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SF-2012 - Leyland Fleetline/Alexander 'SF'
China Motor Bus
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The model - Released in October 2001 is this Short Fleetline, carrying all-over advertising for Marché Restaurant. Unfortunately, like the other recently released Fleetline in Fuji Film decals, this not only has an error in the registration number, but also in the spelling of the destination!! (See photograph below)

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. 

  
 Manufacturer of model  Collector's Model
 Scale  1:76
 Prototype chassis  Leyland Fleetline FE31AGR "SF"
 Prototype bodywork  Alexander
 Prototype length  9.7 metre
 Fleet number  SF 19
 Registration number  CR 2957 (should be CD 2957)
 Route number  15
 Destination  Gentral (should be Central)
 Quantity (total)  500
 
Hong Kong
UK
 Quantities (if known)
?
?
 Date released
 1st Oct 2001
late Oct 2001

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