Thursday 28th March 2013

4649114 Irizar Coach
4649115 Scania R440 Highline
4649116 Ford Cargo
4649118 Man L2000 4 Wheel
4649119 Scania R143M
4649120 Konecranes Stacker
4649121 Scania Low Loader
4649122 Scania Highline R440
4649123 ERF LV Flatbed
4649124 Leyland DAF
4649125 DAF FTGXFIO5
4649126 Scania Highline R420
4649127 DAF 2800
4649128 Scania 94D Box
4649129 Volvo FH 460
4649130 Scania Mobile LED Screen
4649131 ERF ECI4 Olympic
4649132 Scania R440

CARARAMA MODEL NOW RELEASED
I received notification today that Oxford Diecast have begun releasing the following model. It should be in the shops very soon:
CR005 Scania R Series Topline Curtainside CLICK HERE

Wednesday 13th March 2013

Fleet number: H6494
Registration number: PN12 XJG
Name: Lucy Hannah
Trailer no: Not known
Anticipated release date: December 2013

In the 1970s Eddie Stobart built its high profile brand based on the courtesy of its drivers, the quality of its fleet and exceptional service. These benchmark standards remain intact, but Stobart also understands the customer service, employment practices and environmental challenges that face modern businesses today. Over the last few years the Group has evolved beyond its position as an independent road transport and logistics business to a leading UK provider of multinational transport and logistics solutions. Under new regulations, Eddie Stobart has introduced a new high-volume Envirotrailer to its ever expanding fleet to help boost the economy, cut congestion and slash carbon emissions from the haulage industry. The eco-trailer is being operated under a Vehicle Special Order as part of the Department for Transport’s 10-year trial of semi-trailers that are one and two metres longer than the then maximum length of 13.6 metres. The extended trailers allow operators to carry higher volumes of goods but still meet the current regulations with regard to maximum permitted weights and turning circles. The first UK delivery utilised a 15.65 metre trailer with two steering rear axles – providing impressive manoeuvrability and less wear and tear to the UK road network. The trailer was packed with 54 retail cages and demonstrated a 20% increase in payload allowing for the number of trucks on UK roads to be decreased.

Available December

2nd posting Monday 11th March 2013

CORGI JULY TO DECEMBER 2013 CATALOGUE
Corgi have just announced one new Stobart model in their latest catalogue
CC13747 Scania R Super Curtainside Eddie Stobart

I will publish details and a photograph later today

Monday 11th March 2013

No further details are given, but I am assuming these are the same models being marketed by Atlas Editions (however I may be wrong). I will let you know if I hear anything further.

Thursday 7th March 2013

H3948 Ford Focus RS WRC08 Stobart #5 M.Wilson/S.Martin Rally of Great Britain 2010 CLICK HERE to view

Thursday 28th February 2013

SUNSTAR STOBART RALLY CARS
Please see below details of 2 Rally cars from Sunstar in 1/18th scale, H3946 and H3948 are both in Stobart livery and the details are as follows:

H3946 – Ford Focus RS – EU07 STX – Laura Abby – WRC07 Monte Carlo 2008 Francois Duval/Eddy Chavallier CLICK HERE to view. This model was released in October 2012.
H3948 – Ford Focus RS – 1 ES – Elaine Katie – WRC08 Wales. GB 2010 Matthew Wilson/Scott Martin CLICK HERE to view. This model has not yet been released, it was marked initially as a December 2012 release.

Sunstar model H3947 IS NOT a Stobart Rally Team Ford Focus. The photograph shown on a number of sites has been transposed from model H3948. The driver of this vehicle is Jari-Matti Latvala and it is his own Ford Focus RS WR09 Abi Dabhi livery. CLICK HERE to view a photograph of this vehicle on Wikipedia

Saturday 23rd February 2013

CLICK HERE to visit the Gallery pages to see a photograph of the actual truck represented by this model at Stobart's Carlisle Depot

Tuesday 19th February 2013

Monday 18th February 2013

EDDIE STOBART TRUCKS AND TRAILERS SERIES 4 DVD
Stobart's have advised that the new series 4 DVD "is now available in the Stobart shop at www.stobartclubandshop.co.uk The 4 disc box set contains all 8 episodes of the highly popular observation documentary. R.R.P £14.49 Members Price £13.49 plus standard P & P Approximate running time 360 minutes".

To purchase this item please CLICK HERE 

Saturday 16th February 2013

Tuesday 12th February 2013

"The transport operation at the Crick site is moving to Rugby, thus access to the Crick site for spotting will be prohibited from 5pm on Sunday 17th February 2013 on Health and Safety grounds due to deconstruction of the site commencing.

There will be opportunities for members to spot trucks from the new site at Rugby once all phases of construction have been completed. As yet we do not have an exact time scale for when this will be, but we will inform you once construction is completed and the site is deemed safe for visitors.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter".

