Yesteryear Collection - Schweppes Advertising: General

This post-Lesney model was introduced in 1983. A small initial production run of this model had been issued with red labels and wheels with a black chassis and front mudguards. This model can be found fitted with three different types of 'Schweppes' labels.

Labels with red 'Schweppes' artwork had been produced but rejected and although these were not supposed to be issued a considerable quantity went to Hamleys Toy Shop in London, England.
The colour was changed to black and these labels were fitted to the greater majority of models.
When the Schweppes trademark owners were shown the black and white labels they were disappointed with the rather drab appearance and thought it was not authentic. A new label, with the advertising in white and yellow, was designed and was about twice the height of the originals which was accepted by Schweppes.
However this meant that to accommodate the larger sized label the upper hand rails had to be redesigned to allow the use of a larger side hoarding. This new, single hand rail became standard for all subsequent Y23 Omnibus models.

Livery - Issues 1 - 9: (Labels)
Front Destination Boards:
'HITHER GRN STN' above 'HARROW ROAD', 'PADDINGTON STN', 'VICTORIA STN', 'CAMBERWELL GRN', 'NEW + GATE' and 'LEWISHAM CATFORD', with 'HUDSONS SOAP' advertisement on each side. All on one label in red, white, black and blue.
Stairway Advertising Panel:
'HORLICKS THE ORIGINAL MALTED MILK', 'OXO', 'CEREBOS' and 'Picadilly Circus' all on a diagonal label in white, red and blue.
Side Upper Panels:
'SCHWEPPES TONIC WATER' in red (issue 1 - 3) or black (issue 4 - 9) on both sides.
Side Lower Panels: (Tampo)
'GENERAL' in gold on both sides.

Livery - Issue 10 & 11: (Labels)
Side Upper Panels (Yellow labels):
'PURVEYORS TO HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V' and 'SODA WATER, DRY GINGER ALE ETC' in black on both sides.
'SCHWEPPES' in white with black shadow effect and black 'R' on both sides.

Variations/Rarities: All issues were fitted with black grilles. Many of the last run models left the factory with unplated radiator shells; a negative variation and as such not coded in this publication.


Schweppes Advertising in Red: General	Schweppes Advertising in Black: General	Schweppes Advertising in Yellow: General	Upper-deck handrail	Schweppes logo

Information as from "The Yesteryear Book 1956-2002"
A: SCHWEPPES
Issue	Year of Release	Colour	Upper Body & Stairs	Seats & Safety Bars	Radiator Shell	Side Panel Label	Upper Deck Handrail	Wheels	Baseplate	Rarity	Box
1	1983	'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Light tan	Silver	Red & white type 1	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	S	I
2		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Tan	Silver	Red & white type 1	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	S	I
3		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Dark brown	Silver	Red & white type 1	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	S	I
4		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Light tan	Silver	Black & white type 2	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		I
5		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Tan	Silver	Black & white type 2	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		I
6		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Dark brown	Silver	Black & white type 2	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		I
7		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	Light red	Tan	Silver	Black & white type 2	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	S	I
8		'London General' red body, matt black chassis	Light red	Tan	Silver	Black & white type 2	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	S	I
9		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	Dark red	Tan	Silver	Black & white type 2	Double	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND	D	I
10		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	'London General' red	Tan	Silver	Yellow, black & white type 3	Single	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		I
11		'London General' red body, glossy black chassis	Dark red	Light tan	Silver	Yellow, black & white type 3	Single	Red 12 spoke	LESNEY © 1982 ENGLAND		I
Rarity: D - Difficult; S - Scarce; R - Rare; VR - Very Rare; ER - Extremely Rare
Box: I - Straw coloured with clear panels