The Municipals http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/ 84 rows en-gb 60 South Yorkshire PTE/Mainline (Part 2) http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1634117.html LOTS more SYPTE stuff to come, so I've had to start Part 2. Watch this space! Tuesday 6 January 2009: LOTS more SYPTE stuff to come, so I've had to start Part 2. Watch this space!

Daimler towing vehicle M59 at Dunscroft depot, 1982 Leyland National 24 in Sheffield, 1986 Leyland National 22 in Sheffield, 1986 Leyland National Greenway 806 at Sheffield, 1994 Leyland Leopard/Alexander 66 in Sheffield, 1987 Optare demonsrator F365BUA on loan, Sheffield, 1989 Leyland National 1066 - Sheffield, 1979 Dennis Domino 42 in Sheffield, 1986 Artic 2013 in Sheffield, 1986 Leyland National 3 in Sheffield, 1981 Dennis Dominator 2160 i RCT colours, Rotherham, 1985 Leyland National 4 in Sheffield, 1983 Leyland artic 2007 in Sheffield, 1980 Ex Blue Line vehicles at Dunscroft depot, 1979 Mainline (Don Valley) Mercedes 70 in Sheffield, 1996 Ex Rotherham Daimler 1271 in Rotherham bus station, 1976 Atlantean 323 at Herries Road depot, 1985 734 in Sheffield, 1982 Dennis Dominator 2130 in Sheffield, 1986 MCW Mk II Metrobus 1941 in Sheffield, 1986 Dennis Dominator 2295 at Meadowhall, 1990 Dennis Dominator 2295 at Meadowhall, 1990 Three Volvo/Alexander PS types demonstrating the three short lived local Mainline liveries - Doncaster, 1991 Volvo/Alexander PS 712 in Doncaster, 1992 Still i Felixlivery, AEC Regent V/Roe, 1163, Doncaster, 1977 Ex Blue Line 1124 at Christchurch, Doncaster, 1980 Trainer bus 388KFT in Doncaster Daimler Fleetlines 1435 & 1413 at Rotherham bus station West Riding MHL311F on hire to SYPTE in Sheffield, 1981 Mk II MCW Metrobus 1902 in Sheffield Ford Transit 61 at Halfway depot, 1986 Leyland Leopard/Duple 19 in Sheffield, 1986 West Yorkshire PTE 6003 on loan to SYPTE at Doncaster depot, 1976 MCW Metrobus 1839 n Sheffield, 1980 Leyland Atlantean 1776 in Doncaster, 1981 Dennis Dominator 2455 leaving Doncaster's South Bus Station, 1986 Volvo B6/Plaxton 414 in Sheffield, 1995 Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal 242 in Sheffield, 1980 Minibus 325 in Sheffield, 1990 Ex Nottingham Leyland National 36 in Sheffield, 1982 Dennis Dominator 2475 in Sheffield, 1987 Leyland Atlantean/Roe 1760 in Sheffield, 1980 Wheelchair lift fitted Leyland National Mark 2 no 23 at Doncaster, 1995 MCW Metrobus 453 in Sheffield, 1980 Still in Severn's livery, Atlantean 1152, Christchurch, Doncaster, 1979 Dennis Dominator 2351 in Sheffield, 1984 Leyland Olympian 502 in Sheffield, 1987 Dennis Dominator 2412 at Meadowhall, 1990 Ex LCBS Leyland National 4 in Sheffield, 1990 Daimler Fleetline/Alexander 256 in Sheffield, 1980

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]]> Tue Jan 6 2009 Translinc http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1632194.html Lincolnshire County Council operates part of its Translinc network itself. Thursday 1 January 2009: Lincolnshire County Council operates part of its Translinc network itself.

Minibus MX06LKN in Tetford, July 2005 Minibus BU06CVD in Lincoln, 3rd May 2009 Mercedes YN53VCF in Lincoln, 2nd October 2009

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 North Lincolnshire County Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1625906.html Runs a few services, I've found. Wednesday 17 December 2008: Runs a few services, I've found.

Optare Solo YN03ZVZ in Barton-on-Humber, 26th October 2006

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]]> Wed Dec 17 2008 Norfolk County Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1621706.html Runs its own services in Norwich Sunday 7 December 2008: Runs its own services in Norwich

AU05FKG in Norwich, March 2006 OY53RDZ in Norwich, March 2006 OY53REU in Norwich, March 2006 Optare Solo YJ55YHN in Norwich, March 2006

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Bus na Comhairle http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1621701.html The Western Islands Council. Sunday 7 December 2008: The Western Islands Council.

Mercedes Vario YN04HJF in Stornoway, 2005 Plaxton saloon J495DUS in Stornoway Mercedes Vario T433EBD in Stornoway

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 East Sussex County Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1621695.html ESDC operates several services under its own control, as well as tendering even more. Sunday 7 December 2008: ESDC operates several services under its own control, as well as tendering even more.

WX53OXZ in Lewes, October 2005 Optare Solo YK05CDU in Lewes, October 2005

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 West Berkshire County Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1617946.html A small fleet of minibuses operates rural routes. Saturday 29 November 2008: A small fleet of minibuses operates rural routes.

Ford minibus DU54OFM in Newbury bus station, 8th December 2006

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]]> Sat Nov 29 2008 Bath & North East Somerset Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1605150.html This authority runs a few services itself. Sunday 2 November 2008: This authority runs a few services itself.

Optare Solo Y873PWT in Keynsham, December 2005

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]]> Sun Nov 2 2008 London Transport (Part 2) http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1601969.html The second load of London pictures. Monday 27 October 2008: The second load of London pictures.

DMS type Fleetline KUC933P on display at Huddersfield, 1983 Westlink DAF/Optare Delta DA4 in Hounslow, 1994 Rare CVE Omni 102 (F266WDC) in Hounslow, 1990 East London Dennis Dart/Wright DWL19 in Barking, 1993 Preserved AEC RT227 at the LCBS Dunton Green Garage, during the open day, 7th August 1982 London Northern Dennis Dart DRL18 at Baker Street, 1993 AEC Routemaster RML2609 in Hounslow, 1982 Bristol LH/ECW BL1 on a rally in Bristol, 1982 Preserved Leyland JXC323 at Brockwell Park, SE London Preserved AEC RT1658 at Baildon Preserved AEC Merlin MB641 at Showbus, Duxford, 1997 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF136 at Bristol Bus Rally in 1980 Preserved AEC GJ2098 on the Brighton run at Scare Hill MCW Metroliner ML2 at Victoria, 1986 Scania/NCME K866LMK in Whitechapel, 1993 Mercedes MW14 at Bromley, 1992 Bexleybus DMS OJD143R at Bexleyheath, 1988 Bexleybus MCW Metrorider 30 in Bexleyheath, 1988 Metrrider MRL137 in Bexleyheath, 1991 Preserved AEC Regal T type CXX171 on Scare Hill, during a Brighton run, 1974 Metro Scania MS6 in Bow, c1974 Leyland National LS5 at Bow, c1874 Preserved RM169 at Liversedge, August 1992 Preserved RT3496 at Showbus, Woburn Abbey, October 1992 Preserved AEC Regent III RLH32 at Thorpe Park, October 1980 Preserved GS1 at Netley Park, July 1994 The unique FRM1 in Potters Bar town centre, c1973 Preserved Green Line AEC Regal IV RF113 at the London Bus Rally, Brockwell Park Preserved RF MLL523 at Cobham, c1975 Preserved AEC Routemaster RML2711 at Wimbledon, 28th May 2009 Preserved AEC RT3228 in Stevenage, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC RT3228 in Stevenage, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Merlin MB641 i Stevenage, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC RT3254 in Stevenage, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF633 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Routemaster RM1 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 AEC Regal IV RF269, preserved, at Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF633 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 AEC Regal IV RF269, preserved, at Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved GS2 at Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF429 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF627 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF4 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF4 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF406 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF429 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 Preserved AEC Routemaster RM1699 in Hertford, 7th June 2009 London United Dennis Dart L170CKH in Hounslow, 1995 AEC Routemaster 753DYE at Aldwych, 1986 London United's AEC Routemaster trainer RMA55 in Hounslow, 1995

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]]> Mon Oct 27 2008 Halifax/Calderdale JOC http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1569653.html The orange & green buses of this concern were swallowed up by West Yorkshire PTE in 1974. Thursday 28 August 2008: The orange & green buses of this concern were swallowed up by West Yorkshire PTE in 1974.

Preserved AEC Reget V 215 in Todmorden, June 1987 Preserved Daimler 119 at Transperience, Bradford, 1995 Single deck Daimler 106 at the depot, 1974 Saloon no 35 in Halifax bus station, 1973 Leyland 28 in Halifax, 1973 Preserved Todmorden JOC Leyland Leopard 9 in Doncaster, 1989 Daimler Fleetline 87 in the bus station, 1973 Daimler/Roe 393 in the town centre, 1973 Preserved Albion Nimbus RJX250 at Sandtoft, 1999 AEC Regent V 376 at the depot, 1974

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]]> Thu Aug 28 2008 Vanished West Midlands Municipals http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1569642.html The concerns that merged to form West Midlands PTE: West Bromwich, Coventry, Walsall, Birmingham & Wolverhampton. Thursday 28 August 2008: The concerns that merged to form West Midlands PTE: West Bromwich, Coventry, Walsall, Birmingham & Wolverhampton.

Walsall Dennis Loline 800 in the town centre Coventry CT Daimler 305 at Pool Meadow bus station, 1973 Coventry CT Daimler/ECW 36 at Pool Meadow bus station, 1973 Walsall Dennis Loline 883 in the town centre Three Daimlers of Coventry Corporation at Pool Meadow bus station Preserved West Bromwich Dennis EA4181 at Knebworth Park, 1978 Coventry Corporation Daimler Fleetline/E Lancs 44 at Pool Meadow bus station, 1969

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]]> Thu Aug 28 2008 Newcastle, Sunderland and South Shields Corporations http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1484319.html Newcastle was the largest municipal operator in the North East, until the formation of the PTE. The other operators were Sunderland and South Shield Coporations. Sunday 30 March 2008: Newcastle was the largest municipal operator in the North East, until the formation of the PTE. The other operators were Sunderland and South Shield Coporations.

Newcastle CT. Preserved all Leyland PD2 no 123 at Beamish Museum Newcastle CT. AEC Regent III NBB274 in the city centre Newcastle CT. Preserved all Leyland PD2 no 123 in Newcastle city centre, 1977 Newcastle CT. Preserved all Leyland PD2 no 123 at South Shields, 1977 South Shields CT. Preserved Bristol RE/ECW 1 at Showbus, Woburn, October 1992 Newcastle CT all Leyland 307 in the city centre

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]]> Sun Mar 30 2008 Rotherham Corporation http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1435706.html Absorbed into South Yorkshire PTE in 1974 Friday 4 January 2008: Absorbed into South Yorkshire PTE in 1974

Single deck Daimler Fleetline 169 in Barnsley bus station, 1973 Bristol saloon 123 at the depot 205, 175 & 188 at the bus station in early 1974 Daimler 234 at Waterdale bus station, Doncaster Single deck Daimler Fleetline 170 in the bus station, 1971 Bristol saloon 118 inside the depot AEC Reliance RET164 in use as a mobile booking office, at the depot, c1973 AEC Bridgemaster 139 Preserved Crossley 213 at Sandtoft, 1978 Daimler 146 leaving Rotherham bus station, c1973 Seddon/Plaxton 176 leaving Rotherham bus station, c1973

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]]> Fri Jan 4 2008 Kent County Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1425045.html KCC operate several routes themselves, trading as Kent Top Travel in some areas. Sunday 16 December 2007: KCC operate several routes themselves, trading as Kent Top Travel in some areas.

Optare Solo Y52HBT in Dover, 2006 Dennis Dart S540RKL in Tonbridge, 18th December 2006 Optare Solo Y332HVT in Tonbridge, 18th December 2006 Optare Solo Y52HBT in Canterbury, 6th May 2007 Kent Top Travel Enviro Dart KX07HFB in Maidstone, 17th May 2007 Kent Top Travel Enviro Dart MX56NLN in Maidstone, 18th May 2007 VDL/Wright YJ06LFX in Ashford, 23rd October 2007 Kent Top Travel Enviro Dart KX07HFA in Tonbridge, 15th December 2007 Dennis Dart S776RNE in Dover, 2002 Optare Solo Y32HBT in Dover, 26th April 2008 Iveco minibus T607LKL in Canterbury, 2nd May 2008 VDL/Wright YJ06LFX in Faversham, 16th June 2008

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]]> Sun Dec 16 2007 Bradford Corporation http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1395919.html Possibly better known for its trolleybuses, Bradford also had an interesting motor bus fleet. Thursday 25 October 2007: Possibly better known for its trolleybuses, Bradford also had an interesting motor bus fleet.

Daimler 'decker EKY548 withdrawn at Thornbury depot Ex London AEC Regent IIIRT 429 in the city centre The AEC Matador towing vehicle at Doncaster's depot attaching itself to a former Darlington trolleybus, which it will take to Bradford for rebodying & further service Four AEC Regent V's at Thornbury depot, 1974 AEC Regent V 131 in the city centre, 1974 Daimler CVG6 229 in the city centre, 1974 316 & 200 in the city centre, 1974 Preserved AEC Regent V 220 at Transperience, Low Moor, Bradford, 1995 AEC RT type HLX228 in the city centre A cut down AEC, in use as a towing vehicle, at Saltaire depot AEC Regent III HKW67 at Thornbury depot

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]]> Thu Oct 25 2007 Lowestoft Corporation/Waveney District Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1387250.html Lowestoft's buses ceased to exist in the late 1970s, with Eastern Counties taking over the services. Thursday 11 October 2007: Lowestoft's buses ceased to exist in the late 1970s, with Eastern Counties taking over the services.

AEC Reliance 5 in the depot, 1977 AEC Regent III 26 in the town centre, 21st June 1965 AEC Swift/ECW 15 at the depot, 1976 AEC Regent III 20 in the town centre, May 1965 AEC Regent V/Massey BRT668C at the depot, c1972 Leyland PD2/Massey 2 at the depot, 1977 AEC trainer bus LBJ743 at the depot, c1973

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]]> Thu Oct 11 2007 Sheffield Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1319227.html Three fleets in one! The A fleet was owned by the Corporation, the C fleet by the railway & the B fleet was jointly owned. The whole lot became part of SYPTE in 1974. Thursday 5 July 2007: Three fleets in one! The A fleet was owned by the Corporation, the C fleet by the railway & the B fleet was jointly owned. The whole lot became part of SYPTE in 1974.

AEC Renown 360 in Low Edges, 1974 Preserved Daimler Fleetline 754 on an outing to North Yorks. Pickering, 1986 All Leyland PD2 277 at Lodge Moor AEC Swift/Roe 43 in Retford, 1974 Sheffield 94 & Doncaster 14 at Sheffield bus station Leyland PD2/ECW 1153 in Doncaster 452 & others in central Sheffield, 1974 Bristol VR 267 in Sheffield city centre, 1974 Leyland Leopard/Alexander Y type 56 in Halifax, 1973 Leyland PD2/ECW 1153 in Doncaster AEC Regent V 444 at Low Edges, 1974 Preserved AEC Bridgemaster 1925WA at the AEC Rally, Newark showground, 2002 Preserved Daimler Fleetline 754 in Doncaster, 2002 Leyland PD2/Roe 468 entering Doncaster Corporations depot on the last day of the Corporations, 1974 Preserved AEC Regent III no 116 at Westwoodside, heading for Sandtoft, 1991 Edinburgh Corporation Leyland NSF715 on hire to Sheffield, in the city centre, c1973 Bristol VR/E Lancs 281 at Pond St bus station, 1973 Northampton Corporation Daimler/Roe 240 on hre, in Tinsley, c1973 674 in the bus station, early 1974 655 in the city centre, early 1974 Edinburh's NSF717 on loan to Sheffield, city centre, early 1974 Leyland Leopard 11 at the bus station, early 1974 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 303 at the bus station, early 1974 Leyland Atlantean/East Lancs 309 at the bus station, early 1974 Preserved 754 again, in Gomersal, Yorkshire Various buses in the city centre, including a hired in Huddersfield PD3, in 1974 Preserved AEC REgent V 874 at Sandtoft in 2003

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]]> Thu Jul 5 2007 Isle of Wight Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1312230.html Trading as Wightbus, the County Council runs several services to the more rural areas of the Island. Monday 25 June 2007: Trading as Wightbus, the County Council runs several services to the more rural areas of the Island.

Dennis Dart HW54DBZ in Ryde, 22nd June 2007 On the Rail-Link service, Dennis Dart HW54DCE passes through Old Shanklin Village, 23rd June 2007 Mercedes minibus KF02ZWM in Newport, 23rd June 2007 Dennis Dart/UVG P142TDL in Newport, 1999

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]]> Mon Jun 25 2007 Wigan Corporation http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1297220.html I just caught the dying days of this concern, back in 1974. Some of the buses had already been painted in orange & white, ready for the takeover by the PTE. Thursday 7 June 2007: I just caught the dying days of this concern, back in 1974. Some of the buses had already been painted in orange & white, ready for the takeover by the PTE.

Preserved Leyland saloon 81 in Halifax, 1997 Leyland Atlantean 159 in the town centre, 1974 Leyland Leopartd/NCME 1 in the depot, 1974 Leylands 136 & 36 outside the depot in 1974 The preserved AEC Matador in Boyle St Museum, Manchester, 1982 Preserved Leyland saloon 81 on the old Winchester by-pass Leyland PD3 57 in the depot, 1974

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]]> Thu Jun 7 2007 Burton Corporation/East Staffs District Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1267945.html Unusually, this concern sold out to an independent, Stevensons, though Arriva now run services in Burton. Monday 30 April 2007: Unusually, this concern sold out to an independent, Stevensons, though Arriva now run services in Burton.

Advert liveried Daimler Fleetline/Willowbrook NFA20M in the town centre Leyland/Massey 8 in the depot Daimler/Massey 100 in Burton town centre Ex Portsmouth Leyland Atlantean no 1 in town Plaxton coach PJH453H in the depot, 1982 Daimler Fleetline/Willowbrook 13, i 1977 Silver Jubilee livery, at the depot, 1978 Daimler Fleetline/Willowbrook 10 in the town, 1982 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 24 in the town centre, 1982 Guy/Massey 15 in the town centre Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 22 in the town, 1978 Daimler/Massey 98 at the bus station, 1977 Ex Bournemouth Leyland 2 in the town, 1972 Guy saloon 63 at the depot Guy/Massey 76 in the town centre Daimler Fleetline 108 in Burton town centre Daimler/Massey 101 in the town centre, on a foul day Ex Bournemouth 120 at the depot, 1977 Ex Portsmouth Atlantean 2 in the town centre, 1977

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]]> Mon Apr 30 2007 West Midlands PTE http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1260006.html Formed when Birmingham Corporation's buses were combined with those of Walsall, Wolverhampton & West Bromwich. Coventry followed in 1974. Part of the Midland Red empire was also purchased. The undertaking is now in the hands of National Express. Nearly 50 pictures added 4th November - captions to follow ASAP. Thursday 19 April 2007: Formed when Birmingham Corporation's buses were combined with those of Walsall, Wolverhampton & West Bromwich. Coventry followed in 1974. Part of the Midland Red empire was also purchased. The undertaking is now in the hands of National Express. Nearly 50 pictures added 4th November - captions to follow ASAP.

