SCT '61 Photo Index
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1. CG9606
Seen at the garage is Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 23, CG9606, an A.E.C. O642 Regal 4, which had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
Seen at the garage is Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 23, CG9606, an A.E.C. O642 Regal 4, which had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
2. CG9608
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 29, CG9608, an A.E.C. O642 Regal had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body. The Reading FB34F body, seen here, was fitted in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Castle Row, near Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 29, CG9608, an A.E.C. O642 Regal had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body. The Reading FB34F body, seen here, was fitted in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Castle Row, near Gosport Ferry Terminus
3. CG9608
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 29, CG9608, had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 14 January 1961, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 29, CG9608, had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 14 January 1961, Gosport Ferry Terminus
4. CG9609
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 30, CG9609, an A.E.C. O642 Regal had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body. The Reading FB34F body, seen here, was fitted in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 30, CG9609, an A.E.C. O642 Regal had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body. The Reading FB34F body, seen here, was fitted in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
5. CG9609
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 30, CG9609, an A.E.C. O642 Regal, had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 30, CG9609, an A.E.C. O642 Regal, had been new in 1934 with a Harrington B32R body.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Gosport Ferry Terminus
6. CG9612
CG9612 was Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 27 and was an A.E.C. O642 Regal 4 which had a Harrington B32R body when new in 1934.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, West Street, Fareham
CG9612 was Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 27 and was an A.E.C. O642 Regal 4 which had a Harrington B32R body when new in 1934.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, West Street, Fareham
7. CG9613
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 28, CG9613, was one of eight A.E.C. O642 Regal 4s new in 1934 with Harrington B32R bodies and is seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 28, CG9613, was one of eight A.E.C. O642 Regal 4s new in 1934 with Harrington B32R bodies and is seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
8. CG9607
Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 24, CG9607, a 1935 AEC Regal 4 with Reading B35F bodywork, withdrawn in 1970.
Photo taken Monday 27 August 2007, Stokes Bay, Gosport
Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 24, CG9607, a 1935 AEC Regal 4 with Reading B35F bodywork, withdrawn in 1970.
Photo taken Monday 27 August 2007, Stokes Bay, Gosport
9. CG9607
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 24, CG9607, an A.E.C. O642 Regal 4 with a Harrington B32R body, new in 1935.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970, Hoeford Garage
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 24, CG9607, an A.E.C. O642 Regal 4 with a Harrington B32R body, new in 1935.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970, Hoeford Garage
10. 1559
Watsons Greys of Guernsey 1559, a 1936 Albion rebodied in 1955 with a Reading B32F body and gaining a Morris engine/radiator in 1963. Seen here in the owners garden where he kindly moved it so that I could photograph this lovely bus
Photo taken 1976, Guernsey
Watsons Greys of Guernsey 1559, a 1936 Albion rebodied in 1955 with a Reading B32F body and gaining a Morris engine/radiator in 1963. Seen here in the owners garden where he kindly moved it so that I could photograph this lovely bus
Photo taken 1976, Guernsey
11. BOR766
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 34, BOR766, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Park Royal H30/26R bodies new in 1936.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 34, BOR766, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Park Royal H30/26R bodies new in 1936.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
12. 653
Watson, St. Martin 653 was an Albion PH115 Victor, new in April 1939 with a Heaver B29F body, which was replaced by a Reading FB32F body, and in February 1964 a Perkins P6 engine was fitted.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966, Guernsey
Watson, St. Martin 653 was an Albion PH115 Victor, new in April 1939 with a Heaver B29F body, which was replaced by a Reading FB32F body, and in February 1964 a Perkins P6 engine was fitted.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966, Guernsey
13. EHO228
Provincial 35, BOR767, an AEC Regent with Park Royal body dating from 1936 and Provincial 55, EHO228, a Guy Arab I with Reading body dating from 1942
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 2009, Stokes Bay, Gosport
Provincial 35, BOR767, an AEC Regent with Park Royal body dating from 1936 and Provincial 55, EHO228, a Guy Arab I with Reading body dating from 1942
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 2009, Stokes Bay, Gosport
14. EHO228
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 55, EHO228, was a Guy Arab I new in 1942 with a Weymann H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1955 with a Reading H30/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 55, EHO228, was a Guy Arab I new in 1942 with a Weymann H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1955 with a Reading H30/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
15. EHO228
Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork
Photo taken Monday 27 August 2007, Stokes Bay, Gosport
Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork
Photo taken Monday 27 August 2007, Stokes Bay, Gosport
16. EHO228
Preserved Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2015, Anstey Park, Alton
Preserved Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2015, Anstey Park, Alton
17. EHO228
Rear view of reserved Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2015, Anstey Park, Alton
Rear view of reserved Gosport & Fareham 'Provincial' 55, EHO228, a 1942 Guy Arab I with Reading H30/26R bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2015, Anstey Park, Alton
18. EHO869
Provincial 1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO869.
Photo taken April 1954, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Provincial 1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO869.
Photo taken April 1954, Gosport Ferry Terminus
19. EHO869
Second shot of Provincial 57, EHO869, a 1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body.
Photo taken April 1954
Second shot of Provincial 57, EHO869, a 1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body.
Photo taken April 1954
20. EHO869
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 57, EHO869, a Guy Arab had been new in 1943 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1953 with a Reading CO30/24RD body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 57, EHO869, a Guy Arab had been new in 1943 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1953 with a Reading CO30/24RD body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
21. EHO870
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford EHO966 and EHO870 were Guy Arab IIs (5LW) new in 1943 with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, and fleet numbers 61 and 58.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford EHO966 and EHO870 were Guy Arab IIs (5LW) new in 1943 with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, and fleet numbers 61 and 58.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970
22. EHO967
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 60, EHO967, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of six Guy Arab IIs (5LW), new in 1943, with Park Royal H30/26R bodies.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 60, EHO967, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of six Guy Arab IIs (5LW), new in 1943, with Park Royal H30/26R bodies.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
23. EOR251
The chassis of Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 14, EOR251, was an A.E.C. 672 Mandator which had been new to the Texas Oil Company in 1932 with a tanker body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
The chassis of Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 14, EOR251, was an A.E.C. 672 Mandator which had been new to the Texas Oil Company in 1932 with a tanker body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
24. EOR251
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 14, EOR251, was an A.E.C. 672 Mandator with a Reading H30/26R body new in 1944.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 14, EOR251, was an A.E.C. 672 Mandator with a Reading H30/26R body new in 1944.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
25. EOR878
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 32, EOR878, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of four Guy Arab IIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, new in 1945.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 32, EOR878, seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminal, was one of four Guy Arab IIs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, new in 1945.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
26. 270MHO
270MHO, Provincial 59, with an AEC Regent II chassis built in 1946 and subsequently re-bodied by Reading of Portsmouth in 1964. BBF1 notes it as "Ex Hawkins" in 1962 and "14" in the Provincial fleet.
