1. 10AAX ... Three Red and White FL6Gs, from right to left 10AAX, 13AAX and 5AAX, all new in October 1960 (Sat 1/4/78, Tredegar)

2. 15AAX ... Chris Stewart managed to get three FL6Gs in his view, but checking my original slide, I think there may be another one lurking behind L1560, 15AAX, with Red and White at Pontypridd. I have no idea how to pronounce the destination showing! (Thu 29/8/74, Pontypridd)

3. 19AAX ... Red and White FL6G L1960, 19AAX, new in October 1960 with a ECW H37/33RD body, with to the left what looks like VKG328, which was a Western Welsh Atlantean new in 1961. (Sat 1/4/78, CrossKeys)

4. 257SFM ... Crosville DFB44, 257SFM a 1960 Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Tue 20/4/76, Chester)

5. 264SFM ... Crosville DFB51, 264SFM, a 1960 Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Wed 25/8/76, Penrhydlyniog, Pwllheli)

6. 468FTT ... Preserved 468FTT, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H68F body new in 1960 as Western National 1969 (Sun 6/10/13, Winkleigh)

7. 471FTT ... Western National 1972, 471FTT, a Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork new in 1960, providing a service for the Spithead Fleet Review (1977, South Parade, Southsea)

8. 508BRM ... Interior view of United Counties FLF6G 739, 508BRM, new to Cumberland Motor Services in 11/60 and bought by U.C.O.C. in 8/73. The photo was taken in July 1977, after withdrawal and when it was on the 'dump' behind Wellingborough garage. (Sun 24/7/77, Wellingborough Garage)

9. 712JHY ... Bristol Lodekka FSF6B/ECW H34/26F 712JHY was new to Bristol in November 1960 as its LC8571 (later renumbered C6013), and is seen here operating for W Pyne & Sons, Starbeck, Harrogate. (1977/78, Camwal Road, Starbeck, Harrogate)

10. 85TVX ... Eastern National FLF 2705, 85TVX in Driver Training Livery in Southend (June 1975, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

11. 85TVX ... An early photo of Eastern National FLF 1576, 85TVX, later renumbered 2705 (London Road/Laindon Road, Billericay)

12. 85TVX ... Eastern National FLF SD1576, 85TVX, later renumbered 2705 (Mon 6/4/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

13. 85TVX ... Eastern National 2705, 85TVX, was a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork new in December 1960 as 1576. (Sun 5/10/69, Basildon Depot)

14. 86TVX ... Another of the original 20 Eastern National FLFs, 2706, 86TVX, seen here in Chelmsford just before Christmas 1976. It was withdrawn the following year. (Wed 15/12/76, Chemsford)

15. 89TVX ... Eastern National WG1580, 89TVX, one of the first batch of 20 FLFs delivered in 1960 and all initially allocated to route 251 from London Wood Green to Southend. (early 1960s, Wood Green Coach Station, Lordship Lane)

16. 90TVX ... Eastern National FLF SD1581, 90TVX, later renumbered 2710 (early 1960s, Victoria Circus, Southend)

17. 90TVX ... Eastern National 1581/2710, 90TVX, a 1960 Bristol FLF6B with ECW body is seen in 1978 at the Durham depot of United devoid of fleetnames and numbers. (1978, United/Durham District Depot, Durham)

18. 92TVX ... Eastern National FLF HH2712, 92TVX, seen here at Shellhaven on the special works service 2C provided from Southend, two journeys in the morning and two back at the end of the working day. (Shellhaven)

19. 93TVX ... Eastern National FLF 2713, 93TVX (June 1974, Basildon Depot)

20. 93TVX ... Eastern National 2713, 93TVX

21. 95TVX ... Eastern National FLF 95TVX, 1586/2715 converted to Driver Training and renumbered 9007 (Basildon Depot)

22. 97TVX ... Eastern Counties T67, 97TVX, Bristol FLF / ECW Driver Trainer. Formerly Eastern National 2717, new to EN December 1960, withdrawn by them in January 1978. (April 1983, Ipswich)

23. 98TVX ... Eastern National CY2718, 98TVX, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, on the Southend to Chelmsford route 11, not a normal allocation for Canvey garage. (Sat 3/10/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

24. 98TVX ... Eastern National FLF 2718, 98TVX (June 1976, Basildon Depot)

25. 98TVX ... Eastern National 2718 (originally 1589), 98TVX, one of the original batch of 20 FLFs delivered in 1960 and initially used on route 251 between Southend and London Wood Green. Of the 20, 10 were allocated to Wood Green garage (WG), 2 to Brentwood (BD) and the other 8, including 98TVX to Southend (SD). It is seen here during its last year in service with ENOC. (Sun 5/9/76, Basildon Bus Station)

26. 9AAX ... A pair of Red and White FL6Gs new in October 1960 with ECW H37/33RD bodies, on the left L960, 9AAX, and a rear view of L160, VAX508. (Sat 1/4/78, Tredegar)

27. UJB202 ... Thames Valley 836, UJB202, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW CH65F body, new in 1960, with 1964 FLF D5 behind. (Tue 11/8/64, London Victoria Coach Station)

28. UJB203 ... Outside Reading Station, Thames Valley Bristol Lodekka 837, UJB203, with ECW CH37/28F body new in 1960. (1966(?), Reading Stations)

29. UJB204 ... Thames Valley 838, UJB204, a Bristol FLF6G seen in Victoria Coach Station, had an Eastern Coachworks CH37/28F body and had been new in November 1960. (Sat 13/4/63, London Victoria Coach Station)

30. 142HUO ... Double Two Shirts of Wakefield 142HUO, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in 1961 as Southern National 1979. (Thu 2/6/83, Doncaster Road, near Crofton)

31. 143HUO ... Western National 1980, 143HUO, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built 1961 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (June 1977, Weymouth)

32. 175XNO ... Eastern National CN2728, 175XNO, Bristol FLF / ECW H38/32F with illuminated offside advert, new in December 1961, withdrawn in February 1978. (Sat 18/3/72, The Walls, Manningtree)