Daimler 61L in Walsal Ex Midland Red Leyland Leopard 5273 in Birmingham Bristol VR 4401 in Wolverhampton Ex West Bromwich 251H in Walsall, 1976 Daimler Fleetline 50L in Walsall Guy Arab 38N in Wolverhampton Daimler Fleetline 49L in Wolverhampton Daimler Fleetline/ECW 33Y in Coventry Ex Midland Red BMMO D9 5352 in Birmingham, 1976 Ex West Bromwich 258H in Walsall, 1976 Central Coaches (WMPTE's coaching arm) DAF/Plaxton G776HOV at Victoria, London, 1993 Ex Midland Red Daimler Fleetline 6212 in Birmingham Bristol VR/MCW 4347 at Cannock Daimler Fleetline 6029 at Coventry Single deck Daimler Fleetline 3466 in Birmingham, 1980 Guy Arab 43N at Wolverhampton depot BMMO saloon 5982 in Stourbridge Bristol VR/MCW 4671 at Cannock, 1979 Open top Daimler Fleetline 3867 at the 1979 Bristol Bus Rally MCW Metrobus 6833 at the 1978 Bristol Bus Rally Mk II MCW Metrobus 2947 when new, Lichfield, 1987 Ex Midland Red Daimler Fleetline 6283 in Birmingham Guy Arab 165N in Wolverhampton Ex Midland Red Leyland Leopard 5175 in Birmingham Ex London Daimler Fleetline 5501 on display at Brockwell Park, London, during the 1979 London Bus Rally Still in Coventry livery, Daimler 234Y in Coventry depot, April 1974 Volvo Ailsa/Alexander 4528 in Birmingham, 1976 Daimler Fleetline/Willowbrook 374Y in Coventry, 1976 Leyland National 2 no 7049 in Birmingham, 1980 Leyland National 4480 in Stourbridge

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]]> Thu Apr 19 2007 Swindon Corporation/Thamesdown Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1239567.html Swindon mysteriously became Thamesdown in 1974, even though the Thames is miles away! The council still runs buses today. Sunday 25 March 2007: Swindon mysteriously became Thamesdown in 1974, even though the Thames is miles away! The council still runs buses today.

Daimler CVG6/NCME 145 in Swindon town centre Dodge S56 404 at the bus station A night view of Daimler Fleetline 161 in the town centre Daimler Fleetline/NCME 151 at the depot in 1982 Daimler 121 in the depot in 1978 Ex Portsmouth Dennis/Wadham Stringer 5 in the town centre, 1993 Preserved Daimler 145 at Sandtoft in 1994 112 & 128 in the depot yard, 1977 Daimler 122 in the town centre AEC Reliance 139 in the depot yard, 1978 Daimler CVG6/NCME 146 at the depot, 1978 Dennis saloon 16 in the bus station, 1994 Daimler Fleetline/ECW 172 in Silver Jubilee livery, at the depot, 1977 Daimler Fleetline/ECW 190 at the depot Dennis Dart 203 in the town centre, January 2006 Dennis/Duple Dominant 26 leaves the bus station, 1997 Duple Dominant coach 311, ex LCBS, at the depot, 1987 Bristol LH/ECW 44 at the depot, 1985 Dennis/E Lancs 73 in Swindon, January 2006 ECW bodied Daimler Fleetline 75 in the 75th Anniversary livery, Bristol Bus Rally, 1979 Rare Dennis Dominator/Marshall saloon 1 at the 1980 Bristol Bus Rally Dennis Dominator 52 in the bus station, 1983 Daimler Fleetline/ECW 204 at the depot, 1982 Daimler Fleetline/NCME 152 in the town centre Dennis Dart 152 passes the bus station, 1997 Bristol RE/ECW 166 in the depot, 1982 Open top Daimler 120 in the depot, 1982 Leyland Leopard 141 at the depot, 1982 Daimler Fleetline 158 in the town, 1982 A127EPA leaves the bus station, 1991 Ex London DMS type Daimler Fleetline 128 in Swindon, 1990 Leyland Leopard 142 in the town centre Leyland Leopard 143 at the depot Dennis Dominator 52 in the town centre, 1982 Daimler Fleetline/ECW 200 at the depot Ex Bournemouth, no 268, alongside the bus station, 2004 Daimler Fleetline 164 in the depot Low floor Dennis Dart WV02NNB in Swindon town centre, 2002 DCZ2318 under that multi-storey car park next to the bus station, 2002 Dodge S56 404 in Swindon, 1990 MAN/Marshall 90 in Swindon town centre, 1997 Dennis Dominator 236, ex Derby, in Swindon town centre, 1987 Dennis Dominator 233 in Swindon town centre, 1987 Dennis Dominator 66 in Swindon bus station, 1990

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]]> Sun Mar 25 2007 Dundee Corporation/Tayside Regional Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1229797.html The green Corporation livery gave way to the blues of Tayside Regional Transport, which have now gone as National Express has taken over. Monday 12 March 2007: The green Corporation livery gave way to the blues of Tayside Regional Transport, which have now gone as National Express has taken over.

Alexander R type 94 in the city centre, 1990 Rebodied 234 in the city centre, 1981 Named MCW Metrobus 278 in the city centre, 1980 Volvo Ailsa/Alexander 239 in the city centre, 1980 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 306 in the city, 1981 AEC Regent 137 at the depot, September 1974 Duple Dominant coach 313 at the depot yard An ancient Daimler tower wagon in the city's streets in 1976 Daimler & Leyland 'deckers in the depot yard, 1976 AEC Swift 66 in the city Duple coach 314, named Glen Devon, in Edinburgh, 1990 Five Daimlers in the depot yard, 1976 Bristol VR/Alexander 209 in Dundee city centre Volvo Ailsa/NCME 55at the depot, 1986 Preserved Daimler 127 at the depot, 1990 Volvo Ailsa 107 in Dundee city centre AEC Reliance 25 in the city centre Little Seddon XVU324M on service in the city centre, 1980 Daimlers 252 & 89 in the depot yard, 1976 Optare Metrorider 208 in Dundee, 1996 Daimler Fleetline 49 in the city centre, 1980 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 279 in Dundee, early 1980

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]]> Mon Mar 12 2007 Great Yarmouth Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1220049.html The blue buses of this small undertaking were sold to First Eastern Counties. Tuesday 27 February 2007: The blue buses of this small undertaking were sold to First Eastern Counties.

Leyland Atlantean DEX703 near the depot Three vehicles in the depot Daimler Freeline 19 in the depot yard, 1977 Daimler Fleetline 53 in the town Dennis Dart/East Lancs 63 at the depot, 1996 AEC Swift/ECW 91 at the depot, 1982 Withdrawn AEC Regent V/Nassey CEX45 for sale/scrap at Royston, Barnsley, c1973 AEC Swift 69 in the depot, 1982 MCW Metrorider 44 at Vauxhall station, 1988 Rare Leyland Atlantean single decker 42 at the depot, 78 Volvo/E Lancs E41OAH in Goreleston, 1990 AEC Swift 62 in the town centre, 1976 Dennis Dart/Carlyle G458KNG in the bus station, 1990 AEC Swift/ECW 81 in the town centre, 1976 Bristol VR/ECW 38 near the depot, 1982 Daimler/Roe 'decker FEX110 in what must be the worst 1977 Silver Jubilee livery! At the depot, 1978 Bristol VR/ECW 35 on the edge of the town centre Mercedes minibus 53 in Gorleston, 1990 Daimler Fleetline 6 in the depot, 1982 Preserved Leyland 66 at Duxford in 1997

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]]> Tue Feb 27 2007 Pontypridd UDC/Taff-Ely District Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1218222.html A small fleet of interesting buses was kept in this South Wales town. The council sold the operation to National Welsh. Sunday 25 February 2007: A small fleet of interesting buses was kept in this South Wales town. The council sold the operation to National Welsh.

AEC Reliance 11 at the depot in Treforest, 1978 AEC Reliance/Longwell Green 89 at the depot in 1978 Dodge S56 39 in the town centre, 1987 Metro-Scania 12 in Pontypridd Guy Arab/Roe 30 at the depot in Treforest AEC Reliance/Roe 84 in Pontypridd, 1975 Leyland/ E Lancs 36 at the depot, 1984 Ex Southampton Leyland Atlantean 81 at the depot, 1984 AEC Regent V 99 at the depot, 1982 Metro-Scania 12 at the depot, 1977 AEC Reliances 9 & 10 at the depot Guy Arab/Roe 31 in Pontypridd

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]]> Sun Feb 25 2007 Merthyr Tydfil http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1215023.html At the head of one of the South Wales Valleys, this was quite a sizeable undertaking, but it all ended rather sadly. Wednesday 21 February 2007: At the head of one of the South Wales Valleys, this was quite a sizeable undertaking, but it all ended rather sadly.

Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant bus 227 in Cardiff, 1985 Leyland National 214 at the bus station, 1980 Dennis/Wadham Stringer 236 at the bus station, 1987 Dennis Dominator/Marshall 215 at the bus station in 1980 East Lancs bodied Leopards 159 & 154 in two livery versions at the bus station in 1977 Leyland/East Lancs 104 at the bus station, November 1974 Leyland/East Lancs 116 at the bus station Leyland/East Lancs 144 at the bus station Metro-Scania KHB186L at the bus station Leyland PD3 rear-loader CHB115 in the depot yard Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 137 at the depot in 1980 Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 202 at the depot in 1984 Lryland Lynx 107 at the bus station, 1987 Leyland National 2 no 224 at the bus station, 1984 Leyland Leopard/ E Lancs 179 & Bristol RE/ECW 190 at the bus station, 1980 Leyland Tiger/Jonckheere A527BNT at Chester City Transport's depot, 1987 Leyland 964DTJ, then the oldest bus in the fleet, at the depot, 1978 Leyland National WWO639T in the bus station, 1980 Leyland Leopard/Duple 227 in the depot, 1982 Leyland National NHB892M in the bus station

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]]> Wed Feb 21 2007 Aberdare UDC/Cynon Valley http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1210670.html A small council undertaking at the end of a South Wales valley, which sold out to Red & White (now Stagecoach). Friday 16 February 2007: A small council undertaking at the end of a South Wales valley, which sold out to Red & White (now Stagecoach).

AEC Reliance 24 at the depot in 1975 Bristol RE/ECW 42 at the depot in 1984 AEC Reliance/Strachans 26 at the depot in 1977 Leyland National 27 outside the depot Leyland National 22 in Aberdare town centre Dodge S56 3 in Leyland Lynx 54 in Aberdare, 1991 AEC Swift 8 at the depot, 1980 Leyland trainer bus 57 at the depot Leland National 31 in Aberdare, 1987 AEC Reliance 10 at the depot AEC Reliance 29 at the depot Bristol RE/ECW 43 at the depot

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]]> Fri Feb 16 2007 Lincoln City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1208528.html Only a small fleet was maintained. It was sold to neighbouring Road Car, now itself taken over by Stagecoach. Tuesday 13 February 2007: Only a small fleet was maintained. It was sold to neighbouring Road Car, now itself taken over by Stagecoach.

Leyland Atlantean/Roe 96 in the railway yard, 1980 Leyland Panther/Roe 55 in the city in 1977 Bristol VR 30 in the last livery leaving the new bus station, 1986 Ex London Daimler Fleetline 85 in the city centre, 1988 Bristol VR/ECW 91 in the city centre, 1986 Guy utility no 14 in the city centre Leyland PD3/Roe 9 in the railway yard Leyland PD2/Roe 88 at the depot AEC Bridgemaster 93 in the railway yard Bristol VR/E Lancs 38 in the bus station, 1982 Leyland PD3/Roe 8 at Central station Leyland Atlantean/Roe 97 on High St. Bristol VR/ECW 28 & Leyland Panther/Roe 41 in the depot yard Leyland Atlantean 7 parked on railway land in the city Ex LCBS AEC Reliance/Plaxton 52 in Keighley, 1987 Leyland PD2/Roe 91 parked in the railway yard Leyland no 19 in the city centre Leyland PD2/Roe 90 in the city, c1972 Various vehicles parked up in railway yard Leyland Royal Tiger/Roe Doyen 55 in Blackpool, 1987 Plaxton coach YSV563 in Sheffield, 1986 Iveco 49.10 minibus D751GBP in Doncaster, 1988 Leyland Lropard/Plaxton 56 on display in Halifax, 1992 Ex SYT Dodge S56 D116OWG in the city centre, 1992 Leyland Olympian/East Lancs C47KBE in the depot, 1986 AEC Bridgemaster 94 in the railway yard Bristol VR/ECW 24 in the city Preserved 23 at Sandtoft in July 1994 LCT operated its own taxis for a while. Here's D582CRW at the bus station, 1986 Ex Merseyside no 96 at the bus station, 1988

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]]> Tue Feb 13 2007 Halton Transport (formerly Widnes Corporation) http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1206973.html The red and white buses of this operator still serve the Cheshire town of Widnes and thereabouts. Sunday 11 February 2007: The red and white buses of this operator still serve the Cheshire town of Widnes and thereabouts.

Dennis Dart SLF/Marshall 9 in Liverpool, 2003 Leyland National 19 in Widnes town centre, 1982 All Leyland PD2 12 at the depot in 1975 Leyland PD2/E Lancs 42 at the depot in 1975 Bristol RE/E Lancs 53 in Widnes town centre, 1982 Leyland Lynx 45 in Widnes town centre New East Lancs saloon 35 in Liverpool, 2003 Leyland Lynx 2 no 50 in Liverpool, 1993 Leyland PD2/E Lancs 42 inside the depot Dennis Dart/Marshall 65 in Widnes, 1995 Leyland National 2 no 25 in Widnes, 1982 Leyland National 38 in Widnes Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 49 in Widnes, 1978 Bristol RE/E Lancs 53 in the town centre Ex Southern Vectis Leyland National 2 in St Helens, 1994

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]]> Sun Feb 11 2007 Leeds City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1206802.html Absorbed into West Yorkshire PTE in 1974, just after I paid a visit, thankfully. Thanks to Terry M for a few corrections. Sunday 11 February 2007: Absorbed into West Yorkshire PTE in 1974, just after I paid a visit, thankfully. Thanks to Terry M for a few corrections.

AEC Swift/Roe 1253 at Pudsey Preserved 331 at the Piece Hall in Halifax, 1996 Preserved Daimler Fleetline/Roe 131 at Bradford in November 1989 A fine pair of preserved AEC Regents at Sandtoft in 1988 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 160 at the Central Bus Station, 1973 Leytland/MCW 315 in Leeds city centre, 1973 Leyland/Roe 5272NW at Bramley depot, 1974 Daimler/Roe 582FUM in Leeds city centre, 1973 AEC Regent V 913 in the city centre, 1973 AEC Regent V/Roe 980 in the bus station, 1973 Trainer bus UUA214 passing the bus station, 1973 Preserved AEC Regent ANW682 in Halifax, 1999 Preserved Daimler/Roe 514 at Doncaster Racecourse, 1982 Preserved Leyland Tiger 28 at Rotherham Rally, 1982 Preserved AEC Regent V 916 at Doncaster Rovers' Ground, 1988 Preserved AEC Reliance/Roe coach ANW710C in Woburn Park, 1997 Preserved AEC Regent V/Roe 952 in Halifax, 1993

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]]> Sun Feb 11 2007 Huddersfield Corporation/Joint Omnibus Company http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1204500.html Like other municipals in the area, British Railways had some ownership in this undertaking. Huddersfield's buses were absorbed into West Yorkshire PTE in 1974, but not before I managed a few photos. Thursday 8 February 2007: Like other municipals in the area, British Railways had some ownership in this undertaking. Huddersfield's buses were absorbed into West Yorkshire PTE in 1974, but not before I managed a few photos.

243 again, now preserved, at Halifax in 1992 Preserved AEC tower wagon at Ludlam St Museum, Bradford, 1986 Preserved AEC Regent III 234 at Sandtoft, c1973 Preserved Utility Daimler 217 at Sandtoft, c1973 Daimler front loader 114 in the town centre, 1973 AEC Regent III 243 in the depot, 1973 Preserved Daimler Fleetline 473 at Sandtoft in 1988 AEC Reliance/Roe 23 in Huddersfield, 1973 Leyland Leopard 26 in the bus station, 1973 AEC/Roe 27 in the town centre, 1974 Daimler Fleetline 504 in the town, c1973 Daimler 414 in the town centre, c1973

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]]> Thu Feb 8 2007 Manchester Municipals http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1202856.html I've very few pictures of the municipals of the Manchester area, mainly preserved vehicles, so I'll lump them all together. They will include Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, SHMD, Ashton, Oldham, etc. Tuesday 6 February 2007: I've very few pictures of the municipals of the Manchester area, mainly preserved vehicles, so I'll lump them all together. They will include Manchester, Stockport, Salford, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, SHMD, Ashton, Oldham, etc.

Preserved Manchester CT Leyland Royal Tiger 25 visiting Sandtoft in 2000 Preserved Bolton Atlantean/E Lancs 232 in Bolton Preserved Leigh Corporation AEC Renown 15 at Manchester Victoria station, 1998 Preserved Manchester Corporation Leyland Panther Cub 74 at Boyle St Museum, Manchester, 2005 Preserved Bury CT AEC Regent III 177 at the Black Country Museum, Dudley, 1988 Preserved Ashton-under Lyne CT Leyland PD2/Roe 30 at Sandtoft in 1982 Preserved Bolton Daimler/E Lancs 150, seen at Sandtoft in 1982 Preserved Oldham Corporation Leyland Titan 246 in St Helens Transport Museum, 1994 Preserved Salford CT Leyland 254 in Heaton Park, Manchester, 1986 Superb Salford CT AEC 235 in Boyle St Museum, Manchester, 1982 Manchester CT Leyland PD2/Crossley 3166, preserved, in Halifax, 1993 Preserved Oldham CT Leyland 304 in Manchester, 1998 Beautifully restored Manchester Corporation Leyland 28 in Boyle St Museum, 1991 SHMD Daimler/NCME 76, preserved, seen at Halifax, 1994 Bury CT Leyland 201 at Ealand, near Crowle, 1995 Bolton 232 is seen again - Sandtoft 1980 Preserved Bolton CT Crossley 8 at Sandtoft, 2003 Preserved Oldham Corporation Leyland Titan PD2/Roe 246 in Doncaster, 1978 Preserved SHMD AEC Matador in Boyle St Museum, Manchester, 1982 Manchester Leyland/Crossley 3245, on display outside Boyle Street Museum, 2003 SHMD Daimler/NCME 76, preserved, seen at Sandtoft, 1979 Preserved Bury CT AEC Regent III 177 in Finningley, Yorkshire Preserved Manchester Corporation Daimler 4632 in Manchester, 1991 Manchester CT Leyland PD2/Crossley 3166, preserved, in Halifax Stockport 40 & Ashton 39, both preserved & seen at Sandtoft in 1982 Preserved Rochdale Corporation AEC Regent V TDK322 in Bristol, 1982 Manchester CT Mancunian 1001 at Showbus, Woburn Abbey, October 1992 SHMD preserved Daimler 76 arrives at Heaton Park in 1994

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]]> Tue Feb 6 2007 Ipswich Buses http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1198844.html A smart fleet of green painted buses is maintained. Thursday 1 February 2007: A smart fleet of green painted buses is maintained.

