SCT '61 Photo Index
Bristol LS
Bristol LS
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1. NHU2
Preserved former Bristol Tramways 2800, NHU2, Bristol LSX4G/ECW B42F, 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 B42F, new in December 1950, the first experimental Bristol LS.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2005, Duxford
2.
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, 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, Victoria Coach Station
3. 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 garage
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 garage
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. MAH744
Preserved Eastern Counties prototype LSX4G LL744, MAH744, new in July 1952
Photo taken Monday 24 March 2008, Ipswich Transport Museum Double Deck day
Preserved Eastern Counties prototype LSX4G LL744, MAH744, new in July 1952
Photo taken Monday 24 March 2008, Ipswich Transport Museum Double Deck day
9. 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.
10. 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, Corner of Shakespeare Drive and Fairfax Avenue
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, Corner of Shakespeare Drive and Fairfax Avenue
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
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
16. 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 Southend Tylers Avenue
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 Southend Tylers Avenue
17. 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
18. FJN169
Eastern National LS6G coach BN376, FJN169, originally with Westcliff-on-Sea, new in 1953.
Photo taken Euston Coach Terminal
Eastern National LS6G coach BN376, FJN169, originally with Westcliff-on-Sea, new in 1953.
Photo taken Euston Coach Terminal
19. JDL761
Southern Vectis 312, JDL761 a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F body, new in September 1953
Photo taken June 1960, Brighstone Tea Gardens, I.O.W.
Southern Vectis 312, JDL761 a Bristol LS6B with ECW C39F body, new in September 1953
Photo taken June 1960, Brighstone Tea Gardens, I.O.W.
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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 Rally
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 Rally
25. 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
26. 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, 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, Ipswich
27. 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
28. WVX441
Eastern National MN383, WVX441, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B43F body, new in 1953
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Victoria Avenue, near Priory Park
Eastern National MN383, WVX441, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B43F body, new in 1953
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Victoria Avenue, near Priory Park
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
34. OTT89
Ipswich Coach Company OTT89, ex-Western National S1380, Bristol LS / ECW C39F, new in 1954.
Photo taken August 1972, Ipswich
Ipswich Coach Company OTT89, ex-Western National S1380, Bristol LS / ECW C39F, new in 1954.
Photo taken August 1972, Ipswich
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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, Yorkshire
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, Yorkshire
40. 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
41. 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 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 Harlow
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. 832CVX
Eastern National 405, 832CVX, another Bristol LS on sea-front duties. Later renumbered 1225.
Photo taken Thursday 29 May 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Eastern National 405, 832CVX, another Bristol LS on sea-front duties. Later renumbered 1225.
Photo taken Thursday 29 May 1958, Kursaal, Southend
46. 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
47. 857ETW
Eastern National 415, 857ETW, a 1955 LS5G with ECW B45F body
Photo taken Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Eastern National 415, 857ETW, a 1955 LS5G with ECW B45F body
Photo taken Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
48. 859ETW
859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body was new to the ENOC fleet in 1955
Photo taken Southend Rally
859ETW, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body was new to the ENOC fleet in 1955
Photo taken Southend Rally
49. 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
50. 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
51. 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
52. OLU754
Tilling Transport OLU754, a Bristol LS6B with ECW coach body, new in 1955, an 'official' photo either by ECW or Tillings
Tilling Transport OLU754, a Bristol LS6B with ECW coach body, new in 1955, an 'official' photo either by ECW or Tillings
53. OWX315
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
54. 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
55. 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 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 Tintagel
56. 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
57. 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 Flyingthorpe
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 Flyingthorpe
58. 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
59. WHN139
United Autos 2139, WHN139, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1955.
Photo taken circa 1973, West Hartlepool Bus Station
United Autos 2139, WHN139, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1955.
Photo taken circa 1973, West Hartlepool Bus Station
60. XHN403
United Automobiles 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 Automobiles 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
61. XHN405
United AS 2305, XHN405, a Bristol LS6B built in 1955 with ECW DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1969, Middlesbrough bus station
United AS 2305, XHN405, a Bristol LS6B built in 1955 with ECW DP39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1969, Middlesbrough bus station
62. 206CHN
United AS 2206, 206CHN, Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Near Middlesbrough bus station
United AS 2206, 206CHN, Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Near Middlesbrough bus station
63. 483AFM
Crosville EUG334, 483AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Newcastle under Lyme
Crosville EUG334, 483AFM, a Bristol LS6G built in 1956 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Newcastle under Lyme
64. 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
65. OAM125
Wilts and Dorset 584, OAM125, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F body from 1956
Photo taken c. 1956, Victoria Coach Station
Wilts and Dorset 584, OAM125, a Bristol LS5G with ECW B41F body from 1956
Photo taken c. 1956, Victoria Coach Station
66. 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
67. 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
68. 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.
69. 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
70. 629CHN
United Autos BU229, 629CHN, a classic Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body of 1957.
Photo taken 1959, Helmsley, Yorkshire
United Autos BU229, 629CHN, a classic Bristol LS5G with ECW B45F body of 1957.
Photo taken 1959, Helmsley, Yorkshire
71. 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
72. 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
73. SLA759
This picture shows West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, parked in Ribble's Blackpool depot with a Standerwick Leyland Tiger Cub/Burlingham Seagull to the left and a Scout Duple Donnington, S56, NRN168, to the right.
Photo taken Blackpool, Devonshire Road depot
This picture shows West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, parked in Ribble's Blackpool depot with a Standerwick Leyland Tiger Cub/Burlingham Seagull to the left and a Scout Duple Donnington, S56, NRN168, to the right.
Photo taken Blackpool, Devonshire Road depot
74. 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, WA depot, Gelderd Road, 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, WA depot, Gelderd Road, Leeds
75. 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
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
76. 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
77. 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 - Southend Running Day
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 - Southend Running Day
78. 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 Running Day
Ensign's VDV749 makes a photostop outside Sutton Cemetery on its return journey to Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 1 January 2012, Sutton Cemetery - Southend Running Day
79. VVF772
Eastern Counties LS772, VVF772, a Bristol LS5G new in 1957 as a 39 seat coach. Withdrawn in 1974.
Photo taken June 1973, Ipswich Old Cattle Market Bus station
Eastern Counties LS772, VVF772, a Bristol LS5G new in 1957 as a 39 seat coach. Withdrawn in 1974.
Photo taken June 1973, Ipswich Old Cattle Market Bus station
80. 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
81. 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, 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, Ipswich
82. 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
83. 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
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