SCT '61 Photo Index
Strachan
Strachan
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1. TP181
Portsmouth Tower Wagon TW1 TP181 attends to the overhead wiring on the north side of Ports Bridge in August 1950. It had been converted 1/33 from bus 16, a 1924 Dennis 50cwt with a Strachan & Brown body.
Photo taken August 1950, Ports Bridge (North Side)
Portsmouth Tower Wagon TW1 TP181 attends to the overhead wiring on the north side of Ports Bridge in August 1950. It had been converted 1/33 from bus 16, a 1924 Dennis 50cwt with a Strachan & Brown body.
Photo taken August 1950, Ports Bridge (North Side)
2. TM6311
From left to right former ENOC Leyland Lion LT2 2999, TM6311 with Tiger radiator, Bedford OB 127 and Dennis Lancet II 124.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1953, disposal yard behind Bedford depot
From left to right former ENOC Leyland Lion LT2 2999, TM6311 with Tiger radiator, Bedford OB 127 and Dennis Lancet II 124.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1953, disposal yard behind Bedford depot
3. TM6315
Eastern National 2980, TM6315, a Leyland LT2 with a Strachan B32R body new in 1930. Possibly taken when new.
Eastern National 2980, TM6315, a Leyland LT2 with a Strachan B32R body new in 1930. Possibly taken when new.
4. TM8731
Former Eastern National 3059, TM8731, a Leyland PLSC3 Lion, entered service in 1931 with a Strachans 28 seat body although the chassis dated from early 1929.
Photo taken Sunday 16 August 1953, Maldon
Former Eastern National 3059, TM8731, a Leyland PLSC3 Lion, entered service in 1931 with a Strachans 28 seat body although the chassis dated from early 1929.
Photo taken Sunday 16 August 1953, Maldon
5. WX9727
WX9727 seen in Yeadon was a Leyland TS4 new in 1931/2 belonging to Barras (Don Motors), Doncaster but seen here with the Strachans C33F body fitted in 1950.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon
WX9727 seen in Yeadon was a Leyland TS4 new in 1931/2 belonging to Barras (Don Motors), Doncaster but seen here with the Strachans C33F body fitted in 1950.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon
6. OY2569
John Bennett (Croydon) Ltd OY2569, a 1932 Leyland TS4 originally with Harrington body rebodied in 1949 with this Strachan C33F body. This is an official Strachan photo as you can see by the embossed stamp in the right hand corner.
Photo taken 1949
John Bennett (Croydon) Ltd OY2569, a 1932 Leyland TS4 originally with Harrington body rebodied in 1949 with this Strachan C33F body. This is an official Strachan photo as you can see by the embossed stamp in the right hand corner.
Photo taken 1949
7. BGO161
Burrows 78, BGO161, was acquired from London Transport (STL1246) in March 1953. An AEC Regent, originally with L.P.T.B. H30/26R body new in July 1936, it was rebodied in May 1956 with the 1947 Strachan L27/28R body removed from Burrows 55 (FWX869) when that vehicle was rebodied by Roe.
Photo taken Tuesday 23 April 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
Burrows 78, BGO161, was acquired from London Transport (STL1246) in March 1953. An AEC Regent, originally with L.P.T.B. H30/26R body new in July 1936, it was rebodied in May 1956 with the 1947 Strachan L27/28R body removed from Burrows 55 (FWX869) when that vehicle was rebodied by Roe.
Photo taken Tuesday 23 April 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
8. EZ3696
Dennis Lancet Coach EZ3696 with Strachans B36R body new in 1936 to WJ Clements (The Major), Belfast. Major ran Belfast to Gilnahirk; the service passed to the Corporation in 1945, but the vehicles went to Londonderry & Lough Swilly although this Dennis was not one of them.
Dennis Lancet Coach EZ3696 with Strachans B36R body new in 1936 to WJ Clements (The Major), Belfast. Major ran Belfast to Gilnahirk; the service passed to the Corporation in 1945, but the vehicles went to Londonderry & Lough Swilly although this Dennis was not one of them.
9. FHK141
From left to right Hicks Bros Leyland TD1 1101, WH1551, TD5 1109, FHK141, TD3 1106, WH4908, and Guy Arab 1188, LPU125, all carrying ENOC numbers from the 1954 scheme.
Photo taken Monday 16 August 1954, Braintree Bus Park
From left to right Hicks Bros Leyland TD1 1101, WH1551, TD5 1109, FHK141, TD3 1106, WH4908, and Guy Arab 1188, LPU125, all carrying ENOC numbers from the 1954 scheme.
Photo taken Monday 16 August 1954, Braintree Bus Park
10. BHJ194
Southend No. 124, BHJ194, one of the 1939 batch of AEC/Strachan double deckers, heads east along Fairfax Drive on an Eastern Circular on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
Southend No. 124, BHJ194, one of the 1939 batch of AEC/Strachan double deckers, heads east along Fairfax Drive on an Eastern Circular on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
11. BHJ195
The archetypal Southend trolleybus/bus shot - many photos must have been taken in this location. 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 125, BHJ195, stands outside Victoria railway station while working a Western Circular in September 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
The archetypal Southend trolleybus/bus shot - many photos must have been taken in this location. 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 125, BHJ195, stands outside Victoria railway station while working a Western Circular in September 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
12. BHJ196
Southend No.126, BHJ196, dumped at Shoebury in October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, Corporation Yard, Shoebury
Southend No.126, BHJ196, dumped at Shoebury in October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, Corporation Yard, Shoebury
13. BHJ196
Southend No.126 was returned to the depot in connection with the proposed sale to Spain and the accident damage (probably not all that serious) repaired. It is seen here parked in the depot approach road in December 1954.
Photo taken Friday 24 December 1954, SCT Garage, London Road
Southend No.126 was returned to the depot in connection with the proposed sale to Spain and the accident damage (probably not all that serious) repaired. It is seen here parked in the depot approach road in December 1954.
Photo taken Friday 24 December 1954, SCT Garage, London Road
14. BHJ196
Southend 126, BHJ196, one of the 1939 batch of AEC 661T/Strachan H30/26R double deckers.
Photo taken c.1951/2, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 126, BHJ196, one of the 1939 batch of AEC 661T/Strachan H30/26R double deckers.
Photo taken c.1951/2, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
15. BHJ197
A rear view of 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 127, BHJ197, heading out of Southend and picking up at the stop outside the Golden Lion, Prittlewell.
Photo taken The Golden Lion, Prittlewell, Southend
A rear view of 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 127, BHJ197, heading out of Southend and picking up at the stop outside the Golden Lion, Prittlewell.
Photo taken The Golden Lion, Prittlewell, Southend
16. BHJ197
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachans double decker 127, BHJ197, on the Western Circular.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachans double decker 127, BHJ197, on the Western Circular.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
17. BHJ199
Three withdrawn Southend trolleybuses parked in the garage in November 1954 after the end of the system. They are AEC/Strachan 129 and ex-Wolverhampton Sunbeam/Park Royal 146 and 152.
Photo taken Sunday 14 November 1954, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Three withdrawn Southend trolleybuses parked in the garage in November 1954 after the end of the system. They are AEC/Strachan 129 and ex-Wolverhampton Sunbeam/Park Royal 146 and 152.
Photo taken Sunday 14 November 1954, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
18. BHJ199
1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, heads into Southend with a Western Circular on 23rd October 1954 and stands at the stop on the Southend side of the Blue Boar junction.
Photo taken Saturday 23 October 1954, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, heads into Southend with a Western Circular on 23rd October 1954 and stands at the stop on the Southend side of the Blue Boar junction.
Photo taken Saturday 23 October 1954, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
19. BHJ199
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, on a Western Circular in Fairfax Drive, outside the Westcliff Depot, on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, on a Western Circular in Fairfax Drive, outside the Westcliff Depot, on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
20. ENY65
23, ENY65, was an AEC Regal with a Strachans FC35F which was a significant vehicle in the Neath & Cardiff fleet as the first of many AECs to be purchased.
Photo taken 1939
23, ENY65, was an AEC Regal with a Strachans FC35F which was a significant vehicle in the Neath & Cardiff fleet as the first of many AECs to be purchased.
Photo taken 1939
21. DCR866
DCR866, Hants & Dorset 1102 had been rebuilt by Portsmouth Aviation in February 1950 when the rubber mounted windows with sliding vents were fitted, the front opening vents from each saloon removed and the seating altered to L27/26R.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 September 1959, Barnsley Bus Station
DCR866, Hants & Dorset 1102 had been rebuilt by Portsmouth Aviation in February 1950 when the rubber mounted windows with sliding vents were fitted, the front opening vents from each saloon removed and the seating altered to L27/26R.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 September 1959, Barnsley Bus Station
22. EWW944
Burrows 51, EWW944, a Bristol K6A new in 1945 with a Strachan UL27/28R body seen in Leeds Bus Station preparing to run to Wombwell duplicating the normal service bus.
Photo taken Tuesday 30 July 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
Burrows 51, EWW944, a Bristol K6A new in 1945 with a Strachan UL27/28R body seen in Leeds Bus Station preparing to run to Wombwell duplicating the normal service bus.
Photo taken Tuesday 30 July 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
23. EX5264
Great Yarmouth 17, EX5264, was a utility Guy Arab II with Strachan H56R body which entered service in 1945. It was withdrawn from service late in 1960 and was then converted into a travelling library.
Photo taken Thursday 10 June 1965, Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth 17, EX5264, was a utility Guy Arab II with Strachan H56R body which entered service in 1945. It was withdrawn from service late in 1960 and was then converted into a travelling library.
Photo taken Thursday 10 June 1965, Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth
24. EX5264
Successor to two early prewar AEC Regents as Great Yarmouth's travelling library, 1945 Guy Arab ll Strachan (17, EX5264) was withdrawn from passenger service in 1960 and spent nine years in its new role.
Photo taken Wednesday 26 August 1964, Wellington Pier, Great Yarmouth
Successor to two early prewar AEC Regents as Great Yarmouth's travelling library, 1945 Guy Arab ll Strachan (17, EX5264) was withdrawn from passenger service in 1960 and spent nine years in its new role.
Photo taken Wednesday 26 August 1964, Wellington Pier, Great Yarmouth
25. GNN704
New in June 1945 Barton 443, GNN704, was a Guy Arab II with a Strachans L27/28R body which was fitted with platform doors in December 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1959
New in June 1945 Barton 443, GNN704, was a Guy Arab II with a Strachans L27/28R body which was fitted with platform doors in December 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1959
26. GNN707
Barton, Chilwell 446, GNN707, a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Strachans L27/28R body, was new in July 1945.
Photo taken Saturday 6 October 1962, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham
Barton, Chilwell 446, GNN707, a Guy Arab II (5LW) with a Strachans L27/28R body, was new in July 1945.
