SCT '61 Photo Index
Bristol Half-Cab Single Deckers
Bristol Half-Cab Single Deckers
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1. HY6504
2057, HY6504 seems, with a bit of research, to have been quite a significant vehicle as from what I can make out it was the first Bristol J, but I’m open to correction. It’s a lot older than it looks, being new as early as 1932 as a demonstrator to Southern National. It was rebodied in 1945 with this BBW B33D body and presumably fitted with a PV2 radiator at the same time. It lasted until 1958.
Photo taken Beach Road Bus Station, Weston-super-Mare
2057, HY6504 seems, with a bit of research, to have been quite a significant vehicle as from what I can make out it was the first Bristol J, but I’m open to correction. It’s a lot older than it looks, being new as early as 1932 as a demonstrator to Southern National. It was rebodied in 1945 with this BBW B33D body and presumably fitted with a PV2 radiator at the same time. It lasted until 1958.
Photo taken Beach Road Bus Station, Weston-super-Mare
2. FJ8967
Bristol H4B, Western National 137, FJ8967 dates from 1933, converted to Bristol H5G in 1939 and rebodied by Bristol B35R in 1942
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 2009, between Loddiswell and Kingsbridge
Bristol H4B, Western National 137, FJ8967 dates from 1933, converted to Bristol H5G in 1939 and rebodied by Bristol B35R in 1942
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 2009, between Loddiswell and Kingsbridge
3. FJ8967
Western National were well represented at the Kingsbridge Running Day, the oldest of their vehicles present being 1933 Bristol H 137, FJ8967. Its present body is by Bristol and was fitted in 1942 and is painted in the style it would have carried when new, with wartime white markings. It is in Kingsbridge Bus Station ready to leave (despite the indicator showing Frogmore) for California Cross.
Photo taken Saturday 21 September 2013, Kingsbridge Bus Station
Western National were well represented at the Kingsbridge Running Day, the oldest of their vehicles present being 1933 Bristol H 137, FJ8967. Its present body is by Bristol and was fitted in 1942 and is painted in the style it would have carried when new, with wartime white markings. It is in Kingsbridge Bus Station ready to leave (despite the indicator showing Frogmore) for California Cross.
Photo taken Saturday 21 September 2013, Kingsbridge Bus Station
4. HY8339
Say, Gloucester acquired HY8339 from Bristol Tramways in August 1956 and withdrew it in September 1958. It was a Bristol J new as a demonstrator in March 1933 with a Bristol B36R body. It was acquired by Bristol Tramways in June 1934 and numbered J122, being renumbered 2007 in 1937 when it received a Gardner 5LW engine.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
Say, Gloucester acquired HY8339 from Bristol Tramways in August 1956 and withdrew it in September 1958. It was a Bristol J new as a demonstrator in March 1933 with a Bristol B36R body. It was acquired by Bristol Tramways in June 1934 and numbered J122, being renumbered 2007 in 1937 when it received a Gardner 5LW engine.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
5. AHU803
AHU803 is preserved as Bristol Omnibus 2355 with B35R body, originally a Bristol J with C26F body, now preserved by the BVBG
Photo taken Sunday 13 January 2013, Chilcompton
AHU803 is preserved as Bristol Omnibus 2355 with B35R body, originally a Bristol J with C26F body, now preserved by the BVBG
Photo taken Sunday 13 January 2013, Chilcompton
6. HN9765
United AS LH165 HN9765, a Bristol H built in 1934 with ECOC B36R bodywork.
Photo taken 1934, Lowestoft
United AS LH165 HN9765, a Bristol H built in 1934 with ECOC B36R bodywork.
Photo taken 1934, Lowestoft
7. OD7824
Western National 139, OD7824, a Bristol H built in 1934 with ECOC B32R bodywork.
Photo taken 1934, Lowestoft
Western National 139, OD7824, a Bristol H built in 1934 with ECOC B32R bodywork.
Photo taken 1934, Lowestoft
8. BHW432
BHW432, a Bristol NW4B with Bristol 32 seat body, new to Bristol Tramways in 1935 and rebodied in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 3 May 1998, Llandudno
BHW432, a Bristol NW4B with Bristol 32 seat body, new to Bristol Tramways in 1935 and rebodied in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 3 May 1998, Llandudno
9. BHW432
Second shot of BHW432, a Bristol NW4B with Bristol 32 seat body, new to Bristol Tramways in 1935 and rebodied in 1949, in use as a fairground vehicle.
Photo taken Sunday 3 May 1998, Llandudno
Second shot of BHW432, a Bristol NW4B with Bristol 32 seat body, new to Bristol Tramways in 1935 and rebodied in 1949, in use as a fairground vehicle.
Photo taken Sunday 3 May 1998, Llandudno
10. JN8566
The third batch of Bristol single deckers were intended for use (together with three contemporary open top double deckers) on the Sea Front services, had different opening windows and were in cream livery. Prewar (and possibly for a short time afterwards) they carried side route boards reading "Sea Front Service". JN8566 is seen here opposite the Kursaal on Sea Front service 19, probably in 1951.
Photo taken c. 1951, Kursaal, Southend
The third batch of Bristol single deckers were intended for use (together with three contemporary open top double deckers) on the Sea Front services, had different opening windows and were in cream livery. Prewar (and possibly for a short time afterwards) they carried side route boards reading "Sea Front Service". JN8566 is seen here opposite the Kursaal on Sea Front service 19, probably in 1951.
Photo taken c. 1951, Kursaal, Southend
11. ADV121
Bristol single decker ADV121 converted to become “The Frying Pan” transport snack bar. The Calor gas cylinder attached to it suggests that it is at its operating location.
Photo taken 1950s
Bristol single decker ADV121 converted to become “The Frying Pan” transport snack bar. The Calor gas cylinder attached to it suggests that it is at its operating location.
Photo taken 1950s
12. CHU588
Dating from 1936 Bristol Tramways J222, CHU568, was a Bristol JJW originally with a Bristol B34D body. It was renumbered to 2043 in 1937 and rebodied in 1949 with a Bristol B35R body to Tilling Group specification and a PV2 radiator, as seen here in the garage in Gloucester, having been fitted with a Gardner 5LW engine to replace the Bristol JW one in 1937.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester Garage
Dating from 1936 Bristol Tramways J222, CHU568, was a Bristol JJW originally with a Bristol B34D body. It was renumbered to 2043 in 1937 and rebodied in 1949 with a Bristol B35R body to Tilling Group specification and a PV2 radiator, as seen here in the garage in Gloucester, having been fitted with a Gardner 5LW engine to replace the Bristol JW one in 1937.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester Garage
13. CHW51
Seen at Say's Gloucester garage is CHW51, a Bristol JNW new as Bristol Tramways N86 in 1936 with a Bristol B34D body. Renumbered C628 in 1937, it was fitted with a 5LW engine in 1938 and renumbered C2701.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
Seen at Say's Gloucester garage is CHW51, a Bristol JNW new as Bristol Tramways N86 in 1936 with a Bristol B34D body. Renumbered C628 in 1937, it was fitted with a 5LW engine in 1938 and renumbered C2701.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
14. JA5528
This is JA5528, North Western 728, dating from June 1936 a Bristol JO5G originally with Eastern Counties (4218) B31R body but rebodied by Brush B31R in 1946. It is part of the Quantock Heritage collection.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 2015, Private site near Wiveliscombe
This is JA5528, North Western 728, dating from June 1936 a Bristol JO5G originally with Eastern Counties (4218) B31R body but rebodied by Brush B31R in 1946. It is part of the Quantock Heritage collection.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 2015, Private site near Wiveliscombe
15. JN6883
Westcliff did not obtain any new single deckers from 1931, when a large batch of Dennis EVs were purchased, up to 1936 when the first Bristols arrived. These were JO5Gs with Eastern Counties (later ECW) bodywork, one of the first batch being JN6883, with bus body, photographed in Fairfax Drive yard on 10th July 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 10 July 1955, Fairfax Drive Depot, Southend
Westcliff did not obtain any new single deckers from 1931, when a large batch of Dennis EVs were purchased, up to 1936 when the first Bristols arrived. These were JO5Gs with Eastern Counties (later ECW) bodywork, one of the first batch being JN6883, with bus body, photographed in Fairfax Drive yard on 10th July 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 10 July 1955, Fairfax Drive Depot, Southend
16. JN7501
Several of the Bristol single deckers were to DP standard, with coach seats, slightly more ornate mouldings and, at least at first, in coach livery. JN7501 is from the second batch, also delivered in 1936, and photographed at the Wilson Road terminus of route 9 (about 100 yards from the photographer's house), probably in 1951.
Photo taken c. 1951, Wilson Road, Southend
Several of the Bristol single deckers were to DP standard, with coach seats, slightly more ornate mouldings and, at least at first, in coach livery. JN7501 is from the second batch, also delivered in 1936, and photographed at the Wilson Road terminus of route 9 (about 100 yards from the photographer's house), probably in 1951.
Photo taken c. 1951, Wilson Road, Southend
17. BWT760
West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 2 August 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 2 August 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
18. BWT760
A nearside shot of West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G which was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 13 September 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
A nearside shot of West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G which was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 13 September 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
19. BWT760
BWT760 was West Yorkshire 965, a 1937 Bristol JO5G rebuilt by the company in 1952 to 30ft long with a front entrance.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
BWT760 was West Yorkshire 965, a 1937 Bristol JO5G rebuilt by the company in 1952 to 30ft long with a front entrance.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
20. DT9084
Former Doncaster Corporation 10, DT9084, a Bristol JO5G with Roe B32F body, one of a batch of three new in 1937. It was withdrawn in 1949 and sold to Kildare Coaches of Carcroft.
Photo taken August 1961, Garvic Fair
Former Doncaster Corporation 10, DT9084, a Bristol JO5G with Roe B32F body, one of a batch of three new in 1937. It was withdrawn in 1949 and sold to Kildare Coaches of Carcroft.
Photo taken August 1961, Garvic Fair
21. ENO945
A line up of withdrawn Eastern National buses including what looks like on the right 250, ENO945, a Bristol JO5G with ECW B31R body, new in 1937 and recorded as withdrawn in 1957 and sold to dealer AMCC in June 1958. Behind are two pre-war Ks and two ex-BH&D open toppers.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
A line up of withdrawn Eastern National buses including what looks like on the right 250, ENO945, a Bristol JO5G with ECW B31R body, new in 1937 and recorded as withdrawn in 1957 and sold to dealer AMCC in June 1958. Behind are two pre-war Ks and two ex-BH&D open toppers.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
22. FNO794
Eastern National 3721, FNO794, a Bristol JO5G with ECOC B31R body, new in 1937. It is seen with London Transport markings, temporaily transferred for a few months when ENOC's Grays services were taken over by LT in September 1951.
Photo taken 1951/2, Grays
Eastern National 3721, FNO794, a Bristol JO5G with ECOC B31R body, new in 1937. It is seen with London Transport markings, temporaily transferred for a few months when ENOC's Grays services were taken over by LT in September 1951.
Photo taken 1951/2, Grays
23. JN8566
Westcliff Motor Services JN8566, a Bristol JO5G new in 1937
Photo taken mid to late 1940s?, West of Southend Pier
Westcliff Motor Services JN8566, a Bristol JO5G new in 1937
Photo taken mid to late 1940s?, West of Southend Pier
24. JN8567
Eastern National JN8567, a Bristol JO5G with Eastern Counties B35R body, new in 1937, seen here in Broadway Market, Southend about to leave on route 12 to Creeksea. JN8567 was new to Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services and like the rest of the fleet, it passed to Eastern National in 1955, gaining the fleet number 248 and lasting until around 1958/9.
Photo taken 1953, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Eastern National JN8567, a Bristol JO5G with Eastern Counties B35R body, new in 1937, seen here in Broadway Market, Southend about to leave on route 12 to Creeksea. JN8567 was new to Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services and like the rest of the fleet, it passed to Eastern National in 1955, gaining the fleet number 248 and lasting until around 1958/9.
Photo taken 1953, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
25. AJA105
North Western Road Car Co. Ltd. 1938 Bristol L5G with 1950 Burlingham B35R body. Fleet no. 353, AJA105.
Photo taken Summer 1959, Broken Cross, Macclesfield
North Western Road Car Co. Ltd. 1938 Bristol L5G with 1950 Burlingham B35R body. Fleet no. 353, AJA105.
Photo taken Summer 1959, Broken Cross, Macclesfield
26. AJA118
Preserved North Western 364, AJA118, a 1938 Bristol L5G, rebodied by Burlingham in 1950 (and also given a post war style radiator).
Photo taken May 1998, Manchester Museum of Transport
Preserved North Western 364, AJA118, a 1938 Bristol L5G, rebodied by Burlingham in 1950 (and also given a post war style radiator).
Photo taken May 1998, Manchester Museum of Transport
27. AJA118
North Western 364, AJA118, a Bristol L5G, delivered in 1938 as no. 918 with ECOC B35R body. Rebuilt and rebodied in 1950 with a Burlingham B35R body. Withdrawn in 1963, purchased by Mike Goodwyn in 1964 and preserved.
Photo taken Summer 1959, Parsonage Road, Ladybarn, Manchester
North Western 364, AJA118, a Bristol L5G, delivered in 1938 as no. 918 with ECOC B35R body. Rebuilt and rebodied in 1950 with a Burlingham B35R body. Withdrawn in 1963, purchased by Mike Goodwyn in 1964 and preserved.
Photo taken Summer 1959, Parsonage Road, Ladybarn, Manchester
28. AJA132
Preserved North Western 372, AJA132, a 1938 Bristol L5G, rebodied by Burlingham in 1950 (and also given a post war style radiator).
Photo taken Sunday 1 April 2007, Longcross
Preserved North Western 372, AJA132, a 1938 Bristol L5G, rebodied by Burlingham in 1950 (and also given a post war style radiator).
Photo taken Sunday 1 April 2007, Longcross
29. AJA139
Seen in the Bus Station in Matlock is North Western, Stockport 375, AJA139, which was a Bristol L5G with a Burlingham B35R body.
Photo taken Saturday 20 February 1960, Matlock Bus Station
Seen in the Bus Station in Matlock is North Western, Stockport 375, AJA139, which was a Bristol L5G with a Burlingham B35R body.
