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Bristol VRT / ECW AYG 849S, Caernarfon July 2000
Express Motors, Bontnewydd (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Bristol VRT2 / ECW NPU 982M, late 1980s (location?)
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| Thanks Gareth, thought it looked vaguely familiar but couldn't quite picture it. Caption now amended. Trystan. |
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Dennis Lance / Northern Counties K322/31 YJA, Tividale Aug 2001
Birmingham Coach Company / Diamond Bus / Go West Midlands, Tividale (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| Definitely Lances - part of the ex-Metroline (London) batch. Trystan |
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| Great site anymore updates soon |
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| Thanks again for the updates any soon P.S. Does anyone know anything about a Manchester Bus operator Called Sale Coach Services?
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| Thanx for updates there great more soon i hope!
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Bedford SB / Willowbrook TUJ 421J, Oswestry early 1970s
Hampson, Oswestry (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| This vehicle came brand new to Hampson's in 1971. Althouh the blind says Oswestry D87 (the Whitchurch-Oswestry Rail Replacement service which commenced on 18th January 1965) it was normally used on the Oswestry-Park Hall Camp-Whittington-Babbinswood service six days a week. It came as a replacement for another Bedford Fleet No. 26 (7189 RE) which had worked the Whittington service for many years (I can certainly remember it on that run prior to 1963). |
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Ford R1114 / Plaxton Supreme JED 904 (ex-WCA 893W), Malpas Dec 2000
Merediths, Malpas (Updated 25th May 2007) |
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| Hi could you tell me the history of Meridiths please as am really intrested |
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| Formed by Bill Meredith in 1935, with a Morris Commercial used on a service between Malpas and Malpas station, and on private hires. Expanded postwar with coach and contract work, plus for a short time a twice weekly service to Wrexham Market. Took over Lofty's of Mickle Trafford in 1996. Business now owned by Bill's grandson, David. |
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Dennis Falcon / Marshall Camair A45 YWJ, Shrewsbury Aug 1998
Shropshire Link, Craven Arms (Updated 9th February 2008) |
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Mercedes / Dormobile K663 NGB, Shrewsbury June 2000
Shropshire Link, Craven Arms (Updated 9th February 2008) |
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| hi do you still have this bus for sale? |
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Mercedes / Wright G531 TBD, Wolverhampton Jan 2004
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This Wright NimBus-bodied Mercedes 811D was new to London Buses in December 1989 as its MW11 (HDZ 2611), spending its six-year career in the capital with Selkent. It then worked with Stagecoach Darlington and MK Metro before being bought by Choice in late 2003. |
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Renault-Dodge S56 / Northern Counties E407 YMR, Wednesfield Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This Dodge was new to Thamesdown in February 1988. |
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| Was this bus ever used for service? |
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Dennis Falcon / Northern Counties C113 SDX and Falcon / Marshall Camair A48/6 YWJ, Wednesfield Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| C113 SDX and sister vehicle C112 SDX were new to Ipswich Buses in 1986, while A46/8 YWJ started life in 1984 with Chesterfield Transport. |
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Leyland Nationals MLG 961P and PCD 74R, Leopard / Plaxton Supreme WOC 731T and Tiger / PLaxton Paramount CYJ 531Y (ex-XUF 533Y), Wednesfield Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| MLG 961P was new to Crosville, PCD 74R and CYJ 531Y began life with Southdown, and WOC 731T started out with Midland Red. |
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Leyland Leopard / Duple Dominant bus LPY 462W, Wolverhampton Dec 2001
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This Leopard was one of a batch of six new to Trimdon Motor Services in April 1981. |
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Mercedes / Wright Urbanranger N31 EVT, Wolverhampton Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| It's worth knowing that only 15 Wright Urbanrangers are known to have been built - seven of which were sold in Northern Ireland. |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Elite recovery vehicle TUB 7M, Wednesfield Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This Leopard was new to Wallace Arnold in 1974. |
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Mercedes / Alexander D503 NWG, Wednesfield Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This Mercedes L608D started life in November 1986 with Yorkshire Traction. |
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Optare MetroRider G222 VDX, Bala Dec 2001
Williams, Bala (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| did this bus pass to abbey coaches soth bank(clevekand) |
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AEC Swift / Park Royal BPH 106H shortly after aquisition from Caradon Riviera Tours, Launceston c1981
Launceston Car Hire, Launceston |
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| Hi,
Just a quick contact. I love your photo collection and can see that there are many gems here. As owner of BPH106H I am interested to know if you can tell me any more about the photo - is it one of yours for example. I do not know if you are aware of the preservation of this vehicle in North Wales.
Cheers.... |
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2006-10-15 17:13:10 |
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| Jonathon - I hadn't realised BPH 106H was now based in north Wales, so can't be a million miles from my home town of Oswestry! I'm afraid I don't know much about the photo as it is not one of my own (I bought it from a rally a couple of years ago) and there is nothing written on the back. Looking at the photo more closely I think it is in fact taken in Launceston and not Liskeard (I've now amended the caption on the website), and I'm guessing the date is around 1980 as this was the year it was sold by Caradon Riviera Tours to Launceston Car Hire and it carries both fleet names in the photo. I also have two photos of it in Launceston Car Hire's own colours (grey and blue), one a rear end view showing lettering for the 'Town Bus Service', suggesting that it was used on Launceston Town Services. If you leave your email using the 'Leave a Message' box on my site I can send you copies of these. Trystan. |
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2007-04-12 09:51:28 |
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| This vehicle is now preserved, and in my hands. Please contact me as I would really like a decent print of this picture. |
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2007-04-15 15:57:07 |
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| Jonathon - If you give me your email address via the 'Leave a Message' tab on the gallery home page we'll sort something out. Cheers, Trystan. |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme CPT 823S, Helston Sept 1993
Grenville Motors, Troon (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| the most popular grenville coach of all time ,well i think this leopard was well traveled all over cornwall ! |
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| yes what a shame to see it relegated to local stage work |
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Bedford YRQ / Plaxton Elite GAH 329K, Falmouth mid-1980s
Grenville Motors, Troon (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| Nice to see these pic's of once cornwall's largest independent bus & coach operator not enough pic's of this company on the net , great stuff |
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Mercedes-Benz Vario / Plaxton Beaver 2 S196 HOK, Birmingham Sept 2000
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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Volvo B7RLE / Wright demonstrator BX03 BKU, Shrewsbury c2004
Minsterley Motors, Stiperstones (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| Nice photo! New to Volvo (Warwick) in Dec 2003. So your estimate of the date can't be right. |
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| Caption now amended - thanks for pointing out the mistake. |
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Bedford YRT / Alexander AY GSX 117N, Shrewsbury 1980s
Minsterley Motors, Stiperstones (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| Nice photo! New in Apr 1974 as Edinburgh Corporation 117. Bedford YRT DW450841 Alexander C49F 70AY/1974/6. |
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Freight Rover Sherpa / Carlyle D120 WCC and Leyland National LIL 4019, Wrexham July 1998
Huxleys, Threapwood (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| Do you happen to know the original reg of LIL4019? |
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| I think I have it! D120WCC (Freight Rover Sherpa 278989 Carlyle B18F CFL754) new May 1987 as Crosville Wales MSL120. LIL4019 ex-SPC274R (Leyland National 10351A/1R 04506 LN B41F) new June 1977 as London Country # SNB274. |
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MCW Metrorider E602 HTF, Chester Sept 2001
Huxleys, Threapwood (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| Are there any metroriders left with huxley because i havent seen any for at least a year |
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| Lee,
I'm not entirely sure whether the MetroRiders are still owned - like you I haven't seen any for a while. The last one I saw in Wrexham was the newest Optare-built example, H162 WWT, but that must have been over a year ago now. Are you the same Lee who's requested more photos of Wrexham independents? If so, I'm afraid I don't have any of Dyma Fo or Royston Hire, but I'll dig some out of Devaway and D. Jones & Son. Are there any other operators you are interested in?
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| It doesnt matter just wonder i think your site is the best more companys please have you any old liverpool independents or manchester
great pics more galleries please |
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2006-12-05 21:21:58 |
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| Lee - Don't know if you've noticed but I have dug out a relatively recent picture of MCW Metrorider F111 YVP which I'd forgotten I'd taken. http://www.tgw.fotopic.net/p35452423.html
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| Thanks for the Huxley pics any more operators coming soon! Your site is brill |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Elite CCA 133M, Shrewsbury July 1997 (photo courtesy of David Oborn)
Worthen Travel, Worthen (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| The photo of CCA133M was taken by myself at Shrewsbury on 12/07/97 - please credit to me. If you would like a list of others taken that date & subsequent visits to the area pleae let me know.