33. 20AAX ... Red & White, Chepstow L2060, 20AAX, a Bristol FL6G with an Eastern Coachworks H37/33RD body was new in January 1961. (Thu 8/6/67, Hanbury Square, Bargoed)

34. 441SNU ... Seen at Underwood is Midland General 501, 441SNU, a Bristol FSF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H34/26F body, one of five new in 1961. (Sun 12/7/64, Underwood)

35. 442SNU ... Midland General 602, 442SNU, was one of five Bristol FSF6G with ECW H34/26F bodywork new in November 1961. (Fri 27/3/70, Mount Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

36. 462FTT ... Western National 1974, 462FTT, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW bodywork new to Southern National in May 1961. (Mon 17/6/74, Weymouth Quay)

37. 5AAX ... Red & White, Chepstow L560, 5AAX, was a Bristol FL6G with an Eastern Coachworks H37/33RD body, which had been new in January 1961. (Thu 8/6/67, High Street, Blackwood)

38. 802WVW ... Eastern National SD2721, 802WVW, Bristol FLF6B / ECW H38/32F with black window rubbers and illuminated offside advert. (Fri 29/10/71, Southend)

39. 802WVW ... Eastern National 2721, 802WVW, was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body had been new in July 1961 as 1592, being renumbered in August 1964. (February/March 1966, Southend Victoria Station)

40. 803WVW ... United 304, 803WVW, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1961 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (November 1976, Park Street, Middlesbrough)

41. 813MHW ... West Riding Autos 488, 813MHW, was one of the many Lodekkas bought to cover the early demise of the Wulfrunians - this being ex Bristol Omnibus (LC7018). (Sun 26/11/72, Wakefield)

42. 894VFM ... Crosville DFB84, 894VFM, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in 1961. (Rhyl Bus Station, High Street, Rhyl)

43. 895VFM ... Crosville DFB85, 895VFM, a Bristol FLF6B built in 1961 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. A classic combination that went unnoticed in its day because it was so common but then you suddenly realise it has gone. (March 1970, Heswall Bus Station)

44. OVL487 ... Lincolnshire RC 2703, OVL487, a Bristol Lodekka FL6G built 1961 with ECW H37/33RD bodywork. Lincolnshire had a small batch of this quite rare marque. (September 1977, Grimsby Bus Station)

45. RAG389 ... Western S.M.T. 1623, RAG389, a Bristol FL6G, one of two new in 1961 with Eastern Coachworks H37/33RD bodies, is seen here in Dumfries. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

46. YNV622 ... A study in radiators, United Counties 622, YNV622, Bristol FLF6B new in 1961 with 999 a 1956 LD6B MNV116 flanked by KSW6Bs 965/969 KNV338/342 of 1954 vintage. (1965, Bedford Bus Station)

47. 137HUO ... Western National 1991, 137HUO, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork, new in February 1962. (Mid-1970s, St Ives Bus Station)

48. 141YFM ... Crosville Motor Services DFB108, 141YFM, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body new in 1962. (Sat 29/5/65, Menai Bridge Village)

49. 142YFM ... Crosville DFB109, 142YFM, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1962 with ECW CH37/15F bodywork. Looking very smart in a livery that would soon be just a memory of how things were. (August 1970, Mann Island, Liverpool)

50. 180XNO ... Eastern National SD2733, 180XNO, in the snow (relatively rare in Southend) (Thu 13/1/77, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend)

51. 181XNO ... Eastern National WG1605, 181XNO, one of the 1962 Bristol FLFs with ECW H38/32F body, near the end of the long run from Wood Green on route 251 (Mon 6/4/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

52. 182XNO ... Eastern National SD2735, 182XNO, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, about to leave from Victoria Station forecourt on route 11A to Chelmsford. (Fri 26/3/65, Victoria Station, Southend)

53. 183XNO ... Eastern National CN2736, 183XNO, Bristol FLF / ECW H38/32F. New in January 1962, withdrawn February 1977. Seen in interim Tillings / NBC livery - the top cream band has been overpainted green (rather messily and a different shade from the rest of the vehicle) and the fleetnames have been removed but not yet replaced. (Mon 28/8/72, Walton on Naze)

54. 183XNO ... This picture shows former Eastern National FLF6B 1607/2736 with the Castle Point Bus Company sometime between 1977 and 1980.

55. 184XNO ... Eastern National BN2600, 184XNO, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW CH37/18F body from 1962. Sometime between this and the previous picture (taken in May 1964), 2600 had reverted to the older style radiator (Sun 28/3/65, Pier Hill Coach Terminus, Southend)

56. 184XNO ... Eastern National BN1608, 184XNO, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW CH37/18F body from 1962 (Mon 18/5/64, Pier Hill Coach Terminus, Southend)

57. 186XNO ... Eastern National 1610, 186XNO, a Bristol FLF6B seen in Victoria Coach Station, had an Eastern Coachworks CH37/18F body and was the last of three new in 1962. (Sat 13/4/63, London Victoria Coach Station)

58. 186XNO ... Eastern National 2601, 186XNO, in dual purpose livery with extended luggage compartment (November 1970, Basildon Depot yard)

59. 212NAE ... West Riding 497, 212NAE, a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body, was seen in Wakefield Bus Station. (Tue 18/4/72, Wakefield Bus Station)

60. 218NAE ... Dann Catering of Bristol, 218NAE, a Bristol FLF6G with the standard ECW bodywork, seating 70 when new in 1962. Her fleet number with Bristol was 7050. (Sun 6/5/79, Southampton Common)

61. 242MNN ... One of three Bristol FLF6Gs with Eastern Coachworks H38/32F bodies new to Mansfield District in 1962 as number 546, 242MNN, by now renumbered to B546. (Fri 14/4/72, Chesterfield Road, Pleasley)

