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KMB-M-2016003 - Daimler 'C' type/Metal Sections
Kowloon Motor Bus
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The model - this model is one of two Daimler 'C' types set for release in Hong Kong on 14th January 2017. The other (KMB-M-2016006) features one with folding doors. 

The bus - Kowloon Motor Bus bought 70 Daimler CVG6 with Metal Section bodywork in 1962, these being the first 30 feet long and 8 feet wide buses. When new they featured sliding gates at the front and rear. During 1964/5 the sliding gates were replaced with electrically operated folding doors. They were later allocated fleet numbers D261-330. 

AD 4751 was first registered on 5th July 1962, was later allocated fleet no. D295 and was withdrawn in November 1984.
   
 Manufacturer of model  KMB
 Scale 1:76
 Prototype chassis  Daimler CVG6 'C' type
 Prototype bodywork  Metal Sections
 Prototype length  9 metre
 Fleet number  not carried
 Registration number  AD4751
 Route number  1
 Destination  Star Ferry - Kowloon City 
 Quantity  900
 Date released - Hong Kong  14th January 2017
 
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80M Bus Model Shop
 
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80M Bus Model Shop
 
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Click on image for larger photograph
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80M Bus Model Shop
 
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Photograph courtesy and copyright of
80M Bus Model Shop
 
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80M Bus Model Shop
 
 
 
This page last updated Tuesday, 10th January 2017
 
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