David |
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Leyland Olympian / ECW C88 CHM, Menai Bridge June 2006
Clynnog & Trefor, Trefor (Updated 11th February 2007) |
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| This Olympian was new to London Buses in June 1986 as its L88 (note the slight crudeness in its conversion to single door) and worked with London Central until it was sold to Rossendale Transport in the late 90s along with numerical neighbour L89. Both buses were acquired by Clynnog & Trefor in August 2004. |
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Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Derwent TIL 1182 (ex-F282 HOD), Y Felin Heli June 2006
Griffiths, Y Felin Heli (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Re-engined as of late April with a Darts Cummins. |
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Bristol VRT / ECW DCA 525X, Y Felin Heli June 2006
Griffiths, Y Felin Heli (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Now, here's a thought for all. Griffiths drivers can turn these at Llanddona, yet Arriva Cymru find it hard to turn Plaxton Pointers there. |
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Volvo B10M / Plaxton Derwent G455 JYG, Camborne Aug 2004
Western National, Plymouth (Updated 30th Septrember 2007) |
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| This bus was new in January 1990 as Yorkshire Rider 1455. |
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Bedford VAM / Willowbrook SNT 284H, Froncysyllte May 1984
Jones (M. A.), Llansilin (Updated 30th December 2007) |
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| New in 1970 as Salopia Saloon Coaches (Whitchurch) 284. Bedford VAM70 0T476071 Willowbrook DP45F CF2189/69290. |
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Bedford YLQ / Duple Dominant RAW 35R, Llansilin Sept 1992
Jones (M. A.), Llansilin (Updated 30th December 2007) |
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| Bedford YLQ FW455879 Duple C45F 715/2109. New April 1977 as M&M (Kidderminster) 35. Passed to: Owen (Froncysyllte) May 1979; M A Jones (Llansilin) May 1981; Tanat Valley (Pentrefelin) April 1993; Bennett (Warrington) June 1993; Wigley (dealer, Carlton) Aug 1998. These old coaches moved around a lot! |
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Leyland Atlantean / MCW OEM 797S, Pentrefelin Aug 1994
Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| its nice to see the old girl |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme YBN 630V, Wrexham March 2000
Huxleys, Threapwood (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| I heard the owner was quite violent and has been know to hit people. How did you get permission to go in his depot? |
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| Well he didn't threaten to hit me that's for sure! I gather the company's application for a new operator's licence in the name of Huxley Travel has recently been refused following an enquiry by the traffic commissioner. Trystan |
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Renault-Dodge S56 / Reeve Burgess Beaver G24 CSG, Threapwood June 2002
Huxleys, Threapwood (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| I thought the business was set up by Frank Huxley and that Fred (Is he his brother?) Owned the farm
Also Who's Evelin an John? |
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Bedford VAM / Duple Midland CEP 601D, Newtown 1970s
Mid Wales Motorways, Penrhyncoch (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| Nice photo! New to MWM in June 1966. Bus Lists on the Web has Willowbrook B45F body no CF1433/65390. |
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Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Paramount A114 TRP, Penrhyncoch March 2002
Mid Wales Motorways, Penrhyncoch (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| New in December 1983 as United Counties 114. |
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Leyland Tiger / Duple Dominant A706 HVT, Penrhyncoch March 2002
Mid Wales Motorways, Penrhyncoch (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| New in March 1984 as Midland Red North 1706. |
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Leyland Tiger / East Lancs rebody AAX 590A (ex-A217 VWO), Aberystwyth June 2005
Lloyds Coaches, Machynlleth (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| Hi there, great photo. Could you please sent me a copy of this photo as I used to drive it for Arriva and Id love to add it to my personal fotopic gallery. This bus brings back some great memories! thanks. (my email: blandyt@msn.com) |
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| NOW WITH VALS COACHES OF CHASETOWN |
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Optare MetroRider H677 YGO, Birmingham Sept 2002
East West Travel, West Bromwich (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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Dennis Dart / Carlyle Dartline H107 MOB, Birmingham Oct 2004
Birmingham Motor Traction, Sutton Coldfield |
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| abbey coaches of south bank (cleveland) noe have an ex birmingham motor traction dart/carlyle i think it is this one
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Ford R1114 / Duple Dominant HAW 642N, Shrewsbury late 1980s
Minsterley Motors, Stiperstones (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| New in Jan 1975 to Valley Motor Services (Bishops Castle). Ford R1114 BC04PP55335 Duple C53F 524/4601. |
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Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Paramount D579 MVR, Oswestry Aug 2004
Salopia, Wem (Updated 7th February 2007) |
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| This Tiger started life in 1987 as Smith Shearing 579. |
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Daimler CRC6 / Northern Counties XDH 56G, Cefn Mawr mid-1970s
Vale of Llangollen, Cefn Mawr (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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2007-04-10 23:49:20 |
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| Nice to see a picture of 56 in this scheme. She came to Derby soon after and ran in this livery with Quigley's Luxicoaches at Borrowash. Thankfully she is now at Wythall museum. Tony, Derby.
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| im glad someone has reported about our buses
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Ford R226 / Plaxton Elite YCA 358K, Cefn Mawr early 1980s
Vale of Llangollen, Cefn Mawr (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| whal is the separete collection |
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| what is the separete collection |
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Bedford YNT / Duple Dominant D642 DRT, Wrexham March 2002
George Edwards & Son, Bwlchgwyn (Updated 12th June 2007) |
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| It is nice to see this bus in these colours. The bus is now in white livery and seen in Yatton, Somerset with side curtains and a school sign on the front. If you would like a digital photo please feel free to e-mail me privately. There is no charge. I just like old buses and coaches and take a lot of them in various countries. Kind regards. Dave H. |
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DAF SB220 / Optare Delta S403 JUA, Wrexham Jan 2002
George Edwards & Son, Bwlchgwyn (Updated 12th June 2007) |
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| these have been taken over by D.Jones & son |
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| This sounds silly but i don't understand is it the company, the routes or just the Bus Side that has been taken over by D. Jones & Son |
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| Just the local service routes and two of the service buses (P2 WAL and S403 JUA) as I understand it. |
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| 2 WEEKS AFTER BEING SOLD TO D JONES P2 WAL HAS HAD A REAR END FIRE. |
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Bedford YMQ / Duple Dominant FBX 561W, Wrexham late 1980s
Jones (E. Jones & Sons), Ponciau (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Ok I think you site is the best hope you add more pics soon
This one is one of my favorite pics loved this bus
Does anyone know what happened to it? |
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Bedford YMT / Duple Dominant C472 LKU, Ponciau June 2002
Jones (E. Jones & Sons), Ponciau (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Hi do you know when Arrowebrook Coaches started and do you have any pictures soon? |
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| I'm afraid I'm not very clued up on Arrowebrook and don't have any pictures of their vehicles. Some other updates to come soon though. |
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Dennis Dart / Plaxton Pointer N7 EJS, Wrexham June 2004
Jones (E. Jones & Sons), Ponciau (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Hi again anymore pics of this bus (I Really like it E. Jones & Sons livery) p.s i E. Jones livery please |
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| Back in 1995 e jones & sons had an evening contract to penycae, it was only one journey that they did until crosville took over the regular evening service after about 7.30pm and this bus (brand new then) waqs used quite often. |
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Leyland Lynx H408 YMA, Wrexham early 1990s
Wrights, Penycae (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Hi i wondered Please if anyone could tell me how many operators there were in Wrexham in the 60's
If anyone could possible make a list up that would be great |
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Leyland Titan / Park Royal ANE 1T, Wrexham late 1980s
Wrights, Penycae (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Surprised this is late 1980s - I didn't realise it left Greater Manchester soo soon.
I have a photo of ANE1T (front view) when it was on show at the 1978 Motor Show. |
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Daimler Fleetline / Park Royal MLK 614L, early 1980s
Wrights, Penycae (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Picture taken on the entrance th afoneitha estate in Penycae |
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| The picture of the daimler fleetline/park royal, mlk 614l in the early 1980s, if anybody does not know the location of where the picture was taken then i can tell you that it was taken in penycae near wrexham, the reason why i know this is because i live in the area and fully recognise the houses in the background..hope that i have been of some help...jon. |
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Bedford YMT / Plaxton Supreme LNU 576W, Llanrhaeadr July 2001
Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Nice photo! Bedford YMT KW451882 Plaxton C53F 8011TX538. New Aug 1980 as Barton 576. As your galleries show, passed to T R Morris (Llanfyllin), Tanat Valley & G P Travel (Rhosymedre). Do you know the rest of its history? |
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Freight Rover Sherpa / Dormobile D792 KWR, Penzance early 1990s
Brookside, Relubbus (Updated 24th April 2007) |
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| This vehicle although using the Brookside area of the Bus Stn wasn't actually with them ccertainly not between 1990-94 anyway although I can't recall whose it was but I believe it was something to do with Mr Best |
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Freight Rover Sherpa / Carlyle D741 JUB, Penzance early 1990s
Brookside, Relubbus (Updated 24th April 2007) |
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| again this could well of been me however I think is actually the guy who my place as regular late driver on this route |
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Optare MetroRider L189 DDW, St. Ives Aug 2006
Eastwood, St. Ives (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| this was a ex cardiff metrorider i like these buses |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme FDV 800V and Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Paramount B197 BAF, Camborne Sept 1993
Grenville Motors, Troon (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| classic shot of a bus and coach company that seem's to be forgotton about |
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| Nice shot yes as are they all although this is hardly a classic Grenville shot as both these vehicles are Western National both originally being dual purpose bus/coaches in Nat/Ex livery |
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Dennis Dart SLF / SCC Nimbus HX51 LPF, Wrexham Dec 2004
Jones (D. Jones & Son), Rhosllanerchrugog (Updated 2nd September 2007) |
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| Quite right Matthew, caption now changed. Trystan |
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Leyland Tiger / Duple Dominant YPD 122Y, Acrefair Sept 2001
Jones (D. Jones & Son), Rhosllanerchrugog (Updated 2nd September 2007) |
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| if i'm right that coach was sold to a cornish company callred ktl coach hire |
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Dennis Dominator / East Lancs F608 RPG, Wrexham June 2004
Vale of Llangollen, Cefn Mawr (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| this bus vanished in plas madoc estate on 29th saturday decemder 2007 |
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| It was reported one of the Dominators caught fire at Plas Madoc as reported above, the fire started in the cab area it was reported. The bus was totally destoryed by fire but at least no one was hurt. I got my first ride on it 24th Dec only a matter of days before, great shame! |
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| the driver said the fire started at the engine at the back of the bus and when they put out the fire they took it back to the cefn mawr depot i even went and seen it
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| who is chris clegg do you work for the firm along with jeff and fred ?
