Alder Valley
YPJ 503Y is one of their fleet of coach-bodied (CH73F) Leyland Olympians for Reading - London services.
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YPJ 503Y is one of their fleet of coach-bodied (CH73F) Leyland Olympians for Reading - London services.
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Cardiff
Fleet no. 384 (384 BUH) is a 1962 AEC Regent V with East Lancs H63R bodywork.
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Fleet no. 384 (384 BUH) is a 1962 AEC Regent V with East Lancs H63R bodywork.
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Crosville Motor Services Ltd.
By now on briver training duties, this 1963 built Bristol FS6G with ECW H33/27RD body is registration 1205 FM and fleet no. B125. This would have originally been DFG125 but Crosville changed that to DFB125 when the vehicle was re-engined. Crosville dropped the DF (or whatever the previous two letters) were from all auxilliary vehicles, trainers included which explains the abbreviated fleet no. at this time.
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By now on briver training duties, this 1963 built Bristol FS6G with ECW H33/27RD body is registration 1205 FM and fleet no. B125. This would have originally been DFG125 but Crosville changed that to DFB125 when the vehicle was re-engined. Crosville dropped the DF (or whatever the previous two letters) were from all auxilliary vehicles, trainers included which explains the abbreviated fleet no. at this time.
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Crosville Motor Services Ltd.
YTU 360S is 1977 built Bristol VRT SL3/501 with ECW H43/31F body and bears fleet no. DVL 360.
YTU 360S is 1977 built Bristol VRT SL3/501 with ECW H43/31F body and bears fleet no. DVL 360.
East Kent
Photographed at Dover, JJG 10P is an AN68 Atlantean with MCW body and was new to East Kent in 1976.
Photographed at Dover, JJG 10P is an AN68 Atlantean with MCW body and was new to East Kent in 1976.
Cityrama
Cityrama was the first big competitor to London Transport's sightseeing services. GHM 765M was a former LT Daimler Fleetline CRL6, ex DM 1765. Fitted with an MCW body.
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Cityrama was the first big competitor to London Transport's sightseeing services. GHM 765M was a former LT Daimler Fleetline CRL6, ex DM 1765. Fitted with an MCW body.
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Hastings & District
HKE 690L is a 1973 built Bristol VR photographed in May 1985 at Hastings and was new to Maidstone & District (fleet no. 6690) as an enclosed VRT-SL6G (Series Two) with ECW H77F bodywork. Converted to open top in 1991 (as pictured) when with Hastings and District and in 1992 transferred to South Coast Buses.
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HKE 690L is a 1973 built Bristol VR photographed in May 1985 at Hastings and was new to Maidstone & District (fleet no. 6690) as an enclosed VRT-SL6G (Series Two) with ECW H77F bodywork. Converted to open top in 1991 (as pictured) when with Hastings and District and in 1992 transferred to South Coast Buses.
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Eynon
BUF 528C is ex Brighton 28, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H64F bodywork whilst JRJ 277E is former Salford fleet no. 277 a PD2/40 version with Metro Cammell bodywork that saw service with SELNEC before sale. Both are with Eynon, Trimsaran in this picture.
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BUF 528C is ex Brighton 28, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H64F bodywork whilst JRJ 277E is former Salford fleet no. 277 a PD2/40 version with Metro Cammell bodywork that saw service with SELNEC before sale. Both are with Eynon, Trimsaran in this picture.
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London Transport Routemaster
RM 1000, 100 BXL, outside South Croydon garage.
RM 1000, 100 BXL, outside South Croydon garage.
London Transport
Routemaster RM 1 and DMS 1933 outside Thornton Heath garage and 1983 is the probable year.
Routemaster RM 1 and DMS 1933 outside Thornton Heath garage and 1983 is the probable year.
London Crusader
AN5, JPL 105K, is a Leyland PDR1A/1 Atlantean which was new to London Transport in 1972 and had many new leases of life in its career finally ending up being sold to Emblings, Guyhirn, for spares in 2007.
