VRT ECW open toppers |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JULY 1998 RELEASE |
18502 Eastern Counties Bristol VRTSL6G ECW open top. In the predominantly cream livery, OT353 (JNG50N) is on route F4 to the Felixstowe Ferry. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1998 RELEASE |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone APRIL 1997 RELEASE |
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.. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JUNE 1997 RELEASE |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JULY 1997 RELEASE |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1997 RELEASE |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JULY 1999 RELEASE |
18605A First Provincial Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. 594 (MOD571P) as a special commission for Sutton United FC. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone NOVEMBER 1999 RELEASE |
18606 Cumberland Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. In this attractive Lakeland Experience livery 2038 (UWV620S) is carrying visitors on route to Ambleside.. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 2001 RELEASE |
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 |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone NOVEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
18608A Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. This open top VR, 615 (UWV615S) is working the X16 Limited Stop to Southsea. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JUNE 2003 RELEASE for the Southsea Spectacular |
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.. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone AUGUST 2003 RELEASE |
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.. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone APRIL 2006 RELEASE. |
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. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MAY 2008 RELEASE |
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.. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 2001 RELEASE |
18613 Arriva Wales Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. 3392 (YMB512W) on route 101 to Rhyl. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone DECEMBER 2011 RELEASE |
18614 Cornish Fairways (Western National) Bristol VRTSL3 ECW opentop. 943 (VDV143S) on route 569 to Pendennis Point. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone OCTOBER 2011 RELEASE for EFE subscribers |
18615 Guide Friday Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. VDV143S on the Stratford Tour. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MAY 2015 RELEASE |
18616 Mortons Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. VR2 (VDV140S), the Hampshire Pullman. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JULY 2015 RELEASE for EFE subscribers |
18617 Southdown East & Mid Sussex Bristol VRTSL3 ECW open top. 620 (UWV620S) on route 197 to Beachy Head. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone AUGUST 2015 RELEASE |