Photo taken 30 Jul 1971, Gosport Ferry Terminus
270MHO, Provincial 59, with an AEC Regent II chassis built in 1946 and subsequently re-bodied by Reading of Portsmouth in 1964. BBF1 notes it as "Ex Hawkins" in 1962 and "14" in the Provincial fleet.
Photo taken 30 Jul 1971, Gosport Ferry Terminus
27. DTP808
The first postwar buses delivered to Portsmouth were 2 Reading bodied Leyland PD1A delivered at the end of 1947, followed by 4 more (one of which was a PD1) at the beginning of 1948. 199 DTP808 entered service in 11/47 and is seen here in October carrying trade plates at the airport before entering service.
Photo taken October 1947, Portsmouth Airport, Hilsea
The first postwar buses delivered to Portsmouth were 2 Reading bodied Leyland PD1A delivered at the end of 1947, followed by 4 more (one of which was a PD1) at the beginning of 1948. 199 DTP808 entered service in 11/47 and is seen here in October carrying trade plates at the airport before entering service.
Photo taken October 1947, Portsmouth Airport, Hilsea
28. DTP808
Another view of Portsmouth 199, DTP808, a Leyland PD1A/Reading H52R, seen at Eastney in September 1948.
Photo taken September 1948, Eastney
Another view of Portsmouth 199, DTP808, a Leyland PD1A/Reading H52R, seen at Eastney in September 1948.
Photo taken September 1948, Eastney
29. FHO602
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 10, FHO602, was the first of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Reading H30/26R bodies new in 1947.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 10, FHO602, was the first of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Reading H30/26R bodies new in 1947.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
30. FHO602
FHO602, seen at the garage at Hoeford, was Gosport & Fareham (Provincial) 10, FHO602, and was the first of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Reading H30/26R bodies new in 1947.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
FHO602, seen at the garage at Hoeford, was Gosport & Fareham (Provincial) 10, FHO602, and was the first of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Reading H30/26R bodies new in 1947.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
31. FHO603
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 11, FHO603, was the second of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Reading H30/26R bodies new in 1947.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 11, FHO603, was the second of four A.E.C. O661 Regents with Reading H30/26R bodies new in 1947.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
32. FHO604
Seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminl is Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 12, FHO604, which was one of four A.E.C. O661 Regents, new in 1947, with Reading H30/26R bodies.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Seen at the Gosport Ferry Terminl is Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 12, FHO604, which was one of four A.E.C. O661 Regents, new in 1947, with Reading H30/26R bodies.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
33. DTP810
Post WWII Portsmouth bus fleet numbers reached 200, thus snuggling up to the trolleybus fleet. The decision was made to start again at 1, although gaps had to be left as some low numbered pre-war buses were still in service. Here we have Portsmouth 1, DTP810, a Leyland PD1 fitted with a locally built Reading H52R, body new in 1/48.
Photo taken May 1954, Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth
Post WWII Portsmouth bus fleet numbers reached 200, thus snuggling up to the trolleybus fleet. The decision was made to start again at 1, although gaps had to be left as some low numbered pre-war buses were still in service. Here we have Portsmouth 1, DTP810, a Leyland PD1 fitted with a locally built Reading H52R, body new in 1/48.
Photo taken May 1954, Kingston Crescent, North End, Portsmouth
34. DTP812
Portsmouth 3, DTP812, was a Leyland PD1A with a Reading H26/26R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 14 January 1961, Guildhall, Portsmouth
Portsmouth 3, DTP812, was a Leyland PD1A with a Reading H26/26R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 14 January 1961, Guildhall, Portsmouth
35. EBK23
Portsmouth 11, EBK23, a Crossley DD42/5T Reading H52R photographed outside the bodybuilders works ready for delivery to the Corporation in September 1948.
Photo taken September 1948, Reading Works, Portsmouth
Portsmouth 11, EBK23, a Crossley DD42/5T Reading H52R photographed outside the bodybuilders works ready for delivery to the Corporation in September 1948.
Photo taken September 1948, Reading Works, Portsmouth
36. EBK24
Portsmouth 12, EBK24, was one of six delivered in 1948, and was a Crossley DD42/5T with a Reading H26/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 19 August 1962, Clarence Pier, Southsea
Portsmouth 12, EBK24, was one of six delivered in 1948, and was a Crossley DD42/5T with a Reading H26/26R body.
Photo taken Sunday 19 August 1962, Clarence Pier, Southsea
37. GHO596
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, GHO596, a Guy Arab III with a Reading H30/26R body was new in 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, GHO596, a Guy Arab III with a Reading H30/26R body was new in 1948.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
38. GHO596
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, GHO596, the second of two new in 1948, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Reading H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 14 January 1961, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 9, GHO596, the second of two new in 1948, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Reading H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 14 January 1961, Gosport Ferry Terminus
39. 732
Watsons Greys of Guernsey 732, a 1949 Albion FT3AB with Reading B36F bodywork seen here in St Peter Port Bus Station
Photo taken 1976, St Peter Port Bus Station
Watsons Greys of Guernsey 732, a 1949 Albion FT3AB with Reading B36F bodywork seen here in St Peter Port Bus Station
Photo taken 1976, St Peter Port Bus Station
40. 732
This is an Albion Victor with a Reading B36F body. The Guernsey registration is 732. Seen at St. Peter Port and operated by Watson Brothers of Guernsey.
Photo taken August 1966, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
This is an Albion Victor with a Reading B36F body. The Guernsey registration is 732. Seen at St. Peter Port and operated by Watson Brothers of Guernsey.