Photo taken Saturday 6 October 1962, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham
27. GNN709
The Barton parking ground at the junction of Mount Street and Granby Street with Barton 448, GNN709, a Guy Arab II with Strachan L27/28RD utility body new in 1945, the platform doors having been fitted in 1954/5.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 September 1959, Mount Street/Granby Street, Nottingham
The Barton parking ground at the junction of Mount Street and Granby Street with Barton 448, GNN709, a Guy Arab II with Strachan L27/28RD utility body new in 1945, the platform doors having been fitted in 1954/5.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 September 1959, Mount Street/Granby Street, Nottingham
28. GYL983
Moore Brothers, Kelvedon GYL983, seen at Braintree was a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R (8'0" wide) body fitted in 1954. When new as Birch Brothers K103 in 1945 it had a Weymann L27/28R body and passed to Moore in June 1951. In 1963 it became Eastern National 1029 on the acquisition of Moore Brothers.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
Moore Brothers, Kelvedon GYL983, seen at Braintree was a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R (8'0" wide) body fitted in 1954. When new as Birch Brothers K103 in 1945 it had a Weymann L27/28R body and passed to Moore in June 1951. In 1963 it became Eastern National 1029 on the acquisition of Moore Brothers.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
29. JVX555
Eastern National JVX555 in use as a clothing store at Kings Cross. New to Moores in 1945, it was a Guy Arab II with Strachan lowbridge body.
Photo taken London Kings Cross
Eastern National JVX555 in use as a clothing store at Kings Cross. New to Moores in 1945, it was a Guy Arab II with Strachan lowbridge body.
Photo taken London Kings Cross
30. JVX555
Moore, Kelvedon JVX555, was a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R body which had been new in 1945. It passed (in a semi-derelict condition) to Eastern National in 1963, was numbered 1026, and used as the Eastern National mobile uniforms store.
Photo taken Saturday 14 February 1959
Moore, Kelvedon JVX555, was a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R body which had been new in 1945. It passed (in a semi-derelict condition) to Eastern National in 1963, was numbered 1026, and used as the Eastern National mobile uniforms store.
Photo taken Saturday 14 February 1959
31. JVX556
Moore, Kelvedon JVX556. a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1945 is seen in Braintree.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
Moore, Kelvedon JVX556. a Guy Arab II with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1945 is seen in Braintree.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
32. EYG26
Burrows, Wombwell 53, EYG26, an A.E.C. O661 Regent with a Strachans L27/26R body is seen in the parking area at Leeds Central Bus Station with the blind set for the return trip to Rawmarsh.
Photo taken Wednesday 24 April 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
Burrows, Wombwell 53, EYG26, an A.E.C. O661 Regent with a Strachans L27/26R body is seen in the parking area at Leeds Central Bus Station with the blind set for the return trip to Rawmarsh.
Photo taken Wednesday 24 April 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
33. AHL454
Seen in Leeds Bus Station, AHL454 was a Daimler CWD6, with a Strachans L27/28R body, new as Bullock, Featherstone 279 in January 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1956, Leeds Bus Station
Seen in Leeds Bus Station, AHL454 was a Daimler CWD6, with a Strachans L27/28R body, new as Bullock, Featherstone 279 in January 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1956, Leeds Bus Station
34. FWX868
Burrows 54, FWX868, an AEC Regent with Strachan L27/28R body new in October 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 1 March 1958, Leeds Central Bus Station
Burrows 54, FWX868, an AEC Regent with Strachan L27/28R body new in October 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 1 March 1958, Leeds Central Bus Station
35. FWX868
Unloading in Leeds Central Bus Station, having just arrived from Rawmarsh is Burrows, Wombwell 54, FWX868, an A.E.C. O661 Regent with a Strachans L27/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 29 December 1956, Leeds Central Bus Station
Unloading in Leeds Central Bus Station, having just arrived from Rawmarsh is Burrows, Wombwell 54, FWX868, an A.E.C. O661 Regent with a Strachans L27/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 29 December 1956, Leeds Central Bus Station
36. GWT631
South Yorkshire Motors 56 and 81, GWT631 and TWY8, are seen in the Central Bus Station in Leeds. 56 was a Strachan L27/28R bodied Albion CX19 whilst 81 was the Roe L27/26RD rebodied single-deck Albion CX39N chassis.
Photo taken Monday 15 September 1958, Leeds Central Bus Station
South Yorkshire Motors 56 and 81, GWT631 and TWY8, are seen in the Central Bus Station in Leeds. 56 was a Strachan L27/28R bodied Albion CX19 whilst 81 was the Roe L27/26RD rebodied single-deck Albion CX39N chassis.
Photo taken Monday 15 September 1958, Leeds Central Bus Station
37. HYP330
One of the ten Leyland PS1/1s with Strachans C33F bodies new to United Service Transport, London S.W.17 in 1947, 1054, HYP330, is seen at Ascot races alongside one of their Duple Vega bodied Bedford SBs. After withdrawal HYP330, which was new in August 1947, is recorded as passing to "C.G. (contractor)" in October 1963 along with two others from the batch, also in 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 21 July 1962, Ascot
One of the ten Leyland PS1/1s with Strachans C33F bodies new to United Service Transport, London S.W.17 in 1947, 1054, HYP330, is seen at Ascot races alongside one of their Duple Vega bodied Bedford SBs. After withdrawal HYP330, which was new in August 1947, is recorded as passing to "C.G. (contractor)" in October 1963 along with two others from the batch, also in 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 21 July 1962, Ascot
38. LPU612
Moore, Kelvedon LPU612, was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1947 and is seen in Braintree.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
Moore, Kelvedon LPU612, was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1947 and is seen in Braintree.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
39. MHK549
Dating from 1947, MHK549 is a Guy Arab Mklll with Strachan body as a showmans caravan with a funfair, Colchester Recreation Ground. I believe it started life with an operator in the Romford area.
Photo taken Saturday 12 September 1964, Colchester Recreation Ground
Dating from 1947, MHK549 is a Guy Arab Mklll with Strachan body as a showmans caravan with a funfair, Colchester Recreation Ground. I believe it started life with an operator in the Romford area.
Photo taken Saturday 12 September 1964, Colchester Recreation Ground
40. AJX72
Hoyle, Halifax 30, AJX72, was a Leyland PS1/1 with a Strachans C30R body new in July 1948, and is seen here in the maroon, red and ivory livery of its operator.
Hoyle, Halifax 30, AJX72, was a Leyland PS1/1 with a Strachans C30R body new in July 1948, and is seen here in the maroon, red and ivory livery of its operator.
41. BHL374
Seen in Castleford is West Riding, Wakefield 311, BHL374, a Daimler CVD6 new with a Strachans L27/28R body which has received some attention from Roe, presumably when it was reseated to L27/26R in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 8 September 1956, Castleford
Seen in Castleford is West Riding, Wakefield 311, BHL374, a Daimler CVD6 new with a Strachans L27/28R body which has received some attention from Roe, presumably when it was reseated to L27/26R in 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 8 September 1956, Castleford
42. GAA609
Aldershot & District 973, GAA609, was a Dennis J3 Lancet with a Strachan C32R body seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Aldershot & District 973, GAA609, was a Dennis J3 Lancet with a Strachan C32R body seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
43. JFM575
Preserved Crosville TA5, JFM575, an AEC Regal III with Strachan B35R body, new in November 1948.
Photo taken Friday 1 January 2010, Winchester Bus Station
Preserved Crosville TA5, JFM575, an AEC Regal III with Strachan B35R body, new in November 1948.
Photo taken Friday 1 January 2010, Winchester Bus Station
44. JFM575
Crosville TA5, JFM575, is an AEC Regal III with Strachan B35R body and dates from 1948. Owned by Quantock Motor Services it was at Warminster running day etc in 2012 but is up for sale.
Photo taken Saturday 1 May 2010, Taunton Station down side
Crosville TA5, JFM575, is an AEC Regal III with Strachan B35R body and dates from 1948. Owned by Quantock Motor Services it was at Warminster running day etc in 2012 but is up for sale.
Photo taken Saturday 1 May 2010, Taunton Station down side
45. JFM575
Crosville AEC Regal III/Strachan TA5, JFM575, is similar to vehicles which once operated for Western National in the area. It is seen here at the Kingsbridge Running Day in rather misty weather conditions at the village of Thurlestone while operating route 104.
Photo taken Saturday 21 September 2013, Thurlestone
Crosville AEC Regal III/Strachan TA5, JFM575, is similar to vehicles which once operated for Western National in the area. It is seen here at the Kingsbridge Running Day in rather misty weather conditions at the village of Thurlestone while operating route 104.
Photo taken Saturday 21 September 2013, Thurlestone
46. MRB529
Tailby & George (t/a Blue Bus Services), Willington DR10, MRB529, a Daimler CVD6, was the first of two, new in December 1948, with Strachans L27/28R bodies.
Photo taken Sunday 14 July 1963, Garage
Tailby & George (t/a Blue Bus Services), Willington DR10, MRB529, a Daimler CVD6, was the first of two, new in December 1948, with Strachans L27/28R bodies.
Photo taken Sunday 14 July 1963, Garage
47. NEV609
Hicks Bros Guy Arab 84, NEV609, new c. 1948 with a Strachan L27/26R body.
Photo taken Judd Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross
Hicks Bros Guy Arab 84, NEV609, new c. 1948 with a Strachan L27/26R body.
Photo taken Judd Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross
48. CCS406
This batch of Western SMT PD1s already appears on SCT61, but not with their original Strachans bodies. Hardly surprising as, although new in 1949 they had been rebodied by 1953 with new ECW bodies, due apparently to the novel all-metal design proving to be far from robust. I believe this one was new as 508, CCS406, later becoming D508, but I don't have much reference material for Western SMT.
Photo taken c.1950
This batch of Western SMT PD1s already appears on SCT61, but not with their original Strachans bodies. Hardly surprising as, although new in 1949 they had been rebodied by 1953 with new ECW bodies, due apparently to the novel all-metal design proving to be far from robust. I believe this one was new as 508, CCS406, later becoming D508, but I don't have much reference material for Western SMT.
Photo taken c.1950
49. DST929
Highland K46, DST929, a Guy Arab III single decker with Strachans B34F body, one of seven such vehicles delivered between August 1948 and May 1950 to the Highland Transport Company Limited. It was delivered with fleet number 46, becoming K46 when Highland Omnibuses Ltd. was formed in February 1952.
Photo taken August 1961, Dingwall Station Square
Highland K46, DST929, a Guy Arab III single decker with Strachans B34F body, one of seven such vehicles delivered between August 1948 and May 1950 to the Highland Transport Company Limited. It was delivered with fleet number 46, becoming K46 when Highland Omnibuses Ltd. was formed in February 1952.
Photo taken August 1961, Dingwall Station Square
50. GOU812
Aldershot & District D718, GOU812, a Dennis Lancet with Strachan B32R body, new in 1949.
Photo taken Farnham Road, Elstead
Aldershot & District D718, GOU812, a Dennis Lancet with Strachan B32R body, new in 1949.
Photo taken Farnham Road, Elstead
51. GOU815
Aldershot & District GOU815, which had a Strachans B32R body, was a Dennis J3 Lancet and was one of twenty-three new in 1949 although it was not numbered 115 until late in 1950.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 1959, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
Aldershot & District GOU815, which had a Strachans B32R body, was a Dennis J3 Lancet and was one of twenty-three new in 1949 although it was not numbered 115 until late in 1950.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 1959, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
52. JTG489
Caerphilly U.D.C. 48, JTG489, heads a row of vehicles at Caerphilly. It was a 1949 Guy Arab III with Strachan L27/28R bodywork rebuilt by the council and was withdrawn in 1966.
Photo taken Thursday 16 August 1962, Caerphilly
Caerphilly U.D.C. 48, JTG489, heads a row of vehicles at Caerphilly. It was a 1949 Guy Arab III with Strachan L27/28R bodywork rebuilt by the council and was withdrawn in 1966.
Photo taken Thursday 16 August 1962, Caerphilly
53. KTF582
Lancaster 582, KTF582, an AEC Regal III with Strachan B36F body, acquired from Morecambe & Heysham in 1953.
