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details of this model were announced on the Concorde Hobby Shop and 312
Model websites on 17th October 2008. Two versions are being issued, DM1
(pictured on the left) on route no. 105 to Lai Chi Kok and DM18
(pictured
on the right) on route 15A to Tsz Wan Shan. A total of 500 pieces are
to
be produced and it is believed that KMB decals will be
provided.
Please note that all
these photographs are of pre-production models and the manufacturer is
aware
of
the Dragon badge
on the rear, which will be corrected to Dominator prior to their
release.
The bus
- Kowloon
Motor Bus acquired
40 two-axle Dennis Dominators ("DM" Class) in 1983/84. The first batch
of 20 were registered in December 1983/January 1984 with the second
batch of 20 in August/September 1984.
The
bodies were supplied by Duple Metsec ckd
(completely knocked
down) and were assembled in KMB's Tuen Mun
Depot.
All
these buses were withdrawn from service by the end of October
2001.
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