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Leyland National Mk1 / Leyland PIL 9562 (ex-BYW 402V), Accrington Feb 2004
Pilkington's, Accrington |
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| I am interested in the whereabouts of LS 402, former BYW 402W. Has it transferred to Kings or has it been preserve/scrapped? |
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Leyland Olympian / ECW JFR 6W and AEF 222Y, Accrington July 2004
Pilkington's, Accrington |
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| these are excellent photos! showing the good old days when pilkybuses were in accrington ! lookin at the condition of these buses for there age there were amazing ,got on a rossendale bus the other day to haslingden my god it was knackered exhaust blowing and damaged all round it was only a 53 reg!! |
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Leyland Lynx F283 AWW, AIG 7825 (ex-J372 AWT), AIG 7822 (ex-G434 FVX) and J379 BWU, and Leyland Olympian / ECW C805 BYY, Barry Sept 2006
Shamrock, Pontypridd (Updated 10th November 2006) |
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| i know all the shamrock pontypridd fleet and there are 2 f???aww in the fleet it is f294aww that came from 2 travel of swansea and the other f reg is f283aww thank mattheww |
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| The Lynx Mk2's are J372AWT and J379 BWU. |
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2006-11-12 17:17:18 |
Left by Trystan Williams (#0) |
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| Thanks for the info Matthew - caption now amended accordingly. Trystan |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme UHW 10T, Cefn Cribwr July 2002
GM Buses, Cefn Cribwr |
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| this caoch is now based at est buses llandow depot near cowbridge but is still in gm coaches livery with gm coaches brannding although nearly all of ests vehicles are painted in the gm coaches livery except with est buses branding.
thanx
anthony
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Leyland Leopard / Duple Dominant URN 153V, Cefn Cribwr July 2002
GM Buses, Cefn Cribwr |
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| this vehicle is no longer owned by gm caoches and is aprantly now own by the vale of glamorgan bus preservation group. |
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| Im glad this bus is being preserved. I drove it quite a bit whilst green bus service's no.5 a few years ago. They switched from east lancs bodied leopards to these duples, however why they didnt stay in the fleet long no-one knows. Keep us posted on when its out and about please |
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Leyland Olympian / Alexander RH A12 WEJ (ex-A318 GLV), Llanerchymedd June 2006
Jones (W. E. Jones & Son), Llanerchymedd |
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| Do W.E.Jones still operate this ex. Merseyside PTE Olympian A12 WEJ? If not do you know where it has gone?? |
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| It is not listed in the July 2007 PSV Circle G-list for north Wales operators but I'm afraid I don't know where or exactly when it went. |
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J-Line / ST Buses Dennis Dart / Plaxton Pointer L939 GYL, Birmingham Nov 2006
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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Rest & Ride Leyland National AAK 106T, Birmingham late 1990s
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| Any idea what company owns that renault dodge behind? |
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Bedford YRT / Willowbrook Spacecar JOH 889N, Llanfaethlu 1980s
Jones (O. R.), Llanfaethlu (Updated 17th December 2006) |
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2008-02-05 21:40:53 |
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| Good to see JOH889N, I drove this on a college contract after passing my test in the early 80's. Also great to see Carreglefn. Have you any more Anglesey fleets? I've been taking photos of both these fleets since the mid 70's but there's a few that I've missed. |
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| Thanks Arfon. Must admit I've already posted most of my Anglesey stock - I don't get out that way very often but I'll see if I can dig out a few extras. |
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Volvo B6 / Marshall C37 L83 CNY, Amlwch June 2006
Lewis-y-Llan, Amlwch (Updated 11th February 2007) |
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| this was a ex bebb travel of llantwitt fadre which is now veolia cymru |
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Bristol RESL / East Lancs MCK 210P, Altrincham late 1980s
Devaway, Bretton (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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Leyland Titan / Park Royal GNF 13/4V, Ruabon early 1990s
Wrights, Penycae (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| I can remember travelling on these titan buses many years ago when i was younger, most of charlie wrighrs buses we're not exactly new but we're very reliable, the only buses i didn't like very much we're the leyland leopards with the alexander bodywork on them because going up hill on one of those was a big struggle, a snail could outrun one of those going up hill ha ha! but they leave fond memories which will stay with me forever. |
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Volvo B58 / Plaxton Supreme TWC 298 (ex-DMA 367S), Blackpool July 1991
Wrights, Penycae (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| This vehicle brings back memories of school; when it was new it was used as a school bus taking the trip from Hadnall (Shrewsbury) to Adams School, Wem, along with others in Wright's fleet until they gave the route up. |
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Ford R192 / Willowbrook ERL 343K, St. Keverne Feb 1996
Zoar, St. Keverne |
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| The unidentified Ford Willowbrook with Zoar was ERL 343K - it was new on Jersey which is why it looks a bit narrow!! |
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2006-12-29 16:12:03 |
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| Thanks Martin. Thought what was visible of the registration behind the grass embankment looked something like ERL 343K, but couldn't find any record of this vehicle on the internet - the fact that it was new to Jersey explains this. Caption now amended accordingly. |
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Bedford YRQ / Plaxton Elite PYA 645P, St. Keverne Aug 2006
Zoar, St. Keverne |
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| Could you or would you be able to tell me where I could get a windscreen for the left front of this bus? A place factory or phone number It would be very much appreciated. Thanks Reguards Joe
P.S would you have the measurements of this glass. Would it be roughly 35 3/4 inches high and bottom with 45 inches wide. |
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Scania K112 / Jonckheere Jubilee 8909 DF (ex-C384 KGG) and K112 / Plaxton Paramount VAN 524 (ex-VWB 845Y), Darley Ford Jan 2005
Darley Ford Travel, Darley Ford (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| these coaches are not fit 4 my dog 2 live in |
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Bristol LHS / ECW OJD 15R, Camborne mid-1980s
Williams, Camborne (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| This Bristol LHS started life in late 1976 as London Transport BS15, but lasted just five years in the capital. |
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Scania N113 / Alexander RH H217 LOM, Camborne Jan 2005
Williams, Camborne (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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Leyland Olympian / ECW coach PJI 4983 (ex-B577 LPE) and Olympian / East Lancs A516 VKG, Camborne Jan 2005
Williams, Camborne (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| The Olympian coach was new to Alder Valley while the East Lancs-bodied Olympian started life with Cardiff City Transport. |
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Bristol LHS / ECW GPD 318N, Penzance mid-1980s
Williams, Camborne (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| This now preserved Bristol LHS started life in November 1974 as London Country BN50. |
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Leyland Atlantean / ECW MPT 317P, Falmouth c1993
Truronian, Truro (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| have u got anymore pictures of this bus that you cud email me has i haven't got any and would like to get some??