Photo taken c.1966, Lancaster Bus Station
Lancaster 582, KTF582, an AEC Regal III with Strachan B36F body, acquired from Morecambe & Heysham in 1953.
Photo taken c.1966, Lancaster Bus Station
54. ONO538
Seen in Colchester Bus Station is Moore, Kelvedon ONO538, a Guy Arab III with a Strachans L27/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 28 January 1961, St. Johns Street Bus Station, Colchester
Seen in Colchester Bus Station is Moore, Kelvedon ONO538, a Guy Arab III with a Strachans L27/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 28 January 1961, St. Johns Street Bus Station, Colchester
55. OVW756
Eastern National 1191, OVW756, seen at Braintree was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R which had been new in 1949 as Hicks Brothers 90.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
Eastern National 1191, OVW756, seen at Braintree was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R which had been new in 1949 as Hicks Brothers 90.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
56. OVW756
Eastern National 1191, OVW756, a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body, new in 1949 as Hicks 90.
Photo taken Monday 24 September 1956, Braintree Bus Park
Eastern National 1191, OVW756, a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body, new in 1949 as Hicks 90.
Photo taken Monday 24 September 1956, Braintree Bus Park
57. OVW756
Hicks Bros 90, OVW756, a Guy Arab III with Strachans L55R body, new in 1949.
Photo taken Judd Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross
Hicks Bros 90, OVW756, a Guy Arab III with Strachans L55R body, new in 1949.
Photo taken Judd Street Coach Station, London Kings Cross
58. PHK534
Moore, Kelvedon PHK534 was a Strachan C35F bodied Guy Arab III new in 1949 which is seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Moore, Kelvedon PHK534 was a Strachan C35F bodied Guy Arab III new in 1949 which is seen at Ascot.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
59. DCF663
DCF663 was a Crossley DD42/3 which was fitted from new with this Strachans FC33F body. It is seen here in Luton whilst with Parkinson, Welwyn Garden City.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1960, Chequer Street, Luton
DCF663 was a Crossley DD42/3 which was fitted from new with this Strachans FC33F body. It is seen here in Luton whilst with Parkinson, Welwyn Garden City.
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 1960, Chequer Street, Luton
60. EBW610
Slatter, Long Hanborough 23, EBW610, was an A.E.C. 9621E Regal III with a Strachan C33F body new in April 1950 and it is seen here at Gloucester Green, Oxford.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 August 1958, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford
Slatter, Long Hanborough 23, EBW610, was an A.E.C. 9621E Regal III with a Strachan C33F body new in April 1950 and it is seen here at Gloucester Green, Oxford.
Photo taken Wednesday 20 August 1958, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford
61. EST392
JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, EST392, a Guy Arab IV of 1950 with uncommon Strachans FL31/26RD bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Garage, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney
JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, EST392, a Guy Arab IV of 1950 with uncommon Strachans FL31/26RD bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Garage, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney
62. HOU899
Aldershot & District 173, HOU899, was one of twelve Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachans B38R bodies which were new in 1950, although four of them (171/2/84/5) did not enter service until 1951.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 1959, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
Aldershot & District 173, HOU899, was one of twelve Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachans B38R bodies which were new in 1950, although four of them (171/2/84/5) did not enter service until 1951.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 1959, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
63. HOU901
One of the twelve Aldershot & District Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachan B38R bodies 175, HOU901, new in 1950 is seen on service 49 to Bramley.
Photo taken Saturday 14 June 1958, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
One of the twelve Aldershot & District Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachan B38R bodies 175, HOU901, new in 1950 is seen on service 49 to Bramley.
Photo taken Saturday 14 June 1958, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
64. HOU904
Former Aldershot and District 178, HOU904, Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 2006, Aldershot
Former Aldershot and District 178, HOU904, Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 2006, Aldershot
65. HOU904
Preserved Aldershot & District 178, HOU904, a Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Yate Station Yard, Gloucestershire
Preserved Aldershot & District 178, HOU904, a Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Yate Station Yard, Gloucestershire
66. HOU904
Rear view of preserved Aldershot & District 178, HOU904, a Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Yate Station Yard, Gloucestershire
Rear view of preserved Aldershot & District 178, HOU904, a Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Yate Station Yard, Gloucestershire
67. HOU904
Two views of the excellent interior of former Aldershot and District 178, HOU 904, a Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Tuesday 24 May 2022, Burton Dassett Hills
Two views of the excellent interior of former Aldershot and District 178, HOU 904, a Dennis Lancet 3 with Strachan B38R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Tuesday 24 May 2022, Burton Dassett Hills
68. HOU905
Aldershot & District 179, HOU905, was one of twelve Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachans B38R bodies which were new in 1950, although four of them (171/2/84/5) did not enter service until 1951.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 1959, Farnham Road, Guildford
Aldershot & District 179, HOU905, was one of twelve Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachans B38R bodies which were new in 1950, although four of them (171/2/84/5) did not enter service until 1951.
Photo taken Monday 31 August 1959, Farnham Road, Guildford
69. HOU908
Horsham Carfax is seen here on a blustery Saturday in July 1961, during a period when this town was a Mecca for bus enthusiasts.
Photo taken July 1961, Horsham Carfax
Horsham Carfax is seen here on a blustery Saturday in July 1961, during a period when this town was a Mecca for bus enthusiasts.
Photo taken July 1961, Horsham Carfax
70. HOU911
Aldershot & District 185, HOU911, a Dennis J10 Lancet with Strachan B38R body new in 1950 seen at Woking Station. This was the last of a batch of twelve such vehicles.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Woking Station
Aldershot & District 185, HOU911, a Dennis J10 Lancet with Strachan B38R body new in 1950 seen at Woking Station. This was the last of a batch of twelve such vehicles.
Photo taken Saturday 15 November 1958, Woking Station
71. HRK906
Chiltern Queens, Woodcote HRK906 was a Leyland CPO1 Comet with a Strachan C37F body new to Homeland Tours, Croydon in July 1950, passing to Chiltern Queens in July 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 15 February 1959, Waterloo Coach Park, London
Chiltern Queens, Woodcote HRK906 was a Leyland CPO1 Comet with a Strachan C37F body new to Homeland Tours, Croydon in July 1950, passing to Chiltern Queens in July 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 15 February 1959, Waterloo Coach Park, London
72. JWR874
Three South Yorkshire, Pontefract buses in Leeds Bus Station during the evening peak hour. 71, JWR874, was an Albion CX37 Venturer, new in February 1950, with a Strachans L24/28R body whilst 53, EWT 956, was a Daimler CWA6 with a Brush L27/28R body new in 1944 and was only the second double deck bus to enter the South Yorkshire fleet.
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1956, Leeds Bus Station
Three South Yorkshire, Pontefract buses in Leeds Bus Station during the evening peak hour. 71, JWR874, was an Albion CX37 Venturer, new in February 1950, with a Strachans L24/28R body whilst 53, EWT 956, was a Daimler CWA6 with a Brush L27/28R body new in 1944 and was only the second double deck bus to enter the South Yorkshire fleet.
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1956, Leeds Bus Station
73. JWR875
South Yorkshire 72, JWR875, was an Albion Venturer CX37S with a Strachan L55R body dating from 1950.
Photo taken 1965, Horse Fair, Pontefract
South Yorkshire 72, JWR875, was an Albion Venturer CX37S with a Strachan L55R body dating from 1950.
Photo taken 1965, Horse Fair, Pontefract
74. JWR875
South Yorkshire, Pontefract 72, JWR875, seen outside the South Yorkshire Motors premises in Cornmarket, Pontefract was an Albion CX37 with a Strachans L27/28R body new in February 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 21 April 1957, Cornmarket, Pontefract
South Yorkshire, Pontefract 72, JWR875, seen outside the South Yorkshire Motors premises in Cornmarket, Pontefract was an Albion CX37 with a Strachans L27/28R body new in February 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 21 April 1957, Cornmarket, Pontefract
75. KGT378
Moores Bros KGT378, a Guy Arab III with Strachan C35F body, new to London based Dartmouth Coaches in 1950 and acquired by Moores in 1953.
Photo taken Feb/Mar 1963, Kelvedon
Moores Bros KGT378, a Guy Arab III with Strachan C35F body, new to London based Dartmouth Coaches in 1950 and acquired by Moores in 1953.
Photo taken Feb/Mar 1963, Kelvedon
76. KGT381
Moore, Kelvedon KGT381 seen at Ascot was a Strachan C35F bodied Guy Arab III new in 1950. John failed to photograph the far more interesting coach to the right.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Moore, Kelvedon KGT381 seen at Ascot was a Strachan C35F bodied Guy Arab III new in 1950. John failed to photograph the far more interesting coach to the right.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
77. LNK786
Albanian Coaches of St Albans 15, LNK786, a Leyland Comet with Strachans C33F body new in 1950 - later taken over by Premier of Watford and became Premier-Albanian I believe.
Photo taken May 1959, The Nags Head PH, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford
Albanian Coaches of St Albans 15, LNK786, a Leyland Comet with Strachans C33F body new in 1950 - later taken over by Premier of Watford and became Premier-Albanian I believe.
Photo taken May 1959, The Nags Head PH, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford
78. LNK786
Over the Driver's shoulder. Whilst the driver was missing I took the opportunity of taking a picture of his work area in the Leyland Comet, Albanian 15, LNK 786.
Photo taken Friday 8 May 1959, Nags Head PH, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford
Over the Driver's shoulder. Whilst the driver was missing I took the opportunity of taking a picture of his work area in the Leyland Comet, Albanian 15, LNK 786.
Photo taken Friday 8 May 1959, Nags Head PH, Dunmow Road, Bishop's Stortford
79. PPU982
Osborne, Tollesbury PPU982 was an A.E.C. 9612A Regent III with a Strachans L27/28R body seen at Osborne's garage in Tollesbury.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, New Road Garage, Tollesbury
Osborne, Tollesbury PPU982 was an A.E.C. 9612A Regent III with a Strachans L27/28R body seen at Osborne's garage in Tollesbury.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, New Road Garage, Tollesbury
80. PPU982
Osborne, Tollesbury PPU982 was an A.E.C. 9612A Regent III with a Strachans L27/28R body and was seen at Osborne's garage.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, New Road Garage, Tollesbury
Osborne, Tollesbury PPU982 was an A.E.C. 9612A Regent III with a Strachans L27/28R body and was seen at Osborne's garage.
Photo taken Sunday 14 February 1965, New Road Garage, Tollesbury
81. PTW625
Eastern National 1194, PTW625, was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body which had been number 4110 when new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
Eastern National 1194, PTW625, was a Guy Arab III with a Strachan L27/28R body which had been number 4110 when new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 6 December 1958, Braintree Bus Park
82. EST392
Highland Transport 72, EST392, a Guy Arab III with Strachan FL31/26RD body new in May 1951 became Highland Omnibuses E72 in February 1952 and is seen at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness.
Photo taken Saturday 25 July 1959, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland Transport 72, EST392, a Guy Arab III with Strachan FL31/26RD body new in May 1951 became Highland Omnibuses E72 in February 1952 and is seen at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness.
Photo taken Saturday 25 July 1959, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
83. EST393
Highland Transport 89, EST393, a Guy Arab III with Strachan B38F body new in May 1951 passed to Highland Omnibuses as K89 in February 1952. A Southdown Harrington bodied Leyland Royal Tiger from the LUF batch is seen in the background at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness.