Photo taken Saturday 20 February 1960, Matlock Bus Station
30. BOW169
Hants & Dorset, BOW169, is a Bristol L5G of 1938. It was transferred to Wilts & Dorset in 1952, then converted to a Service Vehicle in 1956 and has been in preservation for many years.
Photo taken Sunday 20 March 1977, Bradford Interchange
Hants & Dorset, BOW169, is a Bristol L5G of 1938. It was transferred to Wilts & Dorset in 1952, then converted to a Service Vehicle in 1956 and has been in preservation for many years.
Photo taken Sunday 20 March 1977, Bradford Interchange
31. BOW169
Hants & Dorset BOW169, a late prewar Bristol L5G which had been converted into an ancilliary vehicle.
Photo taken Sunday 27 June 1976, Cardiff Rally
Hants & Dorset BOW169, a late prewar Bristol L5G which had been converted into an ancilliary vehicle.
Photo taken Sunday 27 June 1976, Cardiff Rally
32. BOW170
A line up of three Hants and Dorset Bristols taken on a visit around 1955 to Southampton depot. From left to right are AFX752, BOW170 and ERU594.
Photo taken c.1955, Grosvenor Square Depot, Southampton
A line up of three Hants and Dorset Bristols taken on a visit around 1955 to Southampton depot. From left to right are AFX752, BOW170 and ERU594.
Photo taken c.1955, Grosvenor Square Depot, Southampton
33. CWT857
West Yorkshire SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with E.C.W. B32F body, It was on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service as depicted on the 'bible' indicator display.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
West Yorkshire SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with E.C.W. B32F body, It was on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service as depicted on the 'bible' indicator display.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
34. CWT857
West Yorkshire, Harrogate SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body fitted with the older 'bible' destination display, and waits in one half of Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford, the other half of which can be seen on the other side of Chester Street.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire, Harrogate SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body fitted with the older 'bible' destination display, and waits in one half of Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford, the other half of which can be seen on the other side of Chester Street.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
35. DHN482
In response to the superbly restored by LVVS BG147, here is a further variation on the theme. BLO18, DHN482, a pre war L5G rebodied with a post war ECW body.
Photo taken early 1960, Darlington Grange Road workshops
In response to the superbly restored by LVVS BG147, here is a further variation on the theme. BLO18, DHN482, a pre war L5G rebodied with a post war ECW body.
Photo taken early 1960, Darlington Grange Road workshops
36. ETT956
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 262, ETT956, a Bristol LL5G from 1938 with a 1955 ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 2004, Alton
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 262, ETT956, a Bristol LL5G from 1938 with a 1955 ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 2004, Alton
37. ETT956
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 262, ETT956, a Bristol LL5G from 1938 with a 1955 ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Alton
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 262, ETT956, a Bristol LL5G from 1938 with a 1955 ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Alton
38. ETT956
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 262, ETT956, a Bristol LL5G with a 1955 ECW B39F body, new as L5G in June 1938. It's seen picking up alongside the "George" on the A350 at Longbridge Deverill during the Wiltshire Vintage Bus Running Day, having run in from further afield.
Photo taken Sunday 28 September 1997, Longbridge Deverill
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 262, ETT956, a Bristol LL5G with a 1955 ECW B39F body, new as L5G in June 1938. It's seen picking up alongside the "George" on the A350 at Longbridge Deverill during the Wiltshire Vintage Bus Running Day, having run in from further afield.
Photo taken Sunday 28 September 1997, Longbridge Deverill
39. ETT956
Western National 262, ETT956, a Bristol L5G was new in April 1938 with a Mumford body. It was rebodied with a Beadle body after the original had been destroyed in 1943 and then the chassis was lengthened and fitted with an Eastern Coachworks B39R body in 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 2 May 1971
Western National 262, ETT956, a Bristol L5G was new in April 1938 with a Mumford body. It was rebodied with a Beadle body after the original had been destroyed in 1943 and then the chassis was lengthened and fitted with an Eastern Coachworks B39R body in 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 2 May 1971
41. FAE60
FAE60 is a 1938 Bristol L5G fully restored in 2015. It was new to Bristol who converted it to a lorry in 1952 and then to a tower wagon in 1956. It is now owned by Crosville Motors of Weston Super Mare.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 2015, Taunton
FAE60 is a 1938 Bristol L5G fully restored in 2015. It was new to Bristol who converted it to a lorry in 1952 and then to a tower wagon in 1956. It is now owned by Crosville Motors of Weston Super Mare.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 2015, Taunton
42. GPU432
Eastern National GPU432, a Bristol/ECW L5G new in 1938 with fleet number 3780, renumbered in 1954 to 275. It lasted with Eastern National until 1959.
Photo taken 1956, London Euston Square
Eastern National GPU432, a Bristol/ECW L5G new in 1938 with fleet number 3780, renumbered in 1954 to 275. It lasted with Eastern National until 1959.
Photo taken 1956, London Euston Square
43. JA7747
The former North Western 336, JA7747, is a Bristol L5G from 1938 but carrying a 1950 Burlingham B35R body.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 February 1964, Wakefield
The former North Western 336, JA7747, is a Bristol L5G from 1938 but carrying a 1950 Burlingham B35R body.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 February 1964, Wakefield
44. JA7752
North Western, Stockport 339, JA7752, a Bristol L5G is seen in Piccadilly Bus Station in Manchester. It had been new in 1938 as number 852 with an Eastern Coachworks B31R body but is seen here with the Burlingham B35R body fitted in 1950 at which time it was renumbered to 339.
Photo taken Saturday 25 January 1958, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester
North Western, Stockport 339, JA7752, a Bristol L5G is seen in Piccadilly Bus Station in Manchester. It had been new in 1938 as number 852 with an Eastern Coachworks B31R body but is seen here with the Burlingham B35R body fitted in 1950 at which time it was renumbered to 339.
Photo taken Saturday 25 January 1958, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester
45. AJN826
Another photo taken in Leigh Beck garage, ex ENOC/WMS/Canvey and District, of Eastern National (or possibly Westcliff) 277, AJN826, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1939 to Westcliff Motor Services.
Photo taken mid 1950s, Leigh Beck Garage, Canvey Island
Another photo taken in Leigh Beck garage, ex ENOC/WMS/Canvey and District, of Eastern National (or possibly Westcliff) 277, AJN826, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1939 to Westcliff Motor Services.
Photo taken mid 1950s, Leigh Beck Garage, Canvey Island
46. CDL605
Southern Vectis 814, CDL605, was a 1939 Bristol L5G with Harrington B35R body seen here in in 1955.
Photo taken 1955, Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis 814, CDL605, was a 1939 Bristol L5G with Harrington B35R body seen here in in 1955.
Photo taken 1955, Isle of Wight
47. CDL614
Former Southern Vectis 823, CDL614, seen here with contractor Gee. It was a Bristol L5G new in May 1939 with a Margham B35R body.
Photo taken Sunday 29 January 1961, Smiths of Reading Garage
Former Southern Vectis 823, CDL614, seen here with contractor Gee. It was a Bristol L5G new in May 1939 with a Margham B35R body.
Photo taken Sunday 29 January 1961, Smiths of Reading Garage
48. CVF842
Southern National 377, CVF842, ending its days in Padstow, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with 1955 extended bodywork to B39R. New to Eastern Counties, via Lincolnshire to Southern National.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 May 1974, Padstow
Southern National 377, CVF842, ending its days in Padstow, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with 1955 extended bodywork to B39R. New to Eastern Counties, via Lincolnshire to Southern National.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 May 1974, Padstow
49. CVF842
Preserved Southern National 377, CVF842, seen at the Bristol Vintage Bus Group Running day on 31st July, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with bodywork extended to B39R in 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2016
Preserved Southern National 377, CVF842, seen at the Bristol Vintage Bus Group Running day on 31st July, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with bodywork extended to B39R in 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2016
50. CWY962
West Yorkshire SG23, CWY962, seen on the parking area adjacent to Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1956, near Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire SG23, CWY962, seen on the parking area adjacent to Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1956, near Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
51. CWY982
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-71, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork converted to B33D. Originally registered CWY982 and new as West Yorkshire RC 152 this was still soldiering on despite being over 40 years old.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-71, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork converted to B33D. Originally registered CWY982 and new as West Yorkshire RC 152 this was still soldiering on despite being over 40 years old.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
52. DDV33
Fok Lei, Macau, M-19-07, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork modified to B33D in Macau.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-19-07, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork modified to B33D in Macau.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
53. DDV38
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-70, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-70, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
54. DOD518
Western National 333, DOD518, is a 1939 Bristol L5G with 1949 Beadle body, now owned by the 333 Bus Group.
Photo taken Saturday 20 June 1987, Highnam, near Gloucester
Western National 333, DOD518, is a 1939 Bristol L5G with 1949 Beadle body, now owned by the 333 Bus Group.
Photo taken Saturday 20 June 1987, Highnam, near Gloucester
55. ERU513
Hants & Dorset breakdown tender ERU513, a rebuilt Bristol L5G, new in 1939 as fleet number TS702, renumbered 749 in January 1950, rebodied in 1951 with a 1947 Beadle B32R body and withdrawn from normal service in 1957.
Photo taken 1980, Hants & Dorset Garage, Poole
Hants & Dorset breakdown tender ERU513, a rebuilt Bristol L5G, new in 1939 as fleet number TS702, renumbered 749 in January 1950, rebodied in 1951 with a 1947 Beadle B32R body and withdrawn from normal service in 1957.
Photo taken 1980, Hants & Dorset Garage, Poole
56. GL6624
GL6624, a Bristol L5G seen at Say's Gloucester garage was new in 1939 as Bath Tramways 2259 with a Bristol B32F body. After withdrawal in 1955 it passed to Say who ran it until September 1958 when it was broken up.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
GL6624, a Bristol L5G seen at Say's Gloucester garage was new in 1939 as Bath Tramways 2259 with a Bristol B32F body. After withdrawal in 1955 it passed to Say who ran it until September 1958 when it was broken up.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
57. CET440
CET440, originally owned by Rotherham Corporation. It started life as 157, a Bristol L5G with East Lancs body new in 1940, and was converted during the 1950s (?) and used by Rotherham until the closure of their trolleybus system in October 1965.
Photo taken 1969, Bournemouth Depot
CET440, originally owned by Rotherham Corporation. It started life as 157, a Bristol L5G with East Lancs body new in 1940, and was converted during the 1950s (?) and used by Rotherham until the closure of their trolleybus system in October 1965.
Photo taken 1969, Bournemouth Depot
58. CET440
Preserved Rotherham CET440 a Bristol L5G with an East Lancs body new in 1940 was converted to an overhead tower wagon for use in connection with the trolleybus system.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1968, A23, South of Crawley
Preserved Rotherham CET440 a Bristol L5G with an East Lancs body new in 1940 was converted to an overhead tower wagon for use in connection with the trolleybus system.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1968, A23, South of Crawley
59. DWW581
DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
60. DWW581
Rear view of DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1968, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Rear view of DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1968, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
61. DWW594
Fok-Lei, Macau, L114 M-16-04, a Bristol L5G built in 1940 with Union Auto Body Builders B31D bodywork from 1975. New as West Yorkshire RC 189 with ECW B32F bodywork and registered DWW594.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok-Lei, Macau, L114 M-16-04, a Bristol L5G built in 1940 with Union Auto Body Builders B31D bodywork from 1975. New as West Yorkshire RC 189 with ECW B32F bodywork and registered DWW594.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
62. DWW595
DWW595, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 190, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 5/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
DWW595, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 190, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 5/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
63. DWW608
DWW608 was a Bristol L5G with ECW B32F body, new as West Yorkshire Road Car Co. no. 204 in May 1940, but not entering service until a year later, in May 1941. In 1954 it was renumbered SG 94.
Photo taken c.1959-64, Exhibition Square, York
DWW608 was a Bristol L5G with ECW B32F body, new as West Yorkshire Road Car Co. no. 204 in May 1940, but not entering service until a year later, in May 1941. In 1954 it was renumbered SG 94.
Photo taken c.1959-64, Exhibition Square, York
64. FHN833
United Automobile Services BG147, FHN833, a 1940 Bristol L5G with an ECW B35F body at Pyke Road in North Hykeham during the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 5 November 2017, Pyke Road, North Hykeham
United Automobile Services BG147, FHN833, a 1940 Bristol L5G with an ECW B35F body at Pyke Road in North Hykeham during the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 5 November 2017, Pyke Road, North Hykeham
65. FHN833
United Automobile Services BG147, FHN833, a 1940 Bristol L5G with an ECW B35F body at Pyke Road in North Hykeham during the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society Running Day. Now fully restored it has it's first MOT certificate since 1963
Photo taken Sunday 4 November 2018, Pyke Road, North Hykeham
United Automobile Services BG147, FHN833, a 1940 Bristol L5G with an ECW B35F body at Pyke Road in North Hykeham during the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society Running Day. Now fully restored it has it's first MOT certificate since 1963
Photo taken Sunday 4 November 2018, Pyke Road, North Hykeham
66. BDT980
Doncaster Corporation 19, BDT980, was a Bristol L5G with Bristol B32F body of 1941.
Photo taken 1966, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster
Doncaster Corporation 19, BDT980, was a Bristol L5G with Bristol B32F body of 1941.
Photo taken 1966, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster
67. HAE12
Fok Lei, Macau, M-11-19, a Bristol L5G built in 1941 with Fok Lei B29D bodywork from 1975.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-11-19, a Bristol L5G built in 1941 with Fok Lei B29D bodywork from 1975.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
68. 992CHN
Snowdon Brothers, contractor based at Easington Co. Durham, 992CHN, Bristol LL5G rebuild of 1957 (rebuilt from an older Bristol L5G of 1946/7) with ECW FDP39C bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Middlesbrough
Snowdon Brothers, contractor based at Easington Co. Durham, 992CHN, Bristol LL5G rebuild of 1957 (rebuilt from an older Bristol L5G of 1946/7) with ECW FDP39C bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Middlesbrough
69. BJA423
North Western BJA423, fleet number 829 (later 268) is a Bristol L5G from 1946 but carrying a 1952 Willowbrook B38R body.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1959, Daw Bank, Stockport
North Western BJA423, fleet number 829 (later 268) is a Bristol L5G from 1946 but carrying a 1952 Willowbrook B38R body.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1959, Daw Bank, Stockport
70. BJA425
Preserved North Western 270, BJA425, a 1946 Bristol L5G with Willowbrook body
Photo taken Saturday 17 May 2008, Manchester Museum of Transport
Preserved North Western 270, BJA425, a 1946 Bristol L5G with Willowbrook body
Photo taken Saturday 17 May 2008, Manchester Museum of Transport
71. BJA429
North Western, Stockport 273, BJA429, a Bristol L5G with a Willowbrook B38R body is seen in Stockport on the parking area behind Mersey Square.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1961, behind Mersey Square, Stockport
North Western, Stockport 273, BJA429, a Bristol L5G with a Willowbrook B38R body is seen in Stockport on the parking area behind Mersey Square.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1961, behind Mersey Square, Stockport
72. BJA446
North Western Road Car Co. Ltd. 146E, ex 146, BJA446. A Bristol L5G new in 1946 and training vehicle from September 1958.
