SCT '61 Photo Index
OK Motor Services
OK Motor Services
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1. GTJ409
O.K. (Emmerson) GTJ409 seen at Bishop Auckland was a Leyland PS1/1 with a Raine DP35F body adapted for one man operation.
Photo taken Sunday 25 July 1965, Bishop Auckland
O.K. (Emmerson) GTJ409 seen at Bishop Auckland was a Leyland PS1/1 with a Raine DP35F body adapted for one man operation.
Photo taken Sunday 25 July 1965, Bishop Auckland
2. JXN351
OKMS JXN351, a Leyland 7RT built 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, OKMS depot at Bishop Auckland.
OKMS JXN351, a Leyland 7RT built 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, OKMS depot at Bishop Auckland.
3. LPT208
LPT208, an AEC Regal III with Plaxton C33F body of O.K. (Emmerson) seen in the garage yard at Bishop Auckland. It was new to Tyman, Stanley in 1949 and was acquired in January 1963 from Featherstone, High Etherley.
Photo taken Sunday 25 July 1965, Bishop Auckland
LPT208, an AEC Regal III with Plaxton C33F body of O.K. (Emmerson) seen in the garage yard at Bishop Auckland. It was new to Tyman, Stanley in 1949 and was acquired in January 1963 from Featherstone, High Etherley.
Photo taken Sunday 25 July 1965, Bishop Auckland
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A general view of the OK depot at Bishop Auckland showing a lineup of former London Transport deckers. In the late 1960s OK had quite a number and were regular users of discarded LT buses. Visible are SUP998 (AEC Reliance/Roe), JXN314 (Leyland 7RT/Park Royal), LLU579 (PD2/3/Leyland RT6), JXN351 (Leyland 7RT/Park Royal) and JXN317 (Leyland 7RT/Park Royal).
Photo taken July 1968, OKMS depot at Bishop Auckland
A general view of the OK depot at Bishop Auckland showing a lineup of former London Transport deckers. In the late 1960s OK had quite a number and were regular users of discarded LT buses. Visible are SUP998 (AEC Reliance/Roe), JXN314 (Leyland 7RT/Park Royal), LLU579 (PD2/3/Leyland RT6), JXN351 (Leyland 7RT/Park Royal) and JXN317 (Leyland 7RT/Park Royal).
Photo taken July 1968, OKMS depot at Bishop Auckland
5. LLU579
OKMS LLU579, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built 1950 with Leyland RT6 H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OKMS LLU579, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built 1950 with Leyland RT6 H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bishop Auckland Market Place
6. EJR791
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, EJR791, a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 built in 1952 and rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body in 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1981, Lockey's garage at St. Helen Auckland
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, EJR791, a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 built in 1952 and rebodied with a Plaxton Panorama C43F body in 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1981, Lockey's garage at St. Helen Auckland
7. JAP508
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, JAP508, a Bristol KSW6G from 1954 with Eastern Counties Coachwork bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, JAP508, a Bristol KSW6G from 1954 with Eastern Counties Coachwork bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
8. SUP998
O.K. Motor Services SUP998, an AEC Reliance with Roe DP41F body seen in the finishing shop at Roe’s Crossgates works.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1955, Roe’s Crossgates works
O.K. Motor Services SUP998, an AEC Reliance with Roe DP41F body seen in the finishing shop at Roe’s Crossgates works.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1955, Roe’s Crossgates works
9. WPT576
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, WPT576, an AEC Reliance from around 1957 with Burlingham DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, WPT576, an AEC Reliance from around 1957 with Burlingham DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
10. WPT576
WPT576 in Howe, Spennymoor livery, with O.K. red roof, seen in Bishop Auckland on the joint service with O.K. Motor Services to Newcastle. This Burlingham DP45F bodied AEC Reliance was new to Howe in May 1957 and passed with the business in 1968 to O.K. Motor Services who ran it as a separate entity until May 1979. WPT 576 was transferred in 1970 to the main O.K. fleet and withdrawn, and dismantled for spares, in 1973.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Bishop Auckland
WPT576 in Howe, Spennymoor livery, with O.K. red roof, seen in Bishop Auckland on the joint service with O.K. Motor Services to Newcastle. This Burlingham DP45F bodied AEC Reliance was new to Howe in May 1957 and passed with the business in 1968 to O.K. Motor Services who ran it as a separate entity until May 1979. WPT 576 was transferred in 1970 to the main O.K. fleet and withdrawn, and dismantled for spares, in 1973.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Bishop Auckland
11. WPT576
Howe, Spennymoor, ran jointly with O.K. Motor Services on the Bishop Auckland to Newcastle service and WPT576, a Burlingham DP45F bodied AEC Reliance is seen passing through Chester-le-Street.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 May 1964, Chester-le-Street
Howe, Spennymoor, ran jointly with O.K. Motor Services on the Bishop Auckland to Newcastle service and WPT576, a Burlingham DP45F bodied AEC Reliance is seen passing through Chester-le-Street.
