The model
- MSD commissioned this model and it was released on 18th December
2023. As it is not a Hong Kong model, it is not included in the main
site. This model was also included in a set of two models released at
the same time. Both feature M690 TDB, but with different route numbers
and destinations - the second also carries fleet number 690. Further
details of the set of two models can either be viewed here, or just click the spinning arrow to the right.
The bus
- Stagecoach introduced twenty 11-metre Duple Metsec bodied Dennis
Dragons into its fleet in Kenya, Africa in 1995/96. Their time in Kenya
was short-lived and the batch returned to the UK in 1998, being
allocated to the Stagecoach Manchester 'Magic Bus' fleet.
My thanks to David Burrell for allowing me to share his photographs of the actual bus. It is one of over 30,000 transport photographs featured on his Flickr site.
| Manufacturer
of model |
Jotus.com |
| Scale |
1:76 |
| Prototype chassis |
Dennis Dragon |
| Prototype bodywork |
Duple Metsec |
| Prototype length |
11
metre |
| Fleet number |
15190 |
| Registration
number |
M690 TDB |
| Route number |
216 |
| Destination |
Ashton |
| Quantity |
300 |
| Date released - Hong Kong |
18th December 2023 |
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