1950s buses

[jhb171achill]

I'm no expert on buses, so I seek guidance.

Current layout in preparation involves a rural location mid fifties to mid sixties. So a double decker with "Drimnagh" or "46A" on the destination blind won't cut the mustard!

The old half-cab single deckers in rural areas - were they P class? - where would I get two 00 scale models of these, one in CIE green and one in red and cream; also an E class as seen in late 1960s in rural locations? 

[Phil3150]

I have an unmade Jim Poots kit for a P class that I bought to operate the Cavan to Sligo service when I was planning to model Arigna station on the C&L. As I am now building Mohill, which was bus-less in the 1950's, I am sure a transfer to Dugort Harbour could be negotiated.

Edited January 1, 2018 by Phil3150

[jhb171achill]

Ok, Phil, maybe you might pm me with details? Many thanks!

[minister_for_hardship]

You won't get any CIE single deckers in die-cast/rtr form, they're all limited run resin kits, unless you're prepared to bodge a Lledo bus into a 'P'.

[DiveController]

On 1/1/2018 at 12:15 PM, jhb171achill said:

.... also an E class as seen in late 1960s in rural locations? 

Jim Poots did an E class but I have no idea if he has any intention of a re-run at some point. I would certainly be in the market for a couple of Es also