62. 516OHU ... I possibly did not choose the best day to visit Bletchley Self Drive's premises in Milton Keynes. 6116BH is a PRV-AEC Bridgemaster, which had been new to Red Rover of Aylesbury in 2/63, as a diverted order from Baxter's of Airdrie - unwanted by Eastern Scottish when they acquired the Baxter business. (Sat 17/3/79, Bletchley Self Drive premises, Milton Keynes)

63. 528VRB ... 528VRB, a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body was new in 1962 as Midland General 513, seen in Mount Street, Nottingham. (Sun 12/7/64, Mount Street, Nottingham)

64. 529VRB ... Midland General 514, 529VRB, a 1962 Britol FLF6B gleams in the sun at Crich Tramway Museum. (August 1987, Crich Tramway Museum)

65. 534VRB ... Ex Midland General 519, 534VRB, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW body new in 1962 (Sat 30/8/03, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada)

66. 538OHU ... Silcox, Pembroke Dock EMR300D and EMR302D, 1966 Bristol MW6G/ECW DP41F formerly Wilts & Dorset and 538OHU, a 1962 former Cheltenham/Bristol Omnibus FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Tue 29/3/83, Silcox Depot, Pembroke Dock)

67. 557BNG ... Preserved Eastern Counties LFL57, 557BNG, Bristol FL6B with ECW H38/32R, new in December 1962. (Sun 1/4/07, Longcross)

68. 557BNG ... Preserved Eastern Counties LFL57, 557BNG, Bristol FL6G (originally FL6B) with ECW H37/33R, new in December 1962. (Sat 16/6/12, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville)

69. 557BNG ... Preserved Eastern Counties LFL57, 557BNG, a Bristol FL6B with ECW H38/32R body, new in December 1962. (October 1997)

70. 7114HN ... United Automobile 414, 7114HN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in 1962 as BL114, renumbered L114 in 1964, and to 414 in 1969. (Aug/Sept 1976, Corner Cafe, Peasholm Gap, Scarborough)

71. 7115HN ... United AS 415, 7115HN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1962 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (May 1972, Scarborough Bus Station)

72. 7120HN ... United AS 420, 7120HN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1962 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (February 1977, Grange Road, Middlesbrough)

73. 7682LJ ... This is former Hants and Dorset 7682LJ, a 1962 Bristol FL6G with ECW H37/33RD body. (Sun 26/10/14, A-Bus workshop, Bristol)

74. 804KDV ... Bristol Lodekka 804KDV, a FLF6B built in 1962 with ECW H38/30F bodywork. (July 1982, Warrenby, near Redcar)

75. DGM453 ... Central SMT B153, DGM453, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6G with E.C.W. H34/26F body, new in 1962. (1973, Central SMT depot, Wishaw ? (not recorded))

76. EOO582 ... Eastern National SD2740, EOO582, a Bristol FLF6G, new in 1962 (Sun 7/3/71, Victoria Bus Station, Southend)

77. EOO582 ... Eastern National SD2740, EOO582, a Bristol FLF6G, in "interim" NBC livery, i.e. Tilling green but with a white band. It is seen in Essex Street which was used as a temporary stop for eastbound buses during the Southend town centre redevelopment, in place of stops in Southchurch Road. (Sat 26/8/72, Essex Street, Southend)

78. EOO584 ... Eastern National CF2742, EOO584, Bristol FLF / ECW H38/32F. The first EN vehicle in NBC livery seen soon after repainting. New June 1962, withdrawn exactly 15 years later. (Fri 27/10/72, Chelmsford Station)

79. EOO587 ... United AS 306, EOO587, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1962 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (March 1977, Park Street, Middlesbrough)

80. EOO589 ... New to Eastern National in 1962 as 1621, then renumbered to 2747, EOO589 is an FLF6B, withdrawn by ENOC in 1977, and sold on to dealer Twell of Ingham, then to T Canham & Sons, Whittlesey, in whose livery it is seen here.

81. EOO590 ... Eastern National FLF6B 2748, EOO590, new in September 1962. (c. 1974, Shenfield Station)

82. EOO590 ... Eastern National FLF 2748, EOO590 (Brentwood Depot)

83. EOO590 ... EOO590 was Eastern National FLF 2748, new in September 1962. (Thu 2/8/18, Reliance Bus Works)

84. EOO591 ... Eastern National FLF BD1603, EOO591, during its first week in service. (September 1962, Tylers Avenue, Southend)

85. JWC710 ... Eastern National CR2750, JWC710, Bristol FLF / ECW. In interim Tilling / NBC livery with top cream band overpainted, black lining of main cream band overpainted and fleetname on cream band. (Sat 12/8/72, Colchester Bus Station)

86. JWC711 ... Former 1625/2751, JWC711, new in November 1962 was withdrawn by Eastern National in 1978, and passed through Norths of Sherburn to Gammond for the Rainworth Royals Jazz Band, based at Rufforth Colliery, Rainworth. In March 1992, the bus was reported as having been sold to a preservationist (Walker) in North Hykeham but it was with Carl Ireland of Hull by August 1992. (September 1994, Hanover Truck Show, Germany)

87. JWC714 ... Eastern National FLF CN1628, JWC714, later renumbered 2754. (March 1963, Clacton Bus Station)

88. TCS184 ... TCS184 was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body and was new as Western S.M.T. 1736 in 1962. (Wed 19/6/63, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

89. TWG545 ... Alexander (Midland) MRD166, TWG545, was a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork, new in May 1962. (Tue 29/7/69, Perth)

90. YWS888 ... Eastern Scottish AA888, YWS888, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1962 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Airdrie Bus Station)

91. YWS892 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 92, YWS892, was a Bristol FLF6X with ECW H33/32F body transferred from Scottish Omnibuses AA892 in 1963. It was one of four such transfers and is seen here in Airdrie about to enter the bus station. (Sat 31/7/65, Baillies Lane, Airdrie)

92. 1387R ... Midland General 626, 1387R, was a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork, the first of six new between November 1963 and February 1964. (Sun 15/6/69, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham)