Photo taken August 1966, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
41. ASV900
The driver of preserved Safeway Services coach ASV900 has time to speak to passengers at the end of his journey. Vehicle is a Dennis Lancet 3 with a Reading C33F body from 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 15 April 2012, Aldridge
The driver of preserved Safeway Services coach ASV900 has time to speak to passengers at the end of his journey. Vehicle is a Dennis Lancet 3 with a Reading C33F body from 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 15 April 2012, Aldridge
42. ETP184
With the garage as the backdrop is Gunn (Safeway), South Petherton ETP184, a Dennis Lancet III with a Reading C33F body which had been new to them in June 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, South Petherton
With the garage as the backdrop is Gunn (Safeway), South Petherton ETP184, a Dennis Lancet III with a Reading C33F body which had been new to them in June 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, South Petherton
43. GOU449
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 66, GOU449, was an A.E.C. 662 Regal which used the chassis of GN7271 new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in 1931. It was fitted with an A.E.C. 7.7 litre oil engine and a Reading C32R body before entering service in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 66, GOU449, was an A.E.C. 662 Regal which used the chassis of GN7271 new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in 1931. It was fitted with an A.E.C. 7.7 litre oil engine and a Reading C32R body before entering service in 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Garage, Hoeford
44. GOU449
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 66, GOU449, was an A.E.C. 662 Regal which used the chassis of GN7271 which had been new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in 1931.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 66, GOU449, was an A.E.C. 662 Regal which used the chassis of GN7271 which had been new to Timpson, London S.E.6 in 1931.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Garage, Hoeford
45. LYA449
Wake, Sparkford LYA449 was an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Reading L28/27R body new in July 1949, and was seen at their garage.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 1963, Wake's Sparkford Garage
Wake, Sparkford LYA449 was an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Reading L28/27R body new in July 1949, and was seen at their garage.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 1963, Wake's Sparkford Garage
46. LYA449
Wake, Sparkford LYA449 was an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Reading L28/27R body new in July 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 1963, outside Wake's Sparkford Garage
Wake, Sparkford LYA449 was an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Reading L28/27R body new in July 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 1963, outside Wake's Sparkford Garage
47. LYB113
Wake, Sparkford LYB113 was an A.E.C 9612E Regent III with a Reading L27/26R body new in November 1949. It was seen at their garage.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 1963, Wake's Sparkford Garage
Wake, Sparkford LYB113 was an A.E.C 9612E Regent III with a Reading L27/26R body new in November 1949. It was seen at their garage.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 1963, Wake's Sparkford Garage
48. 732
Guernsey Railway Company 22, 732, was an Albion FT3AB Victor with a Reading B36F body. Seen in the layover area of the St. Peter Port Bus Station, it had been new to Watson, St. Martin in February 1950, passing to Guernsey Railway Co. in February 1978.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station
Guernsey Railway Company 22, 732, was an Albion FT3AB Victor with a Reading B36F body. Seen in the layover area of the St. Peter Port Bus Station, it had been new to Watson, St. Martin in February 1950, passing to Guernsey Railway Co. in February 1978.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station
49. 732
A nearside view of Guernsey Railway Company 22, 732, which was an Albion FT3AB Victor with a Reading B36F body. It had been new to Watson, St. Martin in February 1950, passing to Guernsey Railway Co. In February 1978.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
A nearside view of Guernsey Railway Company 22, 732, which was an Albion FT3AB Victor with a Reading B36F body. It had been new to Watson, St. Martin in February 1950, passing to Guernsey Railway Co. In February 1978.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
50. 732
Guernsey Railway Company 22, 732, was an Albion FT3AB with a Reading B36F body.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
Guernsey Railway Company 22, 732, was an Albion FT3AB with a Reading B36F body.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
51. 732
Watson, St. Martin 732, an Albion FT3AB Victor had been new in February 1950 with a Reading B36F body. In February 1978 it passed to Guernsey Railway Company when Watson ceased to operate.
Photo taken Friday 10 June 1966
Watson, St. Martin 732, an Albion FT3AB Victor had been new in February 1950 with a Reading B36F body. In February 1978 it passed to Guernsey Railway Company when Watson ceased to operate.
Photo taken Friday 10 June 1966
52. GMR967
GMR967 was a Leyland Comet with (apparently) Reading bodywork and had originally operated, as I understood it from Ted Heslop at the time, with an operator called Armstead of Newton Turny. However, once I decoded the Geordie accent I realised it was actually Newton Tony.
Photo taken Sunday 27 September 1987, Colliery Yard Garage, Acomb
GMR967 was a Leyland Comet with (apparently) Reading bodywork and had originally operated, as I understood it from Ted Heslop at the time, with an operator called Armstead of Newton Turny. However, once I decoded the Geordie accent I realised it was actually Newton Tony.
Photo taken Sunday 27 September 1987, Colliery Yard Garage, Acomb
53. GOW111
GOW111, seen in Windsor was an Albion Valiant CX39 new in 1950 with a Reading DP33F body which came to Blue Bus, Slough from Easson, Southampton in July 1958. Blue Bus ran a daily service from Windsor to Maidenhead although this one is showing Eton College as the destination for another of its services. Behind is Dennis Falcon HNT886.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1962, St Alban's Street, Windsor
GOW111, seen in Windsor was an Albion Valiant CX39 new in 1950 with a Reading DP33F body which came to Blue Bus, Slough from Easson, Southampton in July 1958. Blue Bus ran a daily service from Windsor to Maidenhead although this one is showing Eton College as the destination for another of its services. Behind is Dennis Falcon HNT886.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1962, St Alban's Street, Windsor
54. HOR200
Little Wonder, Petersfield HOR200, a Reading C32F bodied Commer Avenger new in February 1950, seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Little Wonder, Petersfield HOR200, a Reading C32F bodied Commer Avenger new in February 1950, seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
55. HOT851
HOT851, which had been new in May, was the first of two Leyland CPO1 Comets with Reading C33F bodies delivered to Chisnell (King Alfred), Winchester in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 1959, Whipsnade Zoo
HOT851, which had been new in May, was the first of two Leyland CPO1 Comets with Reading C33F bodies delivered to Chisnell (King Alfred), Winchester in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 1959, Whipsnade Zoo
56. HOT852
Chisnell, Winchester (King Alfred) HOT852 was a Leyland CPO1 Comet with a Reading C33F body, one of two new in June 1950 and is seen at Hampton Court.
Photo taken Sunday 29 June 1958, Hampton Court
Chisnell, Winchester (King Alfred) HOT852 was a Leyland CPO1 Comet with a Reading C33F body, one of two new in June 1950 and is seen at Hampton Court.