Photo taken early to mid 1960s, Charles Street Depot, Stockport
North Western Road Car Co. Ltd. 146E, ex 146, BJA446. A Bristol L5G new in 1946 and training vehicle from September 1958.
Photo taken early to mid 1960s, Charles Street Depot, Stockport
73. EWY419
EWY419 was new as one of a batch of 20 conventional Bristol L5Gs with ECW B35R bodies, and was delivered to West Yorkshire Road Car on 13 December 1946, entering service at Harrogate on 1 January 1947, with fleet number 208. In 1952 it was treated to the luxury of a heater being fitted, was renumbered in May 1954 to become SG 103 and continued to run from Harrogate until delicensed on 30 October 1955 for overhaul.
Photo taken February 1956, Harrogate Stray
EWY419 was new as one of a batch of 20 conventional Bristol L5Gs with ECW B35R bodies, and was delivered to West Yorkshire Road Car on 13 December 1946, entering service at Harrogate on 1 January 1947, with fleet number 208. In 1952 it was treated to the luxury of a heater being fitted, was renumbered in May 1954 to become SG 103 and continued to run from Harrogate until delicensed on 30 October 1955 for overhaul.
Photo taken February 1956, Harrogate Stray
74. GSM120
New in 1946 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries as number 313, GSM120, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
New in 1946 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries as number 313, GSM120, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
75. KNO601
Eastern National 3898, KNO601, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1946. It is seen with London Transport markings, temporarily transferred for a few months when ENOC's Grays services were taken over by LT in September 1951.
Photo taken 1951/2, Grays
Eastern National 3898, KNO601, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1946. It is seen with London Transport markings, temporarily transferred for a few months when ENOC's Grays services were taken over by LT in September 1951.
Photo taken 1951/2, Grays
76. KNO610
A close encounter with Eastern National 284, KNO610, a Bristol L5G new in 1946 as fleet number 3907 but later renumbered. This B35R bus is waiting to take its holiday makers to St Osyth Beach.
Photo taken August 1956, Clacton Bus Station
A close encounter with Eastern National 284, KNO610, a Bristol L5G new in 1946 as fleet number 3907 but later renumbered. This B35R bus is waiting to take its holiday makers to St Osyth Beach.
Photo taken August 1956, Clacton Bus Station
77. CDB177
Former North Western 177, CDB177 was a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R bodywork, new in 1947 and withdrawn in 1960, the year this photo was taken at Frank Cowleys premises at Salford.
Photo taken Saturday 30 April 1960, Frank Cowleys, Salford
Former North Western 177, CDB177 was a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R bodywork, new in 1947 and withdrawn in 1960, the year this photo was taken at Frank Cowleys premises at Salford.
Photo taken Saturday 30 April 1960, Frank Cowleys, Salford
78. FPW519
Fok-Lei, Macau, L117 M-27-74, a Bristol L5G built in 1947 with Sun Cheong B33D bodywork from 1981. Formerly registered FPW519 and new as Eastern Counties LL648 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok-Lei, Macau, L117 M-27-74, a Bristol L5G built in 1947 with Sun Cheong B33D bodywork from 1981. Formerly registered FPW519 and new as Eastern Counties LL648 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
79. FPW526
Fok-Lei, Macau, L121 M-27-51, a Bristol L5G built in 1947 with ECW bodywork converted in Macau to B33D. Formerly registered FPW526 and new as Eastern Counties LL655 with B35R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok-Lei, Macau, L121 M-27-51, a Bristol L5G built in 1947 with ECW bodywork converted in Macau to B33D. Formerly registered FPW526 and new as Eastern Counties LL655 with B35R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
80. GFM882
Preserved Crosville SLA73, GFM882, a Bristol L6A built in 1947 with ECW B35F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1988, Betws-y-coed
Preserved Crosville SLA73, GFM882, a Bristol L6A built in 1947 with ECW B35F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1988, Betws-y-coed
81. GHN999
United BG213, GHN999, an ECW B35R bodied Bristol L5G was seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG213, GHN999, an ECW B35R bodied Bristol L5G was seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
82. GNY911
Pontypridd single decker 47, GNY911, a Bristol L5G with Beadle B32R body new in 1947.
Photo taken Morgan Street, Pontypridd
Pontypridd single decker 47, GNY911, a Bristol L5G with Beadle B32R body new in 1947.
Photo taken Morgan Street, Pontypridd
83. GNY915
Pontypridd 51, GNY915, a Beadle B32R bodied Bristol L6G, dated from 1947 was in use as the towing vehicle when photographed. It was reinstated to normal service work in 1972 and withdrawn in 1973.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969, Pontypridd Depot
Pontypridd 51, GNY915, a Beadle B32R bodied Bristol L6G, dated from 1947 was in use as the towing vehicle when photographed. It was reinstated to normal service work in 1972 and withdrawn in 1973.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969, Pontypridd Depot
84. GNY915
Pontypridd 50 and 49, GNY914/913, were Bristol L5G's, and were soon to be withdrawn, but 51, GNY915, had an L6G engine and lasted until 1972. All had Beadle B32R bodies dating from 1947.
Photo taken 1967, Pontypridd Depot
Pontypridd 50 and 49, GNY914/913, were Bristol L5G's, and were soon to be withdrawn, but 51, GNY915, had an L6G engine and lasted until 1972. All had Beadle B32R bodies dating from 1947.
Photo taken 1967, Pontypridd Depot
85. GRU857
GRU857 was Hants & Dorset 648, a 1947 Bristol L6G with Beadle coach body. It was converted for bus use (when the large bus-type destination indicator was fitted) in 1953 and was scrapped in 1959.
Photo taken August 1956, near Swanage Pier
GRU857 was Hants & Dorset 648, a 1947 Bristol L6G with Beadle coach body. It was converted for bus use (when the large bus-type destination indicator was fitted) in 1953 and was scrapped in 1959.
Photo taken August 1956, near Swanage Pier
86. GSM127
Western S.M.T. 824, GSM127, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body which had been new in 1947 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries number 320. It passed, with the business, to Western S.M.T. in January 1950 and was withdrawn in 1960 passing to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and then to Stewart (contractor), Castle Dawson, County Antrim in July 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
Western S.M.T. 824, GSM127, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body which had been new in 1947 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries number 320. It passed, with the business, to Western S.M.T. in January 1950 and was withdrawn in 1960 passing to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and then to Stewart (contractor), Castle Dawson, County Antrim in July 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
87. HB6260
Merthyr single decker 1, HB6260, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body new in 1947
Photo taken Merthyr depot (?)
Merthyr single decker 1, HB6260, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body new in 1947
Photo taken Merthyr depot (?)
88. HHN202
Durham District DB216, HHN202, a 1947 Bristol L5G with ECW rear entrance bodywork originally delivered to United. The bus was transferred to Durham District after the company was formed in 1950/1951.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 2007, Kirkby Stephen
Durham District DB216, HHN202, a 1947 Bristol L5G with ECW rear entrance bodywork originally delivered to United. The bus was transferred to Durham District after the company was formed in 1950/1951.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 2007, Kirkby Stephen
89. HHN202
HHN202 was Durham District Services Limited DB216, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field
HHN202 was Durham District Services Limited DB216, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field
90. HHN203
United BG217, HHN203, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG217, HHN203, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
91. JHN327
United BG241, JHN327, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG241, JHN327, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
92. JHN332
Golightly Developments Ltd, contractor, JHN332, a Bristol L5G built in 1947 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, St. Hilda, Middlesbrough
Golightly Developments Ltd, contractor, JHN332, a Bristol L5G built in 1947 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, St. Hilda, Middlesbrough
93. JHN396
United BG310, JHN396, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG310, JHN396, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
94. JHN408
United BG320, JHN408, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG320, JHN408, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
95. JHT863
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-52 Bristol L5G built in 1947 with Auto Union Body Builders B33D bodywork from 1975. Originally registered JHT863 and new as Bristol C2728.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-52 Bristol L5G built in 1947 with Auto Union Body Builders B33D bodywork from 1975. Originally registered JHT863 and new as Bristol C2728.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
96. LHN355
United BG339, LHN355, an ECW B35R bodied Bristol L5G was seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG339, LHN355, an ECW B35R bodied Bristol L5G was seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
97. LHN377
United BG349, LHN377, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United BG349, LHN377, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen in Bishop Auckland Market Place.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
98. MPUXX
One of the Vange-allocated vehicles, one of the MPU-registered L5G/DP31R batch in the aptly named Wash Road, Laindon during February 1959
Photo taken 1959, Wash Road, Laindon
One of the Vange-allocated vehicles, one of the MPU-registered L5G/DP31R batch in the aptly named Wash Road, Laindon during February 1959
Photo taken 1959, Wash Road, Laindon
99. CAG38
Dodds, Troon CAG38 was a Bristol L6G with a Burlingham C31F body, one of three new in January 1948. In 1958 it was rebuilt with a full front by Plaxton and the seating increased to become FC33F.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Dodd’s garage, Troon
Dodds, Troon CAG38 was a Bristol L6G with a Burlingham C31F body, one of three new in January 1948. In 1958 it was rebuilt with a full front by Plaxton and the seating increased to become FC33F.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Dodd’s garage, Troon
100. CAG39
Seen outside Boswell Park Bus Station, Ayr is Dodds, Troon CAG39 which was a Bristol L6G new in January 1948 with a Burlingham C31F body. In 1958 it was rebuilt with a full front by Plaxton and the seating increased to become FC33F.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Boswell Park, Ayr
Seen outside Boswell Park Bus Station, Ayr is Dodds, Troon CAG39 which was a Bristol L6G new in January 1948 with a Burlingham C31F body. In 1958 it was rebuilt with a full front by Plaxton and the seating increased to become FC33F.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Boswell Park, Ayr
101. DMO683
Thames Valley 479, DMO683, was one of fifteen Bristol L6As delivered with Eastern Coachworks DP31R bodies which were converted to DP35R before entering service in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
Thames Valley 479, DMO683, was one of fifteen Bristol L6As delivered with Eastern Coachworks DP31R bodies which were converted to DP35R before entering service in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
102. EBD235
Thames Valley 72, EBD235, was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body which had been new to United Counties in 1948 as DP31R. It was acquired in May 1952 and fitted with seats from a Newbury & District wartime Guy in May 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Newbury
Thames Valley 72, EBD235, was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body which had been new to United Counties in 1948 as DP31R. It was acquired in May 1952 and fitted with seats from a Newbury & District wartime Guy in May 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Newbury
103. EMW183
Wilts & Dorset 274, EMW183, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body.
Photo taken c.1960, parking ground behind Basingstoke Bus Station
Wilts & Dorset 274, EMW183, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body.
Photo taken c.1960, parking ground behind Basingstoke Bus Station
104. GFM882
I try to bring you preservation news when I hear of any .... GFM882 is one of a few preserved Bristol L6As, and it started life with Crosville in 1948. They converted it to B35F. It went to Thames Valley in 1963 and to MacEwen's in 1993. Now in 2014 it has been acquired by Steve Morris of Quantock Heritage.
Photo taken Wednesday 26 November 2014, United Kingdom
I try to bring you preservation news when I hear of any .... GFM882 is one of a few preserved Bristol L6As, and it started life with Crosville in 1948. They converted it to B35F. It went to Thames Valley in 1963 and to MacEwen's in 1993. Now in 2014 it has been acquired by Steve Morris of Quantock Heritage.
Photo taken Wednesday 26 November 2014, United Kingdom
105. GFM882
GFM882 has been repainted into Thames Valley livery and awaits Transfers / decals. It was in service at Taunton Running Day and is seen been driven by Steve Morris after dropping me and other passengers off. It is due to attend the Thames Valley event later this year. It was new in 1948 to Crosvile but sold in 1963 to Thames Valley where it served for a further three years.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 2015, Taunton
GFM882 has been repainted into Thames Valley livery and awaits Transfers / decals. It was in service at Taunton Running Day and is seen been driven by Steve Morris after dropping me and other passengers off. It is due to attend the Thames Valley event later this year. It was new in 1948 to Crosvile but sold in 1963 to Thames Valley where it served for a further three years.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 2015, Taunton
106. GPW666
Eastern Counties LL666, GPW666, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1948 and seen here in its last year in service.
Photo taken Saturday 3 July 1965, Norwich Bus Station
Eastern Counties LL666, GPW666, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1948 and seen here in its last year in service.
Photo taken Saturday 3 July 1965, Norwich Bus Station
107. HDD654
Here is a rare picture of iconic Black and White Motorways Limited Bristol L coach HDD654 new in 1948. Originally a Bristol L6G with Duple C30F body it was converted to C35F.
Photo taken Tuesday 17 July 2018, private site with no public access
Here is a rare picture of iconic Black and White Motorways Limited Bristol L coach HDD654 new in 1948. Originally a Bristol L6G with Duple C30F body it was converted to C35F.
Photo taken Tuesday 17 July 2018, private site with no public access
108. HOD100
Southern National (Royal Blue) 1237, HOD100, seen on the spare ground at the top end of Victoria Coach Station was a Bristol L6A with a Beadle C31F body new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Victoria Coach Station
Southern National (Royal Blue) 1237, HOD100, seen on the spare ground at the top end of Victoria Coach Station was a Bristol L6A with a Beadle C31F body new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Victoria Coach Station
109. HOD28
Former Royal Blue 1226, HOD28, a Bristol L6A with Beadle C31F body, new in 1948 and withdrawn in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 6 October 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon
Former Royal Blue 1226, HOD28, a Bristol L6A with Beadle C31F body, new in 1948 and withdrawn in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 6 October 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon
110. HOD30
Royal Blue 1228, HOD30, a 1948 Bristol L6A with Beadle coachwork.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Bolton Abbey Station
Royal Blue 1228, HOD30, a 1948 Bristol L6A with Beadle coachwork.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Bolton Abbey Station
111. HOD30
Two preserved Royal Blue Bristol Ls, 1228, HOD30, and 1250, LTA729.