Dennis/E Lancs saloon 143 at the Cattle Market bus station, 1991 AEC Regent V 54 at Electric House, 1978 Leyland Atlantean 21 in AEC Regent V 60 at Tower Ramparts (Electric House), 1976 Preserved AEC Regent III CDX514 at Sandtoft, c1974 Preserved AEC Regent III ADX2 at Sandtoft, c1974 Optare Spectra 55 in the town centre, 2004 Optare Spectra 50 near Tower Ramparts, 1999 AEC Regents 30, 40 & 32 in the town centre, 1973 AEC Swift 92 in the town centre, c1973 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 82 in Brighton, 1986 In a special livery, 'decker no 100 in the town centre, 2004 Bedford/Duple Dominant bus 164 at the Cattle Market bus station, 1989 Dennis/E Lancs 134 in the town centre, 1999 MCW Metrorider 220 at Tower Ramparts, 1989 Optare Excel 187 in Park & Ride livery, passing Tower Ramparts, 1999 Ex West Yorkshire PTE Leyland Atlantean/Roe 41 at Tower Ramparts bus station, 1983 Ex Leicester Bristol RE/ECW 121 at Tower Ramparts, 1982 Dennis/E Lancs saloon at Bildeston in 1991 Optare Solo 238 at the railway station, 8th May 2007 Scania Omnicity 75 near the station, 8th May 2007 Dennis Dart SLF/E Lancs 130 in the town centre, 8th May 2007 Scania Omnicity 74 in the town centre, 8th May 2007 E Lancs 'decker 56 in the town centre, 8th May 2007 Optare Excel 194 in the town, 8th May 2007 Dennis 162 in the town centre, 8th May 2007 Optare Solo 243 in the town centre, 8th May 2007 MAN/E Lancs demonstrator CU56AVP on loan to Ipswich Buses, seen in the town centre, 8th May 2007 Leyland Olympian 42 at Tower Ramparts, 8th May 2007 Leyland Olympian 9 at Tower Ramparts, 8th May 2007 E Lancs 'decker 60 at Tower Ramparts, 8th May 2007 Optare Spectra 53 at Tower Ramparts, 8th May 2007 Optare Spectra 51 at Tower Ramparts, 8th May 2007 E Lancs 'decker 58 at Tower Ramparts, 8th May 2007 AEC Reliance 73 at Tower Ramparts AEC Regal IV 7 at Electric House, c1974 AEC Regent V 37 at the railway station, 1973 Dodge S56/E Lancs 200 at Tower Ramparts, 1986 Leyland B21 no 114 in the town, 1985 Bova Coach 330 at the depot, 1989 AEC Regent V 63 in thge town centre, c1973 AEC Regent III 24 in the town centre, c1973 Preserved AEC Regent V 63 in Wennington, Peterborough Leyland Atlantean 75 at Electric House Dennis/E Lancs saloon 101 passes through Finningley, en route for Sandtoft 161 in

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]]> Thu Feb 1 2007 Accrington Corporation/Hyndburn Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1197296.html The dark blue and red buses of this Lancashire concern were sold to Stagecoach. Tuesday 30 January 2007: The dark blue and red buses of this Lancashire concern were sold to Stagecoach.

Leyland PD3 159 in Accrington bus station, 1977 Bristol RE/E Lancs 40, in Silver Jubilee colours, Accrington bus station, 1977 Leyland Atlantean 175 in the bus station, 1982 Leyland Tiger Cub 22 in the bus station Duple Dominant coach 60 in Leeds, 1989 Leyland Leopard/Duple 54 in Birkenhead, 1989 Seddon RU/E Lancs 34 at Accrington bus station, 1980 Rare East Lancs bodied coach 38 in Accrington, 1982 Freight Rover Sherpa 21 at Accrington bus station, 1988 Rossendale all Leyland PD2 18 on hire to Hyndburn, c1974 Leyland PD2 154 in Accrington bus station Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 139 in Bolton Duple Dominant coach MNK422V in Bolton bus station Leyland Atlantean 182 in Accrington town centre, 1982 Ex Ribble Leyland Atlantean 214 in Accrington town centre A twilight view of Leyland PD3 169 in Accrington bus station Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 195 in the depot Leyland Atlantean 193 in the bus station, Accrington Leyland Atlantean 185 in the bus station, Accrington Iveco minibus 19 in Accrington, 1997 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 211 in Accrington Ford Transit 8 in Accrington, 1990 Leyland Swift 39 in Accrington MCW Metrorider 29 in Blackburn, 1988 Dennis/E Lancs saloon 51 in Accrington bus station, 1987 Bristol RE/E ancs 27 in Accrington town centre, 1982 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 195 in the town centre, 1982 Iveco 49.10 no 34 in Blackburn, 1990 Second hand Leyland Olympian 126 in Rawtenstall, 1995 Leyland Atlantean 204 in Accrington, 1990

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]]> Tue Jan 30 2007 Blackburn Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1194823.html Last of the East Lancs municipals. Darwen Corporation was taken over & is included. Saturday 27 January 2007: Last of the East Lancs municipals. Darwen Corporation was taken over & is included.

Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 84 in Blackburn, 1979 Bristol RE/E Lancs 173 in Darwen Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 81 in Blackburn bus station Wright saloon 207 in Blackburn town centre, 2002 Ex LCBS Leyland Olympian 29 in Blackburn bus station, 2004 Dennis Trident/E Lancs 3 in Blackburn, 2004 A Guy tower wagon inside Darwen depot, 1980 Leyland PD2 31 in Blackburn bus station Ex London Coutry Leyland Tiger/ECW 314 paying a visit to Sandtoft in 1988 Leyland Tiger/Duple Caribbean 316 in Hebden Bridge, Yorks, in the late 1980s Leyland Tiger Cub/E Lancs 157 at the bus station, 1980 Rebuilt ex London Country Leyland Tiger/ECW 416 in Manchester, 1992 Guy/Crossley 129 in the bus station, June 1968 Leyland Leopard/East Lancs 145 at the bus station, 1977 MCW Metrorider 615 at the bus station, 1988 Leyland PD1 108 in the bus station, June 1968 Leyland National Greenway 429 at the bus station, mostly in advert livery, 2004 MCW Metrorider 624 high above the town, passing the Quarrymans pub, 1990 Dennis Dart/Plaxton 653 in the town centre, 2000 Ex Leicester Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach no 205 in Bury, 1987 Second hand Leyland Olympian G289UMJ in the town centre, 2006 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 140 in Darwen depot, 1979 Leyland/E Lancs 26 in Accrington Leyland Atlantean 1977, given that number to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Blackburn bus station, 1977 Optare Metrorider 628 at the railway station, 1995 Ex Ribble Bristol RE/ECW 401 in the town centre, 1988 Leyland Leopard/Alexander Y 413 in the bus station, 1988 Rare Seddon/East Lancs 67 in Blackburn bus station Unusual Leyland PD2/Crossley 123 in Blackburn Volvo B10M/E Lancs 201 in Manchester, 1992 Leyland Tiger/Plaxton 317 in Manchester, 1987 Preserved Guy/Crossley 133 in Heaton Park, Manchester, 1985 Ex Darwen Leyland PD3 127, still in red, seen in Blackburn Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 54 in Blackburn bus station Leyland Tiger Cub/E Lancs 141 in the town centre Leyland PD2 33 in Blackburn bus station East Lancs saloon 14 at the bus station Coachlines 319 in Kings Lynn, 1994 MCW Metrorider 622 at Blackburn bus station, 1990 Ex Darwen Leylands 54, 58 & 56 in Darwen depot, 1980 Leyland Atlantean 107 at Blackburn bus station A pair of Darwen Corporation Leyland PD2s in the depot, 1st June 1966 Wright saloon V210EBV in Blackburn, 2000 Leyland Atlantean 24 at the bus station, 1982 Leyland National Greenway 424 in Accrington, 1994 Ex Leicester Bristol RE 150 in Darwen depot, 1980 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 295 in Blackburn Leyland Atlantean 69 at Blackburn bus station, 1980 Ex London Leyland Olympian/NCME 24 at Blackburn bus station, 2004 Volvo B6/E ancs M636RCW in Blackburn town centre, 1995

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]]> Sat Jan 27 2007 Grimsby-Cleethorpes Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1192793.html Grimsby Corporation's buses were combined with those of Cleethorpes UDC in the 1950s and stayed together until being sold to Stagecoach. Tuesday 23 January 2007: Grimsby Corporation's buses were combined with those of Cleethorpes UDC in the 1950s and stayed together until being sold to Stagecoach.

AEC Regal 67 at the depot AEC Reliance/Willowbrook 31 in Grimsby, outside the depot AEC Regent/Roe 97 in Cleethorpes Dennis/Wadham-Stringer 33 on display in Huddersfield, 1983 AEC Reliances 21 & 18 at the depot, in Grimsby, 1977 AEC Regent 43 in Cleethorpes Daimler/Roe 110 in Cleethorpes Guy Arab JV9371 in Cleethorpes AEC Reliance/Willowbrook WEE236 in Grimsby, outside the depot AEC Swift/Roe 42 in Grimsby, 1977 Daimler Fleetline/Willowbrook 72 at Cleethorpes Bathing Pool, 1980 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 128 in the latest livery, Cleethorpes, 1988 Dennis Lance/East Lancs 2 in Cleethorpes, 1993 AEC Regent III 37 leaving the depot in Grimsby, 20th August 1962 Leyland Olympian 72 in Cleethorpes, 1985 Utility Guy JV8730 on driver training duties, in Grimsby AEC Swift/Roe 41 in Cleethorpes Daimler Fleetline/Roe 113 outside the depot in Grimsby AEC 44 in Cleethorpes Utility Guy 71 in Grimsby, 20th August 1962 Ex London DMS type Fleetline 19 in Grimsby Corpn. livery, Cleethorpes, 1985 AEC Swift/E Lancs 49 in Grimsby, 1980 Ex London DMS type Daimler Fleetline 13, in Cleethopes UDC colours, Sandtoft, 1982 Dennis Dominator 76 at the depot, Grimsby, 1989 Ex Crosville Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook 22 in Grimsby, 1988 AEC Reliance 5 at the depot Daimler Fleetline 86 in Grimsby AEC Reliance/Willowbrook 23 in Grimsby Fleetline 105 & AEC Regent V 63 in the depot AEC Regent 45 in Grimsby One of the Willowbrook bodied Daimler Fleetlines in the depot Daimler GBE525 in Cleethorpes Daimler Fleetline/Roe 81 in Cleethorpes Single deck Fleetline 2 in Cleethorpes, 1982 Dennis Dominator 84 at Cleethorpes, 1991 Leyland Tiger/Alexander 27 in Grimsby, 1990 MCW Metrorider 58 in Grimsby, 1988 AEC Swift 39 i Grimsby Leyland Fleetline 68 in Cleethorpes, 1980 Remaulkt minibus 40 in Grimsby, 1988 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 82 at Cleethorpes, 1980 Ex Nottingham AEC Swift no 25 in Grimsby, 1980 Daimler Fleetline 122 in Cleethorpes, 1982 Single deck Daimler Fleetline 35 at the depot, 197

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]]> Tue Jan 23 2007 Southampton City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1190297.html Back in the 1970s, this fleet was quite varied, but Southampton later became Atlantean City. The latter days saw some different buses, until Firstbus took over. Sunday 21 January 2007: Back in the 1970s, this fleet was quite varied, but Southampton later became Atlantean City. The latter days saw some different buses, until Firstbus took over.

AEC Regent C 314 in the city Seddon no 14 at Portswood depot in 1977 AEC Swift 6 inside Portswood depot AEC Regent V 379 in the city centre, 1976 Ex London AEC Routemaster 408 in the city centre, 1987 AEC Swift 2 at Portswood depot, 1977 Dennis Dart/Wadham Stringer 307 in the city centre, 199 Leyland PD2 304 in the city centre, c1973 AEC Regent V 315 in the city AEC Regent C 394 in the city in 1973 Preserved open-top Guy Arab 64 at Netley Park, August 1989 Preserved Guy Arab 71 in Netley Park, July 1989 In centenary livery, AEC Regent V 100 at Brockwell Park, London, 1979 In the short time that the Portsmouth undertaking came into Southampton Citybus's hands, Atlantean/Alexander 321 is seen at The Hard in Portsmouth, 1989 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 296 in the city centre, 1989 Leyland Atlantean 233 in the city centre, 1991 Red Ensign liveried Leyland Olympian/E Lancs coach 504 in the city centre, 1992 Dennis Dart/Plaxton 320 in the city, 1995 Iveco 49.10 minibus D50ERV north of the city in 1987 Seddon RU 13 at the depot, 1977 Preserved Guy Arab 71 at the 1980 Bristol Bus Rally Open top Atlantean 900 near the city centre, 1986 AEC Routemaster 407 in the city centre, 1987 Ex Portsmouth Leyland National 2 no 142 in Portsmouth, 1991 Rebodied Leyland Atlantean 351 at Central Station, 1992 Ex Portsmouth Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 509 in use as a mobile office in Southampton city centre, 1991 Leyland Atlantean 214 in the city centre, 1986 Gas powered Dennis Dart 305 in the city centre, 1995 Open top Guy Arab FTR511 at Epsom Downs, Derby Day, 1976, not long after the Saints won the FA Cup! AEC Regent Vs 369 & 312 in the city centre Open top Guy Arabs FTR511 & FTR514 overwintering in Portswood depot Ex Portsmouth Dennis/Wadham Stringer 57 in Southampton, 1990 Leyland Olympian/E Lancs 286 in the city, 1989 In all white, Volvo Olympian/NCME 294 in the city, 1997 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 281 in the city centre, 1987 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 272 in the city centre, 1986 Leyland Lynx 112 in the city centre, 1991 Leyland Lynx 102, in all white, city centre, 1989 Leyland Atlanteans 101 & 204 at Portswood depot, 1982 Duple Dominant coach 60 in Portsmouth AEC Swift/E Lancs 7 at Portswood depot In 1977 Silver Jubilee livery, open top Guy 64 at the 1978 London Bus Rally, Herne Hill AEC Regent V 351 in the city centre Preserved Seddon 15 at Netley Park, August 1989 The Welfare Service's Guy saloon 903 at Portswood depot Another view of preserved Guy Arab 71 at the Bristol Bus Rally

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]]> Sun Jan 21 2007 Llandudno UDC/Aberconwy District Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1189195.html Once the largest municipal operator in North Wales! The main route was up the Great Orme. Saturday 20 January 2007: Once the largest municipal operator in North Wales! The main route was up the Great Orme.

Bedford SB KCC782P at St Tudnos Church, 1978 Rare Dennis Pax FJC737F in Llandudno, 1977 Guy Otter CCC596 at Llandudno 1978 Little Bedford/Duple YHP760J in Llandudno Most of the fleet is seen on a Sunday in Llandudno town centre, 1975 Guys JC9736 & JC8344 in Llandudno town centre, 1975 Guy Wolf AJC551 in Llandudno town centre, 1975 Preserved Guy Wolf JC5313 in Halifax Guy Otter CCC596 in the town centre Dennis Pax FJC736F at St Tudnos Church

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]]> Sat Jan 20 2007 Newport Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1188017.html I'm pleased to say that this smart fleet is still going strong today. Thursday 18 January 2007: I'm pleased to say that this smart fleet is still going strong today.

Scania 18 in Cardiff bus station, 1985 Ex Smiths Bedford/Duple Viceroy 109 at the bus station Scania/Wadham Stringer 14 at the bus station, 1983 Ex London Metro-Scania 103 at the bus station, 1980 Scania/Alexander 41 at the bus station, 1989 Scania Omnicity 46 in the bus station, 28th April 2006 Alexander saloon 95 at the bus station, 28th April 2006 Metro-Scania 118 in Cardiff bus station, 1980 Dennis TridentAlexander 36 in Cardiff, 15th August 2006 Bristol RE/ECW 108 in Newport bus station Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 64 at the Bristol Bus Rally Optare Metrorider 60 at the bus station, 1991 MCW Metrorider 38 at the bus station, 1989 Metro-Scania saloon 21 at the bus station, 1977 Scania/Alexander Strider 8 at the bus station, 1993 Ex Devon General Leyland VFJ999 in use as a trainer bus, at the depot Leyland Tiger/Plaxton B603DDW in Accrington, 1988 Scania Metropolitan 115 in Cardiff Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 84 at the bus station, 1980 MCW Metrobus 67 at the bus station, 1980 Ipswich Dodge 200 on loan, Newport bus station, 1987 Leyland Leopard/Duple 63 in Cardiff

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]]> Thu Jan 18 2007 West Yorkshire PTE/Yorkshire Rider http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1187393.html Formed by the merger of all the West Yorks municipals, the operations were sold to First a few years ago. Thursday 18 January 2007: Formed by the merger of all the West Yorks municipals, the operations were sold to First a few years ago.

2468 at Thornbury depot, Bradford Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 1529 in Sheffield, 1983 Plaxton coach 1505 at Sheffield Duple Dominant bus 1655 in Sheffield, 1987, in YR colours now Bingleys Plaxton coach SHD294P in Doncaster, on service, 1982 Metro-Scania 2502 at Halifax when new AEC Swift 1261 in Leeds NCME bodied 7083 in Leeds 5309 at Halifax in 1994 Daimler/E Lancs 2233, still in Bradford livery, Saltaire depot, 1976 8595 & 4048 at Huddersfield, 1979 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 8528 in Ripponden, 1989 Leyland Titan 3287 in Halifax, 1978 7006 in Todmorden livery, Todmorden, 1987 Leyland National type 2 VWU331X in United Services livery, South Elmsall, 1982 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 1545 in Halifax, 1991 7004 in Wakefield, 1987 Leyland National 2 no 1323 at Halifax depot, 1980 Daimler Fleetline 110 in Leeds bus station Leyland Fleetline/NCME 7003, lettered for the ex Bingley's (United Services) route, in Doncaster, 1986 Leyland Atlantean/Roe 454 in Bradford Interchange Alexander Strider 1029 in Halifax bus station Duple Dominant bus 1655 in Sheffield, 1983 AEC Swift 1031 in Leeds Metro-Scania 2690 in Dewsbury Ex Hanson AEC Reliance 4003 in Huddersfield, 1977 Daimler Fleetline 4127 in Huddersfield, 1980 Leyland Olympian 5049 in Leeds, 1984 Plaxton Panorama coach 51 in Leeds NCME bodied 7010 in Leeds bus station AEC Swift 1029 in Leeds Leyland Olympian 5509 in Halifax, 1990 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 64 in Halifax Three former Halifax buses at the bus station, just after the PTE take-over in 1974. They are 3059, 57 & 103. Optare StarRider E204PWY in Bradford, 1988 Ex Calderdale Plaxton coach 54 at Bradford Interchange, 1980 Leyland Leopard L1/Weymann 3037 at Halifax depot, 1980 Leyland Cub/Optare 1809 at Bradford Interchange, 1986 Former Bradford Leyland PD3 2251, still in blue, Bradford Interchange, 1977 In National Express livery, Plaxton Supreme 1542 at Wakefield in 1987 Optare City Pacer 2019 in Leeds, 1987 DAF SB220/Optare Delta 1251 at Pudsey bus station, 1990 Still in Leeds livery, Daimler Fleetline/Roe 109 in Leeds AEC Reliance 3260 at Halifax depot Specially painted into Huddersfield colours, Atlantean/Roe 6299 is seen at the Sandtoft Transport Centre Still in its Calderdale col,ours, Leyland PD2 trainer bus 356 in Halifax, c1975 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach JUM532V in Sheffield, 1982 Plaxton Paramount coach 1621 in Sheffield, 1989 In National Express livery, Yorkshire Rider Volvo B10M/Plaxton 1417 in Leicester, 1993

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]]> Thu Jan 18 2007 South Yorkshire PTE/Mainline (Part 1) http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1185714.html Formed by the combination of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster Corporations. Several independents were later taken over. In the 21st Century, Mainline was sold to Firstbus. Monday 15 January 2007: Formed by the combination of Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster Corporations. Several independents were later taken over. In the 21st Century, Mainline was sold to Firstbus.