Photo taken Sunday 29 June 1958, Hampton Court
57. HOT853
Chisnell, Winchester (King Alfred) HOT853 was a Leyland PS1/1 Tiger with a Reading C33F body, one of two new in May 1950 and is seen at Hampton Court.
Photo taken Sunday 29 June 1958, Hampton Court
Chisnell, Winchester (King Alfred) HOT853 was a Leyland PS1/1 Tiger with a Reading C33F body, one of two new in May 1950 and is seen at Hampton Court.
Photo taken Sunday 29 June 1958, Hampton Court
58. WRL16
A photograph of what can only be Rowe Hillmaster WRL16 with a Reading body taken at Winkleigh.
Photo taken Wednesday 27 July 2011, Winkleigh
A photograph of what can only be Rowe Hillmaster WRL16 with a Reading body taken at Winkleigh.
Photo taken Wednesday 27 July 2011, Winkleigh
59. J5567
This photo taken at the Weighbridge bus station in St Helier in the early seventies is of Jersey Motor Transport J5567, fleet No 44, a Leyland PS1 with a Reading B34F body new in 1951. The photo was taken at the time when JMT was in the process of changing their colour scheme from green and cream to blue and cream as seen on the vehicles parked around No 44.
Photo taken early seventies, St. Helier Weighbridge, Jersey
This photo taken at the Weighbridge bus station in St Helier in the early seventies is of Jersey Motor Transport J5567, fleet No 44, a Leyland PS1 with a Reading B34F body new in 1951. The photo was taken at the time when JMT was in the process of changing their colour scheme from green and cream to blue and cream as seen on the vehicles parked around No 44.
Photo taken early seventies, St. Helier Weighbridge, Jersey
60. J5660
Jersey Motor Transport 49, J5660 was a May 1951 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Reading B34F body whose life was extended by OMO/OPO use.
Photo taken Saturday 15 May 1971, St Aubin
Jersey Motor Transport 49, J5660 was a May 1951 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Reading B34F body whose life was extended by OMO/OPO use.
Photo taken Saturday 15 May 1971, St Aubin
61. J5660
A rear view of Jersey Motor Transport 49, J5660, a Leyland PS1/1 new in May 1951 with a Reading B33F body seen in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, St. Helier
A rear view of Jersey Motor Transport 49, J5660, a Leyland PS1/1 new in May 1951 with a Reading B33F body seen in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, St. Helier
62. J5742
Jersey Motor Transport 6, J5742, which is missing the '5' from the registration plate, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
Jersey Motor Transport 6, J5742, which is missing the '5' from the registration plate, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
63. J5742
Two disused JMT buses at Onibury, on the right J5742, a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body new in 1951 and on the left J13535, a 1949 Albion Victor with Reading body
Photo taken Sunday 30 April 1972, Onibury, Shropshire
Two disused JMT buses at Onibury, on the right J5742, a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body new in 1951 and on the left J13535, a 1949 Albion Victor with Reading body
Photo taken Sunday 30 April 1972, Onibury, Shropshire
64. J5958
Jersey Motor Transport 8, J5958, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
Jersey Motor Transport 8, J5958, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
65. 3992
A rear view of Guernsey Railway Company 21, 3992, at the bus stand in St. Peter Port, displaying its Island Police Public Vehicle plate.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
A rear view of Guernsey Railway Company 21, 3992, at the bus stand in St. Peter Port, displaying its Island Police Public Vehicle plate.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
66. 3992
Ex Watson's 21 (3992) was an Albion Victor FT39N/Reading B36F new in 1952 and withdrawn by GR in 1980. This and this and a Guernsey Railways Albion are seen at the very pleasant bus station in St Peter Port, the Island's main town.
Photo taken August 1978, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Ex Watson's 21 (3992) was an Albion Victor FT39N/Reading B36F new in 1952 and withdrawn by GR in 1980. This and this and a Guernsey Railways Albion are seen at the very pleasant bus station in St Peter Port, the Island's main town.
Photo taken August 1978, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
67. 3992
Watsons Greys of Guernsey 3992 a 1952 Albion FT39N with Reading B36F body. The destination blind states TOWN which is how St Peter Port was shown on all bus services
Photo taken 1976, Pleinmont, Guernsey
Watsons Greys of Guernsey 3992 a 1952 Albion FT39N with Reading B36F body. The destination blind states TOWN which is how St Peter Port was shown on all bus services
Photo taken 1976, Pleinmont, Guernsey
68. 3992
Watson, St. Martin 3992 was an Albion FT39N with a Reading B36F body new in 1952 seen here at Pleinmont.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
Watson, St. Martin 3992 was an Albion FT39N with a Reading B36F body new in 1952 seen here at Pleinmont.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
69. 3992
An interior view of Watson, St. Martin 3992 which was an Albion FT39N with a Reading B36F body new in 1952 seen here at Pleinmont.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
An interior view of Watson, St. Martin 3992 which was an Albion FT39N with a Reading B36F body new in 1952 seen here at Pleinmont.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
70. 3992
An interior view to the rear of Watson, St. Martin 3992 which was an Albion FT39N with a Reading B36F body new in 1952 seen here at Pleinmont.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
An interior view to the rear of Watson, St. Martin 3992 which was an Albion FT39N with a Reading B36F body new in 1952 seen here at Pleinmont.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
71. 3992
Watson, St. Martin 3992 was an Albion FT39N Victor which had been new in May 1952 with a Reading B36F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
Watson, St. Martin 3992 was an Albion FT39N Victor which had been new in May 1952 with a Reading B36F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
72. J3777
Four Dennis L8 Falcons joined the Jersey Motor Transport fleet in 1951, followed by a further two in 1952. J3777, numbered 15, was one of the 1952 deliveries and had a Reading B34F body, entering service in July 1952.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Jersey
Four Dennis L8 Falcons joined the Jersey Motor Transport fleet in 1951, followed by a further two in 1952. J3777, numbered 15, was one of the 1952 deliveries and had a Reading B34F body, entering service in July 1952.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Jersey
73. J3784
Jersey Motor Transport 34, J3784, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
Jersey Motor Transport 34, J3784, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was a Dennis L8 Falcon with a Reading B34F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
74. J7669
Jersey Motor Transport 90, J7669, was an Albion FT39AN with a Reading B35F body new in March 1952 which is seen in the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
Jersey Motor Transport 90, J7669, was an Albion FT39AN with a Reading B35F body new in March 1952 which is seen in the Weighbridge Bus Station in St. Helier.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 May 1973, Weighbridge Bus Station, St. Helier
75. J7636
A scene at St. Helier (Weighbridge) probably taken in August, 1966. On the left is JMT No.91, J7636, one of Jersey's endemic Albion FT39AN Victors this example with FB34F bodywork by Reading, delivered new in 1953.
