| Further to the great success of the First Hampshire & Dorset Scania OmniCity "ZIP" bus models, CMNL is releasing its second bus model from this operator. This is an Alexander Dennis MPD with eye-catching "CONNECTION" route-branding decoration. The First Hampshire & Dorset ukbus 3026 MPD carries the fleetnumber 43847 and registration number SN55 CXJ. In October 2005, new buses were introduced to operate specifically between Southampton City Centre and the village of Hamble, which nestles on the banks of the river Hamble near to where it joins the Solent. The thirty minute journey passes through the eastern outskirts of the city through Woolston, Netley, Butlocks Heath to Hamble where it terminates in the square. 43847 is one of a batch of four Alexander Dennis Mini Pointer Darts which are based at Portswood depot in Southampton for this route. They carry the current version of the Barbie 1 livery which is enhanced with the eye-catching "Southampton - Hamble Connection" route branding. All the buses are fitted with Euro 3 engines and bonded windows. 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 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 ukbus 3026 First Hampshire and Dorset MPD bus models are limited to 1600 pieces produced. |
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| Date : 23rd March 2007 Alexander Dennis Mini Pointer Dart ukbus 3026 - First Hampshire and Dorset |