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1007 - Mitsubishi Fuso KL-MP37JM CNG
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Sapporo
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Announced in a press release on 12th January
2004 is this CNG (compressed natural gas) bus replica on its Mitsubishi
FUSO MP non-step citybus model in 2001 Sapporo City Bus colours.
CNG citybuses are becoming a common scene
in the major cities throughout Japan. CNG buses provide zero CO2 at the
roadside. The CNG tanks are placed on the roof of the bus. It is easily
recognised by those tanks on the roof if compared with traditional citybuses.
The replica features excellent detailing,
inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. This
is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery
application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model
has no ugly metal poles to hold it together. Moreover, the detail on the
CNG tank is to scale and it is mounted on the roof, behind the air-conditioner.
The model carries Sapporo City Bus colours.
The Sapporo City Transportation Bureau’s bus section was established in
1930 and it will close its 74 year history in March 2004. The replica is
one of the last buses purchased by them in 2001.
The model is limited to 300 pieces for the
UK and Hong Kong. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited
(UK) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.
I am very grateful to Creative Master Northcord
Ltd for providing this sample.
| Manufacturer
of model |
Creative
Master Northcord Ltd |
| Scale |
1:76 |
| Prototype chassis |
Mitsubishi
Fuso KL-MP37 JK |
| Prototype bodywork |
Mitsubishi |
| Prototype length |
10.5
metre |
| Fleet number |
401
3 |
| Registration
number |
6
45 |
| Route number |
20 |
| Destination |
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| Commissioned
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Busrama
International |
| Quantity (total) |
3,300 |
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known) |
300
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3,000
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| Date released |
Jan/Feb 2004
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