AN5, JPL 105K, is a Leyland PDR1A/1 Atlantean which was new to London Transport in 1972 and had many new leases of life in its career finally ending up being sold to Emblings, Guyhirn, for spares in 2007.
London Transport
Daimler Fleetline DMS589, registered as MLK 589L, entered LT service in 1973 and went through many guises and owners before finally being scrapped in 1989 which suggests a quite short career span.
Daimler Fleetline DMS589, registered as MLK 589L, entered LT service in 1973 and went through many guises and owners before finally being scrapped in 1989 which suggests a quite short career span.
London Transport
AN110, MPJ 210L, is a Leyland PDR1A/1 Atlantean which was new to London Transport in 1972 and is seen here on sightseeing duty in what must have been 1983 as it seems that it was used in this mode for only a single season.
AN110, MPJ 210L, is a Leyland PDR1A/1 Atlantean which was new to London Transport in 1972 and is seen here on sightseeing duty in what must have been 1983 as it seems that it was used in this mode for only a single season.
London Transport
Routemasters RM 1 and RM2 at an unrecorded bus rally.
Routemasters RM 1 and RM2 at an unrecorded bus rally.
London Transport
AN196, XPG 196T, is Roe H43/30F bodied Leyland AN68A/1R Atlantean which was new to London Transport in 1979, was rebranded London & Country in 1989 in which guise it is depicted here, and was withdrawn from service in 1997. Tony Price informs me that the vehicle has just left West Croydon bus station , and is heading up Station Road towards the junction with London Road and West Croydon Station.
AN196, XPG 196T, is Roe H43/30F bodied Leyland AN68A/1R Atlantean which was new to London Transport in 1979, was rebranded London & Country in 1989 in which guise it is depicted here, and was withdrawn from service in 1997. Tony Price informs me that the vehicle has just left West Croydon bus station , and is heading up Station Road towards the junction with London Road and West Croydon Station.
London Transport
Daimler Fleetline DMS589, registered as MLK 589L, entered LT service in 1973 and went through many guises and owners before finally being scrapped in 1989 which suggests a quite short career span.
Daimler Fleetline DMS589, registered as MLK 589L, entered LT service in 1973 and went through many guises and owners before finally being scrapped in 1989 which suggests a quite short career span.
London Transport
LT Routemaster RM1983, ALD 983B, entered service in 1964 and wore this special Golden Jubilee gold livery for only 10 monthsfrom 4/83 until 2/84. Ian's Bus Stop's wonderful web site contains considerable details concerning the bus's allocation during that period (TC; V; CA) but doesn't mention that SW (Stockwell) was also home for at least a short while. RM1983 is depicted here at what i would call the back entrance to Buck House.
LT Routemaster RM1983, ALD 983B, entered service in 1964 and wore this special Golden Jubilee gold livery for only 10 monthsfrom 4/83 until 2/84. Ian's Bus Stop's wonderful web site contains considerable details concerning the bus's allocation during that period (TC; V; CA) but doesn't mention that SW (Stockwell) was also home for at least a short while. RM1983 is depicted here at what i would call the back entrance to Buck House.
Maidstone & District
Bristol VR2 PKE 805M with fleet no. 5805.
Bristol VR2 PKE 805M with fleet no. 5805.
Manchester
GNF 8V was Greater Manchester fleet no. 4008, one of 15 Leyland Titans they took for comparator trials.
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GNF 8V was Greater Manchester fleet no. 4008, one of 15 Leyland Titans they took for comparator trials.
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Colchester Borough Transport Ltd.
Ex-Tyne & Wear PTE Alexander-bodied Leyland AN68/2R, fleet no. 51 and reg. No. MVK 538R, at Colchester bus station.
