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 20401 Badgerline Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. On route 332 to Bristol, BH5531 (EWS739W), carries the company's badger character on a band down its sides. MARCH 1996 RELEASE |
 20402 United Auto Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. De-Regulation livery is shown on the VR 824 (MEF824W), is on route 49 to Durham. APRIL 1996 RELEASE |
 20403 Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. Bought with a removable roof for summer duties by the company, this VR is one of several which carry names of famous ships to aid their identity. VDV140S, "Invincible", is on route 127 to Hesketh Crescent in a short lived, more traditional livery which it wore in 1986. MAY 1996 RELEASE |
 20404 East Kent Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Bristol VRTSL3 is decorated in the deregulation livery of this well respected fleet. This particular bus, 7678 (CJJ678W), carries all adverts for Kent's independent radio station. Invicta FM and is on route 501 to Singleton. AUGUST 1996 RELEASE |
 20405 Northern Bristol VRTSL3 ECW Chester-le-Street Festival. 3342 (UTO833S) on route 723 to Newcastle Worswick Street in livery commemorating 1100 years of the Chester Le Street Festival. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
 20406 Cambus Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 738 (RAH260W) on route 103 to Duxford. The offside has an advert for the Imperial War Museum. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
 20406SB Cambus Bristol VRTSL3 ECW SHOWBUS MODEL. 738 (RAH260W) on route 103 to Duxford. The offside has an advert for the Imperial War Museum. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
 20407 Crosville Cymru Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This modern bus in its bright green and white livery models Crosville's post DeRegulation image, DVG477 (WTU477W) was one of the last to have been built and can be seen here on route 51 to Denbigh carrying adverts for BBC Radio Five, Persil washing up powder and a Volkswagen dealership. NOVEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
 20408 Eastern Counties Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. With the advent of De-Regulation came a host of new liveries for many companies, Eastern Counties being no exception. VR924 (VEX294X) can be seen as it run before Grampian acquired the company, running on route X74 and carries adverts for Surf washing powder, Churchill Insurance and a local furnishers. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone NOVEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
 20409 Southern Vectis Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. In the post De-Regulation livery, this VR, 683 (DPX683W), is on route 16B to Ventnor. As is common with Southern Vectis vehicles, the advertisements carried are all of a local interest, including the local "Yellow Pages," shopping in Ventnor and the local newspaper. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone DECEMBER 1996 RELEASE |
 20410GS Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW 75 years. 276 (JWV976W) on route 230 to Brighton Old Steine. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone DECEMBER 1996 RELEASE - part of Model Collector Magazine Gift Set 99912 with model 15001. |
 20411 Western National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. The attractive modern livery on this VR sets the tone for the newer vehicles, 941 (VDV141S) is on route 84 to Tavistok. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 1997 RELEASE |
 20412 Eastern National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. In the modern livery of Eastern National at the time when Badgerline acquired the company, this VR, 3117 (XHK217X), is on route 72B to Chelmsford. This detailed model carries adverts for Fox Kids TV, Radio 5 Live and a local car dealership. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MARCH 1997 RELEASE |
 20413 Great Yarmouth Corporation Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. On route 16 to Caister, 39 (RVF39R) depicts the modern image of the then Great Yarmouth fleet. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone DECEMBER 1997 RELEASE |
 20414 Hedingham Omnibuses Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. On route 88 to Halstead, this VRTSL3 was a member of the largest VR fleet in the country. L255 (STW30W) was often used on school services as depicted by the board left in its front window. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MARCH 1998 RELEASE |
 20415 Blue Bus Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 320 (CVF31T) on route 604 to Great Yarmouth. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1998 RELEASE |
 20415SB Blue Bus Bristol VRTSL3 ECW SHOWBUS MODEL. The SHOWBUS 98 model of 320 (CVF31T) on route 604 to Great Yarmouth. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 1998 RELEASE |
 20416 Maidstone & District Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. In the final retrospective Maidstone & District livery, 5828 (BRC834T) is on route 341 to Sheerness. This attractive green and cream colour scheme is sure to stir memories of past M&D vehicles. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone DECEMBER 1998 RELEASE |