Photo taken Tuesday 19 May 1964, Chester-le-Street
12. WUP327
WUP327 was an AEC Reliance MU3RV with a Plaxton B45F body which was new to OK Motor Services in July 1957.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate
WUP327 was an AEC Reliance MU3RV with a Plaxton B45F body which was new to OK Motor Services in July 1957.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate
13. WUP327
O.K. Motor Services of Bishop Auckland were instrumental in the design of the Plaxton Highway body and WUP327 carried the first example, a B45F body on an AEC Reliance chassis, entering service in July 1957.
O.K. Motor Services of Bishop Auckland were instrumental in the design of the Plaxton Highway body and WUP327 carried the first example, a B45F body on an AEC Reliance chassis, entering service in July 1957.
14. 399UP
OK Motor Services of Bishop Auckland 399UP, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway body.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services of Bishop Auckland 399UP, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway body.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
15. 517APT
OKMS 517APT, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Duple B46F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bishop Auckland
OKMS 517APT, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Duple B46F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, Bishop Auckland
16. 572FTF
OK Motor Services 572FTF, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Metro Cammell Orion H41/32R body, new to Lancashire United as their 655 in 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Staindrop Road, West Auckland, Co. Durham
OK Motor Services 572FTF, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Metro Cammell Orion H41/32R body, new to Lancashire United as their 655 in 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Staindrop Road, West Auckland, Co. Durham
17. 572FTF
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 572FTF, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1958 with Metro-Cammell H41/32R bodywork.
Photo taken August 1975, West Auckland Green
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 572FTF, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1958 with Metro-Cammell H41/32R bodywork.
Photo taken August 1975, West Auckland Green
18. YPT156
O.K., Bishop Auckland YPT156, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway B41F body acquired in May 1966 from Davies, Tredegar. It had been new to General Omnibus Services, Chester-le-Street in March 1958.
Photo taken Thursday 3 August 1967, Bishop Auckland
O.K., Bishop Auckland YPT156, an AEC Reliance with Plaxton Highway B41F body acquired in May 1966 from Davies, Tredegar. It had been new to General Omnibus Services, Chester-le-Street in March 1958.
Photo taken Thursday 3 August 1967, Bishop Auckland
19. YUP487
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, YUP487, a Leyland Titan PD3/6 from 1958 with H41/32RD bodywork by Roe. Parked next to it is UJF179, a Daimler CS6G/30 with Metro-Cammell bodywork acquired from Leicester, where it was new in 1959.
Photo taken April 1972, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, YUP487, a Leyland Titan PD3/6 from 1958 with H41/32RD bodywork by Roe. Parked next to it is UJF179, a Daimler CS6G/30 with Metro-Cammell bodywork acquired from Leicester, where it was new in 1959.
Photo taken April 1972, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
20. YUP487
YUP487, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD3/6 with Roe H73RD bodywork of OK Motor Services.
Photo taken 1969, Bishop Auckland Market Place
YUP487, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD3/6 with Roe H73RD bodywork of OK Motor Services.
Photo taken 1969, Bishop Auckland Market Place
21. 1212RE
OK Motor Services 1212RE, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 built in 1959 with Massey H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1975, West Auckland Green
OK Motor Services 1212RE, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 built in 1959 with Massey H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1975, West Auckland Green
22. 129DPT
This AEC Reliance was new to Howe of Spennymoor in 1959 and carries Plaxton C41F bodywork. It passed to OK Motor Srvices when Howe were taken over.