93. 140SHN ... United Automobile 440, 140SHN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with E.C.W. H38/32F body, new in 1963 as BL140. It is about to be overtaken by Teesside VUP913F, a Leyland Panther PSUR1/1R with Park Royal B48D body, new to Stockton Corporation as S13 in 1967. (Summer (!) 1973, High Street, Stockton)

94. 144SHN ... United Automobile 444, 144SHN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new as BL144 in 1963, but entered service in 1964. (c.1968/9, rear of Depot, Caroline Street, Bishops Auckland)

95. 148SHN ... A splendid lineup at the old Durham Bus Station some time in 1966 gives us Northern's AEC Routemaster 2128, FPT598C, Sunderland District Leyland Atlantean/Roe 324, 9324PT and United's Bristol FLF L148, 148SHN. (1966, Durham Bus Station)

96. 244MNN ... East Midland 348, 244MNN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1963 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (October 1977, Toothill Lane, off Leeming Street, Mansfield)

97. 246MNN ... United AS 545, 246MNN, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1963 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (March 1978, Site of Bus Station/Park Street, Middlesbrough)

98. 375RNN ... New in 1963 as Mansfield District 621, 375RNN, a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body is seen at the garage in Mansfield. (Sun 17/8/69, Mansfield Garage)

99. 535OHU ... Bristol Omnibus C7092, 535OHU, a 1963 Bristol FLF with standard ECW body is seen some 25 years later when owned by a PSV driving school. The cast plate used for fleet numbers by Bristol is visible on the bonnet assembly of the Lodekka. Alongside the Lodekka is a Yorkshire Rider Leyland Atlantean AN68 with Roe bodywork. (1987, Bramley Depot, Leeds)

100. 559BPW ... Eastern Counties LFL59, 559BPW, a Bristol FL6B with ECW H37/33RD bodywork, resting in Norwich Bus Station on Royal Wedding Day, 29 July 1981. (Wed 29/7/81, Norwich Bus Station)

101. 808SHW ... Former Bristol 7115, 808SHW, a FLF6B new in October 1963, now in use as a cafe in Asheville North Carolina, Double D's Coffee & Desserts (Sun 24/10/10, Asheville, North Carolina, USA)

102. 821SHW ... Bristol Omnibus 7128, 821SHW, a 1963 Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Tue 30/3/82, Southmead)

103. 824KDV ... 824KDV is a 1963 Bristol FLF6G / ECW H38/30F Lodekka which was new to Western National as 2019 and was based in South Devon. (Fri 19/9/14, Private location in Devon)

104. 937LWC ... Eastern National FLF SD2786, 937LWC (Sat 19/2/66, Victoria Avenue, Southend)

105. 987KOO ... Eastern National 2774, 987KOO, had been new in 1963 as number 1951, being renumbered in August 1964. It was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

106. 987KOO ... Qomewhere in the South of France lurks 987KOO - former Eastern National 1651/2774. This 1963 FLF was withdrawn by ENOC in 1980, and passed to dealer Ensign of Grays. By October 1980, KOO was sold on to Emsworth Marine Exchange, Emsworth, then was apparently used as a caravan in Emsworth in 1981. By November 1982, KOO was back at Ensign, and was then exported to France. (Tue 3/9/96, Eastern end of Golfe Juan, near Cannes, France)

107. 987KOO ... Former Eastern National FLF 987KOO, 1651/2774, new in 1963 was withdrawn by ENOC in 1980, and passed to dealer Ensign of Grays. It was then sold on to Emsworth Marine Exchange and this picture was taken by new owner Nick Diment at Ensign. (early 1980s, Ensign Garage, Grays)

108. 987KOO ... Another view of former Eastern National FLF 987KOO, being used as a mobile shop/display unit by Emsworth Marine Exchange. (early 1980s, Emsworth)

109. 987KOO ... A third view of former Eastern National FLF 987KOO, 1651/2774, while with Emsworth Marine Exchange, being washed down when coming out of winter storage. (early 1980s)

110. 989KOO ... Eastern National FLF 2776, 989KOO (June 1975, Basildon Depot)

111. 992KOO ... Eastern National FLF 2779, 992KOO. (March 1977, Basildon Bus Station)

112. 993KOO ... Seen languishing and unloved in the overflow yard at well-known dealer Norths of Sherburn is 993KOO, formerly Eastern National 1657/2780. (February 1992, Norths of Sherburn )

113. AVX958B ... Eastern National SD2790, AVX958B, Bristol FLF / ECW H38/32F, in all-over advert for Typhoo Tea. New in December 1963, withdrawn September 1980. (Sat 14/7/73, Seaway, Southend)

114. AVX958B ... Eastern National 2790, AVX958B, a Bristol FLF / ECW H38/32F, new in December 1963. (rear of ENOC Southend Garage)

115. RWC604 ... Eastern National FLF coach 2603, RWC604 (1971, Basildon)

116. RWC604 ... Eastern National SD1637, RWC604, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW CH37/18F body from 1963. Later numbered 2603. (Sat 21/3/64, Pier Hill Coach Terminus, Southend)

117. RWC604 ... Eastern National FLF Coach 2935, RWC604, after conversion to a bus (1977, Maldon Depot)

118. RWC605 ... This Eastern National 1963 FLF was new as 1638, RWC605, then renumbered 2763. Withdrawn in 1976, the bus passed through dealers Twell of Ingham and then Ensign of Grays early in 1977, before being exported to the USA in May 1977. (Fri 30/6/95, USA)

119. RWC607 ... Eastern National SD2604, RWC607, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW CH37/18F body from 1963. (Tue 11/8/64, London Victoria Coach Station)

120. RWC607 ... Eastern National FLF coach 1640, RWC607 (June 1963, Basildon Bus Station)

121. RWC607 ... Eastern National Bristol FLF coach 1640 later 2604, RWC607 and alongside FLF bus 1673 later 2794, BVX 670B. (June 1964, London Victoria Coach Station)