Photo taken August 1966, Weighbridge, St. Helier
A scene at St. Helier (Weighbridge) probably taken in August, 1966. On the left is JMT No.91, J7636, one of Jersey's endemic Albion FT39AN Victors this example with FB34F bodywork by Reading, delivered new in 1953.
Photo taken August 1966, Weighbridge, St. Helier
76. J7669
1953 saw the arrival with Jersey Motor Transport of five Albion FT39AN Victors, four having Reading B35F bodies and the last one having a Duple C34F body. J7669, number 90, with a Reading body is seen at the Weighbridge Bus Station.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
1953 saw the arrival with Jersey Motor Transport of five Albion FT39AN Victors, four having Reading B35F bodies and the last one having a Duple C34F body. J7669, number 90, with a Reading body is seen at the Weighbridge Bus Station.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
77. J7856
Jersey Motor Transport 89, J7856, was the first of four Albion FT39AN Victors with Reading B35F bodies to be delivered in 1953 and was new in February.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
Jersey Motor Transport 89, J7856, was the first of four Albion FT39AN Victors with Reading B35F bodies to be delivered in 1953 and was new in February.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
78. 1787
Watsons Greys of St Martins. Guernsey 1787 a 1954 Albion FT39AN with Reading B36F body. Watsons Greys were bought by Guernsey Railway in 1978.
Photo taken 1976, Pleinmont, Guernsey
Watsons Greys of St Martins. Guernsey 1787 a 1954 Albion FT39AN with Reading B36F body. Watsons Greys were bought by Guernsey Railway in 1978.
Photo taken 1976, Pleinmont, Guernsey
79. 1787
Intransit Ltd, Guernsey Airport, Forest, 1787, a preserved Albion Victor FT39AN built in 1954 with Reading B35F bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 4 June 2016, Guernsey Airport
Intransit Ltd, Guernsey Airport, Forest, 1787, a preserved Albion Victor FT39AN built in 1954 with Reading B35F bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 4 June 2016, Guernsey Airport
80. 1787
The little Watson's Garage Ltd finally sold out to Guernsey Railway Co Ltd in February 1978. 20 (1787) was a 1954 Albion Victor FT39AN with Reading B36F body (to a square style, not the older-looking curved design favoured by Guernsey Motors/Railways). It never gained GR colours, being sold in 1980 for preservation on the mainland although it subsequently returned to Guernsey.
Photo taken August 1978, Guernsey
The little Watson's Garage Ltd finally sold out to Guernsey Railway Co Ltd in February 1978. 20 (1787) was a 1954 Albion Victor FT39AN with Reading B36F body (to a square style, not the older-looking curved design favoured by Guernsey Motors/Railways). It never gained GR colours, being sold in 1980 for preservation on the mainland although it subsequently returned to Guernsey.
Photo taken August 1978, Guernsey
81. 1787
Guernsey Railway Company 20, 1787, was an Albion FT39AN, Victor with a Reading B36F body still in the livery of Watson, St. Martin to whom it had been new in June 1954 and from whom it had been acquired in February 1978. Alongside is Guernsey Railway Company 96, 14628, an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body new in April 1964.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
Guernsey Railway Company 20, 1787, was an Albion FT39AN, Victor with a Reading B36F body still in the livery of Watson, St. Martin to whom it had been new in June 1954 and from whom it had been acquired in February 1978. Alongside is Guernsey Railway Company 96, 14628, an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body new in April 1964.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
82. 1787
Watson, St. Martin 1787 was an Albion FT39AN Victor with a Reading B36F body which had been new in June 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
Watson, St. Martin 1787 was an Albion FT39AN Victor with a Reading B36F body which had been new in June 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
83. OYL220
OYL220, a Karrier Q25 with Reading C14F body, was the Karrier Demonstrator in 7/54 and then went to Hackney Council (presumably as a welfare bus).
Photo taken Tuesday 7 September 1954, Lynn Road,Ely
OYL220, a Karrier Q25 with Reading C14F body, was the Karrier Demonstrator in 7/54 and then went to Hackney Council (presumably as a welfare bus).
Photo taken Tuesday 7 September 1954, Lynn Road,Ely
84. OYL220
OYL220 was a preserved Karrier Q25 built in 1954 with Reading C14F bodywork and was initially a Karrier demonstrator.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Harrogate Stray
OYL220 was a preserved Karrier Q25 built in 1954 with Reading C14F bodywork and was initially a Karrier demonstrator.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Harrogate Stray
85. 8226
Guernsey Albion's 76, reg 8226, and 94, reg 12726 with Reading B35F body new in 1963.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 August 1978, Grandes Rocques, Guernsey
Guernsey Albion's 76, reg 8226, and 94, reg 12726 with Reading B35F body new in 1963.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 August 1978, Grandes Rocques, Guernsey
86. J16525
Jersey Motor Transport 93, J16525, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was an Albion FT39AN Victor with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
Jersey Motor Transport 93, J16525, is seen at Onibury after sale to Amos (dealer), Ludlow. It was an Albion FT39AN Victor with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Thursday 5 August 1971, Onibury
87. J18003
1956 saw the arrival of five Albion FT39AN Victors with Reading B35F bodies to the Jersey Motor Transport fleet and J18003, 48, the first of them, new in April is seen at the Weighbridge Bus Station. It was withdrawn in October 1971 and scrapped.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
1956 saw the arrival of five Albion FT39AN Victors with Reading B35F bodies to the Jersey Motor Transport fleet and J18003, 48, the first of them, new in April is seen at the Weighbridge Bus Station. It was withdrawn in October 1971 and scrapped.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
88. J18004
The fourth of five Albion FT39ANs with Reading B35F bodies new in 1956, J18004, Jersey Motor Transport 96 was new in June and was withdrawn in October 1972.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
The fourth of five Albion FT39ANs with Reading B35F bodies new in 1956, J18004, Jersey Motor Transport 96 was new in June and was withdrawn in October 1972.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
89. XVO331
West Bridgford 33, XVO331, seen at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, alongside an earlier Regent III, was an A.E.C. MD2RA Regent V with a Reading L31/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
West Bridgford 33, XVO331, seen at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, alongside an earlier Regent III, was an A.E.C. MD2RA Regent V with a Reading L31/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
90. 8227
Preserved former Guernsey Motors 77, with its original Guernsey registration of 8227 is a Reading-bodied Albion Victor, new in 1958.
