MAY 2026 ReleasesPhotos are courtesy of Model Bus Zone or the manufacturers |
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 11716 (YX73PFJ) in new teal blue livery but was new to Stagecoach in late 2023 with registration number YX23OZH and then current livery before having received its current registration number. Stagecoach had unveiled the new-look buses, featuring a revolutionised passenger experience, which will be rolled out across its entire network, from April 2025. The so-called Steel Blue colour scheme and livery is a true step-change for the business, and is reflected on board too, with a completely redesigned interior that focuses on putting passenger needs first. So 11716 was repainted to a dark blue, almost ink black colour, in September 2024 as one of the earliest examples before being repainted in this new, standard steel blue livery by early November 2024. It is on route 120, heading to City Centre via Ranmoor & Broomhill. These unique, comprehensive livery details are 100% reproduced onto the model. The stand-out features on the livery are: "Stagecoach" with the three colour beach ball, and three colour bars at the front; "Stagecoach we’ve got you" with small three colour beach ball on both sides and the rear; big three colour beach ball towards the rear on both sides; "USB Charging", "Live Bus Tracking", "Spacious Comfy Seating" as well as three colour bars at the rear. The Alexander Dennis Enviro400MMC is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square, gasket-mounted windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the model is its tree protector at the front. The front dome on the model is significant, with curved windscreens on both upper deck and lower deck. Northcord Model Company is also creating new design standards within the interior of both saloons. These features, inside the compartments, will represent the real, outstanding layout of the Enviro400MMC, such as the extensive portrayal of handrails on upper deck and lower deck, etc. |