Photo taken Sunday 10 August 2008, Brislington
Two preserved Royal Blue Bristol Ls, 1228, HOD30, and 1250, LTA729.
Photo taken Sunday 10 August 2008, Brislington
112. HOD30
Royal Blue were the owners of this AEC engined Bristol L6A carrying attractive but uncommon Beadle bodywork. New to Royal Blue as their 1228, HOD30, in 1948; the bus has been in preservation for over 30 years, far longer than it spent in revenue earning service!
Photo taken Sunday 9 October 2011, Jerry Croft, Skipton
Royal Blue were the owners of this AEC engined Bristol L6A carrying attractive but uncommon Beadle bodywork. New to Royal Blue as their 1228, HOD30, in 1948; the bus has been in preservation for over 30 years, far longer than it spent in revenue earning service!
Photo taken Sunday 9 October 2011, Jerry Croft, Skipton
113. HOD30
Former Royal Blue 1228, HOD30, a Bristol L6A with Beadle C31F body, new in 1948. Withdrawn in 1960 it passed, along with HOD28, to a china clay works for staff transport with whom it survived until 1968.
Photo taken early 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon
Former Royal Blue 1228, HOD30, a Bristol L6A with Beadle C31F body, new in 1948. Withdrawn in 1960 it passed, along with HOD28, to a china clay works for staff transport with whom it survived until 1968.
Photo taken early 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon
114. HOD30
The Shipley-based Yesteryear Coaches fleet includes former Royal Blue 1228, HOD30, a Bristol L6A with an unusual Beadle C31F body dating from 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 24 June 2017, Bradley, Skipton
The Shipley-based Yesteryear Coaches fleet includes former Royal Blue 1228, HOD30, a Bristol L6A with an unusual Beadle C31F body dating from 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 24 June 2017, Bradley, Skipton
115. HRU453
Hants & Dorset 655, HRU453, was a Bristol L6B with a Dutfield C30F body new in December 1948 when it was numbered TC826.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Fareham
Hants & Dorset 655, HRU453, was a Bristol L6B with a Dutfield C30F body new in December 1948 when it was numbered TC826.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Fareham
116. JUO939
Western National 1207, JUO939, started life as a Bristol L6B with a Beadle body in 1948. In 1958 it was lengthened to an LL6B and given an ECW FB39F body.
Photo taken 1968, Penzance Bus Station
Western National 1207, JUO939, started life as a Bristol L6B with a Beadle body in 1948. In 1958 it was lengthened to an LL6B and given an ECW FB39F body.
Photo taken 1968, Penzance Bus Station
117. JUO983
JUO983 originally started life in 1948 as a Bristol L6B, Southern National (1218) Royal Blue coach with Beadle C31F body. It was re-bodied and lengthened by ECW in 1958 to LL standard and given full front body FB39F.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Brislington Park & Ride
JUO983 originally started life in 1948 as a Bristol L6B, Southern National (1218) Royal Blue coach with Beadle C31F body. It was re-bodied and lengthened by ECW in 1958 to LL standard and given full front body FB39F.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Brislington Park & Ride
118. KHY383
Bristol Tramways 2382, KHY383, a Bristol L6B with EC.W. DP31R body new in 1948 which was repainted into bus livery in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester Garage
Bristol Tramways 2382, KHY383, a Bristol L6B with EC.W. DP31R body new in 1948 which was repainted into bus livery in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester Garage
119. KHY383
Preserved Bristol Tramways 2382, KHY383, a Bristol L6B with EC.W. DP31R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Brislington Park & Ride
Preserved Bristol Tramways 2382, KHY383, a Bristol L6B with EC.W. DP31R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Brislington Park & Ride
120. KHY383
KHY383 is a Bristol L6B, new to Bristol Tramways & Carriage in 1948, numbered 2382, with an ECW DP31R body. It was converted to B35R in April 1954 and in November 1958 was rebodied with the 1950 Bristol (BBW) B35R body off Bristol JO6A 2205.
Photo taken 1970s?
KHY383 is a Bristol L6B, new to Bristol Tramways & Carriage in 1948, numbered 2382, with an ECW DP31R body. It was converted to B35R in April 1954 and in November 1958 was rebodied with the 1950 Bristol (BBW) B35R body off Bristol JO6A 2205.
Photo taken 1970s?
121. LHT903
Ex-Bristol Omnibus Co 1948 Bristol L with 1951 Bristol body, LHT903, photographed shortly after withdrawal by Dodds of Troon, where it had just been replaced by an ex-North Western Leyland Tiger Cub.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Dodds' Depot, Troon
Ex-Bristol Omnibus Co 1948 Bristol L with 1951 Bristol body, LHT903, photographed shortly after withdrawal by Dodds of Troon, where it had just been replaced by an ex-North Western Leyland Tiger Cub.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Dodds' Depot, Troon
122. LHT903
New as Bristol 2385 in June 1948, LHT903 was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP31R body. At some point between 1956 and 1959 it was fitted with a Gardner 5LW engine and in September 1957 was fitted with the B.B.W. B35R body, new in January 1951, from 2359. Withdrawn by Bristol in 1962, it passed to W. North (P.V.) Limited, (dealer), Leeds in November from whom it was acquired by Dodds in January 1963.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1963, Dodds garage, Troon
New as Bristol 2385 in June 1948, LHT903 was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP31R body. At some point between 1956 and 1959 it was fitted with a Gardner 5LW engine and in September 1957 was fitted with the B.B.W. B35R body, new in January 1951, from 2359. Withdrawn by Bristol in 1962, it passed to W. North (P.V.) Limited, (dealer), Leeds in November from whom it was acquired by Dodds in January 1963.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1963, Dodds garage, Troon
123. LHT905
Seen in the garage at Gloucester is 2383, LHT905, which was a Bristol L6B with E.C.W. DP31R body new to Bristol Tramways in 1948. It was repainted in bus livery in 1953 being reseated to B35R in 1954. Later in 1958 it was fitted with a 1950 B.B.W. B35R body from 2068 (EHT102), a Bristol JO5G dating from 1937.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester Garage
Seen in the garage at Gloucester is 2383, LHT905, which was a Bristol L6B with E.C.W. DP31R body new to Bristol Tramways in 1948. It was repainted in bus livery in 1953 being reseated to B35R in 1954. Later in 1958 it was fitted with a 1950 B.B.W. B35R body from 2068 (EHT102), a Bristol JO5G dating from 1937.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester Garage
124. LHT911
ECW-bodied Bristol L5G LHT911, Bristol Tramways no.2388, in preservation. It was new in 1948 and withdrawn in 1963.
Photo taken 1978, Traction Engine Rally, possibly Fairford
ECW-bodied Bristol L5G LHT911, Bristol Tramways no.2388, in preservation. It was new in 1948 and withdrawn in 1963.
Photo taken 1978, Traction Engine Rally, possibly Fairford
125. DOD518
Western National 333, DOD518, a 1939 Bristol L5G with 1949 Beadle body.
Photo taken October 1989, Kidderminster
Western National 333, DOD518, a 1939 Bristol L5G with 1949 Beadle body.
Photo taken October 1989, Kidderminster
126. EMW184
Wilts & Dorset 275, EMW184, dating from 1949 was a Bristol L6B with a Beadle C32R body seen at Ascot. It had been rebuilt in March 1957 with top sliding windows replacing the full-drop ones fitted originally.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Wilts & Dorset 275, EMW184, dating from 1949 was a Bristol L6B with a Beadle C32R body seen at Ascot. It had been rebuilt in March 1957 with top sliding windows replacing the full-drop ones fitted originally.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
127. EMW284
Wilts & Dorset 279, EMW284, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, new in March 1949. It was registered as YSV 610 from 1986-91, now preserved by Lionel Tancock as part of the BVBG collection, seen here freshly repainted.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Torquay
Wilts & Dorset 279, EMW284, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, new in March 1949. It was registered as YSV 610 from 1986-91, now preserved by Lionel Tancock as part of the BVBG collection, seen here freshly repainted.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Torquay
128. EMW284
A second shot of Wilts & Dorset 279, EMW284, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, new in March 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Exeter
A second shot of Wilts & Dorset 279, EMW284, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, new in March 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Exeter
129. EMW284
Rear view of preserved Wilts & Dorset 279, EMW284, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, new in March 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Pensford
Rear view of preserved Wilts & Dorset 279, EMW284, a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, new in March 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Pensford
130. EMW284
Former Wilts&District 279, EMW284, spotted on the Thames Valley and GWR Trust three day run to the West Country north of Bracknell having passed the White Bus Company depot a mile or so back.
Photo taken Friday 19 June 2015, Bracknell
Former Wilts&District 279, EMW284, spotted on the Thames Valley and GWR Trust three day run to the West Country north of Bracknell having passed the White Bus Company depot a mile or so back.
Photo taken Friday 19 June 2015, Bracknell
131. FAM2
Wilts & Dorset 285, FAM2 is a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, built in 1949 for Wilts & Dorset.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1979, Itchen Bridge, Southampton
Wilts & Dorset 285, FAM2 is a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body, built in 1949 for Wilts & Dorset.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1979, Itchen Bridge, Southampton
132. FAM2
Following the recent uploading of ex Wilts & Dorset 285, FAM2, (Bristol L6B/Beadle C32R 1949) is this shot of her I took in March 2000.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 March 2000, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.
Following the recent uploading of ex Wilts & Dorset 285, FAM2, (Bristol L6B/Beadle C32R 1949) is this shot of her I took in March 2000.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 March 2000, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.
133. FAM2
Another angle on FAM2, Ex Wilts & Dorset 285, Bristol L6B/Beadle C32R of 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 March 2000, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.
Another angle on FAM2, Ex Wilts & Dorset 285, Bristol L6B/Beadle C32R of 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 March 2000, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.
134. FBL23
Thames Valley 521, FBL23, was a Bristol L6B carrying an Eastern Coachworks B35R body new in 1949 and is seen in Newbury.
Photo taken Saturday 25 October 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
Thames Valley 521, FBL23, was a Bristol L6B carrying an Eastern Coachworks B35R body new in 1949 and is seen in Newbury.
Photo taken Saturday 25 October 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
135. FFW825
Lincolnshire 2015, FFW825, a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body was seen in Newark.
Photo taken Friday 12 April 1957, Newark Bus Station
Lincolnshire 2015, FFW825, a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body was seen in Newark.
Photo taken Friday 12 April 1957, Newark Bus Station
136. FFW830
1949 Bristol L5G's ex Lincolnshire RCC FFW830 and ex United AS LHN823, both with ECW B35R bodies.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 August 2014, Hawes Countryside Museum public car park
1949 Bristol L5G's ex Lincolnshire RCC FFW830 and ex United AS LHN823, both with ECW B35R bodies.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 August 2014, Hawes Countryside Museum public car park
137. HOD31
Western National 1229, HOD31, a Bristol L6A with a Beadle C31F body new in 1949 and part of the Royal Blue fleet.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
Western National 1229, HOD31, a Bristol L6A with a Beadle C31F body new in 1949 and part of the Royal Blue fleet.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
138. KFM767
Crosville G118, KFM767, a Bristol L5G built in 1949 (operated from 1950) with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Mann Island, Liverpool
Crosville G118, KFM767, a Bristol L5G built in 1949 (operated from 1950) with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Mann Island, Liverpool
139. KFM769
Crosville SLG120, KFM769, a Bristol L5G built in 1949/50 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham Bus Station
Crosville SLG120, KFM769, a Bristol L5G built in 1949/50 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham Bus Station
140. KFM894
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, KFM894, a Bristol L5G of 1949 with Eastern Coach Works B35R bodywork.
Photo taken January 1972, Hemlington building site, Middlesbrough
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, KFM894, a Bristol L5G of 1949 with Eastern Coach Works B35R bodywork.
Photo taken January 1972, Hemlington building site, Middlesbrough
141. LHN559
G Stephenson, contractor of Bishop Auckland, 608, LHN559, a Bristol L5G built in 1949 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Middlesbrough
G Stephenson, contractor of Bishop Auckland, 608, LHN559, a Bristol L5G built in 1949 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Middlesbrough
142. LHN561
G Stephenson, a Bishop Auckland building contractor, operated LHN561, a Bristol L6B built 1949 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Thornaby
G Stephenson, a Bishop Auckland building contractor, operated LHN561, a Bristol L6B built 1949 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Thornaby
143. LHN566
Fok Lei, Macau, M-27-75, a Bristol L5G built in 1949 with Sun Cheong B33D bodywork from 1981.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-27-75, a Bristol L5G built in 1949 with Sun Cheong B33D bodywork from 1981.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
144. LHN805
Fok Lei, Macau, L123 M-27-06 Bristol L5G built in 1949 with ECW bodywork modified by Fok Lei to B33D. This had been new as United AS BLO405 and registered LHN805.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, L123 M-27-06 Bristol L5G built in 1949 with ECW bodywork modified by Fok Lei to B33D. This had been new as United AS BLO405 and registered LHN805.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
145. LHN813
United Automobile LHN813, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1949 as BLO413.
Photo taken 1963, Whitby Railway Station
United Automobile LHN813, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, new in 1949 as BLO413.
Photo taken 1963, Whitby Railway Station
146. LHN814
Fok Lei, Macau, M-14-77, Bristol L5G built in 1949 with ECW bodywork converted to B33D in Macau.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-14-77, Bristol L5G built in 1949 with ECW bodywork converted to B33D in Macau.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
147. LHN823
LHN823 is a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body which was new to United in October 1949 as their BLO423; in the 1951 renumbering scheme, it became BG381 and it is this identity which it carries these days.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 July 2016, Station Yard, Hawes
LHN823 is a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body which was new to United in October 1949 as their BLO423; in the 1951 renumbering scheme, it became BG381 and it is this identity which it carries these days.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 July 2016, Station Yard, Hawes
148. LHN860
United rebuilt this 1949 Bristol L5G to front entrance in 1957, losing four seats in the rebuild, to use as a one man bus. BG413, LHN860, is seen at the Beamish Festival of Transport picking up passengers at the museum entrance. The destination is a relic of its time in the TV series Heartbeat. The vehicle behind is a replica AEC B type.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Beamish Open Air Museum
United rebuilt this 1949 Bristol L5G to front entrance in 1957, losing four seats in the rebuild, to use as a one man bus. BG413, LHN860, is seen at the Beamish Festival of Transport picking up passengers at the museum entrance. The destination is a relic of its time in the TV series Heartbeat. The vehicle behind is a replica AEC B type.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Beamish Open Air Museum
149. LHN861
United Autos BG414, LHN861, was a Bristol L5G with an ECW B35R body dating from 1949. In 1957 it was converted to B35F for one-person-operation.