Photo taken 1992, Sheffield
This AEC Reliance was new to Howe of Spennymoor in 1959 and carries Plaxton C41F bodywork. It passed to OK Motor Srvices when Howe were taken over.
Photo taken 1992, Sheffield
23. 129DPT
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 129DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA from 1959 with Plaxton C41F bodywork.
Photo taken January 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Square
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 129DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA from 1959 with Plaxton C41F bodywork.
Photo taken January 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Square
24. 570CTO
OK Motor Services 570CTO, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 with Metro Cammell H40/32F body, new to Skill's of Nottingham in 1959 as their number 70.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services 570CTO, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 with Metro Cammell H40/32F body, new to Skill's of Nottingham in 1959 as their number 70.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
25. 696DPT
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 696DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV of 1959 with Duple Britannia C41F coachwork.
Photo taken July 1972, Bishop Auckland Market Square
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 696DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV of 1959 with Duple Britannia C41F coachwork.
Photo taken July 1972, Bishop Auckland Market Square
26. 696DPT
OK Motor Services bought 696DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Duple Britannia C41F bodywork, in May 1959. Withdrawn in June 1976, it served as office at OK's Heaton depot in Newcastle before going to a local dealer in January 1978; sadly, this beautiful coach was subsequently scrapped.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, Market Place
OK Motor Services bought 696DPT, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Duple Britannia C41F bodywork, in May 1959. Withdrawn in June 1976, it served as office at OK's Heaton depot in Newcastle before going to a local dealer in January 1978; sadly, this beautiful coach was subsequently scrapped.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, Market Place
27. 780DAU
OK Motor Services 780DAU, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 with Metro Cammell H40/32F body, new in 1959 to Skill's of Nottingham.
Photo taken 3 April 1971, Manor Road, St Helen Auckland
OK Motor Services 780DAU, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 with Metro Cammell H40/32F body, new in 1959 to Skill's of Nottingham.
Photo taken 3 April 1971, Manor Road, St Helen Auckland
28. 780DAU
Barratt, builder, 780DAU, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 from 1959 with Metro-Cammell-Weymann bodywork.
Photo taken July 1974, Marton building site, Middlesbrough
Barratt, builder, 780DAU, a Leyland Titan PD3/1 from 1959 with Metro-Cammell-Weymann bodywork.
Photo taken July 1974, Marton building site, Middlesbrough
29. 875FUP
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 875FUP, a Bedford SB built ca 1960 with Plaxton Conway bodywork.
Photo taken November 1970, OK's depot at Bishop Auckland
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, 875FUP, a Bedford SB built ca 1960 with Plaxton Conway bodywork.
Photo taken November 1970, OK's depot at Bishop Auckland
30. LJX15
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, LJX15, an AEC Regent V 2D3RA from 1960 with Metro-Cammell H40/32F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, LJX15, an AEC Regent V 2D3RA from 1960 with Metro-Cammell H40/32F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Bishop Auckland depot of OKMS
31. NCK623
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, NCK623, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 of 1960 with Metro-Cammell-Weymann H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1974, West Auckland Green
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, NCK623, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 of 1960 with Metro-Cammell-Weymann H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1974, West Auckland Green
32. NCK623
OK Motor Services NCK623, a 1960 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with MCW bodywork picks up passengers bound for Evenwood in Bishop Auckland.
Photo taken October 1975, Bishop Auckland
OK Motor Services NCK623, a 1960 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with MCW bodywork picks up passengers bound for Evenwood in Bishop Auckland.
