Southend 205, VDB915. In 1976 Ensign loaned two Leyland Leopards to Southend, both being painted in Southend colours and numbered 205 (VDB915 - seen here) and 204 (432FXX). 205 was an Alexander DP bodied example ex North Western Road Car, seen her in Mountdale Gardens, Leigh, outside St Christophers School, on a school contract. Both were later used on stage services as well as contracts.

Photo taken by Richard Delahoy, Wednesday 18 February 1976, Mountdale Gardens, Leigh, outside St Christophers School