thanks D.Allen |
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| can anyone update/let me know what happen to this bus, or where it is now. aswell as KSU 863P leyland atlantean?? thanks hope to hear soon. Dave |
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Daimler Fleetline / Northern Counties RFA 406J, Truro July 1991
Truronian, Truro (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| Another great picture! Daimler CRG6LX 63783 NCME H42/33F 7147. New Nov 1970 as Burton-on-Trent 106. Passed to East Staffs 1 April 1974 & to Stevensons (Uttoxeter) 1 Oct 1985 (fleet no 109). Do you know when it came to Truronian? |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Elite GTA 811N, Troon late 1980s
Western National, Plymouth (Updated 30th Septrember 2007) |
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| The location of this leopard is troon near cambone ,only 100 yard's or so from Grenville's depot , nice to see these old pic's !!Anthony. |
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Bristol VRT / ECW GTA 50N, Troon late 1980s
Western National, Plymouth (Updated 30th Septrember 2007) |
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| Same place as the leopard ,this shot troon near cambone , yard's from Grenville's depot . |
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Non-PSV Bedford YRQ / Duple Dominant VNN 278L, Hope June 2003
Cooksons, Welshpool (Updated 3rd February 2008) |
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| Stock car transporter I think, for cars raced by the owner of the Cookson business. |
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Bedford YNT / Duple Dominant PNT 853X, Oswestry Sept 1990
Jones (M. A.), Llansilin (Updated 30th December 2007) |
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| do u hav any more whittle bus pictures |
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| shouldn't this be in the whittles collection? |
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| Although the bus is in full Whittle livery it is actually pictured in service in Beatrice Street, Oswestry with Mike Jones's Llansilin Motor Services, who had recently acquired it at the time. |
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Bedford OB / Beadle JEL 277, Oswestry 1960s
Hampson, Oswestry (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| I think that this vehicle is a 27 seater with a concertina door which was worked via a fairly crude mechanical set up to the left of the driver. There was also a similar 29 seater vehicle with a sliding door, and between them they regularly worked the Oswestry Town service prior to the arrival of the two ex London Green Line RF's (12&13) during 1964. The two vehicles were known by the drivers - and some passengers - as the Cocoa Tin and the Sardine Can, but after all this time I cannot remember which was which. The photograph is taken outside what used to be Wynne Robers Ltd Newsagents, opposite the Bear Hotel in Oswestry, wher I was employed after leaving school 1n 1970 until the following summer! I can remember this vehicle being used on Thursdays (Town Service finished just after lunch - early closing day) on the school bus from the High Schools in Oswestry to Whittington on many occasions in 1963/1964 when I had the privilege of being a passenger! I think that the vehicle was withdrawn on the arrival of the RF's or soon after. These smaller vehicles were also used after 1715 on the Oswestry - Whittington service (also on Thuirsdays) when a part time driver -Eric Roberts drove. I seem to remember that Eric was normally a taxi driver and did not like to drive the larger regular Whittington Service Bus. |
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Leyland Leopard / East Lancs EL2000 rebodies MAZ 4969/70 (ex-YHG 15/6V) with Dennis Dart SLF / Wright Crusader P30 BLU, Middleton April 2003
Bluebird, Middleton |
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| hello,
You have a realy big collection
would it be posible to use the Photo you have of maz 4970 on our photo gallery on our website as we are the current owners of this bus she now runs a local tour bus serivice in plymouth,devon |
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Leyland Swift / Wadham Stringer Vanguard E993 NMK, Hanley Nov 2003
Aimee's, Leek |
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| This bus was new to Armchair of London in 1988 for Surrey County Council tendered routes. |
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AEC Reliance / Plaxton Derwent CYA 181J, Crewe May 2001
Knotty, Chesterton (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| It is great to see this old Brutonian bus lasted the so well. This bus started out life with Hutchins and Cornelius before being sold to Chris Knubley at Brutonian Bus Co in Jun 79. This was one of two he acquired from H&C, the other being WYD 928H, which does not appear to have lasted and had the lengthy working life that CYA has had. This was a smart bus and at the time the newest bus they had ever ran. it was reliable and worked mainly on route 12 in the Shaftesbury area in the hands of John (Jack) Holland, who didn't like it! He preferred his old Leyland Panther BNC 877C. I hear CYA is in restoration with Quantock Motor Services, but I would like to hear how it is progressing. Are they returning it to original H&C, Brutonian or Knotty livery? |
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Dennis Dart SLF / Marshall Capital OUI 9120 (ex-R409 XFL), Wolverhampton Dec 2006
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This was new to Halton Transport - a significant Marshall Capital customer - in November 1997. |
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Optare Excel S2 CLA, Wolverhampton Dec 2001
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| green n yellow livery is far more better and professional that the blue and cream as far as im concerned |
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Dennis Dart / Wright Handybus K856 PCN, Wolverhampton June 2004
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| Nice photo! New in Aug 1992 as Sunderland & District 8056. |
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Optare Excel R987 EWU, Wolverhampton March 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This 10m Excel was new to Capital Logistics in April 1998. |
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Mercedes-Benz 811D / Alexander G122 PGT, Wednesfield Feb 2002
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This Mercedes was new to London Buses in 1990 as its MA122, spending eight years in the capital. |
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DAF SB200 / Ikarus CitiBus YBJ 403 (ex-M835 RCP), Birmingham April 2003
Chase Bus Services, Chasetown (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| DAF YBJ 403 MOVED TO ARRIVA CANNOCK IN 2007 AND MARKED UP IN ARRIVA LIVERY IT HAS NOW LEFT THE ARRIVA FLEET |
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Mercedes-Benz 709D / Dormobile Routemaker K663 NGB, Craven Arms late 1990s
Shropshire Link, Craven Arms (Updated 9th February 2008) |
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| Its Craven Arms outside Tuffins. |
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| Cheers Simon, thought it probably was judging by the rather over the top traffic calming. Must be before they built the shopping centre opposite. |
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| The initial orange and white livery of this Mercedes betrays the fact that it started life in 1992 with Armchair of London. |
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Volvo B7RLE / Wright Eclipse Urban A7 KMP, Llanberis Jan 2006
KMP, Llanberis |
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| Best buses on the Coast services. Well worth the wait inbetween Arrivas 5 & 5Xs. |
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Leyland Leopard / Alexander AT LHL 245P, Caernarfon mid-1990s
Silver Star, Caernarfon (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Nice pic, I helped to paint this at Grahams Coaches Stoke, have a look on Flickr |
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Leyland Fleetline / MCW OJD 186R, late 1980s
Clynnog & Trefor, Trefor (Updated 11th February 2007) |
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| London Transport DMS2186 was acquired by Clynnog & Trefor in August 1986 and remained with the company for over eight years, until November 1994. Afterwards, it went across the Atlantic to New York's Apple Tours. |
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Leyland National Mk1 SWH 376T, Holyhead Aug 2000 (photo courtesy of Michelle Littleford)
Goodsir, Holyhead (Updated 11th February 2007) |
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| From memory, this is AYR 346T which was acquired from a company in Stourbridge. Could check my records to find out for sure if required? |
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Bedford YRQ / Willowbrook TUJ 921J, late 1980s (location?)
Williams, Llithfaen |
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| New in 1971 to Salopia Saloon Coaches (Whitchurch). Bedford YRQ 0T482126 Willowbrook DP45F CF2357/70736. |
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Bedford YMQ / Duple Dominant FBX 560W, Pwllheli late 1980s
Williams, Llithfaen |
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| Location is Pwllheli, Y Maes. |
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Bristol RELL / ECW NLJ 828G, Rhiwlas late 1980s
Williams, Deiniolen (Updated 14th October 2007) |
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| photo location is rhiwlas. |
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Mercedes-Benz 0404 / Hispano W363 EOL, Ponciau June 2004 (photo courtesy of John Roberts)
Jones (E. Jones & Sons), Ponciau (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| dear sir,iwouldlike to do bizness with your E.Jones & Sons,i am starting my new transport comapny by tyhe name of The Green-Falcon Est, therefore i wouldlike to deal with one company onlywhich e.jones & sons.
i want a strong buse which can cruise 1000km -one way without any technical faoults like radaiotors over heating orengine over heating,gear boxleaking oil.brakes or electrical problems.i want an immaculate condition.
i preffer mostly allof my buses to be Mercedez benz 04040 is the best for our country
by the way iam an omani and i need the Arabian-Gulf trips,the bus should be technically with Gulf-specifications.
