Just saw the full page picture of the new Flxible bus by Athearn. Looks like a winner, Who else will likely purchase one of more of these? MSP is also reasonable.
Is it the one that’s been out for a while or is this another Flxible model? (I though the linked model, from the 1950s or whenever, came out last year, in both N and HO - perhaps I am mistaken)
Classic Metal Works put out a GM bus in Greyhound and UP livery last year. A mid 1950’s bus I believe. The detail is very good on that bus. From the picture I would think the Athearn would be of equal quality.
http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH29001
The Athearn model is not yet released. Release date is May 2009. There have been other releases of various buses over the years, nothing current though. Also detail was lacking.
The model looks good, but the 'road name" selection seems a bit limited. Utah Parks Commission, Fred Harveys, Consolidated Lines and Badger Bus Lines seem very location specific. Why didn’t they produce an undecorated one??? These busses were popular nationwide.
http://www.athearn.com/Search/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=HO+RTR+Flxible+Bus