1743 in Sheffield Leyland towing vehicle 3813WE in Sheffield The ex Sheffield AEC towing vehicle at Pond St bus station Ex Sheffield 743 still in original colours, at Sheffield Volvo Ailsa/Van Hool-McArdle 404 in Doncaster, at the North bus station Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 1797 in Doncaster livery on display, 1983 Former Rotherham Daimler CVG6/30 1142 at Doncaster's North bus station, 1977 603 on srvice in Sheffield Daimler Fleetline 1309, still in RCT colours, Rotherham Leyland PD3/Roe 1177 still in DCT colours, Town Moor Ave., Doncaster Lryland National 1 in original SYPTE livery, Sheffield Ex Doncaster Leyland Tiger Cub/Roe 1932 at Doncaster depot, 1978 Ex Blue Ensign Daimler Fleetline/Roe 1328 in Doncaster, 1980 Ex Felix AEC Reliance 1012 at Doncaster depot in 1978 Since preserved, Daimler/Roe 1206 in Doncaster, 1979 Volvo Ailsa 376 in the fog at Doncaster, 1988 Leyland National 2 no 1076 in Doncaster Volvo Ailsa 399 leaves Barnsley bus station Leyland Royal Tiger Cub/Roe 1036 at Halfway depot, 1979 Seddon RU 1068 in Doncaster, 1976 Ex Felix AEC Reliance 1013 in Doncaster, 1977 Leyland National 87 in Sheffield Daimler Fleetline 353, still in Sheffield colours, in Sheffield Leicester Leyland Atlantean 98 on loan to SYPTE in Sheffield, 1981 Unique Leyland Atlantean/Van Hool-McArdle 431 in Sheffield, 1978 Ex Doncaster Midi Seddon 1024 at the South bus station, Doncaster Ex demonstrator Leyland bendibus 2006 in Sheffield, 1981 Ex Doncaster Midi Seddon 1026 leaving the South bus station in Doncaster Ex Doncaster Daimler Fleetline 1110 at the North bus station, Doncaster Former Rotherham Daimler CVG6/30 1144 in Doncaster Bendibus 2002 at Sheffield in 1986 Bendibus 2006 in Sheffield, 1993 Mainline 781 in Sheffield, 1998 Rare saloon 802 in Doncaster, 1994 Still in Booth & Fisher livery, AEC Reliance/Plaxton 1005 in Sheffield, 1980 Ex Doncaster Midi Seddon 1025 at Christchurch, Doncaster, 1976 Leyland Tiger Cub 1033 in Doncaster depot, 1978, still in DCT colours Leyland Royal Tiger Cub/Roe 1049 at Doncaster depot, 1979 Seddon RU 1047 in Doncaster depot, 1974 Leyland National 2 no 1076 in Doncaster, 1980 Seddon RU/Roe 1077 in Doncaster, 1977 Daimler Fleetline 1112 leaves Doncaster's South bus station Ex Doncaster Leyland Atlantean 1827 & various vehicles on hire in Sheffield, 1980 Dennis Dominator 2101 passing the Mansion House in Doncaster, 1982 Leyland National Mark 2 no 23 specially painted in DCR colours, Doncaster Racecourse, 1982 Metro-Scania 501 in Doncaster, 1980 As delivered in green, Leyland National 1064 in Doncaster, 1979 Fleetline 1127, ex Clue Line, in Doncaster, 1980

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]]> Mon Jan 15 2007 Doncaster Corporation http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1185137.html Living in Doncaster during the days of the Corporation buses means that I've plenty of pictures for this section. South Yorkshire PTE took over in 1974. Sunday 14 January 2007: Living in Doncaster during the days of the Corporation buses means that I've plenty of pictures for this section. South Yorkshire PTE took over in 1974.

AEC regent 57 at Factory Lane terminus Bristol/Roe 98 at Leicester Ave depot AEC Regal III 22 at Leicester Ave depot, 1969 AEC Regent V/Roe 146 at Cantley Estate Bristol towing bus DT7615 at Leicester Ave depot AEC Regent V/Roe 147 at Leicester Ave depot Leyland Royal Tiger Cub/Roe 48 in Bentley, 1974 Leyland PD2 188 (with trolleybus body) overtakes Daimler Fleetline 215 at Arksey on the last day of DCT operation, 1974. AEC Regal III/Roe 24 at Trafford Way terminus The earlier 23, an AEC Regal III/Roe, at Trafford Way terminus AEC Regent III/Roe 126 in Waterdale bus station New midi Seddon 23 at Doncaster racecourse, c1973 AEC Regal IV/Roe 21 at Leicester Ave depot yard Preserved AEC Regent V 144 at the Sandtoft Transport Centre in 1980, when it was resident there Preserved AEC Regal III/Roe 22 on a CAMRA outing at Rawcliffe in October 2005 Seddon RU 61 at Hexthorpe, 1974 AEC Regent III/Roe 131 & a fine BRS lorry on North Bridge Utility AEC Regent 60 at Leicester Ave depot 108 & 95 inside Leicester Avenue depot AEC Regent V/Roe 149 at Intake terminus, 1973 AEC Regent V/Roe 152 at Greyfriars Road depot AEC Regent V/Roe 155 in Cantley Estate AEC Regent V/Roe 157 at Bentley, c1973 AEC Regent V/Roe 157 at Cantley estate, c1973 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 208 in Rotherham. early 1974 Ford/Duple Viceroy coach 21 outside Leicester Ave depot, April 1971 AEC Regal III 22 in Cantley Estate Daimler/Roe 53 in the town centre Seddons 58 & 56 at Leicester Avenue depot, April 1970 Leyland Titantic 72 on North Bridge Leyland PD2 95 with its original Leyland body at Factory Lane 95 has now received a trolleybus body - Leicester Ave terminus, c1972 Bristol/Roe 99 at Highfields Daimler/Roe GDT428 at North Bridge on a DO&LRS tour Utility Guy 84 at Waterdale Preserced AEC Regent III 135 at Sheffield, 1972. Sadly, it did not survive. Midi Seddon 22 at the South bus station, 1974 AEC Regent V/Roe 142 outside Greyfriars Road depot AEC Reliance/Roe saloons 25 & 27 pass on St James Bridge All Leyland PD2 96 leaving Leicester Ave depot. It later received at trolleybus body. AEC Regent V/Roe 158 in the town centre AEC Regent III/Roe 126 at Waterdale bus station AEC Regent V/Roe 152 at Leicester Ave depot, c1972 AEC Matador towing vehicle 7 leaves the Northern bus station, c1973 Bristol/Roe saloon 19 in Balby Preserved Leyland Tiger Cub/Roe 43 in Halifax, 1994 Leyland Tiger DT7617 converted to a tower wagon, at Greyfriars Road depot Preserved Daimler/Roe 206, with Glasgow TB78 behind, Sandtoft, 1989 Rebodied PD2s 96 & 124 at Leicester Avenue depot, June 1964 AEC Regent V 147 in Duke St., 1973

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]]> Sun Jan 14 2007 Lytham St Annes/Fylde http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1185071.html The blue buses of this concern were swallowed up by near neighbour, Blackpool Transport. Sunday 14 January 2007: The blue buses of this concern were swallowed up by near neighbour, Blackpool Transport.

Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 43 in St Annes, 1984 Leyland Tiger Cub/Burlingham 55 in Lytham Bristol RE/ECW 39 in St Annes Gearless Leyland 34, preserved of course, Halifax, 1992 Blue Bus Travel (the coaching arm) Plaxton Paramount coach C517DND in Wolverhampton, 1995 Dodge S56 105 at the depot in 1987 Leyland Leopard/Pennine STJ848L in St Annes, 1978 Seddon 47 in Lytham Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant coach 36 in Doncaster Leyland Atlantean 75 in the depot Leyland PD2 63 in Lytham With Seagull Coaches fleetnames, Duple coach 28 is seen at Ben Rhydding in the Lake District Leyland Atlantean 88 on a private hire job in Preston Ex Warrington trainer bus 24 in the depot Leyland PD2 67 in Lytham Leyland Atlantean 87 posing outside the depot, 1982 Optare Delta 2 in Moor Park, Preston, 1992 Preserved Rebodied 6 in Fleetwood, 1993 Leyland Atlantean 75 in St Annes, 1984 Ex MPTE 83 in the depot, 1982

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]]> Sun Jan 14 2007 Glasgow Corporation/GGPTE/Strathclyde PTE http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1183098.html The old Corporation fleet passed to the PTE, though now First are the major operator in Glasgow. Friday 12 January 2007: The old Corporation fleet passed to the PTE, though now First are the major operator in Glasgow.

Leyland National LN18 at Glasgow Central station, 1981, MCW Metrobus MB3 in Glasgow city centre, 1980 Leyland National LN20 at Croftfoot Leyland Atlantean LA1318 in Croftfoot Glasgow CT AEC Regent A5 in the city centre MCW Metrobus MB1 in Glasgow city centre Leyland PD2/Alexander FYS924 in Glasgow city centre, 1976 Volvo/Alexender A50 in Glasgow city centre, 1983 Leyland Olympian LO64 in Glasgow city centre, 1993 Seddon midibus S2 at Glasgow Queen Street station, 1979 Leyland Atlantean LA457 in Glasgow city centre Leyland PD3/Alexander SGD381 in Glasgow city centre Volvo/Marshall A117 in Glasgow city centre, 1986 Volvo Ailsa MGE183P in Pollockshields Maryhill depot in 1981, with Scanisa demonstrator MUT265W Two rare Leyland Panthers in Knightswood depot, 1981 Plaxton coach VDS216R in Knightswood depot, 1981 Preserved Albion B92 in Glasgow Transport Museum, 1998 DAF/Ikarus C942 in Clydebank, 1992 VW microbus M11 in Glasgow, 1987 Leyland Atlantean LA224 in central Glasgow Leyland PD3 L414 crosses Queen Street station GGPTE Leyland Leopard/Duple coach OGD660V in Loughborough, 1980 Volvo/Plaxton coach B730CHS in Blackpool, 1985 MCW coach A741RNS at the Piece Hall, Halifax, 1993 Leyland Atlantean LA636 in advert livery, Glasgow city centre Single decker AS8 on display in Fleetwood, 1993 Leyland Leopard/Duple coaches JGE27T & BNS234S inside Knightswood depot, 1981 MCW Metrorider registered E937XYS, seen in Paisley, 1991 AS8 again, on service in Paisley, 1996 Leyland Atlantean LA1425 in Govan, 1981 Garish advert livery on Leyland Atlantean LA850 in Glasgow city centre, 1976 Leyland Atlantean LA1401 in central Glasgow, 1981 Leyland Atlantean MUS280F in the city centre, late 1970s Leyland AtlanteanLA525 at Croftfoot In 1977 Silver Jubilee colours, Leyland Atlantean FSU111T in Glasgow city centre Leyland PD3 L152 in central Glasgow Metro-Scania M22 in Glasgow Preserved AEC service vehicle AR292 in Lathalmond Museum

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]]> Fri Jan 12 2007 Preston Borough Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1183004.html Back in the 1970s, this operator had a fascinating fleet. Things are more standardised today. Friday 12 January 2007: Back in the 1970s, this operator had a fascinating fleet. Things are more standardised today.

Leyland Panther RTF435L in the bus station Leyland Olympian 135 in the bus station, 1996 Rebuilt Leyland PD2 no 61 in the bus station, 1977 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 176 in the Docks, 2004 Duple Caribbean coach D40AFV in Scarborough, 1989 Ex Stratford Blue Leyland Panther/Marshall 238 in the bus station, c1975 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 2 at Lower Penwortham, 1983 Rebuilt Leyland PD2 no 2 in the bus station, 1977 Leyland Titan demonstrator BCK706R on loan, Preston bus station Leyland Olympian/NCME 32 leaving the bus station, 1989 Leyland PD3 90 passing the railway station, 1976 Leyland Lynx 11 in the bus station, 1989 Rare Bristol LHS/Duple coach 343 in the bus station Towing vehicle R1 in the depot Leyland PD2 18 in the bus station Dennis Trident/E Lancs 191 in the bus station (now doomed), 2000 Rebuilt Leyland 64 in the bus station Leyland PD3 69 in the depot, 1980 Leyland Panther 223 in the bus station, 1974 Optare Solo 63 picks up outside the railway station, 2003 Leyland PD2 49 in the bus station Leyland PD3 84 in the bus station Rebuilt Leyland PD2 5 in the bus station Leyland Panthers 204 & 234 at the depot Leyland PD2 trainer bus TU1 in the bus station, 1977 Dodge minibus 6 in the town centre, 1992 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 123 in the town centre Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 104 passes the railway station Leyland PD2 no 24 in the bus station Leyland towing vehicle R1 arrives at the bus station Optare Metrorider M408TCK in the bus station, 1995 Leyland Panther 212 in the bus station Leyland Olympian 33 in the bus station, 1986 Leyland Panther 241 in the bus station, 1977 Ex MPTE Leyland National 7 in Preston bus station, 1986 Dodge minibus 68 in the bus station, 1989 Dodge minibus 82 in the town centre, 1988 Leyland Atlantean 115 advertises Mathew Brown Ales, Preston Bus Station, 1980 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 108 in the depot, 1980 Leyland PD2 no 49 leaves th bus station in 1974 Leyland Panther 202 in the bus station, 1974

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]]> Fri Jan 12 2007 Aberdeen Corporation/Grampian Region Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1182947.html Always a smart fleet. Upon privatision, there was a merger with Leicester City Transport to form First. Friday 12 January 2007: Always a smart fleet. Upon privatision, there was a merger with Leicester City Transport to form First.

Four Daimlers in the depot yard, 1976 Daimler/Alexander 312 in the city centre Leyland Atlantean 192 in the city centre Alexander Y 30 in the city centre AEC Regent Vs 268 & 264 at the depot Daimler Fleetline 137, with AEC Swift 17 behind, Union St., 1980 Daimler/Alexander 320 in the city centre, 1980 Leyland National 63 in the city centre, 1980 Alexander R type 125 in the city centre, 1990 Daimler/Alexander 316 in the city centre, 1980 AEC Swift/Alexander 22 on Union St., 1980 'Deckers 75 & 90 in the depot yard, 1976 AEC Swift/Alexander 17 in the city centre Brand new Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 338 on display in Glasgow, 1983 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 294 in the city centre, 1981 Ex London Bristol LH/ECW 46 in the city, 1983 Leyland National 64 in the city centre Ex Glasgow Leyland Atlantean trainer 81 at the depot, 1976 Ex Leeds AEC Reliance/Roe 44 in the city centre, 1976 Daimler Fleetline 108 in the city centre Leyland Atlantean 151 & others at the depot Daimler/Alexander 343 at the depot Volvo/Jonkheere coach K4GRT in Barnsley, 1993

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]]> Fri Jan 12 2007 Blackpool Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1182352.html Better known for its trams, Blackpool still has a large bus fleet. Thursday 11 January 2007: Better known for its trams, Blackpool still has a large bus fleet.

Leyland PD2 506 at the depot Dennis Trident 309 by North station, 2003 AEC Swift/Marshall 552 at the depot Ex Trent Leyland Olympian 409 in St Annes, 2000 AEC Swift 581 at the depot Advertising biscuits, AEC Routemaster 534 at the depot in 1990 Full fronted Leyland PD2 no 358 at the depot, 1977 Rare Dennis Dominator/Marshall 597 at the depot, 1982 AEC Swift 559 in the town centre Optare Excel 215 in the town centre, 2000 Optare Solo 265 at the bus station, 2003 AEC Swift 566 in the town, 1979 Ex WYPTE Leyland Olympian UWW11X on Lytham Road, in Blackpool town centre, 1987 Leyland National 2 no 542 at Bispham, 1986 Optare City Pacer 550 in the town centre, 1987 Leyland PD3 507 in centenary livery, Heaton Park, Manchester, 1985 Ex Fylde Leyland Atlantean 479 at Rigby Road depot, 2000 Leyland Atlantean trainer bus 923 in the town, 2003 Optare Solo V271HEC near the Tower, 2001 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 305 near the Tower Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 306 in the town centre Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 323 in the bus station Leyland trainer bus 378 at the depot AEC Swift 571 at the bus station, 1980 Ex Eastbourne Leyland PD3 no 532 at Fleetwood, 1993 Leland Atlantean 364 at Tower, 1984 AEC Routemaster 524 at Talbot Square, 1986 Leyland National 147 at Preston bus station, 1989 Volvo Olympian/NCME 378 at the bus station, 1996

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]]> Thu Jan 11 2007 Rossendale Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181559.html A combination of the old Haslingden and Rawtenstall operations, still in public hands today. Wednesday 10 January 2007: A combination of the old Haslingden and Rawtenstall operations, still in public hands today.

Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 67 in Rawtenstall bus station Leyland Olympian/E Lancs double deck coach HIL3188 at Sandtoft, 1991 Leyland Leopard/East Lancs 64 at Burnley bus station Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 308 in St Helens, 1994 Leyland Tiger/E Lancs F923XBV in Rochdale bus station, 1990 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs VDY531T in Manchester, 1991 Leyland/Duple bus A196WGE in Bury, 1992 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton GBD245W ar Bury ELR station yard, 1986 Leyland Tiger/Plaxton Paramount coach LIB1180 in Chester, late 1980s Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs ABN721V in Accrington, 1990 Dodge S56 D859LND, Rawtenstall, 1992 Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 1 in the depot, 1979 Bristol RE/E Lancs 14 in Accrington, 1980 Leyland PD3/E Lancs 46 in Accrington, 1982 Preserved Haslingden Leyland PS2 in Seaburn, 2001 Ex London Leyland Olympian G312UYK in Blackburn, 2000 Ex Glasgow Atlantean 30 in the depot, 1986 Alexander Royale M529RHG in Rawtenstall, 1995 Dennis Dart/Carlyle H101VFY in Bury, 1992 Optare Metrorider L811ECW in Bury, 1994 Leyland Tiger/E Lancs F95XBV in Bury bus station, 1991 Dennis Dart SLF/E Lancs N110LCK in Bury, 1999 New to United Counties, Leyland/ECW JNH183Y is seen in Manchester Optare Solo 49 in Rochdale, 2004 Duple 300 saloon 69 in Rochdale, 2001 Dennis Dart H104CHG in Bury, 1995 Leyland PD2 VYJ735 at Accrington East Lancs 'decker B183FDM leaves the depot, 2000 Leyland Olympian G312UYK leaves the depot, 2000 Dennis Dart SLF S115KRN in Rawtenstall, 2000 Leyland Atlantean A741NNA leaves the depot in Rawtenstall, 2000 Leyland PD3 39 at Sandtoft in July 1992 X2JPT in Bury, 27th July 2009

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 Lancaster City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181552.html Took over Morecambe and Heysham in 1974, but sold out to Stagecoach eventually. The few Morecambe & Heysham photos I've got will be included here. Wednesday 10 January 2007: Took over Morecambe and Heysham in 1974, but sold out to Stagecoach eventually. The few Morecambe & Heysham photos I've got will be included here.

Optare City Pacer M3 in Lancaster bus station, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Alexander Y type 20R in Blackpool, 1987 Leyland Tiger/E Lancs 154 at Lancaster bus station, 1991 Preserved Morecambe & Heysham AEC Regent III no 69 at Sandtoft in 1980 Ex Morecambe AEC Regent III 80 at Heysham Port, 74 Regent III (ex Morecambe & Heysham) 63 at Epsom Downs Race Course, 1976 Ex Morecambe & Heysham AEC Regent V/Massey 84 in Morecambe Daimler Open top AEC Regent III (ex Morecambe & Heysham) 60 at Epsom Downs Race Course, 1976 Regent III (ex Morecambe & Heysham) 61 at Epsom Downs Race Course, 1976 Preserved Morecambe & Heysham AEC Regent III no 69 in Halifax, 1997 Ex Maidstone & District Leyland/ECW 827, also in Leeds, 1991 Leyland Tiger/Alexander 644 at Leeds bus station, during the short period that this service ran, 1992 Former Greater Manchester Ailsa/NCME 448 at Lancaster bus station, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 152 in Morecambe, 1979 Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook 91 at Preton in 1988 Ex Bournemouth 254 in Lancaster bus station, 1989 Optare City Pacer M11 in Lancaster bus station, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Alexander 111 in Lancaster bus station, 1989 Leyland Atlantean 212 in the bus station, 1991 Optare Metroriider ML1 in Lancaster bus station Leyland Leopard/Duple 11 in Lancaster bus station, 1982 Ex Cleveland Transit Ford A type M18 (HPY315N) in Lancaster city centre, 1989 Leyland Leopard/Pennine STD121L in Lancaster depot, in the old colours Leyland National PTC122m in Lancaster bus station, in the old livery Ex Morecambe AEC Regent III 79 in Morecambe Leyland/E Lancs 389JTD at Morecambe depot, 1974 Leyland Tiger Cub/E Lancs 175 at Lancaster bus station Leyland Tiger Cub 103UTF in Lancaster depot Optare City Pacer M7 in Lancaster bus station, 1992 Open top Atlantean 84 Leyland Atlantean 223 in the city, 1989 Trainer bus HB9841 in Morecambe depot, 1982 Leyland/Alexander 313 in Lancaster bus station, 1982 Ex Grampian Atlantean 164 in Lancaster, 1991 Towing vehicle LWU83 in Morecambe depot, 1992 Trainer 187 in Morecambe, 1993 Leyland PD3 no 206 in Lancaster, 1979 Open topper 202 in Morecambe, 10th July 1977 Leyland Atlantean 210 in Morecambe, 1982

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 Burnley, Colne and Nelson/Burnley and Pendle http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181543.html A smart fleet, until sold to Stagecoach, though the operation has changed hands twice since! Wednesday 10 January 2007: A smart fleet, until sold to Stagecoach, though the operation has changed hands twice since!