Photo taken Saturday 25 July 1959, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland Transport 89, EST393, a Guy Arab III with Strachan B38F body new in May 1951 passed to Highland Omnibuses as K89 in February 1952. A Southdown Harrington bodied Leyland Royal Tiger from the LUF batch is seen in the background at Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness.
Photo taken Saturday 25 July 1959, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
84. EST394
Highland K90, EST394, was a Guy Arab III with Strachan B38F body new, in May 1951, to Highland Transport and is seen at Inverness. It had passed to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952.
Photo taken Friday 24 July 1959, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland K90, EST394, was a Guy Arab III with Strachan B38F body new, in May 1951, to Highland Transport and is seen at Inverness. It had passed to Highland Omnibuses in February 1952.
Photo taken Friday 24 July 1959, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
85. EST395
The last new vehicle of Highland Transport was 92, EST395, a Guy Arab III with a Strachan B38F body new in May 1951. It passed as K92, with the rest of the fleet, to Highland Omnibuses on formation in February 1952 and was withdrawn in 1969. It is seen here in Fraserburgh, still carrying its Highland fleet number plate, with Hall & Robertson (contractor), Fraserburgh who had acquired it by June 1969.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Fraserburgh
The last new vehicle of Highland Transport was 92, EST395, a Guy Arab III with a Strachan B38F body new in May 1951. It passed as K92, with the rest of the fleet, to Highland Omnibuses on formation in February 1952 and was withdrawn in 1969. It is seen here in Fraserburgh, still carrying its Highland fleet number plate, with Hall & Robertson (contractor), Fraserburgh who had acquired it by June 1969.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Fraserburgh
86. FCT519
Delaine, Bourne 33, FCT519, a Crossley DD42/8 with a Strachan H31/28RD body new in May 1951, is seen here in the Bishops Road Bus Station in Peterborough. It was sold to Whippet, Hilton in 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
Delaine, Bourne 33, FCT519, a Crossley DD42/8 with a Strachan H31/28RD body new in May 1951, is seen here in the Bishops Road Bus Station in Peterborough. It was sold to Whippet, Hilton in 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
87. GVN952
GVN952 was new in 1951 to Jackson's Cleveland Coaches, Guisborough and was a Leyland PSU1 Royal Tiger 510080 with a Strachans C35C body. It passed to Saltburn Motor Services in May 1957 as number 38, and in September 1964 to Moore & Cartwright (contractor).
Photo taken Dundas Street, Saltburn
GVN952 was new in 1951 to Jackson's Cleveland Coaches, Guisborough and was a Leyland PSU1 Royal Tiger 510080 with a Strachans C35C body. It passed to Saltburn Motor Services in May 1957 as number 38, and in September 1964 to Moore & Cartwright (contractor).
Photo taken Dundas Street, Saltburn
88. HOU900
Aldershot 174, HOU900, was a Dennis Dominant with a Strachans B41C body new in 1951 which was seen at the garage in Aldershot.
Photo taken Saturday 9 January 1965, Aldershot Garage
Aldershot 174, HOU900, was a Dennis Dominant with a Strachans B41C body new in 1951 which was seen at the garage in Aldershot.
Photo taken Saturday 9 January 1965, Aldershot Garage
89. OKL739
OKL739, operated by the Millbrook Steamboat Trading Company. Plymouth, was a Tilling Stevens L4MA8 with a Strachan FB35C body which was new in December 1951 to the Royal Navy at Chatham.
Photo taken Sunday 7 March 1965, High Street, Green Street Green, Farnborough, Kent
OKL739, operated by the Millbrook Steamboat Trading Company. Plymouth, was a Tilling Stevens L4MA8 with a Strachan FB35C body which was new in December 1951 to the Royal Navy at Chatham.
Photo taken Sunday 7 March 1965, High Street, Green Street Green, Farnborough, Kent
90. OKM176
Another unusual combination in the diverse Mid Wales Motorways fleet was OKM176, a Commer 23A Avenger with a Strachans C33F body that was new to Currie, Bexleyheath in 1/52.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 1963
Another unusual combination in the diverse Mid Wales Motorways fleet was OKM176, a Commer 23A Avenger with a Strachans C33F body that was new to Currie, Bexleyheath in 1/52.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 1963
91. HCT150
Delaine, Bourne 39 HCT150, a Strachan H31/28RD bodied A.E.C. 9613S Regent III, had been new to them in October 1953. It is seen here at Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
Delaine, Bourne 39 HCT150, a Strachan H31/28RD bodied A.E.C. 9613S Regent III, had been new to them in October 1953. It is seen here at Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
92. HCT150
Delaine, Bourne 39, HCT150, was an A.E.C. 9613S Regent III with a Strachans H32/28RD body new in October 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 1964, Spalding Road, Bourne
Delaine, Bourne 39, HCT150, was an A.E.C. 9613S Regent III with a Strachans H32/28RD body new in October 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 1964, Spalding Road, Bourne
93. LAA223
Aldershot and District 188, LAA223, a Dennis Lancet J10C with Strachan C38F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken c. 1956, London Victoria Coach Station
Aldershot and District 188, LAA223, a Dennis Lancet J10C with Strachan C38F body, new in 1953.
Photo taken c. 1956, London Victoria Coach Station
94. LAA230
Aldershot & District 195, LAA230, was was one of fifteen Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachans C38R bodies, new in 1953 and is seen in Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 13 May 1961, Victoria Coach Station, London
Aldershot & District 195, LAA230, was was one of fifteen Dennis J10 Lancets with Strachans C38R bodies, new in 1953 and is seen in Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 13 May 1961, Victoria Coach Station, London
95. CU6950
Seen in Portland Street Coach Park in Manchester is CU6950, a Hall Brothers, South Shields, Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with Strachan Everest C41C body new in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 1 December 1957, Portland Street Coach Park, Manchester
Seen in Portland Street Coach Park in Manchester is CU6950, a Hall Brothers, South Shields, Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with Strachan Everest C41C body new in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 1 December 1957, Portland Street Coach Park, Manchester
96. LOU65
Ex-Aldershot and District Dennis Falcon LOU65 with Strachan bodywork, photographed while in service with Vagg of Knockin Heath.
Photo taken Saturday 1 June 1968, Shrewsbury
Ex-Aldershot and District Dennis Falcon LOU65 with Strachan bodywork, photographed while in service with Vagg of Knockin Heath.
Photo taken Saturday 1 June 1968, Shrewsbury
97. LOU67
Dating from 1954, LOU67 was one of fifteen Dennis P5 Falcons with Strachan B30F bodies. Seen in Guildford (Farnham Road) Bus Station 239 is loading for Loxwood on service 49.
Photo taken Saturday 14 June 1958, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
Dating from 1954, LOU67 was one of fifteen Dennis P5 Falcons with Strachan B30F bodies. Seen in Guildford (Farnham Road) Bus Station 239 is loading for Loxwood on service 49.
Photo taken Saturday 14 June 1958, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
98. LOU75
LOU75 was a Dennis P5 Falcon with a Strachans B30F body new in 1954 to Aldershot & District, and was one of eight acquired in March 1967 by Vagg, Knockin Heath.
Photo taken Friday 16 June 1967
LOU75 was a Dennis P5 Falcon with a Strachans B30F body new in 1954 to Aldershot & District, and was one of eight acquired in March 1967 by Vagg, Knockin Heath.
Photo taken Friday 16 June 1967
99. MBY909
A. Timpson & Sons Ltd. Catford London SE6, MBY909 a Leyland PSUC1/2 with Strachans C41C body. New to Homelands Tours, Croydon in 1954, when acquired by Timpsons in 1955 it was painted in Bourne & Balmer Livery (green & grey) until 1962 when it received Timpson cream & chocolate livery. Sold in 1965 to Chapman, SE3 (T/A Kims Coaches).
Photo taken 1965, rear of Depot, 175 Rushey Green, Catford (Plassy Road)
A. Timpson & Sons Ltd. Catford London SE6, MBY909 a Leyland PSUC1/2 with Strachans C41C body. New to Homelands Tours, Croydon in 1954, when acquired by Timpsons in 1955 it was painted in Bourne & Balmer Livery (green & grey) until 1962 when it received Timpson cream & chocolate livery. Sold in 1965 to Chapman, SE3 (T/A Kims Coaches).
Photo taken 1965, rear of Depot, 175 Rushey Green, Catford (Plassy Road)
100. MBY910
MBY910 had been new to Homeland Tours, Croydon in June 1954, one of two Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cubs with Strachans Everest C41C bodies. It passed to Bourne & Balmer, Croydon when the Homeland business was aquired in April 1955 and to Timpson, London S.E.6 in April 1960 when the Bourne & Balmer business was acquired. Timpson withdrew it in October 1964 and it passed to Horlock, Northfleet in June 1965 before reaching McLennan in February 1966. It was seen at McLennan's garage at Spittalfield.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1970, Spittalfield
MBY910 had been new to Homeland Tours, Croydon in June 1954, one of two Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cubs with Strachans Everest C41C bodies. It passed to Bourne & Balmer, Croydon when the Homeland business was aquired in April 1955 and to Timpson, London S.E.6 in April 1960 when the Bourne & Balmer business was acquired. Timpson withdrew it in October 1964 and it passed to Horlock, Northfleet in June 1965 before reaching McLennan in February 1966. It was seen at McLennan's garage at Spittalfield.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1970, Spittalfield
101. MOR585
Aldershot & District 254, MOR585, new in 1954 was one of twenty-five such AEC MU3RV Reliances with Strachan 'Everest' C41C bodies. and is seen close to the Bus Station in Aldershot.
Photo taken Thursday 28 August 1958, Aldershot Bus Station
Aldershot & District 254, MOR585, new in 1954 was one of twenty-five such AEC MU3RV Reliances with Strachan 'Everest' C41C bodies. and is seen close to the Bus Station in Aldershot.
Photo taken Thursday 28 August 1958, Aldershot Bus Station
102. MOR594
William Press CH74, MOR594, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1954 with Strachan Everest C41C bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Redcar Trunk Road
William Press CH74, MOR594, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1954 with Strachan Everest C41C bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Redcar Trunk Road
103. MOR594
Aldershot & District 263, MOR594, a 1954 Strachan bodied AEC Reliance, pictured here on what was almost certainly a jolly organised by the SCTS when it was new.
Photo taken 1954
Aldershot & District 263, MOR594, a 1954 Strachan bodied AEC Reliance, pictured here on what was almost certainly a jolly organised by the SCTS when it was new.
Photo taken 1954
104. MOR594
Aldershot & District 263, MOR594, a 1954 Strachan bodied AEC Reliance, pictured here when new on what was almost certainly a jolly organised by the SCTS.
Photo taken 1954, Petersfield Market Place
Aldershot & District 263, MOR594, a 1954 Strachan bodied AEC Reliance, pictured here when new on what was almost certainly a jolly organised by the SCTS.
Photo taken 1954, Petersfield Market Place
105. MOR594
Seen near the Weeley roundabout on the A133 was this Aldershot & District AEC Reliance MOR594 with Strachan C41C body, new to the Company in 1954.
Photo taken Mid 1959, the A133, approaching the Weeley roundabout in Essex
Seen near the Weeley roundabout on the A133 was this Aldershot & District AEC Reliance MOR594 with Strachan C41C body, new to the Company in 1954.
Photo taken Mid 1959, the A133, approaching the Weeley roundabout in Essex
106. MOR598
Aldershot & District 267, MOR598, Strachan Everest C41C bodied AEC Reliance is flanked at Victoria Coach Station by two South Midland coaches - ORX632, and MW6G, and SFC71 the ECW bodied AEC Regal IV.