Photo taken October 1975, Bishop Auckland
33. NRN595
OK Motor Services NRN595, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1960 with Metro-Cammell H44/33F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1975, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services NRN595, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1960 with Metro-Cammell H44/33F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1975, Bishop Auckland Market Place
34. WVA453
WVA453 was one of a pair of AEC Reliance 2MU3RAs with Willowbrook B45F bodywork which had been new to Irvine (Golden Eagle Coaches) of Salsburgh in May 1960 and were acquired by OK Motor Services in March 1965.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate
WVA453 was one of a pair of AEC Reliance 2MU3RAs with Willowbrook B45F bodywork which had been new to Irvine (Golden Eagle Coaches) of Salsburgh in May 1960 and were acquired by OK Motor Services in March 1965.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate
35. 1411PT
1411PT was one of a pair of Bedford SB1s with Plaxton C41F bodies bought by OK Motor Services in January 1961. After withdrawal in November 1972 both this and sister coach 1410PT passed to Greensitt & Barrett (builders) of Blaydon-on-Tyne. It is pictured on a gloomy day on the parking area adjacent to the depot in Bishop Auckland.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate
1411PT was one of a pair of Bedford SB1s with Plaxton C41F bodies bought by OK Motor Services in January 1961. After withdrawal in November 1972 both this and sister coach 1410PT passed to Greensitt & Barrett (builders) of Blaydon-on-Tyne. It is pictured on a gloomy day on the parking area adjacent to the depot in Bishop Auckland.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, North Bondgate
36. 204JVK
A foggy day in Bishop Auckland and former Newcastle 204. 204JVK. a 1961 Leyland Atlantean with Weymann body rests in the depot of its second owner OK Motor Services.
Photo taken 1974, Bishop Auckland
A foggy day in Bishop Auckland and former Newcastle 204. 204JVK. a 1961 Leyland Atlantean with Weymann body rests in the depot of its second owner OK Motor Services.
Photo taken 1974, Bishop Auckland
37. 204JVK
OK Motor Services 204JVK, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1961 with Weymann H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1975, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services 204JVK, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1961 with Weymann H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1975, Bishop Auckland Market Place
38. JJP503
OK Motor Services JJP503, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1962 with Massey H37/27F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1976, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services JJP503, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1962 with Massey H37/27F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1976, Bishop Auckland Market Place
39. NHG553
OK Motor Services NHG553, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 built in 1962 with East Lancashire B43F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services NHG553, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 built in 1962 with East Lancashire B43F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place
40. WVH411
Huddersfield Corporation (as opposed to the Joint Committee) bought their first motor buses as late as 1962 having been an all trolleybus fleet until then. 411, WVH411, is a 1962 Leyland Titan PD3A/2 with Roe front entrance bodywork. The bus is seen after sale to OK Motor Services the well known North East independent.
Photo taken 1979, Bishop Auckland
Huddersfield Corporation (as opposed to the Joint Committee) bought their first motor buses as late as 1962 having been an all trolleybus fleet until then. 411, WVH411, is a 1962 Leyland Titan PD3A/2 with Roe front entrance bodywork. The bus is seen after sale to OK Motor Services the well known North East independent.
Photo taken 1979, Bishop Auckland
41. 5545UP
OKMS 5545UP, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork.
Photo taken November 1970, Bishop Auckland
OKMS 5545UP, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Highway B47F bodywork.
Photo taken November 1970, Bishop Auckland
42. 295MUP
OK Motor Services 295MUP, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Stokesley
OK Motor Services 295MUP, a Bedford SB5 built in 1964 with Plaxton Embassy C41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Stokesley
43. 827SHW
OK Motor Services 827SHW, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1981, Near OK's Newcastle depot
OK Motor Services 827SHW, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1981, Near OK's Newcastle depot
44. BUF277C
OK Motor Services BUF277C, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1965 with Northern Counties FH39/30F bodywork.
Photo taken January 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services BUF277C, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1965 with Northern Counties FH39/30F bodywork.
Photo taken January 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place
45. FCD286D
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, FCD286D, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 from 1966 with Northern Counties FH39/30F bodywork.
Photo taken c. 1982, Bishop Auckland Market Square
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, FCD286D, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 from 1966 with Northern Counties FH39/30F bodywork.
Photo taken c. 1982, Bishop Auckland Market Square
46. OUP650D
OK Motor Services OUP650D was an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA with Plaxton Highway DP51F bodywork which the photographer remembers with great fondness. New in June 1966, it was transferred to the associated fleet of E Howe (OKMS) at Spennymoor in June 1970.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, Market Place
OK Motor Services OUP650D was an AEC Reliance 4MU3RA with Plaxton Highway DP51F bodywork which the photographer remembers with great fondness. New in June 1966, it was transferred to the associated fleet of E Howe (OKMS) at Spennymoor in June 1970.