Alexander PS type 22 at Blackburn BCN Leyland PS2 47 at Burnley bus station, 1974 BCN Leyland National 133 at Burnley bus station Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant coach 6 at the depot Preserved Leyland PS2 CHG541 at Stump Cross, Halifax, 1991 Still lettered In advert livery, ex Tayside Bristol VR/Alexander 193 at Burnley bus station, 1984 Volvo/Alexander 61 at Accrington bus station, 1988 Bristol VR/E Lancs 154 at Padiham, 1978 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant coach 3 in Sheffield, 1983 Preserved Leyland Tiger 10 at Crich Museum, 1992 Preserved Leyland PS2 no 41 in St Annes, 1993 Leyland Tiger Cub 67, still with BCN fleetnames, in Colne BCN Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 2 in Blackpool Bristol RE 109 in Colne Leyland Tiger Cub 65 & ex Tyne & Wear Leyland National HNL162N at Colne depot Seddon saloon 117 at Burnley bus station Leyland PD3 trainer bus 261 at Burnley bus station, 1979 Optare Metrorider 75 in Burnley, 1994 Preserved all Leyland PD2 63 at Sandtoft in 1982 Leyland Titan 242 in BCN colours, Burnley bus station 103 & 82 inside the depot BCN Leyland Tiger Cub 54 in Burnley bus station Leylands 240 & 52 in the bus station at Burnley Seddon 120 in Burnley bus station Leyland Tiger Cub 67 in Burnley bus station Preserved Leyland Tiger Cub 25 in Finningley, 1986 Bristol RE/E Lancs 147 in Burnley bus station, 1979 Seddon 116 in Burnley bus station, 1979 In Nelson Corpn. tram livery, Bristol VR/ECW 168 in Burnley bus station, 1984 Still in Tyne & Wear clours, 94 is seen in Burnley bus station, 1978 Leyland National 2 no 72 in Burnley bus station, 1989 Volvo/E Lancs 67 in Colne, 1994 Leyland National 2 no 44 in Burnley bus station, 1986 Bristol VR/ECW 168 in Burnley bus station, 1979 AEC routemaster 187 Leyland PS2 46 at the depot, 1978 Preserved Leyland PS2 no 41 at Heaton Park, Manchester, 1993 Ex Tyneside PTE Leyland National 26 in Colne, 1980 Bristol RE/NCME 87 in Burnley, 1980 Ex Tyneside Leyland National 121 in Burnley, 1982 Leyland Panther 79 in Burnley, 1979 Leylands 262 & 7 at Burnley depot, 1980 Bristol VR/ECW 166 in Colne tram livery, Burnley, 1983 Mercedes minibus E206FRN in Viscount Central livery, Colne, 1989 Bristol VR/E Lancs 158 in Burnley tram livery at Burnley Leyland Tiger Cub 55 in Burnley, 1977 Leyland PD3 256 in Burnley, 1977 Mercedes minibus 83 in Viscount Central livery, Burnley, 1987 Mercedes minibus 94 in Burnley, 1988

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 Kingston upon Hull http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181502.html This large city had a big fleet of buses, which eventually went to Stagecoach. Wednesday 10 January 2007: This large city had a big fleet of buses, which eventually went to Stagecoach.

Ford A type 13 at Ferensway bus station, 1977 Leyland Panther 80 in Ferensway depot, 1980 AEC Regent III 285 in the city centre Ford A type 13 attending a rally in Bridlington Metro-Scania 405 at Ferensway bus station, Hull Ford A type 13 at Corporation Pier, 1977 Leyland Atlantean 359 near Ferensway bus station, c1972 Leyland Panthers 78, 74 & 72 in Hull, 1974 Preserved Leyland Panther 180 at Sandtoft in 1993 Leyland Atlantean/Roe 335 arriving at the bus station, 1980 Preserved AEC Regal III 5 on the Sandtoft Rally at Westwoodside, 1991 Leyland Atlantean/Roe 209 in the city centre, 1976 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach COF705V Kingstonian Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 25 at Crich, 1982 Kingstonian Plaxton Paramount BUT23Y in Doncaster, 1986 Ex Merseysiide Metro-Scania 434 in Hull, 1984 Leyland Atlantean/Roe 253 in the city, 1980 Atlanteans 159 & 176 in the old & new colours, Ferensway, 1977 In the Queen's Silver Jubilee colours, Atlantean 25, at Ferensway bus station, 1977 Leyland Atlantean 188 near the city centre, 1973 Metro-Scania 401 in the city centre AEC Reliance 69 in the bus station parking area, c1973 Leyland Atlantean/Roe 220 in the bus station Leyland Atlantean 179 in the city Preserved Leyland Atlantean 270 at Sandtoft, 2000 Leyland Atlantean 258 in Ferrybus livery, Hull, 1986 Dennis Dominator 195 at the bus station, 1986 Leyland Atlantean 269 at Ferensway bus station, 1980 Dennis Dominator 137 in centenary liver, Hull, 1990 Scania/E Lancs F706CAG in the bus station, 1989 Atlanteans 464, 312 & 467 beside Hull Paragon station, 1987 Dennis Dominator 104 at Ferensway bus station, 1985 MCW Metrobus 515 on display at Boothferry Park, 1980 Ex Cleveland Transit Leyland Leopard 424 at Hull in 1994 Dennis Dominator 136 in a version of an early livery, beside Paragon station, 1991 Dennis Dominator 136 again, now in the new colours, Paragon station, 1994

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 SELNEC/Greater Manchester Buses http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181447.html All the municipals of Manchester combined to formed SELNEC PTE, later renamed Greater Manchester Buses. Privatisation saw the fleet split into two and sold to Stagecoach and First. Thanks to Carl for several corrections (I musr dig out my fleet lists some time!). Wednesday 10 January 2007: All the municipals of Manchester combined to formed SELNEC PTE, later renamed Greater Manchester Buses. Privatisation saw the fleet split into two and sold to Stagecoach and First. Thanks to Carl for several corrections (I musr dig out my fleet lists some time!).

SELNEC 5863 in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, at night Leyland National 1333 in Salford bus station Leyland Atlantean 7429 leaving the Arndale Bus Station, Manchester Trainer bus TV7 (HRN38) in Stockport Preserved SELNEC Leyland National EX30 at Boyle St Museum, Manchester Ex Salford Leyland PD2 3110 in Salford Ex SHMD (thanks Deaks) 5639 in Salford SELNEC Leyland National 1314 in Oldham SELNEC Leyland National 1318 at Bolton depot Bristol RE/Alexander 340, ex NWRCC, Stockport, 1977 Silver Jubilee bus 7708 in Stockport, 1978 Daimler Fleetline 7365 in Oldham, 1980 Ex Stockport Leyland 5858 in Stockport Leyland National 112 at Stockport Full fronted Leyland PD3 6670 in Bolton Ex Leigh CT Leyland PD2 6959, lettered SELNEC, in Leigh Ex NWRCC Bristol RE 288 in Stockport Leyland National 200 in Manchester Leyland PD3 5445 in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Former Stockport Leyland 5858 in Manchester Ex Stockport Leyland 5897 in Stockport Ex Bolton preserved Alantean 6809 in Halifax, 1993 Ex Salford 3140 at Stevenson Square, Manchester Ex Wigan CT 1676 at Wigan depot Charterplan (GMT's coaching arm) Bristol LH/Duple 98 at Leeming Bar in North Yorkshire, 1981 Godfrey Abbott (a GM Buses subsidiary) AEC Reliance/Plaxton RVU537R at Newark, 1982 Ex Rochdale AEC Regent V ODK700 in its home town Leyland Atlantean/NCME 7546 in Stockport Ex Leigh AEC Renown 6936 in Warrington, 1978 Dennis Dominator/NCME 2030 at a rally in Southport, 1986 Leyland Olympian/NCME 3140 advertising Walker's beers, at a rally in Southport, 1986 Mancunian 2215 in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Daimler Fleetline 5635 in Manchester Ex Salford 3140 in Manchester Seddon midibus 1728 at Piccadilly station, Manchester, 1977 Dennis Domino 1752 in Manchester, at Victoria station, 1986 A cut down Fleetline (ex LUT), no 1697, looks strange at Bury in 1987 Leyland Titan 4006 in Manchester, 1980 Metro-Scania 1342 in Leigh Still in Wigan Corporation colours, Leyland PD3 3203, Wigan town centre, 1977 Metro-Scania 1430 at Ashton-under-Lyne, 1980 Ordered by Rochdale, AEC Swift/Pennine 6047 is seen in Leigh, 1980 Charterplan Leyland Leopard/Duple JND994N in Edinburgh, 1982 Duple coach C310ENA in Ashbourne bus station, 1993 MCW Metrobus/NCME 5210 at Stockport, 1987 Leyland Olympian/NCME 3282 in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 1989 Identical GMT 281 & Crosville SRG230 in Stockport, 1977. Both these Bristol REs came from North Western RCC. Daimler Fleetline/Park Royal (ordered by Manchester Corpn.) 2228 in Stevenson Square, Manchester, 1980 Ex SHMD Daimler Fleetline 5633 in Manchester, 1977 Ex Salford Leyland Titan 3083 in Manchester, 1978

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 Rhymney Valley District Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181424.html A combination of three small fleets, Caerphilly, Gelligaer and Bedwas and Machen. The operation was later sold to National Welsh. Wednesday 10 January 2007: A combination of three small fleets, Caerphilly, Gelligaer and Bedwas and Machen. The operation was later sold to National Welsh.

Leyland Leopard 75 at Caerphilly in 1982 Leyland Leopard 93 at Caerphilly depot in 1982 Leyland Leopard/Massey 52 at Caerphilly, 1984 Leyland Leopard/Duple 9 at Caerphilly, 1977 East Lancs DD coach 28 at Victoria, London, 1986 Bristol LH 31 & East Lancs saloon 68 at Hengoed depot, 1984 Lowbridge Leyland PD2/Massey 36 at Caerphilly, 1977 Withdrawn ex Bedwas & Machen AEC Regent V/Massey BWO585B at North's Yard, Sherburn-in-Elmet, 1979 Bristol VR/E Lancs 53 in Cardiff, 1981 Lowbridge Leyland 34 at Blackwood AEC Regent V 92, still in Bedwas & Machen livery, Caerphilly Bristol RE 47, still in Gelligaer livery, Caerphilly bus station Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook 24 at Caerphilly, 1982 Lowbridge Leyland 96, still in Bedwas & Machen livery, Caerphilly depot, 1982 Leyland Leopard 1 at Caerphilly depot, 1982 Leyland Leopard 70 at Caerphilly, 1982 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 41 at Caerphilly depot, 1982 AEC Reliance/Longwell Green 67 at Bargoed, 1977 Commer minibus 25 at Hengoed depot Bristol RE buses 44 & 60 at Hengoed depot Leyland Leopard 17 arrives in Caerphilly Leyland Titan 33, still in Caerphilly UDC colours, Caerphilly bus station Leyland Leopard 19, still in Caerphilly UDC colours, Caerphilly bus station In advert livery, Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 22 arrives at Caerphilly, 1982 Leyland PS2 27 used as a tow bus, Caerphilly depot, 1977 Ford Transit 26 at Caerphilly, 1982 AEC Reliance 76 at Bargoed, 1977 Leyland Leopard 17 at Caerphilly depot Lowbridge Leyland 34 in Cardiff bus station Ex Midland Red Leyland Leopard 2 in Cardiff, 1987

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 Nottingham City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181422.html I've been photographing the buses of this operator since the 1970s and long may that continue. Wednesday 10 January 2007: I've been photographing the buses of this operator since the 1970s and long may that continue.

'Decker 715 in the city centre, 2004 Optare Solo 240 in Newark, 19th October 2006 Scania saloon 534 in the city centre, 2004 Wright bendibus 701 in the city centre, 2002 'Decker 466 in the city centre, 2004 Leyland trainer bus 842 in the city centre depot Bristol LH/ECW JUG354N (ex WYPTE) in the city centre, 1985 Unusual Mercedes/Plaxton minibus B736JRA in the city centre, 1986 Scania/E Lancs 361 in the city centre, 1991 Scania/Alexander G754SRB in the city centre, 1991 'Decker 143 in advert livery, leaving Broadmarsh bus station, 1982 AEC Renown 360 in the city centre, 1976 Nottingham's Silver Jubilee Bus, no 120, in the city centre, 1978 Leyland Atlantean/Park Royal 474 in the city centre, 1982 The famous & unique 666 on the Mansfield Rd., just out of the city centre, 1982 Scania demonstrator (given no 400 with NCT) in the city centre, 1983 Leyland National 2 no 706 in the city centre, 1986 485 in the city centre, 1995 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 797 at Victoria, London, 1982 Saloon no 202 in the city centre depot, August 2005 Optare Solo 238 in Newark, at Northgate station, May 2005 Optare Solo 280 passes the railway station, 2nd June 2006 Low floor 'decker 432 in the city centre, 2000 Leyland National NTV729M in the city centre, in all over advert livery Preserved West Bridgeford UDC AEC Regent III PRR140 at Sandtoft in September, 1986 Dennis Arrow/NCME 401 in the city centre, 1999 Alexander Strider saloon 603 in the city centre, 1995 Mercedes minibus 187 in the city centre, 1994 Advert liveried Leyland National 732 in the city, 1978 West Bridgeford UDC Daimler GNN410 preserved at Plumtree Plaxton Paramount coach NDE748Y in Sheffield, 1987 Leyland Tiger/Plaxton coach 65RTO in Bristol, 1994 Leyland National 735 in advert livery, in the city centre Optare Solo 272 in the city centre, 2000 Duple Dominant coach 75RTO in Hanley, National Express livery, 1986 Plaxton Paramount coacvh NDE748Y in Hanley, 1986 Scania Omnicity 208 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 Scania Omnidekka 761 in the city, 6th June 2007 Scania Omnicity 51in the city centre, 6th June 2007 491 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 Scania Omnicity 222 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 668 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 Bendibus 701 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 Optare Solo 120 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 4563 in the city centre. 6th June 2007 Scania Omnicity 777 in the city centre, 6th June 2007 Daimler Fleetline 56 in the city centre AEC Regent III 257 in the city centtre Dennis Trident/E Lancs 419 in the city, 2000

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]]> Wed Jan 10 2007 Maidstone Corporation/Boro'line http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1181419.html One of the smaller of England's municipal operators. After deregulation, some tendered services were run in London. These vanished soon afterwards & Boro'line is just a memory now. Tuesday 9 January 2007: One of the smaller of England's municipal operators. After deregulation, some tendered services were run in London. These vanished soon afterwards & Boro'line is just a memory now.

Bedford/Duple coach NKE301P at Folkestone Harbour Leyland PD2/Massey 26 at Epsom Downs, Derby Day, 1976 Ex Nottingham Atlantean 196, still in green, at Waterloo, London, 1989 Leyland Lynx 808 in Stratford bus station, 1990 Ex Nottingham Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 23 in the town centre Bedford/Duple 63 in the town centre, 1976 Bedford JJL EKX648T at the depot, 1982 Volvo Ailsa 917 in the town centre, 1989 Leyland PD2/Massey 24 in the town centre, 1973 Bedford/Wadham Stringer 182 in the town centre, 1982 Ex Nottingham Bedford/Wright CKM138Y at Borough Green station, 1983 Bedford/Duple Dominant bus 63 in the town centre Leyland PD2/Massey 10 on service in the town centre Leyland PD2/Massey 10 behind the depot Leyland Olympian 751 in Eltham, SE London, 1988 Boro'line Volvo Citybus/Alexander F110TML at Bexleyheath in 1991 Scania/Plaxton coach 205 in Edinburgh, 1987 Rare Bedford/Wright saloons CKN142/3Y on a rail replacement job at Borough Green station, 1983 Leyland Atlantean/NCME 50 in the town centre Bedford/Willowbrook HKJ256N in the town centre Bedford/Duple coach 284 in the town centre, 1992 Dodge S56 233 in town, 1987 Scania/E Lancs 207 in the town, 1987 Bedford/Duple bus 268 in the town centre, 1986 Dennis/Wadham Stringer demonstrator UPD269X on loan in Maidstone, 1982 MCW Metrorider 262 in the town, 1989 Scania/E Lancs 212 in the town centre, 1992 Bedford/Duple bus 170 in the town centre, 1982 Bedford/Wright 260 in the town centre, 1986 Leyland Atlantean/Massey 40 in the town centre Scania/Alexander 702 in London service at Bexleyheath, 1988 Leyland Atlantean/Massey 35 in the depot Leyland PD2 516RKR in the city centre Leyland PD2 412DKM in the depot yard Bedford/Duple AKK175T in the town centre, 1979 Bedford/Wright Q288JKO in the town centre, 1987 Ex West Midlands Daimler Fleetline 257 in Maidstone town centre, 1992 GM Buses LJA631P on loan, Eltham, 1988 Hull Atlantean 375 on loan, Eltham, 1988 Leyland Olympian/NCME 768 in Bexleyheath, 1991 Ipswich Leyland Atlantean 83 on loan to Boroline, seen at London's Waterloo in 1989

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]]> Tue Jan 9 2007 Merseyside PTE (and its constituents) http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1179968.html Serving both sides of the Mersey and including Southport, this was the combination of Liverpool Corporation and several smaller municipal concerns. The few photos I've got of these municipal operators are also to be found here. Monday 8 January 2007: Serving both sides of the Mersey and including Southport, this was the combination of Liverpool Corporation and several smaller municipal concerns. The few photos I've got of these municipal operators are also to be found here.

Leyland Atlantean L546 in Liverpool city centre AEC Swift 280 at St Helens Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 1126 in Liverpool, 1982 Wallasey Corporation Motors Leyland 65 in Birkenhead MCW Metrobus 0020 at the Pier Head, Liverpool, 1982 Leyland Atlantean PDR/1 172 at Birkenhead, 19809 In thick fog, Volvo Ailsa 0072 is seen at Birkenhead Woodside, 1986 Leyland Atlantean L788 in Liverpool city centre, 1979 Leyland Panther 1089 at Liverpool, 1979 Leyland Panther/Marshall 79 in Southport, 1980 Dennis/Duple 7024 in Liverpool, 1986 Leyland Tiger/Duple Laser coach BCK314Y in Hastings, 1984 Leyland 53 at Southport, c1974 Metro-Scania 4049 in Liverpool Leyland Atlantean 1520 in Liverpool city centre One of the ex Ribble Leyland Tiger PS2 open-toppers in Southport, c1975 Leyland Panther 1051 in Liverpool Preserved Liverpool CT AEC Regent V A267 in the Steamport Museum, Southport, 1983 Metro-Scania 4007 at Seacombe AEC Regent V 4 in St Helens Leyland open-topper 54 at Epsom Racecourse, Derby Day, 1976 Ex Southport Leyland open-topper 186 at Epsom Racecourse, Derby Day, 1976 Leyland National 2 no 6132 in Warrington bus station, 1982 Open top Atlantean 1551 in Southport, 1996 Bristol RE/ECW 2155 in St Helens, 1980 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 1177 in Liverpool, 1982 Ex St Helens Leyland 18 at Warrington, 1974 Dennis Javelin/Duple coach F33ALV in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1990 Leyland Panther 1069 in the city centre Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 84 in Southport Leyland Tiger/Duple EKA218Y at Crich in 1982 Metro-Scania 'decker 4027 in Liverpool Atlantean/Alexander 1070, one of the last ones built, at Blackpool, 1985 Ex Southport Leyland Titan 45 in Southport, c1975 Bristol RE/ECW 2089 in Liverpool Leyland PD3 53 at St Helens Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 1294 at Pier Head, Liverpool AEC Swift 250 in St Helens Leyland National 1773 in St Helens Bristol VR/E Lancs 2121 in Liverpool Preserved St Helens AEC Regent V 135 at Steamport Museum, Southport Leyland Panther/Marshall 71 in Southport Leyland National 6006 in Liverpool Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 1903 in Southport, 1982 Metro-Scania 4051 in Liverpool, 1982 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 90 in Southport, 1980 Dodge S56 7672 in Liverpool Bristol LH/ECW 2158 in Liverpool, 1982. Ir was new to West Yorkshire PTE. Mercedes 7953 in Liverpool, 1995 Mark II Metrobus F806YLV in Liverpool, 1989

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]]> Mon Jan 8 2007 Eastbourne Buses http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1179689.html Because Eastbourne never had trams, the Corporation became one of Britain's first motorbus operators. Bus services continued until late 2008 when Stagecoach took over. Monday 8 January 2007: Because Eastbourne never had trams, the Corporation became one of Britain's first motorbus operators. Bus services continued until late 2008 when Stagecoach took over.