122. RWC607 ... Eastern National FLF Coach 2936, RWC607, after conversion to a bus (June 1975, Basildon)

123. RWC607 ... These two former ENOC coaches, RWC607 and RWC608 were both sold on into preservation. RWC607 started life in 1963 as coach 1640, and was renumbered 2604 in 1965. In 1973, it was downgraded to bus duties(as 2936), losing the coach seats and luggage racks, and serving in this guise until September 1980, when it was sold to Eastern National Preservation Group member Ted Miles. (1995, Southchurch Park East, Southend)

124. RWC608 ... Eastern National open top FLF 2300, RWC608 on Clacton seafront on the 118. (Seafront, Clacton)

125. RWC608 ... A vehicle with a very interesting history! Tillings Travel PL9605, RWC608, Bristol FLF6B / ECW coach, CH37/18F. (Sun 23/7/72, Stansted Airport)

126. RWC608 ... These two former ENOC coaches, RWC607 and RWC608 were both sold on into preservation. RWC607 started life in 1963 as coach 1640, and was renumbered 2604 in 1965. In 1973, it was downgraded to bus duties(as 2936), losing the coach seats and luggage racks, and serving in this guise until September 1980, when it was sold to Eastern National Preservation Group member Ted Miles. (1995, Southchurch Park East, Southend)

127. VCS370 ... A short time was spent on this night watching buses leave the 1970s bus station here. I probably used railings to support my camera for this time exposure as I didn't have a tripod at the time. Western SMT's B1816, VCS370, a 1963 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, is on the 17 service which ran to Largs. (Tue 31/7/73, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow)

128. VFE959 ... Eastern Counties FLF431, VFE959, a Bristol FLF6G new in November 1963 to Lincolnshire as fleet number 2709 and transferred to Eastern Counties in 1973 as part of the VR/FLF swap. (Sat 14/8/82, Drummer Street, Cambridge)

129. VWC46 ... Eastern National FLF 2766, VWC46. (1968, Basildon Depot)

130. VWC48 ... Eastern National FLF SD2768, VWC48 (June 1975, Basildon Depot)

131. VWC49 ... Eastern National SD2769, VWC49 (Sat 3/10/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

132. VWC49 ... Paul has many fond memories of VWC49, ENOC 1646/2769, as it was a very frequent performer during 1973 and 1974 on the 22A and 22B route which he took each morning from Clarence Road in Rayleigh to Victoria Circus, Southend, as part of his trip to school.

133. VWC51 ... Eastern National CF1648, VWC51, showing why even with lower height buses, some bridges should still be avoided. Later renumbered 2771. (Hambro Hill,Rayleigh)

134. VWC52 ... Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, AAE8859, originally Eastern National 1649 (later 2772), VWC52, operated by Crane Bus Service, Lusaka in Zambia who acquired it in February 1982. (September 1982, Zambia)

135. VWC53 ... Eastern National FLF 2773, VWC53 (1970, Colchester Bus Station)

136. VWG354 ... Alexander (Midland) Kirkintilloch depot's MRD174, VWG354, is seen parked up at the side of Buchanan Bus Station in Glasgow. It was new in May 1963. (c.1976, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

137. VWG361 ... Alexander Midland MRD181, VWG361, was a Bristol with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body dating from 1963. It was presumably an FLF6G, although the P.S.V. Circle Fleet History, PM6, records the batch as being LD6Gs. (Fri 14/8/64, Killermont Street parking area, Glasgow)

138. ... Operated by Ridge Roadways in Zambia was this ex Western S.M.T. Bristol FLF6G, AAD9234, with ECW body. Note the extra ventilation provided in the fifth upper-deck window bay. (September 1982, Zambia)

139. 1392R ... 1392R was Midland General 631, and was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body new in 1964, seen at Mount Street Bus Station, Nottingham. (Sun 12/7/64, Mount Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

140. 827SHW ... OK Motor Services 827SHW, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Sat 11/4/81, Benton Road, High Heaton)

141. 841SHW ... Bristol Omnibus Bristol FLF6B C7148, 841SHW, was converted to open top format in 1976 when it was renumbered 7900. It ran in this guise for two years before being withdrawn in 1982. (Sat 11/8/01, Waverly Bridge, Edinburgh)

142. 841SHW ... Former Bristol Omnibus Bristol FLF6B C7148, 841SHW, converted to open top in 1976 when it was renumbered 7900, now part of the Chepstow Classic Buses' fleet. (Sun 11/8/13, Brislington Park & Ride)

143. 841SHW ... Former Bristol FLF 841SHW, new in August 1964 as fleet number C7148. It was converted to open top in March 1976 and renumbered 7900 shortly after. (Sun 11/7/04, Kemble Airfield)

144. 841SHW ... Former Bristol Omnibus Co. C7148, 841SHW, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW body originally H38/32F, but rebuilt to O38/32F in 1976. (Sun 1/10/95, West of England Transport Collection, Winkleigh, Devon)

145. 842SHW ... Former Bristol C7149, 842SHW, a FLF6B, new in Auguat 1964 which lasted with them until 1978 (Sun 18/9/11, Chain Bridge Honey Farm, Horncliffe, near Berwick-upon-Tweed)

146. AAG121B ... AAG121B, Western S.M.T. 1953 seen in Gauze Street, Paisley was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/30F body, one of thirty-three new in 1964. (Thu 20/8/64, Gauze Street, Paisley)

147. AAO37B ... Cumberland 522, AAO37B, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6L built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (June 1971, Strand Street, Whitehaven)

148. ABL117B ... Thames Valley FLF Coach D5, ABL117B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW CLD65F body, new in 1964. (Tue 11/8/64, London Victoria Coach Station)

149. ABL117B ... Thames Valley D5, ABL117B, seen at Reading General Station was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks CH37/28F body. (Sun 27/3/66, Reading Stations)

150. ABL118B ... Thames Valley D6, ABL118B, seen at Reading General Station was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks CH37/28F body. (Sun 27/3/66, Reading Stations)

151. ABL119B ... Thames Valley FLF Coach D7, ABL119B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW CLD65F body, new in 1964. (Thu 21/5/64, London Victoria Coach Station)

