SCT '61 Photo Index
Bristol LS
Bristol LS
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1. NHU2
Preserved former Bristol Tramways 2800, NHU2, Bristol LSX4G/ECW B42D, new in December 1950, the first experimental Bristol LS.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2005, Duxford
Preserved former Bristol Tramways 2800, NHU2, Bristol LSX4G/ECW B42D, new in December 1950, the first experimental Bristol LS.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2005, Duxford
2. NHU2
In view of the recent picture of Bristol Omnibus 2800, NHU2, fully restored to original condition, I thought perhaps a view of it in its unrestored state would show the amount of work involved.
Photo taken Aug 1984, Mill off Bradford Road, Batley Carr, West Yorkshire
In view of the recent picture of Bristol Omnibus 2800, NHU2, fully restored to original condition, I thought perhaps a view of it in its unrestored state would show the amount of work involved.
Photo taken Aug 1984, Mill off Bradford Road, Batley Carr, West Yorkshire
3. PHN840
Martindale of Ferryhill operated PHN840, a Bristol LS5G built in 1951 with ECW B45F bodywork. This had been new to United AS as BU11 becoming U11 in 1964.
Photo taken November 1970, Martindale Garage off Durham Road, Ferryhill
Martindale of Ferryhill operated PHN840, a Bristol LS5G built in 1951 with ECW B45F bodywork. This had been new to United AS as BU11 becoming U11 in 1964.
Photo taken November 1970, Martindale Garage off Durham Road, Ferryhill
4.
Four Thames Valley Bristol LS's lined up together, from left to right 675 (HBL77), 314 (HMO839), 511(HMO857) and 673 (HBL75)
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, London Victoria Coach Station
Four Thames Valley Bristol LS's lined up together, from left to right 675 (HBL77), 314 (HMO839), 511(HMO857) and 673 (HBL75)
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, London Victoria Coach Station
5. EJN637
A pair of Eastern National LS6G coaches, on the left 320, 613JPU, new in 1957 and on the right 301, EJN637, new in 1952 to Westcliff-on-Sea, showing the two styles of ECW bodywork for the LS.
Photo taken Brentwood Depot
A pair of Eastern National LS6G coaches, on the left 320, 613JPU, new in 1957 and on the right 301, EJN637, new in 1952 to Westcliff-on-Sea, showing the two styles of ECW bodywork for the LS.
Photo taken Brentwood Depot
6. EJN638
Former Eastern National coach 302, EJN638, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to Westcliff in 1952
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Cardiff
Former Eastern National coach 302, EJN638, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to Westcliff in 1952
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Cardiff
7. EJN638
Eastern National 362, EJN638, an Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS6G new in 1952 seen at Ascot. John failed to photograph the far more interesting coach behind.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Eastern National 362, EJN638, an Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS6G new in 1952 seen at Ascot. John failed to photograph the far more interesting coach behind.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
8. FJN164
Eastern National 369, FJN164, was an E.C.W. C39F bodied Bristol LS6G new in 1952 to Westcliff-on-Sea and is seen alongside sister vehicle FJN165 at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
Eastern National 369, FJN164, was an E.C.W. C39F bodied Bristol LS6G new in 1952 to Westcliff-on-Sea and is seen alongside sister vehicle FJN165 at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
9. HBD626
On its way home to Bedford this 1952 Bristol LS5G, HBD626, is having a break. United Counties fleet number 437 with an ECW C39F body was returning from a day out at Clacton.
Photo taken July 1959, The Nags Head PH, Bishop's Stortford
On its way home to Bedford this 1952 Bristol LS5G, HBD626, is having a break. United Counties fleet number 437 with an ECW C39F body was returning from a day out at Clacton.
Photo taken July 1959, The Nags Head PH, Bishop's Stortford
10. HBL77
Seen here at Ascot races, Thames Valley 675, HBL77, was an Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS6G which had been new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
Seen here at Ascot races, Thames Valley 675, HBL77, was an Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS6G which had been new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
11. JAM225
Wilts and Dorset 521, JAM225, a Bristol LS6G new in late 1952 as DP39D, converted to single entrance in 1955 and to OMO in 1958.
Photo taken 1971, Basingstoke Bus Station
Wilts and Dorset 521, JAM225, a Bristol LS6G new in late 1952 as DP39D, converted to single entrance in 1955 and to OMO in 1958.
Photo taken 1971, Basingstoke Bus Station
12. JDL44
Southern Vectis 303, JDL44, a Bristol LS6G, had an Eastern Coachworks C39F body, new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 1 September 1963, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis 303, JDL44, a Bristol LS6G, had an Eastern Coachworks C39F body, new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 1 September 1963, Ryde, Isle of Wight
13. JDL48
Southern Vectis 307, JDL48, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 1 September 1963, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis 307, JDL48, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body new in 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 1 September 1963, Ryde, Isle of Wight
14. LTA872
Western National 1284, LTA872, a Bristol LS6G with the early style of ECW C39F body new in 1952 is seen here in Plymouth in Royal Blue livery.
Photo taken Sunday 19 May 1968, Plymouth
Western National 1284, LTA872, a Bristol LS6G with the early style of ECW C39F body new in 1952 is seen here in Plymouth in Royal Blue livery.
Photo taken Sunday 19 May 1968, Plymouth
15. LTA873
Royal Blue 1285, LTA873, a Bristol LS coach built 1952, location unknown.
Photo taken early 1960s
Royal Blue 1285, LTA873, a Bristol LS coach built 1952, location unknown.
Photo taken early 1960s
16. LWR407
LWR407 was a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body. New to West Yorkshire RCC (CUG2) in 1952 it briefly became EUG2 in 1963/64 before reverting to coach status as CUG2 again.
Photo taken November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
LWR407 was a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body. New to West Yorkshire RCC (CUG2) in 1952 it briefly became EUG2 in 1963/64 before reverting to coach status as CUG2 again.
Photo taken November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
17. MAH744
Preserved former Eastern Counties LL744, MAH744, Bristol LSX4G/ECW B42F, new in July 1952, the second experimental Bristol LS.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2005, Duxford
Preserved former Eastern Counties LL744, MAH744, Bristol LSX4G/ECW B42F, new in July 1952, the second experimental Bristol LS.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2005, Duxford
18. MAH744
Preserved Eastern Counties prototype LSX4G LL744, MAH744, new in July 1952
Photo taken Monday 24 March 2008, Ipswich Transport Museum
Preserved Eastern Counties prototype LSX4G LL744, MAH744, new in July 1952
Photo taken Monday 24 March 2008, Ipswich Transport Museum
19. MOD973
Now fully restored, it was great to see Southern National / Royal Blue 1286, MOD973, on this year's Royal Blue run. It's a Bristol LS6G - one of the earlier LS coach designs and entered service in 1952 with ECW C41F body. Changed over to Western National in 1962, it was withdrawn by them in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2016, Lulworth Cove
Now fully restored, it was great to see Southern National / Royal Blue 1286, MOD973, on this year's Royal Blue run. It's a Bristol LS6G - one of the earlier LS coach designs and entered service in 1952 with ECW C41F body. Changed over to Western National in 1962, it was withdrawn by them in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2016, Lulworth Cove
20. MOD978
Here's a Bristol LS, with roof pod, that doesn't normally see the light of day. Ongoing restoration continues including the first time since 1977 that it has new curved quarter light front windows. MOD978 is a 1952 Bristol LS6G with ECW C41F bodywork which was changed later to C39F. It started life with Southern National / Royal Blue. The rebuilding of the front end is well advanced and I can't wait to see it back on the roads.
Photo taken Thursday 16 April 2015, private site near Bristol
Here's a Bristol LS, with roof pod, that doesn't normally see the light of day. Ongoing restoration continues including the first time since 1977 that it has new curved quarter light front windows. MOD978 is a 1952 Bristol LS6G with ECW C41F bodywork which was changed later to C39F. It started life with Southern National / Royal Blue. The rebuilding of the front end is well advanced and I can't wait to see it back on the roads.
Photo taken Thursday 16 April 2015, private site near Bristol
21. MXB741
MXB741, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body originally with Tilling (for American Express tours), transferred to Eastern National in 1963 where it was numbered 042, then 202 before being withdrawn in 1965.
MXB741, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body originally with Tilling (for American Express tours), transferred to Eastern National in 1963 where it was numbered 042, then 202 before being withdrawn in 1965.
22. MXB744
Eastern National BD205, MXB744, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1961/2. Based in the Brentwood depot, on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Shakespeare Drive/Fairfax Drive, Southend
Eastern National BD205, MXB744, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1961/2. Based in the Brentwood depot, on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Shakespeare Drive/Fairfax Drive, Southend
23. PHN842
Martindale of Ferryhill, Co. Durham PHN842, a Bristol LS5G of 1952 with Eastern Coach Works B45F bodywork
Photo taken May 1970, Market Street, Ferryhill
Martindale of Ferryhill, Co. Durham PHN842, a Bristol LS5G of 1952 with Eastern Coach Works B45F bodywork
Photo taken May 1970, Market Street, Ferryhill
24. PHN847
Hedingham & District PHN847, Bristol LS / ECW, ex-United Auto.
Photo taken June 1971, Colchester Bus Station
Hedingham & District PHN847, Bristol LS / ECW, ex-United Auto.