 20417GS Aldershot & District Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. Alder Valley South Bristol VR 611 (GGM81W) on route 444 to Aldershot wears traditional livery to celebrate 75 years of Aldershot & District. Produced for Model Collector Magazine as a reader offer. FEBRUARY 2000 RELEASE and re-released in December on route 443 to Old Dean Estate as 20417GS/A for Modelzone. |
 20418 Viscount Travel Bristol VRTSL3 ECW Wallace Arnold advert. This Bristol VR operated by Viscount Travel was decorated as an advert in full Wallace Arnold livery, VR237 (HAH237V) is on route 7 to Welland Estate. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 1998 RELEASE |
 20419 Ensignbus Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Bristol VR illustrates one of the few Bristol vehicles to operate on London bus routes. Working in East London 507 (SWW307R) is on the popular route 348 to the Lakeside Shopping Centre. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MARCH 1999 RELEASE |
 20420 Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW 75 years. Keeping with the traditional yellow colour for Newcastle buses through the NBC period, Tyne & Wear Transport was operated by the PTE and both Northern and United bus companies. United 799 (XPT799V) is on route 346 to Whitley Bay and features the thin blue lining which enhances this livery. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone AUGUST 1999 RELEASE. |
 20421 Wilts & Dorset Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 4423 (ELJ215V) is on route 132 to Wimborne. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 2000 RELEASE - re-released for Wilts & Dorset in November as 20425 as 4448 (KRU838W) on route 3 to Sronehenge. |
 20422 Southern National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. In the green and cream livery this Bristol VR, 1097 (PTT97R), is on route 31 to Taunton. JANUARY 2000 RELEASE |
 20423 Stagecoach United Counties Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Stagecoach liveried vehicle features a Bristol VR from the United Counties fleet, 878 (XNV878S) is on the busy route 158 to Milton Keynes. This attractive model carries adverts on the sides and rear promoting Coachlinks Oxford to Cambridge express service. APRIL 2000 RELEASE |
 20424 Maynes Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. The Maynes fleet has been part of the Manchester bus scene for many years and this Bristol VR has captured one of the many interesting liveries used by the company, 17 (VJA667S) is on route 229 to Glossop (Royal Oak) via Motorway and Charlesworth. APRIL 2000 RELEASE |
 20426 Eastern National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW LT SERVICE. Eastern National was one of the first companies to operate London Transport routes, and modified for these duties 3080 (STV25W) is seen on route 193 to Romford Market. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone FEBRUARY 2001 RELEASE |
 20427 West Riding Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. Looking splendid in the 75th anniversary livery of West Riding, fleet number 762 (OWW906P) is on route 185 to Beal. This VR and the previously released RELL were decorated to recreate the traditional livery of the company and each carries the garter fleet number on the rear. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 2001 RELEASE |
 20428 Southend Transport Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. In its distinctive blue, white and red livery 302 (YUM515S) is on route 5 to Eastwood Rise and has Travel Card adverts on the upper decks. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone APRIL 2002 RELEASE |
 20429 Solent Blueline Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. In the very striking livery of Solent Blueline buses like this VR were the mainstay of the company's fleet in the 1990's, 123 (DBV23W) works route 47 to Southampton City centre via Chandlers Ford and Bassett. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone AUGUST 2003 RELEASE |
 20430 Northumbria Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. The Bristol VRTSL3 provides a big canvas for the colours of Northumbria Motor Services' livery, 591 (PAJ829X) is free of any advertising clutter and is operating on route 308 to Newcastle. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone OCTOBER 2003 RELEASE |
 20431 Brighton & Hove Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 64 (JWV264V), a Bristol VRTSL3 in the eariy version of the new livery operating route 2 to the coastal town of Rottingdean. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MARCH 2004 RELEASE |
 20432 Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 1126 (XDV606S) on route 120 to Torquay. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone MAY 2004 RELEASE |
 20432A Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 1126 (XDV606S) on route X80 to Plymouth. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 2007 RELEASE for EFE subscribers |
 20433 Alder Valley South Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Bristol VRTSL3 depicts 962 (WJM822T) working route 34 to Camberley, and carries side adverts for Morlands Beer. DECEMBER 1997 RELEASE |