152. AFM114B ... Crosville DFB151, AFM114B, a Bristol FLF6B built in 1964 with ECW CH37/18F bodywork. An uncommon seating arrangement, this was waiting at Chester to run on route L1 to Caernarvon. (March 1968, Chester)

153. AHN155B ... United Auto 455, AHN155B, of Blyth depot, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork new in September 1964 as BL155 (later L155) picks up a decent number of passengers at Whitley Bay (St Mary's Island). (c. 1973, Whitley Bay (St Mary's Island))

154. AHN156B ... United Automobile Services Limited L156, AHN156B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in September 1964 as BL156 but within a few months the B prefix was mainly dropped across the fleet. (July/August 1967, Colescliife Road, St. Leonards Crescent, Scarborough)

155. AHN156B ... A second photo of United Automobile Services Limited L156, AHN156B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new as BL156 in September 1964. (Jul/Aug 1967, West Pier, Scarborough)

156. AHN158B ... United AS 458, AHN158B, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (April 1971, Park Street, Middlesbrough)

157. AMS12B ... Alexander Midland MRD194, AMS12B, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork, looking very smartly turned out at Glasgow's Buchanan Street bus station. (July 1977, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

158. AMS6B ... Alexander Midland MRD188, AMS6B, a 1964 Bristol FLF (1975/6, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

159. ATA126B ... Western National 2045, ATA126B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/30F body of 1964 with alongside, Bristol SUL4A 621, 323EDV from 1960. (1969, Newquay Bus Station)

160. AUO523B ... Southern National 2053, AUO523B, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body, new in 1964, and 1897, TUO498, a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body, new in 1956. (July 1969, Ilfracombe Bus Station)

161. AUO523B ... Early evening in Perranporth and a trio of Western National buses stand ready for departure. On the left is 1940, VDV757, a Bristol LD6G with ECW H33/27RD bodywork, which was new in January 1958 whilst on the right is 2053, AUO523B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork, which was new in December 1964 to Southern National; it passed to Western National in November 1969 when the Southern National name was abandoned. (mid 1970s, Beach Road, Perranporth)

162. AVX958B ... Eastern National 2790, AVX958B, in TyPhoo livery (date unknown)

163. AVX958B ... Bristol FLF6G SD2790, AVX958B, of Eastern National was one of their first buses to acquire an 'all-over' advertising livery, in this case predominantly red and promoting Typhoo Tea. (Sat 28/7/73, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

164. AVX958B ... Eastern National's SD2790 FLF6G AVX958B was lurking in the London Road Depot at Southend in July 1973. (Sat 28/7/73, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

165. AVX959B ... Eastern National SD2791, AVX959B, painted in an overall advert livery for the National Coal Board (Sat 10/8/74, York Road, just off High Street, Southend)

166. AVX959B ... Eastern National Rear view of 2791, AVX959B, in the National Coal Board overall advert livery (April 1974, High Street, Colchester)

167. AVX960B ... Eastern National FLF BN2792, AVX960B (June 1970, Basildon)

168. BDL582B ... Southern Vectis No 606, BDL582B, a Bristol FLF with the usual Eastern Coachworks body new in 1964. (Sat 7/8/82, Newport Bus Station, Isle of Wight)

169. BRB493B ... Premier Services, Stainforth, BRB493B, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1964 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. This had been new as Midland General 634. (late 1970s, Premier Services depot, Stainforth.)

170. BVX668B ... Eastern National FLF 9005, originally coach 2606, BVX668B, in driver recruitment livery. (April 1975, Lewis Gardens, off High Street, Colchester)

171. BVX669B ... Eastern National 2607, BVX669B (1970, Basildon Depot)

172. BVX672B ... Seen in the yard of Ridge Roadways in Lusaka, Zambia are three Bristol FLF6Gs with Eastern Coachwork bodies. AAD9325 on the right is probably ex-Eastern National 1675 (later 2796), BVX672B, acquired in 1980 and seen in a withdrawn condition since another FLF was in service with the same registration number. (September 1982, Zambia)

173. BVX673B ... Eastern National FLF6G HH1676, BVX673B, seen shortly after entering service. (Sat 6/6/64, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend)

174. BVX675B ... Eastern National FLF 2799, BVX675B (May 1968, outside Basildon Depot)

175. BVX676B ... At the ECW factory in Lowestoft what looks like one of three Cumberland Bristol FS6Bs (563-565) with Eastern National BVX676B, a brand new Bristol FLF6B alongside and BVX677B at the back. (June 1964, ECW factory, Eastern Way, Lowestoft)

176. BVX679B ... Eastern National SD2803, BVX679B, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in July 1964, withdrawn in July 1978. (Fri 29/10/71, Chichester Road, Southend)

177. BVX679B ... Eastern National's BVX679B was a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW body and new in 1964 as 1682. After just a month it was renumbered 2803. It was withdrawn in 1978 and passed to Walker of Anderton who, as can be seen, were enthusiastic Lodekka users.

178. BVX680B ... Eastern National HH2804, BVX680B, Bristol FLF / ECW. New July 1964 and withdrawn December 1980, it wore this overall advert for Bambergers Home Improvement Centre for only 8 months between February and October 1973. (Sat 14/7/73, Southend)

179. BVX680B ... Former Eastern National FLF 2804, BVX680B, new in 1964, withdrawn in 1980 and seen here 5 years later newly painted in LT red and cream. (Sat 28/9/85, Greenfield Depot)

180. BVX681B ... This shot of former ENOC 2805, BVX681B, shows its peculiar half-open top format, which Paul believes was a London Bus Export creation. This bus was something of a mystery until he caught up with it in the metal at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show, and was able to check the chassis number to prove identity, rather than believe the number plate fitted at the time - BHN658B. The bus was initially sold on upon withdrawal in 1980 to the National Playbus Association, Bristol, who then placed the vehicle with Gwent Community Services in Griffithstown as a playbus.

