One of four Original Omnibus selected as Corgi 50th Anniversary releases, from Wales is presented the stunning livery of Caelloi Motors, Pwllheli, Gwynedd on the new Van Hool T9 coach. Caelloi have been coach operators for more than 150 years but we still cannot pronounce the name.  Presented in bespoke anniversary packagine, each model in the bus range includes a wood effect plinth, a replica timetable or route map, the Corgi Anniversay booklet and a number limited edition certificate. 

Edition run limited to 2006

Optare Solo Pullman Coaches, Gower Explorer, Swansea, model length 110mm

Built by AEC at its south works, the first Q-Type double decker made its appearance in october 1932. Designed by John Rackham, the Q-Type is remembered as one of the most remarkably advanced bus designs of its era.

Operator: Newport Transport
Fleet Number:  42
Registration: YN54 AOB
Destination: 8C Ringland

This bus represents fleet number 42 (YN54 AOB) that was new in 2004. The Scania OmniCity was first introduced to Newport Transport Limited in 2002 which now has eighteen of them in full operation. Newport Transport is owned by Newport City Council and the majority of the bus services run by the company are in and around Newport, South Wales. Part of the Omni range, the Scania OmniCity places high emphasis on driver and passenger comfort and is equipped with air suspension for superb ride comfort and effective sound insulation of the floor together with curved side windows ensure that the noise level inside the bus is kept at pleasant level. There are 42 seats plus space for wheelchairs and the flat floor is virtually free from obstructing platforms, allowing passengers to move quickly and conveniently through the entire bus. The boarding and exit heights, although already low, can be further lowered by the kneeling function.

The high level of detail and decoration stand out well on our BET Weymann model in the maroon livery of South Wales. Registered VWN 13, fleet number 821 works route 19 to Morriston, Bonymaen and Swansea.