Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart IE0004, utilising the 10.7m long wheelbase model with gasket windows to represent the distinctive modern single-decker in the UK and Ireland, that carries Bus Eireann standard livery. IE0004 represents Bus Eireann fleet number AM103 (09-D-3732), based at Dundalk depot on service 174 heading for Fatima Park. Bus Eireann was established in 1987 as a subsidiary of Coras lompair Eireann – the state-owned national transport organization of Ireland. The company operates a wide range of services; these include long distance coach services, local services in rural areas, commuter service networks and urban services in cities and towns. The company is also responsible for the management and provision of a nationwide school transport scheme. Bus Eireann has a fleet of over 1,300 vehicles based at 11 principal depots and employs almost 3.000 people.The 2008 fleet upgrade programme included four Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart 10.7m single deckers for urban services specified with 38 seats and one wheelchair space. Two are allocated to Dundalk depot for the town service linking the bus station with Fatima Park, a large housing estate named in commemoration of the Marian Shrine at Fatima in Portugal.
IE0004 models have certain innovative designs. One of the new features, first seen on Bus Eireann’s Enviro200Dart vehicles and replicated on the model, is the brand new design of the mirrors on both sides and IE0004 is currently representing 100% the correct items as the real bus. The nearside mirror is an extended version of the mirror first replicated on UK8014. The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart IE0004 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, bonded windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior in the replica. These features inside the compartment represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro200Dart, such as the luggage rack on the wheel arch at the front near side at the front, additional seats on the wheel arch on the offside, and extensive portrayal of handrails in the compartment. |