181. BVX683B ... Eastern National 2807, BVX683B (February 1967, Basildon Depot)

182. FWC427B ... Former ENOC 2809, FWC427B, was exported to France in March 1982, and was snapped here by Allan Macfarlane in August 1998, in Varades, Loire Atlantique. (August 1998, Varades, Loire Atlantique, France)

183. GNO790B ... Eastern National 2814, GNO790B (May 1971, Basildon Bus Station)

184. GNO791B ... Seen in Paris in December 1993, former 2815, GNO791B, was sold on from Eastern National to dealer Ensign in Grays in September 1980, then exported to France in June 1982. (Dec 1993, Paris, France)

185. GNO791B ... Another shot of former Eastern National 2815, GNO791B, this time during its visit to the UK from France in 1996 for nearside door removal and repaint at Kent Coachworks. (Sun 2/6/96, Southchurch Park East, Southend)

186. HEV995B ... Colourful! HEV995B was Eastern National 2817, an FLF6G new in December 1964. Withdrawn in September 1980, and sold on to Ensign (dealer), the bus was with Lager Kitchens by 1983, then noted by October 1986 with The Clown Jewels of Invergordon.

187. HEV996B ... Eastern National 2818, HEV996B, was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body new in 1964. (February/March 1966, Southend Victoria Station)

188. HEV996B ... HEV996B was ENOC 2818, an FLF6G new in December 1964. Withdrawn in September 1980, and sold on to Ensign (dealer), the bus was exported to Belgium in August 1982, and is seen here in June 1995, parked in Waterloo, Belgium, and advertising like mad! (June 1995, Waterloo, Belgium)

189. HEV996B ... HEV996B was ENOC 2818, an FLF6G new in December 1964. Withdrawn in September 1980, and seen here in Ghent with a nice exhaust plume. (Sun 4/7/99, Ghent)

190. HEV997B ... Former Eastern National 2819, HEV997B, is one of many Lodekkas to see further service overseas, either complete or open-topped. After periods in Florida, Philadelphia and then with Double Decker Tours of New York (seen bearing fleet number 14), it is now reported to be in Cordoba, Argentina. (Sun 19/10/97, State Street, New York City, USA)

191. XCS947 ... Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1926, XCS947, a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/30F body, was seen in Paisley. (Sat 31/7/65, Paisley)

192. BDV258C ... Western National Bristol FLF 2079(?) looking freshly painted in NBC style - right down to grey rear wheel disc. (Spring 1975, Taunton Bus Station)

193. BDV261C ... Western National 2082, BDV261C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, new in March 1965 and withdrawn in 1982. (Tue 31/8/21, Half Moon Bay RV Park, 460 Wavecrest Road, Half Moon Bay, California)

194. BDV264C ... Ex-Western National Bristol FLF/ECW BDV264C, now Hedingham & District L92, arrives at Hedingham school ready to take up a school working. This carries the red and cream livery as it was normally applied to double deckers. (Hedingham School)

195. BDV267C ... Bus meets train, Western National 2059, BDV267C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW bodywork new to Southern National in May 1965 (Mon 17/6/74, near Town Station, Commercial Road, Weymouth)

196. BHU976C ... Silcox Motor Coach, Pembroke Dock, BHU976C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. This was the former C7176 with Bristol. (June 1983, Pembroke Dock Depot)

197. BOD25C ... Southern National 2065, BOD25C, a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body new in 1965. (Sat 15/6/68, Central Road, Yeovil)

198. BOD35C ... Western National 2093, BOD35C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork, stands in the evening sunshine at Portreath. (mid 1970s, Portreath Beach)

199. BUO201B ... Western National 2076, BUO201B, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork which was new in January 1965, rests in the small bus station in St Just. (1976, St Just Bus Station)

200. BVL45C ... Eastern Counties FLF435, BVL45C, a 1965 former Lincolnshire (2527) Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Wed 1/4/81, Marryat Road, Heartsease Estate, Norwich)

201. CFE231C ... Eastern Counties FLF437, CFE231C, Bristol FLF / ECW. Ex-Lincolnshire, acquired indirectly as part of the SBG - NBC VR / FLF exchange of 1973. (1974, Peterborough)

202. CGM718C ... On a murky day, filthy Central SMT BE218, CGM718C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/30F bodywork dating from March 1965, stands in the bleak Horsemarket Stance in Lanark. (1969, Horsemarket, Lanark)

203. CGM734C ... Central SMT BE234, CGM734C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/30F body, new in April 1965 (1976, Parliamentary Road, Glasgow)

204. CGM753C ... Central SMT BE253, CGM753C, was a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/30F body new in June 1965, only five months prior to introduction of the extended 31ft long version. (Tue 14/5/74, Brandon Street, Hamilton, Lanarkshire)

205. CHT538C ... Bristol Omnibus Co. 7195, CHT538C, was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body. (Sat 17/6/67, Hereford Bus Station)

206. CHT541C ... Bristol W178, CHT541C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (October 1983, Wells)

207. CSG22C ... Eastern Scottish E5 on tradeplates 630S but still displaying the original registration of CSG22C, cut-down Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW bodywork. (April 1984, Edinburgh St James? bus station)

208. CSG29C ... Eastern Scottish took delivery of this Bristol FLF6G with ECW body in 1965 and numbered it AA29, CSG29C. In later years it was converted into this smart tow car and is now preserved at the Scottish Bus Museum at Lathalmond. (Kirkby Stephen)

209. CSG45C ... Eastern Scottish AA45A, CSG45C, was a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork. New in June 1965, it was allocated to New Street depot. In December 1968 it was transferred to Peebles depot, returning in May 1972. In September 1973 it was transferred to Airdrie depot where it remained until July 1979 before returning, yet again, to New Street. It was converted to a tow wagon in December 1980. (1968, St Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh)

210. CSG45C ... Eastern Scottish AA45K, CSG45C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (June 1970, Galashiels)

211. CSG46C ... Eastern Scottish AA46, CSG46C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, new in June 1965. (Shettleston)

212. DAL305C ... Mansfield District 650, DAL305C, was a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body new in July 1965. (Sun 17/8/69, Mansfield District Depot, Mansfield)