Photo taken Saturday 15 April 1961, London Victoria Coach Station
Aldershot & District 267, MOR598, Strachan Everest C41C bodied AEC Reliance is flanked at Victoria Coach Station by two South Midland coaches - ORX632, and MW6G, and SFC71 the ECW bodied AEC Regal IV.
Photo taken Saturday 15 April 1961, London Victoria Coach Station
107. MOR605
Aldershot & District 274, MOR605, an AEC Reliance MU3RV with a Strachan C41C body, one of a batch of 25 new in 1954.
Photo taken c. 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
Aldershot & District 274, MOR605, an AEC Reliance MU3RV with a Strachan C41C body, one of a batch of 25 new in 1954.
Photo taken c. 1960, London Victoria Coach Station
108. OVB345
Seen in Crawley during the H.C.V.C. Rally was OVB345, a Trojan M5808 with a Strachans C13F body which had been new in September 1954 to English Electric, Stafford.
Photo taken Sunday 4 May 1980, Crawley
Seen in Crawley during the H.C.V.C. Rally was OVB345, a Trojan M5808 with a Strachans C13F body which had been new in September 1954 to English Electric, Stafford.
Photo taken Sunday 4 May 1980, Crawley
109. OVB345
At last I can show you the new livery for Trojan M5808, OVB345, with a Strachans C13F body which will soon be here in the West Midlands.
Photo taken Friday 8 December 2023, private site in Somerset
At last I can show you the new livery for Trojan M5808, OVB345, with a Strachans C13F body which will soon be here in the West Midlands.
Photo taken Friday 8 December 2023, private site in Somerset
110. RTA228
Barton, Chilwell 750, RTA228, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Strachans C41C body new in 1954 to Wakley, Axminster and acquired in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 18 July 1959, Ascot
Barton, Chilwell 750, RTA228, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Strachans C41C body new in 1954 to Wakley, Axminster and acquired in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 18 July 1959, Ascot
111. RTA228
Seen inside the workshops at Chilwell is Barton 750, RTA228, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance which had been acquired from Wakley, (Rambler Coaches), Axminster in June 1955 with a Strachans Everest C41C body.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1971, Chilwell
Seen inside the workshops at Chilwell is Barton 750, RTA228, an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance which had been acquired from Wakley, (Rambler Coaches), Axminster in June 1955 with a Strachans Everest C41C body.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1971, Chilwell
112. 52DHK
Eastern National KN2008, 52DHK, a Guy Arab IV with Strachans L28/28R body, new in 1955, acquired by Eastern National when Moore Bros of Kelvedon were taken over in 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1965, Colchester Bus Station
Eastern National KN2008, 52DHK, a Guy Arab IV with Strachans L28/28R body, new in 1955, acquired by Eastern National when Moore Bros of Kelvedon were taken over in 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1965, Colchester Bus Station
113. 52DHK
Moore, Kelvedon 52DHK, a Guy Arab IV with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1955, passed to Eastern National in 1963 and was numbered 1039.
Photo taken Saturday 14 February 1959, Coval Lane, Chelmsford
Moore, Kelvedon 52DHK, a Guy Arab IV with a Strachan L27/28R body new in 1955, passed to Eastern National in 1963 and was numbered 1039.
Photo taken Saturday 14 February 1959, Coval Lane, Chelmsford
114. 53DHK
Eastern National 1040, 53DHK, acquired from Moore, Kelvedon in 1963 was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans L28/28R body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1964, Colchester Bus Station
Eastern National 1040, 53DHK, acquired from Moore, Kelvedon in 1963 was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans L28/28R body new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1964, Colchester Bus Station
115. 53DHK
New to Moore Bros., Kelvedon in 1955, 53DHK, which was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans L28/28R body, became Eastern National 1040 in 1963 when Moore's business was acquired.
Photo taken February 1966, Colchester Bus Station
New to Moore Bros., Kelvedon in 1955, 53DHK, which was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans L28/28R body, became Eastern National 1040 in 1963 when Moore's business was acquired.
Photo taken February 1966, Colchester Bus Station
116. HRK901
Chiltern Queens, Woodcote acquired HRK901 from Homeland Tours, Croydon to whom it had been new, in June 1955. It was one of seven Leyland CPO1 Comets with Strachans bodies new to Homeland in March 1950 (HRK 901-902) and June 1950 (HRK 903-907).
Photo taken Saturday 31 August 1963, Blagrave Street, Reading
Chiltern Queens, Woodcote acquired HRK901 from Homeland Tours, Croydon to whom it had been new, in June 1955. It was one of seven Leyland CPO1 Comets with Strachans bodies new to Homeland in March 1950 (HRK 901-902) and June 1950 (HRK 903-907).
Photo taken Saturday 31 August 1963, Blagrave Street, Reading
117. MOR598
Aldershot & District 267, MOR598, had Strachan Everest C41C bodywork on its AEC Reliance chassis and is seen at Victoria Coach Station. It was new in 1955 but was not among the fifteen from the batch of twenty five which were rebodied in 1967.
Photo taken Saturday 1 April 1961, London Victoria Coach Station
Aldershot & District 267, MOR598, had Strachan Everest C41C bodywork on its AEC Reliance chassis and is seen at Victoria Coach Station. It was new in 1955 but was not among the fifteen from the batch of twenty five which were rebodied in 1967.
Photo taken Saturday 1 April 1961, London Victoria Coach Station
118. TYC319
Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton TYC319 was a Dennis LU2 Lancet with a Strachans DP41F body new in April 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968
Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton TYC319 was a Dennis LU2 Lancet with a Strachans DP41F body new in April 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968
119. TYC319
Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton ran two of these Dennis Lancet UFs with Strachan DP41F bodies supplied in April 1955. Here TYC319 is seen at the garage.
Photo taken Sunday 19 May 1968, South Petherton
Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton ran two of these Dennis Lancet UFs with Strachan DP41F bodies supplied in April 1955. Here TYC319 is seen at the garage.
Photo taken Sunday 19 May 1968, South Petherton
120. TYC320
Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton TYC320 was a Dennis LU2 Lancet with a Strachans DP41F body new in April 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Earle Street, Yeovil
Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton TYC320 was a Dennis LU2 Lancet with a Strachans DP41F body new in April 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Earle Street, Yeovil
121. TYC320
A nearside view of Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton TYC320 which was a Dennis LU2 Lancet with a Strachans DP41F body new in April 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
A nearside view of Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton TYC320 which was a Dennis LU2 Lancet with a Strachans DP41F body new in April 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1968, Yeovil Bus Station
122. 29HMN
Isle of Man Road Services 29 and 28, 29HMN and 28HMN, were ex-Aldershot & District (282/281, POR428/POR427) Dennis Falcons with Strachan B30F bodies of 1956. Bought by IOMRS in 1967, they are seen just after withdrawal from service.
Photo taken Friday 5 September 1975, Ramsey Bus Station, Isle of Man
Isle of Man Road Services 29 and 28, 29HMN and 28HMN, were ex-Aldershot & District (282/281, POR428/POR427) Dennis Falcons with Strachan B30F bodies of 1956. Bought by IOMRS in 1967, they are seen just after withdrawal from service.
Photo taken Friday 5 September 1975, Ramsey Bus Station, Isle of Man
123. POR421
Aldershot & District Dennis P5 Falcon 275, POR421, with a Strachan B30F body, seen at Farnham Road Bus Station in Guildford, was the first of eight new in 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
Aldershot & District Dennis P5 Falcon 275, POR421, with a Strachan B30F body, seen at Farnham Road Bus Station in Guildford, was the first of eight new in 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 4 October 1958, Farnham Road Bus Station, Guildford
124. POR428
Rear view of preserved ex-Aldershot and District 282, POR428, a Dennis Falcon with
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 2010, Alton
Rear view of preserved ex-Aldershot and District 282, POR428, a Dennis Falcon with
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 2010, Alton
125. POR428
Preserved ex-Aldershot and District 282, POR428, a Dennis Falcon with Strachan B30F body, new in 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 2011, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
Preserved ex-Aldershot and District 282, POR428, a Dennis Falcon with Strachan B30F body, new in 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 2011, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
126. XUC548
Edwards, Maenclochog XUC548 was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Strachans B30F body seen adjacent to his premises. It had been new in 1959 and was acquired in November 1970 from the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
Edwards, Maenclochog XUC548 was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Strachans B30F body seen adjacent to his premises. It had been new in 1959 and was acquired in November 1970 from the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
127. TWD538
Seen in Russell Square, London is TWD538, a Trojan with a Strachan C13F body, belonging to Griffiths, West Bromwich.
Photo taken Sunday 28 June 1964, Russell Square
Seen in Russell Square, London is TWD538, a Trojan with a Strachan C13F body, belonging to Griffiths, West Bromwich.
Photo taken Sunday 28 June 1964, Russell Square
128. FXS601
FXS601, Graham's Bus Service, Paisley 56, was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans H37/32R body and a Johannesburg style front, new in 1962 but not entering service with Graham's until January 1964 which, when photographed in Gauze Street, Paisley, was on its way to Johnstone.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
FXS601, Graham's Bus Service, Paisley 56, was a Guy Arab IV with a Strachans H37/32R body and a Johannesburg style front, new in 1962 but not entering service with Graham's until January 1964 which, when photographed in Gauze Street, Paisley, was on its way to Johnstone.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
129. FXS601
Graham, Paisley 56, FXS601, was a Guy Arab V with a Strachans H37/32R body, exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show, but which did not enter service until January 1964.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Gauze Street, Paisley
Graham, Paisley 56, FXS601, was a Guy Arab V with a Strachans H37/32R body, exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show, but which did not enter service until January 1964.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Gauze Street, Paisley
130. FXS601
Graham, Paisley G12, FXS601, was a Strachan H37/32RD bodied Guy Arab IV with the Johannesburg style front new in 1962 but not entering service until January 1964. It had been exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show with fleet number 56 and with seating reported then as H41/32R.
Photo taken June 1971, Clippens Road, Linwood
Graham, Paisley G12, FXS601, was a Strachan H37/32RD bodied Guy Arab IV with the Johannesburg style front new in 1962 but not entering service until January 1964. It had been exhibited at the 1962 Commercial Motor Show with fleet number 56 and with seating reported then as H41/32R.
Photo taken June 1971, Clippens Road, Linwood
131. LHF32
Merseyside P.T.E. (Wallasey) 32, LHF32, an Albion Nimbus NS3N with Strachan DP31F body, new to Wallasey Corporation in 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 1970, MPTE Wallasey Depot
Merseyside P.T.E. (Wallasey) 32, LHF32, an Albion Nimbus NS3N with Strachan DP31F body, new to Wallasey Corporation in 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 1970, MPTE Wallasey Depot
132. LHF32
Wallasey 32, LHF32, an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Strachans DP31F body, the second of four new in November/December 1962, was seen on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit.
Photo taken Saturday 9 September 1967, Wallasey
Wallasey 32, LHF32, an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Strachans DP31F body, the second of four new in November/December 1962, was seen on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit.
Photo taken Saturday 9 September 1967, Wallasey
133. LHF34
Merseyside PTE 34, LHF34, a Albion Nimbus NS3AN built in 1962 with Strachan DP31F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Liscard Road, Liscard
Merseyside PTE 34, LHF34, a Albion Nimbus NS3AN built in 1962 with Strachan DP31F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Liscard Road, Liscard
134.
