| Following the significant success in launching the new casting of the Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian model in the madder and white livery of Lothian Buses in 2005, Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the third livery on this casting relating to Lothian Buses - ukbus 4011 in Lothian Buses' red colour for its 15/15A service. ukbus 4011 represents Lothian Buses fleet number 431 (P431 KSX). Lothian Buses received three single-door Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympians in November 1996 that were painted in the black and white private hire/airport livery. After a short time in blue and grey Airlink livery, 431 (P431 KSX) received Lothian Buses' standard madder and white colours and, in 2005, the light red and white scheme that is regarded as an identifier for route 15/15A, allowing 431 to join the 6 single-door Leyland Olympians with Alexander R-type bodywork (366 - 371) that also wear these distinctive colours. Route 15/15A runs from Tranent, in East Lothian, near the southern banks of the Firth of Forth, through Edinburgh City Centre into Midlothian and the town of Penicuik in the Pentland Hills. Route 15 passes in close proximity to the 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel, located 7 miles out of Edinburgh, and one of the locations in Dan Brown's best-selling novel "The Da Vinci Code" that became a blockbuster Hollywood movie starring Tom Hanks. The "Da Vinci Code" link had featured prominently in Lothian Buses' publicity for the service. Just as ukbus 4007, ukbus 4011 has the special combination for the ukbus 4000 series casting with a single door, middle staircase and square-cornered, gasket windows, as well as a new seating layout to to the Lothian Buses style. The front dash panel of ukbus 4011 has been modified where parts of the "nostrils" above the main radiator grille intake have been filled in to create the unique Lothian Buses tramboard that is often used to enhance the, already significant, route information further for the public. The model features the latest Day Ticket and Direct Debit banners that applied from 1st April 2007. Lothian 431 had previously carried the Direct Debit banner in a unique position among all Olympians in the fleet. ukbus 4011 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 4011 model is its extensive handrails on both upper and lower deck. It is one of the significant achievements on this new casting. The rectangular headlights and indicators at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic. ukbus 4011 is the latest model in the Lothian Buses collection. Details of all other members of this exclusive collection can be found below to help you complete your CMNL "Lothian Buses Collection". ukbus 1004 - Dennis Trident / Alexander ALX400 503 (T503 SSG) on route 21 to Gyle Centre. Production date : March 2002 ukbus 2001 - Dennis Trident / Plaxton President Open-Top 632 (W632 PSX) on City Sightseeing route. Production date : October 2002 ukbus 2002 - Dennis Trident / Plaxton President 601 (SN51 AXF) on route 100 to Edinburgh Airport / Express. Production date : May 2003 ukbus 2004 - Dennis Trident / Plaxton President 601 (SN51 AXF) on route 37 to Silverknowes (via Western General, Princes Street, Newington). Production date : December 2004 ukbus 4001 - Volvo Olympian / Alexander Royale 268 (P268 PSX) on route 25 to Riccarton (via Gorgie, Princes Street, Leith Walk). Production date : June 2005 ukbus 4007 - Volvo Olympian / Alexander Royale 433 (P433 KSX) on route X50 to Britannia (Express). Production date : April 2006 Your models can be purchased from your local model retailer or from many of the dealers who advertise online. The ukbus 4011 model is limited to 1600 pieces worldwide. |
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| Date : 14th April 2007 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian ukbus 4011 - Lothian Buses |