thanking you very much
my fax no...00968 244 51515 |
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Volvo B10M / Plaxton Paramount C7 EJS (ex-E360 XSB), Ponciau May 2004 (photo courtesy of John Roberts)
Jones (E. Jones & Sons), Ponciau (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| I can remember very clearly going to blackpool on this coach in november 1999 with my mother and i can also remember how comfortable it was, the owner of this company is known to locals as 'Barry Bus'. |
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Volvo B9M / Plaxton Bustler D301 PEV, Chelmsley Wood April 1998
RAI Transport, Handsworth (Updated 26th May 2007) |
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| This was new to Harris Bus in September 1986. |
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Renault-Dodge S56 / Northern Counties, Birmingham c1998
RAI Transport, Handsworth (Updated 26th May 2007) |
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| This Dodge was new to GM Buses in 1987 - and note the old Plaxton castle logo on the front grille, which is of some interest because the Henlys group acquired Northern Counties in 1995. |
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Mercedes-Benz 709D / Dormobile Routemaker K663 NGB, Birmingham c2001
RAI Transport, Handsworth (Updated 26th May 2007) |
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| This ex-Armchair Mercedes is shown still in white and green from its days at Shropshire Link. |
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Mercedes-Benz 811D / Alexander Sprint RIL 6346 (ex-F678 XMS), Birmingham Dec 2003
RAI Transport, Handsworth (Updated 26th May 2007) |
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| This Mercedes was new to London Buses in February 1989 as its MA78, spending its entire career in the capital on the U-Line network in the Uxbridge area. |
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Mercedes-Benz 709D / Dormobile Routemaker L423 CPB, Wolverhampton March 2007
Banga Travel, Wolverhampton (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| This was new to London & Country in 1993 as its 423. |
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Mercedes-Benz 811D / Wright NimBus F834 RVL (ex-HDZ 2603), Wolverhampton March 2007
Banga Travel, Wolverhampton (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| This was one of sixteen MW-class Mercedes delivered to London Buses' Selkent subsidiary in November and December 1989 (so realistically it should have a G-prefix re-registration). They proved more reliable than the RW-class Renaults, even though the two types had the same bodies. |
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| RECENTLY BEEN RESPRAYED THIS YEAR NOW IN WHITE AND BLUE LIVERY WHICH IS UNUSUAL AS ALL BANGA'S OTHER VEHICLES ARE IN NEWER LIVERY YELLOW AND BLUE |
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Mercedes-Benz 709D / Alexander Sprint L369 JBD, Wolverhampton March 2007
Banga Travel, Wolverhampton (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| L369 JBD NOW RECENTLY BEEN RESPRAYED INTO BANGA'S NEWER YELLOW AND BLUE LIVERY LOOKS ALOT NICER NOW |
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City Way Dennis Dart / Carlyle Dartline H148 MOB, Walsall March 2007
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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City Way Dennis Dart / Carlyle Dartline H98 MOB, Walsall March 2007
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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Leyland Olympian / Alexander C646 LFT, Walsall March 2007
A2Z Travel, Walsall (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| new to tyne wear pte fleet no 646 |
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Leyland Olympian / Alexander C615 LFT, Birmingham March 2007
A2Z Travel, Walsall (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| new to tyne wear pte fleet no 615 |
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Mercedes-Benz L608D / Reeve Burgess C789 FRL and Ford Transit / Dormobile D82 KRL, Newquay mid-1980s
Western National, Plymouth (Updated 30th Septrember 2007) |
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| Outside the then Newquay Bus Station, now demolished |
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Bedford YLQ / Plaxton Supreme MFE 391V, Penzance circa late 1980s (photo courtesy of Dave Farrier)
Brookside, Relubbus (Updated 24th April 2007) |
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| How sure are you bout the date on this? only ask as the driver could be me if the date was more like early 90s as I used to drive this coach quite a lot both on service & on hires tour shoppers etc |
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Bristol RELL / ECW YHY 596J, Newham (Truro) 1989
Grenville Motors, Troon (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| Think it is the yard used by western national in the 80's at Newham in Truro |
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| your right it is - thats because by this time Grenville was owned by Western National in fact this particular bus was never actually owned by Grenville as such it was transferred to Western National from Badgerline along with three others |
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Leyland Leopard / Northern Counties HEN 866N, Llanrwst late 1980s
Alpine, Llandudno (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| the bus is climbing out of llanwst |
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Seddon Pennine 6 / Duple Dominant RTB 198M, Oswestry June 1994
Bartley, Selattyn (Updated 11th November 2007) |
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| RTB 198M - stonking view, forgot they used to do a school run - mint |
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Bedford YRT / Plaxton Elite HRR 759N, Shrewsbury Sept 1991
Worthen Travel, Worthen (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| Nice photo! New March 1975 as Barton 1453. |
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AEC Reliance / Plaxton Supreme LYH 147P, Shelton (?) late 1990s
Knotty, Chesterton (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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2008-06-24 17:45:57 |
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| Looks like Shelton in Stoke on Trent With the Church on the main Hanley to Stoke road in the Background. |
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Mercedes-Benz 811D / Alexander AM Sprint F681 XMS, Handsworth c2000
RAI Transport, Handsworth (Updated 26th May 2007) |
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| Like RIL 6346, this Mercedes was new to London Buses in February 1989 (as MA81), and was intended for the U-Line network. |
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| Do you have any idea why the bus carries Avondale Coaches of Glasgow livery? I don't think they ever had this bus. |
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Leyland Lynx Mk1 F259 GWJ, Wrexham c1989
Wrights, Penycae (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Charlie Wrights (as he was known locally in wrexham) had four of these leyland lynx from brand new, this one f259 gwj was the second of two new in 1989 along with f258 gwj, in 1991 another two joined the single decker fleet as new with h408 yma and h256 ylg making up a total of four. but these lynx's we're solid quiet and less smokey buses compared to the more older single deckers and remained with the company when they went out of business due to heavy competition from crosville which i remember very vividly. |
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Leyland National Mk1 TUG 812R, Neston Sept 1992
Devaway, Bretton (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| Hi thanks for the previous information wondered if you could tell me anything about another Wrexham Operator P. R. Waters Transport Services info greatly received thanks
P.S. Got any pics of P. R. Waters Transport Services would you be able to put Royce/Dyma-Fo on this excellent site |
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| Lee - Peter Waters started operating minibuses in 1963 , later introducing a stage carriage service between Penley and Wrexham and a twice-weekly service to Ellesmere alongside school contracts and private hire work. Operation of the business passed to Peter's partner, Brenda Waters in 1987 and a Wrexham - Gresford - Pandy - Wrexham circular service was introduced using four shortened Bedfords from Lancaster Corporation. The company ceased trading in 1991. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of Waters vehicles, but there is a Dyma Fo photograph at http://donald1852.fotopic.net/p39509293.html
Some more pics of Wrexham independents to come soon. HTH, Trystan |
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| Thank you so much for the information i am so greatful
By the way i thick your sit is the best on fotopic brill pics with some interesting info
Thanks again |
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Freight Rover Sherpa / Carlyle C605 KVP, Ellesmere Port late 1980s
Devaway, Bretton (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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Freight Rover Sherpa / Dormobile D574 VBV, Ellesmere Port late 1980s
Devaway, Bretton (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| Thanks for those locations Chris, captions now amended. |
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Optare MetroRider J217 BWU, Birmingham Oct 2003
Bus 4 U (Kaur), Smethwick |
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| the scrap of junk. Looks like a bird pooed on the front bottom left.
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Dennis Dart / Duple Dartline G513 VYE, Birmingham c2001
Cityspeed Travel, West Bromwich |
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| The owner is called Arvid Khokhar. |
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Volvo B6 / Alexander Dash M419 PVN, Birmingham Nov 2006
Bull Ring Travel, West Bromwich |
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| Now with Sandwell Travel & has LED display fitted. |
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| M419 PVN NOW RESPRAYED IN SANDWELL TRAVELS YELLOW AND BLUE LIVERY |
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Dennis Dart SLF / East Lancs Spryte R54 OCK, Wolverhampton March 2007
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| New in Oct 1997 as Smith (Prenton) D54. |
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Dennis Dart SLF / East Lancs Spryte JJZ 5291 (ex-R519 YRP), Walsall March 2007
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| New in Oct 1997 to Harris Bus (West Thurrock). |
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Mercedes-Benz / Wright Urbanranger L610 OWB, Wolverhampton Dec 2001
Choice Travel, Wednesfield (Updated 16th June 2007) |
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| This ex-Mercedes Benz demonstrator now operates in Ireland (re-registered 94 C 18020) with a company called John Quirke Coaches, based in Midleton, County Cork. |
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Dennis Dart SLF / UVG Urban Star PSU 988 (ex-S406 JUA), Showbus Sept 2004
Chase Bus Services, Chasetown (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| PSU 988 HAS BEEN WITH ARRIVA CANNOCK DEPOT SINCE 2007 WHEN ARRIVA TOOK OVER CHASE BUS IT HAS BEEN MARKED UP WITH ARRIVAS CHASE LINX LIVERY AS FLEET N.O 2381 AND IT STILL HAS THE ORANGE SEATING NOW FROM WHEN IT WAS WITH CHASE BUS SERVICES |
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Bristol RELL / ECW ATA 764L, Lichfield Oct 1987
Chase Bus Services, Chasetown (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| Yes definitely Lichfield! |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme WOC 739T, Brockton Dec 1996
Horrocks, Brockton (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New May 1979 as Midland Red North 739 (later 1439). It spent time with King Offa (see your K Offa collection) before Horrocks. |
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| I found the sister of this bus in a feild in Southern Ireland, WOC 738T
Photo Available on my website, http://ulsterbusphotos.fotopic.net |
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Bedford YNV Venturer / Caetano Algarve C946 FAF, c1986 (location?)
