Model Focus
Bristol VR
VRT ECW open toppers
EFE
Southern National VRTSL6G ECW open top
18501 Southern National VRTSL6G ECW open top.
This striking blue and yellow livery reflects the summer duties of the Southern Belle service run by Southern National. Advertising the service itself and local tourist attraction "Monkey World", 559 (ATA559L), is on route 501 to Portland Bill.

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JULY 1998 RELEASE
Eastern Counties Bristol VRTSL6G ECW open top.
18502 Eastern Counties Bristol VRTSL6G ECW open top.
In the predominantly cream livery, OT353 (JNG50N) is on route F4 to the Felixstowe Ferry.

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SEPTEMBER 1998 RELEASE
South Wales Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18601 South Wales Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
In this attractive white and red South Wales open top livery, this special VR, 931 (RTH931S), is named "Sir Harry Secombe". Carrying the "Skyrider" name on its upper decks, it is depicted on route 75 to Langland Bay.

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APRIL 1997 RELEASE
Wilts & Dorset Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18602 Wilts & Dorset Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
3351 (OEL232P) is on route 152 to Sand Banks, converted to open top after a falling tree crushed its roof..

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JUNE 1997 RELEASE
East Yorkshire Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18603 East Yorkshire Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
In the modern East Yorkshire livery, this Open Top VR carries adverts for Morrison's Superstore on its sides, promotional activities being very much part of its duties. 639 (VDV139S) is depicted here on the 109 Sea Front Service.

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JULY 1997 RELEASE
Crosville Cymru Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18604 Crosville Cymru Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top Bristol VRTSL3 ECW.
Crosville's "Happy Dragon" can be seen proudly displayed on the upper decks of OVG467 (WTU467W) carrying adverts for the Welsh Mountain Zoo, driver recruitment and the White Rose Shopping Centre, on route 101 to Prestatyn.

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SEPTEMBER 1997 RELEASE
First Provincial Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18605 First Provincial Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
594 (MOD571P) is on route 70 to Portsmouth Hard and features, printing on each side identifying places of interest to be found en-route.

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JULY 1999 RELEASE
First Provincial Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18605A First Provincial Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
594 (MOD571P) as a special commission for Sutton United FC.

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NOVEMBER 1999 RELEASE
Cumberland Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18606 Cumberland Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
In this attractive Lakeland Experience livery 2038 (UWV620S) is carrying visitors on route to Ambleside..

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JANUARY 2001 RELEASE
Stagecoach Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18607 Stagecoach Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
A popular sight in Devon were the open top VR's which retained their identities while being repainted into Stagecoach livery. Operating the Seafront service 120 to Paignton Zoo number 935 (VDV135S) proudly displays its name of Ark Royal.

NOVEMBER 2001 RELEASE
Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18608 Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
This open top VR, 621 (UWV621S) is working the popular, scenic 3B service to the top of Beachy Head.

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NOVEMBER 1996 RELEASE
Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18608A Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
This open top VR, 615 (UWV615S) is working the X16 Limited Stop to Southsea.

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JUNE 2003 RELEASE for the Southsea Spectacular
Southern Vectis Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18609 Southern Vectis Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
The Village Bus Company 3 (VDL613S) carries visitors to the Isle of Wight, on link route 44 to various beauty spots in Sandown and Shanklin..

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AUGUST 2003 RELEASE
Solent Blueline Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18610 Solent Blueline City Sightseeing Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
The bright orange and yellow livery of the New Forest Tour's open top is on Bristol VRTSL3 901 (UFX857S). It is operating route 149, a round tour of some of the beautiful towns and villages in the New Forest..

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APRIL 2006 RELEASE.
York Pullman Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18611 York Pullman Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
The brightly coloured York Pullman buses are a popular sight in and around the City of York. Our open topped Bristol VRTSL3 is registered VDV140S working a City Tour.

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MAY 2008 RELEASE
Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
18612 Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
The red wheel hub centres show part of the attention to detail taken on this accurately restored NBC period, Devon General, convertible open topper. This Bristol VRTSL3. named ‘Victory’, 937 (VDV137S) operates route 12 to Paignton..

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JANUARY 2001 RELEASE
Arriva Wales opentop Bristol VRTSL3 ECW
18613 Arriva Wales Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
3392 (YMB512W) on route 101 to Rhyl.

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DECEMBER 2011 RELEASE
Cornish Fairways Bristol VRTSL3 ECW opentop
18614 Cornish Fairways (Western National) Bristol VRTSL3 ECW opentop.
943 (VDV143S) on route 569 to Pendennis Point.

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OCTOBER 2011 RELEASE for EFE subscribers
Guide Friday Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top Stratford Tour
18615 Guide Friday Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
VDV143S on the Stratford Tour.

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MAY 2015 RELEASE
Mortons Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18616 Mortons Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
VR2 (VDV140S), the Hampshire Pullman.

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JULY 2015 RELEASE for EFE subscribers
Southdown East & Mid Sussex Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top
18617 Southdown East & Mid Sussex Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top.
620 (UWV620S) on route 197 to Beachy Head.

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AUGUST 2015 RELEASE