Leyland Panther 10 in the town centre Midi Seddon 94 at the depot Optare Excel 46 in the town, passing the station, 2002 Leyland PD2 76 in the town centre, 1982 Leyland PD2 78 & friends at the depot, 1977 AEC Regal III no 93 at the depot, 1976 AEC Regent V 70 on the sea front, September 1966 Dennis Dart/Wadham Stringer 22 in the town centre, 1993 Ex East Kent Leyland Atlantean/ECW 33 in the town centre, 1990s Dennis Dart SLF/Plaxton 35 in town, 2000 Leyland Panther no 2 and other vehicles in the depot, 1977 Daimler Roadliner 90 at the depot, Preserved AEC Regal III no 11 at a foggy Beachy Head, 2006 Leyland PD2 78 in the town centre AEC Regal III no 93 at the depot c1972 DAF SB220/Ikarus 131 at Uckfield, 23rd May 2006 DAF SB220/NCME 132 at Uckfield, 23rd May 2006 Optare Excel 44 in advert livery, town centre, October 2005 Wright saloon 50 in the town centre, October 2005 Wright saloon 51 in the town centre, October 2005 Leyland Olympian/NCME E857EPN in town, October 2005 Optare Spectra 272 at Uckfield, 25th May 2006 AEC Regent V 57 in the town centre, 1976 DAF SB220/Ikarus 28 in the town centre, 1995 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 59 in town, 1984 Dodge S67 74 in the town centre, 1987 Dennis Dart/UVG 36 in the town centre, 2000 Leyland Olympian/Northern Counties 27 in the town centre, 2000 Optare Spectra 71 in the town, 2000 Ex London Country Leyland National no 14 in the town, 1990 AEC Regent V in Corporation days, in the town centre, c1973 Preserved Leyland Lion no 12 on display in Tenterden, 1979 DAF/Ikarus 120 in town, 23rd April 2007 Wright saloon 57 in town, 23rd April 2007 MAN/MCV 64 in the town centre, 23rd April 2007 Wright saloon 54 in the new livery, town centre, 23rd April 2007 Dennis Dart/Marshall 32 in the town centre, 23rd April 2007 Leyland Atlantean 26 joins the main road on its way back from Beachy Head, 1982 Dennis Dart/Plaxton saloon 49 passes the railway station, 2002 Ex Greater Manchester open-top 'decker 261 in the town centre, 2003 Dennis Javelin/Wadham Stringer 24 in the town centre, 1995 Ex WYPTE Atlantean/Roe 67 in the town centre, 1995 Dennis Dart SLF/UVG 36 in the town, 2003 Leyland Panther/E Lancs 3 at the depot Dennis Dart/Marshall 32 in the town centre, 19th December 2007 Dennis Dart 49 in advert livery in the town centre, 19th December 2007 Alexander R type 'decker 255 in the town centre, 19th December 2007 DAF/NCME 125 in the town centre, 19th December 2007 Atlanteans 25 & 18 in the town centre Preserved AEC Regent V 69 in Doncaster, 2002

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]]> Mon Jan 8 2007 Exeter Corporation http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1177766.html A early casualty, with Devon General taking over in the first years of the 1970s. Consequently, I've only got pictures of preserved vehicles in Exeter's green livery. Friday 6 January 2006: A early casualty, with Devon General taking over in the first years of the 1970s. Consequently, I've only got pictures of preserved vehicles in Exeter's green livery.

Preserved Leyland PD2 60 in Brighton, May 1985 Preserved Guy Arab/Massey 97 in Plymouth, June 1993 Preserved Daimler single decker 173 on a rally in Halifax, November 1999 Preserved Guy 56 at the Bristol Bus Rally in 1980 Preserved Daimler single decker 75 at Continental Pioneer's deppt, Richmond, 1976 Preserved Leyland HFJ44 & Guy 974AFJ at Winkleigh. April 1978

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]]> Fri Jan 6 2006 Brighton Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1177691.html Taken over by neighbouring Brighton & Hove and now part of the Go Ahead Group. Saturday 6 January 2007: Taken over by neighbouring Brighton & Hove and now part of the Go Ahead Group.

Leyland PD2 9 at Old Steine, c1973 Leyland Panther 38 at Old Steine, c1973 Leyland PD2 8 at the railway station, 1976 Ex Maidstone Bedford JJL/Marshall 37 at Brighton station, 1984 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 17 in town, 1982 Leyland Lynx 46 in the town centre, 1990 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 60 at the station, 1983 Leyland Atlantean/Willowbrook 83 at the station, 1979 PD2s 34 & 35 at the depot, 1980 Leyland PD2 28 at Hove station, 1973 Leyland PD2 70 at Old Steine Leyland PD2 3 at the station AEC Regent III 82 at Old Steine Leyland National 29 in the town centre, 1983 Dennis Dart/Plaxton 81 in town, 1993 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 18 at Brighton station, 1989 Dodge S56/Alexander 61 at Brighton station, 1989 Dodge minibus 97 at East Grinstead, 1992 Ex Tayside Dennis Dominator 40 at Old Steine, 1986 Old Steine in the '60s, with a PD2, a trolleybus & an AEC Regent III AEC Regent 81 at Old Steine Leyland PD2 30 at the Old Steine, c1973 AEC Regent III no 63 at Old Steine Leyland Atlanteans 69 & 83 ay Old Steine Dodge S56 54 in Brighton, 1987 Open top Leyland 32 at Brighton station, 1982 Leyland National 2 no 30 at Old Steine, 1986 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 17 in a commemorative livery, Hove, 1987 Ex M&DMS Leyland National 86 in the town, 1989 Duple coach 24 in Eastbourne, 1989 Nottingham CT JCH396N on loan to Brighton, Old Steine, 1987 Lewes Coaches (owned by Brighton) SPN669X in Brighton, 1997 Leylands 10 & 32 at the London Bus Rally, Brockwell Park An ex London DMS, now trainer bus 91, at the depot, c1982

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]]> Sat Jan 6 2007 Edinburgh Corporation/Lothian Regional Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1174809.html Scotland's capital retains its large fleet of buses, traditionally in a madder and white livery. Wednesday 3 January 2007: Scotland's capital retains its large fleet of buses, traditionally in a madder and white livery.

Dennis Javelin/Caetano coach 75 at the depot in 1996 Leyland Olympian/Alexander 371 in the city centre, 1989 Dennis Dart/Alexander 112 in the city centre, 1993 Leyland Leopard/Alexander 123 in the city centre Bedford/Duple Dominant tour coach NSG214M beside Waverley station Leyland Tiger Cub 55 inside the depot, just off Leith Walk Duple Laser B61GSC in the city centre, 1991 Leyland National 2 B146KSF in the city centre, 1985 Preserved Guy saloon 739 in the Transport Museum in Edinburgh, 1976 Leyland Olympian 279 in the city centre, 1998 Leyland Tiger Cub 51 on Waverley Bridge, 1976 Plaxton President 522 in the city centre, 2001 Leyland PD2 745 in the city, 1976 Leyland Lynx 2 no 183 in the city centre, 1991 Preserved Guy 'decker JWS594 at Heaton Park, Manchester, 1997 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant coach 56 in Blackpool, 1984 Preserved Guy saloon 739 out & about in Halifax, 1994 Dennis Dart/Plaxton 173 in the city centre, 2001 Preserved three door Leyland Leopard/Alexander 101 in Halifax, 1994 New Airport bus 997 at Waverley, 4th April 2007 New Volvo/Wright 768 on Princes Street, 4th April 2007 New Volvo/Wright 706 on Princes Street, 4th April 2007 New Volvo/Wright 807 on Princes Street, 4th April 2007 Olympian/Alexander Royale 428 on Princes Street, 4th April 2007 Dennis Dart SLF/Plaxton 100 in Princes St., 4th April 2007 Plaxton President 671, Princes Street,4th April 2007 Wright saloon 104 in Princes St., 4th April 2007 Airport Atlantean/Alexander JSC862E at Waverley Leyland PD2 795 inside the depot offLeith Walk, 1976 Ford Trasnsit 155 at the depot off Leith Walk, 1976 Bedford/Duple Vicreoy coach AFS243K in the depot off Leith Walk Former 3 door Alexander Y type, in the Leith Walk depot, 1976 Leyland PD3/Alexander 830 in the depot stuated off Leith Walk Leyland Atlantean MSF473P in the city centre Leyland National 2 no 144 in National Gallery Service livery, near Waverley station, 2002 Leyland Atlantean 917 in the depot off Leith Walk Leyland Atlantean WDS299K at the depot, near Leith Walk Duple Viceroy coach VSC239J seen off Leith Walk Open top 503 on Waverley Bridge, 13th September 2008 Volvo/Wright 737 in the city centre, 13th September 2008 Alexander Royale 430 in the city centre, 13th September 2008 Leyland Olympian 370 in the city centre, 13th September 2008 Airport bus 997 beside Waverley station, 13th September 2008 Open topOlympian 306 at Waverley, 21st September 2008 Dennis Dart/Placton 466 on Princes Street, 21st September 2008 900 in the city centre, 21st September 2008 Open top 503 on Waverley Bridge, 21st September 2008 Plaxton President 684 in Prestonpans, 21st September 2008 Plaxton President 618 in the city centre, 2002

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]]> Wed Jan 3 2007 Northampton Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1172386.html A red livery was employed until Firstbus took over. Sunday 31 December 2006: A red livery was employed until Firstbus took over.

Bristol VR/E Lancs 72 in the town, 1986 Leyland National 31 in the town centre Single deck Daimler Fleetline 16 in the town Leyland National 27 leaves Greyfriars bus station, 1982 Single deck Daimler Fleetline 7 in advert livery at the depot, 1982 Bristol VR/Alexander 67 in the bus station, 1978 Preserved Daimler 154 at Woburn Abbey in 1991 Single deck Daimler Fleetline 11 in the town centre Exposed radiator Daimler DNH180 in use as a driver trainer, in the town centre, c1973 Bristol LH 22 leaves the bus station, 1982 Daimler/Roe 257 in the bus station, 1978 Bristol VR/Alexander 63 on service in the town Single deck Daimler Fleetline 16 on service in the town, 1978 Leyland Olympian 80 arrives at the bus station, 1993 Volvo Citybus/Alexander 125 arriving at the bus station, 1993 AEC Swift NJW711E at the depot, 1975 In advert livery, Leyland National 25 at the bus station, 1986 Volvo/E Lancs saloon 115 arrives at Northampton bus station, 1993 Preserved Daimler ANH154 in Halifax, 1994

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 Southend Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1172308.html Like the other Essex council owned bus operation, this one sold out to Arriva. Sunday 31 December 2006: Like the other Essex council owned bus operation, this one sold out to Arriva.

Ex Ribble Leyland PD3/Burlingham KCK879 at Rayleigh station, c1975 Leyland MHJ347F in the town centre, c1974 Daimler Fleetline WJN351J on the sea front, c1974 Albion Lowlander 7087HJ at Central station, c1974 Albion Lowlander 7096HJ in the ENOC bus station, c1974 Leyland PD2/Massey PHJ954 in the depot Open top Leyland 314 on the sea front Seen when new, Leyland Leopard 202, now preserved, in the depot Southend Transport Leyland CJN433C on loan to London Transport at South Croydon, 1976 Fleetlines 223 & 396 at the depot, 1980 AEC Routemaster 121 entering the bus station, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Duple 203 at the depot, 1980 Leyland Tiger/Duple Caribbean 249 at Acton Works open day, 1984 Optare City Pacer 402 in the bus station, 1988 Leyland/Duple coach 533 in the bus station, 1990 Albion Lowlander 7096HJ at the depot, 1976 Preserved open top Daimler 244 at Canvey Island, October 2005 Daimler Fleetline/NCME WJN369J in the town, 1974 Preserved Leyland Leopard 209 at Canvey Island, October 2005 Ex LTE DMS 314 in the bus station, 1985 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 202, after rebuilding at the front, following an accident, Aldgate, 1984 Daimler Fleetline/NCME JTD389P near the town centre Oprn top Leyland PHJ952 at Epsom Downs, Derby Day, 1976 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant 203 in Aldgate bus station, London, 1984 Preserved open top Daimler FOP429 in Sunderland, 1979 Open top Daimler Fleetline 371 on the Promenade, 1982 Leyland Fleetline/NCME 224 in town, 1980 Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 216 in the town centre, 1980 Daimler Fleetline/NCME 350 in the central bus station, 1980 Ex Hants & Dorset Bristol RE/ECW 302 (NLJ829G) in the town, 1985 AEC Routemaster 112 in the town centre, 1993 Leicester City Transport (Gibson Division) Willowbrook Spacecar 14 on loan to Southend Transport in the depot, 1986 Leyland PD2 trainer bus PHJ955 at the depot Ex London wartime Daimler 270, rebodied by Massey, out of use in the depot, c1975 Leyland National 710 at the Central bus station, 1989 Leyland Tiger/Duple 20 near Hadleigh, 1986 Rebodied by NCME, this Fleetline is now number 306, with a Q registration. Southend town centre, 1985 Ex Midland Red Leyland Leopard 212 near Leigh-on-Sea, 1986 Leyland Fleetline 241 in the town, 1983 Iveco minibus 412 in the town centre, 1989 Leylands GJN509D & PHJ951 in the depot Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant coach 330 at Aldgate, London, 1984 Van Hool double deck coach 256 at Charing Cross Embankment, London, 1987 Leyland MHJ347F in the ENOC bus station 1974 Leyland trainer bus 347 in the depot, 1976 DAF/Duple Laser 582 in the bus station, 1991 Leyland Olympian 265 in the town centre, 1991 Ex LCBS Leyland National, no 709, at the Central Bus Station, 1990 Open top Fleetline 905 in the town, 1991

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 Portsmouth City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1170744.html Yet another operator that sold out to Stagecoach. Friday 29 December 2006: Yet another operator that sold out to Stagecoach.

Leyland Atlantean 222 at The Hard Leyland Panther 163 at The Hard Leyland Atlantean 207 in the city centre, 1972 Leyland Atlantean 223 at The Hard, 1977 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 349 in the city centre, 1984 Open top Leyland Atlantean 9 at The Hard, 1982 What a beast! Preserved Thorneycroft no 10 at Netley Park, July 1994 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 244 at Southsea Pier AEC Swift 185 at The Hard, Portsmouth Harbour Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 298 at The Hard Leyland Panther 159 at The Hard Interchange Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 291 at The Hard Leyland National 103 at The Hard, 1982 Open top Leyland PD2 no 5 at The Hard, 1977 Dennis/Wadham Stringer 97 in the city centre, 1980s Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 348 at The Hard, 1982 Preserved Leyland TD type no 5 at Tenterden, Kent, 19th May 2007 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 332 at The Hard, 1982 Leyland PD2 open-topper 2 at Southsea, 1976 Open top Leyland 3 at Southsea Pier Leyland National 101 at The Hard Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 278 at The Hard, 1092 Preserved single deck Leyland Atlantean 196 at Netley Park in July 1990 Leyland Atlantean 207 at The Hard Preserved open top Leyland 117 in the Steamport Museum, Southport Preserved Leyland 115 in Winchester, 2005

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]]> Fri Dec 29 2006 Islwyn Borough Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1170737.html Originally the West Mon Omnibus Board, this council operator is now the only one left in the South Wales Valleys. Friday 29 December 2006: Originally the West Mon Omnibus Board, this council operator is now the only one left in the South Wales Valleys.

Leyland PD2 23 in Blackwood bus station Leyland Leopard 20 at Caerphilly in 1977 Leyland PD2 17 in the depot, Blackwood, 1977 Duple Dominant bus 65 in Blackwood bus station, 1995 MAN/E Lancs saloon 18 at Caerphilly, 16th August 2006 MAN/East Lancs saloon 19 in Cardiff, 14th August 2006 MAN/East Lancs saloon 20 in Cardiff, Jan 2006 Leyland Leopard 35 in Cardfiff 1981 Leyland National Greenway 48 in the snow, Cardiff, 2001 Mercedes minibus 02 in Blackwood bus station, 1995 Rare Dodge/E Lancs midicoach D409NUH in Blackpool, 1987 Optare Solo 1 in the bus station, 23rd July 2007 Dennis Dart/Marshall 34, in Asda livery, Blackwood bus station, 23rd July 2007 Mercedes 02 in the bus station, 23rd July 2007 MAN/E Lancs 21 in Blackwood, 23rd July 2007 MAN/Optare 32 in Blackwood, 23rd July 2007 MAN/E Lancs 20 in Blackwood, 23rd July 2007 Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook 6 in Cardiff bus station A night view of Lowbridge PD2 28 in Caerphilly Leyland saloon 80, still lettered West Mon, in Blackwood, 1975 Leyland Leopard 3 at Blackwood bus station, 1995 Leyland Leopard 1 looking sorry at the depot, 1977

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]]> Fri Dec 29 2006 Colchester Borough Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1170707.html Originally Colchester Corporation, the council sold the buses off to Arriva, who have since pulled out of the town. Friday 29 December 2006: Originally Colchester Corporation, the council sold the buses off to Arriva, who have since pulled out of the town.

Leyland Lynx 32 near North station, 1986 Rare ECW bodied Atlantean 58 in the bus station, 1980 Bristol RE 17 in the bus station, 1980 Leyland PD2/Massey 36 at the bus station, 1976 Masey bodied Leyland PD2s 33 & 44 in the bus station, 1974 Leyland Lynx 2 no 30 laying over in the bus station, 1991. Leyland Olympian 49 in town Four Leyland & AEC 'deckers in the depot, 1974 Preserved Daimler 4 at Sandtoft in 1999 Leyland PD2/Massey 37 in the town centre, c1974 Leyland Leopard/Duple coach 102 at the depot, 1982 Still lettered Leyland Olympian 44 at the bus station, 1993 Bedford/Duple coach 105 at the depot in 1993 Volvo/Ikarus 107 in the depot in 1993 Leyland Atlantean/ECW 73 at the bus station, 1983 In advert livery, Leyland Lynx, Colchester town centre, 1991 Leyland Atlantean/Massey 49 at the bus station, 1983 Ex GMT Atlantean 54 at the bus station, 1989 ECW bodied Atlantean 75, in a special livery, Colchester bus station, 1980 Ex Tyne & Wear PTE Atlantean 52 at the bus station, 1989 MCW Metrorider 13 in the bus station, 1989 Coach seated Leyland Olympian 47 at the depot, 1993 Leyland Olympian 46 at the bus station, 1989 Leyland Olympian 46 again, in coach livery, Colchester, 1991 Leyland Tiger/Plaxton coach 109 at the depot, 1993 Leyland Atlantean/ECW 57 at the bus station Bristol RE/ECW 18 on East Hill Leyland Atlantean/ECW 66 in the town centre Leyland Atlantean/ECW 75 on East Hill in 1982 Southend Leyland 2717HJ on loan to Colchester, in the town centre, c1973 Bristol RE/ECW 16 in the town centre, c1973 Bristol RE/ECW 26 leaving the bus station Leyland Atlantean/Massey 45 in the town centre, c1973 Leyland Atlantean/Massey 47 in the bus station, c1973 Great Yarmouth AEC Swift 78 on hire to Colchester, in the bus station, c1973

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]]> Fri Dec 29 2006 Bournemouth Corporation/Yellow Buses http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1170694.html Recently sold out to the Transdev Group. Friday 29 December 2006: Recently sold out to the Transdev Group.