Photo taken June 1971, Colchester Bus Station
25. PHN848
Fok Lei, Macau, M-38-80, a Bristol LS5G built in 1952/3 with company modified bodywork. Formerly registered PHN848, this had been new as United BU19 with standard ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-38-80, a Bristol LS5G built in 1952/3 with company modified bodywork. Formerly registered PHN848, this had been new as United BU19 with standard ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
26. SFC567
South Midland 81, SFC567 a Bristol LS6G with ECW C37F body, new in 1952, operating under the South Midland name and livery
Photo taken c. 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 81, SFC567 a Bristol LS6G with ECW C37F body, new in 1952, operating under the South Midland name and livery
Photo taken c. 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
27. SFC570
South Midland 84, SFC570, was a Bristol LS6G/ECW C37F new in 1952 seen at Victoria Coach Station alongside some abandoned luggage.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 84, SFC570, was a Bristol LS6G/ECW C37F new in 1952 seen at Victoria Coach Station alongside some abandoned luggage.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, London Victoria Coach Station
28. EJN640
Former Eastern National 304 and originally with Westcliff-on-Sea, EJN640, was a Bristol LS6G built 1952/3 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough
Former Eastern National 304 and originally with Westcliff-on-Sea, EJN640, was a Bristol LS6G built 1952/3 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough
29. FJN162
Eastern National 378, FJN162, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41D body new to Westcliff in 1953. Seen here on route 251 but later used on the coach/air service.
Photo taken London Wood Green Depot
Eastern National 378, FJN162, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41D body new to Westcliff in 1953. Seen here on route 251 but later used on the coach/air service.
Photo taken London Wood Green Depot
30. FJN163
Eastern National 379, FJN163, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41D body. It was one of a pair new in 1953 to Westcliff and in this picture it still has the Westcliff-on-Sea fleetname but it has gained the Eastern National fleet number.
Photo taken Tylers Avenue, Southend
Eastern National 379, FJN163, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41D body. It was one of a pair new in 1953 to Westcliff and in this picture it still has the Westcliff-on-Sea fleetname but it has gained the Eastern National fleet number.
Photo taken Tylers Avenue, Southend
31. FJN165
Former Westcliff-on-Sea and Eastern National LS6G coach FJN165 with ECW C39F body, new in 1953, seen here in use as a contractor's vehicle in Frome with a Redland logo on the front.
Photo taken Frome
Former Westcliff-on-Sea and Eastern National LS6G coach FJN165 with ECW C39F body, new in 1953, seen here in use as a contractor's vehicle in Frome with a Redland logo on the front.
Photo taken Frome
32. FJN169
Eastern National LS6G coach BN376, FJN169, originally with Westcliff-on-Sea, new in 1953.
Photo taken London Euston Coach Terminal
Eastern National LS6G coach BN376, FJN169, originally with Westcliff-on-Sea, new in 1953.
Photo taken London Euston Coach Terminal
33. HBD633
United Counties 451, HBD633, was one of ten Bristol LS5Gs with Eastern Coachworks DP39D bodies new in 1953. It was reseated to DP41F in 1957.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 August 1958, Gloucester Green, Oxford
United Counties 451, HBD633, was one of ten Bristol LS5Gs with Eastern Coachworks DP39D bodies new in 1953. It was reseated to DP41F in 1957.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 August 1958, Gloucester Green, Oxford
34. HBD639
United Counties 461, HBD639, seen at Ascot was a Bristol LS5G new in 1953 with an Eastern Coachworks DP39D body. It was rebuilt to DP41F in 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
United Counties 461, HBD639, seen at Ascot was a Bristol LS5G new in 1953 with an Eastern Coachworks DP39D body. It was rebuilt to DP41F in 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
35. JDL761
Southern Vectis 312, JDL761 a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F body, new in September 1953.
Photo taken June 1960, Brighstone Tea Gardens, Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis 312, JDL761 a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F body, new in September 1953.
Photo taken June 1960, Brighstone Tea Gardens, Isle of Wight
36. JHR604
A line-up of Wilts & Dorset Bristol LS single-deckers in 1956 with 533, JHR604, nearest to the camera. To the right is an Amport & District coach, JHO917.
Photo taken 1956
A line-up of Wilts & Dorset Bristol LS single-deckers in 1956 with 533, JHR604, nearest to the camera. To the right is an Amport & District coach, JHO917.
Photo taken 1956
37. JMR13
Wilts & Dorset 525, JMR13, a Bristol LS6G/ECW DP39D new in February 1953 had been converted by the company to DP41F in April 1955, further converted for OMO operation in August 1958 and was seen at Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, London Victoria Coach Station
Wilts & Dorset 525, JMR13, a Bristol LS6G/ECW DP39D new in February 1953 had been converted by the company to DP41F in April 1955, further converted for OMO operation in August 1958 and was seen at Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, London Victoria Coach Station
38. LAX643
Red & White UC353, LAX643, was a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. C39F body one of eleven new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
Red & White UC353, LAX643, was a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. C39F body one of eleven new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1958, Gloucester
39. LTA897
Former Southern National 1690, LTA987, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F body dating from 1953, is seen operating for AB Smith of Newport.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 March 1972, St Bride's Lighthouse, Newport
Former Southern National 1690, LTA987, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F body dating from 1953, is seen operating for AB Smith of Newport.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 March 1972, St Bride's Lighthouse, Newport
40. LWR432
West Yorkshire SMG2, LWR432, was a Bristol LS5G/ECW of 1953. It started life as EUG2 with a DP41F body, and converted to B45F in 1957 becoming SUG2, finally renumbered as SMG2 in 1962.
Photo taken 1965, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire SMG2, LWR432, was a Bristol LS5G/ECW of 1953. It started life as EUG2 with a DP41F body, and converted to B45F in 1957 becoming SUG2, finally renumbered as SMG2 in 1962.
Photo taken 1965, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
41. LWR433
LWR433 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in March 1953 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered EUG3. In January 1957 it was reseated at ECW to B45F and renumbered SUG3, being further renumbered in March 1962 to SMG3.
Photo taken c.1957, Hebden Road, Grassington
LWR433 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in March 1953 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered EUG3. In January 1957 it was reseated at ECW to B45F and renumbered SUG3, being further renumbered in March 1962 to SMG3.
Photo taken c.1957, Hebden Road, Grassington
42. LYG712
West Yorkshire CUG6, LYG712, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, which entered service in June 1953.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire CUG6, LYG712, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, which entered service in June 1953.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane, Leeds
43. LYG712
Unidentified contractor, LYG712 Bristol LS5G built in 1953 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Croft area
Unidentified contractor, LYG712 Bristol LS5G built in 1953 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Croft area
44. MAH749
Eastern Counties LE749, MAH749, was a Bristol LS4G with an Eastern Coachworks DP39F body new in May 1953 and was seen at Peterborough Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 1964, Peterborough Garage
Eastern Counties LE749, MAH749, was a Bristol LS4G with an Eastern Coachworks DP39F body new in May 1953 and was seen at Peterborough Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 1964, Peterborough Garage
45. MLJ145
Hants & Dorset 850, MLJ145, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken summer 1964, Bournemouth Bus Station
Hants & Dorset 850, MLJ145, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken summer 1964, Bournemouth Bus Station
46. MOD967
A forerunner of Orpington and District, this is North Downs MOD967, a 1953 Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new to Western National as 1676 in July 1953.
Photo taken Spur Road, Orpington
A forerunner of Orpington and District, this is North Downs MOD967, a 1953 Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new to Western National as 1676 in July 1953.
Photo taken Spur Road, Orpington
47. OFM690
OFM690 was new in February 1953 as Crosville, Chester UG318, later becoming CUG318, and was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock
OFM690 was new in February 1953 as Crosville, Chester UG318, later becoming CUG318, and was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Silcox Garage, Pembroke Dock
48. OFM691
OFM691 of Cream Line, Tonmawr, seen at their garage, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks body, new to Crosville in 1953.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Garage, Tonmawr
OFM691 of Cream Line, Tonmawr, seen at their garage, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks body, new to Crosville in 1953.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Garage, Tonmawr
49. OTT42
Western National 1360, OTT42, a Bristol LS6G/ECW C41F new in 1953 seen at Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, London Victoria Coach Station
Western National 1360, OTT42, a Bristol LS6G/ECW C41F new in 1953 seen at Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, London Victoria Coach Station
50. OTT43
Royal Blue 2200, OTT43, a 1953 Bristol LS6G with ECW body heads towards Kirkby Stephen. The vehicle has the famous Royal Blue roof mounted luggage rack, a feature of Royal Blue coaches until the late nineteen fifties.
Photo taken Sunday 4 April 2010, Kirkby Stephen
Royal Blue 2200, OTT43, a 1953 Bristol LS6G with ECW body heads towards Kirkby Stephen. The vehicle has the famous Royal Blue roof mounted luggage rack, a feature of Royal Blue coaches until the late nineteen fifties.
Photo taken Sunday 4 April 2010, Kirkby Stephen
51. OTT43
Homeward Bound are Western National Bristol LS6G 2200, OTT43 with ECW C41F body and Bristol L6A 1228, HOD30, with Beadle C31F body, picture taken from leading Royal Blue coach.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, Somerset
Homeward Bound are Western National Bristol LS6G 2200, OTT43 with ECW C41F body and Bristol L6A 1228, HOD30, with Beadle C31F body, picture taken from leading Royal Blue coach.
Photo taken Sunday 1 July 2012, Somerset
52. OTT43
Povey, New Malden OTT43, a Bristol LS6G new as Western National 2200 in August 1953 with an Eastern Coachworks C41F body seen at the Hillingdon Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Hillingdon
Povey, New Malden OTT43, a Bristol LS6G new as Western National 2200 in August 1953 with an Eastern Coachworks C41F body seen at the Hillingdon Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Hillingdon
53. OTT44
Western National 2201, OTT44, seen here entering Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body new in the Royal Blue fleet in January 1953.
Photo taken April/May 1966, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford
Western National 2201, OTT44, seen here entering Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body new in the Royal Blue fleet in January 1953.
