Creative Master Northcord Ltd UK0016 Dennis Dart s/deck bus "Stagecoach in Merseyside"

CMNL is releasing a special commissioned model project for Stagecoach in Merseyside. This is UK0016 carrying eye-catching 197 / 198 route branding colours it carries the fleet number 34215 and registration number W215 DNO. Since the Stagecoach takeover of Glenvale Transport’s operations in July 2005, the key Kirkby area network of routes has been simplified and improved for the majority of customers by the introduction of frequent, simple services, with new easy access vehicles. As part of this process, it became clear that aside from the mainline services to Liverpool, some key local links needed to be improved, including the vital connection to the large Kirkby Industrial area “The Admin” and some of the communities off the beaten track. In partnership with Merseytravel, Stagecoach decided to invest in the two low floor short Dennis Dart buses which would be dedicated to providing local links and improving upon the existing 197 service. Branded ‘Kirkby Connect’ service 197 and 198 started on Monday 8th May 2006 and thanks to the friendly, familiar team of drivers, these vital local buses continue to grow in popularity. 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 UK0016 Stagecoach in Merseyside bus models are limited to 1100 pieces produced.