An unidentified Dartford Tunnel cycle bus at one of the loading ramps, one of a fleet of five Ford Thames Traders with Strachans bodies seating 33 upstairs and carrying 23 bikes downstairs. They entered service in November 1963 and ran through the tunnel largely empty until October 1965 when they were replaced by a Land-Rover with trailer, on call for use as required. The five were registered 526FJJ to 530FJJ.
Photo taken early 1960s
An unidentified Dartford Tunnel cycle bus at one of the loading ramps, one of a fleet of five Ford Thames Traders with Strachans bodies seating 33 upstairs and carrying 23 bikes downstairs. They entered service in November 1963 and ran through the tunnel largely empty until October 1965 when they were replaced by a Land-Rover with trailer, on call for use as required. The five were registered 526FJJ to 530FJJ.
Photo taken early 1960s
135. 528FJJ
Dartford Tunnel cycle bus 528FJJ, one of a fleet of five Ford Thames Traders with Strachans bodies seating 33 upstairs and carrying 23 bikes downstairs, in the yard of Don Everall after withdrawal.
Photo taken c.1966, Don Everall's, Wolverhampton
Dartford Tunnel cycle bus 528FJJ, one of a fleet of five Ford Thames Traders with Strachans bodies seating 33 upstairs and carrying 23 bikes downstairs, in the yard of Don Everall after withdrawal.
Photo taken c.1966, Don Everall's, Wolverhampton
136. 530FJJ
Rear view of Dartford Tunnel cycle bus 530FJJ, a Ford Thames Trader with Strachans body with 33 seats upstairs and room for 23 bikes downstairs
Photo taken Dartford Bus Garage, Priory Road, Dartford
Rear view of Dartford Tunnel cycle bus 530FJJ, a Ford Thames Trader with Strachans body with 33 seats upstairs and room for 23 bikes downstairs
Photo taken Dartford Bus Garage, Priory Road, Dartford
137. 888DUK
Guy Arab V demonstrator 888DUK on trial with Halifax Corporation in summer 1964. It carried a Strachan front entrance body.
Photo taken Monday 29 June 1964, Halifax Road, Hipperholme
Guy Arab V demonstrator 888DUK on trial with Halifax Corporation in summer 1964. It carried a Strachan front entrance body.
Photo taken Monday 29 June 1964, Halifax Road, Hipperholme
138. 888DUK
Another shot of Guy demonstrator 888DUK with Halifax Corporation in June 1964. It carried a Strachan front entrance body.
Photo taken Wednesday 24 June 1964, Pavement Lane, Halifax
Another shot of Guy demonstrator 888DUK with Halifax Corporation in June 1964. It carried a Strachan front entrance body.
Photo taken Wednesday 24 June 1964, Pavement Lane, Halifax
139. 888DUK
Halifax Corporation Daimler 92, DCP836, passing Guy Arab V demonstrator 888DUK on trial with the corporation.
Photo taken Monday 29 June 1964, George Street, Halifax
Halifax Corporation Daimler 92, DCP836, passing Guy Arab V demonstrator 888DUK on trial with the corporation.
Photo taken Monday 29 June 1964, George Street, Halifax
140. 888DUK
Strachans bodied Guy 'Arab' V demonstrator 888DUK is the subject of much discussion as it leaves Pevensey Road bus station, Eastbourne on Brighton service 12 whilst on loan to Southdown.
Photo taken May 1964, Pevensey Road Bus Station, Eastbourne
Strachans bodied Guy 'Arab' V demonstrator 888DUK is the subject of much discussion as it leaves Pevensey Road bus station, Eastbourne on Brighton service 12 whilst on loan to Southdown.
Photo taken May 1964, Pevensey Road Bus Station, Eastbourne
141. WCS195
In another strange co-incidence, WCS195, A1 Service AEC Regent V/Strachan H35/28RD body from 1963 has been preserved, but in this view in service on a rather quiet run through Ardrossan. The bodywork is certainly distinctive.
Photo taken 1969, Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan
In another strange co-incidence, WCS195, A1 Service AEC Regent V/Strachan H35/28RD body from 1963 has been preserved, but in this view in service on a rather quiet run through Ardrossan. The bodywork is certainly distinctive.
Photo taken 1969, Parkhouse Road, Ardrossan
142. WCS195
A1 Service (Hill & Paterson) owned WCS195, one of three AEC Regent Vs with Strachan H35/28RD bodies to enter service with the company in 1963; the others went to Robert Meney and Kerr & Linney (Elizabeth Kerr and James Linney), both of Ardrossan.
Photo taken early 1970s, A1 Bus Station, John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock
A1 Service (Hill & Paterson) owned WCS195, one of three AEC Regent Vs with Strachan H35/28RD bodies to enter service with the company in 1963; the others went to Robert Meney and Kerr & Linney (Elizabeth Kerr and James Linney), both of Ardrossan.
Photo taken early 1970s, A1 Bus Station, John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock
143. WCS195
WCS195, a Strachans H35/28RD bodied A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V, joined the fleet of Hill & Paterson (A.1. Service) in 1963 and was seen leaving the Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan
WCS195, a Strachans H35/28RD bodied A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V, joined the fleet of Hill & Paterson (A.1. Service) in 1963 and was seen leaving the Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan
144. WCS195
Hill (A1 Service), Stevenston 29A, WCS195, was an A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V, new in August 1963, with a Strachans H35/28RD body and was seen in Stevenston.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Stevenston
Hill (A1 Service), Stevenston 29A, WCS195, was an A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V, new in August 1963, with a Strachans H35/28RD body and was seen in Stevenston.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Stevenston
145. WCS195
Hill, Stevenston (A1 Service, Ardrossan) WCS195, a Strachans H35/28RD bodied A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V, new in August 1963, was seen at Harrogate.
Photo taken Sunday 5 August 1979, Harrogate
Hill, Stevenston (A1 Service, Ardrossan) WCS195, a Strachans H35/28RD bodied A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V, new in August 1963, was seen at Harrogate.
Photo taken Sunday 5 August 1979, Harrogate
146. WCS195
Hill and Patterson, a member of the Ardrossan based A1 Services Co-operative, bought this AEC Regent V in 1963. One of a trio delivered to members of the co-operative; all carried this unusual and rare Strachans bodywork. WCS195 is seen at the 1981 Harrogate Transpennine Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 1981, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate
Hill and Patterson, a member of the Ardrossan based A1 Services Co-operative, bought this AEC Regent V in 1963. One of a trio delivered to members of the co-operative; all carried this unusual and rare Strachans bodywork. WCS195 is seen at the 1981 Harrogate Transpennine Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 1981, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate
147. WCS196
Kerr & Linney (A.1. Service) bought this Strachans H35/28RD bodied A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V registered WCS196 in 1963 which is seen at the Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan
Kerr & Linney (A.1. Service) bought this Strachans H35/28RD bodied A.E.C. 2D2RA Regent V registered WCS196 in 1963 which is seen at the Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan
148. WCS196
Berresford's, Cheddleton WCS196, an AEC Regent V 2D2RA with Strachan H35/28RD body, new to A1 (Kerr & Linney), Ardrossan in 1963.
Photo taken 1976, Berresford's Premises, near Cheddleton
Berresford's, Cheddleton WCS196, an AEC Regent V 2D2RA with Strachan H35/28RD body, new to A1 (Kerr & Linney), Ardrossan in 1963.
Photo taken 1976, Berresford's Premises, near Cheddleton
149. WCS197
Paton Bros of Renfrew WCS197, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Strachan H35/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken c 1973, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
Paton Bros of Renfrew WCS197, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Strachan H35/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken c 1973, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
150. AEF25B
West Hartlepool bought some Leyland Leopards in 1964 with unusual but very neat Strachan dual entrance bodywork seating 45. The second of the batch 25, AEF25B, is seen in Hartlepool.
Photo taken 1972, Lynn Street, Hartlepool
West Hartlepool bought some Leyland Leopards in 1964 with unusual but very neat Strachan dual entrance bodywork seating 45. The second of the batch 25, AEF25B, is seen in Hartlepool.
Photo taken 1972, Lynn Street, Hartlepool
151. AJA132B
North Western Road Car Company 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with unusual low-height Strachan B52F bodywork, built in 1964 and withdrawn in 1971.
Photo taken 1966, Stamford New Road, Altrincham
North Western Road Car Company 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with unusual low-height Strachan B52F bodywork, built in 1964 and withdrawn in 1971.
Photo taken 1966, Stamford New Road, Altrincham
152. AJA132B
Former North Western 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with unusual low-height Strachan B52F bodywork, one of 10 built in 1964 and withdrawn in 1971.
Photo taken London Trafalgar Square
Former North Western 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with unusual low-height Strachan B52F bodywork, one of 10 built in 1964 and withdrawn in 1971.
Photo taken London Trafalgar Square
153. AJA132B
Recorded by Baker as being ex-Tanners International, Banbury, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with a Strachan B52F body seen at the Bordon premises of E.J. Baker (dealer) had been new as North Western 132 and was withdrawn by them in 1971, with no disposal seemingly recorded beyond Cowley (dealer), Salford.
Photo taken Sunday 26 November 1978, Bordon
Recorded by Baker as being ex-Tanners International, Banbury, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with a Strachan B52F body seen at the Bordon premises of E.J. Baker (dealer) had been new as North Western 132 and was withdrawn by them in 1971, with no disposal seemingly recorded beyond Cowley (dealer), Salford.
Photo taken Sunday 26 November 1978, Bordon
154. AJA132B
North Western 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with a Strachans B52F body was seen in Warrington.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1971, Bold Street, Warrington
North Western 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with a Strachans B52F body was seen in Warrington.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1971, Bold Street, Warrington
155. AJA132B
A rear view of North Western 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with a Strachans B52F body which was seen in Arpley Bus Station, Warrington.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1971, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington
A rear view of North Western 132, AJA132B, a Bedford VAL14 with a Strachans B52F body which was seen in Arpley Bus Station, Warrington.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1971, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington
156. AJA134B
Rigby's, Patricroft AJA134B a 1964 Bedford VAL14/Strachans B52F originally North Western 134. Rigby's operated a couple of these for several years, seen at their depot surrounded by some other vehicles of interest.
Photo taken Saturday 11 August 1973, Rigby's depot, off Liverpool Rd, Patricroft
Rigby's, Patricroft AJA134B a 1964 Bedford VAL14/Strachans B52F originally North Western 134. Rigby's operated a couple of these for several years, seen at their depot surrounded by some other vehicles of interest.