Preserved Leyland PD2 KEL133, seen in Poole, April 1990 East Lancs 'decker 414 at the railway station, 2005 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 106 at Bournemouth railway station, 1984 Open top Daimler Fleetline 182 at Epsom Downs Race Course, Derby Day 1976 Rare Bedford JJL M10 in the town centre, 1987 Daimler Fleetlines 192 & 40 in the town centre, the latter carrying rare MH Cars bodywork. Leyland open-topper 27 near the Pier Dennis Trident 273 in the town centre, 2000 Ford minibus M7 in the town centre, 1982 Ex London DMS type Fleetline 532, Bournemouth station, 1994 Dennis Lance/E Lancs 404 at the station, 1994 Leyland Atlantean 163 at the Square, 1991 Leyland Atlantean 147 at the Square, 1982 Leyland Olympian/Marshall 183 at Bournemouth station, 1984 Alexander R type 206 at the Square, 1989 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 90 on a rail replacement at Brockenhurst, 1984 Preserved Leyland Tiger 46 at Netley Park, 1995 Preserved Leyland PD3 no 147 at a Bristol Bus Rally Leyland PD3 157 & others at The Triangle, c1973 Leyland PD3 161 in the town, c1973 Preserved open top Daimler Fleetline 180 at Sandtoft in 1983 Leyland Atlantean 119 in the town centre Ford A type M7 in Mallard Road depot Ugly Bedford VAS ERU403L in the town centre Daimler Fleetline 218 at the Triangle, c1973 Pre-war Leyland 17 in the town centre Preserved Leyland Tiger 44 in Goldalming, Surrey Open top Damler Fleetline 180 heading for Sandtoft, through Finningley Daimler Fleetline 252 at The Square, c1972 Leyland Atlantean 145 at the depot Ford Transit minibus M6 near Mallard Rd depot Open top Atlantean 135 at the depot Open top Damler Fleetline 186 at Epsom Downs, Derby Day, 1976

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]]> Fri Dec 29 2006 Plymouth City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1170165.html Since the demise of Exeter Corporation, Plymouth is the only municipal operator left in Devon. Thursday 28 December 2006: Since the demise of Exeter Corporation, Plymouth is the only municipal operator left in Devon.

Second hand Bristol LH 19 at Milehouse depot, 1986 Atlanteans 193 & 192 at Bretonside bus station, 1981 Open-top Leyland PD2 MCO658 in the city centre, 1976 Volvo/East Lancs coach 175 at Milehouse depot, 1986 Atlantean209 in the city centre Leyland National 70 in the city centre, 1981 Coach 315 at Princetown in April 2005 Coach WA03MGA at Halwill, April 2005 Leyland National 22 in the city centre East Lancs bodied Atlantean 157 in the city centre, 1981 Volvo B10M/Plaxton 340 in Plymouth Volvo/E Lancs 176 at the bus station in 1994 Leyland Atlantean 253 in the city centre, 1981 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach KAD355V in the bus station, 1986 Dennis Dart/Plaxton 204 in Park & Ride livery, city centre, 2004 Preserved Leyland 114 at the 1982 Bristol Bus Rally Preserved Leyland 141 at the 1980 Bristol Bus Rally Rx Nottingham (? - I've got to check these details yet) Volvo Citybus/Alexander 183 in the city centre, 1991 Leyland Atlantean 229 in the city centre Mercedes 273 in the bus station Leyland Atlantean 132 in the bus station Leyland Atlantean/Park Royal 261 in the city, 1981 Dennis Dart 118 in the city centre, 1994 Volvo/E Lancs double deck coach 178 at Showbus, Duxford, 1995 Mercedes minibus 251 in the city centre, 1994 Leyland Atlantean/Park Royal 79 in a special livery, Plymouth city centre, 1979 Leyland Atlanteans 213 & 135 in the bus station, 1981 Leyland Atlantean 138 in the bus station, 1981 Leyland Atlantean 90 in the bus station, 1977 Dennis Dart 1 in the city centre, 1997 Renault Leyland Olympian 174 in the city centre, 1985 Leyland Atlantean 186 in the bus station, 1979 Leyland Atlanteans 213 & 200 in the bus station, 1981 Mercedes minibus 202 in the city centre, 1994 Dodge S56 no 45 in the bus station, 1985 Leyland PD2 102 preserved, seen at Winkleigh in 1982

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]]> Thu Dec 28 2006 Derby City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1169970.html After privatisation, this operator became part of British Bus, which transformed into Arriva. Thursday 28 December 2006: After privatisation, this operator became part of British Bus, which transformed into Arriva.

Daimler Fleetline/Roe 154 in the depot Fleetlines 249 & 286 in different liveries, in the bus station, 1987 Single deck Daimler Fleetline 256 in the bus station, 1978 Still in the old colours, Daimler/Roe 156 is seen at the bus station, 1978 Unique low-height Ailsa RTO1R in the depot yard Daimler/Roe 159 in the city centre, 1978 Preserved Crossley 111 at Heaton Park, Manchester, 1993 Single deck Daimler Fleetline 257, lettered for the Station Link service, at the depot Preserved Crossley CRC911 in Blackpool, 1985 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 163 in the bus station, 1982 Dodge S56 63 in the bus station, 1994 AEC Reliance/Plaxton 19 at Derby bus station, 1980 Dennis Dart/E Lancs 35 at the bus station, 1995 Ex South Wales Atlantean 63 leaves the bus station, 1980 With both Blue Bus & DCT names, little Bedford/Duple ORB883K in Blackpool Ex Yelloway AEC Reliance/Plaxton 23 in the bus station, 1980 Low height Daimler Fleetline/NCME 46 in the bus station, 1980 Rare Foden-NC 101 in Derby bus station, 1978 Former Warrington Leyland Leopard/Plaxton Elite 28 at the depot Roe bodied Daimler Fleetline RCH287R in the city centre Daimler Fleetline/Roe 9 in the depot yard Single deck Daimler Fleetline 257, lettered for the Station Link service in the city centre AEC Reliance/Plaxton 9 at the depot Daimler Fleetline 194 at the station, c1973 New to NWRCC, YJA20, now seen at Burton-on-Trent New to NWRCC, YJA20 is seen at Derby bus station Ex Blue Bus Fleetline 27 in Burton Dennis Dominator/Marshall 105 at the bus station, 1980 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 243 in the bus station, 1980 Blue Bus Volvo/Plaxton DVO1T at the depot Dodge minibus E332LHN in Friargate, Feb 1994 Daimler Fleetline/Roe trainer KRC175D at the depot Volvo Ailsa/NCME 110 in the city centre, 1982 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 192 in the bus station, 1978 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 277 in the bus station, 1980 Ex LTE DMS no 250 in the bus station, 1980 Scania/Alexander saloon 22 in the bus station, 1989 Leyland Fleetline/NCME 302 in the bus station, 1980 Volvo Citybus/Marshall 142 passing the bus station i 1987 Volvo Citybus/Marshall 134 at the bus station, 1985 Volvo Citybus/NCME in the bus station, 1987

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]]> Thu Dec 28 2006 Chesterfield Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1169541.html When I first knew this operator, a green livery was employed. This was later replaced by blue and yellow. Then Stagecoach took over. Thursday 28 December 2006: When I first knew this operator, a green livery was employed. This was later replaced by blue and yellow. Then Stagecoach took over.

Former London Transport AEC Reliance 20 in Chesterfield town centre, 1977 Ex Bradford Leyland Panther 12 in the town centre AEC Reliance 25 outside the Rutland Arms in Chesterfield, 1977 Leyland Panther 53 in the snow in the town centre, 1979 Mercedes 89 at Chesterfield railway station Leyland Panther 91 in town Leyland Tiger/Plaxton 2, lettered Ex Midland Red Leyland Leopard 217 on Retford & District duties, Retford, 1992 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 149 in the town centre Leyland Tiger/Plaxton Paramount B422CMC in Blackpool, 1987 Ex Nottingham Leyland Leopard/Duple MTV754P with Retford & District, Doncaster, 1991 Ex SYT Dodge S56 200 with Retford & District, at Doncaster, 1991 On a Retford & District service, Dennis Falcon/E Lancs 40 in Bawtry, 1986 Lettered Whites Travel, Mercedes 320 in Sheffield, 1995 East Lancs bodied Leyland Panther 84 at the depot, in the snow of 1985 Leyland PD2 66 in the town, 1977 Ex West Yorkshire PTELeyland Atlantean/Roe 170 in the town, 993 Lettered Whites of Calver, Leyland National 2 no 28 is seen at Matlock, 1993 Leyland National 2 no 29 in the town, 1982 Dennis Falcon/E Lancs 42 at the depot, 1985 Daimler/MCW 252 in the town centre, 1977 Retford & District Leyland Leopard/ECW KDB678P in Barnsley, 1989 Lettered Whites Travel, ex London Country Leyland Tiger/Duple 302 in Sheffield, 1993 Leyland PD2 215 in the town centre Preserved Leyland PD2 225 visiting Sandtoft, 2003 Freight Rover Sherpa 934 in Doncaster, 1993 East Lancs bodied Leyland Panther 85 in the town centre AEC Reliance GRA51C in the town centre Ex Bournemouth Burlingham saloon NLJ268, in use as the town centre canteen Leyland National 78 inb the snow - Chesterfield town centre Ex Bradford Leyland Panther 8 in the town centre Retford & District Leyland Leopard 15 in the South bus station, Doncaster, 1988 Retford & District Freight Rover Sherpa 939 in the South bus station, Doncaster, 1993 Daimler Fleetline 118 in the town centre Daimler Fleetline 153 in the town centre Duple Dominant coach on service in Sheffield, 1987 Mercedes 89 with Whites pf Calver fleetnames at Matlock, 1993 Leyland Panther 86 in the town centre, c1973 AEC Reliance 42 in the town centre Leyland PD2 231 in the town centre Ex MPTE Leyland Panther 54 in the town centre Leyland National 70 at the depot, 1985 Leyland PD2 213 in the town centre, 1977 Duple Dominant coach 14 in the depot, 1982 Mercedes E92YWB at the railway station, 1988 Leyland National 71 in the town centre, 1982 Daimler Fleetline 138 in the town centre, 1982 Ex London DMS, no 160, Staveley, 1980 Dennis Dominator saloon 44 at the depot, 1985 AEC Reliance/Neepsend 33 in Chesterfield, 1978

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]]> Thu Dec 28 2006 Barrow Borough Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1169273.html Serving the industrial town of Barrow-in-Furness, the undertaking was purchased by the Stagecoach Group. Wednesday 27 December 2006: Serving the industrial town of Barrow-in-Furness, the undertaking was purchased by the Stagecoach Group.

Leyland PD2/Massey 101 in the town centre, 1978 Daimler Fleetline single decker 2 in the town centre, 1983 Leyland Leopard 54 in central Barrow, 1982 Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 69 in the town centre, 1977 Leyland National 6 in the middle of town, 1982 Leyland Atlantean/NCME 106 in the town, 1983 Duple Laser coach 60 in Blackpool, 1986 Leyland PD2 170 is seen in action near the railway station Leyland Leopard 50 at the depot Leyland Leopard 53 in Ulverston Leyland National 11 at the depot Leyland National 2 CEO720W in the town centre, 1982 Dennis Dominator WEO147T in the depot, 1982 Ex London DMS type Fleetline 102 at the depot, 1983 Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 47 in the town centre, 1982 Leyland PD2 170 at the depot, 1978 Leyland Leopard 59 in the town centre, 1982 Another view of 47 at the Town Hall Coach BJH128F in the depot

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]]> Wed Dec 27 2006 Darlington Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1169249.html Like the other municipals in the area, this one was taken over by Stagecoach. Wednesday 27 December 2006: Like the other municipals in the area, this one was taken over by Stagecoach.

Ex London MCW Metrorider 335 north of the town centre, 1994 Seddon RU 66 at the depot in 1979 Three Daimler/Roe 'deckers (4, 10 & 9) at the depot, 1979 Guy Arab/Roe 84 at the depot, 1976 Ward Dalesman/Wadham Stringer 6 in the town centre, 1984 Daimler/Roe no 5 in the town centre Guy Arab/Roe 86 in the town Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach KIW5950 visiting Sandtoft, 1991 Ex London Country Volvo/Duple 26 in Newcastle, 1990 Single deck Daimler Fleetline/Roe 25 in the town centre, 1980 Daimler Roadliner/Roe 21 in the town centre, 1977 Optare Metrorider 39 in the town, 1994 Dennis Dominator/Marshall 73 in the depot, 1979 Seen north of the town, ex Lancashire United Leyland Leopard 415, 1994 Volvo/Plaxton coach HTV18V visiting Sandtoft in 1993 Daimler/Roe 3 in the town centre A pair of Daimlers in the town centre, c1974 Ex Nottingham PAU202R in town on a vile day MCW Metrorider 34 in the town centre, 1989 No 200 (VCU400T) in advert livery, Darlington town centre, 1994

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]]> Wed Dec 27 2006 Tyne and Wear PTE/Busways http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1169234.html Formed by the combination of Newcastle, South Shields and Sunderland Corporations. After deregulation, it became Busways & expanded in neighbouring areas, under the Stagecoach takeover. Wednesday 27 December 2006: Formed by the combination of Newcastle, South Shields and Sunderland Corporations. After deregulation, it became Busways & expanded in neighbouring areas, under the Stagecoach takeover.

Alexander Y type 1838 in Newcastle Armstronfs Leyland Atlantean 104 at Westerhope depot Armstrongs Duple Dominant coach 89 at Westerhope depot Galleys Plaxton coach 68 at Westerhope depot Scania Metropolitan 498 at Byker depot Early Leyland Atlantean 416 inside Byker depot Bristol RE/ECW HCU516G in Newcastle With 1868 at Sunderland 1822 & 340 at Chichester depot, South Shields Willoewbrook saloons 401, 403 & 405 in South Shields depot, 1973 Volvo Ailsa/Alexander 401 in Byker depot, 1876 Leyland Panther/Alexander 24 inside Byker depot Leyland Atlantean/Alexander SVK617G in Newcastle, c1974 Bournemouth Fleetline HEL205D on loan to Tyne & Wear PTE at Byker Leyland Leopard/Alexander 85, in the Atmstrong Galley fleet, seen at Market Bosworth, Leicestershire Armstrong Galley MCW Metroliner double deck coach at Victoria, London, 1987 A former Leeds AEC Regent V/Roe seen at OK Motor Service's High Etherley depot, where it had been prepared for T&WPTE as no 414 to cover a vehicle shortage in 1976 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 286 in South Shields, 1987 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander 509 at Byker depot, 1979 Daimler Fleetline/Roe 399 in South Shields, 1976 Busways Leyland Lynx 117 in Cleadon, 1989 Ex Preston Bristol LHS/Duple 1821 in Newcastle, 1987 Daimler Fleetline/Strachans 1283 at Park Lane bus station, Sunderland, 1977 Galley's Plaxton Elite coach 68 in Blackpool, October 1975 In Blue Bus livery, Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 1895 in Newcastle, 1993 MCW Metrobus 419 in Sunderland, 1979 Willowbrook saloon 9 at Byker depot, 1979 Metro-Scania 675 overtakes Atlanteab 208 in Newcastle Leyland Atlantean 668 in Newcastle Alexander Y type 1840 in Newcastle Leyland Atlantean/Willowbrook 599 in Sunderland Leyland National 1821 at Byker depot Preserved Sunderland CT Leyland Lion 2 in Sunderland, 1979 Single door Metro-Scania 485 in Newcastle Sngle deck Fleetline 1982 in South Shields depot Volvo Ailsa/Alexander 402 in Sunderland Willowbrook 002 no 6 in York Metro-Scania 477 in advert livery, Newcastle city centre Leyland Panther/Alexander 23 in Newcastle Blue Bus Dennis Dart 1702 in Newcastle, 1993 Leicester City Transport 21 on loan, seen in Byker Southend Transport Daimler Fleetline WJN368J on loan, at Byker depot Armstrong-Galley Bristol LH/Plaxton 75 at Byker depot Armstrong-Galley Leyland Leopard/Duple 92 at Byker depot Osbornes of Tollesbury Leyland Atlantean LLH8K on loan to the PTE in Byker depot Southend Transport Daimler Fleetline WJN368J on loan, in Byker depot Leyland Atlantean 605 & a hired in Leicester Leyland PD3 in Byker, c1976

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]]> Wed Dec 27 2006 Colwyn Bay UDC http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1169229.html The smallest of them all!! One service was run, from town to the Zoo. Wednesday 27 December 2006: The smallest of them all!! One service was run, from town to the Zoo.

Ford minibus KJC90P at the Zoo Bedford VAS (I think) CUN302L on the promenade

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]]> Wed Dec 27 2006 Hartlepool Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1168621.html Like its larger municipal neighbour, Hartlepool Transport fell into the clutches of Stagecoach. Tuesday 26 December 2006: Like its larger municipal neighbour, Hartlepool Transport fell into the clutches of Stagecoach.

Dennis saloon 30 in West Hartlepool, 1986 Leyland Leopard/ECW 37 in the town centre, 1978 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs single deckers 11 & 12 in the depot yard, 1979 Leyland PD2/Roe JEF709 & Leyland Leopard/Strachans PEF21 in the town, 1976 Bristol RE 84 on service in the town Bristol REs 77 & 91 in the depot yard Leyland Leopard/Strachans 30 in the depot yard Leyland PD2/Roe 28 in the depot yard Bristol RE/ECW 82 in the town Bristol RE/ECW 50 in the depot yard Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 101 in Leeds, 1988 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 103 in Newcastle, 1090 Bristol RE/ECW 43 at the depot, 1979 Leyland Leopard/Strachans no 19 in the town centre, 1978 Dennis/Wadham Stringer 22 in the town centre, 1986 Leyland National 2 no 16 at the depot in 1982 Bristol RE/ECW 85 in the town, 1982 Another view of 37 in the town centre, with a PD2 behind Leyland National 4 atthe depot, 1979

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 Teesside Municipal Transport/Cleveland Transit http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1168521.html 'Teesside Municipal Transport' was created on April 1st 1968 with the formation of the then new Teesside County Borough. The Bus operations were run by the 'Teesside Transport Committee', a committee consisting of senior management from each of the previous corporations. Stockton/Middlesbrough/TRTB). They ran the bus operations until further boundry changes occured on April 1st 1974, when Cleveland County was created, the new title for the Buses was a very cumbersome 'The Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Langbaugth (east Cleveland/formerly TRTB's area) joint Transport committee', however, as this was clearly far too long, an American sounding fleetname 'Cleveland Transit'was created, which gave the impression of a company, rather than a Municipal operator, an indication of how things were to be run in the future. Cleveland Transit existed like this until 1991, with a management buyout, when it became 'Cleveland Transit Ltd' a true private company divorced from council ownership, then in 1994, it became part of the Stagecoach group,as 'Stagecoach Transit'. currently it is now 'Stagecoach North East, Southern Division'. with the fleetname - ''Stagecoach on Teesside''. I am grateful to Christopher Hall for some excellent corrections & additional information regarding the pictures in this and other collections. Tuesday 26 December 2006: 'Teesside Municipal Transport' was created on April 1st 1968 with the formation of the then new Teesside County Borough. The Bus operations were run by the 'Teesside Transport Committee', a committee consisting of senior management from each of the previous corporations. Stockton/Middlesbrough/TRTB). They ran the bus operations until further boundry changes occured on April 1st 1974, when Cleveland County was created, the new title for the Buses was a very cumbersome 'The Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Langbaugth (east Cleveland/formerly TRTB's area) joint Transport committee', however, as this was clearly far too long, an American sounding fleetname 'Cleveland Transit'was created, which gave the impression of a company, rather than a Municipal operator, an indication of how things were to be run in the future. Cleveland Transit existed like this until 1991, with a management buyout, when it became 'Cleveland Transit Ltd' a true private company divorced from council ownership, then in 1994, it became part of the Stagecoach group,as 'Stagecoach Transit'. currently it is now 'Stagecoach North East, Southern Division'. with the fleetname - ''Stagecoach on Teesside''. I am grateful to Christopher Hall for some excellent corrections & additional information regarding the pictures in this and other collections.

