchester
ukbus 1029 : Alexander ALX400 Dennis Trident
This model represents Stagecoach Manchester 612 (T612 MNF).
Stagecoach placed an initial order for 100 Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Tridents for 1999 delivery. The first 98 of these (order number 9823) were delivered to London and were dual-door. Notably, the first ALX400 Trident for London was painted into chevrons livery and delivered to Manchester. The other two were single-door (order number 9744) and were delivered to Stagecoach Manchester in May 1999. These entered service on route 192 between Stockport Hazel Grove and Manchester Piccadilly.
It will be no doubt to say that ukbus 1029 models will have extra value to collectors. Collectors will soon be able to add a further Stagecoach Manchester model replica of a significant bus, also on route 192 : this is ukbus 6005, replicating one of the buses from the largest single order for the Alexander Dennis Enviro 400, successor to the ALX400.
The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. This is a one-piece casting whose smooth lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. To replicate the original style of nearside driver's mirror, the tooling was revised to the original specification as found on many of the earliest ukbus 1000 models to replicate this significant feature. This model also has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together.
The brand new model of Stagecoach Manchester 612 is based on a Limited Edition of 2000 pieces produced.
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