Photo taken mid-1982, Tenterden, Kent
Preserved former Guernsey Motors 77, with its original Guernsey registration of 8227 is a Reading-bodied Albion Victor, new in 1958.
Photo taken mid-1982, Tenterden, Kent
91. 8229
Guernsey Motors 79, 8229, was the last of four Albion FT39KAN Victors new in 1958. It had a Reading B35F body and was new in March 1958, being transferred to Guernsey Railway Company in October 1973.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 79, 8229, was the last of four Albion FT39KAN Victors new in 1958. It had a Reading B35F body and was new in March 1958, being transferred to Guernsey Railway Company in October 1973.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
92. 8230
Guernsey Railway Company 161, 8230, was an Albion FT39KAN with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979
Guernsey Railway Company 161, 8230, was an Albion FT39KAN with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979
93. J1411
Jersey Motor Transport 40, J1411, an Albion Victor FT39KAN with Reading FB39F body, new in 1958
Photo taken July 1968, St. Helier Weighbridge approach, Jersey
Jersey Motor Transport 40, J1411, an Albion Victor FT39KAN with Reading FB39F body, new in 1958
Photo taken July 1968, St. Helier Weighbridge approach, Jersey
94. J1411
Jersey Motor Transport 40, J1411 was a 1958 Albion Victor FT39KAN with Reading FB35F body so my slide tells me, the bus isn't on BusView or Bus Lists on the Web.
Photo taken Saturday 22 May 1971, La Corbière terminus
Jersey Motor Transport 40, J1411 was a 1958 Albion Victor FT39KAN with Reading FB35F body so my slide tells me, the bus isn't on BusView or Bus Lists on the Web.
Photo taken Saturday 22 May 1971, La Corbière terminus
95. J1411
Seen at Bouley is Jersey Motor Transport 40, J1411, which was an Albion FT39KAN with a Reading B35F body which had been new in March 1958
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1973, Bouley
Seen at Bouley is Jersey Motor Transport 40, J1411, which was an Albion FT39KAN with a Reading B35F body which had been new in March 1958
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1973, Bouley
96. J1469
The third of four Albion FT39KANs with Reading B35F bodies new to Jersey Motor Transport in 1958 was J1469, numbered 51, which entered service in April.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
The third of four Albion FT39KANs with Reading B35F bodies new to Jersey Motor Transport in 1958 was J1469, numbered 51, which entered service in April.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
97. J1528
JMT Leyland PD2 52, J1528 and ex-LT RTL260, now JMT 655, J34655, at Gorey, Jersey.
Photo taken Gorey, Jersey
JMT Leyland PD2 52, J1528 and ex-LT RTL260, now JMT 655, J34655, at Gorey, Jersey.
Photo taken Gorey, Jersey
98. J1583
A scene at St. Helier (Weighbridge) probably taken in August, 1966. On the left is JMT No.91, J7636, one of Jersey's endemic Albion FT39AN Victors this example with FB34F bodywork by Reading, delivered new in 1953.
Photo taken August 1966, Weighbridge, St. Helier
A scene at St. Helier (Weighbridge) probably taken in August, 1966. On the left is JMT No.91, J7636, one of Jersey's endemic Albion FT39AN Victors this example with FB34F bodywork by Reading, delivered new in 1953.
Photo taken August 1966, Weighbridge, St. Helier
99. J8588
One of the five Jersey Motor Transport Leyland PD2/31s with Reading H31/28R bodies, delivered in 1958/9, 27, J8588, seen here out of St. Helier, headed West towards the A1 (Coast Road to St. Aubin's and beyond) on the island's longest bus route to St. Brelade's Bay.
Photo taken July 1968, Victoria Avenue/Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey
One of the five Jersey Motor Transport Leyland PD2/31s with Reading H31/28R bodies, delivered in 1958/9, 27, J8588, seen here out of St. Helier, headed West towards the A1 (Coast Road to St. Aubin's and beyond) on the island's longest bus route to St. Brelade's Bay.
Photo taken July 1968, Victoria Avenue/Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey
100. SCG622
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 70, SCG622, was the first of two Guy Arab IVs with Reading FH30/26R bodies dating from 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 70, SCG622, was the first of two Guy Arab IVs with Reading FH30/26R bodies dating from 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, Gosport Ferry Terminus
101. SCG622
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford SCG622, a Guy Arab IV with a Reading FH30/26R body carried fleet number 70, and had been new in January 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970, Garage, Hoeford
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford SCG622, a Guy Arab IV with a Reading FH30/26R body carried fleet number 70, and had been new in January 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970, Garage, Hoeford
102. SCG622
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford SCG622, a Guy Arab IV with a Reading FH30/26R body carried fleet number 70, and had been new in January 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford SCG622, a Guy Arab IV with a Reading FH30/26R body carried fleet number 70, and had been new in January 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, Gosport Ferry Terminal
103. SCG623
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 71, SCG623, the second of two Guy Arab IVs with Reading FH30/26R bodies dating from 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, West Street, Fareham
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 71, SCG623, the second of two Guy Arab IVs with Reading FH30/26R bodies dating from 1958.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1958, West Street, Fareham
104. XVO330
West Bridgford 32, XVO330, seen in Broad Marsh Bus Station in Nottingham, was an A.E.C. MD2RA Regent V with a Reading L31/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham
West Bridgford 32, XVO330, seen in Broad Marsh Bus Station in Nottingham, was an A.E.C. MD2RA Regent V with a Reading L31/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham
105. J8587
Seen here at the Weighbridge Bus Station is Jersey Motor Transport 22, J8587, a Leyland PD2/31 with a Reading H31/28R body, the first of a pair new in June 1959, the last Reading double deckers delivered to Jersey.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
Seen here at the Weighbridge Bus Station is Jersey Motor Transport 22, J8587, a Leyland PD2/31 with a Reading H31/28R body, the first of a pair new in June 1959, the last Reading double deckers delivered to Jersey.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
106. J8588
J8588, Jersey Motor Transport 27, was a Leyland PD2/31 with a Reading H31/28R body new in 1959 and was the second Reading double-deck body delivered to J.M.T.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
J8588, Jersey Motor Transport 27, was a Leyland PD2/31 with a Reading H31/28R body new in 1959 and was the second Reading double-deck body delivered to J.M.T.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1966, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier
107. 1309
Guernsey Motors 23, 1309, a 1960 Albion Nimbus with Reading bodywork, acquired with the Watson's Grey business. The white number in the windscreen is the route number.
