London DMS Fleetline
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EFE
London Transport Daimler Fleetline Alexander DMO
24401 London Transport Daimler Fleetline Alexander
Seven Bournemouth open-top Daimler Fleetlines entered service with London Transport in 1977 to be used on sight seeing services and were awarded the designation DMO. DMO1 (CRU182C) carried the name Stockwell Princess too and is depicted with its roof in place for less clement weather and pictures of famous London landmarks on its sides.

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MAY 1998 RELEASE
London Transport Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS
25701 London Transport Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS
In London Transport livery DMS (MLK580L), is on route 221 to Edgware Station.

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MAY 1999 RELEASE
Ensignbus Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
25702 Ensignbus Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
The Ensign company has had a close association with London Transport and is part of the history of the DMS bus. Ensignbus DMS B214 (OJD204R) is on route 62, the last route to be operated by London Transport's RT buses.

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JUNE 1999 RELEASE
South Yorkshire Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
25703 South Yorkshire Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
Ordered new for Sheffield these buses went into the cream and tan livery of South Yorkshire. The model fleet number 1510 (OKW510R) is on route 17 to Hillsborough, Attercliffe and carries adverts for Hotpoint Dishwashers and Crawfords Crackers. The model features a great amount of detail including the drivers assault alarm fitted to the front of the upper deck.

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JUNE 1999 RELEASE
China Motor Bus Co DMS Daimler Fleetline
25704 China Motor Bus Co DMS Daimler Fleetline.
XF1 (CD2093) on route 5M to Kennedy Town.

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Rare EFE subscriber model.
DECEMBER 1999 RELEASE
London Transport Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25705 London Transport Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
To encourage the public to use the automatic pay machines fitted to the DMS buses, many were repainted and decorated to advertise the service, like DMS1323 (MLH323L) on route 10 to London Bridge.

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OCTOBER 1999 RELEASE - reissued as 25705A for the London Bus Preservation Trust's April 2000 Cobham Bus Museum Open Day
London Transport Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25706 London Transport Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
DM1933 (KUC933P) on route 109 to Westminster via Embankment, The livery celebrates 50 years of London Transport.

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DECEMBER 1999 RELEASE - Part of Gift Set 99918 with model 16604, Leyland National LS156 Mobility Bus
City of Oxford Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS Park & Ride.
25707 City of Oxford Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS Park & Ride.
During the NBC period several Oxford buses were individually customised to operate the Park & Ride service, 994 (JGU275K) features branding for the Oxford Mail.

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JANUARY 2000 RELEASE
London Transport Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
25708GS/A London Transport Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
DMS2000 (KJD500P) on route 5 to East Ham White Horse. Originally part of Gift Set 99921 with RT2000 and RM2000 in February 2000. Later released individually.

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MARCH 2001 RELEASE later released in January 2002 as 25708B, DMS2062 (KUC62P) on route 239 to Waterloo.
Hong Kong Citybus Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
25709 Hong Kong Citybus Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
D20 (CP2781) destination Citybus 3-648366.

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SEPTEMBER 2000 RELEASE for Citybus later released as an EFE subscriber model.
Hong Kong Citybus Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
25709GS Hong Kong Citybus Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
D41 (DB7407) on route 500 to Hong Kong Shen Zhen.

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JULY 2000 RELEASE for Citybus as Gift Set 19906A with Lodekka 13912.
25710 Little Daimler DMS
99104 25710 1:24 / 1:76 Scale Daimler DMS LONDON BUSES FOREST DISTRICT.
Having two sizes of DMS models in created the opportunity of reproducing the same model in two scales: Little and Large. Romford's DMS1877 (GHM877N) could work on five routes as featured on Large 99104. 66, Leytonstone / 103 Rainham / 139 Ilford Station / 294 Romford Station and 175 Romford. Little 25710 features route 66 to Leytonstone.

DECEMBER 2006 RELEASE
London Transport Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS1063.
25711 London Transport Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
DMS1063 (GHV63N) on route 70 to Victoria. Special livery for the Bus & Coach Council.

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SEPTEMBER 2016 RELEASE for Bachmann
West Midlands PTE Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25801 West Midlands PTE Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
This is the first release of the single door version of the DMS. West Midlands was one of the first companies to purchase these Ex London buses, which were modified with a window to replace the centre doors, 5524 (JGU292K) is on route 12 to Bartley Green..

MARCH 1999 RELEASE
Midland Red Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25802 Midland Red Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
2769 (GHM769N) features the later conversion to single door with use of a full width replacement window. The bus is on circular route 82 to Thurnby Lodge.

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APRIL 1999 RELEASE
Midland Red Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25802DL Midland Red Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
3820 (GHM820N) is on route 797 to Swadlincote via Newhall.