Photo taken c. 1961, Ripon
United Autos BG414, LHN861, was a Bristol L5G with an ECW B35R body dating from 1949. In 1957 it was converted to B35F for one-person-operation.
Photo taken c. 1961, Ripon
150. ONO44
Eastern National 305, ONO44, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, on service 36 to South Woodham, a 1959/60 shot at the then attractive and spacious Chelmsford Bus Station.
Photo taken c.1959/60, Chelmsford Bus Station
Eastern National 305, ONO44, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body, on service 36 to South Woodham, a 1959/60 shot at the then attractive and spacious Chelmsford Bus Station.
Photo taken c.1959/60, Chelmsford Bus Station
151. ONO49
Seen outside home - the Castle Point Transport Museum - in 1996 is ONO49 (309/1107), a Bristol L from 1949 now preserved by the Eastern National Preservation Group.
Photo taken Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
Seen outside home - the Castle Point Transport Museum - in 1996 is ONO49 (309/1107), a Bristol L from 1949 now preserved by the Eastern National Preservation Group.
Photo taken Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
152. ONO49
Former ENOC Bristol L5G ONO49 (309/1107) in its days with Seddon building contractors, based in Bolton.
Former ENOC Bristol L5G ONO49 (309/1107) in its days with Seddon building contractors, based in Bolton.
153.
A pair of believed to be former Eastern National Bristol Ls, latterly having been used for staff transport by contractor Clugston of Scunthorpe. In the foreground is an L6B while in the background is a former Tillings LL6G.
Photo taken Late Summer 1969, Jackson's Yard, Fitzwilliam Street
A pair of believed to be former Eastern National Bristol Ls, latterly having been used for staff transport by contractor Clugston of Scunthorpe. In the foreground is an L6B while in the background is a former Tillings LL6G.
Photo taken Late Summer 1969, Jackson's Yard, Fitzwilliam Street
154. 989CHN
United Automobile BGS1, 989CHN, a Bristol LL5G rebuild with ECW FB39C body, reconstructed in 1957 from an earlier L5G bus, lengthened and rebodied with an eight feet wide body on the 7ft. 6in wide chassis.
Photo taken September 1960, Royal Albert Drive, Scarborough
United Automobile BGS1, 989CHN, a Bristol LL5G rebuild with ECW FB39C body, reconstructed in 1957 from an earlier L5G bus, lengthened and rebodied with an eight feet wide body on the 7ft. 6in wide chassis.
Photo taken September 1960, Royal Albert Drive, Scarborough
155. 995CHN
United Automobile BGS7, 995CHN, a Bristol LL5G rebuild with ECW FB39C body, reconstructed and lengthened in 1957 from an earlier L5G bus and rebodied with an eight feet wide body on the 7ft. 6in chassis.
Photo taken September 1960, Corner Cafe, Scarborough
United Automobile BGS7, 995CHN, a Bristol LL5G rebuild with ECW FB39C body, reconstructed and lengthened in 1957 from an earlier L5G bus and rebodied with an eight feet wide body on the 7ft. 6in chassis.
Photo taken September 1960, Corner Cafe, Scarborough
156. CDB206
North Western 206, CDB206, a 1950 Weymann bodied Bristol L5G, one of the last Bristols bought by North Western until the late 1960s when they became available on the open market again.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 2007, Kirkby Stephen
North Western 206, CDB206, a 1950 Weymann bodied Bristol L5G, one of the last Bristols bought by North Western until the late 1960s when they became available on the open market again.
Photo taken Sunday 8 April 2007, Kirkby Stephen
157. CDB206
Looking as new is CDB206, North Western 206, a 1950 Bristol L5G with Weymann B35R body, part of the Roger Burdett collection
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 2010, private site near Coventry
Looking as new is CDB206, North Western 206, a 1950 Bristol L5G with Weymann B35R body, part of the Roger Burdett collection
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 2010, private site near Coventry
158. DDB297
North Western, Stockport 303, DDB297, was a Bristol L5G with a Weymann B35R body, new in 1950, and is seen in the Bus Station in Matlock.
Photo taken Saturday 20 February 1960, Matlock Bus Station
North Western, Stockport 303, DDB297, was a Bristol L5G with a Weymann B35R body, new in 1950, and is seen in the Bus Station in Matlock.
Photo taken Saturday 20 February 1960, Matlock Bus Station
159. EBD236
South Midland 73, EBD236, seen at Victoria Coach Station was an E.C.W. FC31F bodied Bristol L6B, new in 1950, acquired from United Counties in May 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 73, EBD236, seen at Victoria Coach Station was an E.C.W. FC31F bodied Bristol L6B, new in 1950, acquired from United Counties in May 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, London Victoria Coach Station
160. EBD240
Eastern National DT009, EBD240, was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks FC31F body which had been acquired from United Counties 343 earlier in 1958. New in 1950 it is seen in Sutherland Street, near Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Sutherland Street, near London Victoria Coach Station
Eastern National DT009, EBD240, was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks FC31F body which had been acquired from United Counties 343 earlier in 1958. New in 1950 it is seen in Sutherland Street, near Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Sutherland Street, near London Victoria Coach Station
161. EDB320
New in 1950 this was numerically the last Bristol L5G delivered to North Western and 320, EDB320 is seen on a wet day on the Tyne-Tees-Mersey service about to leave Manchester L.M.S. for a short working to Leeds. It had a Weymann B35R body and survived until 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 31 May 1958, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester
New in 1950 this was numerically the last Bristol L5G delivered to North Western and 320, EDB320 is seen on a wet day on the Tyne-Tees-Mersey service about to leave Manchester L.M.S. for a short working to Leeds. It had a Weymann B35R body and survived until 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 31 May 1958, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester
162. FFW830
Licolnshire Road Car 749, FFW830, a 1950 Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body was renumbered as 2020 in 1953. Following withdrawal in 1964, it passed to a number of owners until it was bought by Chris Bulmer of North Stainley near Harrogate. He uses the bus on a vintage service in the Yorkshire Dales.
Photo taken 1995, Yeadon
Licolnshire Road Car 749, FFW830, a 1950 Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body was renumbered as 2020 in 1953. Following withdrawal in 1964, it passed to a number of owners until it was bought by Chris Bulmer of North Stainley near Harrogate. He uses the bus on a vintage service in the Yorkshire Dales.
Photo taken 1995, Yeadon
163. FFW830
The Wensleydale Vintage Tour Bus service uses a fleet of three Bristols (two L5G's and one MW), including former Lincolnshire Road Car Company 749 (later 2020), FFW830, an L5G from 1950.
Photo taken Friday 5 October 2012, Redmire
The Wensleydale Vintage Tour Bus service uses a fleet of three Bristols (two L5G's and one MW), including former Lincolnshire Road Car Company 749 (later 2020), FFW830, an L5G from 1950.
Photo taken Friday 5 October 2012, Redmire
164. FMO20
Thames Valley 545, FMO20, seen at Ascot was a Bristol L6B with an Windover C33F body new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Thames Valley 545, FMO20, seen at Ascot was a Bristol L6B with an Windover C33F body new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
165. FMO22
Thames Valley 818, FMO22 is seen at Reading Stations, In 1950 Thames Valley put into service 546-549, FMO 21-24, Bristol L6Bs with Windover C33F bodies. In October 1958 the bodies were scrapped, the chassis lengthened to 30' and fitted with Gardner 5LW engines before being rebodied with Eastern Coachworks FB39F bodies and being renumbered to 817-820.
Photo taken Saturday 22 August 1959, Reading Stations
Thames Valley 818, FMO22 is seen at Reading Stations, In 1950 Thames Valley put into service 546-549, FMO 21-24, Bristol L6Bs with Windover C33F bodies. In October 1958 the bodies were scrapped, the chassis lengthened to 30' and fitted with Gardner 5LW engines before being rebodied with Eastern Coachworks FB39F bodies and being renumbered to 817-820.
Photo taken Saturday 22 August 1959, Reading Stations
166. FMO23
Seen at Reading Stations is Thames Valley 819, FMO23. In 1950 Thames Valley put into service 546-549, FMO 21-24, Bristol L6Bs with Windover C33F bodies. In October 1958 the bodies were scrapped, the chassis lengthened to 30' and fitted with Gardner 5LW engines before being rebodied with Eastern Coachworks FB39F bodies and being renumbered to 817-820.
Photo taken Saturday 22 August 1959, Reading Stations
Seen at Reading Stations is Thames Valley 819, FMO23. In 1950 Thames Valley put into service 546-549, FMO 21-24, Bristol L6Bs with Windover C33F bodies. In October 1958 the bodies were scrapped, the chassis lengthened to 30' and fitted with Gardner 5LW engines before being rebodied with Eastern Coachworks FB39F bodies and being renumbered to 817-820.
Photo taken Saturday 22 August 1959, Reading Stations
167. FMO938
FMO938 is Thames Valley 556, a Bristol LL6B with ECW B39/R body from 1950. It was one of three Bristol L in service at the Thames Valley 100 event. Allocated to Reading depot then Newbury it was sold to United Welsh in September 1960 where it served for 6 years before moving on to independents in Wales on school services until 1978. It then spent 10 years as a mobile home before entering preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 2015, Reading
FMO938 is Thames Valley 556, a Bristol LL6B with ECW B39/R body from 1950. It was one of three Bristol L in service at the Thames Valley 100 event. Allocated to Reading depot then Newbury it was sold to United Welsh in September 1960 where it served for 6 years before moving on to independents in Wales on school services until 1978. It then spent 10 years as a mobile home before entering preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 2015, Reading
168. FMO938
FMO938, Bristol LL6B with ECW B39R body, new in August 1950 to Thames Valley Traction Co. no. 556.
Photo taken c.1971/2, Crymych
FMO938, Bristol LL6B with ECW B39R body, new in August 1950 to Thames Valley Traction Co. no. 556.
Photo taken c.1971/2, Crymych
169. FWS166
Edinburgh received fifteen Bristol L6Bs with Brockhouse B35R bodies in 1950 and 873, FWS166, is seen here in Edinburgh. It had been numbered A173 when new and was renumbered in May 1951 to 773 and again, in 1956, to 873.
Photo taken Thursday 23 July 1959, Randolph Place, Edinburgh
Edinburgh received fifteen Bristol L6Bs with Brockhouse B35R bodies in 1950 and 873, FWS166, is seen here in Edinburgh. It had been numbered A173 when new and was renumbered in May 1951 to 773 and again, in 1956, to 873.
Photo taken Thursday 23 July 1959, Randolph Place, Edinburgh
170. GAM215
Wilts & Dorset 296, GAM215, was one of three Portsmouth Aviation C32R bodied Bristol L6Bs new in 1950 and is seen at Ascot. It had been rebuilt in January 1958 with top sliding windows replacing the full-drop ones fitted originally.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Wilts & Dorset 296, GAM215, was one of three Portsmouth Aviation C32R bodied Bristol L6Bs new in 1950 and is seen at Ascot. It had been rebuilt in January 1958 with top sliding windows replacing the full-drop ones fitted originally.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
171. GAM215
Wilts & Dorset 296, GAM215, a Bristol L6B with a Portsmouth Aviation C32R body new in 1950, was seen on the H.C.V.C. Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 2 May 1971
Wilts & Dorset 296, GAM215, a Bristol L6B with a Portsmouth Aviation C32R body new in 1950, was seen on the H.C.V.C. Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 2 May 1971
172. GAM216
Seen in Victoria Coach Station is Wilts & Dorset 297, GAM216, which was a Bristol L6B with a Portsmouth Aviation C32R body, one of three new in 1950. The original full drop windows had been replaced by top-sliding windows when it was rebuilt in January 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
Seen in Victoria Coach Station is Wilts & Dorset 297, GAM216, which was a Bristol L6B with a Portsmouth Aviation C32R body, one of three new in 1950. The original full drop windows had been replaced by top-sliding windows when it was rebuilt in January 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
173. GAM216
An offside shot, in Victoria Coach Station, of Wilts & Dorset 297, GAM216, one of three Portsmouth Aviation C32R bodied Bristol L6Bs dating from 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
An offside shot, in Victoria Coach Station, of Wilts & Dorset 297, GAM216, one of three Portsmouth Aviation C32R bodied Bristol L6Bs dating from 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
174. GMW912
Wilts & Dorset 322, GMW912, a Bristol LL6B with ECW B39R body and Wilts & Dorset 500, EJB521, an AEC Regent with Lydney H56R body ex-Newbury & District.
Photo taken c.1960, Basingstoke
Wilts & Dorset 322, GMW912, a Bristol LL6B with ECW B39R body and Wilts & Dorset 500, EJB521, an AEC Regent with Lydney H56R body ex-Newbury & District.
Photo taken c.1960, Basingstoke
175. JDD494
Black & White 123, JDD494, a Duple FC30F bodied Bristol L6G seen at Victoria Coach Station
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1961, London Victoria Coach Station
Black & White 123, JDD494, a Duple FC30F bodied Bristol L6G seen at Victoria Coach Station
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1961, London Victoria Coach Station
176. JRU65
Hants & Dorset 662, JRU65, a Bristol L6A with Portsmouth Aviation C32R body new in 1950 and rebuilt by H&D to FC32F in 1958. Withdrawn in 1962 and seen here with Bovis
Photo taken 1963, Kingsbury, London NW9
Hants & Dorset 662, JRU65, a Bristol L6A with Portsmouth Aviation C32R body new in 1950 and rebuilt by H&D to FC32F in 1958. Withdrawn in 1962 and seen here with Bovis
Photo taken 1963, Kingsbury, London NW9
177. JWU885
In the shadow of the city walls opposite York Station is West Yorkshire SGL15, JWU885, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1959, York Station
In the shadow of the city walls opposite York Station is West Yorkshire SGL15, JWU885, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1959, York Station
178. JYG742
JYG742, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body. Delivered in 12/50 to Keighley-West Yorkshire Services Ltd as no. K442, this entered service in 5/51 and was renumbered to KSGL 22 in 5/54.