Photo taken April/May 1966, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford
54. OTT70
Southern National 1361, OTT70, a Bristol LS6G with Eastern Coachworks C41F body new in 1953 seen in Sutherland Street, near Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station
Southern National 1361, OTT70, a Bristol LS6G with Eastern Coachworks C41F body new in 1953 seen in Sutherland Street, near Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station
55. OTT73
Dunning, Great Ayton, OTT73 Bristol LS6G built 1953 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Great Ayton
Dunning, Great Ayton, OTT73 Bristol LS6G built 1953 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Great Ayton
56. OTT85
OTT85 is an immaculate restored, inside and outside, Southern National Bristol LS6G which only came back onto the road this year. Seen at the start of day 2 of the Royal Blue Run it was there replacing LTA729 which retired after gear problems on day one. It dates from 1953
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 2014, Queens Road Coach Park, Bournemouth
OTT85 is an immaculate restored, inside and outside, Southern National Bristol LS6G which only came back onto the road this year. Seen at the start of day 2 of the Royal Blue Run it was there replacing LTA729 which retired after gear problems on day one. It dates from 1953
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 2014, Queens Road Coach Park, Bournemouth
57. OTT85
Preserved Southern National 1376, OTT85 and Royal Blue 2372, OTA632G seen parked in the oddly named Marsh and Ham car park in Blandford Forum on day two of the Royal Blue Run 2014 with some of the other participants in the run behind these two fine coaches.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 2014, Marsh and Ham public car park, Blandford Forum
Preserved Southern National 1376, OTT85 and Royal Blue 2372, OTA632G seen parked in the oddly named Marsh and Ham car park in Blandford Forum on day two of the Royal Blue Run 2014 with some of the other participants in the run behind these two fine coaches.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 2014, Marsh and Ham public car park, Blandford Forum
58. OTT96
Seen at Victoria Coach Station having operated as a Royal Blue relief car to London is OTT96 which was number 1297 in the Southern National fleet.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1959, Victoria Coach Station, London
Seen at Victoria Coach Station having operated as a Royal Blue relief car to London is OTT96 which was number 1297 in the Southern National fleet.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1959, Victoria Coach Station, London
59. OTT98
Southern National 1299, OTT98, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C41F body, preserved by WHOTT and in the care of John Grigg and BVBG.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Salcombe
Southern National 1299, OTT98, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C41F body, preserved by WHOTT and in the care of John Grigg and BVBG.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Salcombe
60. OTT98
Former Royal Blue (Southern National) 1299, OTT98, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
Former Royal Blue (Southern National) 1299, OTT98, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
61. PHN842
United Auto BU13, PHN842, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body which was new in 1953 and was seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
United Auto BU13, PHN842, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body which was new in 1953 and was seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
62. SHN728
Fok Lei, Macau, M-11-43 Bristol LS5G built in 1953 with ECW bodywork modified to B41T.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-11-43 Bristol LS5G built in 1953 with ECW bodywork modified to B41T.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
63. TWL55
South Midland 90, TWL55, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body new in June 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 90, TWL55, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body new in June 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
64. TWL56
South Midland 91, TWL56, new in 1953 was a Bristol LS6B with E.C.W. C37F body.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, rear of Course Road Depot, Ascot
South Midland 91, TWL56, new in 1953 was a Bristol LS6B with E.C.W. C37F body.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, rear of Course Road Depot, Ascot
65. TWL56
South Midland 91, TWL56, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body and was new in June 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 13 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 91, TWL56, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body and was new in June 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 13 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
66. TWL56
TWL56, a Bristol LS6B with E.C.W. body. It had been new in 1953 as C37F to South Midland (91), passing to Thames Valley (91) in 1965 who converted it to DP39F and renumbered it S316.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
TWL56, a Bristol LS6B with E.C.W. body. It had been new in 1953 as C37F to South Midland (91), passing to Thames Valley (91) in 1965 who converted it to DP39F and renumbered it S316.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
67. TWL59
Ipswich Coach Company TWL59, Bristol LS6B / ECW coach. Ex Hedingham & District. New in August 1953 to South Midland, then to Thames Valley from December 1966 to 1969.
Photo taken May 1972, Old Cattle Market/Silent Street access to Falcon Street, Ipswich
Ipswich Coach Company TWL59, Bristol LS6B / ECW coach. Ex Hedingham & District. New in August 1953 to South Midland, then to Thames Valley from December 1966 to 1969.
Photo taken May 1972, Old Cattle Market/Silent Street access to Falcon Street, Ipswich
68. TWL59
MacGregor, Sible Hedingham L64, TWL59, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP39F body acquired in March 1969 from Thames Valley S319.
Photo taken Saturday 19 April 1969, Wethersfield Road, Sible Hedingham
MacGregor, Sible Hedingham L64, TWL59, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP39F body acquired in March 1969 from Thames Valley S319.
Photo taken Saturday 19 April 1969, Wethersfield Road, Sible Hedingham
69. UEV845
Eastern National 367, UEV845, was an Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS5G new in 1953 as 4198, being renumbered in July 1954, and is seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Eastern National 367, UEV845, was an Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS5G new in 1953 as 4198, being renumbered in July 1954, and is seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
70. VVX369
Eastern National 382, VVX369, an E.C.W. C39F bodied Bristol LS5G seen at Ascot was new in 1953 as 4232 being renumbered the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
Eastern National 382, VVX369, an E.C.W. C39F bodied Bristol LS5G seen at Ascot was new in 1953 as 4232 being renumbered the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
71. WVX441
Eastern National MN383, WVX441, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B43F body new in 1953, nearing the end of the 3 hour 45 minute journey from Clacton via Colchester and Maldon.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Eastern National MN383, WVX441, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B43F body new in 1953, nearing the end of the 3 hour 45 minute journey from Clacton via Colchester and Maldon.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
72. WVX441
Eastern National 383, WVX441, a Bristol LS5G, new in 1953 as number 4220 with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body, was renumbered in July 1954 and rebuilt to B45F in December 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1964, Colchester Bus Station
Eastern National 383, WVX441, a Bristol LS5G, new in 1953 as number 4220 with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body, was renumbered in July 1954 and rebuilt to B45F in December 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1964, Colchester Bus Station
73. WVX442
United Counties Bristol LS5G WVX442 (Corby depot) in the snow at Kettering Bus Station in the late 1960s. Ex Eastern National in July 1965, it was numbered 477 and withdrawn in September 1969.
Photo taken late 1960s, Kettering Bus Station
United Counties Bristol LS5G WVX442 (Corby depot) in the snow at Kettering Bus Station in the late 1960s. Ex Eastern National in July 1965, it was numbered 477 and withdrawn in September 1969.
Photo taken late 1960s, Kettering Bus Station
74. 473BEV
Eastern National 1217, 473BEV, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in 1954 when it carried number 397, being renumbered in August 1964.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Prittlewell Depot, Southend
Eastern National 1217, 473BEV, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in 1954 when it carried number 397, being renumbered in August 1964.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Prittlewell Depot, Southend
75. HMO835
South Midland 689, HMO835, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body new in May 1954, was seen in Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 13 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 689, HMO835, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body new in May 1954, was seen in Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 13 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
76. JBD996
United Counties 491, JBD996, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body new in October 1954. In April 1956 the rear door was removed and it was reseated to B45F.
Photo taken Sunday 13 August 1967, Stamford Bus Station
United Counties 491, JBD996, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body new in October 1954. In April 1956 the rear door was removed and it was reseated to B45F.
Photo taken Sunday 13 August 1967, Stamford Bus Station
77. JBD998
New in 1954, JBD998 was an E.C.W. B43D bodied Bristol LS6B and was numbered 493 in the United Counties fleet. It was rebuilt to B41F in 1956 and is seen here in Bedford.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1960, Bedford
New in 1954, JBD998 was an E.C.W. B43D bodied Bristol LS6B and was numbered 493 in the United Counties fleet. It was rebuilt to B41F in 1956 and is seen here in Bedford.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1960, Bedford
78. JDL762
Southern Vectis 313, JDL762, was an early Bristol LS6B coach with ECW C39F body new in March 1954 which spent most of its life on the Isle of Wight.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1964, Newport Bus Station, Isle of Wight
Southern Vectis 313, JDL762, was an early Bristol LS6B coach with ECW C39F body new in March 1954 which spent most of its life on the Isle of Wight.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1964, Newport Bus Station, Isle of Wight
79. KFU363
Lincolnshire RCC 2207, KFU363, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1954, a photograph taken during a break in a car journey on the old A1.
Photo taken circa 1964, Chapelgate, Retford
Lincolnshire RCC 2207, KFU363, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1954, a photograph taken during a break in a car journey on the old A1.
Photo taken circa 1964, Chapelgate, Retford
80. LAX634
New as Red & White U553 in January 1954 LAX634, a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body, is seen here in Barker Street Bus Station in Shrewsbury with Crosville as number SUG299.
Photo taken early 1971, Barker Street Bus Station, Shrewsbury
New as Red & White U553 in January 1954 LAX634, a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body, is seen here in Barker Street Bus Station in Shrewsbury with Crosville as number SUG299.
Photo taken early 1971, Barker Street Bus Station, Shrewsbury
81. LAX638
Eastern Counties LM587, LAX638, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. B45F body. New in 1954 to Red & White as U953 it passed to ECOC in January 1969, and was withdrawn in 1972 and sold to a contractor in Birmingham.
Photo taken Saturday 11 July 1970, Drummer Street Bus Station, Cambridge
Eastern Counties LM587, LAX638, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. B45F body. New in 1954 to Red & White as U953 it passed to ECOC in January 1969, and was withdrawn in 1972 and sold to a contractor in Birmingham.
Photo taken Saturday 11 July 1970, Drummer Street Bus Station, Cambridge
82. LSC72
Scottish Omnibuses A12, LSC72, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C38F body which had been new in May 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 23 July 1959, Edinburgh Bus Station
Scottish Omnibuses A12, LSC72, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C38F body which had been new in May 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 23 July 1959, Edinburgh Bus Station
83. MAX101
Crosville SUG286, MAX101, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Crewe Bus Station
Crosville SUG286, MAX101, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Crewe Bus Station
84. MAX103
Crosville SUG287, MAX103, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in February 1954 as Red & White U354, and is seen here in Welshpool.
Photo taken early 1971, Welshpool
Crosville SUG287, MAX103, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in February 1954 as Red & White U354, and is seen here in Welshpool.
