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Model Bus Federation Members' Own Websites
Model Bus Websites
Websites of Related Interest
UK Bus Enthusiasts' Websites
Links to UK Operators' Websites
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Model Bus Federation Members' Own Websites:

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A's Models of Bolton
Stephen Anforth - Stockists of diecast model buses and other vehicles.

Adam's Model Bus Site
Adam Smith's website about model buses. Info about model repaints and also about to start a model bus company.

Alder Valley Motor Services
Michael Wooley's model bus fleet, based in Box Hill, Surrey

Andy's London bus pics
A selection of real buses, model buses and code 3 buses by Andy Kent

Terry Blois Drawings
List of over 1000 4mm scale bus & coach drawings.  The associated fotopic site shows a photo of each vehicle drawn.

Blue Bus of North Dorset
North Dorset bus and coach operator Blue Bus & Coach.

British Model Buses
Gareth Jones - Model Buses

Canterbury Miniature Commercials
John Jaanus - Model Commercials, Cars

Countrywide Express Coach Services
Tony McClennon

Daves Die-Cast Models
Dave Herron - Well stocked on line model shop, Model buses from Britbus, Cmnl, EFE, Sunstar and Corgi.

Dublin & Blessington Steam Tramway
Nigel O'Connor - No model buses here, but a little bit of Irish bus history, and a few pictures of tram models

Eldorado Motor Services
Dave Jessop - The Eldorado Fleet

Peter Gould OO-Scale Model Emporium
A growing range of OO-Scale Models and Accessories (including diecast buses and coaches) available for INSTANT purchase online. Also includes a local transport history section covering tram, trolleybus and bus operators with summary histories and fleet lists of almost 150 operators.

Donald Grant's Transport Photos
Mainly buses and mostly classic buses at that with a smattering of rail, classic car and holiday photos thrown in. Also some photos from the North East MBF Show at South Sheilds and Model Rail Scotland 2005.

Holby Depot
Phil Doddridge - The Buses and Coaches of Western National and Royal Blue, in 4mm Scale

Kenneth Ingram Diecasts
Stockists of cars, trucks, buses, trams, model railways (and accessories) and much, much more.

Kevin Diggins' website

Leyland & District
Tony McClennon - A small independent model bus operation

Little Bus Company
Tony Asquith - Resin Bus Kits, Waterslide Transfers, Paints and Scale Wheels

McNulty Coaches
A model bus fleet operating in 1/76 by Liam McNulty

Mid-Kent Coaches Ltd
The web site of MBF member Robert Gibbs's model bus and coach operation, Mid-Kent Coaches Ltd

Mirror Image Models
A range of bus kits produced by A's Models of Bolton (Stephen Anforth)

Model Bus Association of Australia
website composed by Jeffrey Lynn

Model Bus Building
Nigel O'Connor - Including Dublin Bus and CIE scratchbuild models by Nigel O'Connor and John Keenan

Model Buses
Calum Melrose - My Gallery showcases my hobbies and intrests. These include my full size buses, my model buses and my model tanks.

Model Roads & Tramways
Mail Order and exhibition sales of model vehicles and scenic detailing items in OO/HO, electronic accessories and tools (Mervyn Askew).

Network South Yorkshire
Model Bus Fleet operating in South Yorkshire

Northern Blue - Buses Fact and Fiction
A unique collection of high-quality, digitally modified images with comprehensive and informative captions by Garry Luck.

Padbus
Paul Dudfield - Padbus Model Bus Fleet

ParagonKits.com
A range of kits and accessories by Andrew Goodwin.

PMP Video
David Spencer - 800 Videos of Buses, Trolleybuses, Trams and Trucks

Premier Coaches
The website of Tom Spittle-Jackson's Premier Coach fleet

Preservation of Leyland Lynx C920 FMP
Adam Smith's pictorial website showing the history and major restoration of the first production all Leyland Lynx C920 FMP.

Quicksilver Coaches
Adam  Floyd's Quicksilver Coaches fleet

Red Rover Buses
A modern operation based in Aylesbury

The Rebuilding of a Railway
Ken Croston - Model Railway featuring Buses

Roundabout
Website for Stuart Turner's Roundabout Bus & Coach model fleet.

Scottish Buses and Cars
Mark Budd - Repaints of die-cast models buses in Scottish liveries

Scottish Model Buses
Website dedicated to all types of model buses bearing Scottish livery or having Scottish connections by Brian Houston

Trolleybuses Galore
Bruce Lake - Bruce's Trolleybus site.

Vista Coachways
Terry Jones - Real Modern Coach Fleet Operation

The Model Bus Website
Complete searchable ABC, Britbus, CMNL, Corgi OOC and EFE listings updated regularly. Book reviews, photographic tips, model and kit reviews, and much more from member Tony Price.