Truronian, Truro (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| i think that is at newquay and is i'm right that is wallace arnold paint sceme
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Leyland Swift / Reeve Burgess Harrier RIL 1282 (ex-G706 MWD) in non-PSV use, Dolgellau June 2005
Emma's Coaches, Dolgellau (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| any idea if this coach is still about? |
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Volvo B9M / Plaxton Paramount WJI 1721 (ex-F30 NLE), Newtown Sept 2004
Central Travel, Newtown |
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| Hi,
who owns this coach? as I might be interested in purchasing
Padraig |
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Mercedes-Benz 811D / Marshall L327 CHB, Wolverhampton July 2004
Green Bus Service, Great Wyrley (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| L327 CHB 2 NOW NO LONGER WITH THE GREEN BUS SERVICE WAS SCRAPPED ON SITE AT THE GREEN BUS DEPOT SOME MONTHS AGO |
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Mercedes-Benz 709D / LHE Commuter G173 YRE, Wolverhampton Sept 2002
Green Bus Service, Great Wyrley (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| G173 YRE ( 19 ) HAS BEEN REPLACED BY MERCEDES M / B M677 JFP WHICH HAS STILL NOT TO MY KNOWLEDGE BEEN RESPRAYED INTO THE WARSTONES MOTORS LIVERY THIS IS DESPITE HAVING M677 JFP A NUMBER OF MONTHS NOW |
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Iveco TurboDaily / ECC L113 YAB, Wolverhampton Nov 2005
Green Bus Service, Great Wyrley (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| never liked this one.was so happy to see it go. |
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| L113 YAB WAS NOT A FAVOURITE OF MINE EITHER IT IS UNLIKELY TO EVER BE REPLACED THE REASON IT WAS WITHDRAWN WAS POSSIBLY BECAUSE THE GREEN BUS SERVICE OR NOW KNOWN AS WARSTONES MOTORS ONLY WANT TO OPERATE MERCEDES M / B'S FOR THE TIME BEING |
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Mercedes-Benz 811D / Optare Star Rider G123 SMV, Wolverhampton Jan 2004
Green Bus Service, Great Wyrley (Updated 8th June 2008) |
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| I BELIEVE G123 SMV WAS SCRAPPED ON SITE AT THE GREEN BUS DEPOTS YARD |
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Dennis Dart SLF / SCC Nimbus HX51 LPF, Wrexham March 2005
Jones (D. Jones & Son), Rhosllanerchrugog (Updated 2nd September 2007) |
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| Great pics Am i right in thinking that this is the same company but with the letter D replacing the E?
Have you got any pics of E. Jones & Son Passenger?
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| Immediately after the split the side of the business that is now D. Jones & Sons traded as E. Jones & Sons Passenger, to destinguish the operation from E. Jones & Sons of Ponciau and to emphasise the fact that local service work as opposed to coaching was the core activity. I don't actually have any photos of vehicles displaying the shortlived E. Jones & Sons Passenger fleet name, but there is a separate collection of E. Jones & Sons (Ponicau) pictures listed under Jones (E. Jones & Sons). Trystan. |
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Bristol VRT3 / ECW BMA 521W, AHU 512V, DCA 525X and YMB 509W, Mold July 2000
Eagles & Crawford, Mold |
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| thanks for the info but this is not my computer Sorry
So i wondered if it would be possible for you to put Royston Coach Hire on the site even if it was one picture
Please |
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Leyland Tiger / ECW B51 (East Lancs front) WPH 137Y, Pentrefelin Aug 2005
Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Amazed to see so many photos of my cool bus! |
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Bedford YMT / Duple Dominant AAF 408T, Newquay
Cornishman Coaches, Newquay |
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| Taken at tregunal hill in newquay
aaf/ecv/tnd/puj/odj/lua/hpg
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| Many thanks for info, captions now amended. |
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Leyland National Mk1 OFR 117P, Rhyl c1999 (photo courtesy of Andrew Sherrington)
Alpine, Llandudno (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Hi Trystan
The photo of OFR 117P and the line up of Alpine VRs taken by Andrew is actually Rhyl Depot not Llandudno. I know cos I live there (Rhyl that is not the Depot!!)
Steve |
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| Thanks for that Steve, captions now changed. All the best, Trystan |
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MCW Metrorider E657 RVP, Nantlle (?) late 1990s
Express Motors, Bontnewydd (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Might be Nantlle, near the school. |
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Volvo B10M / Duple Dominant GEY 371 (ex-WUD 322X), Carreglefn July 2003
Carreglefn Coaches, Carreglefn |
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| Hi i was wondering if you had any pictures of Ellis Travel or was it Ellis Coaches in Anglesea ? |
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Bedford YMT / Duple Dominant UEY 551T (ex-AKK 172T), Carreglefn July 2003
Carreglefn Coaches, Carreglefn |
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| Hi Do you know what happened to Dyma-Fo
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| Lee - I believe the Dyma Fo business was sold to Straffords of Coedpoeth when founders Bill and Eileen Jones retired in 1988. Still haven't come across any Dyma Fo pictures I'm afraid, but I'll keep looking. Trystan. |
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| Thanks for that information a really appreciate it
While on the subject of Dyma-Fo i wonder if you could tell me what happened to Royston Coach Hire? |
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| Hi does anyone know when the business was set up? |
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| Royce Coaches was established by Roy Chard in 1973, initially as a taxi/minibus operator. Several stage carriage services were operated in and around Wrexham. Roy's two sons later helped out with the business but after Roy's death in 1990 founded their own company which traded as Economy Coach Hire. This ceased a year later.
Lee, if you contact me via the 'Leave a Message' tab on the index page I may be able to sort out some pics for you. Trystan |
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City Way Dennis Dart / Carlyle Dartline H137 MOB, Walsall July 2007
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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Volvo B10M / Duple Caribbean A271 GJU on loan from Premier, Much Wenlock, Baschurch April 2003
Birch Travel, Baschurch (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| Do you have any other photos of Premier, Much Wenlock? |
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Bedford YRQ / Plaxton Elite JWX 94N, Much Wenlock mid-1990s
Boultons, Cardington (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| would like to know if you have address and phone no.where I could get front windscreen for left side of this style bus. Regards Joe |
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| Hi Joe,
I might know where you can find a left side front windowscreen. There is one from a panorama elite which may be availible. Any good? Email me at: tjsupport@tiscali.co.uk |
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Dennis Dart / Northern Counties Paladin M409 PUY, Shrewsbury June 2005
Whittle, Highley |
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| do u hav any more whittle bus photos. i c u hav added some shropshire link buses n r n b travel photos doin the 435 2 shrewsbury. whittles did the 435 from 2000 or 2001 2 2007. sorry i said u put whittle photos in the wrong set be4, i didn't c u put a comment sayin they left whittles until the other day wen i read them. |
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Dennis Javelin / Plaxton Premiere W102 PNP and Mercedes-Benz Vario / Plaxton Beaver 2 R452/49 PRH, Ludlow Sept 2007
Whittle, Highley |
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| How many Buses/Coaches did this operator have in the 60's i can not find this information anywhere anyone know? |
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| im a whittle bus fan. i hav no idea how many bus they had back then. last few years they have had about 52 buses, now with ludlow depot closed they hav about 35. |
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Iveco Daily / Robin Hood City Nippy D498 RNM, Mold Aug 2001
Townlynx, Holywell (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| This Iveco was new to London Country North West in March 1987 as its MBI55. |
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Volvo B10M / Jonckheere Jubilee HIL 6754 (ex-A307 XHE), Ponciau Jan 2005
J. O. Travel, Ponciau |
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| I used to drive this coach,when it was at Natioal Travel East. It was painted up for Club 18-30 |
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Royce Bedford YMT / Van Hool McArdle TOH 736S, Wrexham 1980s
Royce Coaches / Economy Coach Hire, Wrexham (Updated 1st February 2008) |
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| Thank you so much for these pics |
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| http://www.tgw.fotopic.net/p46839139.html
Location is outside Wrexham Baths - that's that weird-looking building in the background!
Regards |
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DAF SB220 / Optare Delta TJI 6309 (ex-467 VT, H537 YCX), Wrexham Nov 2007
Vale of Llangollen, Cefn Mawr (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| the vale of llangollen bus firm have been taken over by g.h.a. coaches and are moving to corwen
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| 22 of the buses are included well as the other 11 are being sold of scrapped |
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Leyland Leopard / Marshall REY 731K, Cefn Mawr Jan 1987
Vale of Llangollen, Cefn Mawr (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| she came over to glasgow in 1991 |
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Volvo B10BLE / Alexander ALX300 T510 APS, Chester Sept 2007
GHA Coaches, Corwen (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Haha! Driver looks comfy!
Ex-UK North Volvo. Bet it took a lot of preparation to make it road-legal again! |
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| This was the first time I saw it in use, though I know GHA bought it a few months previously. The interior was still quite rough, though they've done a nice job externally. Trystan |
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| Hi
I would like to congradulate you on the photo of T510 APS with GHA Coaches
Regards
Troy |
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| Hi
In responce to your comment left about T510 APS with GHA Coaches,You could not be more wright about the interior,I traveled on the bus alot with UK North and i dont ever rember it that bad |
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Mercedes-Benz 709D / Dormobile Routemaker L226 JFA, St. Ives Oct 2007
St. Ives Bus Company, St. Ives (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| New Aug 1993 as Stevensons 226. Mercedes-Benz 709D 670303-2N-010666 Dormobile B29F 52418 632 93. |
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Volvo Olympian / Northern Counties Palatine P803 GMU, Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Paramount ALZ 6244 (ex-F713 ENE) and Leyland Olympian / Northern Counties E905 KYR, Camborne Nov 2007
Williams, Camborne (Updated 2nd December 2007) |
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| The Volvo Olympian was new in August 1996 as Stagecoach East London VN3, the Leyland Olympian was leased to London Buses' unsuccessful Bexleybus unit at the end of 1987, and the Tiger started life in December 1988 as Smith Shearing 713. |
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Bedford YNT / Duple Dominant MAB 181X (ex-PNT 844X), Oswestry Aug 1990
Jones (M. A.), Llansilin (Updated 30th December 2007) |
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| i thought this would go with the whittle collection |
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| As with the shot of sister PNT 853X this photo shows the bus in service in Oswestry with M. A. Jones prior to being repainted out of Whittle livery. |
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Bedford YMT / Van Hool McArdle PPE 667R, Ford R1114 / Plaxton Supreme CNA 828T and R1114 / Duple Dominant RFH 553R, Oswestry c1987 (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Jones (M. A.), Llansilin (Updated 30th December 2007) |
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| Re: PPE667R This coach had a Bedford engine in, not Ford I used to drive it for M A Jones Llansilin |
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Bedford YRQ / Duple Dominant RAW 591M, late 1970s (location?)