Photo taken early 1971, Welshpool
85. MAX107
Three from Blue Line, Upminster seen at Wembley. From the left MAX107, ORV993 and XHW419. Two Bristol LS/ECW and a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H30/26R body which was ex Portsmouth 116.
Photo taken Sunday 9 June 1974, Wembley
Three from Blue Line, Upminster seen at Wembley. From the left MAX107, ORV993 and XHW419. Two Bristol LS/ECW and a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H30/26R body which was ex Portsmouth 116.
Photo taken Sunday 9 June 1974, Wembley
86. MAX107
Crosville SUG290, MAX107, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F new in June 1954 as Red & White U754 and is seen here in Shrewsbury.
Photo taken early 1971, Barker Street Bus Station, Shrewsbury
Crosville SUG290, MAX107, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F new in June 1954 as Red & White U754 and is seen here in Shrewsbury.
Photo taken early 1971, Barker Street Bus Station, Shrewsbury
87. MWY218
MWY218 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in April 1954 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, fleet number EUG7.
Photo taken c.Dec 1956, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
MWY218 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in April 1954 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, fleet number EUG7.
Photo taken c.Dec 1956, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
88. MWY219
Another view of West Yorkshire Road Car Co Pateley Bridge depot when quite new with LS5G SUG8, MWY219, on service 24 to Harrogate.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
Another view of West Yorkshire Road Car Co Pateley Bridge depot when quite new with LS5G SUG8, MWY219, on service 24 to Harrogate.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
89. MWY219
MWY219 was new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in April 1954 as a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, numbered EUG8. In February 1957 it was reseated at ECW to become B45F, and was renumbered SUG8 at that time.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
MWY219 was new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in April 1954 as a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, numbered EUG8. In February 1957 it was reseated at ECW to become B45F, and was renumbered SUG8 at that time.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
90. MWY229
August 1954 at the Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick with buses returning from Keswick on the X87 service. The LS5G dual purpose West Yorkshire EUG18, MWY229, on the left had only entered service just a month earlier, whilst the coach LS6G number CUG2, LWR407, was from June 1952.
Photo taken August 1954, Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick
August 1954 at the Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick with buses returning from Keswick on the X87 service. The LS5G dual purpose West Yorkshire EUG18, MWY229, on the left had only entered service just a month earlier, whilst the coach LS6G number CUG2, LWR407, was from June 1952.
Photo taken August 1954, Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick
91. MWY617
MWY617 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in March 1954 as CUG11.
Photo taken September 1970, Taylor's Yard, off Myrtle Square, East Parade, Harrogate
MWY617 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in March 1954 as CUG11.
Photo taken September 1970, Taylor's Yard, off Myrtle Square, East Parade, Harrogate
92. MWY618
MWY618 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in March 1954 and numbered CUG12.
Photo taken c.1954/55, Harrogate Stray
MWY618 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in March 1954 and numbered CUG12.
Photo taken c.1954/55, Harrogate Stray
93. OAH754
A general view of the Welshways premises at Menai Bridge. Vehicles present include 397BLY a former Ewer Group Bedford SB8/Harrington (see higher res photo and here), OAH754 a former Eastern Counties LS coach, and ORM139, a former Cumberland Bristol LD.
Photo taken Wednesday 22 August 1973, Menai Bridge Station
A general view of the Welshways premises at Menai Bridge. Vehicles present include 397BLY a former Ewer Group Bedford SB8/Harrington (see higher res photo and here), OAH754 a former Eastern Counties LS coach, and ORM139, a former Cumberland Bristol LD.
Photo taken Wednesday 22 August 1973, Menai Bridge Station
94. OAH756
Eastern Counties LS756, OAH756, a 1954 Bristol LS5G originally fitted with an ECW C39F bodywork. Converted to dual purpose use with folding entrance doors and bus type destination screens in lieu of coach fitments. Re numbered LE756 in 1970, withdrawn 1972.
Photo taken June 1965
Eastern Counties LS756, OAH756, a 1954 Bristol LS5G originally fitted with an ECW C39F bodywork. Converted to dual purpose use with folding entrance doors and bus type destination screens in lieu of coach fitments. Re numbered LE756 in 1970, withdrawn 1972.
Photo taken June 1965
95. OJJ750
Super Coaches, Upminster OJJ750, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body which had been new in March 1954 to Tillings Transport, London and passed to Super, from Eastern National 369, along with similar OJJ749/OJJ751/OLU752 in February 1966 (OJJ751 in January).
Photo taken February/March 1966, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
Super Coaches, Upminster OJJ750, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body which had been new in March 1954 to Tillings Transport, London and passed to Super, from Eastern National 369, along with similar OJJ749/OJJ751/OLU752 in February 1966 (OJJ751 in January).
Photo taken February/March 1966, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
96. OLU754
Tilling Transport OLU754, a Bristol LS6B with ECW coach body, new in 1954, an 'official' photo either by ECW or Tillings
Tilling Transport OLU754, a Bristol LS6B with ECW coach body, new in 1954, an 'official' photo either by ECW or Tillings
97. OLU754
Star Tours of Gainsborough OLU754, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body, new to Tilling's Transport in April 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 17 September 1970, Lawn Motor Park, Skegness
Star Tours of Gainsborough OLU754, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body, new to Tilling's Transport in April 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 17 September 1970, Lawn Motor Park, Skegness
99. OTT59
Awaiting duties beside its owner's office and Royal Blue agency in Yeovil is Bristol LS5G / ECW B45F new in March 1954, Southern National 1705, OTT59 in downseated form B41F.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1971, Middle Street, Yeovil
Awaiting duties beside its owner's office and Royal Blue agency in Yeovil is Bristol LS5G / ECW B45F new in March 1954, Southern National 1705, OTT59 in downseated form B41F.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1971, Middle Street, Yeovil
100. OTT61
Southern National 1707, OTT61, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
Southern National 1707, OTT61, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
101. OTT63
Silcox Motor Coach Co Ltd 104, OTT63, a 1954 Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F bodywork purchased from Western National (1709) via Martin's of Weaverham (dealer) in November 1971.
Photo taken Monday 31 July 1978, Silcox Depot, Pembroke Dock
Silcox Motor Coach Co Ltd 104, OTT63, a 1954 Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F bodywork purchased from Western National (1709) via Martin's of Weaverham (dealer) in November 1971.
Photo taken Monday 31 July 1978, Silcox Depot, Pembroke Dock
102. OTT63
OTT63 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new to Southern National, no. 1709, in March 1954. In 1960 it was converted for OMO and reseated to B41F and in November 1969 it was transferred to the Western National fleet. Withdrawn in September 1971 it passed, via Martin, dealer, Weaverham, to Silcox, Pembroke Dock, in November 1971 as no. 104, and gained their red and cream livery as seen here.
Photo taken 1970s, Station Road, Pembroke
OTT63 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new to Southern National, no. 1709, in March 1954. In 1960 it was converted for OMO and reseated to B41F and in November 1969 it was transferred to the Western National fleet. Withdrawn in September 1971 it passed, via Martin, dealer, Weaverham, to Silcox, Pembroke Dock, in November 1971 as no. 104, and gained their red and cream livery as seen here.
Photo taken 1970s, Station Road, Pembroke
103. OTT89
Ipswich Coach Company OTT89, ex-Western National S1380, Bristol LS / ECW C39F, new in 1954.
Photo taken August 1972, St. Helen's Street/Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich
Ipswich Coach Company OTT89, ex-Western National S1380, Bristol LS / ECW C39F, new in 1954.
Photo taken August 1972, St. Helen's Street/Upper Orwell Street, Ipswich
104. OTT90
Southern National 1381 was originally registered OTT90 when it first entered service in January 1954. It was withdrawn by Western National in 1970 and sold to a number of users. Finally it was preserved in 1993 and re-registered SVS904.
Photo taken 2000, Keighley
Southern National 1381 was originally registered OTT90 when it first entered service in January 1954. It was withdrawn by Western National in 1970 and sold to a number of users. Finally it was preserved in 1993 and re-registered SVS904.
Photo taken 2000, Keighley
105. PHW938
Fok Lei, Macau, M-55-40, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-55-40, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
106. PHW944
Former Bristol Omnibus Co. 2854, PHW944, a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. B45F body, new to Bristol Tramways (2854) in 1954. It passed to North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet (as seen here) in 8/70, becoming an unidentified site office by 10/71.
Photo taken November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
Former Bristol Omnibus Co. 2854, PHW944, a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. B45F body, new to Bristol Tramways (2854) in 1954. It passed to North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet (as seen here) in 8/70, becoming an unidentified site office by 10/71.
Photo taken November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
107. PNN769
Mansfield District 200, PNN769, was the first of six Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS6Gs new in 1954. This one was rebuilt to DP41F in 1967 and is seen outside the garage in Mansfield.
Photo taken Sunday 17 August 1969, Mansfield Garage
Mansfield District 200, PNN769, was the first of six Eastern Coachworks C39F bodied Bristol LS6Gs new in 1954. This one was rebuilt to DP41F in 1967 and is seen outside the garage in Mansfield.
Photo taken Sunday 17 August 1969, Mansfield Garage
108. RTT953
Western National LS 1743, RTT953 alongside LD 1943, VDV760
Photo taken Summer 1977, Dartmouth Depot yard
Western National LS 1743, RTT953 alongside LD 1943, VDV760
Photo taken Summer 1977, Dartmouth Depot yard
109. RTT971
Western National 1752, RTT971, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1954, at Woolacombe on route 303 (used to be Southern National 103) Ilfracombe to Woolacombe via Mullacot Cross, after it had turned round ready for the journey back to the depot.
Photo taken August 1970, Woolacombe
Western National 1752, RTT971, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1954, at Woolacombe on route 303 (used to be Southern National 103) Ilfracombe to Woolacombe via Mullacot Cross, after it had turned round ready for the journey back to the depot.
