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Following yesterday's news update in which I mentioned that Citybus is changing its fleet numbering system, I can confirm that for the non-franchised open top buses, a 2-digit number will be used, whilst the franchised open top buses will be assigned a 3-digit fleet number. Pictured above are two shots of open-top 11.3 metre Enviro500NG SA6717, the first carrying fleet no 40900 and the second carrying its new fleet number of 27. My thanks to Bus Dream Land for allowing me to share their photographs. According to the ACROSS website, two franchised open top 12 metre Enviro500NGs have so far been allocated new fleet numbers, namely 279 (SH5527), which was formerly fleet no. 59905 and originally 8356 and 281 (SH6325), formerly 59907 and originally 8358.
Meanwhile, four further Kowloon Motor Bus 'retro' liveried 12.8 metre ADL 'facelift' Enviro500s were registered this week, being allocated to the Long Win Bus fleet. Pictured above is UE6X88 (VC4881) on route E31 to Discovery Park.
Kowloon Motor Bus also registered two further ADL Enviro500EVs this week, fleet numbers AED7 and AED10, making the total of this type registered so far to five. Pictured above is AED10 (VC6685) on route 1A. My thanks to Anthony's Bus Homepage for allowing me to share his photographs. 29th March
2026
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Citybus is reverting back to a 4-digit fleet numbering system. Pictured above is 6107 (UN5466), a 12.8 metre ADL 'facelift' Enviro500, new to New World First Bus in January 2017. It would have received the fleet no. 61133 under the previous fleet numbering system, which was introduced in October 2023. 28th March
2026
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New photographs of the two Kowloon Motor Bus Alexander bodied Leyland Olympians have now been added. Just a reminder, 3BL108 (DH6924) is on route 80X to Chun Shek (KMB2026005) whilst 3BL129 (DH9398) is on route 98D to Hang Hau North (KMB2026006) and each is limited to 700 pieces. 27th March
2026
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© Kowloon Motor Bus
The two Kowloon Motor Bus Leyland Olympian models are now listed on the KMB on-line shop. New pages for both have now been added, just follow the links below. 25th March
2026
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two Kowloon Motor Bus Alexander bodied Leyland Olympians were
released in Hong Kong today. 3BL108 (DH6924) is on
route 80X to Chun Shek
(KMB2026005)
whilst 3BL129 (DH9398) is on route 98D to Hang Hau
North (KMB2026006).
Each is limited to 700 pieces. 24th March
2026
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Kowloon Motor Bus has announced these two 1/76 scale Leyland Olympian models today. 3BL108 (DH6924) is on route 80X to Chun Shek whilst 3BL129 (DH9398) is on route 98D to Hang Hau North. 21st March
2026
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PITCL's (Park Island Transport Co., Ltd.) newest member, ADL Enviro500 PY4241, which was former Long Win's 8406 and KMB's ATEE39, commenced revenue service on route NR338S, travelling between Park Island and Central No.3 Ferry Pier, this afternoon. In total five double-deckers have been acquired for use on routes NR338/ NR338S, replacing the current high-speed ferries. A new page featuring further photographs will be added to the XTRA section of the site tomorrow - NOW ADDED, just follow this link.
Yesterday I received the above Kowloon Motor Bus liveried MCW Metrorider model, having purchased it through a Chinese on-line selling site. The model features AMR1 (DY6090) and is on route 299 to Sai Kung, which was produced by AsianBus back in 2016. However, whilst I have this model listed as KB-01 and limited to just 144 pieces, the limited edition accompanying my model reads KB-02, which is limited to 1,008 pieces! Anyway, I am more than happy with the model and I will add further photographs tomorrow - NOW ADDED. 19th March
2026
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© Dave Rogers
I am grateful to Dave Rogers for allowing me to share his photograph of Citybus ADL 'facelift' Enviro400 31552 (UZ3367) resting at Shek-O Bus Terminus before it's return journey to Shau Kei Wan. I have added this photograph to the Shek-O Bus Terminus page of my site, as it is the first photograph to feature the new livery at this location.
Today's arrival is in the form of Peak Horse tram no. 88, in plain green livery and heading to Happy Valley. I was only made aware of this tram in 2020, although the details on the insert of the plastic case date it as 1999. If you are able to provide any further details please e-mail me. New photographs will be added shortly to the model page. 13th March
2026
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Finally,
one of my photographs has made it onto the BBC News, and it's not a
model bus!!!
My wife and I are the proud parents of Chris, who, on 1st March 2026, as part of his training for this year's London Marathon, took part in the Brighton Half Marathon, finishing in a time of 1:30:46, beating the previous Guinness World Record of 1:33:08. The full article can be found by following this link. As mentioned, Chris is taking part in this year's London Marathon on Sunday 26th April, running to raise funds for the MS Trust - the target that he has set himself is £3,000. If you would like to support him in his efforts, no matter how small, his JustGiving page can be found here - thank you! 12th March
2026
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I have today added a new page to the XTRA section of the site which features some further photographs of the two buses featured in yesterday's launch - of course more will be added as and when they appear! 8th March
2026
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© Chan KH
In a creative collaboration, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) and Kowloon Motor Bus have launched ten specially themed "KMB Pharaoh Cat Buses". These buses began operating today along routes serving the West Kowloon Cultural District, offering the public a unique opportunity to connect with the museum’s blockbuster special exhibition, “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums.” The ten limited-edition buses, decorated with playful images of “Pharaoh Cat” and “KMB Boy,” will operate on the Open Top Bus Route HK1, the Pet Bus Tour, Route W4, and Route 296D for a month. Pictured above is ADL Enviro500 part open topper ATENU485 (TH9170) alongside Scania K310UD PC2853, which will operate the Pet Bus Tour. My thanks to Chan KH for sharing his photograph. 7th March
2026
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I understand that Park Island Transport has acquired several former Kowloon Motor Bus double-deckers,including ADL Enviro500 PY4241, which was formerly numbered ATEE39 in the KMB fleet. My thanks to Dennis Leung for allowing me to share his photographs. 5th March
2026
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Captured at the weekend, with the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station in the background, is one of the three retro liveried MCV D123 bodied Volvo B8Ls which were registered last week. V6B211 (WZ8292) is on route 269B to Tsim Sha Tsui. 2nd March
2026
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