Morris (T. R.), Llanfyllin |
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| RAW591M-- I passed my PSV test in this BEDFORD YRQ
on 19th Nov 1982 in Shrewsbury & spent many years driving it afterwards great to see this photo! |
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Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Paramount PDZ 6267 (ex-B633 LGU), Llanfyllin July 2000
Morris (T. R.), Llanfyllin |
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| Original reg was B633LJU (as given in your Lloyds Coaches picture of the same coach). Leyland Tiger TRCTL11/2R 8200831 Plaxton Paramount C53F 8411LTP1X571. New Oct 1984 to Milburn (Leavening). |
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Bedford YMT / Plaxton Supreme LNU 576W after sale to Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr Oct 2000
Morris (T. R.), Llanfyllin |
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| New Aug 1980 as Barton 576. |
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Bedford YRT / Duple Dominant YVO 301M displaying 'Lunt' fleet names, and YRT / Plaxton Elite HRR 759N, Oswestry Feb 1984
Hampson, Oswestry (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| A nice picture of two ex-Barton coaches side by side! YVO301M new in March 1974 as Barton 1371. HRR759N new in March 1975 as Barton 1453. Any idea when they joined the Hampson fleet? |
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| Thanks for the comment. They were acquired sometime between September 1982, when R. C. Lunt acquired the Hampson's business, and the end of that year. |
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| Thanks for that information. HRR759N is displaying a fleet number (in a circle on the front nearside) which looks (to my poor eyesight!) like "1". Can you confirm that? This coach later passed to Worthen Travel (you have a nice picture of it in that collection). |
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AEC Reliance / Duple Dominant YPL 79T, Oswestry Feb 1994 (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| This fine old coach was new in May 1979 as London Country RB79. It passed to F G Owen (Oswestry) in Apr 1985, to M A Jones (Llansilin) in Aug 1986, to Tanat Valley in Dec 1992 and to Alexander (Eythorne) in Sep 1994. Does anyone know its later history? AEC Reliance 6U2R37989 Duple C49F 942/5744. |
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| No owner recorded by Dec 1998, so presumably it had been scrapped by then. There are photos of it with Jones and Owen's in the separate collections for these operators. |
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Ford R1114 / Alexander AYS HSF 560N, Oswestry c1988 (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Great to see these Alexander's again.I remember driving HSF 560 N - 'The Ski Bus' when Tanat Valley first brought them down from Scotland. I used to drive them out of Llanfyllin High school, the kids loved 'The Ski Bus'! |
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| Dave - glad these pics brought back some memories. If by any chance you've got any photos of Oswestry area independents from around this time it would be interesting to see them. M. A. Jones pictures seem particularly difficult to get hold of. |
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| I LOVE THIS SITE GREAT PICS ARE THERE ANY UPDATES SOON |
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| These classic leopards i used to travel on quite regular, i understand that they we're quite a brew to drive in small villages, if my memory serves me correctly i think this bus was once used by wrights of wrexham, if anybody can do a search for wrights of wrexham and view the pics i am quite sure that this bus will be amongst them, thankyou to john carroll and the rest of the photographers who took these memorable pics from yesteryear. |
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Unidentified Leyland Atlantean / East Lancs, St. Asaph(?) 1980s
Gold Star / Empire Goldstar, St. Asaph & Llandudno Junction (Updated 1st February 2008) |
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| This is former Bolton/GMPTE FBN236C. Also owned were FBN228C (Spares only), FBN233C and HWH259F. |
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Bedford VAL / Plaxton Elite JWT 725J and Leyland Atlantean / Northern Counties PTO 505G, late 1980s (location?)
Gwalia Coaches, Llandudno (Updated 1st February 2008) |
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| excellent photo is there any chance of a copy please if yes will arange payment through email |
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| i think the location is the old coachpark in colwyn bay |
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Bedford YRT / Plaxton Elite JHP 812N, Welshpool March 1991 (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Mid Wales Motorways, Penrhyncoch (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| New to Shaw (Coventry) April 1975. |
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Bedford YLQ / Duple Dominant KCX 945N, Newtown early 1990s (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Mid Wales Motorways, Penrhyncoch (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| Thanks for the picture. It's a Bedford YRQ new in April 1975 to Longstaff (Mirfield). |
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Ford R1115 / Plaxton Paramount C152 SRT and Bedford YMQ / Duple Dominant URA 481X, Llanfechan Sept 2006
Browns, Builth Wells (Updated 3rd February 2008) |
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| I used to call on Brown's commercially and I said that had photographed their blue & cream Dominant in Llandrindod(16/6/06) , Ho thats Bluebell they exclaimed |
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Freight Rover Sherpa / Carlyle D230 OOJ, Westbury early 1990s
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New March 1987 as Manchester Minibuses 230. |
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Leyland Leopard / ECW B51 AEF 723A (ex-RDL 308X), Shrewsbury April 1991
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New May 1982 as Southern Vectis 308. |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme WOC 739T, Shrewsbury April 1993
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New May 1979 as Midland Red North 739 (later 1439). It spent time with Horrocks (Brockton) after King Offa. |
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| Correction: new as Midland Red 739; passed to MR North on formation (6 Sep 1981) & renumbered 1439 in Oct 1987. Does anyone know when it came to K Offa & when it passed to Horrocks? |
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Leyland Tiger / Plaxton Paramount HKP 126 (ex-BRN 4Y), Westbury April 1995
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New April 1983 as Ribble 1004. |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme DNT 527T (ex-APR 818T), Telford April 1992
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New Nov 1978 as Hants & Dorset 3067. |
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Leyland Leopard / Willowbrook 003 DDM 22X, Shrewsbury mid-1990s
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New Aug 1981 as Crosville ELL22. |
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Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Supreme AEF 765A (ex-JOX 460P), Shrewsbury Nov 1991
King Offa, Westbury (Updated 31st July 2008) |
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| New Jan 1976 as Midland Red 460. Passed to MR North, MR West & back to MRN (renumbered 1460). Retired from MRN June 1990 & came to King Offa in July 1990 & was registered AEF765A in Sep 1990. |
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Leyland National BYW 359V, Wall-under-Heywood c2000 (photo courtesy of Simon Charsley)
Shropshire Link, Craven Arms (Updated 9th February 2008) |
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| This is at Russells Depot which i think is called Wall. |
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| Do you know if Pied Bull Coaches are still in business |
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| They were the ones who used to run Sherpas in Mold, right? They don't appear in the latest TAG book for north Wales so I presume not. Trystan |
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| Hi great site have you got any pictures of Ladyline Coaches or Roger Hill Coaches from Congleton |
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Bedford C5 / Duple 608 CYS, Oswestry mid-1970s
Parish, Morda (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| This vehicle started life in Scotland with the famous bus and shipping company, MacBrayne's. |
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Bedford YMT / Duple Dominant HUX 84V, Watford Gap Sept 1981
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| THIS COACH WAS ALSO OWNED BY REES OF LLANELLY HILL NEAR ABERGAVENNY IN S. WALES IN I BELIEVE IN THE 1980S ALSO THE SISTER COACH HUX83V |
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| Hi Ihad this coach new and i dont remember any sister no. |
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| Hi You will find the reg you have belongs to a plaxton bedford If you want to know more get in touch |
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| Hi My mistake i just had alook and hux belongs to the plaxton's volvo engined two of |
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| Hi Vaggs had HUX82-86V from new and where still at the company when the T.E.Jones group went bust.
