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000511 - Leyland Fleetline/Alexander 'SF'
China Motor Bus
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The model - ABC's third version is in the guise of SF2, carrying standard China Motor Bus (CMB) livery. It represents the prototype soon after delivery, with the white on red registration number, this colour scheme being for public vehicles, mounted on the front bumper. After 1983, the UK style of reflective plates was used. The model features poseable wheels with opening side and rear engine covers. Wing mirrors are provided for the owner to fit.

The bus - in 1978 China Motor Bus announced that the final 30 chassis of an order of 70 Long Fleetlines had been changed to 31ft vehicles. Alexander bodies similar to those fitted to the LF class were used, the most recognisable difference being the SF had a half width rearmost nearside window whilst the LF had a full width. This would allow them to be used on routes 15 to The Peak and 6 to Stanley, where road conditions required shorter vehicles. SF2 entered service in November 1979.

   
 Manufacturer of model  ABC Models
 Scale  1:76
 Prototype chassis  Leyland Fleetline
 Prototype bodywork  Alexander
 Prototype length  9.7 metre
 Fleet number  SF 2 
 Registration number  CB 5831
 Route number  78
 Destination  Wah Kwai Estate
 Quantity (total)  1,008
 
Hong Kong
UK
 Quantities (if known)
1,008
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 Date released
 21st May 2000 
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