Ex-Tyne & Wear PTE Alexander-bodied Leyland AN68/2R, fleet no. 51 and reg. No. MVK 538R, at Colchester bus station.
Isle of Man Road Services
N871 MAN was Ex Tyne & Wear Leyland Atlantean/Alexander new as GBB 510K, fleet no. 674, later 710 (T&W had their staircases built on the nearside). The slide can be dated to 1981 or 1982 because in the background is 81 (A520 MAN) which was a Leyland PDR1/1 with Liverpool's unique style of MetroCammell H78F bodywork. It was new as Liverpool L746 (CKF 746C) because IOMRS withdrew it in March 1982.
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N871 MAN was Ex Tyne & Wear Leyland Atlantean/Alexander new as GBB 510K, fleet no. 674, later 710 (T&W had their staircases built on the nearside). The slide can be dated to 1981 or 1982 because in the background is 81 (A520 MAN) which was a Leyland PDR1/1 with Liverpool's unique style of MetroCammell H78F bodywork. It was new as Liverpool L746 (CKF 746C) because IOMRS withdrew it in March 1982.
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Newport
This is actually Newport fleet no. 98, PTG 98Y), a Scania B112DH with Marshall H74F bodywork. From the surroundings it is clearly in central Cardiff.
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This is actually Newport fleet no. 98, PTG 98Y), a Scania B112DH with Marshall H74F bodywork. From the surroundings it is clearly in central Cardiff.
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Trans - Clyde
LSU 383V - New as Greater Glasgow LA 1383, a Leyland Atlantean with Alexander bodywork, it is depicted here in the Trans Clyde livery adopted by Strathclyde PTE following its formation.
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LSU 383V - New as Greater Glasgow LA 1383, a Leyland Atlantean with Alexander bodywork, it is depicted here in the Trans Clyde livery adopted by Strathclyde PTE following its formation.
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Ulsterbus
COI 914 is Ulsterbus Leyland Atlantean PDR2/1, fleet no. 914, new 1971, built with an Alexander 85 seat body.
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COI 914 is Ulsterbus Leyland Atlantean PDR2/1, fleet no. 914, new 1971, built with an Alexander 85 seat body.
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Plymouth Corporation
WJY 760 is a 1962 Leyland Atlantean with fleet no. 460. The clue to its usage on this particular day is probably in the sticky labels. It looks as though it is on the Epsom Derby run when dozens of opentoppers are/were hired as mobile grandstands for passengers travelling to and from the races.
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WJY 760 is a 1962 Leyland Atlantean with fleet no. 460. The clue to its usage on this particular day is probably in the sticky labels. It looks as though it is on the Epsom Derby run when dozens of opentoppers are/were hired as mobile grandstands for passengers travelling to and from the races.
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Wrexham (Crosville)
Ex-Southdown TCD 370J was a 1980-built Daimler CRG6LX with a Northern Counties body.
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Ex-Southdown TCD 370J was a 1980-built Daimler CRG6LX with a Northern Counties body.
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Wrexham (Crosville)
Ex-Southdown TCD 383J was a 1980-built Daimler CRG6LX with a Northern Counties body. Alonside is CFM 903C which was a Bristol FS6G/ECW H60RD.
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Ex-Southdown TCD 383J was a 1980-built Daimler CRG6LX with a Northern Counties body. Alonside is CFM 903C which was a Bristol FS6G/ECW H60RD.
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Yorkshire
JYG 416V. Yorkshire Woollen District 416, is a Leyland Atlantean AN68A.1R/ECW of 1979 vintage.
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JYG 416V. Yorkshire Woollen District 416, is a Leyland Atlantean AN68A.1R/ECW of 1979 vintage.
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Bristol
GHY 133K - Bristol 2071 is depicted in Cardiff (Wood Street) bus station on the X10 service to Carmarthen. I don't know how it got on that route, but it may have been on hire to National Welsh or South WalesTransport. It's a Bristol RELH6L with express bodywork from ECW. Lovely ride!
