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The model
- this model was first announced on this site in October 2005, but was
in fact available from retail outlets in Sentosa from July 2005.
Although
it appears to be a 'toy' aimed at the souvenir market, the model is in
fact very well detailed, including rear-view mirrors. It carries
'Sentosa
Leisure Group' lettering on the base. The model represents a MAN NL263
although the real buses used are Volvo B7Rs (the photos at the foot of
this
page clearly demonstrate the differences). My thanks to Leslie Chan and
www.hksbp.com
for the photos of the real bus. (For details of a second model
representing a Volvo B7R click here)
Below is an extract of an e-mail received from Director of Retail, Sentosa Leisure Group, on 2nd November
I have today received a further update from the Sentosa Leisure Group regarding this bus. This bus has just won the recent IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, based in Virginia, USA) Souvenir of The Year Award 2005 for the category of Hard Goods at Facility with Annual Attendance Over One Million Visitors. The award was presented to the Sentosa Leisure Group on 15th November 2005 at the annual IAAPA conference in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Members of IAAPA include most major theme park operators such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, Six Flags, Europa Park-Germany, etc. 22nd November 2005 The bus - The box gives the following description:- "The distinctive orange Sentosa bus meanders around the sprawling tropical island resort that is home to monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, cockatoos, parrots and other native fauna and flora. Singapore's premier island getaway offers a unique blend of leisure and recreational facilities including family attractions, sea sports, golf, walking/cycle trails and resort accommodation." The official Sentosa website can be found by following the link. My thanks to Jacky Ho for providing this information. |
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Manufacturer of model | not known |
Scale | 1:72 |
Prototype chassis | MAN NL 263 |
Prototype bodywork | Liannex-ComfortDelgro |
Prototype length | 12 metre |
Fleet number | - |
Registration number | RU3722G |
Route number | - |
Destination | The Merlion |
Commissioned by | Sentosa Leisure Group |
Quantity | no certificate |
Date released - Singapore only | July 2005 |
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