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Originally part of the "National" Eastern National was formed in 1930 serving the areas of Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Acquired by the Tilling group soon after and benefiting from subsequent investment, the company expanded rapidly in both bus and coaching duties. Now part of the FirstBus group, Eastern National continues to serve Essex and the surrounding areas as featured on our models.

ENOC Lodekka 14002 BRISTOL LODEKKA
In NBC green livery with the familiar red and blue arrow logo, this Bristol Lodekka with the "Cave Brown" heating system on its upper decks, is typical of the vehicles which lived through the transition to NBC ownership. Fleet number PG 2849, is on route 251 to Southend.
ENOC Bristol LS bus 16302 BRISTOL LS
In the traditional Tilling green livery, the LS is seen here in what was very much a standard livery for many of this type of vehicle. Fleet number SD 415, is on route 19A to Clacton and displays an advert for Butlins at Clacton on its rear.
ENOC Bristol VR 20412 BRISTOL VR III
In the modern livery of Eastern National at the time when FirstBus acquired the company, this VR, XHK 217X, fleet number 311 Z, is on route 72B to Chelmsford. This detailed model carries adverts for Fox Kids TV, Radio 5 Live and a local car dealership.
ENOC Dart 20613 PLAXTON POINTER/DENNIS DART
Complete with "FirstBus" logo in its nearside window, this Pointer/ Dart makes a perfect partner to the Bristol VR. N827 APU, fleet number 2827 is on route 72 to Witham.
Bristol LS dp 16316 BRISTOL LS.
In the predominantly cream reversed coaching livery, VNO 870, fleet number PL 373, carries destination boards on its roof sides, the first LS to do so. On the Coach / Air Service to Southend Airport, this model shows Eastern National's involvement in coaching as well as buses.
Eastern National Merc 24801 Mercedes Minibus EASTERN NATIONAL
Exclusive First Editions are proud to present the Reeve-Burgess bodied Mercedes Benz Minibus in Eastern National livery. Our first model to feature a foreign chassis manufacturer, this vehicle is typical of the type of small bus which helped to spearhead De-Regulation. H601 OVW, fleet number 601 is depicted on route 21 to Deanery Gardens.
25003 BRISTOL RELL EASTERN NATIONAL. 25003 BRISTOL RELL EASTERN NATIONAL.
Being one of the larger parts of the Tilling group, Eastern National had a considerable fleet of Bristol vehicles. Our flat fronted RELL typifies the livery and features the black lining edging the cream band. From its depot in Chelmsford, 1516 registered FWC 439H is on route 32 to Ongar.
E13913 Bristol FLF Lodekka EASTERN NATIONAL COACH. E13913 Bristol FLF Lodekka EASTERN NATIONAL COACH.
Since producing our first Lodekka we have been asked constantly to produce an Eastern National coach, so this model should be popular with collectors. Our model registered BVX 668B fleet number 2606, on route X10 to Southend on Sea features enclosed rear lower deck windows and restricted rear upper deck window.
20426 Bristol VRIII EASTERN NATIONAL L.T. SERVICE 20426 Bristol VRIII EASTERN NATIONAL L.T. SERVICE.
Eastern National was one of the first companies to operate London Transport routes, and modified for these duties fleet number 3080 registered STV 25W is on route 193 to Romford Market.
27502 Wrights Scania Axcess EASTERN NATIONAL. 27502 Wrights Scania Axcess EASTERN NATIONAL.
The first standard release of our new Wrights Scania Axcess Floline features the fleet number 654, registered T654 SSF on the Centurion branded route 65 to Tollgate Sainsburys via Town Centre.
20435 BRISTOL VRIII First Eastern National. 20435 BRISTOL VRIII First Eastern National.
Eastern National has been serving Essex and surrounding areas since the 1930's. Registered STW 22W, this Bristol VRIII fleet number 3078 works route 103 to the historic port of Harwich via Manningtree and Ardleigh.
17218 Leyland National MkI Long EASTERN NATIONAL. 17218 Leyland National MkI Long EASTERN NATIONAL.
The Eastern National fleet has a special interest to many collectors and our Leyland National in the yellow green and blue livery carries adverts for Colchester Zoo. Fleet number 1850, registered YEV 308S is working route 78 to Brightlingsea. AUGUST RELEASE 2006

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