Photo taken August 1970, Woolacombe
110. SHN718
1954 United Automobile LS6B with ECW C39F, BUT3, SHN718, has just collected some passengers on the original Great North Road in Hatfield at about 19:30 on a warm summer evening.
Photo taken June 1959, north of Hatfield Station on the original Great North Road, Hatfield, Herts
1954 United Automobile LS6B with ECW C39F, BUT3, SHN718, has just collected some passengers on the original Great North Road in Hatfield at about 19:30 on a warm summer evening.
Photo taken June 1959, north of Hatfield Station on the original Great North Road, Hatfield, Herts
111. SHN727
United Autos U37, SHN727, a Bristol LS5G with ECW body of 1954.
Photo taken 1968, W.North's dealers and breakers yard, Sherburn-in-Elmet
United Autos U37, SHN727, a Bristol LS5G with ECW body of 1954.
Photo taken 1968, W.North's dealers and breakers yard, Sherburn-in-Elmet
112. SHN770
United AS 2080, SHN770, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with Eastern Coach Works B45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Marlborough Crescent bus station, Newcastle upon Tyne
United AS 2080, SHN770, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with Eastern Coach Works B45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Marlborough Crescent bus station, Newcastle upon Tyne
113. SUG18
MWY229 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in July 1954 as EUG18. It was renumbered SUG18 in March 1959, though with no change to the seating, and withdrawn in November 1969. Sold to Norths, dealer, Sherburn in November 1970 it went on to have a short further life with Henry Boot, contractor, from January to May 1971 and during that time parked up each night on York Road, Leeds.
Photo taken September 1970, Behind West Yorkshire's Grove Park depot, Harrogate
MWY229 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in July 1954 as EUG18. It was renumbered SUG18 in March 1959, though with no change to the seating, and withdrawn in November 1969. Sold to Norths, dealer, Sherburn in November 1970 it went on to have a short further life with Henry Boot, contractor, from January to May 1971 and during that time parked up each night on York Road, Leeds.
Photo taken September 1970, Behind West Yorkshire's Grove Park depot, Harrogate
114. TWL60
South Midland 95, TWL60, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body and was new in March 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 13 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
South Midland 95, TWL60, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C37F body and was new in March 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 13 April 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
115. UHN348
United Auto BUT12, UHN348, was a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F body new in June 1954 and ran in "Tyne-Tees-Thames" olive & cream livery. It was renumbered UT12 in November 1964 and sold to dealer North of Sherburn-in-Elmet in January 1968. Two months later it came to the operator shown here, Bedlington & District of Ashington.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, outside Lintonville Terrace depot, Ashington
United Auto BUT12, UHN348, was a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F body new in June 1954 and ran in "Tyne-Tees-Thames" olive & cream livery. It was renumbered UT12 in November 1964 and sold to dealer North of Sherburn-in-Elmet in January 1968. Two months later it came to the operator shown here, Bedlington & District of Ashington.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, outside Lintonville Terrace depot, Ashington
116. VHN898
G Stephenson, Bishop Auckland contractor, VHN898, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1973, Thornaby
G Stephenson, Bishop Auckland contractor, VHN898, a Bristol LS5G built in 1954 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1973, Thornaby
117. XTW152
Eastern National LS6G coach BD389, XTW152 with an ECW C39F body, new in 1954, seen here on an Eastern National Enthusiasts Group tour outside the ENOC outstation at Harlow.
Photo taken EN Outstation, Harlow
Eastern National LS6G coach BD389, XTW152 with an ECW C39F body, new in 1954, seen here on an Eastern National Enthusiasts Group tour outside the ENOC outstation at Harlow.
Photo taken EN Outstation, Harlow
118. YVW122
Eastern National 1216, YVW122, was a Bristol LS5G, new in 1954 with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Prittlewell Depot, Southend
Eastern National 1216, YVW122, was a Bristol LS5G, new in 1954 with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Prittlewell Depot, Southend
119. 29ENO
Outside the Queen's Building at the London Airport is the 1955 LS5G, 29ENO with Eastern National perhaps from Braintree depot although the plate looks more like BD or BN. Fleet no 409, the ECW body was B45F.
Photo taken April 1959, London Heathrow Airport
Outside the Queen's Building at the London Airport is the 1955 LS5G, 29ENO with Eastern National perhaps from Braintree depot although the plate looks more like BD or BN. Fleet no 409, the ECW body was B45F.
Photo taken April 1959, London Heathrow Airport
120. 31ENO
Eastern National 411, 31ENO, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1955, later renumbered 1231.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Eastern National 411, 31ENO, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1955, later renumbered 1231.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
121. 31ENO
Eastern National 1231, 31ENO, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in 1955 when it was number 411. It was renumbered in August 1964.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Prittlewell Depot, Southend
Eastern National 1231, 31ENO, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in 1955 when it was number 411. It was renumbered in August 1964.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Prittlewell Depot, Southend
122. 476BEV
MacGregor, Sible Hedingham L46, 476BEV, seen in Colchester Bus Station was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body acquired in February 1966 from Eastern National where it had been number 1220.
Photo taken February 1966, Colchester Bus Station
MacGregor, Sible Hedingham L46, 476BEV, seen in Colchester Bus Station was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body acquired in February 1966 from Eastern National where it had been number 1220.
Photo taken February 1966, Colchester Bus Station
123. 567CTW
Eastern National MN1221, 567CTW, Bristol LS / ECW. New in 1955, withdrawn April 1975.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, Maldon Bus Station
Eastern National MN1221, 567CTW, Bristol LS / ECW. New in 1955, withdrawn April 1975.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, Maldon Bus Station
124. 570CTW
Eastern National 404, 570CTW, a 1955 Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body operating one of the open-top routes. Later renumbered 1224.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Eastern National 404, 570CTW, a 1955 Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body operating one of the open-top routes. Later renumbered 1224.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
125. 832CVX
Eastern National 405, 832CVX, another Bristol LS on sea-front duties. Later renumbered 1225.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Eastern National 405, 832CVX, another Bristol LS on sea-front duties. Later renumbered 1225.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
126. 854ETW
Eastern National BN1232, 854ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body alongside HH2741, EOO583, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body and the last FLF numerically to be delivered to EN with the 'old style' radiator.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1974, Hadleigh Depot
Eastern National BN1232, 854ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body alongside HH2741, EOO583, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body and the last FLF numerically to be delivered to EN with the 'old style' radiator.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1974, Hadleigh Depot
127. 857ETW
Eastern National 415, 857ETW, a 1955 LS5G with ECW B45F body
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
Eastern National 415, 857ETW, a 1955 LS5G with ECW B45F body
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
128. 859ETW
859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body was new to the ENOC fleet in 1955
Photo taken Southend
859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body was new to the ENOC fleet in 1955
Photo taken Southend
129. 859ETW
Eastern National BD1237, 859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body. It was new in 1955 with fleet number 417, renumbered as 1237 in 1964 and withdrawn in 1976.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 July 1972, Tilbury Ferry
Eastern National BD1237, 859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body. It was new in 1955 with fleet number 417, renumbered as 1237 in 1964 and withdrawn in 1976.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 July 1972, Tilbury Ferry
130. 859ETW
Eastern National 417, 859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1955. Renumbered as 1237 in 1964 and withdrawn in 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Eastern National 417, 859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1955. Renumbered as 1237 in 1964 and withdrawn in 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
131. 859ETW
Preserved Eastern National Bristol LS 1237, 859ETW seen on the first Clacton rally day in June 2009.
Photo taken Sunday 7 June 2009, Thorpe le Soken
Preserved Eastern National Bristol LS 1237, 859ETW seen on the first Clacton rally day in June 2009.
Photo taken Sunday 7 June 2009, Thorpe le Soken
132. FWG836
Alexander, Falkirk E1, FWG836, was the first of twenty Bristol LS6Gs, new in March 1955, with Eastern Coachworks B45F bodies.
Photo taken Friday 24 July 1959, Tay Street, Perth
Alexander, Falkirk E1, FWG836, was the first of twenty Bristol LS6Gs, new in March 1955, with Eastern Coachworks B45F bodies.
Photo taken Friday 24 July 1959, Tay Street, Perth
133. FWG845
Alexander Fife FE10, FWG845, Bristol LS6G with ECW bodywork dating from 1955.
Photo taken August 1972, Dunfermline Bus Station
Alexander Fife FE10, FWG845, Bristol LS6G with ECW bodywork dating from 1955.
Photo taken August 1972, Dunfermline Bus Station
134. HMO870
Thames Valley 724, HMO870, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body seen at Ascot races had been new in June 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
Thames Valley 724, HMO870, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body seen at Ascot races had been new in June 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
135. HMO871
Thames Valley 725, HMO871, a Bristol LS6B with ECW B45F body, new in July 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 21 July 1962, Ascot
Thames Valley 725, HMO871, a Bristol LS6B with ECW B45F body, new in July 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 21 July 1962, Ascot
136. LWV966
Wilts & Dorset 575, LWV966, was the last of eight Bristol LS5Gs with Eastern Coachworks B41F bodies delivered in 1955 and is seen in Basingstoke.
Photo taken Thursday 21 August 1958, Basingstoke
Wilts & Dorset 575, LWV966, was the last of eight Bristol LS5Gs with Eastern Coachworks B41F bodies delivered in 1955 and is seen in Basingstoke.