Photo taken July 1967, South Kirkby, Yorkshire
JYG742, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body. Delivered in 12/50 to Keighley-West Yorkshire Services Ltd as no. K442, this entered service in 5/51 and was renumbered to KSGL 22 in 5/54.
Photo taken July 1967, South Kirkby, Yorkshire
179. KEL405
Former Hants & Dorset 677, KEL405, a Bristol LL6B with a 1960 ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
Former Hants & Dorset 677, KEL405, a Bristol LL6B with a 1960 ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
180. KEL407
Hants & Dorset 679, KEL407, a Bristol LL6B built in 1950 with rebuilt ECW full front body in 1961. This rear view shows the cut away rear overhang which was necessary as the buses on the service between Bournemouth and Swanage incorporated a trip over the mouth of Poole Harbour on the chain ferry. On this occasion in July 1969, the bus was meeting foot passengers off the ferry on a gloriously warm day, evidently all possible windows being fully opened!
Photo taken July 1969, Sandbanks Ferry, Shell Bay Side
Hants & Dorset 679, KEL407, a Bristol LL6B built in 1950 with rebuilt ECW full front body in 1961. This rear view shows the cut away rear overhang which was necessary as the buses on the service between Bournemouth and Swanage incorporated a trip over the mouth of Poole Harbour on the chain ferry. On this occasion in July 1969, the bus was meeting foot passengers off the ferry on a gloriously warm day, evidently all possible windows being fully opened!
Photo taken July 1969, Sandbanks Ferry, Shell Bay Side
181. KEL65
Seen at the Tredegar garage of Davies is KEL65 a Bristol L6G new in April 1950 as Hants & Dorset 670 with a Portsmouth Aviation C28F body which had been rebuilt to LL5G specification in November 1959 and fitted with a new Eastern Coachworks FB39F body in March 1960.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1971, Tredegar
Seen at the Tredegar garage of Davies is KEL65 a Bristol L6G new in April 1950 as Hants & Dorset 670 with a Portsmouth Aviation C28F body which had been rebuilt to LL5G specification in November 1959 and fitted with a new Eastern Coachworks FB39F body in March 1960.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1971, Tredegar
182. KEL65
Hants & Dorset 670, KEL65, a Bristol LL5G with ECW FB39F body. New in 1950 as an L6G with Portsmouth Aviation C28F body, in 1959/60 its body was removed, the chassis re-engined with a Gardner 5LW and lengthened to take a new SC-styled bus body. It later passed to Davies, Tredegar (there is a photo on this site of it with Davies).
Photo taken summer 1964, Marshall Row, Swanage
Hants & Dorset 670, KEL65, a Bristol LL5G with ECW FB39F body. New in 1950 as an L6G with Portsmouth Aviation C28F body, in 1959/60 its body was removed, the chassis re-engined with a Gardner 5LW and lengthened to take a new SC-styled bus body. It later passed to Davies, Tredegar (there is a photo on this site of it with Davies).
Photo taken summer 1964, Marshall Row, Swanage
183. KFM770
Crosville MS SLG121, KFM770, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork. This had been new as KG121 and was finally withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham bus station
Crosville MS SLG121, KFM770, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork. This had been new as KG121 and was finally withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham bus station
184. KFM774
Preserved Crosville KG125, KFM774, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body new in 1950, now residing in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 2009, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
Preserved Crosville KG125, KFM774, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body new in 1950, now residing in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 2009, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent
185. KFM774
Crosville G125, KFM774, a Bristol L5G from 1950 in departmental use. Formerly SLG125.
Photo taken c.1970, Aberystwyth
Crosville G125, KFM774, a Bristol L5G from 1950 in departmental use. Formerly SLG125.
Photo taken c.1970, Aberystwyth
186. KFM775
KFM775 is a Bristol L5G new to Crosville Motor Services in 1950. It entered service on 6 June 1950 at Bangor depot and ran on services to Caernarfon and areas such as the Isle of Anglesey.
Photo taken Monday 26 May 2008, Wythall Transport Museum
KFM775 is a Bristol L5G new to Crosville Motor Services in 1950. It entered service on 6 June 1950 at Bangor depot and ran on services to Caernarfon and areas such as the Isle of Anglesey.
Photo taken Monday 26 May 2008, Wythall Transport Museum
187. KFM775
KFM775 is a Bristol L5G new to Crosville Motor Services in 1950
Photo taken September 1998
KFM775 is a Bristol L5G new to Crosville Motor Services in 1950
Photo taken September 1998
188. KFM777
Crosville MS SLG128, KFM777, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrecsam Bus Station
Crosville MS SLG128, KFM777, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrecsam Bus Station
189. KFM893
Preserved ex-Crosville Bristol L5G KFM893 with ECW B35R body, new in March 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 8 August 2004, Bishop's Lydeard
Preserved ex-Crosville Bristol L5G KFM893 with ECW B35R body, new in March 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 8 August 2004, Bishop's Lydeard
190. KLJ749
Preserved Hants and Dorset 779, KLJ749, a Bristol LL6G with Portsmouth Aviation DP36R body, new in 1950 in coach livery and repainted into bus livery in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
Preserved Hants and Dorset 779, KLJ749, a Bristol LL6G with Portsmouth Aviation DP36R body, new in 1950 in coach livery and repainted into bus livery in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
191. KLJ749
Rear view of preserved Hants and Dorset Bristol LL6G 779, KLJ749
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
Rear view of preserved Hants and Dorset Bristol LL6G 779, KLJ749
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
192. KLJ749
Preserved Hants and Dorset 779, KLJ749, a Bristol LL6G with Portsmouth Aviation DP36R body, new in 1950 in coach livery and repainted into bus livery in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 3 April 2005, Wisley Aerodrome
Preserved Hants and Dorset 779, KLJ749, a Bristol LL6G with Portsmouth Aviation DP36R body, new in 1950 in coach livery and repainted into bus livery in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 3 April 2005, Wisley Aerodrome
193. KLJ749
Rear view of preserved Hants & Dorset 779, KLJ749, a Bristol LL6G with Portsmouth Aviation DP36R body, new in 1950 in coach livery and repainted into bus livery in 1954.
Photo taken Monday 4 May 2015, FOKAB Running Day Winchester
Rear view of preserved Hants & Dorset 779, KLJ749, a Bristol LL6G with Portsmouth Aviation DP36R body, new in 1950 in coach livery and repainted into bus livery in 1954.
Photo taken Monday 4 May 2015, FOKAB Running Day Winchester
194. KLJ749
KLJ749 (779) is a Bristol LL with an unusual Portsmouth Aviation body, new to Hants and Dorset in 1950. It is owned by 2 members of the BVBG and was used for members lunch event in Jan 2016. It is also scheduled to be at the H & D centenary later in the year. Complete with hand signal it is seen arriving at the luncheon venue.
Photo taken Sunday 10 January 2016, Emborough
KLJ749 (779) is a Bristol LL with an unusual Portsmouth Aviation body, new to Hants and Dorset in 1950. It is owned by 2 members of the BVBG and was used for members lunch event in Jan 2016. It is also scheduled to be at the H & D centenary later in the year. Complete with hand signal it is seen arriving at the luncheon venue.
Photo taken Sunday 10 January 2016, Emborough
195. KNG711
Preserved Eastern Counties LL711, KNG711, in the lead of a group of three preserved L and LLs, taken during the East Anglia Transport Museum Running Day. KNG711, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body was new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 2008
Preserved Eastern Counties LL711, KNG711, in the lead of a group of three preserved L and LLs, taken during the East Anglia Transport Museum Running Day. KNG711, a Bristol L5G with ECW B35R body was new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 2008
196. KNG711
Seen at the Clacton Transport Fair and Running Day is Eastern Counties Bristol LL/ECW LL711, KNG711, new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 2 June 2013, Clacton Shopping Village
Seen at the Clacton Transport Fair and Running Day is Eastern Counties Bristol LL/ECW LL711, KNG711, new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 2 June 2013, Clacton Shopping Village
197. KNG718
Preserved ex-Eastern Counties LL718, KNG718, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 2004, Duxford
Preserved ex-Eastern Counties LL718, KNG718, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 2004, Duxford
198. LFM723
Middlemiss & Gould, contractors, LFM723, aBristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Middlesbrough
Middlemiss & Gould, contractors, LFM723, aBristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Middlesbrough
199. LFM728
Cheshire Constabulary were the proud owners of LFM728, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Harrogate Stray
Cheshire Constabulary were the proud owners of LFM728, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Harrogate Stray
200. LFM730
Crosville SLG149, LFM730, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham Bus Station
Crosville SLG149, LFM730, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham Bus Station
201. LFM731
Crosville KG150, LFM731, a Bristol LL5G with ECW bodywork sits in Skipton during a lull in procedings at the Aire Valley Running Day. Skipton was for many years the haunt of similar red Bristols run by West Yorkshire Road Car.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 2015, Skipton Bus Station
Crosville KG150, LFM731, a Bristol LL5G with ECW bodywork sits in Skipton during a lull in procedings at the Aire Valley Running Day. Skipton was for many years the haunt of similar red Bristols run by West Yorkshire Road Car.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 2015, Skipton Bus Station
202. LFM731
Crosville KG150, LFM731, a Bristol LL5G with ECW bodywork new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2016, Peak Rail Rally, Rowsley
Crosville KG150, LFM731, a Bristol LL5G with ECW bodywork new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2016, Peak Rail Rally, Rowsley
203. LFM738
BRIMS (Tyneside contractor) LFM738, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1972, Hemlington building site, Middlesbrough
BRIMS (Tyneside contractor) LFM738, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1972, Hemlington building site, Middlesbrough
204. LFM742
Crosville KG161, LFM742, bound for Machynlleth passing the remains of Esgairgeiliog Station on the A.487, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body.
Photo taken 1953, Esgairgeiliog Station
Crosville KG161, LFM742, bound for Machynlleth passing the remains of Esgairgeiliog Station on the A.487, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body.
Photo taken 1953, Esgairgeiliog Station
205. LFM745
Moore & Cartwright, building contractor, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, LFM745, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Norton Depot
Moore & Cartwright, building contractor, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, LFM745, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Norton Depot
206. LFM746
Crosville Motor Services ELB165, LFM746, was one of a batch of 10 Bristol LL6B's with Eastern Coachworks DP35R? bodywork delivered in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 7 February 1960, Oswestry Station, Oswald Road
Crosville Motor Services ELB165, LFM746, was one of a batch of 10 Bristol LL6B's with Eastern Coachworks DP35R? bodywork delivered in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 7 February 1960, Oswestry Station, Oswald Road
207. LFM753
Crosville KW172, LFM753, a 1950 Bristol L6B with ECW dual purpose 31 seat rear entrance body.
Photo taken 1998, Halifax
Crosville KW172, LFM753, a 1950 Bristol L6B with ECW dual purpose 31 seat rear entrance body.
Photo taken 1998, Halifax
208. LFM753
Crosville KW172, LFM753, a 1950 Bristol L6B with ECW DP31R body, at the Wirral Bus and Tram Show, Birkenhead.
Photo taken Sunday 5 October 2014, Birkenhead
Crosville KW172, LFM753, a 1950 Bristol L6B with ECW DP31R body, at the Wirral Bus and Tram Show, Birkenhead.
Photo taken Sunday 5 October 2014, Birkenhead
209. LFM769
Moore & Cartwright, building contractor, Norton (on Tees), LFM769, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken August 1969, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees
Moore & Cartwright, building contractor, Norton (on Tees), LFM769, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken August 1969, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees
210. LFM772
Crosville SLG202, LFM783, Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork alongside SLG191, LFM772, a 1950 Bristol L5G with ECW B35R bodywork
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham
Crosville SLG202, LFM783, Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork alongside SLG191, LFM772, a 1950 Bristol L5G with ECW B35R bodywork
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham
211. LHN823
Former United Autos BG381, LHN823, is a Bristol L5G with an ECW B35R body dating from 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 22 August 2010, Garsdale
Former United Autos BG381, LHN823, is a Bristol L5G with an ECW B35R body dating from 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 22 August 2010, Garsdale
212. LHN848
United Auto BG406, LHN848, new in 1950 as BLO448 was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station. It had been renumbered in May 1951.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
United Auto BG406, LHN848, new in 1950 as BLO448 was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station. It had been renumbered in May 1951.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
213. LHN860
United Autos BG413, LHN860, was one of their unusual forward-entrance Bristol L5Gs with an ECW B35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 10 June 2012, Goathland Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
United Autos BG413, LHN860, was one of their unusual forward-entrance Bristol L5Gs with an ECW B35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 10 June 2012, Goathland Station, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
214. LHN860
LHN860 is a United Automobile Bristol L5G converted to L6B with ECW B35F bodywork seen bound for "Aidensfield" via a grass route - beware of sheep
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field, Sunderland
LHN860 is a United Automobile Bristol L5G converted to L6B with ECW B35F bodywork seen bound for "Aidensfield" via a grass route - beware of sheep
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field, Sunderland
215. LHN863
United AS G416, LHN863, a Bristol L5G from 1950 with Eastern Coach Works B35R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1968, North Road, Durham
United AS G416, LHN863, a Bristol L5G from 1950 with Eastern Coach Works B35R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1968, North Road, Durham
216. LHN867
Wales Dove Bitumastic Ltd, contractor, LHN867, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, Clarence Street, near the junction with Cowpen Bewley Road, Stockton-on-Tees
Wales Dove Bitumastic Ltd, contractor, LHN867, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B35R bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, Clarence Street, near the junction with Cowpen Bewley Road, Stockton-on-Tees
217. LKT991
Preserved Maidstone & District SO43, LKT991, a Bristol L6A with ECW B35R body new in May 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 9 April 2011, Kent Showground, Detling
Preserved Maidstone & District SO43, LKT991, a Bristol L6A with ECW B35R body new in May 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 9 April 2011, Kent Showground, Detling
218. LKT991
Another major company in the area, Maidstone & District, was represented at Detling by 1950 Bristol L6A/ECW SO43, LKT991.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Kent Showground, Detling
Another major company in the area, Maidstone & District, was represented at Detling by 1950 Bristol L6A/ECW SO43, LKT991.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Kent Showground, Detling
219. LTA727
Western National 1248, LTA727, a Bristol L6B with a Duple C33F body was new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, rear of Hyde Park Road Southdown Garage, Portsmouth
Western National 1248, LTA727, a Bristol L6B with a Duple C33F body was new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, rear of Hyde Park Road Southdown Garage, Portsmouth
220. LTA729
LTA729, a Western National 1250 / Royal Blue Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body, part of the Colin Billington collection. Taken on the 2012 Royal Blue run from the following Royal Blue coach - a timeless shot.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, Somerset
LTA729, a Western National 1250 / Royal Blue Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body, part of the Colin Billington collection. Taken on the 2012 Royal Blue run from the following Royal Blue coach - a timeless shot.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, Somerset
221. MHN470
Seen in the Market Place in Bishop Auckland was United Auto BG423, MHN470, was a Bristol L5G with a Willowbrook B35R body new in 1950 as BLO470, being renumbered in May 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Seen in the Market Place in Bishop Auckland was United Auto BG423, MHN470, was a Bristol L5G with a Willowbrook B35R body new in 1950 as BLO470, being renumbered in May 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Market Place, Bishop Auckland
222. MHW999
Fok Lei, Macau, L130 M-14-18, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with Sun Cheong or Fok Lei B33D bodywork from 1975? Formerly registered MHW999, this had been new as Bristol 2464 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, L130 M-14-18, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with Sun Cheong or Fok Lei B33D bodywork from 1975? Formerly registered MHW999, this had been new as Bristol 2464 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
223. NAE3
Preserved Bristol 2467, NAE3, a Bristol L6B with ECW C31F body new in 1950. It lasted with Bristol until 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 12 August 2012, Brislington
Preserved Bristol 2467, NAE3, a Bristol L6B with ECW C31F body new in 1950. It lasted with Bristol until 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 12 August 2012, Brislington
224. NHN100
NHN100 was a Bristol L5G which had been new to United Auto in 1950 as their BLO500. It originally carried an ECW B35R body and was renumbered BG442 in the May 1951 scheme. Converted to B35F and equipped for OMO in January 1959, it was again renumbered in November 1964, becoming G442.