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GHY 133K - Bristol 2071 is depicted in Cardiff (Wood Street) bus station on the X10 service to Carmarthen. I don't know how it got on that route, but it may have been on hire to National Welsh or South WalesTransport. It's a Bristol RELH6L with express bodywork from ECW. Lovely ride!
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Crosville Motor Services Ltd.
GMB 657T is a 1978 built all-Leyland vehicle with fleet no. SNL 657.
GMB 657T is a 1978 built all-Leyland vehicle with fleet no. SNL 657.
Deiniolen Motors
VCH 171 is a 1961 former Trent Leyland Tiger Club (PSUC1/1) with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork numbered 171.
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VCH 171 is a 1961 former Trent Leyland Tiger Club (PSUC1/1) with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork numbered 171.
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Denmark
Leyland EJ9 5018 but when, what and where?
Leyland EJ9 5018 but when, what and where?
The Netherlands
A Dutch bus about which i know nothing despite the fact that I was resident there when the shot was taken. However, it bears no resemblance to any bus that operated where I lived at that time.
A Dutch bus about which i know nothing despite the fact that I was resident there when the shot was taken. However, it bears no resemblance to any bus that operated where I lived at that time.
Green Line
London Country fleet no. DV1, GPH 1V, is a 49 seater Duple-bodied Volvo B58-61 that entered service in 1981 and is depicted here taking a shower at what is probably Dunton Green bus garage circa 1984.
London Country fleet no. DV1, GPH 1V, is a 49 seater Duple-bodied Volvo B58-61 that entered service in 1981 and is depicted here taking a shower at what is probably Dunton Green bus garage circa 1984.
Green Line
THX 616M was new to National Travel South East at Catford. It was an AEC Reliance with Duple Dominant bodywork. In 1979 it was transferred to London Country operating from Northfleet depot as its D1, later becoming D13. Withdrawn in 1983, it is depicted here outside Victoria Coach Station in Central London.
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THX 616M was new to National Travel South East at Catford. It was an AEC Reliance with Duple Dominant bodywork. In 1979 it was transferred to London Country operating from Northfleet depot as its D1, later becoming D13. Withdrawn in 1983, it is depicted here outside Victoria Coach Station in Central London.
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Hastings & District
Cut down AEC Regal HKL 836, fleet no. 436 is ex-Maidstone and District, and fitted with a Beadle body. Three opentoppers were created (OT 1 - 3) and all three survive today. I haven't seen one in Hastings and District colours before however!
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Cut down AEC Regal HKL 836, fleet no. 436 is ex-Maidstone and District, and fitted with a Beadle body. Three opentoppers were created (OT 1 - 3) and all three survive today. I haven't seen one in Hastings and District colours before however!
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Yorkshire Traction
JHE 513E was a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R with Marshall DP49F bodywork of 1967 vintage, but from the colour scheme probably photographed in the mid to late Seventies.
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JHE 513E was a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R with Marshall DP49F bodywork of 1967 vintage, but from the colour scheme probably photographed in the mid to late Seventies.
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Kelvin Scottish
ULS 334T with fleet no. E334 was new to Alexander (Midland) as its MPE334. When Kelvin Scottish (and others) were formed out of the Alexander empire this Leyland Leopard PSU3E.4R with Alexander B53F bodywork was transferred. Kelvin Scottish lasted from 1985 to 1989 when it was merged with Central Scottish to form .... Kelvin Central. It was eventually bought out by the First Group who called it First Glasgow.
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ULS 334T with fleet no. E334 was new to Alexander (Midland) as its MPE334. When Kelvin Scottish (and others) were formed out of the Alexander empire this Leyland Leopard PSU3E.4R with Alexander B53F bodywork was transferred. Kelvin Scottish lasted from 1985 to 1989 when it was merged with Central Scottish to form .... Kelvin Central. It was eventually bought out by the First Group who called it First Glasgow.