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NOVEMBER 1999 RELEASE
OK Travel Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25803 OK Travel Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
Before being painted into the OK Travel livery this vehicle operated in the black and cream colours of Lockeys. This model features JGU258K on route to Bishop Auckland.

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NOVEMBER 1999 RELEASE
Western National Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25804 Western National Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
25804SB Daimler DMS Showbus Special

804 (THM502M) on route 2 to Derriford Hosp and released as a special version to promote SHOWBUS 1999.

Hampshire Bus Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
25805 Hampshire Bus Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
In these distinctive colours 1926 (OJD245R) is on route 47 to Winchester.

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JUNE 2001 RELEASE
Midland Fox Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
25806 Midland Fox Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
The formation of the Midland Fox company created an interesting and varied fleet of vehicles, 2909 (KUC247P) is on route 126 to Shepshed via Loughborough.

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JULY 2001 RELEASE re-released as 25806DL in November 2004 as 2790 (GHM790N) on route 166 to Leicester via Anstey.
Wilts & Dorset Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
25807 Wilts & Dorset Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
4912 (OJD190R) on route 164 to West Howe.

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SEPTEMBER 2001 RELEASE re-released as 25807A in September 2002 on route 132 to Wimborne for Classic Bus magazine.
Wilts & Dorset Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS (SHOWBUS MODEL)
25807SB Wilts & Dorset Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS (SHOWBUS MODEL)
Similar to the release model, but on route 131 to Corfe Mullen, the Showbus Rally version was produced in low volume to advertise and support the 2001 Showbus Rally, which took place on Sunday 23rd September at Duxford.

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SEPTEMBER 2001 RELEASE
OK Motor Services Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25808 OK Motor Services Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
This well loved fleet from the North East has over the years operated a variety of vehicle types. This model shows our Daimler DMS registered JGU251K operating a route to Market place via the Woodhouse Estate.

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AUGUST 2005 RELEASE
Bournemouth Yellow Buses Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
25809 Bournemouth Yellow Buses Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
In full Bournemouth Yellow Buses livery this DMS Fleetline operates route W3 to Kinson, 532 (OJD191R) has front and rear adverts promoting half price fares for Senior Citizens.

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MARCH 2010 RELEASE re-released in September 2016 with Panasonic ads as 530 (OUC45R) on route W2 to Bournemouth Square.
Lancashire United Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
25810 Lancashire United Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
Lancashire United Transport operated a number of ex London Daimlers refurbished with the centre doors removed. These were eventually absorbed into Greater Manchester PTE and repainted into the orange and white livery, 2320AN (MLK588L) works route 554 to Leigh.

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AUGUST 2010 RELEASE
Western Scottish Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25811 Western Scottish Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
E1 (THM671M) on route 636 to Gallowhill via Netherhill Road.

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AUGUST 2011 RELEASE
Carlisle Bus Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
25812 Carlisle Bus Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
1921 (OJD203R) on route 67 to Belle Vue.

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MARCH 2014 RELEASE
Wilts & Dorset Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
258013 Wilts & Dorset Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
1932 (KJD14P) on route 133 to Wimborne.

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AUGUST 2015 RELEASE
Western Scottish Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
25814 Western Scottish Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
JR14 (THM656M) on route 605 to Kilbarchan.

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MAY 2015 RELEASE a reworking of 25811
Big Bus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS Open Top
26101 Big Bus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS Open Top.
This open top DMS was the result of close working with The Big Bus Company. DMS1488 (MLH488L) on the Tour of London features a very high level of detailed decoration.

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SEPTEMBER 1999 RELEASE
China Motor Bus (Driver Training Bus)
27401 China Motor Bus Fleetline DMS
T19 (CW7787) Driver Training Bus. Rare EFE subscriber model.

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SEPTEMBER 2000 RELEASE
Big Bus Leyland Fleetline Park Royal DMS Open Top.
27901 Big Bus Leyland Fleetline Park Royal DMS Open Top.
Open Top DMS2058 (KJD58P).

APRIL 2005 RELEASE
Big Bus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS Open Top
27902 Big Bus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS Open Top
A reowrking of 27901 has changed the bus from a Leyland to a Daimler with body by MCW rather than Park Royal as former DMS1526 (THM526M).

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MAY 2011 RELEASE
Maynes Leyland Fleetline Park Royal DMS
28001 Maynes Leyland Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
The attractive Maynes livery suits 1 (OJD131R) working route 357 to Ashton.

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MAY 2002 RELEASE
Warrington Borough Transport Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
28002 Warrington Borough Transport Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
The model marks the Centenary of Warrington Borough Transport, 95 (MLH487L) is on route 16 to Dalham via General Hospital and Folly Lane. The model has an advert for CIS Insurance characteristically on the nearside only.

