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Have posted other pictures but appear to be waiting to be moderated.

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/media/tinymce_upload/b2fd246e4693947396083fdcddef57af.JPG Older model on top of view. Screw heads are chromed and obviously lacks the additional instructions and copyright notices.

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/media/tinymce_upload/ba645d3583684a416f6a21fab52b1526.JPG Early version on right. Decals are square cut and, although one might argue the lack of chrome on radiator grill is play worn, there is not the slightest trace of chrome. Also, the plastic tab where the individual piece is removed from the tree is smaller and a different shape on the non chromed version

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I have two made in the UK versions. Both from R.857 sets. One must be a very early one. Subsequent to my question I have figured out the third version was made in China. Im doing this on an iPad and the forum does not appear to lime images from this platform, probably a size thing so I will amuse myself by figuring out how to post images later. So in the meantime I will try to describe the differences. Two are visual differences and one is in the construction. My earlier version shows an unchromed radiator, square cut decals, a two piece underbody and a battery cover that needs a flat blade to access the battery. The later version has the more common chromed radiator die cut decals, one piece underbody and a battery cover with a tang, the words "pull to open" and a symbol I assume means it is battery operated. The second version also carries CE marks and a Britt Allcroft copyright script.

Could anyone with a Bertie model post a picture of the front of the bus. I am particularly interested in versions where the battery compartment is screwed into place. Cold they also let me know where it came from. I believe there are at least three versions of Bertie. I have the first two, and am interested in the third..I suspect it was sold individually rather than in a set.