NORTHCORD MODEL COMPANY - PRESS RELEASE
 
UKBUS9503 Scania OmniCity double-deck - Metrobus
 
Northcord Model Company is proud to release its second model of the UKBUS9500 range.
 
This is UKBUS9503, using the Scania OmniCity double-deck casting and carrying the branded livery for route 400 with Metrobus standard colours.
 
The model as replicated is Metrobus 6958 (YP09HWD) which was new to Metrobus in July 2009. 6958 carries a branded livery for route 400, showing the destination to Redhill Godstone via Caterham on the Hill. The special, comprehensive livery and branding are 100% reproduced onto the UKBUS9503 model.
 
The stand-out features of the branding are : “Route 400” on both sides and the rear, and the name of every main stop and the journey time with individual picture illustrations “Caterham 24 mins; Redhill 8 mins; East Surrey Hospital 15 mins; Gatwick Airport 12 mins; Crawley 30 mins; East Grinstead” on both sides, and, the ‘free WiFi’ on both sides and the rear.
 
Another significant feature of the branding is at the rear. The names of every main stop are shown as “Caterham”, “Redhill”, “East Surrey Hospital”, “Gatwick Airport”, “Crawley”, “East Grinstead”.
 
The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, such as dual tree protectors, realistic-looking handpoles and handrails. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. To achieve a smoother look the glazing has been affixed from the outside of the metal bodyshell.