Photo taken Saturday 11 August 1973, Rigby's depot, off Liverpool Rd, Patricroft
157. AJA136B
North Western, Stockport 136, AJA136B, a Strachans B52F bodied Bedford VAL14 is seen in Altrincham.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Stamford New Road, Altrincham
North Western, Stockport 136, AJA136B, a Strachans B52F bodied Bedford VAL14 is seen in Altrincham.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Stamford New Road, Altrincham
158. AYV93B
Pacesetter, London S.W.1 AYV93B, was a Dodge S307/190T with a Strachans C41F body, the first of six which had been new to Rickards, Brentford in June/July 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 1973, Ebury Bridge Road, London
Pacesetter, London S.W.1 AYV93B, was a Dodge S307/190T with a Strachans C41F body, the first of six which had been new to Rickards, Brentford in June/July 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 1973, Ebury Bridge Road, London
159. AYV95B
Rickards, Brentford AYV95B was a Dodge S307 with a Strachans C41F body, one of six which had been new in June/July.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1964, Woburn Place, London
Rickards, Brentford AYV95B was a Dodge S307 with a Strachans C41F body, one of six which had been new in June/July.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1964, Woburn Place, London
160. DJW278C
DJW278C was a Strachan DP49F bodied AEC 2U3RA Reliance in the W.R. & P. Bingley fleet of United Services and is seen in Wakefield Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 16 April 1969, Wakefield Bus Station
DJW278C was a Strachan DP49F bodied AEC 2U3RA Reliance in the W.R. & P. Bingley fleet of United Services and is seen in Wakefield Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 16 April 1969, Wakefield Bus Station
161. J33642
Rover Two, J33642 of Jersey Coach Transport (Rover Tours), St. Helier, was a Strachans C40F bodied Bedford SB3, one of three new in 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 9 June 1966
Rover Two, J33642 of Jersey Coach Transport (Rover Tours), St. Helier, was a Strachans C40F bodied Bedford SB3, one of three new in 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 9 June 1966
162. J33643
Holiday Tours, St. Helier 3, J33643, seen at Gorey, was a Bedford SB3 with a Strachans C41F body new in 1964 and was the third of three acquired from Rover Tours, St. Helier in October 1971.
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1973, Gorey
Holiday Tours, St. Helier 3, J33643, seen at Gorey, was a Bedford SB3 with a Strachans C41F body new in 1964 and was the third of three acquired from Rover Tours, St. Helier in October 1971.
Photo taken Friday 25 May 1973, Gorey
163. J33643
A rear view of Holiday Tours, St. Helier 3, J33643, one of three Bedford SB3s with Strachans C41F bodies new in July 1964 to Jersey Coach Transport (Rover Tours), St. Helier. All three passed to Holiday Tours in October 1971 and this one was photographed in St. Helier.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 1973, Jersey
A rear view of Holiday Tours, St. Helier 3, J33643, one of three Bedford SB3s with Strachans C41F bodies new in July 1964 to Jersey Coach Transport (Rover Tours), St. Helier. All three passed to Holiday Tours in October 1971 and this one was photographed in St. Helier.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 1973, Jersey
164. PEF20
West Hartlepool 20, PEF20, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1964 with Strachans B45D bodywork.
Photo taken August 1967, Lynn Street, Hartlepool
West Hartlepool 20, PEF20, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1964 with Strachans B45D bodywork.
Photo taken August 1967, Lynn Street, Hartlepool
165. PEF22
West Hartlepool 22, PEF22, was a Leyland L1 Leopard with a Strachans B45D body seen here at Port Clarence.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1968, Port Clarence
West Hartlepool 22, PEF22, was a Leyland L1 Leopard with a Strachans B45D body seen here at Port Clarence.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1968, Port Clarence
166. CEF30C
West Hartlepool Corporation 30, CEF30C, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1965 with Strachan B45D bodywork.
Photo taken April 1967, Lynn Street, West Hartlepool
West Hartlepool Corporation 30, CEF30C, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1965 with Strachan B45D bodywork.
Photo taken April 1967, Lynn Street, West Hartlepool
167. DDA149C
West Midlands PTE 149N, DDA149C, a Guy Arab V 6LW built in 1965 with Strachans H41/31F bodywork. This had been new to Wolverhampton Corporation.
Photo taken April 1972, Bilston Street Depot, Wolverhampton
West Midlands PTE 149N, DDA149C, a Guy Arab V 6LW built in 1965 with Strachans H41/31F bodywork. This had been new to Wolverhampton Corporation.
Photo taken April 1972, Bilston Street Depot, Wolverhampton
168. FTX227C
Aberdare 27, FTX227C, was an A.E.C. 2MU2RA Reliance with a Strachans B44D body new in October 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969, Aberdare U.D.C. Garage
Aberdare 27, FTX227C, was an A.E.C. 2MU2RA Reliance with a Strachans B44D body new in October 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 7 September 1969, Aberdare U.D.C. Garage
169. GTG152C
Seen in Wellington is GTG152C which was a Strachans B39F bodied Bedford SB5, new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre, which Ashley, Dawley acquired in January 1969.
Photo taken early 1971, Queen Street, Wellington
Seen in Wellington is GTG152C which was a Strachans B39F bodied Bedford SB5, new to Bebb, Llantwit Fardre, which Ashley, Dawley acquired in January 1969.
Photo taken early 1971, Queen Street, Wellington
170. BEO950D
Barrow Corporation 50, BEO950D, a 1966 Leyland PSU3/1R/Strachans. Evidence that a Strachans body can last for 16 years!
Photo taken Thursday 28 October 1982, Abbey Rd, near Barrow Station
Barrow Corporation 50, BEO950D, a 1966 Leyland PSU3/1R/Strachans. Evidence that a Strachans body can last for 16 years!
Photo taken Thursday 28 October 1982, Abbey Rd, near Barrow Station
171. BEO954D
Barrow 54, BEO954D, a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Strachans B51D body.
Photo taken Friday 7 August 1970, Ramsden Square, Barrow
Barrow 54, BEO954D, a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Strachans B51D body.
Photo taken Friday 7 August 1970, Ramsden Square, Barrow
172. EOR415D
Silver Star, Rhosgadfan EOR415D, a 1966 Bedford VAM14 with Strachans B46F bodywork formerly with King Alfred, Winchester
Photo taken Friday 27 August 1976, Caernarfon
Silver Star, Rhosgadfan EOR415D, a 1966 Bedford VAM14 with Strachans B46F bodywork formerly with King Alfred, Winchester
Photo taken Friday 27 August 1976, Caernarfon
173. FBR53D
Former Sunderland Corporation 53, FBR53D, is a Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachans B47+19D bodywork which was new on 5 September 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Bents Park, South Shields
Former Sunderland Corporation 53, FBR53D, is a Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachans B47+19D bodywork which was new on 5 September 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Bents Park, South Shields
174. HTG182D
At Ravenhill, a rear view of South Wales 506, HTG182D, a Leyland Panther Cub with a Strachans B47F body which shows a modification to the body which seems to have gone unrecorded anywhere.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Ravenhill
At Ravenhill, a rear view of South Wales 506, HTG182D, a Leyland Panther Cub with a Strachans B47F body which shows a modification to the body which seems to have gone unrecorded anywhere.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Ravenhill
175. HTG182D
Seen at their garage is Thomas Bros., Port Talbot HTG182D, a Leyland Panther Cub with a Strachans B47F body.
Photo taken Sunday 11 June 1967, Garage, Acacia Avenue, Port Talbot
Seen at their garage is Thomas Bros., Port Talbot HTG182D, a Leyland Panther Cub with a Strachans B47F body.
Photo taken Sunday 11 June 1967, Garage, Acacia Avenue, Port Talbot
176. KUK720D
West Midlands PTE 720N, KUK720D, a Ford R226 built in 1966 with Strachan B52D bodywork. New to Wolverhampton Corporation and an uncommon choice by a municipal operator.
Photo taken September 1973, Wolverhampton Bus Station
West Midlands PTE 720N, KUK720D, a Ford R226 built in 1966 with Strachan B52D bodywork. New to Wolverhampton Corporation and an uncommon choice by a municipal operator.
Photo taken September 1973, Wolverhampton Bus Station
177. MNU387D
Booth & Fisher, Halfway MNU387D, seen at their garage at Halfway, was a Ford R226 with a Strachans B51F body new in July 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 1966, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway
Booth & Fisher, Halfway MNU387D, seen at their garage at Halfway, was a Ford R226 with a Strachans B51F body new in July 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 1966, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway
178. MNU387D
Booth & Fisher, Halfway MNU387D, seen at their garage at Halfway, was a Ford R226 with a Strachans DP51F body new in July 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 1966, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway
Booth & Fisher, Halfway MNU387D, seen at their garage at Halfway, was a Ford R226 with a Strachans DP51F body new in July 1966.
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 1966, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway
179. NPT303D
Trimdon MS NPT303D, a Ford R192 built in 1966 with Strachan B44F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1968, Hartlepool Bus Station
Trimdon MS NPT303D, a Ford R192 built in 1966 with Strachan B44F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1968, Hartlepool Bus Station
180. NPT306D
Trimdon Motor Services Ford R192 NPT306D, built in 1966 with Strachan B44F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Darlington
Trimdon Motor Services Ford R192 NPT306D, built in 1966 with Strachan B44F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Darlington
181. NPT307D
Trimdon Motor Service NPT307D, a Ford R192 with Strachan B44F body, new in 1966.
Photo taken July 1969, TMS garage, Trimdon Grange
Trimdon Motor Service NPT307D, a Ford R192 with Strachan B44F body, new in 1966.
Photo taken July 1969, TMS garage, Trimdon Grange
182. YTB771D
Eastbourne Corporation 92, YTB771D, a Leyland Panther Cub PSRC1/1 with Strachan 43 seat bodywork. Purchased in Febuary 1968 after serving as a demonstrator for Leyland Motors for 2 years.
Photo taken Summer 1968, Grand Parade, passing the Carpet Gardens near Eastbourne Pier
Eastbourne Corporation 92, YTB771D, a Leyland Panther Cub PSRC1/1 with Strachan 43 seat bodywork. Purchased in Febuary 1968 after serving as a demonstrator for Leyland Motors for 2 years.
Photo taken Summer 1968, Grand Parade, passing the Carpet Gardens near Eastbourne Pier
183. YTB771D
Leyland 'Panther Cub' demonstrator YTB771D with Strachans B43D bodywork which went on to become Eastbourne Corporation number 92 after completing its demonstration duties. Seen in the demonstration park at the Earls Court 'Commercial Motor Show'.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 1966, London Earls Court
Leyland 'Panther Cub' demonstrator YTB771D with Strachans B43D bodywork which went on to become Eastbourne Corporation number 92 after completing its demonstration duties. Seen in the demonstration park at the Earls Court 'Commercial Motor Show'.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 1966, London Earls Court
184. YTB771D
Leyland demonstrator YTB771D on test with Halifax Corporation, a Leyland PSRC1/1 Panther Cub with a Strachans B43D body, new in September 1966.
Photo taken May 1967, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax
Leyland demonstrator YTB771D on test with Halifax Corporation, a Leyland PSRC1/1 Panther Cub with a Strachans B43D body, new in September 1966.
Photo taken May 1967, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax
185. 39AC22
Ministry of Defence RAF 39AC22, an Bedford SB with Strachan Pacesaver bodywork.
Photo taken April 1975, Ripon, Car Park near Bus Station
Ministry of Defence RAF 39AC22, an Bedford SB with Strachan Pacesaver bodywork.
Photo taken April 1975, Ripon, Car Park near Bus Station
186. GBR88E
Former Sunderland Corporation Leyland Panther 88, GBR88E, new in 1967 with Strachans bodywork is seen in the yard of North the dealer after withdrawal by Tyne and Wear PTE in whose fleet it was 1888.
Photo taken 1980, North's Yard, Sherburn in Elmet
Former Sunderland Corporation Leyland Panther 88, GBR88E, new in 1967 with Strachans bodywork is seen in the yard of North the dealer after withdrawal by Tyne and Wear PTE in whose fleet it was 1888.
Photo taken 1980, North's Yard, Sherburn in Elmet
187. JLJ51E
Hants & Dorset 1390, UEL711, a Bristol LD6G with ECW H33/27R body new in late 1957 alongside 825, JLJ51E, 10 years its junior, a Bedford VAM5 with Strachan B33D body.
