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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
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 Posted - 10/21/2007 : 4:41:19 PM
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The distributor for the Thomas licensed buses is shipping three different white top models. The C2, an HDX and an ER.
The HDX and ER each come in boxes with the correct Title text, writeup and specifications printed on the box. The models, however, only have two differences. The ER has yellow hubs, vs. gunmetal color hubs for the HDX. The rear panel Thomas Logo is not present on the ER model. They both have round headlamps. Photos:
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Edited by - splitrimz on 10/27/2007 5:53:51 PM
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Steven A.Rosenow
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 10/26/2007 : 01:41:10 AM
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| I'm sure they'd be hot sellers even more if they added interior detail... Would increase the marketability of them... |
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Kodie
Top Member
United States
2028 Posts |
Posted - 10/26/2007 : 4:33:09 PM
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| Because its cheap. |
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Carp_26
Administrator
United States
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Posted - 10/26/2007 : 5:18:51 PM
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| This post sure caught my attention. I ordered my diecasts from Thomas Built years ago when the HDX was first introduced. Both boxes say "ER" my yellow roof model has the "chrome hubs" and the white roof model has the "yellow hubs." Even without the interior detail, they're great buses. |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 10/26/2007 : 10:02:41 PM
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| I just received a Yellow Top HDX in an ER box with silver hubs from Thomas. I'll post a photo soon. |
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Steven A.Rosenow
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 10/27/2007 : 01:11:03 AM
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Originally posted by the First Student guy
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Originally posted by Steven A.Rosenow
I'm sure they'd be hot sellers even more if they added interior detail... Would increase the marketability of them...
Yes, then I would deffinately buy one. So, why is it called an ER? Anyone know?
The ER stands for "Engine: Rear" or "Engine in Rear," which denotes it being a rear-engined transit bus. |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
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Posted - 10/27/2007 : 07:30:48 AM
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Originally posted by IC Kodie
Because its cheap.
Thanks for your reply, certainly right on the money.
Originally, all Thomas rear engines were referred to as the "ER". When they redesigned the transits in 2001, there was the ER and the HD. The HD was what is currently the HDX. In 2003 they made the ER and HD the same bus, and marketed it as the HDX.
Not sure why they are calling it the ER, maybe they think they can sell more models with two different names. |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 10/27/2007 : 5:55:19 PM
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Check the 1st post, I just uploaded a photo of the Thomas HDX yellow top in ER Box that I just received.
I now wonder if there is a yellow top with yellow hubs? Splitrimz  |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2007 : 09:34:07 AM
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Further information: The Thomas distributor is no longer once again shipping the White Top HDX with Silver hubs..This is the one that came in the box with "HDX". They are now all shipping with yellow hubs in "ER" boxes.
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 11/15/2007 : 2:19:52 PM
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| I have a question, the letter offered on the HDX, can it be applyed to the C2 or even the CE or BE? |
Tyler Roys Weatherman and International Fan,
http://www.freewebs.com/thectschoolbusyard |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 11/15/2007 : 9:25:23 PM
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Originally posted by ICfan
I have a question, the letter offered on the HDX, can it be applyed to the C2 or even the CE or BE?
Yes, follow the link on the side of the bus. We will custom letter just about any bus in our inventory. Have not tried the N Scale Keychain yet but I would bet it could be done. |
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 7:17:12 PM
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Splitrimz -
Did you update your site? If so is Lettering still available for the Thomas Buses? That option is not there currently.
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Tyler Roys Weatherman and International Fan,
http://www.freewebs.com/thectschoolbusyard |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 12/06/2007 : 9:14:48 PM
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Originally posted by ICfan
Splitrimz -
Did you update your site? If so is Lettering still available for the Thomas Buses? That option is not there currently.
Thanks
NOTE! 15 Dec 07 - We cannot promise Christmas Delivery at this late date but we have increased our staff and will make every attempt to customize and deliver your bus.
Try our sister sites:
http://www.school-bus-gifts.com
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http://www.wheelswings-things.com |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2007 : 8:04:39 PM
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NOTE! 15 Dec 07 - We cannot promise Christmas Delivery at this late date but we have increased our staff and will make every attempt to customize and deliver your bus.
Experimenting with the Thomas HDX 1/53 Scale Activity Bus. |
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SchoolBusFan
Top Member
USA
1769 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2007 : 10:46:49 AM
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| I wonder when the "HDX" diecast models will be changed to look like a HDX. Those models look like the HD with ther front panel not divided into 3 section like on the HDX, and the rear windows are on the diecast which shouldn't be there as the HDX. I love these models, I also got the C2 a couple years ago. |
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splitrimz
Senior Member
USA
176 Posts |
Posted - 12/26/2007 : 4:43:35 PM
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Here is a link to the Thomas Bus Company HDX page and a photo of a HDX without the three panels. Is this photo a mistake?
http://www.thomasbus.com/bus-models/school/saf-t-liner-hdx/photo-gallery.asp
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Originally posted by SchoolBusFan
I wonder when the "HDX" diecast models will be changed to look like a HDX. Those models look like the HD with ther front panel not divided into 3 section like on the HDX, and the rear windows are on the diecast which shouldn't be there as the HDX. I love these models, I also got the C2 a couple years ago.
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Thomas HDX and ER diecast Model news