A sad day. |
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Bedford VAM / Willowbrook YLL 661G, Oswestry mid-1970s
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Nice photo! That's YLL661G (not 681). Bedford VAM70 9T464992 Willowbrook B53F CF1940/69200 new in 1969 to Banstead Coaches. |
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| Caption now amended. Thanks for pointing out the mistake. |
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Bedford SB5 / Harrington BVO 21C, Shrewsbury mid-1970s
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Another one for Barton enthusiasts! Ex-Barton 1021 new Aug 1965. |
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AEC Reliance / Duple 615 HX, Oswestry 1970s (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Hampson, Oswestry (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| To the best of my knowledge this was the first coach owned by Hampson's which had reclining seats. If I remember rightly it had forty seats and the back row only had four rather than five as on many coaches. Presumably this was to allow for the mechanism of the reclining seats. When on our school bus the seats were forever going from upright to reclined and back again. As can be seen in the photo Hampson's fleet was usually turned out well. If you look closely you can see the antimacassars on the seat backs - they were always cream with a maroon italic H. |
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Bedford SB5 / Duple SRE 686C, Oswestry 1970s (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Hampson, Oswestry (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| Does anyone know the history of this coach? |
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| New in 1965, acquired by Hampson's from Mills, Gornal Wood in May 1970. |
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Leyland Atlantean / Weymann 203 JVK, Cefn Mawr late 1970s (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Vale of Llangollen, Cefn Mawr (Updated 23rd March 2008) |
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| new to newcastle corparation transport |
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Bedford YLQ / Plaxton Supreme NNT 953P, Llangollen mid-1980s
Bryn Melyn, Llangollen (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| Hi just wondered if you knew which part of Wrexham M A Evans was based?
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| Not sure where the depot was but began operating a route between Wrexham (Brook Street) and Rhos in 1919. In 1928 operation transferred to Wrexham - Acton/Rhosnesni corridor, and later to Maesydre. In 1962 a licence was granted for a service to Boras. The routes and vehicles were sold to E. Jones & Sons in 1985. |
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| My wife is the Great Grandaughter of M A Evans; the Depot/Garage was in Chapel Street, Wrexham, in the area now taken up by the doctor's surgery car park (Plas-Y-Bryn). I'd love to see more pics of the M A Evans fleet... |
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Bristol VRT3 / ECW BMA 521W, Y Felin Heli March 2008
Griffiths, Y Felin Heli (Updated 11th April 2008) |
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| Now in private ownership. It has been returned to it's Crosville Cymru livery. |
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Bedford YMT / Duple Dominant FUJ 937V, Wrexham May 1996
Huxleys, Threapwood (Updated 2nd June 2008) |
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| Bedford YMT JW458474 Duple C53F 017/2510. New Feb 1980 as M&M (Kidderminster) 37. |
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Volvo B6 / Plaxton Pointer L412 GPY, Wrexham Jan 2008
Pat's Coaches, New Broughton (Updated 22nd April 2008) |
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| Currently (august 2009) pats coaches is running the hourly evening service to penycae via rhos, leaving wrexham at 18.35=3e, 19.35=4e, 20.35=3e, 21.35=4e & 22.35=3e. The 3e routes the same way as arriva's 3 but not via rhostyllen village or afoneitha estate, the 4e routes the same way as arriva's 4 but not via afoneitha estate, but having said that it's running a good service all round, this is just one of the buses that they use on these services. |
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Dennis Dart / Plaxton Pointer K585 MGT, Chester Nov 2007
Helms Coaches, Bootle (Updated 6th August 2008) |
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| This Dart started life in 1993 as London General DRL85, spending nine years in the capital and then five with Glenvale Transport and Stagecoach Merseyside. |
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? / Plaxton Panther L222 CEL, Llanidloes April 2008
Celtic Travel, Llanidloes (Updated 30th April 2008) |
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| Please can we have an update soon
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Ford R226 / Plaxton Elite YAW 312K, Langdon Cross 1980s (photo courtesy of Dave Farrier)
North Cornwall Cars, Langdon Cross (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| New in June 1972 to Salopia Saloon Coaches (Whitchurch). Ford R226 BC04LJ54073 Plaxton Elite C49F 729804. |
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Bedford YRT / Willowbrook SWY 334L, Troon Oct 1986
Grenville Motors, Troon (Updated 18th May 2008) |
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| Nice shot , i did like this later Grenville livery , nice to see these new Grenville pic's Anthony. |
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Iveco Daily / Carlyle Dailybus 2 F595 USG, Chester mid-1990s
Fisher, Bronington |
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| This started life in 1988 as an Iveco demonstrator. |
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Volvo B10M / Plaxton Paramount C514 DND, Oswestry Oct 2005
Fisher, Bronington |
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| This was new to Shearings in 1986. |
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J-Line / ST Buses Mercedes-Benz 811D / Reeve Burgess Beaver H418 FGS, Birmingham Feb 2005
Thandi Group, Smethwick (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| Now with Travel Ride (RAI Transport) |
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Renault S75 / Wright NimBus HDZ 5444, Wolverhampton Dec 2006
Banga Travel, Wolverhampton (Updated 12th June 2008) |
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| This was one of ninety RW-class Renaults new to London Buses in 1990 for use on the E-Line network in the Ealing area. Many of these vehicles proved hugely unreliable but somehow struggled on until replaced by Dart SLFs in 1997-8. This must have been one of the more reliable RWs, as it seems that few survive today. |
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Dennis Dart / Duple Dartline G502 VYE, Wolverhampton c2002
Khokhar, Smethwick |
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| Hello, this is by wolverhampton bus station. great khokar pics and a great site |
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Ford R1014 / Plaxton Supreme NAW 662P, Knockin Heath Aug 1978
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Nice to see her again as i was the driver of this coach which i kept till the sad day in August 1982 when the company folded i belive britania coaches aquirred her |
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| Hi Who is it who said that. A pack of lies i picked this coach new,if you would like to know feel free to contact me |
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| Hi are you the T jones that also worked for Vaggs if so i did some of my training with you in 1977/78 before passing my psv which later on in time you being a continental driver received newer coaches and eventually NAW 662P was passed to George Ward and then on to me Arnold Wagg when George had a upgrade if you look closely at the picture you will see my mate Ricky Biggs sitting on the front passenger seat if it is you hope you are keeping well and still living in LLandudno |
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| Hi, just to let you know that Ricky Biggs who i worked with at Midland Red at Shrewsbury as Passed away, i rememder most of the Vaggs drivers as they operated the school services to Baschurch Secondary Modern, the main drivers where Bert on SUJ793, Athur on UNM606, Fag Ash Jack on YYX43,
Phil and David on the UUX 841-5S,Joe Lewis on FVJ900D, Cliff Bowers on LNT212P,Frank Reeves on MAW793P and George Ward on EUX742V, good days ,i still look back with joy as i look at the many photos i have of and try to put names to the vehicles. |
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Bedford SB5 / Harrington BVO 13C, Knockin Heath Oct 1980
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Another good one! That's BVO13C (not 21C). Ex-Barton 1013 new July 1965. |
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| Caption now amended. Thanks for pointing out the mistake. |
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Dennis Javelin / Neoplan Transliner R22 SCH, Shrewsbury May 2008
P&P Coaches, Middletown (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| More Great pics keep the updates coming |
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Bedford SB8 / Duple 704 RDH, Shrewsbury 1970s
Minsterley Motors, Stiperstones (Updated 21st June 2008) |
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| A lovely picture of a lovely bus! Does anyone know its history (Gloucester reg). |
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| New to Central Coachways, Walsall |
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Leyland Royal Tiger / Burlingham Seagull KNT 780, Knockin Heath late 1960s
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| This vehicle was originally owned by D&J Gittins of Llynclys, near Oswestry before being sold to Vaggs. It was sold by Vaggs about 1974 to myself and five friends, all members of the Cambrian Railways Society Ltd in Oswestry for £80. Sadly we did not have the time or the expertise to restore it, and we gave it away to two gentlemen Colin--- and Godfrey Evans who had already restored a Bedford OB, and had suitable covered accomodation. After Godfrey's untimely death it passed to Boultons of Cardington who used it on a service to Ironbridge Gorge Museum at weekends. When Godfrey and Colin had restored it (Gittins Livery) I did have a trip on it to a Bus Rally in conjunction with an event at the Talyllyn Railway in Tywyn. It was an EXCELLENT day out. This I think was in the early 1980's. |
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| I was also one of the people who subscribed towards the £80 before leaving the area for college. Currently arranging with Boultons for a trip out in it in late July. |
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| Hi, just to let you know that KNT780 is still going strong, and is used on many wedding jobs where i have the pleasure of driving her, i still see Colin Bebb who currently works at Arriva Shrewbury and he still enjoy seeing KNT on the road, i do remember KNT when she was at Vaggs, i still think that Vaggs livery look good on her. |
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Dennis Falcon / Strachan LOU 69, Knockin Heath c1969
Vaggs, Knockin Heath (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| A lovely old bus seeing out its days in the sun in Shropshire! Dennis Falcon 107P5 Strachan B30F ex-Aldershot & District 241 new 1954 (thanks to Peter Gould's website). Does anyone know its full history? |
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Ford R1114 / Alexander AYS NLS 947P and Leyland National WDR 675M, Oswestry 1988 (photo courtesy of John Carroll)
Tanat Valley, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Updated 27th July 2008) |
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| Hi i have been looking at your photos and was wondering if i could buy some. I would be gratfuf if you could send me an email to let me know.
Thanks very much rob |
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Alexander-Dennis Enviro 200 Dart / MCV Evolution AE08 DKV, Chester July 2008
Avon Coaches, Birkenhead |
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| Judging by the Dash layout, this looks like a MAN |
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