MBF Cheshire & Potteries Area, 26th Crewe Model Bus Extravaganza, 2004 (1/5)

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A closer view of, from the left, a Classic Models Bedford CA converted to minibus - again, the shell was scratchbuilt by Richard Calvert and finished by me; an Albion/Duple Firefly of Jones, Menai Bridge and an Awbry models Bedford VAL/Duple Viscount Viceroy of Ellis Coaches, Llangefni. Text by Arfon Owen Another view of, from the left, a Barton Transport Bedford VAL/Harrington Legionnaire - the shell was scratchbuilt by Richard Calvert and finished by me; a Fanfare Transport Models AEC/Duple Alpine of Penrhyn Services, Rhos on Sea and a Fanfare Bedford SB/Duple Bella Vega of Jones, Llanfaethlu. Text by Arfon Owen From the left, a Classic Models Bedford CA converted to minibus - again, the shell was scratchbuilt by Richard Calvert and finished by me; an Albion/Duple Firefly of Jones, Menai Bridge; an Awbry models Bedford VAL/Duple Viscount Viceroy of Ellis Coaches, Llangefni; a Westward Models Bristol RE/ECW of Crosville and a Fanfare Bedford SB/Duple Super Vega of Griffiths. Text by Arfon Owen bill_jackson_0001
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MBF Cheshire & Potteries Area, 26th Crewe Model Bus Extravaganza, 2004 (1/5)



Crewe Library had been the home of the Extravaganza for a quarter of a century, so it came as something of a wrench to try another venue. The gamble paid off when we realised that the Crosville Social WMC was indeed a bigger venue and there was more space for the public to circulate and view the exhibits. On the day, most people agreed that the venue was ideal, and the Extravaganza was once again well-supported by exhibitors, members and the local public.

The East Midlands Area once again sent a large contingent and their efforts were rewarded when Karl Kingston won the trophy for the best display, whilst the trophy for the best model was shared by Eric Wain and myself for our jointly-produced Leyland PS2 with Weymann bodywork, in Crosville coach livery - very appropriate for a Crosville model to win at the Crosville Social WMC!

If you missed the event, you missed a good day but, not to worry, we may well do it again next year, and look forward to seeing you then!

Dave Eadie, MBF Cheshire & Potteries Area Secretary

 
 
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