Link categories
Useful links
Beulah
DVDs, Videos, CDs with Transport related themes, plus the Greater London Bus Map.
British Model Buses
The UK's best website for news and information about 1/50th and 1/76th scale British Model Buses produced by ABC Models, Atlas Editions, Britbus, Corgi Classics Ltd, Corgi OOC, Creative Master Northcord Ltd, Collectors Model (C'sM), EFE, Oxford Diecast, Peak Horse and Sunstar.
Capital Transport
Publishers of a large range of Transport related books
Corgi
1:76 scale models including closed top and open top RM.
Diecast Devon
Specialists in all types of Corgi models. Past, present and soon to be released.
Exclusive First Editions
The leading manufacturers of 1:76 Scale Die Cast model coach and buses, including most Routemaster variants. Now part of the Bachmann group.
https://www.bachmann.co.uk/category/die-cast-and-readymade/exclusive-first-editions
Key Publishing
The leading independent publisher of Transport Books & Magazines, Ian Allan, was taken over by Key Publishing and their magazines continue.
https://www.keypublishing.com/
Protecting your Model Buses, Cars, Trains & Planes
Building model buses, cars, trains, planes, and other vehicles have always been a fairly popular hobby. In the old days, people would have to make the pieces of their model themselves. They would often whittle small pieces of wood down into cars and other vehicles. Today, however, many companies mass produce plastic and metal models that can easily be put together and painted by people of all skill levels. Many people still enjoy building these models, and many fathers take their sons to the hobby shop to buy new models that they build together. But after putting hours of work into one of these models, the last thing you’d want is for it to get knocked off the table or shelf and break. You need to make certain that your models are protected. Otherwise, you could lose all of your hard work.
www.carcovers.com/resources/protect-your-model-cars-trains-planes.html
Revell
Manufacturers of the new 1:24 scale RML plastic kit.
Routemaster Bus Enthusiasts' Manual
The Routemaster receives the famous Haynes Manual treatment. This book provides a unique perspective on owning, restoring and operating a Routemaster, as well as an insight into the design, development and anatomy of this remarkably resilient machine, which saw continuous service in London for over 45 years.
Routemaster Mondorf
And now for something different - a card Routemaster model from Germany of their own Routemaster.
www.kallboys.de/routemaster-mondorf
Sun Star Toys
Manufacturers of diecast and plastic models, including 1:24 scale Routemasters.
www.sunstarmodelcars.com/limited.htm
The New Routemaster Maintenance Manual
Browse and buy specialist items essential for everyone who runs, maintains or repairs London's most famous Red Double-Decker - and for everyone who is simply fascinated with what goes on under the bonnet!