The Model Bus Gallery
Possibly the largest photographic collection of model buses on the internet and it continues to grow!
Featuring diecast, kit and scratchbuilt models.

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AACC Ltd
EFEs, OOCs, Matchbox, Dinkys, Corgis, Resin, Scratch and Kit Built models for sale

Aldenham PSV
Code 3 model specialist and model fleet operator.

BEC-KITS Ltd
British OO scale plastic model tram kits, Continental HO scale whitemetal model tram kits, motorised ready-to-run tram trucks and other parts such as transfers, pantographs, etc.

Bernie's Model and Classic Bus Depot

'Blackpool in the Box' Model Tramway

busmodels
Very detailed models of coaches, city buses, articulated buses of Volvo, Scania, MAN, TAM in 1/30 scale. Lots of pictures, details and tips.

Bus Models

Car Model Box
Hong Kong Model Bus Manufacturer - Model Manufacturer of which the products include Crystal Bus model, HK & UK diecast and plastic bus model.

C.K. Bus Model
A website specialized in self-produced (Code 3) bus models.

Collector's Corner

Collectors Gazette

Corgi Classics

Devon Diecast Models
Based in the city centre of historic Exeter. We are an Official Hornby Dealer plus we have exyensive stocks of EFE, Corgi OOC, Britbus and CMNL Buses. Thomas the Tank Engine; Maisto Cars and Motorcycles; Corgi Military, Cars, Trucks, Trackside and Aviation Archive; Revell and Airfix Kits - and lots lots more. Call In and see us!

Diecast Buses
EFE and OOC Models : New and Rare models.

diecastbusesinteractive
The interactive experience for diecast bus and tram collectors featuring discussion board, weekly e-mail newsletter, Links Page, Features Pages, free classified adverts, polls, book reviews and model reviews.

diecastdepot
Diecast model bus suppliers. Discount prices for all new releases. Worldwide mail order service.

Diecast Devon
Diecast Devon specialise in rare, obsolete and discontinued models from all leading brands. Worldwide Mail Order service. All enquiries welcome.

Divvy Diecast - Diecast Model Collectables
Wide range of diecast models from makers such as Lledo, Corgi Classics, Corgi OOC, EFE, Matchbox and others.

Doppeldecker und andere Berliner Busse
Double decker and other Berlin buses - the models and the original buses

Dutch Routemaster Society
The Dutch Routemaster Society is proud to announce that new website with lots of photos of scale model Routemasters is online.

EFE
1:76 scale die-cast models

EFE Zone
A web site by Kevin Ellis dedicated to Exclusive First Editions

FaresPlease
Canadian hobbiest and collector. Many hard to find British Diecast Model Buses and Trams.

Fox Coaches Ltd
A model bus company operating in 1:76

Green Line Coaches

Hattons Models

Hong Kong Buses
Model Buses of Hong Kong

Jennings Models
A leading North London model shop, stocking a very large range of ‘N’ & ‘OO’ model railways slot racing systems, plastic kits and die-cast Buses other vehicles.

Ken's Diecast Model Buses
A MSN Communities home site by Ken Stafford.

Kingsway Models
Details of all Kingsway kits - download a catalogue. Online shop.

Langley Miniature Models

London Model Bus Page
The history of London's buses in model form, from the first horse-drawn Omnibus to the latest low-floor double deckers. Georg Hämel's collection is presented in a large gallery section.

LS London Surrey
Alan Graves - LS London Surrey Fictional Model Bus Fleet 1:76 Scale

Ben MacKays 1:87 scale working Trolleybus Layout

MalcsCabinets
Display cabinets for all your diecast collectables.

Mel's Collectables
All makes of Model Bus, Model Aircraft, Model Aircraft kits, Model cars (including Dinky Toys), Model road transport vehicles.

Mike's Website - the Model Bus Page

Model Auto Review

Model Masters Graphics

Modelbus.nl
Dutch model bus sales.

Network Evolution
Professional 4mm scale bus refinishing

North East Diecast Collectors Club

Oriental Model Buses Website (Graham White)

Rotherham Model World

Ryanbus
Diecast Model Buses

S & D Models

Scottish Model Transport
A website catering for collectors of special edition 1:76 scale model diecast buses and commercial vehicles specifically associated with Scottish fleet operators and bus preservation enthusiasts.

Singapore Bus Model Web
1:43 Models of buses found in Singapore, particularly those of Trans-Island Bus Services

Southport Buses
Model bus company in Southport and South Lancashire.

Swapmeet Diecast Models
Swapmeet Models Diecast collectors websites. Over 10,000 models in stock. Specialists in working and emergency vehicles.

The 4mm Bus Garage
Here you will find models from Britbus, EFE, Original Omnibus (Corgi) and Creative Master Northcord.

ToyBusExpo.com
US-based resource for collectors featuring photos, info and visitor comments on bus models and toys from around the world.