Photo taken c.1968, Bishop Auckland, Market Place
47. OVX143D
OK Motor Services OVX143D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1966 with Massey H33/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place
OK Motor Services OVX143D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1966 with Massey H33/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place
48. PPT200D
Fulton's of Sacriston PPT200D, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Guisborough
Fulton's of Sacriston PPT200D, a Bedford VAM14 built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Guisborough
49. KUS596E
OK Motor Services KUS596E, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1967 with Alexander A H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Durham City, North Road
OK Motor Services KUS596E, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1967 with Alexander A H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Durham City, North Road
50. JCU855G
OK Motor Services JCU855G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1969 with Duple Commander IV C51F bodywork. Acquired from Galloway of Harthill, this had been new to another NE operator, Mallam of South Shields.
Photo taken April 1981, Bishop Auckland
OK Motor Services JCU855G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1969 with Duple Commander IV C51F bodywork. Acquired from Galloway of Harthill, this had been new to another NE operator, Mallam of South Shields.
Photo taken April 1981, Bishop Auckland
51. KJX3G
OK Motor Services acquired KJX3G, an AEC Reliance 6U2R with Alexander DP53F bodywork, in October 1975. It had been new to Hebble, 3, in May 1969 with C49F bodywork. The following year it was renumbered 503 and passed to West Riding in August 1971 who numbered it 100; three months later it was again renumbered, this time to 272. On withdrawal in February 1975 it passed to North's from whom OKMS purchased it. It had been re-seated as above by the time it entered service in April 1976. Safe in the knowledge that it wouldn't suffer any more identity crises as OK didn't go in for anything as vulgar as fleet numbers, it gave sterling service until withdrawal in February 1982; it was used for spares and the remains went to Blacket's of Butterknowle for scrap.
Photo taken 1976, Woodland Terminus, Middleton Road
OK Motor Services acquired KJX3G, an AEC Reliance 6U2R with Alexander DP53F bodywork, in October 1975. It had been new to Hebble, 3, in May 1969 with C49F bodywork. The following year it was renumbered 503 and passed to West Riding in August 1971 who numbered it 100; three months later it was again renumbered, this time to 272. On withdrawal in February 1975 it passed to North's from whom OKMS purchased it. It had been re-seated as above by the time it entered service in April 1976. Safe in the knowledge that it wouldn't suffer any more identity crises as OK didn't go in for anything as vulgar as fleet numbers, it gave sterling service until withdrawal in February 1982; it was used for spares and the remains went to Blacket's of Butterknowle for scrap.
Photo taken 1976, Woodland Terminus, Middleton Road
52. GUP647H
OK Motor Services GUP647H, a 1970 AEC Reliance with 55 seat Plaxton bodywork.
Photo taken 1978, Bishop Auckland
OK Motor Services GUP647H, a 1970 AEC Reliance with 55 seat Plaxton bodywork.
Photo taken 1978, Bishop Auckland
53. YRR517H
OKMS YRR517H Barton BTS2 from 1957 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body from 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1981, OKMS Newcastle depot
OKMS YRR517H Barton BTS2 from 1957 with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C45F body from 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1981, OKMS Newcastle depot
54. OPT124J
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, OPT124J, probably a Bedford YRQ from 1971 with Willowbrook C45F coachwork.
Photo taken July 1971, College Square, Stokesley
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, OPT124J, probably a Bedford YRQ from 1971 with Willowbrook C45F coachwork.
Photo taken July 1971, College Square, Stokesley
55. RUP170K
O.K. Motor Services, Bishop Auckland RUP170K, taking part in the National Coach Rally, was a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Elite Express II C45F body and is seen in Wigan at the start of the road section before departing for Blackpool.
Photo taken Saturday 15 April 1972, Wigan
O.K. Motor Services, Bishop Auckland RUP170K, taking part in the National Coach Rally, was a Bedford YRQ with a Plaxton Elite Express II C45F body and is seen in Wigan at the start of the road section before departing for Blackpool.
Photo taken Saturday 15 April 1972, Wigan