Photo taken Thursday 21 August 1958, Basingstoke
137. MWY223
Eastern Coachworks B20F bodied Dennis Ace AWT592 of Hodder, Slaidburn and Bristol LS SUG 12, MWY223, of West Yorkshire seen at Slaidburn on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service. The body on AWT592 body, dating from 1937, had come from West Yorkshire 611, BWT757, and was fitted in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1958, Slaidburn
Eastern Coachworks B20F bodied Dennis Ace AWT592 of Hodder, Slaidburn and Bristol LS SUG 12, MWY223, of West Yorkshire seen at Slaidburn on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service. The body on AWT592 body, dating from 1937, had come from West Yorkshire 611, BWT757, and was fitted in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1958, Slaidburn
138. MWY231
West Yorkshire SUG20, MWY231, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B41F body of 1955. As the side beading shows, it started life as dual-purpose for express services (EUG20). In 1969 it was sold to an Irish (Gaelic) football team.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire SUG20, MWY231, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B41F body of 1955. As the side beading shows, it started life as dual-purpose for express services (EUG20). In 1969 it was sold to an Irish (Gaelic) football team.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
139. OWX134
West Yorkshire, Harrogate CUG17, OWX134, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body and was seen in St. Paul's Street, Leeds, with Saville Street running across the background.
Photo taken Saturday 4 August 1956, St. Paul's Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire, Harrogate CUG17, OWX134, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body and was seen in St. Paul's Street, Leeds, with Saville Street running across the background.
Photo taken Saturday 4 August 1956, St. Paul's Street, Leeds
140. OWX135
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, OWX135, a Bristol LS6G of 1955 with Eastern Coach Works C39F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Yuill's Hartlepool Depot
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, OWX135, a Bristol LS6G of 1955 with Eastern Coach Works C39F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Yuill's Hartlepool Depot
141. OWX136
New in 1955, as West Yorkshire CUG19, OWX136 was a Bristol LS6G with an E.C.W. C39F body. It was withdrawn in December 1970, fitted with a 5HLW engine in July 1971 and sold to North (dealer) in May 1972.
Photo taken Wednesday 14 April 1976, Crawley
New in 1955, as West Yorkshire CUG19, OWX136 was a Bristol LS6G with an E.C.W. C39F body. It was withdrawn in December 1970, fitted with a 5HLW engine in July 1971 and sold to North (dealer) in May 1972.
Photo taken Wednesday 14 April 1976, Crawley
142. OWX137
West Yorkshire EUG95, OWX137, a Bristol LS6G built in 1955 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire EUG95, OWX137, a Bristol LS6G built in 1955 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
143. OWX137
OWX137 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co on 1 May 1955. The last in a batch of five similar vehicles it, like the others, was allocated to Harrogate depot until seasonal delicensing at the end of October.
Photo taken late 1950s, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
OWX137 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co on 1 May 1955. The last in a batch of five similar vehicles it, like the others, was allocated to Harrogate depot until seasonal delicensing at the end of October.
Photo taken late 1950s, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
144. PHN848
A line up of four Eastern National Bristol LS / ECWs. From nearest to furthest they are 1248 (PHN848), 1228 (967DHK), 1226 (833CVX) and 1246 (1861F).
Photo taken Thursday 8 June 1972, Clacton Bus Station
A line up of four Eastern National Bristol LS / ECWs. From nearest to furthest they are 1248 (PHN848), 1228 (967DHK), 1226 (833CVX) and 1246 (1861F).
Photo taken Thursday 8 June 1972, Clacton Bus Station
145. RTT952
Southern National 1742, RTT952, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
Southern National 1742, RTT952, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
146. RTT980
Southern National 1761, RTT980, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
Southern National 1761, RTT980, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
147. RTT985
Unfortunately the original slide has suffered a little, but nevertheless this is a delightful period shot of Western National 1766, RTT985, a 1955 Bristol LS, en route for Wadebridge.
Photo taken Bossiney, near Tintagel
Unfortunately the original slide has suffered a little, but nevertheless this is a delightful period shot of Western National 1766, RTT985, a 1955 Bristol LS, en route for Wadebridge.
Photo taken Bossiney, near Tintagel
148. RTT991
Southern National 1772, RTT991, a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
Southern National 1772, RTT991, a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
150. RTT993
RTT993 is Western National Bristol LS 1774 new to Southern National in 1955.
Photo taken Spring 1975, Taunton Bus Station
RTT993 is Western National Bristol LS 1774 new to Southern National in 1955.
Photo taken Spring 1975, Taunton Bus Station
151. SNG764
SNG764, an ex-Eastern Counties Bristol LS5G no LS764, new in 1955 as LE764 and renumbered in 1970
Photo taken 1974, Jordans garage, Horstead, Norfolk
SNG764, an ex-Eastern Counties Bristol LS5G no LS764, new in 1955 as LE764 and renumbered in 1970
Photo taken 1974, Jordans garage, Horstead, Norfolk
152. SNN72
New in 1955 as Mansfield District 210, SNN72 was the last of five Bristol LS6Gs with Eastern Coachworks DP43F bodywork. In July 1969 it, along with 207, was transferred to the Midland General Tuition Vehicle fleet as number T2 in which guise it was seen outside the garage in Mansfield.
Photo taken Sunday 17 August 1969, Mansfield Garage
New in 1955 as Mansfield District 210, SNN72 was the last of five Bristol LS6Gs with Eastern Coachworks DP43F bodywork. In July 1969 it, along with 207, was transferred to the Midland General Tuition Vehicle fleet as number T2 in which guise it was seen outside the garage in Mansfield.
Photo taken Sunday 17 August 1969, Mansfield Garage
153. WHN113
United BU113, WHN113, a Bristol LS5G with ECW bus body dating from 1955, heads for Whitby from Scarborough in 1967.
Photo taken Monday 21 August 1967, Thorpe Lane, Fylingthorpe
United BU113, WHN113, a Bristol LS5G with ECW bus body dating from 1955, heads for Whitby from Scarborough in 1967.
Photo taken Monday 21 August 1967, Thorpe Lane, Fylingthorpe
154. WHN118
United U118, WHN118, a Bristol LS5G/ECW B45F in Park Road, Whitley Bay on a town service. Nothing remarkable, I know, but only the second bus photograph I ever took with 127 Film and aware that these ladies doing their shopping on and off the bus would be staring out at a school boy "doing what?". The first picture was a Tynemouth Atlantean at St Mary's lighthouse and too poor to admit to!!
Photo taken Friday 13 August 1965, Park View, Whitley Bay
United U118, WHN118, a Bristol LS5G/ECW B45F in Park Road, Whitley Bay on a town service. Nothing remarkable, I know, but only the second bus photograph I ever took with 127 Film and aware that these ladies doing their shopping on and off the bus would be staring out at a school boy "doing what?". The first picture was a Tynemouth Atlantean at St Mary's lighthouse and too poor to admit to!!
Photo taken Friday 13 August 1965, Park View, Whitley Bay
155. WHN120
United AS 2120, WHN120, a Bristol LS5G built in 1955 with ECW B45F bodywork. Binns, in the background, is all that remains now from this view of Park Street next to Middlesbrough's cramped former bus station.
Photo taken May 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
United AS 2120, WHN120, a Bristol LS5G built in 1955 with ECW B45F bodywork. Binns, in the background, is all that remains now from this view of Park Street next to Middlesbrough's cramped former bus station.
Photo taken May 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
156. WHN122
WHN122 was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body acquired from United Automobile Services in 1970. Silcox, Pembroke Dock numbered it 94.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
WHN122 was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body acquired from United Automobile Services in 1970. Silcox, Pembroke Dock numbered it 94.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
157. WHN132
United AS U132, WHN132, a Bristol LS5G built in 1955 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1967, Park Street, Middlesbrough
United AS U132, WHN132, a Bristol LS5G built in 1955 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1967, Park Street, Middlesbrough
158. WHN139
United Autos 2139, WHN139, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1955.
Photo taken circa 1973, Hartlepool Bus Station
United Autos 2139, WHN139, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1955.
Photo taken circa 1973, Hartlepool Bus Station
159. WHN149
United Auto BU149, WHN149, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body which was new in 1955 and was seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
United Auto BU149, WHN149, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body which was new in 1955 and was seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
160. XHN401
United, Darlington BUE1, XHN401, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP39F body seen in Edinburgh Bus Station, was the first of five new in 1955.
Photo taken Thursday 23 July 1959, Edinburgh Bus Station
United, Darlington BUE1, XHN401, a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP39F body seen in Edinburgh Bus Station, was the first of five new in 1955.
Photo taken Thursday 23 July 1959, Edinburgh Bus Station
161. XHN403
United Automobile BUE3, XHN403, a 1955 Bristol LS6B with ECW DP39F body, seen here far from home in Lowestoft, on hire to Eastern Counties, and filling up fast for a four shilling Mystery Tour.
Photo taken Sunday 28 June 1964, Lowestoft Sea Front
United Automobile BUE3, XHN403, a 1955 Bristol LS6B with ECW DP39F body, seen here far from home in Lowestoft, on hire to Eastern Counties, and filling up fast for a four shilling Mystery Tour.
Photo taken Sunday 28 June 1964, Lowestoft Sea Front
162. XHN405
United AS 2305, XHN405, a Bristol LS6B built in 1955 with ECW DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1969, Park Street, Middlesbrough
United AS 2305, XHN405, a Bristol LS6B built in 1955 with ECW DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1969, Park Street, Middlesbrough
163. YHN154
United, Darlington U154, YHN154, seen in the bus station in Alnwick, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body.
Photo taken Monday 26 July 1965, Alnwick Bus Station
United, Darlington U154, YHN154, seen in the bus station in Alnwick, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body.
Photo taken Monday 26 July 1965, Alnwick Bus Station
164. YHN155
United Automobile BU155, YHN155, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1955.
Photo taken 1963, Corner Cafe, Scarborough
United Automobile BU155, YHN155, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new in 1955.
Photo taken 1963, Corner Cafe, Scarborough
165. YHN173
United AS 2173, YHN173, a Bristol LS5G built in 1955 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
United AS 2173, YHN173, a Bristol LS5G built in 1955 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
166. 18BHN
Like most operators, from the late 50s onwards, United Auto embraced the concept of one man operation but the part played in this conversion by a little-known operator in a remote Northumberland valley is often overlooked. 18BHN, seen here, was a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F bodywork, new to United in June 1956.