Thursday 7th February 2013

Sunday 3rd February 2013

I have added a photograph of sister vehicle H6365 Charlotte to the Gallery page CLICK HERE to view

Thursday 31st January 2013

Monday 28th January 2013

CORGI ANNOUNCE NEW STOBART TOY RANGE
Corgi today advised me of the following:

Eddie Stobart Road Haulage Joins Corgi Toys

After the award winning success of Corgi Toys in 2012 (Best Toy Car in 2012 awarded by Toy Talk and gold medal winner for Best Vehicle awarded by the Independent Toy Awards 2012) and the on-going supporting CITV sponsorship campaign, Corgi Toys announced this week at London Toy Fair the new Eddie Stobart road rail haulage depot range. 

Corgi Toys have created a range of die-cast toys in the recognised Eddie Stobart livery. This new range focuses on haulage in Britain where road meets rail. The first wave of ten vehicles includes Scania articulated lorries in Eddie Stobart's traditional liveries, a Stobart Rail diesel locomotive and container wagon. These toys will be available as solo vehicles, five packs and a playset which will include two die-cast vehicles, a themed plastic building and play mat.

CLICK HERE to view a flyer advertising the range. Please note this is a large file so may take a while to download.

Friday 25th January 2013

Thursday 24th January 2013

The Gallery pages on my British Model Buses website are a very popular feature of it and allows visitors to compare photographs of models against the real thing.

If anyone has any photographs of Stobart trucks or trailers that have been represented in model form that they would be happy for me to add to the Gallery I would be very pleased to receive them. With regard Trailers, if anyone has photographs of any of the Rugby Trailers (irrespective of whether they are the actual trailer modelled, I believe there are approx 12 trailers representing each team out there) I would publish these so visitors can compare the designs to their models.

Please CLICK HERE to email me if you can assist.

Wednesday 23rd January 2013

SCA06FR Scania R Series Topline Fridge Trailer Temperature Controlled Distribution - Trailer no: FT5526
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

SP043 Scania R Series Topline Refrigerated Curtainside - Temperature Controlled Distribution - Trailer no: FET5703
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

VOL02FR Volvo FH Fridge Trailer - Temperature Controlled Distribution - Stobart/Malcolm Charity Truck - Trailer no: FRC11-208
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE

NEW SEARCH FUNCTION ADDED TO THE SITE
I have added a new search function to the site today. This will allow you to search for model numbers, fleet numbers, registration numbers etc. Hopefully you will find it useful. To try searching click on the "Search the Site" link on the left hand side menu.

Sunday 20th January 2013

I understand they also have the earlier Atlas models on sale with the exception of 4649105 Volvo FH "Tellytubby".

EXPLANATION ABOUT THE ORDER ATLAS MODELS ARE BEING RELEASED
I am very grateful to Kevin Bullions who has sent me a copy of the reply he received from Atlas Editions when he queried the order in which he was receiving his models. I am sure there are a number of people out there who are also confused, this may assist you.

"Thank you for contacting Atlas Editions.

The Eddie Stobart Collection was launched in January 2012 and so has been going for one year. Customers who started the collection at the very start of the collection will receive the models more or less in the numeric order of the product reference.

Customers who joined later in the series, such as yourself, will receive the first 4 models in numeric order and will then follow the collection as per the model released in that month, which is why your collection went from model 04 to model 10.

Any models that were released prior to you starting the series will be sent at a later date towards the end of the length of the collection and no models will be missed".

DELAY TO TECKNO MODEL
Further to my News of 22 September 2012, I understand that Teckno model Stobart Rail Scania R Series Lowline 6 x 2 with Goldhofer 4-axle Semi Lowloader is now delayed until march at earliest.

Monday 14th January 2013

CORGI RELEASE UPDATE
The following model was originally advertised as a January 2013 release:
CC13756 Scania R (Rear Tag) Moving Floor Trailer, Eddie Stobart Biomass, Carlisle CLICK HERE

I have received a release update from Corgi and the model is not listed as being scheduled for release up to and including week commencing 21st January so it looks like it has slipped a bit. I will let you know as soon as I hear anything from Corgi as to when it might be released.

ATLAS EDITIONS
Atlas Editions seem to be releasing their models in no particular order. A number of people have received recently released models but not ones released some time ago. If you receive a model from Atlas editions that I have not previously reported as released, could you please email me CLICK HERE and let me know.

NEW STOBART SMART PHONE APP - NOTHING TO DO WITH MODELS
I learned today that Stobart have just released a live tracking App for smart phones that runs in real time. This enables you to see lorries anywhere in the country. You can search for them by fleet name or number and can view a map of the whole country. Earlier I followed a truck as it moved around the M25 near Heathrow at a steady 52mph. The two usual trucks that operate from a local Chicken processing factory were shown stationary on the map at the location of the Chicken factory. A number of trucks were shown moving on the A12 through Essex. This should come in handy when out and you cannot read the fleet names or numbers of the Scania's going the other way! I think I might have to get an in car charger for my iPhone when out with the family.

The App costs £2.99 and is available from the Apple iStore. I am not aware if it is available on Android yet.

Monday 7th January 2013

January to March 2013 - News

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