Bertie the Bus

[PWayman]

I am building a Thomas the Tank layout for my grandson and am trying to find a suitable half cab single deck bus to represent Bertie. A long internet search has come up with nothing. The bus does not need to look exactly as depicted in the books but I would like a red one. Has anybody any suggestions?

[Paulwhitt20]

ERTL did some diecast characters but I think they are 1:64 scale so may be too big. You may find a Bertie keyring of a suitable size or alternatively a double decker and cut the top off and do a new roof.

[Papyrus]

Langley Miniature Models do a Leyland Tiger coach which may be adaptable to your requirements... http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Vehicle_kits__lorries__cranes__vans_etc_NEW_KITS_64.html

Cheers,

Chris

[PLD]

You don't say what scale...

Assuming N, you won't fine anything suitable ready made, so are looking at kits. I'd suggest the  PD Marsh Bristol LW
Less expensive and easier build than the Langley Leyland linked above...

[silly moo]

One of these might work https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F233235259619

You could contact the seller to get them to measure Bertie.

I bought some similar ones and cut off the faces to add to ‘normal’ rolling stock to make up a Thomas train.