West Midlands Buses
Model buses from the West Midlands delivered within UK free. Models from Corgi, EFE, CMNL plus more.

Wheels
Previously the 'Midland Red Collection', the site has been updated and enlarged to cater for antique telephones, and transport memorabilia and paintings/prints which can be found at the site's shop at Nuneaton Railway Station and the site's online secure ordering system.

Websites of Related Interest:

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500 Group
Our main interest is the history and preservation of Teesside buses, trams and trolleys, a big site with lots of interest.

1000 Russian Scale Models
A site for 1/43 scale models of Russian cars, trucks, buses, emergency and other vehicles.

Anbrico
A website dedicated to all things Anbrico. If any members would wish to submit photographs or stories, a link can be issued to their website and/or e-mail address.

Buses Worldwide

Collectors Database
A new online resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

Collectors Weekly
US-based collectors' website.  The model buses section is under "model cars".

Corgi Collectors Models
Corgi Classics and Limited Edition Models. Also a small selection of Matchbox, BBurago, Dinky and other makes available.

Eddie Stobart

Fox Transfers
Fox Transfers carry the majority of the former Little Bus Company range of transfers.

Glue It
Model Engineering clubs, events, museums, discussions, galleries and more.

Just Kits & Models
Southampton-based supplier of plastic model kits plus a large range of tools, paints, brushes, masking tape, adhesives etc.

Kingsway Models
Descriptions and photos of the entire range of bus garage kits, and an online shop.

Micro-Mark
Source for model building tools and supplies

Mike Hodder Display Cases
Hand built cabinets and cases made to customer's requirements in wood and glass.

Minibusales' gallery of old bus pictures
A gallery of old bus pictures. All the pictures are scanned in from the original negatives, the majority coming from glass plates which record a wealth of detail not obtainable in other film formats. The original source of these pictures is Commercial Motor Magazine whose picture collection is managed by stilltime.net. Please note that these pictures are still protected by copyright.

Model Cars Direct
All types of Model Cars stocked, including Road Cars, Rally Cars, Classic Cars, F1, TV & Film related models, Motorbikes, American Muscle and Many More.

Mutch Models
Fleetname transfers from 30p per pair.

Nations Bus
A California based bus dealership offers new and used buses for sale.

New York City Model Transit Association
All things related to Model Transit and Trolleybus Modelling in New York City.

Scale Model Net
International List of Scale Model Related Web Sites

Task Board, Model making cardboard
Model making cardboard, architectural models, railroad models, dioramas, dollhouses, and craft projects.

Taylor Precision Models

TRAIN-E - Monthly ONLINE Model Railway Magazine by Simon Dawson
Anything railway related, including associated road services wanted for inclusion.

Transport Models
A world-wide image library dedicated to all transport related scale models.

Weico Models by Gerry Weight (Australia)
Manufacturers of model cars, buses, trucks and trams in HO Scale1/87 for use in Australian Prototype Model Railways. Also manufacture WIZARD 4mm/OO Scale Model car Kits Designed for use with English prototype Model Railways. These are white metal kits only.

Wessex Transfers
Custom printing of waterslide transfers/decals for model buses

UK Bus Enthusiasts' Websites:

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Adam's Transport Photos
A site which contains photos of buses and coaches from all over the UK, Europe and soon, Canada.

AEC Regents
Photograph and current information of ALL surviving AEC Regent buses. Updated regularly.

Alan's Collector's Emporium

Arriva Yorkshire Photos
Adam Smith's site which has photos of vehicles operated by Arriva Yorkshire. Photos sorted into vehicle type categories.

B.A.T.S. About Buses
Website for those interested in Brighton buses from either the Corporation, BH&D or Southdown fleets. Also a model diorama featured with images and description of construction methods.

Bus & Coach Album (A)
A selection of scenic photos of buses & coaches

Bus/Coach & Truck Spotters online

David Bradley Online

British Bus Archives

British Buses Of The 1960s

The British Trolleybus Database

British Trolleybus Society
The British Trolleybus Society maintains & restores a historic & unique fleet of trolleybuses and contributes to the management & operation of the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft.

Buses Ireland
Bus travel tips for visitors to Ireland & fleet information for enthusiasts.

The Cardiff & South Wales Trolleybus Project

Classic Buses of North East England (50's to late 70's) E. Tweddle

Croydon Tramlink

Electric Tbuses for London

The Electric Trolleybus Homepage

Harrington Coachwork
The On-Line Museum about coachwork produced by Thomas Harrington of Hove, Sussex

Ian's Bus Stop

Ipswich Bus (The Unofficial Web Site)

Ipswich Bus Page
News, photo's and information on buses in Ipswich and photo's of bus companies in East Anglia, including Ipswich Buses, First Eastern Counties, First Essex, Konectbus, Stagecoach, Network Colchester and more!

