LDD MOC - Double deck bus - set 4866 inspired

[Murdoch17]

In my original version, I based the model off of the 2004 Harry Potter set 4755, the Knight Bus. The model was quite tall and very top-heavy, plus it had a black Fabuland staircase attached to the back, making it not able to go over bumps in the road or railway level crossings.

This bus features a rear staircase and removable floors with plenty of seats. Contains this stair case in black: http://www.bricklink...Item.asp?P=2046 (It's not in Lego Digital Designer, sadly.)

Now I have my new version, inspired by the 2011 set 4866, which was also called the Knight Bus. It is two bricks shorter, with no back staircase to keep it from grounding on level crossings.

The rear features the entryway to the bus, along with a railing, rear bumper and single tail light.

Here we see that the roof and upper level a removable, and are even grouped individually in Lego Digital Designer to allow for easy access.

The bus even fits under my traffic lights by 1/3 of a stud... my old bus could not even come close to fitting under this!

According to LDD Manager, this model is also available in Dark bluish gray or white instead of reddish brown... although many more colors are possible with slight modifications.

The LDD file for the bus is available here: http://www.mocpages....1411148671m.lxf

Comments, questions, and complaints are welcome as always.

Also, If anyone wants the LDD file for the traffic lights I used, here they are: http://www.mocpages....1396637910m.lxf

[CityBuilder]

Cute double decker bus.