All Aboard the Shuttle! Bus Éireann Metrorider Is Here!

[Warbonnet]

Our latest Britbus Irish bus commission takes a break from the Olympian tooling and looks at a rather attractive liveried alternative in the funky (well, for the 1980s!) MCW Metrorider. 

This time we focus on the only Metrorider ever to work for Bus Éireann, MB8.

Former Dublin Bus MCW Metrorider MB8 was the only such bus to enter the Bus Éireann fleet. After beginning its life as a Dublin Bus "Local Link" bus, it transferred to Bus Éireann in the mid 1990s.

It first operated a "Hotel Shuttle" service in Galway, before moving to Cork and operating the Cork City "Shuttle Service" before being withdrawn and sold onto private operator Barry's of Cork and finally leaving the road in 2005.

Our model represents it in both Galway and Cork condition.

Our model recreates the specific branding as worn in Cork and Galway, and includes flush glazing, diecast construction with a fully detailed interior and a wealth of separately applied plastic detail. Working from photographs of the real bus, we were able to include unique details such as the use of euro and original registration plates on each end of the bus, and the various lettering panels from the real thing.

Scaled at 1/76, it is the perfect size for OO layouts, and belongs in any Irish model bus collection.

Each model comes in special presentation packaging, with mounted display case and a limited edition certificate. Two options are available, the "Hotel Shuttle" for Galway and the "Shuttle Bus" for Cork, both limited to just 252 pieces each with limited edition certificates. 

If there are any left we will have some for sale at the Wexford Model Railway Show this weekend. And no, this is not the Wexford show announcement, that comes on Sunday! See you there. 

Priced at just €39.95 each, these buses are now in stock and we can be ordered for immediate dispatch by clicking the link below:

ORDER YOUR BUS RIGHT HERE!

(We would like to thank Derek Farrelly and Darren Hall for their invaluable assistance in the making of this model) 

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[murphaph]

Ah those are nice!

[DJ Dangerous]

Oh yeah!

Have to get my grubby mitts on a handful!

[Westcorkrailway]

How am I too young to remember these…. They look neat

[DJ Dangerous]

Who do I have to bribe to hold back every other bus order until mine has cleared customs and been delivered, and to get the first edition of each run? And how much do I have to bribe them?

[Georgeconna]

1 hour ago, Westcorkrailway said:

How am I too young to remember these…. They look neat

I certainly don't remember them but then again zero interest in buses no surprise to me on that one.

Bus lads will love em.

[JasonB]

Cracking little model. Order placed for both. 

[scahalane]

I remember the shuttle bus in Cork. It will go nicely on my layout, right era as well.

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

Wow, we've sold 50% of the entire run in just over 24 hours! Thank you to everyone who has ordered so far. Dispatch began today and will continue tomorrow.

Ordered yours yet? https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/exclusive-irm-buses/availability_in-stock

Cheers!

Fran

[spudfan]

Bonnet catch seems faulty or do we just need to slam them closed?

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

Just to point out, there is a wee typo on the box of the Galway Hotel Shuttle bus. On the box it says "Cork Shuttle". This is incorrect, the bus inside is in Galway condition.

Apologies for this, and totally my fault.

Cheers!

Fran 

[DJ Dangerous]

5 minutes ago, Warbonnet said:

Hi everyone,

Just to point out, there is a wee typo on the box of the Galway Hotel Shuttle bus. On the box it says "Cork Shuttle". This is incorrect, the bus inside is in Galway condition.

Apologies for this, and totally my fault.

Cheers!

Fran 

Will these be worth millions in the future, like upside down postal stamps?

[RedRich]

2 hours ago, Warbonnet said:

Hi everyone,

Just to point out, there is a wee typo on the box of the Galway Hotel Shuttle bus. On the box it says "Cork Shuttle". This is incorrect, the bus inside is in Galway condition.

Apologies for this, and totally my fault.

Cheers!

Fran 

We won't hold it against you Fran. You might get detention though. Glad I ordered mine. They look so nice 

[Westcorkrailway]

3 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Will these be worth millions in the future, like upside down postal stamps?

Dickie taras are going up in value to be fair…

[RedRich]

Mine was delivered yesterday and it is a smashing model. The packaging for those that like that sort of thing is cool too.

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

Less than 30% of these left, so if you want them, go get them!

Cheers!

Fran 

[DJ Dangerous]

DJD Senior has two of these buses and loves them. Mine are slowly making their way down here. Probably have them by the time the NIR coach packs hit the shelves.

[Warbonnet]

Hi everyone,

Just 20% of these beauties left. Looks like they wont last much longer in stock, so if you want them now is the time to act.

Around 10% of our costal tour double deckers left too, so make sure you don't miss out!

Shop: https://irishrailwaymodels.com/collections/exclusive-irm-buses/availability_in-stock

Cheers!

Fran 

[DJ Dangerous]

My MetroRiders have finally arrived at Customs in Madrid! Won't be long, now...

[DJ Dangerous]

Yes, happy days!

 

[RedRich]

Excellent shot Dave. They are a lovely model.

[DJ Dangerous]

On 26/8/2023 at 2:34 PM, RedRich said:

Excellent shot Dave. They are a lovely model.

 

Cracking little buses, Rich.

Have another one or two on the way.

DJD Senior has two as well, loves them.

Shame about the handful of moaners when they came out, as they are really really nice!

[DJ Dangerous]

Bus Eireann Metroriders almost out of stock!

Only one Galway Shuttle left and only two Cork Shuttles left, as of right now.

Galway Shuttle:

https://irishrailwaymodels.com/en-eu/collections/in-stock/products/bus-eireann-mcw-metrorider-bus-no-mb8-cork-hotel-shuttle

Cork Shuttle:

https://irishrailwaymodels.com/en-eu/collections/in-stock/products/bus-eireann-mcw-metrorider-bus-no-mb8-cork-city-shuttle