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Merseyside_Transport
JDJ 268K was new to St Helens as its 268. It was an AEC Swift with Marshall B44D bodywork. It passed to Merseyside PTE and lasted until March 1983 when it went for scrap.
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JDJ 268K was new to St Helens as its 268. It was an AEC Swift with Marshall B44D bodywork. It passed to Merseyside PTE and lasted until March 1983 when it went for scrap.
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Merseyside_Transport
RKA 423N with fleet no. 331 is a Leyland 550 with an Alexander Belfast body.
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RKA 423N with fleet no. 331 is a Leyland 550 with an Alexander Belfast body.
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MetroBus
LKA 326V was new to West Yorkshire PTE as its 1326. It's a Leyland National with B41F seating.
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LKA 326V was new to West Yorkshire PTE as its 1326. It's a Leyland National with B41F seating.
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National - Lincolnshire
AVL 745X, fleet no. 1456, seen here entering Victoria Coach Station was among the very last Leyland Leopards to be built (PSU3G.4R), and also had one of the last of the notorious B51 bodies that allegedly destroyed the reputation of Eastern Coachworks.
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AVL 745X, fleet no. 1456, seen here entering Victoria Coach Station was among the very last Leyland Leopards to be built (PSU3G.4R), and also had one of the last of the notorious B51 bodies that allegedly destroyed the reputation of Eastern Coachworks.
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National Holidays
FTL 990T fleet no. 1412, is seen here entering Victoria Coach Station. 1412 was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E.4R with Plaxton bodywork.
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FTL 990T fleet no. 1412, is seen here entering Victoria Coach Station. 1412 was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E.4R with Plaxton bodywork.
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National Express
EAH 894Y in Norfolk Flyer was a 1982 Leyland Tiger with Plaxton bodywork, complete with bus doors. It was eventually transferred to Ambassador Coaches when Eastern Counties was split up. Norfolk Flyer was a final bid by Eastern Counties for some form of control over National Express in East Anglia. It failed.
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EAH 894Y in Norfolk Flyer was a 1982 Leyland Tiger with Plaxton bodywork, complete with bus doors. It was eventually transferred to Ambassador Coaches when Eastern Counties was split up. Norfolk Flyer was a final bid by Eastern Counties for some form of control over National Express in East Anglia. It failed.
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Northern Scottish
CRS 72T was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E/4R with Duple Dominant bodywork, new as Alexander (Northern) NPE 72.
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CRS 72T was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E/4R with Duple Dominant bodywork, new as Alexander (Northern) NPE 72.
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Scottish Citylink
BSG 548V. Scottish Omnibuses had a batch of Leyland Tigers with this style of Duple Dominant III bodywork for thier motorway services. They were numbered XH 544 - XH 551 (BSG 544V etc). This example is one of those that transferred to Kelvin Scottish, and is pictured in Glasgow on what is probably the service from Edinburgh. Certainly BSG 548V became Kelvin's 4201 and later had the registration WLT 760 from a former London Routemaster.
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BSG 548V. Scottish Omnibuses had a batch of Leyland Tigers with this style of Duple Dominant III bodywork for thier motorway services. They were numbered XH 544 - XH 551 (BSG 544V etc). This example is one of those that transferred to Kelvin Scottish, and is pictured in Glasgow on what is probably the service from Edinburgh. Certainly BSG 548V became Kelvin's 4201 and later had the registration WLT 760 from a former London Routemaster.
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South Midland
EBW 101Y was new to City of Oxford Motor Services, but was transferred to the newly formed South Midland flee, retaining its old fleetnumber 101. It's a Leyland Tiger TRCTL11.3R with late Duple Dominant C50F bodywork.
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EBW 101Y was new to City of Oxford Motor Services, but was transferred to the newly formed South Midland flee, retaining its old fleetnumber 101. It's a Leyland Tiger TRCTL11.3R with late Duple Dominant C50F bodywork.