Photo taken c.1969, Redesmouth Road, Bellingham
Like most operators, from the late 50s onwards, United Auto embraced the concept of one man operation but the part played in this conversion by a little-known operator in a remote Northumberland valley is often overlooked. 18BHN, seen here, was a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F bodywork, new to United in June 1956.
Photo taken c.1969, Redesmouth Road, Bellingham
167. 18BHN
While browsing through the United gallery, I came across a picture of 18BHN, ex United but then with J.H.Thomson and thus solved the mystery of the above sighting"somewhere on the M6" which had eluded me for years. I had assumed it was a contractor or commercial garage outfit (non -PSV).
Photo taken Aug 1970, M6 northbound
While browsing through the United gallery, I came across a picture of 18BHN, ex United but then with J.H.Thomson and thus solved the mystery of the above sighting"somewhere on the M6" which had eluded me for years. I had assumed it was a contractor or commercial garage outfit (non -PSV).
Photo taken Aug 1970, M6 northbound
168. 206CHN
United AS 2206, 206CHN, Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Park Street, Middlesbrough
United AS 2206, 206CHN, Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Park Street, Middlesbrough
169. 438FEV
Eastern National 1242, 438FEV, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in May 1956 as 422, being renumbered 1242 in August 1964.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Basildon Depot
Eastern National 1242, 438FEV, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body new in May 1956 as 422, being renumbered 1242 in August 1964.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Basildon Depot
170. 483AFM
Crosville EUG334, 483AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Hassell Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station
Crosville EUG334, 483AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Hassell Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station
171. 485AFM
Crosville EUG336, 485AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Crewe Bus Station
Crosville EUG336, 485AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Crewe Bus Station
172. 489AFM
Crosville MS EUG340, 489AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1968, Chester
Crosville MS EUG340, 489AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1968, Chester
173. 956ARA
Twelve Bristol LS6Gs with Eastern Coachworks DP43F bodies were delivered to Midland General in 1956 and the first of them 242, 956ARA, which had been converted to B43F in 1968, is seen at the Mansfield garage.
Photo taken Sunday 17 August 1969, Mansfield Garage
Twelve Bristol LS6Gs with Eastern Coachworks DP43F bodies were delivered to Midland General in 1956 and the first of them 242, 956ARA, which had been converted to B43F in 1968, is seen at the Mansfield garage.
Photo taken Sunday 17 August 1969, Mansfield Garage
174. 962ARA
Midland General 248, 962ARA, seen in Matlock Bus Station was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coach Works DP43F body new in 1956. It was later reseated to B43F in 1968 and, after withdrawal in 1970, became Thames Valley 156 in November 1970.
Photo taken Saturday 20 February 1960, Matlock Bus Station
Midland General 248, 962ARA, seen in Matlock Bus Station was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coach Works DP43F body new in 1956. It was later reseated to B43F in 1968 and, after withdrawal in 1970, became Thames Valley 156 in November 1970.
Photo taken Saturday 20 February 1960, Matlock Bus Station
175. NAM116
Wilts & Dorset 576, NAM116, seen at Ascot races, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in February 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
Wilts & Dorset 576, NAM116, seen at Ascot races, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in February 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
176. NSG793
Eastern Scottish ZA31A, NSG793, was a Bristol LS6G with ECW DP40F bodywork. It had been delivered in March 1956 as C38F and allocated to New Street depot. In February 1964 it was transferred to Peebles depot and in January 1965 it was converted to DP40F, this configuration retaining 2+2 seating at the rear. In June 1966 it returned to New Street and remained there until withdrawn in January 1973.
Photo taken 1969, Horsemarket, Lanark
Eastern Scottish ZA31A, NSG793, was a Bristol LS6G with ECW DP40F bodywork. It had been delivered in March 1956 as C38F and allocated to New Street depot. In February 1964 it was transferred to Peebles depot and in January 1965 it was converted to DP40F, this configuration retaining 2+2 seating at the rear. In June 1966 it returned to New Street and remained there until withdrawn in January 1973.
Photo taken 1969, Horsemarket, Lanark
177. OAM125
Wilts and Dorset 584, OAM125, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F body from 1956
Photo taken c. 1956, London Victoria Coach Station
Wilts and Dorset 584, OAM125, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F body from 1956
Photo taken c. 1956, London Victoria Coach Station
178. RAO736
Cumberland 282, RAO736, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new in 1956
Photo taken Sunday 8 August 1965, Keswick Bus Station
Cumberland 282, RAO736, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new in 1956
Photo taken Sunday 8 August 1965, Keswick Bus Station
179. RWW982
Fok Lei, Macau, M-58-23, a Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW bodywork modified to B39D.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-58-23, a Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW bodywork modified to B39D.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
180. RWW983
West Yorkshire RCC SUG58, RWW983, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW DP41F body dating from 1956.
Photo taken circa 1964, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire RCC SUG58, RWW983, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW DP41F body dating from 1956.
Photo taken circa 1964, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
181. SRU972
Hants & Dorset 858, SRU972, a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Hants & Dorset 858, SRU972, a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
182. SRU978
Hants & Dorset 802, SRU978, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body new in September 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Fareham
Hants & Dorset 802, SRU978, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B43D body new in September 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Fareham
183. TUO497
Seen at several events this year has been Bristol LS TUO497, Southern National 1781 still missing side decals. Dating from February 1956 and converted to B41F OMO in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 25 October 2015, Flowers Hill, Brislington
Seen at several events this year has been Bristol LS TUO497, Southern National 1781 still missing side decals. Dating from February 1956 and converted to B41F OMO in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 25 October 2015, Flowers Hill, Brislington
184. TUO497
Southern National 1781, TUO497, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
Southern National 1781, TUO497, was a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B41F body new in 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
185. 314FHN
United AS 2314, 314FHN, a Bristol LS6B built in 1957 with ECW DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1969, Stockton-on-Tees
United AS 2314, 314FHN, a Bristol LS6B built in 1957 with ECW DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1969, Stockton-on-Tees
186. 614JPU
Eastern National LS6G coach CN429, 614JPU, new in 1957.
Photo taken London Victoria Coach Station
Eastern National LS6G coach CN429, 614JPU, new in 1957.
Photo taken London Victoria Coach Station
187. 617JPU
Eastern National LS6G coach 617JPU, new in 1957. The displays read "Westcliff-on-Sea" and "Extended Tour" and the white card in the windscreen "English Lakes" although the background looks a bit more like Southend than the Lakes.
Eastern National LS6G coach 617JPU, new in 1957. The displays read "Westcliff-on-Sea" and "Extended Tour" and the white card in the windscreen "English Lakes" although the background looks a bit more like Southend than the Lakes.
188. 617JPU
4th Seven King's Sea Scouts 617JPU, Bristol LS / ECW coach. New to Eastern National in 1957, numbered 324 in August 1964 scheme, to Tillings Transport as T314 in April 1968 and withdrawn September of the following year.
Photo taken July 1973, Woolverstone
4th Seven King's Sea Scouts 617JPU, Bristol LS / ECW coach. New to Eastern National in 1957, numbered 324 in August 1964 scheme, to Tillings Transport as T314 in April 1968 and withdrawn September of the following year.
Photo taken July 1973, Woolverstone
189. 629CHN
United Autos BU229, 629CHN, a classic Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body of 1957.
Photo taken 1959, Helmsley Market Place
United Autos BU229, 629CHN, a classic Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body of 1957.
Photo taken 1959, Helmsley Market Place
190. 630CHN
United Autos BU230, 630CHN, and BU221, 221CHN, were both Bristol LS5G's with the standard ECW B45F bodies of 1957. These 5-cylinder engines would have to work hard tackling the steep hills out of Whitby.
Photo taken 1960, Whitby Bus Station
United Autos BU230, 630CHN, and BU221, 221CHN, were both Bristol LS5G's with the standard ECW B45F bodies of 1957. These 5-cylinder engines would have to work hard tackling the steep hills out of Whitby.
Photo taken 1960, Whitby Bus Station
191. 642CHN
United 2242, 642CHN, a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body, new in June 1957, was seen leaving the bus station in Durham.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Durham Bus Station
United 2242, 642CHN, a Bristol LS5G with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body, new in June 1957, was seen leaving the bus station in Durham.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Durham Bus Station
192. 646CHN
United AS 2246, 646CHN, a Bristol LS5G built in 1957 with ECW B45F bodywork. This had been new as BU246, becoming U246 in 1964 and then 2246 in 1969.
Photo taken July 1972, North Road, Durham
United AS 2246, 646CHN, a Bristol LS5G built in 1957 with ECW B45F bodywork. This had been new as BU246, becoming U246 in 1964 and then 2246 in 1969.
Photo taken July 1972, North Road, Durham
193. 993EHN
Durham District DU6, 993EHN, a Bristol LS5G built in 1957 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1968, Durham Market Place
Durham District DU6, 993EHN, a Bristol LS5G built in 1957 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1968, Durham Market Place
194. OBD903
United Counties 116, OBD903, was a Bristol LS6G new in 1957 with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
United Counties 116, OBD903, was a Bristol LS6G new in 1957 with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
195. OBD904
Pre-Motorway era and United Counties LS6G, OBD904, is on its way from Victoria to Northampton and about to leave the the roundabout on the A6 at London Colney near St Albans in 1959. New in 1957 this LS was C39F, fleet no.117.
Photo taken Friday 17 July 1959, London Colney, St Albans
Pre-Motorway era and United Counties LS6G, OBD904, is on its way from Victoria to Northampton and about to leave the the roundabout on the A6 at London Colney near St Albans in 1959. New in 1957 this LS was C39F, fleet no.117.
Photo taken Friday 17 July 1959, London Colney, St Albans
196. OFU436
Lincolnshire 2216, OFU436, was a Bristol LS5G which was new in 1957 as number 2225 with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body.
Photo taken Sunday 13 August 1967, Stamford Bus Station
Lincolnshire 2216, OFU436, was a Bristol LS5G which was new in 1957 as number 2225 with an Eastern Coachworks B45F body.