Jasper's Transport Photographs
Mike Harvey's collection of historic photographs from a very wide range of British Bus Fleets.

The London Bus Page

London Buses

The National Trolleybus Association

Premier Travel Trust
An online museum for the Premier Travel Group, containing photos, fleet list, an online shop and more.

Scottish Bus Site

Showbus (Rally site)

South East Scotland Bus Group
The Fotopic Gallery of the South East Scotland Bus Yahoo group. Buses that operate in our area now and in the past plus the odd visitor to the locale. Who knows you might just find a photo you've been looking for the prototype of that model you want to build.

Sussex Transport Group
The site provides pages for Sussex area Transport and related clubs and societies, who may be without other means of providing their own information in web content. Links to similar enthusiast sites, local operators, and other sites on a reciprocal basis.

Welsh Buses

Woodhouse Bus Depot

The World Under the Wires
David Lloyd brings together a selection of trams from around the world as well as a few trolleybuses. It continues with a celebration of Bristol Commercial vehicles, a history of the Cheltenham & Great Western Union Railway and the best of Classic British Cars.

Links to UK Operators' Websites:

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Arriva plc

Berry's Coaches

Brighton & Hove Bus Company

Cambridge Coach Services

Citybus

Dunn-line

Eagle Coaches

First Capital

Johnsons Coaches of Henley-in-Arden

Pats Coaches

Scottish Citylink

Stagecoach Busways
 

Links to Museum Websites:

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Amberley Museum

This is an Industrial Museum sited in a large Chalk Pit near Worthing in Sussex. Amongst the exhibits are a 2' gauge steam railway and much more importantly the largest and oldest collection of Southdown Buses worldwide (nine currently in service dating from 1909 to 1938, four more being rebuilt). These run a public service March to October in the Museum's extensive grounds.

Bradford Trolleybus Association

The Bradford Trolleybus Association now have a brand new website. We are currently trying to raise funds for the Restoration of Bradford Trolleybus 758, which was the last rear entrance trolleybus in Great Britain. We urgently need money to help this restoration project. For more details on the restoration, donating or membership, visit the website. Please spread the word about the Bradford Trolleybus Association and our new website.

Cobham Bus Museum

East Anglia Transport Museum

(Unofficial East Anglia Transport Museum

Friends of the City of Portsmouth Preserved Transport Depot

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
Runs the museum in the former Corporation bus garage of Bridgeton.

Greater Manchester Museum of Transport

Ipswich Transport Museum

Sandtoft Transport Centre - The New Official Website

Sheffield Bus Museum

The National Tramway Museum (Crich)

On-Line Chat Rooms, Clubs, Exchanges, Webrings, Message Boards, Groups, Newsgroups:

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A1 Model Buses (Yahoo Clubs)
A Yahoo Club (Membership of Yahoo Clubs Required to take part - More details can be had by clicking on the above link).
Founder: Dave Dearstyne, Falmouth, MA, USA
Founded: 6th April 2001

Diecast Buses (Yahoo Clubs)
A Yahoo Club (Membership of Yahoo Clubs Required to take part - More details can be had by clicking on the above link).
Founder: Gerry Brown, Nottingham, UK
Founded: 20th April 2001

Kens Diecast Model Buses (MSN Communities)
A MSN Community Site (Membership of MSN Hotmail or Equivalent Microsoft Passport Required to take part - More details can be had by clicking on the above link).
Founder: Ken Stafford (No further details supplied)
Founded: Information not supplied

Diecast Buses (MSN Communities)
A MSN Community Site (Membership of MSN Hotmail or Equivalent Microsoft Passport Required to take part - More details can be had by clicking on the above link).
Founder: Gerry Brown (No further details supplied)
Founded: 12th June 2001
Please note this group contains no content, but is a link to the above Yahoo Club, Diecastbuses.

The Model Zone
International discussion forums catering for all aspects of model collecting and building, from diecast to remote control, militaria to transport.

The UK Model Bus Forum
A Yahoo Group (Membership of Yahoo Groups Required to take part - More details can be had by clicking on the above link).
Founder: Andrew Fear (aka Patsofwinsley.co.uk aka virusplanet.demon.co.uk)
Founded: 30th November 1999

Worldwide Model Buses Yahoo group
Internet discussion group covering all aspects of model buses. New members always welcome

Please note that the above groups are within the Public Domain and that information supplied is openly available on the Internet. In some cases, email addresses can be harvested and forwarded to third parties for marketing purposes without the owners consent. Please exercise caution when supplying personal information.
 

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El Portal del Autobús
El portal del Autobús is the first and unique portal of buses in Spain.

The Bus Station

Routes International
Gateway to the World of "People" Transportation by Land, Rail, Sea, and Air
New URL 23 - 08 - 2001

TrafficLinq

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