Photo taken 17 August 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 23, 1309, a 1960 Albion Nimbus with Reading bodywork, acquired with the Watson's Grey business. The white number in the windscreen is the route number.
Photo taken 17 August 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station, Guernsey
108. 1309
A rear view of Guernsey Railway Company 23, 1309, which was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body. It had been new to Watson, St. Martin in June 1960, was acquired in February 1978, and is seen in the parking area at the St. Peter Port Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station
A rear view of Guernsey Railway Company 23, 1309, which was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body. It had been new to Watson, St. Martin in June 1960, was acquired in February 1978, and is seen in the parking area at the St. Peter Port Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station
109. 1309
Watson, St. Martin 1309 seen at Pleinmont was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body new in 1960 and was Watson's newest bus.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
Watson, St. Martin 1309 seen at Pleinmont was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body new in 1960 and was Watson's newest bus.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
110. 1309
A rear view of 1309 of Watson, St. Martin seen at Pleinmont. This was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body new in 1960 and was Watson's newest bus.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
A rear view of 1309 of Watson, St. Martin seen at Pleinmont. This was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body new in 1960 and was Watson's newest bus.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Pleinmont
111. 1309
Watson, St. Martin 1309 was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body new in June 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
Watson, St. Martin 1309 was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B36F body new in June 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
112. 3409
In the recent postings of Watsons Grey buses on Guernsey it was noticeable that they were all exposed radiator Albions, and it reminded me that I had been given a handful of holiday pictures from a deceased Wimborne Railway Society member which included this example, 3409, with enclosed radiator that doesn't currently appear on the site.
Photo taken Aug 1976, St Peter Port, Guernsey
In the recent postings of Watsons Grey buses on Guernsey it was noticeable that they were all exposed radiator Albions, and it reminded me that I had been given a handful of holiday pictures from a deceased Wimborne Railway Society member which included this example, 3409, with enclosed radiator that doesn't currently appear on the site.
Photo taken Aug 1976, St Peter Port, Guernsey
113. 9434
Guernsey Railway 60, reg.no.9434, an Albion NS3N with a Reading B35F body, new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 August 1978, Cobo Bay, Guernsey
Guernsey Railway 60, reg.no.9434, an Albion NS3N with a Reading B35F body, new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 August 1978, Cobo Bay, Guernsey
114. 9436
Seen at the bus stand in St. Peter Port is Albion NS3N Nimbus 9436 which was number 80 in the Guernsey Railway Company fleet and which had a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
Seen at the bus stand in St. Peter Port is Albion NS3N Nimbus 9436 which was number 80 in the Guernsey Railway Company fleet and which had a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
115. 9437
Guernsey Motors 81, 9437, one of four such buses new in April 1960, was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 81, 9437, one of four such buses new in April 1960, was an Albion NS3N Nimbus with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
116. J15767
J15767 of Holiday Tours, St. Helier was a Karrier BFD3023 with a Reading C14F body. New as 696BGO to El Al, Heathrow (non-P.S.V.) in 1960, it was acquired in October 1967 but did not enter service until May 1969 and is seen at their garage at Wheatlands, St. Peter.
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1973, Wheatlands, St. Peter, Jersey
J15767 of Holiday Tours, St. Helier was a Karrier BFD3023 with a Reading C14F body. New as 696BGO to El Al, Heathrow (non-P.S.V.) in 1960, it was acquired in October 1967 but did not enter service until May 1969 and is seen at their garage at Wheatlands, St. Peter.
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1973, Wheatlands, St. Peter, Jersey
117. 11674
A rear view of Guernsey Railway Company 88, 11674, which was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body new in January 1962 as Guernsey Motors 88, and acquired from them in October 1973.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station
A rear view of Guernsey Railway Company 88, 11674, which was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body new in January 1962 as Guernsey Motors 88, and acquired from them in October 1973.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station
118. 11675
Albion Nimbus 89 (11675) was one of many such vehicles with Reading bodywork of a style dating back to the 1940s/50s, this one having been new to Guernsey Motors Ltd in 1962. Both the main Guernsey companies had been under the control of the Red & White United Transport group since 1949 (GR) and 1951 (GM) with the resultant standardisation on Albions. Acquired by GR in 1973, 89 is seen here after the GM and GR fleets merged.
Photo taken August 1978, Guernsey
Albion Nimbus 89 (11675) was one of many such vehicles with Reading bodywork of a style dating back to the 1940s/50s, this one having been new to Guernsey Motors Ltd in 1962. Both the main Guernsey companies had been under the control of the Red & White United Transport group since 1949 (GR) and 1951 (GM) with the resultant standardisation on Albions. Acquired by GR in 1973, 89 is seen here after the GM and GR fleets merged.
Photo taken August 1978, Guernsey
119. 12727
Guernsey Railway Company 70, 12727, new in April 1963, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
Guernsey Railway Company 70, 12727, new in April 1963, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, St Peter Port Bus Stand, Guernsey
120. 8226
1963 Albion Victor of Guernsey Railways with Reading body. Numbered 78 it carried the Guernsey registration 8226. It is seen waiting time at St Peter Port in 1978
Photo taken 1978, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
1963 Albion Victor of Guernsey Railways with Reading body. Numbered 78 it carried the Guernsey registration 8226. It is seen waiting time at St Peter Port in 1978
Photo taken 1978, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
121. 883HHO
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 1, 883HHO, was a Guy Arab II fitted with a Deutz engine and a Reading/G.F.O.C. FH30/26R body, which entered service in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 1, 883HHO, was a Guy Arab II fitted with a Deutz engine and a Reading/G.F.O.C. FH30/26R body, which entered service in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 1963, Gosport Ferry Terminus
122. 14531
Guernsey Railways moved from Albion chassis to Bedford in the mid sixties, using the truck based J4 chassis. The early ones carried Reading bodywork very similar to bodies they had supplied on Albion chassis. 100, 14531, stands in the bus station in St Peter Port.