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Strathclyde Transport
B730 CVS was an unusual Volvo B10M-56 with short Plaxton bodywork. It was new to Strathclyde PTE as its C 15.
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B730 CVS was an unusual Volvo B10M-56 with short Plaxton bodywork. It was new to Strathclyde PTE as its C 15.
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Strathtay Scottish
GSO 86V was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E/4R with Alexander AYS-type B53F bodywork that was new to Alexander (Northern) as its NPE 86. It was pictured shortly after transfer, still wearing the Alexander Northern colours.
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GSO 86V was a Leyland Leopard PSU3E/4R with Alexander AYS-type B53F bodywork that was new to Alexander (Northern) as its NPE 86. It was pictured shortly after transfer, still wearing the Alexander Northern colours.
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TransPort
This is Crosville OFM 740K, a Seddon Pennine RU new with Seddon DP47F bodywork. By the look of the picture it had been withdrawn after being reseated to bus configuration. I don't recognise the depot, but I suspect the picture was taken at Holyhead (Trans Port?).
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This is Crosville OFM 740K, a Seddon Pennine RU new with Seddon DP47F bodywork. By the look of the picture it had been withdrawn after being reseated to bus configuration. I don't recognise the depot, but I suspect the picture was taken at Holyhead (Trans Port?).
My grateful thanks go to Alan O. Watkin for the effort he has bestowed on the creation of a quality caption for this image.
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Ulsterbus
WOI 607 was a Leyland B21 prototype (actually it was a Bristol), fitted with an Alexander (Belfast) B45D body, and numbered 3000 in the fleet.
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WOI 607 was a Leyland B21 prototype (actually it was a Bristol), fitted with an Alexander (Belfast) B45D body, and numbered 3000 in the fleet.
My grateful thanks go to Alan O. Watkin for the effort he has bestowed on the creation of a quality caption for this image.
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Wrexham (Crosville)
BFM 300L was a 1973-built Bristol RELH6L with a Plaxton body whilst YFM 280L on the left is also a Bristol RELH6L but with an ECW body.
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BFM 300L was a 1973-built Bristol RELH6L with a Plaxton body whilst YFM 280L on the left is also a Bristol RELH6L but with an ECW body.
My grateful thanks go to Alan O. Watkin for the effort he has bestowed on the creation of a quality caption for this image.
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Wrexham (Crosville)
MMB 977P (ENL 977) was a 1976-built Leyland National 11351/1R/SC with DP48F bodywork.
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MMB 977P (ENL 977) was a 1976-built Leyland National 11351/1R/SC with DP48F bodywork.
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Wrexham (Crosville)
KFM 773J, OFM792K and OFM 798K were all 1971-built Seddons with Pennine bodies.
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KFM 773J, OFM792K and OFM 798K were all 1971-built Seddons with Pennine bodies.
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Wrexham (Crosville)
SRG 84 (XFM 84G), a Bristol RESL6G/ECW B46F, and SRG 47 (UFM 47F), a longer version RELL6G with B53F bodywork, at Wrexham depot.
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SRG 84 (XFM 84G), a Bristol RESL6G/ECW B46F, and SRG 47 (UFM 47F), a longer version RELL6G with B53F bodywork, at Wrexham depot.
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Eastern National
XOO 880L was a Bristol RELH6G with Plaxton coachwork, which began life at Eastern National (450) in 1973, but later was transferred to Bristol Omnibus as its 2082 (CSV 231), joining Badgerline in 1986.
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XOO 880L was a Bristol RELH6G with Plaxton coachwork, which began life at Eastern National (450) in 1973, but later was transferred to Bristol Omnibus as its 2082 (CSV 231), joining Badgerline in 1986.
My grateful thanks go to Alan O. Watkin for the effort he has bestowed on the creation of a quality caption for this image.
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