Details of Dinky 283 AEC Single Deck Bus
The Dinky AEC Single Deck Bus.
The MBA-types could carry 25 seated and 48 standing passengers.
MBA type means: dual door with turnstile payment for use on Red Arrow services.
Research of details shows this model to be a ‘Merlin’ type.
A shorter bus was the ‘Swift’ - MBA (L=33-foot 5in. = 10m1). It was available in met red, red, green finish at 1:70 scale. Released as Dinky 283 in 1971 withdrawn as Dinky 283 in 1977.
Base:
black painted cast base, detailed base, white painted cast baseMarkings:
"Red Arrow"Model features:
detailed interior, opening doors, slide operated doors, working bellOrigin:
Made in EnglandPackaging:
cardboard boxVehicle make:
AECVehicle model:
Merlin - MBA (L = 36-foot = 11m1), SwiftVehicle type:
busWheels:
metal hubs, tyres with treadWindows:
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