TMT Leyland PD2 H105 at Stockton depot Ford 'A' series /NCME 317 in Middlesborough, 1981 Leyland Atlantean H17 in Stockton High Street Leyland Leopard/Roe S303 (ex TRTB) at Saltburn depot, withdrawn in 1981 Silver Jubilee bus S537 at Stockton depot, 1977 S344 again, Saltburn depot Leyland Atlantean L552 in Stockton Rebuilt Leyland Leopard 372 in Middlesborough bus station, 1988 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 373 at Stockton depot, 1977 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 380 in Stockton, 1978 Leyland Atlantean H27 in Stockton Leyland Atlantean L423 in Stockton, 1977 Ex Saltburn Motor Services Bedford/Duple S344 at Saltburn depot, 1976 In TMT days, ex Ribble Atlantean A57 in Stockton TMT Leyland PD2 H183 in Stockton Preserved Leyland Atlantean L544 re-united with a Teeside trolley at Sandtoft, 1991 Unusual Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 403 in Blackpool, 1982 Leyland Royal Tiger/Roe Doyen 955 in Stocton, 1997 Dodge S56/E Lancs 322 in Middlesborough bus station, 1987 Ex Ribble Atlantean H58 at Stockton depot Teesside RTB Leyland/Roe saloon 34 at the depot, Cargo Fleet, 1965 Bedford VAM/Plaxton 349 in Saltburn Ex Saltburn MS Plaxton coach 337 at Saltburn depot Stockton Corpn. AEC 10, ex City of Oxford, at the depot, c1967 Preserved Middlesborough CT Dennis Loline 99 at Sandtoft in 1999 Stockton CT Leyland PD2 53 at the depot, c1967 Middlesborough CT Guy/NCME 17 at the depot, c1967 Bristol VR/NCME H110 in Stockton, 1987 Duple Viceroy coach HXG6L at Saltburn depot L470 at Middlesborough depot Leyland Atlantean H85 at Stockton depot Stockton Corporation all Leyland PD2 8 at the depot, c1967 Leyland Olympian/ECW coach 983 in Newcastle, 1993 Leyland Tiger/Plaxton 454 in Blackpool, 1987 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 370 at Stockton, c1982 Leyland EA 315 at Saltburn depot, 1982 Bedford VAS/Plaxton 352 at Saltburn depot, 1980 Leyland Leopard/Duple 361 at Cargo Fleet depot, 1981 Bristol VR/NCME H113 in Stockton, 1981 Bedford/Plaxton bus S354 at Saltburn depot, 1981. Terrible weather! Dennis Dominator H201 in Stock, 1981 TMT Leyland Atlantean BXG532K in Stockton Another view of Leyland Atlantean L423 in Stockton, 1977 Willowbrook 002 no 372 at Cargo Fleet depot Leyland PD2/Roe JVN41E at Cargo Fleet depot Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 371 at Saltburn depot, 1981 Leyland Lynx 15 in Stockton, 1990 Ex Southdown Leyland PD3 500 at Sandtoft in 1988 Ex Teesside RTB Leyland PD2 H221 at Saltburn depot Bedford VAM/Plaxton 347 at Saltburn depot

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 Warrington Corporation/Borough Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1168500.html An interesting operation in this Cheshire town. More pictures soon! Tuesday 26 December 2006: An interesting operation in this Cheshire town. More pictures soon!

Leyland Olympian/NCME 63 in the town centre, 2004 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs no 75, in the 75th Anniversary livery, in the town centre, 1977 Daimler Fleetline/E Lancs 25 in the town centre Preserved no 27, a rare Leyland PD1/Alexander (I know it looks like a Leyland body). It's seen in Bridlington, 1980 Ex Brighton Leyland PD2 99 in the town, 1978 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 98 in the bus station, 1990 7' 6 Dennis Dart/NCME 223 in the town centre, 1992 Lothian Leyland PD3/Alexander EWS832D on loan in Warrington town centre, during a vehicle shortage in 1978 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 41 in the town centre, 1995 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 4 at the old bus station, 1974 Showing its 7ft 6ins width, Leyland 47 in the town centre Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 110, ex Eastbourne, in the bus station, 1990 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 102, ex Leicester, in the bus station, 1991 Dodge S56/Alexander D700THF in the town centre, 1995 Ex Greater Manchester 'decker 52 in Warrington town centre Dennis Dart/Plaxton 245 in Runcorn, 1995 Bristol RE/E Lancs LED712P in the town centre, 1995 Daimler Fleetline 38, ex Derby, in the town centre, 1982 Bristol RE/E Lancs 94 in the town, 1980 Leyland PD2/E Lancs 86 in the town centre, 1978 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 21 in the town centre, 1982 Dennis Dart/Marshall 10 in the bus station, 2000 Ex Derby Daimler Fleetline/Roe 39 in Warrington town centre Leyland Olympian/E Lancs 92 in the bus station, 1990 Ex London DMS type Daimler Fleetline 97 in the bus station, 1982 Dodge S56 minibus 102 in Warrington town centre Ex Chesterfield Dennis Falcon/E Lancs 67 leaves the bus station, 1995 Dennis Dart/Carlyle 217 in the bus station, 1991 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs F121XEM in the town centre, 1991 Atlanteans 75 & 103 in the town centre, 1978 Ex Eastbourne Leyland Atlantean 198 leaves the bus station Bristol RE/E Lancs 64 in the bus station, 1980 Leyland trainer bus 116 in the bus station, 1982 Blackpool Leyland 353 on loan to Warrington, in the town centre, 1978 Preserved Foden 112 in the Steamport Museum at Southport Leyland Atlantean 83 in the town centre Leyland Titan 84 in the town centre Leyland Atlantean 9 in the bus station Leyland 51 in the town centre Bristol RE/E Lancs 68 in the town centre Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 49 in the bus station, 1995 Ex London DMS type 98 in the town centre, 1982

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 Peterborough City Council http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1168460.html The newest of the concerns featured here. The council recently started their own bus services. Tuesday 26 December 2006: The newest of the concerns featured here. The council recently started their own bus services.

Renault minibus GN03PVT in Peterborough bus station, January 2006 Optare Solo MX05OUD in the bus station, January 2006 Optare Solo MX05OUE in the bus station, January 2006 Optare Solo MX05OUX in the bus station, 1th April 2006 Volkswagen minibus 602 in Peterborough, 25th October 2008 VW minibus AR08EWF & Optare Solo AE07GNX laying over in Peterborough, 2nd May 2009

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 Leicester City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1168456.html Now part of Firstbus. Prior to today, an interesting fleet was maintained. Tuesday 26 December 2006: Now part of Firstbus. Prior to today, an interesting fleet was maintained.

Dennis Dominator/Marshall 232 in the city centre MCW Metrobus 34 with Gibson fleetnames, city centre, 1984 Dennis Dominator/Marshall 232 in the city centre, 1979 Preserved Bristol RE/ECW 122 at Showbus, Woburn Abbey, 1992 Trainer bus 407 at Barlestone depot, 1982 Ford/Duple coach KAY10N in the city centre The AEC Matador towing vehicle at the depot Bristol RE/ECW 129 at the depot in 1980 Metro-Scania 136 in the city centre, 1980 Metro-Scania saloon 214 in the city centre, 1973 Metro-Scania 'decker 255 in Silver Jubilee livery, against the light, city centre, 1977 Metro-Scania 274 in the city centre, 1976 Leyland PD2 28 in the city centre, 1982 Leyland PD2 57 at the depot, 1980 Metro-Scania saloon 217 in the city centre Leyland Leopard/Plaxton Supreme FUT6V in the city centre, 1982 Leyland Atlantean/ECW 194 in the depot, 1980 Duple Dominant bus 320 in the city centre, 1986 Willowbrook Spacecar PJF14R in the depot Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 6 & Metro-Scania 159 in the depot, 1980 In tram livery, Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 262 in the city centre, 1987 A short lived operation in Loughborough - Trippit. Optare City Pacer D854CRY on service in the town, 1987 Leyland Titan no 16 in the city centre Leyland Tiger/Plaxton Paramount 20 in Norwich, 1985 Plaxton Paramount coach 24 in Sheffield, 1983 Dennis/E Lancs 61 on display in Doncaster, 1991 Preserved Leyland PD2 154 at Doncaster Rovers' ground, 1988 Preserved Leyland 164 at Doncaster Racecourse, 1978 Preserved 3 axle AEC Renown/NCME 329 in Blackpool, 1985 Preserved AEC Renown 190 at Sandtoft, 2003 Leyland Titan 27 in the city centre, in the days when the Bristol RE/ECW 129 in the city centre Metro-Scania 172 in the city centre Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 7 in the city centre Leyland Atlantean 185 in the depot Dodge minibus 752 in the city centre, 1993 Dennis Dominator 80 in the city centre, 1987 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 190 in the city centre, 1979 MCW Metrobus 37 in the city centre, 1980 AEC Renown 190 in the city centre Plaxton coach 9 at the London Bus Rally, Brockwell Park Dennis Dominator 244 in the depot Ford/Duple 10 in the depot Leyland Titan 20 in the depot, 1980 Leyland Atlantean 107 in the depot, 1980 Dennis Dominator 14o in the city centre, 1990 Metro-Scania 267 leaves the bus station, 1987 Dennis Dominator/E Lancs 100 in the city centre, 1986 Dodge S56 911 in Leicester city centre, 1995 Dennis Dominator 41 in central Leicester, circa 1982

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 Cardiff City Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1168452.html This operator, still going strong, has always had a very interesting fleet. Tuesday 26 December 2006: This operator, still going strong, has always had a very interesting fleet.

Preserved AEC Regent V 408DBO at the 1980 Bristol Bus Rally, restored to the old livery. Bendi-bus 602 in the city centre, 13th September 2006 Silver Jubilee Daimler Fleetline 566 in the bus station, 1977 Bristol LH/ECW 110 in the bus station, 1984. It was new to London Country. Daimle Fleetline 496 in the bus station, 1980 AEC Swift/Alexander 512 in the city centre New single decker 714 in Newport bus station, 28th April 2006 Dennis Dart/Alexander 026 leaving the bus station, 14th August 2006 Dennis Dart 216 in Penarth, 15th August 2006 Leyland Lynx 2 no 271 in the city centre, January 2006 Ailsa/NCME 417 leaving the bus station, 14th August 2006 Leyland PD2 502 in the old livery, bus station, 1974 Leyland Olympian/E Lancs 512 in the bus station, 1984 Bendi-bus 610 in the city centre, 14th August 2006 In advert livery, 703 in the city centre, January 2006 711 in the bus station, January 2006 AEC Swift/Alexander 512 in the bus station, 1977 AEC Regent V 412 in the bus station Ex Tyne & Wear PTE Leyland Atlantean 513 in the bus station, 1979 MCW Metrorider 157 in Penarth, 1989 Leyland Leopard/Duple coach 1 in Cardiff bus station, 1981 Open top Guy Arab 434 at the bus station in 1980 Mercedes minibus 112 at the bus station in 1986 Midi Seddon 103 in the bus station, 1980 Bristol VR/Alexander 329 in the city centre Guy Arab/Alexander 465 at the bus station AEC Regent V 411 in the city centre AEC Regent V trainer bus 382 in the bus station Daimler Fleetline 565 in Caerphilly Leyland National 201 at the bus station Daimler Fleetline 482 in Caerphilly Bristol VR/ECW 604 in the city centre Daimler Fleetline 540 in the old livery, Cardiff bus station Guy Arab/Alexander 461 at the bus station Daimler Fleetline 533 in the bus station, 1981 Bristol VR/Alexander 343 in tram livery, Cardiff bus station, 1981 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 02 at Cardiff bus station, 1984 Daimler Fleetline 477 in the bus station, c1975 Guy Arab/Alexander 440 at the bus station Bristol VR/Alexander 329 in the bus station Bristol VR/Willowbrook 325 in the bus station Bristol VR/ECW 586 in the bus station Daimler Fleetline 581 in Cardiff bus station Open top Guy Arab 424 in the city centre AEC Regent V 417 in the old livery at the bus station Leyland service vehicle KBO35P in the bus station

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]]> Tue Dec 26 2006 Reading Transport http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1167921.html Still going strong today, running buses in Reading and Newbury. Monday 25 December 2006: Still going strong today, running buses in Reading and Newbury.

AEC tower wagon332 at the depot, 1991 AEC Reliance/Burlingham 250 at the depot, 1978 Optare Spectra 701 in the town centre, 1993 Jumbo Bristol VR/NCME 36 in advert livery, at the depot, on a foggy day Leyland Olympian 86 at Aldgate, London, in 1987 No. 9, one of the latest buses in Newbury, 8th December 2006 No. 12, one of the latest buses in Newbury, 8th December 2006 Metro-Scania 125 in the town centre, 1978 Bristol RE/Strachans 258 at the station, 1978 Dennis Loline 36 at the station, 1973 Leyland National 383 in Reading, 1993 Metro-Scania 405 at the station, 1984 Metro-Scania 424 at the station, 1984 AEC Regent III no 4 at the station, 1973 Wright saloon 1009 arriving at the station, December 2005 Plaxton 'decker 475 at the station, December 2005 Optare Spectra 711 at the station, December 2005 Optare Spectra 723 in Golden Jubilee colours, Reading, December 2005 Optare Spectra 725 at the station, December 2005 New 'decker 811 in the town centre, December 2005 Wright saloon 974 at the station, December 2005 Goldline coach 211 at the station, May 2006 Ex Bee-Line Leyland National 340 in Newbury Optare Excel 908 at the station Preserved AEC Regent III no 98 at Sandtoft Metro-Scania 121 on a foggy day at Reading station MCW Metrobus 190 on an enthusiasts' visit to Sandtoft, 1982 Preserved AEC Regent 47 at Doncaster Race Course, 1986 Mercedes 811D/Optare StarRider 93 in Newbury, 1993 Rare MCW Metrorider coach 216 at Newbury, 1993 VW/Optare City Pacer 214 at Reading Station, 1996 Leyland Titan 76 at the station, 1989 MAN/Optare Vecta 801 in Newbury, 1993 Leyland Tiger/Plaxton 201 at Sonning on a private hire, 1984 MCW Mk II Metrobus 469 at the depot in 1991 New saloon 974 at the station in 2004 Leyland Titan 77 at the station Metro-Scania 102 at the station Preserved AEC Reliance/Burlingham 12 at Sandtoft in 1979 Optare Excel 912 in Fastrack livery, visiting Sandtoft in 1997 AEC Reliance/Burlingham 211 in the town centre, c1973 Bristol VR/NCME 25 in the town centre, c1974 Coach seated MCW Mark II Metrobuses 147 & 148 at Aldgate, London, 1984 The latest livery on 'decker 639 at Reading station, 24th November 2007 Wright saloon 1023 at Reading station, 24th November 2007 Dennis Dart SLF/Caetano HV52WTF in Newbury colours, Reading station, 24th November 2007 Plaxton 'decker 476 in the latest livery, Reading station, 24th November 2007 Optare Spectra 727 at the station, 24th November 2007 East Lancs 'decker 831 at the station, 24th November 2007

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]]> Mon Dec 25 2006 London Transport (Part 1) http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1167863.html This is going to be a big collection! London Buses up to privatisation in the 1990s. Monday 25 December 2006: This is going to be a big collection! London Buses up to privatisation in the 1990s.

AEC Regal IV RF btype MXX18 at Kingston A former Leeds CT Daimler/Roe, working as the Dennis test bus, on loan to London Transport, Paddington, 1977 AEC Regal IV RF427 at Loughton, c1973 Preserved RM8 at Netley Park, Hants., July 1990 AEC Regal IV RF type registered MXX438 at Passingford Bridge, Essex, c1975 AEC Routemaster RM373 at Chingford Ford Transit FS21 at Golders Green AEC Routemaster RM 198CLT in advert livery, Aldgate Preserved Green Line RMC4 at Netley Park, Hants, July 1985 AEC Regent III RT type NLL627 at Abridge, Essex AEC Routemaster RML2696 at Kings Cross AEC Regal IV RF483 at Bellingham on a rail replacement, c1973 Metro-Scania MD89 passing Catford Garage LT subsidiary Leaside Buses AEC Regent V RV1 at waltham Abbey, 1994 Preserved AEC Regent RT3251 at Cuffley in 1992 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF442 at St Pauls Walden, 4th November 2006 AEC Regal IV RF type NLE538 at Richmond, 1976 AEC Regent RT3872 at East Croydon, 1978 Optare City Pacers on the Embankment, 1987 Ex West Yorkshire PTE MCW Metrobus/Alexander M449 at Potters Bar station, 1988 Dennis Lance/Alexander LA9 at Victoria, 1992 Daimler Fleetline DMS2119 in Catford, 1976 AEC Regent RT744 at Catford Garage, 1976 Daimler Fleetline DMS type MLK541L in Catford, 1976 AEC Regal IV RF429 in Kingston Garage, 1976 Bristol LH BL39 at Kingston in 1976 Southend Transport Leyland CJN433C on loan to London Transport at South Croydon, 1976 AEC Routemaster RM770 at Chislehurst, 1982 Bristol LH BL95, operated for Hillingdon Council, at Harefield in 1978 Leyland Olympian/E Lancs coach C202DYE in Eastbourne, 1987 Preserved AEC Regal T type ELP228 & AEC Q CGJ188 at Cobham in 2006 Optare Delta DA17 at Barking in 1993 Preserved Leyland RTL453 at the 1978 Bristol Bus Rally Preserved Guy utility G351 on display at Crich, 1969 Preserved AEC Regal IV RF366 in Poole, 1995 Preserved Routemaster RM15 at Canvey Island Rally, October 2005 Preserved RT1702 & RT3251 at Canvey Rally, October 2005 Preserved green Routemaster RML2306 at Canvey Island, October 2005 Daimler Fleetline DMS642 at Catford Garage, c1973 Ford Transit FS22 at Chiswick Works, 1984 Leyland National LS35 at Richmond Metro-Scania MD type KJD213P at Kings Cross AEC Routemasters RM1-4 at Chiswick Works open day, 1984 AEC Routemaster RM151 at Petts Wood AEC Regent RT type JXC155 at Stratford, 1973 Dennis Lance/Alexander J101WSC at Victoria, with Selkent names AEC Merlin VLW44G at Walthamstow, c1974 Preserved AEC Regent RT1702 on wedding duties at Catford Garage, c1974 AEC Merlin VLW355G at Potters Bar Garage, 1973 DMS type Daimler Fleetline THM555M at Potters Bar Garage, 1973

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]]> Mon Dec 25 2006 Douglas Corporation http://themunicipals.fotopic.net/c1167850.html Merged with Road Services to form Isle of Man National Transport in the mid 1970s. Monday 25 December 2006: Merged with Road Services to form Isle of Man National Transport in the mid 1970s.

Ex LUT AEC Reliance 38 in Douglas, 1975 Ex LUT AEC Reliance 38 in Douglas, 1975, in colour this time AEC Regent III 60 in Douglas in 1975 Bedford VAS 7 in the bus station, 1975 AEC Regent III 68, preserved, at the Bistol Bus Rally in 1980 Preserved AEC Regent III 63 at Sandtoft Transport Centre AEC Regal IV 33 & Regent III 64 laid up at the bus station parking area, 1975 AEC Regent V 73 in the bus station, 1975 Preserved Leyland Comet 21 at Heaton Park, Manchester, September 1994 AEC Regal IV XMN290 poking out of the depot, 1975 AEC Regent V 15 at the bus station, 1975 AEC Regal IV 33 at the bus station, 1975 Bedford/Willowbrook 19 at Douglas bus station, 1975 Preserved Leyland Comet KMN519 seen high above Halifax, 1994 Bedford/Willowbrook 18 at Douglas bus station, 1975 A colour view of AEC Regent III 63 at Sandtoft in 2003 Preserved Daimler 52 in Doncaster