Photo taken c.1969, The Sands, Durham
NHN100 was a Bristol L5G which had been new to United Auto in 1950 as their BLO500. It originally carried an ECW B35R body and was renumbered BG442 in the May 1951 scheme. Converted to B35F and equipped for OMO in January 1959, it was again renumbered in November 1964, becoming G442.
Photo taken c.1969, The Sands, Durham
225. NHN122
United Automobile BG454, NHN122, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in 1950 as BLO 522.
Photo taken 1963, Corner Cafe, Scarborough
United Automobile BG454, NHN122, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in 1950 as BLO 522.
Photo taken 1963, Corner Cafe, Scarborough
226. NHN128
Eastwood (chicken farmer) NHN128, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1973, Seamer, near Stokesley
Eastwood (chicken farmer) NHN128, a Bristol LL5G built in 1950 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1973, Seamer, near Stokesley
227. NHN83
G Stephenson, Bishop Auckland contractor, 604, NHN83, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B30R bodywork.
Photo taken February 1972, Thornaby
G Stephenson, Bishop Auckland contractor, 604, NHN83, a Bristol L5G built in 1950 with ECW B30R bodywork.
Photo taken February 1972, Thornaby
228. ONO991
Eastern National 1114, ONO991, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body had been new in 1950 as number 4077. It was renumbered to 316 in July 1954 and then to 1114 in August 1964. It passed to Twell (dealer), Ingham in October 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Southend Victoria Circus
Eastern National 1114, ONO991, a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body had been new in 1950 as number 4077. It was renumbered to 316 in July 1954 and then to 1114 in August 1964. It passed to Twell (dealer), Ingham in October 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Southend Victoria Circus
229. PTW106
Eastern National BD327, PTW106, a Bristol L6B with ECW FC31F body, new in 1950 (as 4102). It was withdrawn in 1963.
Photo taken Cenotaph, London Whitehall
Eastern National BD327, PTW106, a Bristol L6B with ECW FC31F body, new in 1950 (as 4102). It was withdrawn in 1963.
Photo taken Cenotaph, London Whitehall
230. PTW110
Preserved Eastern National PTW110, a Bristol L6B with ECW FC31F body, new in 1950, the first time on the road for 35 years.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Duxford
Preserved Eastern National PTW110, a Bristol L6B with ECW FC31F body, new in 1950, the first time on the road for 35 years.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Duxford
231. CNH850
United Counties 785, ERP605, was a Bristol K5G with an ECW L27/28R body dating from 1949 while to the right, is 406, CNH850, a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW B39R body dating from 1951.
Photo taken circa 1964, Kettering Bus Station
United Counties 785, ERP605, was a Bristol K5G with an ECW L27/28R body dating from 1949 while to the right, is 406, CNH850, a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW B39R body dating from 1951.
Photo taken circa 1964, Kettering Bus Station
232. FET821
Rotherham 121, FET821, a Bristol L5G with an East Lancs (Bridlington) B32C body dating from 1951. A poor photo salvaged from a poor negative. Why was this bus in Tadcaster in the late 1960s? Was it a short-lived preservation?
Photo taken circa 1968, Tadcaster
Rotherham 121, FET821, a Bristol L5G with an East Lancs (Bridlington) B32C body dating from 1951. A poor photo salvaged from a poor negative. Why was this bus in Tadcaster in the late 1960s? Was it a short-lived preservation?
Photo taken circa 1968, Tadcaster
233. FMO949
Thames Valley 567, FMO949, a Bristol LL with ECW B39R body rebuilt in 1958 to B39F.
Photo taken 1967, High Wycombe Bus Station
Thames Valley 567, FMO949, a Bristol LL with ECW B39R body rebuilt in 1958 to B39F.
Photo taken 1967, High Wycombe Bus Station
234. FRP839
A rear view of South Midland 824, FRP839, seen on one of the loading bays at Victoria Coach Station. This was a Bristol LL6B with an Eastern Coachworks FC37F body new to United Counties in 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 15 October 1960, Victoria Coach Station
A rear view of South Midland 824, FRP839, seen on one of the loading bays at Victoria Coach Station. This was a Bristol LL6B with an Eastern Coachworks FC37F body new to United Counties in 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 15 October 1960, Victoria Coach Station
235. FRP842
United Counties 377, FRP842, an E.C.W. FC37F bodied Bristol LL6B new in 1951 as 842, and later renumbered, seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
United Counties 377, FRP842, an E.C.W. FC37F bodied Bristol LL6B new in 1951 as 842, and later renumbered, seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
236. GBL875
Bristol LWL6B GBL875, 611 in the Thames Valley fleet, carried an Eastern Coachworks FC35F body with a typically sad and ugly front which dated from 1951 when seen in Newbury.
Photo taken Saturday 25 October 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
Bristol LWL6B GBL875, 611 in the Thames Valley fleet, carried an Eastern Coachworks FC35F body with a typically sad and ugly front which dated from 1951 when seen in Newbury.
Photo taken Saturday 25 October 1958, The Wharf, Newbury
237. HBE513
HBE513 was a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW FC35F body, new in May 1951 to Lincolnshire Road Car Co, no. 959. In 1953, as part of a company-wide scheme, it was renumbered 2059.
Photo taken May 1965, Grantham Bus Station
HBE513 was a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW FC35F body, new in May 1951 to Lincolnshire Road Car Co, no. 959. In 1953, as part of a company-wide scheme, it was renumbered 2059.
Photo taken May 1965, Grantham Bus Station
238. HDL279
Preserved Southern Vectis 835, HDL279, a Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R, new in October 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2006, Newport Quay, Isle of Wight Bus Museum
Preserved Southern Vectis 835, HDL279, a Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R, new in October 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2006, Newport Quay, Isle of Wight Bus Museum
239. HDL279
Southern Vectis Lodekka 550, ODL10, followed by L type 835, HDL279 and two more Lodekkas behind.
Photo taken Saturday 27 February 1965, Sandown, Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis Lodekka 550, ODL10, followed by L type 835, HDL279 and two more Lodekkas behind.
Photo taken Saturday 27 February 1965, Sandown, Isle of Wight
240. JWU876
Moore & Cartwright, contractor, Norton-on-Tees, JWU876, a Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1972, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees
Moore & Cartwright, contractor, Norton-on-Tees, JWU876, a Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1972, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees
241. JWU886
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with standard ECW rear entrance body. This bus is now at the Keighley Bus Museum
Photo taken 1994, Ludlam Street Depot, Bradford
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with standard ECW rear entrance body. This bus is now at the Keighley Bus Museum
Photo taken 1994, Ludlam Street Depot, Bradford
242. JWU886
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with 39 seat ECW rear entrance bodywork seen in service with Buxted Chicken in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Malton
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with 39 seat ECW rear entrance bodywork seen in service with Buxted Chicken in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Malton
243. JWU886
West Yorkshire Road Car 1951 ECW B39F bodied Bristol LL5G SGL16, JWU886, on display at the entrance to the Keighley & Worth Valley station at Ingrow. It was advertising the car & light commercial display as part of the Keighley Bus Museum's Festival of Transport on the 7th July 2013.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 2013, Ingrow Station
West Yorkshire Road Car 1951 ECW B39F bodied Bristol LL5G SGL16, JWU886, on display at the entrance to the Keighley & Worth Valley station at Ingrow. It was advertising the car & light commercial display as part of the Keighley Bus Museum's Festival of Transport on the 7th July 2013.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 2013, Ingrow Station
244. JWU886
Seen at Bradley near Skipton is this Bristol LL5G with classic ECW bodywork. New in 1951, this was SGL16 JWU886 in the West Yorkshire Road Car fleet.
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Bradley, near Skipton
Seen at Bradley near Skipton is this Bristol LL5G with classic ECW bodywork. New in 1951, this was SGL16 JWU886 in the West Yorkshire Road Car fleet.
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Bradley, near Skipton
245. JYG726
West Yorkshire SBW14, JYG726, a 39 seat Bristol LWL6B from 1951 at Bingley Station on the Eldwick service
Photo taken 1960, Bingley Station
West Yorkshire SBW14, JYG726, a 39 seat Bristol LWL6B from 1951 at Bingley Station on the Eldwick service
Photo taken 1960, Bingley Station
246. JYG727
West Yorkshire SGW10, JYG727, a 1951 Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body, with an unidentified lowbridge KSW in front.
Photo taken Saturday 9 January 1965, Layerthorpe Station, York
West Yorkshire SGW10, JYG727, a 1951 Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body, with an unidentified lowbridge KSW in front.
Photo taken Saturday 9 January 1965, Layerthorpe Station, York
247. JYG72X
This unidentified West Yorkshire SGW-class, JYG72-, was a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body of 1951.
Photo taken 1964, Market Place, Wetherby
This unidentified West Yorkshire SGW-class, JYG72-, was a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body of 1951.
Photo taken 1964, Market Place, Wetherby
248. JYG745
JYG745, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW FC35F body. New in 3/51 to West Yorkshire as no. 667 in cream livery. Renumbered CBW 2 in 5/54 and then to EBW 2 in 2/60 at which time it was repainted into red and cream livery.
Photo taken July 1965, Norths' yard, Sherburn in Elmet
JYG745, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW FC35F body. New in 3/51 to West Yorkshire as no. 667 in cream livery. Renumbered CBW 2 in 5/54 and then to EBW 2 in 2/60 at which time it was repainted into red and cream livery.
Photo taken July 1965, Norths' yard, Sherburn in Elmet
249. KEL734
Hants and Dorset 691, KEL734, a Bristol LL6B with ECW FC35F bodywork seen in the storage shed of the Mersey and Calder bus group at Burtonwood aerodrome.
Photo taken Sunday 20 May 1979, Burtonwood Aerodrome, Lancashire
Hants and Dorset 691, KEL734, a Bristol LL6B with ECW FC35F bodywork seen in the storage shed of the Mersey and Calder bus group at Burtonwood aerodrome.
Photo taken Sunday 20 May 1979, Burtonwood Aerodrome, Lancashire
250. KEL734
Following Ken's submission of a photograph of this bus withdrawn I thought I would add this view of KEL734 in service - the only one of the batch I didn't see on my visit in 1967. These LL6Bs had eight foot wide bodies and did not enter service until 1951. The bodies were originally configured as coaches with less seats, although the number varied, some having 28 seats at one stage. They were converted to 39 seat buses in 1964/5. 691 was the last of the batch in service, being withdrawn in 1968.
Photo taken 1968, Southampton
Following Ken's submission of a photograph of this bus withdrawn I thought I would add this view of KEL734 in service - the only one of the batch I didn't see on my visit in 1967. These LL6Bs had eight foot wide bodies and did not enter service until 1951. The bodies were originally configured as coaches with less seats, although the number varied, some having 28 seats at one stage. They were converted to 39 seat buses in 1964/5. 691 was the last of the batch in service, being withdrawn in 1968.
Photo taken 1968, Southampton
251. KRU988
Hants & Dorset 782, KRU988, was a Bristol LL6B with an Eastern Coachworks B39R body new in September 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Fareham
Hants & Dorset 782, KRU988, was a Bristol LL6B with an Eastern Coachworks B39R body new in September 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Fareham
252. LFM781
Crosville SLG200, LFM781, a Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham Bus Station
Crosville SLG200, LFM781, a Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrexham Bus Station
253. LFM794
Crosville SLG213, LFM794, a Bristol LWL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork. This had been new as KG213 and was withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken March 1968, Lower Bridge Street, Chester
Crosville SLG213, LFM794, a Bristol LWL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork. This had been new as KG213 and was withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken March 1968, Lower Bridge Street, Chester
254. LTA729
Two preserved Royal Blue Bristol Ls, 1228, HOD30, and 1250, LTA729.
Photo taken Sunday 10 August 2008, Brislington
Two preserved Royal Blue Bristol Ls, 1228, HOD30, and 1250, LTA729.
Photo taken Sunday 10 August 2008, Brislington
255. LTA793
LTA793 was a Bristol LWL6B with ECW B37R body, new to Western National as 1634 (as B39R) in 1951.
Photo taken July 1969, Manchester Road, Huddersfield
LTA793 was a Bristol LWL6B with ECW B37R body, new to Western National as 1634 (as B39R) in 1951.