Photo taken Tuesday 21 August 1979, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernsey Railways moved from Albion chassis to Bedford in the mid sixties, using the truck based J4 chassis. The early ones carried Reading bodywork very similar to bodies they had supplied on Albion chassis. 100, 14531, stands in the bus station in St Peter Port.
Photo taken Tuesday 21 August 1979, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
123. 14626
Guernsey Railway, an associate company of Guernsey Motors, bought this Albion Nimbus with Reading B35F bodywork with a very rounded rear end. 172, 14626, when delivered in 1964 was numbered 72. Partly visible is a Reading bodied Albion Victor.
Photo taken 17 August 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station, Guernsey
Guernsey Railway, an associate company of Guernsey Motors, bought this Albion Nimbus with Reading B35F bodywork with a very rounded rear end. 172, 14626, when delivered in 1964 was numbered 72. Partly visible is a Reading bodied Albion Victor.
Photo taken 17 August 1979, St. Peter Port Bus Station, Guernsey
124. 14626
Guernsey Railway 72, 14626, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus, new in April 1964, with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966
Guernsey Railway 72, 14626, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus, new in April 1964, with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966
125. 14627
Guernsey Railway Company 95, 14627, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body, new in April 1964 to Guernsey Motors, passing to the Guernsey Railway Company in October 1973.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
Guernsey Railway Company 95, 14627, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body, new in April 1964 to Guernsey Motors, passing to the Guernsey Railway Company in October 1973.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, St. Peter Port
126. 14628
Guernsey Railway Company 20, 1787, was an Albion FT39AN, Victor with a Reading B36F body still in the livery of Watson, St. Martin to whom it had been new in June 1954 and from whom it had been acquired in February 1978. Alongside is Guernsey Railway Company 96, 14628, an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body new in April 1964.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
Guernsey Railway Company 20, 1787, was an Albion FT39AN, Victor with a Reading B36F body still in the livery of Watson, St. Martin to whom it had been new in June 1954 and from whom it had been acquired in February 1978. Alongside is Guernsey Railway Company 96, 14628, an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body new in April 1964.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
127. 14651
EBW112B is a Albion Nimbus / Reading B35F, originally operated by Guernsey Railway (reg. 14651), being new to them in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2023, IOW Bus Museum, Ryde
EBW112B is a Albion Nimbus / Reading B35F, originally operated by Guernsey Railway (reg. 14651), being new to them in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2023, IOW Bus Museum, Ryde
128. 270MHO
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 14, 270MHO, had a Reading FH30/26R body on its A.E.C. Regent II chassis, which is stated to have come from ACN172, and was new in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 14, 270MHO, had a Reading FH30/26R body on its A.E.C. Regent II chassis, which is stated to have come from ACN172, and was new in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970
129. 16216
Guernsey for many years had very strict rules about vehicle size which resulted in small buses being the norm. This Albion Nimbus NS3AN has a Reading 35 seat body and dates from 1965. When new it was 75, 16216, in the Guernsey Railways fleet and was the last Guernsey Nimbus to enter service. Now preserved it carries a UK 1965 registration, JNP590C. It is seen at the Aire Valley running day
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Coach Street Car Park, Skipton
Guernsey for many years had very strict rules about vehicle size which resulted in small buses being the norm. This Albion Nimbus NS3AN has a Reading 35 seat body and dates from 1965. When new it was 75, 16216, in the Guernsey Railways fleet and was the last Guernsey Nimbus to enter service. Now preserved it carries a UK 1965 registration, JNP590C. It is seen at the Aire Valley running day
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Coach Street Car Park, Skipton
130. 16216
A rear view of Guernsey Railway 75, a 1965 Albion Nimbus with Reading bodywork showing the vintage styling of the rear.
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Coach Street Car Park, Skipton
A rear view of Guernsey Railway 75, a 1965 Albion Nimbus with Reading bodywork showing the vintage styling of the rear.
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Coach Street Car Park, Skipton
131. 16216
Guernsey Railway Company 75, 16216, was new in May 1965 and was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966, Guernsey
Guernsey Railway Company 75, 16216, was new in May 1965 and was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966, Guernsey
132. CHO449C
Gosport and Fareham Omnibus Co Ltd (Provincial) CHO449C started off as LT G276, GYL416, a Guy Arab with Northern Counties body in 1945. It was acquired by Provincial in May 1963, and in 1965 fitted with an air-cooled engine and rebodied by Reading.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1971, Gosport Ferry Terminus
Gosport and Fareham Omnibus Co Ltd (Provincial) CHO449C started off as LT G276, GYL416, a Guy Arab with Northern Counties body in 1945. It was acquired by Provincial in May 1963, and in 1965 fitted with an air-cooled engine and rebodied by Reading.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1971, Gosport Ferry Terminus
133. 14223
Guernsey Motors 99, 14223, a 1966 Bedford J4EZ1 with Reading bodywork seating 35 loads up at the central St Peter Port terminus at the Piquet House.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1984, St Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 99, 14223, a 1966 Bedford J4EZ1 with Reading bodywork seating 35 loads up at the central St Peter Port terminus at the Piquet House.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1984, St Peter Port, Guernsey
134. 14531
Guernsey Motors 100, 14531, was new in June 1966 and was a Bedford J4EZ1 with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 100, 14531, was new in June 1966 and was a Bedford J4EZ1 with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, Guernsey
135. 18262
Guernseybus 102, 18262, a Bedford J4EZ1 built in 1967 with Reading bodywork. New to Guernsey Railway and weighed 4tons 4cwt. At the time I was there most of the fleet was imported Bristol LHs or younger Bedfords than this one.
Photo taken July 1989, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernseybus 102, 18262, a Bedford J4EZ1 built in 1967 with Reading bodywork. New to Guernsey Railway and weighed 4tons 4cwt. At the time I was there most of the fleet was imported Bristol LHs or younger Bedfords than this one.
Photo taken July 1989, St. Peter Port, Guernsey