 20433DL Alder Valley South Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. VRTSL3 972 (WJM832T), operating route 292 to Guildford and Godalming carries adverts for Morlands Original Hand Drawn Beer. JULY 2005 RELEASE |
 20434/99646GRC Western National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW Great Western Railway. To celebrate the centenary of Western National in 1999, this VR was painted into the livery of Great Western Railway, 941 (VDV141S) is working route 527 to the Lizard and carries period adverts encouraging us to holiday in the Cornish Riviera. NOVEMBER 2004 RELEASE |
 20435 First Eastern National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. Eastern National has been serving Essex and surrounding areas since the 1930's, this Bristol VRTSL3 3078 (STW22W) works route 103 to the historic port of Harwich via Manningtree and Ardleigh. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone FEBRUARY 2005 RELEASE |
 20436 Yorkshire Rider Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 748 (NUM339V) works route 681 to Bradford Interchange. APRIL 2005 RELEASE |
 20437 Damory Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 5062 (VPR485S) operates route 314 to Salisbury. MARCH 2006. |
 20438 Southdown Coastliner Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Southdown Bristol VRTSL3, 270 (JWV270W) carries the blue double arrow sign which indicates that Southdown had received The National Bus Companies 'Chairman's Award for Innovation', it operates route 700 to Portsmouth with limited stops. JUNE 2006 RELEASE |
 20439 Yorkshire Rider Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. The establishment of Yorkshire Rider created a common identity for buses across the towns and cities of Yorkshire. Operating in the Leeds area fleet number 736 (LUA719A) is working route 82 to Holt Park. MAY 2006 RELEASE |
 20440 Crosville Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. Our Bristol VRTSL3 depicts DVL435 (RMA435V) in Crosville NBC livery as it can be seen preserved in the North West Museum Of Road Transport. It is operating route B1X to Mold. APRIL 2007 RELEASE. |
 20441 East Kent Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This East Kent VR registered, 7671 (BJG671V), works route 608 to Margate JULY 2007 RELEASE |
 20443 Trent Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 825 (URB825S) works route 16 to Mickelover. JANUARY 2008 RELEASE |
 20444 Mansfield & District Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 164 (URB164S) on route 1 to Huthwaite. SEPTEMBER 2008 RELEASE |
 20445 Devon General Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. Bristol VRTSL3 1215 (LFJ862W) looks splendid in the company’s livery operating route 377 to Crediton near Exeter. OCTOBER 2008 RELEASE |
 20446 Southdown Bristol VRTSL3 ECW LT SERVICE. 624 (UTO834S) on the 700 route limited stop service to Portsmouth. The bus is still in NBC red having abeen transferred from Trent. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone AUGUST 2008 RELEASE |
 20447 Western National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 1236 (LFJ883W) on route 84 to Plymouth. FEBRUARY 2009 RELEASE |
 20448 Eastern National Citybus Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Bristol VRTSL3 is seen in Citybus livery, these colours were unique on Eastern National vehicles, 3109 (UAR599W) is operating out of Walthamstow Bus Garageon route 275 to Walthamstow Central Station. JANUARY 2010 RELEASE |
 20449 Lowland Scottish Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 855 (NDL655R) on route 62 to Galashiels via Peebles. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 2010 RELEASE |
 20450 Eastern Counties Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Eastern Counties Bristol VR is 262 (RAH262W) working route 726 to Hemsby Beach. DECEMBER 2010 RELEASE |
 20451 Eastern National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW DP. Another EN VR - this time in NBC DP livery - 3075 (KOO793V) on route 400 to London Kings Cross. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JULY 2011 RELEASE |
 20452 Ribble Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 2010 (CBV10S) on route 215 to Bolton via Astley Brudge. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone OCTOBER 2011 RELEASE |
 20453 Northumbria Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 587 (APT820W) on route 45 to Dinnington. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone JANUARY 2013 RELEASE |
 20454 West Yorkshire Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 1707 (AYG850S) on route 734 to Ilkley. MAY 2013 RELEASE |
 20455 Southern Vectis Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 657 (ODL657R) on route 16 to Ryde Esplanade. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone SEPTEMBER 2013 RELEASE |
 20456 First Eastern National Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 3220 (WTH949T) on route 70 to Braintree. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone OCTOBER 2014 RELEASE |
 20457 Eastern Counties Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. This Eastern Counties Bristol VR is 219 (BVG219T) on route 604 to Martham with Norwich Airport advert. Photo courtesy of Model Bus Zone AUGUST 2016 RELEASE |
 20458 Midland Fox Bristol VRTSL3 ECW. 1112 (VDV112S) on route 185 to Countesthorpe via Blaby. MAY 2018 RELEASE |