Photo taken July 1969, Manchester Road, Huddersfield
256. LTA804
Western National 1645, LTA804, was a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body of 1951.
Photo taken 1968, Penzance Bus Station
Western National 1645, LTA804, was a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body of 1951.
Photo taken 1968, Penzance Bus Station
257. LTA895
LTA895 was brought out for us to inspect on the last morning of the 2015 Royal Blue run. We were following the old A30 route and this vehicle is based near Summercourt. It's in working order but has lost it's seats and fittings to some more modern 8 seats or so. Dating from 1951 it's a Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body. I last saw it in 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 21 June 2015, A field near Summercourt
LTA895 was brought out for us to inspect on the last morning of the 2015 Royal Blue run. We were following the old A30 route and this vehicle is based near Summercourt. It's in working order but has lost it's seats and fittings to some more modern 8 seats or so. Dating from 1951 it's a Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body. I last saw it in 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 21 June 2015, A field near Summercourt
258. LTA898
LTA898 is a Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body, new to Royal Blue / Southern National in 1951 as fleet number 1269. It was made famous when it appeared in the jigsaw puzzle in front of The Greyhound Inn at Corfe Castle.
Photo taken Thursday 31 January 2013, private site in Staffordshire
LTA898 is a Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body, new to Royal Blue / Southern National in 1951 as fleet number 1269. It was made famous when it appeared in the jigsaw puzzle in front of The Greyhound Inn at Corfe Castle.
Photo taken Thursday 31 January 2013, private site in Staffordshire
259. LTA958
LTA958 was in service at the BVBG main event at Brislington, but I missed a chance to travel on it. Dating from 1951 when it joined the Southern National fleet, it is a Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2016, Brislington
LTA958 was in service at the BVBG main event at Brislington, but I missed a chance to travel on it. Dating from 1951 when it joined the Southern National fleet, it is a Bristol LL6B with Duple C37F body.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2016, Brislington
260. MFM678
Crosville KW247, MFM678, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW C35F body, new in 1951
Photo taken c. 1956, London Victoria Coach Station
Crosville KW247, MFM678, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW C35F body, new in 1951
Photo taken c. 1956, London Victoria Coach Station
261. NDE330
Number 3 in the Silcox, Pemroke Dock fleet, NDE330 was a Bristol L5G with a Silcox DP39F body which had been new in March 1951.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1962, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock
Number 3 in the Silcox, Pemroke Dock fleet, NDE330 was a Bristol L5G with a Silcox DP39F body which had been new in March 1951.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1962, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock
262. NDE332
Seen at the garage in Pembroke Dock is Silcox 5, NDE332, a Bristol L5G which had been new in June 1951 with a Silcox FDP39F body (according to the P.S.V. Circle Fleet History) although NDE 330/1 (L5G) had Silcox DP39F bodies and NDE 616 (LL5G) had a Silcox DP41F body. In June 1961 NDE332 received a new Marshall FDP39F body and is seen here at the garage.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock
Seen at the garage in Pembroke Dock is Silcox 5, NDE332, a Bristol L5G which had been new in June 1951 with a Silcox FDP39F body (according to the P.S.V. Circle Fleet History) although NDE 330/1 (L5G) had Silcox DP39F bodies and NDE 616 (LL5G) had a Silcox DP41F body. In June 1961 NDE332 received a new Marshall FDP39F body and is seen here at the garage.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock
263. NDE332
New in June 1951 as Silcox number 5, NDE332 was a Bristol L5G with a Silcox FDP39F body. In June 1961 it was fitted with a new Marshall FDP39F body.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Pembroke Dock (?)
New in June 1951 as Silcox number 5, NDE332 was a Bristol L5G with a Silcox FDP39F body. In June 1961 it was fitted with a new Marshall FDP39F body.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Pembroke Dock (?)
264. NFM27
Crosville SLB271. NFM27, a Bristol LWL6B built in 1951/2 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1968, Hunter Street, Chester
Crosville SLB271. NFM27, a Bristol LWL6B built in 1951/2 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1968, Hunter Street, Chester
265. NHN135
United Autos NHN105, was a Bristol L5G with an ECW B35R body dating from 1950.
Photo taken 1959, Valley Bridge Bus Station, Scarborough
United Autos NHN105, was a Bristol L5G with an ECW B35R body dating from 1950.
Photo taken 1959, Valley Bridge Bus Station, Scarborough
266. NHY947
Bristol Greyhound coach 2067, NHY947, a Bristol LWL with ECW FC35F body, new in 1951, seen at Victoria Coach Station waiting to return to Bath.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, London Victoria Coach Station
Bristol Greyhound coach 2067, NHY947, a Bristol LWL with ECW FC35F body, new in 1951, seen at Victoria Coach Station waiting to return to Bath.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, London Victoria Coach Station
267. ONO49
This photograph shows the difference between the 7ft 6in and 8ft wide bodies built by ECW on Bristol L type chassis. Eastern National 1124, RHK131, in fact is a 7ft 6in wide Bristol LL5G chassis with an 8ft wide ECW body while 1107, ONO49, is a Bristol L5G.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Garage, Southend
This photograph shows the difference between the 7ft 6in and 8ft wide bodies built by ECW on Bristol L type chassis. Eastern National 1124, RHK131, in fact is a 7ft 6in wide Bristol LL5G chassis with an 8ft wide ECW body while 1107, ONO49, is a Bristol L5G.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Garage, Southend
268. RHK129
Eastern National CR1123, RHK129, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in 1951, seen on hire on a grey December day to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend. Originally numbered 335.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Southend
Eastern National CR1123, RHK129, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in 1951, seen on hire on a grey December day to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend. Originally numbered 335.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Southend
269. RHK129
Eastern National CR1123, RHK129, on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Southend
Eastern National CR1123, RHK129, on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Southend
270. RHK131
This photograph shows the difference between the 7ft 6in and 8ft wide bodies built by ECW on Bristol L type chassis. Eastern National 1124, RHK131, in fact is a 7ft 6in wide Bristol LL5G chassis with an 8ft wide ECW body while 1107, ONO49, is a Bristol L5G.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Garage, Southend
This photograph shows the difference between the 7ft 6in and 8ft wide bodies built by ECW on Bristol L type chassis. Eastern National 1124, RHK131, in fact is a 7ft 6in wide Bristol LL5G chassis with an 8ft wide ECW body while 1107, ONO49, is a Bristol L5G.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Garage, Southend
271. SHK517
Eastern National 1130, SHK517, a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body, new in 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Eastern National 1130, SHK517, a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body, new in 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
272. CNH861
Preserved United Counties 861, CNH861, a Bristol LWL5G new in 1952 and withdrawn in Nov 1968. Seen here in preserved state at a "reunion" of former UCOC buses.
Photo taken Spring 1981, Bedford Garage
Preserved United Counties 861, CNH861, a Bristol LWL5G new in 1952 and withdrawn in Nov 1968. Seen here in preserved state at a "reunion" of former UCOC buses.
Photo taken Spring 1981, Bedford Garage
273. CNH862
Preserved United Counties 862, CNH862, a Bristol LWL with ECW DP33R body, new in April 1952. At some stage was converted to B39R but restored in it's original DP form.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Duxford
Preserved United Counties 862, CNH862, a Bristol LWL with ECW DP33R body, new in April 1952. At some stage was converted to B39R but restored in it's original DP form.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Duxford
274. GJB252
Thames Valley Bristol LWL6B 615, GJB253, with ECW B39R body, new in 1952 and withdrawn in 1968, the year this photo was taken.
Photo taken 1968, Maidenhead Garage
Thames Valley Bristol LWL6B 615, GJB253, with ECW B39R body, new in 1952 and withdrawn in 1968, the year this photo was taken.
Photo taken 1968, Maidenhead Garage
275. GJB254
Preserved Thames Valley 616, GJB254, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW B39R body new in 1952
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Duxford
Preserved Thames Valley 616, GJB254, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW B39R body new in 1952
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Duxford
276. JYG734
Greensitt & Barratt (building contractors) operated JYG734 as transport for their building force. A Bristol LWL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Mallowdale building site, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough
Greensitt & Barratt (building contractors) operated JYG734 as transport for their building force. A Bristol LWL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Mallowdale building site, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough
277. KWU381
West Yorkshire RCC SBW21, KWU381, was a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW B39R body.
Photo taken 1966, Old Ball, Horsforth
West Yorkshire RCC SBW21, KWU381, was a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW B39R body.
Photo taken 1966, Old Ball, Horsforth
278. KWU388
West Yorkshire SBW28, KWU388, and SBW16, JYG731, were both Bristol LWL6Bs with ECW B39R bodies from the early 1950s.
Photo taken 1964, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire SBW28, KWU388, and SBW16, JYG731, were both Bristol LWL6Bs with ECW B39R bodies from the early 1950s.
Photo taken 1964, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
279. MXB740
Eastern National 201, MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1963, seen on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Liftans Way/Greenways, Southend
Eastern National 201, MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1963, seen on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Liftans Way/Greenways, Southend
280. MXB740
Tillings MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F new in 1952, photographed in Devon in 1956. In 1963 the coach passed to Eastern National.
Photo taken 1956, Devon
Tillings MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F new in 1952, photographed in Devon in 1956. In 1963 the coach passed to Eastern National.
Photo taken 1956, Devon
281. MXB743
Tilling Transport MXB743,a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body new in 1952, carrying Thos Cook & Son nameplate in this photo
Photo taken Northdown Street, London Kings Cross
Tilling Transport MXB743,a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body new in 1952, carrying Thos Cook & Son nameplate in this photo
Photo taken Northdown Street, London Kings Cross
282. NFM35
Crosville SLB279, NFM35, a Bristol LWL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork. New as KW279 and taken not far from the bus station at Wrexham.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrecsam
Crosville SLB279, NFM35, a Bristol LWL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork. New as KW279 and taken not far from the bus station at Wrexham.
Photo taken June 1968, Wrecsam
283. NFM46
Ex Crosville SLB290, NFM46, Bristol LL6B new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 30 March 1980, Breda Bus Station, Nederland
Ex Crosville SLB290, NFM46, Bristol LL6B new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 30 March 1980, Breda Bus Station, Nederland
284. NFM46
Crosville SLB290, NFM46, a Bristol LL6B with ECW B39R body, new in May 1952 with fleet number KW 290 and withdrawn in 1970.
Photo taken Approx 1970, Crosville Llandudno (Town, not Junction) depot
Crosville SLB290, NFM46, a Bristol LL6B with ECW B39R body, new in May 1952 with fleet number KW 290 and withdrawn in 1970.
Photo taken Approx 1970, Crosville Llandudno (Town, not Junction) depot
285. NFM49
Crosville MS SLB293, NFM49, a Bristol LL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork. New as KW293, this was withdrawn later in 1968.
Photo taken June 1968, Northgate Station, Chester
Crosville MS SLB293, NFM49, a Bristol LL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork. New as KW293, this was withdrawn later in 1968.
Photo taken June 1968, Northgate Station, Chester
286. OHY995
Northern Ideal Homes of Barnsley used OHY995 for staff transport at their housing developments, former Bristol Tramways 2075, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW C37F body.
Photo taken 1965, Templegate, Whitkirk, Leeds
Northern Ideal Homes of Barnsley used OHY995 for staff transport at their housing developments, former Bristol Tramways 2075, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW C37F body.
Photo taken 1965, Templegate, Whitkirk, Leeds
287. TTW571
Vange-allocated Eastern National 352, TTW571, LWL5G/B39R in an unrecognisable Uppermayne in 1959 (it was transferred in to Basildon in July).
Photo taken 1959, Uppermayne, Basildon
Vange-allocated Eastern National 352, TTW571, LWL5G/B39R in an unrecognisable Uppermayne in 1959 (it was transferred in to Basildon in July).
Photo taken 1959, Uppermayne, Basildon
288. TTW575
Originally 4171 this 1952 Bristol LWL5G had become DT356 when photographed. TTW575, B39R was on a local service when seen in Harwich.
Photo taken Monday 23 May 1960, Town Hall, Harwich
Originally 4171 this 1952 Bristol LWL5G had become DT356 when photographed. TTW575, B39R was on a local service when seen in Harwich.
Photo taken Monday 23 May 1960, Town Hall, Harwich
289. KWV935
Seen in Winchester was Wilts & Dorset 555, KWV935, a Bristol LWL5G with E.C.W. B39R bodywork new in 1954. In January 1960 it was, along with the rest of the batch (553-567) rebuilt to FB39F layout by the company and fitted with a fibreglass radiator surround panel as seen here in Winchester. They were also fitted with wheel-nut rings similar to those fitted to pre-war Leylands.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 February 1960, Winchester Bus Station
Seen in Winchester was Wilts & Dorset 555, KWV935, a Bristol LWL5G with E.C.W. B39R bodywork new in 1954. In January 1960 it was, along with the rest of the batch (553-567) rebuilt to FB39F layout by the company and fitted with a fibreglass radiator surround panel as seen here in Winchester. They were also fitted with wheel-nut rings similar to those fitted to pre-war Leylands.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 February 1960, Winchester Bus Station
290. LHR858
Wilts & Dorset 567, LHR858, was the last of fifteen Bristol LWL5Gs with Eastern Coachworks B39R bodies new in 1954 and is seen in Basingstoke.
Photo taken Thursday 21 August 1958, Basingstoke
Wilts & Dorset 567, LHR858, was the last of fifteen Bristol LWL5Gs with Eastern Coachworks B39R bodies new in 1954 and is seen in Basingstoke.
Photo taken Thursday 21 August 1958, Basingstoke
291. 996CHN
Bedlington & District 996CHN was new to United in May 1957 as BGS8 before general renumbering to GS8 in November 1964. It was a Bristol LL5G with ECW FB39C to the Queen Mary design but with bus seats. The chassis was extended and rebuilt from GHN991 an L5G with fleet number BLO191 later BG205, the body was 8ft wide hence broader than the chassis.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, Widdrington, Northumberland
Bedlington & District 996CHN was new to United in May 1957 as BGS8 before general renumbering to GS8 in November 1964. It was a Bristol LL5G with ECW FB39C to the Queen Mary design but with bus seats. The chassis was extended and rebuilt from GHN991 an L5G with fleet number BLO191 later BG205, the body was 8ft wide hence broader than the chassis.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, Widdrington, Northumberland