Photo taken Sunday 13 August 1967, Stamford Bus Station
197. PNV219
PNV219, a 1957 Bristol LS5G/ECW DP41F formerly United Counties 119 then 440.
Photo taken Saturday 23 April 1977, Castle Farm Lane, Mile End, Stockport
PNV219, a 1957 Bristol LS5G/ECW DP41F formerly United Counties 119 then 440.
Photo taken Saturday 23 April 1977, Castle Farm Lane, Mile End, Stockport
198. SLA759
This picture shows West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, parked in Ribble's Blackpool
Photo taken Devonshire Road Depot, Blackpool
This picture shows West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, parked in Ribble's Blackpool
Photo taken Devonshire Road Depot, Blackpool
199. SLA759
West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, entering service in 1957 for Tilling's Transport (latterly as their T310). Sold to West Yorkshire in 1965, it was then converted from its original LS6B and C34F configuration.
Photo taken 1966, at the new Gelderd Road Depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, entering service in 1957 for Tilling's Transport (latterly as their T310). Sold to West Yorkshire in 1965, it was then converted from its original LS6B and C34F configuration.
Photo taken 1966, at the new Gelderd Road Depot, Leeds
200. TWT120
TWT120 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car in December 1957. As was often the case with West Yorkshire express and coach vehicles arriving during the winter, it was stored until entering service in May 1958.
Photo taken May 1972, Doncaster
TWT120 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car in December 1957. As was often the case with West Yorkshire express and coach vehicles arriving during the winter, it was stored until entering service in May 1958.
Photo taken May 1972, Doncaster
201. UEL730
UEL730 was new to Hants & Dorset in 1957 and was a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. B43D bodywork. Numbered 806 it was rebuilt to B43F in November 1958 in which condition it was seen at Winchester.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 February 1960, Winchester Bus Station
UEL730 was new to Hants & Dorset in 1957 and was a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. B43D bodywork. Numbered 806 it was rebuilt to B43F in November 1958 in which condition it was seen at Winchester.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 February 1960, Winchester Bus Station
202. VDV746
Royal Blue coach 2203, VDV746, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C41F body, new in 1957.
Photo taken c. 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
Royal Blue coach 2203, VDV746, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C41F body, new in 1957.
Photo taken c. 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
203. VDV749
Ensign's ex-Royal Blue Bristol LS coach VDV749 at Canewdon on the morning working of service 12 from Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 1 January 2012, Canewdon
Ensign's ex-Royal Blue Bristol LS coach VDV749 at Canewdon on the morning working of service 12 from Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 1 January 2012, Canewdon
204. VDV749
Ensign's VDV749 makes a photostop outside Sutton Cemetery on its return journey to Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 1 January 2012, Sutton Cemetery, Southend
Ensign's VDV749 makes a photostop outside Sutton Cemetery on its return journey to Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 1 January 2012, Sutton Cemetery, Southend
205. VVF772
Eastern Counties LS772, VVF772, a Bristol LS5G new in 1957 as a 39 seat coach. Withdrawn in 1974.
Photo taken June 1973, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich
Eastern Counties LS772, VVF772, a Bristol LS5G new in 1957 as a 39 seat coach. Withdrawn in 1974.
Photo taken June 1973, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich
206. VVF778
Seen in the coachpark at Ascot is Eastern Counties LS778, VVF778, an E.C.W. bodied Bristol LS. Alongside is Hillside, Luton 2, RJH350, a Leyland TS8 rebodied by Plaxton as FC39F in 1954, which started life in 1939 as RN8832 with Ribble, whilst on the right is FCB602, a Daimler Freeline with Duple body of Cronshaw,
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
Seen in the coachpark at Ascot is Eastern Counties LS778, VVF778, an E.C.W. bodied Bristol LS. Alongside is Hillside, Luton 2, RJH350, a Leyland TS8 rebodied by Plaxton as FC39F in 1954, which started life in 1939 as RN8832 with Ribble, whilst on the right is FCB602, a Daimler Freeline with Duple body of Cronshaw,
Photo taken Saturday 19 July 1958, Ascot
207. WPW631
Eastern Counties LM 931, WPW631, Bristol LS5G / ECW B45F, new in 1957, one of only four LS saloons owned by Eastern Counties.
Photo taken April 1972, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich
Eastern Counties LM 931, WPW631, Bristol LS5G / ECW B45F, new in 1957, one of only four LS saloons owned by Eastern Counties.
Photo taken April 1972, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Ipswich
208. XHW419
Three from Blue Line, Upminster seen at Wembley. From the left MAX107, ORV993 and XHW419. Two Bristol LS/ECW and a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H30/26R body which was ex Portsmouth 116.
Photo taken Sunday 9 June 1974, Wembley
Three from Blue Line, Upminster seen at Wembley. From the left MAX107, ORV993 and XHW419. Two Bristol LS/ECW and a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H30/26R body which was ex Portsmouth 116.
Photo taken Sunday 9 June 1974, Wembley
209. XHW426
XHW426 is a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new to Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company Limited in May 1957. It has been restored to immaculate condition by Mike Ellis who has owned it since 2009.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 2019, Jack Russell Close, Stroud
XHW426 is a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body, new to Bristol Tramways & Carriage Company Limited in May 1957. It has been restored to immaculate condition by Mike Ellis who has owned it since 2009.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 2019, Jack Russell Close, Stroud
210. YHY74
Bristol Omnibus YHY74, a 1957 Bristol LS5G with a rebuilt front and converted to LS6G in 1973. Seen here apparently withdrawn along with some de-licensed FLFs
Photo taken Saturday 18 March 1978, Lawrence Hill Depot, Bristol
Bristol Omnibus YHY74, a 1957 Bristol LS5G with a rebuilt front and converted to LS6G in 1973. Seen here apparently withdrawn along with some de-licensed FLFs
Photo taken Saturday 18 March 1978, Lawrence Hill Depot, Bristol
211. 304GHN
304GHN is a Bristol LS6B coach without roof pod and with ECW C34F body, new to United Automobile in 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, Brough
304GHN is a Bristol LS6B coach without roof pod and with ECW C34F body, new to United Automobile in 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, Brough
212. 304GHN
Looking immaculate in United's famous coach livery, BUC4, 304GHN, a 1958 Bristol LS6B shows off its subtle curves as it leaves Skipton at the Aire Valley Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 2015, Skipton Coach Street
Looking immaculate in United's famous coach livery, BUC4, 304GHN, a 1958 Bristol LS6B shows off its subtle curves as it leaves Skipton at the Aire Valley Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 2015, Skipton Coach Street
213. EUG66
With other operators sending coaches to Wembley, this Bristol with an Eastern Coachworks body was the best that West Yorkshire could offer. EUG66, TWT119, was an LS5G with a DP41F body, new in June 1958, and is seen in the coachpark at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1959, Wembley Stadium
With other operators sending coaches to Wembley, this Bristol with an Eastern Coachworks body was the best that West Yorkshire could offer. EUG66, TWT119, was an LS5G with a DP41F body, new in June 1958, and is seen in the coachpark at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1959, Wembley Stadium
214. TWT114
West Yorkshire SUG61, TWT114, a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F which entered service in May 1958
Photo taken c.1967, Roseville Road depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire SUG61, TWT114, a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F which entered service in May 1958
Photo taken c.1967, Roseville Road depot, Leeds
215. TWT115
West Yorkshire Road Car Co. SUG62, TWT115, a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. DP41F body, new in 1958. Originally numbered EUG 63 in the DP-series, it had more recently been downgraded to a service bus in the 'SUG' series, whilst still retaining its DP seating.
Photo taken 1970, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire Road Car Co. SUG62, TWT115, a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. DP41F body, new in 1958. Originally numbered EUG 63 in the DP-series, it had more recently been downgraded to a service bus in the 'SUG' series, whilst still retaining its DP seating.
Photo taken 1970, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
216. TWT117
West Yorkshire SUG64, TWT117, a Bristol LS5G with a demoted ECW DP41F body from 1958, hurries out of Bradford en-route to Denholme.
Photo taken 1972, Thornton trolleybus Terminus, Bradford
West Yorkshire SUG64, TWT117, a Bristol LS5G with a demoted ECW DP41F body from 1958, hurries out of Bradford en-route to Denholme.
Photo taken 1972, Thornton trolleybus Terminus, Bradford
217. YHY83
Ellis, Llangefni YHY83 a 1958 Bristol LS5G/ECW B45F formerly Bristol Omnibus 2925.
Photo taken Monday 27 August 1973, Ellis's depot, Llangefni, Anglesey
Ellis, Llangefni YHY83 a 1958 Bristol LS5G/ECW B45F formerly Bristol Omnibus 2925.
Photo taken Monday 27 August 1973, Ellis's depot, Llangefni, Anglesey
218. VVF768
This Bristol LS coach carrying the fleet name Metropolitan Coaches was seen on a Day trip to Clacton at the Eastern National Coach Park, Wash Lane in 1959. The coach, VVF768, was supplied new to Eastern Counties in 1957 and carries fleet no. LS768 as originally supplied.
Photo taken Monday 18 May 1959, Eastern National Coach Park, Wash Lane, Clacton
This Bristol LS coach carrying the fleet name Metropolitan Coaches was seen on a Day trip to Clacton at the Eastern National Coach Park, Wash Lane in 1959. The coach, VVF768, was supplied new to Eastern Counties in 1957 and carries fleet no. LS768 as originally supplied.
Photo taken Monday 18 May 1959, Eastern National Coach Park, Wash Lane, Clacton
219. JDL762
Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, JDL762, a Bristol LS6B built in 1954 with Eastern Coach Works C39F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, Haverton Hill off Clarence Street, nearly opposite junction with Hope Street
Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, JDL762, a Bristol LS6B built in 1954 with Eastern Coach Works C39F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, Haverton Hill off Clarence Street, nearly opposite junction with Hope Street