Photo taken 1970, Bournemouth Bus Station
Hants & Dorset 1390, UEL711, a Bristol LD6G with ECW H33/27R body new in late 1957 alongside 825, JLJ51E, 10 years its junior, a Bedford VAM5 with Strachan B33D body.
Photo taken 1970, Bournemouth Bus Station
188. JLJ51E
During 1967/8 production delays with traditional Bristol/ECW combinations led to some unusual purchases by the THC companies. Hants and Dorset received a trio of Bedford VAM14 with Strachan B33D+25 bodies numbered 825-827, JLJ51E-JLJ53E. Later renumbered 1501-1503 they had short lives, with 1503 and 1501 stored out of use at Poole garage during 1975.
Photo taken Wednesday 9 April 1975, Hants and Dorset Depot, Poole
During 1967/8 production delays with traditional Bristol/ECW combinations led to some unusual purchases by the THC companies. Hants and Dorset received a trio of Bedford VAM14 with Strachan B33D+25 bodies numbered 825-827, JLJ51E-JLJ53E. Later renumbered 1501-1503 they had short lives, with 1503 and 1501 stored out of use at Poole garage during 1975.
Photo taken Wednesday 9 April 1975, Hants and Dorset Depot, Poole
189. KRD258F
Former Reading Corporation 258, KRD258F, a Bristol RELL6G with Strachans B34D body, new in December 1967
Photo taken Sunday 3 April 2005, Wisley Aerodrome
Former Reading Corporation 258, KRD258F, a Bristol RELL6G with Strachans B34D body, new in December 1967
Photo taken Sunday 3 April 2005, Wisley Aerodrome
190. MDA193E
Wolverhampton 193, MDA193E, was a Guy Arab V with Strachan’s H41/31F bodywork, which had been new in March 1967. It passed to WMPTE as 193N.
Photo taken c.1969, Victoria Square Bus Station, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 193, MDA193E, was a Guy Arab V with Strachan’s H41/31F bodywork, which had been new in March 1967. It passed to WMPTE as 193N.
Photo taken c.1969, Victoria Square Bus Station, Wolverhampton
191. MDA208E
Wolverhampton 208, MDA208E, was a Guy Arab V with Strachan H41/31F body of 1967.
Photo taken 1968, Penn terminus, Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton 208, MDA208E, was a Guy Arab V with Strachan H41/31F body of 1967.
Photo taken 1968, Penn terminus, Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton
192. NJW709E
Stevenson, Spath, 29A, NJW709E, an A E C Swift MP2R built in 1967 with Strachans B58F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1981, Spath
Stevenson, Spath, 29A, NJW709E, an A E C Swift MP2R built in 1967 with Strachans B58F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1981, Spath
193. NJW713F
West Midlands PTE 713N, NJW713E, an A E C Swift MP2R built in 1967 with Strachan B54D bodywork. New to Wolverhampton Corporation and still in that livery.
Photo taken September 1973, Wolverhampton Bus Station
West Midlands PTE 713N, NJW713E, an A E C Swift MP2R built in 1967 with Strachan B54D bodywork. New to Wolverhampton Corporation and still in that livery.
Photo taken September 1973, Wolverhampton Bus Station
194. NJW715E
Wolverhampton 715, NJW715E, a Daimler SRC6 with Strachans B54D body new in 1967.
Photo taken Summer 1967, A41 Tettenhall terminus
Wolverhampton 715, NJW715E, a Daimler SRC6 with Strachans B54D body new in 1967.
Photo taken Summer 1967, A41 Tettenhall terminus
195. 02FG30
Ministry of Defence Army 02FG30, a Bedford SB with Strachan Pacesaver bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, off Marton Road, Middlesbrough
Ministry of Defence Army 02FG30, a Bedford SB with Strachan Pacesaver bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, off Marton Road, Middlesbrough
196. 63RN51
Ministry of Defence Royal Navy 63RN51, a Bedford SB with a variation on Strachan Pacesaver bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, West Cliff, Whitby
Ministry of Defence Royal Navy 63RN51, a Bedford SB with a variation on Strachan Pacesaver bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, West Cliff, Whitby
197. KGR527G
Tyne & Wear P.T.E. 1927, KGR527G, seen leaving the bus station in Sunderland, was a Leyland PSUR1/1R Panther with a Strachans B47D body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 August 1979, Sunderland Bus Station
Tyne & Wear P.T.E. 1927, KGR527G, seen leaving the bus station in Sunderland, was a Leyland PSUR1/1R Panther with a Strachans B47D body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 August 1979, Sunderland Bus Station
198. KGR540G
Sunderland 140, KGR540G, an AEC Swift MP2R built in 1968 with Strachan B47D bodywork. Heading out to the suburbs of Thorney Close on route 23.
Photo taken June 1969, Olive Street, Sunderland
Sunderland 140, KGR540G, an AEC Swift MP2R built in 1968 with Strachan B47D bodywork. Heading out to the suburbs of Thorney Close on route 23.
Photo taken June 1969, Olive Street, Sunderland
199. LKT113F
Maidstone & District 3113, LKT113F, a Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachan B45D body, new in 1968.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 July 1970, Denmark Place, Hastings
Maidstone & District 3113, LKT113F, a Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachan B45D body, new in 1968.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 July 1970, Denmark Place, Hastings
200. LKT132F
Preserved former Maidstone & District 3132, LKT132F, a 1968 Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachan B45F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 2006, Wisley Aerodrome
Preserved former Maidstone & District 3132, LKT132F, a 1968 Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachan B45F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 2 April 2006, Wisley Aerodrome
201. LKT132F
This 1968 view of Pool Valley shows Maidstone & District 3132, LKT132F, a 1968 Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachan B45F bodywork, and Southdown 185, KCD185F, a 1967 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Marshall B45F bodywork.
Photo taken 1968, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton
This 1968 view of Pool Valley shows Maidstone & District 3132, LKT132F, a 1968 Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Strachan B45F bodywork, and Southdown 185, KCD185F, a 1967 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Marshall B45F bodywork.
Photo taken 1968, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton
202. MHO197F
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 50, MHO197F, was a Seddon Pennine 4 with a Strachans B40D body, the last of nine new in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970, Hoeford Garage
Gosport & Fareham (Provincial), Hoeford 50, MHO197F, was a Seddon Pennine 4 with a Strachans B40D body, the last of nine new in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1970, Hoeford Garage
203. MTR424F
Southampton 6, MTR424F was an AEC Swift MP2R with Strachan of Hamble B47D with capacity for 19 standing passengers, new in 1968.
Photo taken March 1978, Pound Tree Road, Southampton
Southampton 6, MTR424F was an AEC Swift MP2R with Strachan of Hamble B47D with capacity for 19 standing passengers, new in 1968.
Photo taken March 1978, Pound Tree Road, Southampton
204. MTR424F
A second view of Southampton 6, MTR424F, taken a couple of minutes after the first. She has turned at what is known to the operator's staff as "Winos' Island" and is now descending the hill to her stop. The blind is being reset.
Photo taken March 1978, Pound Tree Road, Southampton
A second view of Southampton 6, MTR424F, taken a couple of minutes after the first. She has turned at what is known to the operator's staff as "Winos' Island" and is now descending the hill to her stop. The blind is being reset.
Photo taken March 1978, Pound Tree Road, Southampton
205. NPM315F
G P Coaches, Longton, NPM315F, a Ford R226 built in 1968 with Strachans bodywork.
Photo taken June 1973, Redcar Racecourse
G P Coaches, Longton, NPM315F, a Ford R226 built in 1968 with Strachans bodywork.
Photo taken June 1973, Redcar Racecourse
206. NPM324F
Evan Evans (according to my notes), Woburn of London WC1 (according to Bus Lists on the Web), NPM324F, a Ford R226 with Strachans 53-seater body, new in 1968. A cold and dull day at the 1968 Blackpool Coach Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1968, Lower Promenade, Blackpool
Evan Evans (according to my notes), Woburn of London WC1 (according to Bus Lists on the Web), NPM324F, a Ford R226 with Strachans 53-seater body, new in 1968. A cold and dull day at the 1968 Blackpool Coach Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1968, Lower Promenade, Blackpool
207. NUF137G
Brighton Corporation 37, NUF137G, a Leyland Panther Cub PSRC1/1 with Strachan B43D body, new in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine
Brighton Corporation 37, NUF137G, a Leyland Panther Cub PSRC1/1 with Strachan B43D body, new in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine
208. NUF138G
Brighton Corporation 38, NUF138G, a Leyland Panther Cub PSRC1/1 with Strachan B43D body, new in 1968.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 April 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton Corporation 38, NUF138G, a Leyland Panther Cub PSRC1/1 with Strachan B43D body, new in 1968.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 April 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
209. KPO311J
Wylde & Edwards (North Downs), Orpington 11, KPO311J, seen at Altyre Road, East Croydon at the terminus of the 853 route to Orpington, was the last of four Ford Transits with Strachan B16F bodies new between April and October 1970.
Photo taken Saturday 1 April 1972, Altyre Road, East Croydon
Wylde & Edwards (North Downs), Orpington 11, KPO311J, seen at Altyre Road, East Croydon at the terminus of the 853 route to Orpington, was the last of four Ford Transits with Strachan B16F bodies new between April and October 1970.
Photo taken Saturday 1 April 1972, Altyre Road, East Croydon
210. FRX162K
Phillips of Shiptonthorpe, FRX162K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Strachan B42D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1983, Phillips Garage, Shiptonthorpe
Phillips of Shiptonthorpe, FRX162K, a Bedford YRQ built in 1972 with Strachan B42D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1983, Phillips Garage, Shiptonthorpe
211. ERU402L
Uncertain which gallery might allocate to this one? We are getting into the "bread van" era, and while I never considered them to be "real buses", they were certainly part of the "small is economical" thinking which was about to be inflicted on the travelling public. Bournemouth M2, ERU402L, was a Ford with Strachan B16F body, new in May 1973.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 October 1975, Bournemouth Pier
Uncertain which gallery might allocate to this one? We are getting into the "bread van" era, and while I never considered them to be "real buses", they were certainly part of the "small is economical" thinking which was about to be inflicted on the travelling public. Bournemouth M2, ERU402L, was a Ford with Strachan B16F body, new in May 1973.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 October 1975, Bournemouth Pier
212. ERU403L
An ugly duckling in beautiful surroundings, Bournemouth M3, ERU403L, was a Bedford VAS3 with Strachans B27F body built in 1973 to provide transport in pedestrian areas and to/from car parks in the town centre, when such services were thought to be necessary.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 October 1975, Avenue Road, Bournemouth
An ugly duckling in beautiful surroundings, Bournemouth M3, ERU403L, was a Bedford VAS3 with Strachans B27F body built in 1973 to provide transport in pedestrian areas and to/from car parks in the town centre, when such services were thought to be necessary.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 October 1975, Avenue Road, Bournemouth
213. OLJ404M
Perhaps this view of Bournemouth M4, OLJ404M, will redeem the inclusion of identical bus M3 in the "Ugly Buses Ball" gallery , perhaps due to the stunning sea front location. (or maybe not)!
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 1975, Sea Front, Bournemouth
Perhaps this view of Bournemouth M4, OLJ404M, will redeem the inclusion of identical bus M3 in the "Ugly Buses Ball" gallery , perhaps due to the stunning sea front location. (or maybe not)!
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 1975, Sea Front, Bournemouth