CHRISTMAS 2022
A selection of some of the books, models, DVDs and other presents to buy for people with a passion for the world of buses and coaches
BIRMINGHAM NEW LOOK GUY
Rapido Trains’ highly detailed 1:76-scale Birmingham City Transport “New Look” Guy Arab model has the facility to have working headlamps, interior lights and illuminated destination display, and is based on laser scans of an original full-size preserved vehicle. Examples are available with JOJ and MOF registrations in BCT liveries (roofs in cream or khaki) on different routes. Interior detail includes the under-stairs luggage compartment and a representation of the patterned seat moquette.
Guide price £54.95 https://rapidotrains.co.uk/birmingham-guy-arab-iv-bus/
HISTORIC LONDON MAPS
Mike Harris has produced new editions of his historic Greater London Bus Maps for 1940 and 1964, drawing on information that has come to light since they first appeared nearly 20 years ago. The 1940 map shows all bus, tram, trolleybus and coach routes operated on December 18 following the restoration of Green Line on 32 routes, and services provided by Birch Bros, City, Eastern National, Empires Best, Hicks, Ledbury Transport and Primrose. The 1964 …