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JUNE 2002 RELEASE
Ensignbus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS LONDON SIGHTSEEING BUS.
28003 Ensignbus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS London Sightseeing Bus.
In a traditional London Transport livery, this bus was operated by Ensign Bus Services for its London Sightseeing Tours. DF1682 (THM682M) takes the Piccadilly, Victoria, Marble Arch route.

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DECEMBER 2002 RELEASE re-released as a trainer bus in February 2004 model 28003A for the London School of Theology and again in April 2006 as 28003B for the Cobham Rally on route 499 Special Service (Wisley Airfield Weybridge Station Cobham Bus Museum) and once more in April 2011 for the "Cobham Rally" held at Dunsfold that year with adverts for the pending Brooklands Musuem and a Round London Sightseeing Tour destination.
Derby City Transport Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
28004 Derby City Transport Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
259 (MLK467L) is operating as a Football special, route number 507 to the Baseball ground, quite a common occurrence.

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AUGUST 2003 RELEASE
EFE 20th anniversary model Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
28004AS EFE 20th anniversary model Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
2008 (EFE20) on Special route 20.

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JUNE 2008 RELEASE
Western Scottish Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
28005 Western Scottish Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
In this striking livery and re establishing Western Scottish identity coupled with the modern lines of the Leyland DMS, KR826 (KUC986P) works route 6 to Irvine.

MARCH RELEASE 2005
Trent Buses Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
28006 Trent Buses Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
551 (KUC991P) in the post de regulation red and silver livery of Trent Buses is seen operating route 5 to Allestree.

OCTOBER 2007 RELEASE
Bexleybus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
28007 Bexleybus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
Bexleybus single door Daimler DMS, 86 (THM679M) depicted working route 178 to Lewisham Bus Station.

NOVEMBER 2008 re-released as 28010, 81 (THM656M) on route 99 to Woolwich in June 2013.
Western National (Cornish Fairways) Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
28008 Western National (Cornish Fairways) Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS.
Western National purchased a number of these ex London Transport Daimler DMS. Painted in NBC leaf green this Cornish Fairways vehicle 812 (TGX848M) is operating route 543 to Camborne.

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APRIL 2010 RELEASE
Maidstone & District Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
28009 Maidstone & District Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
5025 (SMU737N) on route 195 to Grain.

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FEBRUARY 2012 RELEASE
West Midlands PTE Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS
28011 West Midlands PTE Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
5564 (MLH350L) on route 9 to Quinton.

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APRIL 2015 RELEASE
Western SMT Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS
28012 Western SMT Leyland Fleetline MCW DMS.
DR819 (KJD2P) on route 16 to Crichton.

APRIL 2016 RELEASE
Midland Red North Chaserider Daimler Fleetline Park Royal DMS
28013 Midland Red North Chaserider Daimler Fleetline Park Royal.
TGX831M on route 156 to Cannock.

JULY 2016 RELEASE
29101 Metrobus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
29101 Metrobus Daimler Fleetline MCW DMS.
The Metrobus fleet included an assortment of DMS types this is one of the few that has two doors and a cutaway rear, KUC922P, works route 61 to Bromley North Station.

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JULY 2004 RELEASE.
Kowloon Motor Bus DMS.
29102 Kowloon Motor Bus DMS.
This model was originally produced for the Hong Kong Market the Drumwell range there. A limited quantity was also available to members of the EFE subscription service.

MAY 2005 RELEASE
London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20 SHILLIBEER OMNIBUS.
31301 London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20 SHILLIBEER OMNIBUS.
The B20 Leyland Fleetline version of the DMS had a hush opack with chimneys atop the engine bustle. In Shillibeer livery DM2646 (THX646S) works route 134 to Tottenham Court Road Station.

JANUARY 2006 RELEASE
London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20
31302 London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20.
DMS2471 (OJD471R) works London Transport's route 231 to Brimsdown Station

AUGUST 2008 RELEASE
London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20 SHOWBUS 2008
31303SB London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20 SHOWBUS 2008.
Featuring adverts for the 2008 Showbus Rally at Duxford Airfield on the 28th of September 2008. This special London Transport B20 Fleetline is DMS2577 (THX577S) and operates route 16A to Victoria.

AUGUST 2008 RELEASE
London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20
31304 London Transport Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20.
D2599 (THX599S) on route 156 to Morden & Merton Garage was an EFE subscriber's model, reworking of model 31303SB
MARCH 2010 RELEASE
London General Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20
31305 London General Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20
DMS2505 (THX505S) on route 37 to Clapham Common Stn.

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AUGUST 2013 RELEASE
London General Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20
31306 London General Leyland Fleetline Park Royal B20
DMS2422 (OJD422R) Driver Under Instruction.

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JANUARY 2015 RELEASE