213. DEL893C ... Preserved former Hants and Dorset 1523, DEL893C, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body new in June 1965 (Mon 1/1/07, Winchester Bus Station)

214. DEL893C ... Former Hants and Dorset 1523, DEL893C, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body new in June 1965 (Wed 1/1/14, The Broadway, Winchester)

215. DHT784C ... Bristol Omnibus 7204, DHT784C, a 1965 Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Mon 29/3/82, Filton Church)

216. DHW984C ... Bristol 7214, DHW984C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, new in October 1965. (Temple Way, Bristol)

217. DNU685C ... DNU685C, a 1965 Bristol FLF6G was delivered as 637 in the Notts and Derby fleet. It is seen here working for Midland General. Notts and Derby were a Midland General subsiduary. (1972, Mount Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

218. DRX122C ... New to Thames Valley in 1965, this Bristol FLF6G was D18, DRX122C, in that fleet. It is seen working as an open-top tour bus in York for Viking Tours in 1993. (Fri 16/7/93, York)

219. DRX122C ... Jorvik Tourbus, York, DRX122C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW PO38/32F bodywork. (Clifford Street, York)

220. EEL896C ... Hants and Dorset 1230, EEL896C, in NBC days, a 1965 Bristol FLF with ECW Body. Stood outside the bus station in Southampton on what was then one of two routes to Gosport. (Thu 8/5/80, Southampton Bus Station)

221. EGM283C ... Central SMT BL283, EGM283C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H44/34F bodywork. (July 1977, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

222. EHN482C ... United Automobile 482, EHN482C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new (as L182) in 1965. (Fri 10/9/76, Royal Albert Drive, North Bay, Scarborough)

223. EHN482C ... United Automobile 482, EHN482C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new (as L182) in 1965. (Fri 10/9/76, Royal Albert Drive, North Bay, Scarborough)

224. EHT106C ... West Riding 441, EHT106C, a 1965 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW H38/32F body, new to Bristol Omnibus as C7217, it was one of 27 transferred to West Riding to help eliminate the Guy Wulfrunians. (1970, Bull Ring, Wakefield)

225. EHT107C ... Seen in Leeds Bus Station is West Riding, Wakefield 534, EHT107C, a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body. (Tue 18/4/72, Leeds Central Bus Station)

226. EHT109C ... Bristol Omnibus 7220 and 7185, EHT109C and BHY716C, both a 1965 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/28F bodywork (Mon 29/3/82, Redcliff Hill, Bristol)

227. EHT112C ... Bristol Omnibus 7223, EHT112C, a 1965 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/30F bodywork. (Tue 18/3/80, St Dennis Lane, Malmesbury)

228. EHT851C ... Lincolnshire 2711, EHT851C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body. Originally Bristol Omnibus C7229. (Sat 19/7/80, Scunthorpe Bus Station)

229. EHT857C ... Bristol Omnibus 7235, EHT857C, a 1965 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Mon 29/3/82, Southmead Road, Bristol)

230. EHU584C ... West Riding A.C. 445, EHU584C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with E.C.W. H38/32F body, new in 1965 to Bristol Omnibus Co. (C7238). (1969/70, Wakefield Bus Station)

231. EHU584C ... West Riding 537, EHU584C, a 1965 Bristol FLF6G which was accquired along with other Bristol Lodekkas to replace the ill-fated Guy Wufrunians. (1977, Wakefield Bus Station)

232. FHN186C ... United AS 486, FHN186C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1975, Park Street, Middlesbrough)

233. FPM74C ... FPM74C, Bristol FLF6G, Southdown 2074 turns into the terminus at Rottingdean, with the "White Horse" on the left of the picture. (Thu 16/9/76, Rottingdean Terminus)

234. FPM74C ... United AS 550, FPM74C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (March 1978, Redcar Bus Station)

235. FPM75C ... FPM75C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body was new in October 1965 to Brighton Hove & District. (September 1992, Stonegravels Depot, Chesterfield)

236. GFM203C ... Crosville DFB203, GFM203C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (March 1970, West Kirby)

237. JHK452C ... Eastern National FLF 2820, JHK452C (emerging from EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

238. JHK452C ... Eastern National HH2820, JHK452C, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, soon after entry into service. (Sat 23/1/65, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

239. JHK455C ... Former ENOC JHK455C, 2823, a FLF6B new in 1965 and withdrawn in 1980, now with Prins Classic Transport, Holland. Note the upper deck windows have been reduced in height and it displays 'Chepstow' having been supplied by David Hoare of Chepstow Classic Buses. (Tue 22/10/02, Holland)

240. JHK461C ... Eastern National 2826, JHK461C. This entered in service in March 1965 and stayed in the fleet until November 1980 when it was withdrawn and sold along with 3 other FLFs to Southdown for spares. (1970(?), Basildon Depot)

241. JHK462C ... Eastern National CR2827, JHK462C, Bristol FLF / ECW. New January 1965, withdrawn December 1980. (Sat 4/3/72, Dogs Head Street, Ipswich)

242. KNO949C ... Eastern National 2608, KNO949C - an official ECW shot from 1965 (1965)

243. KNO949C ... Eastern National 2608, KNO949C, Bristol FLF / ECW CH37/22F seen here being prepared for conversion to bus 2940, which wasn't completed until a year after this photo was taken. New in March 1965, withdrawn September 1980. (July 1975)

244. KNO950C ... Eastern National former FLF coach 2941, KNO950C (June 1975, Basildon Depot)

245. KNO951C ... Eastern National CR2828, KNO951C, new two months earlier (Sun 9/5/65, Colchester Bus Station)

246. KNO952C ... Eastern National 2829, KNO952C (1970, Maldon Bus Station)

247. LWC660C ... Former ENOC 2834 (LWC660C) was sold to W Irvine, Law, Scotland in June 1981. It passed to Wilsons of Carnwath a year later, then back to Irvine of Law in July 1983. Finally to Stagecoach in Perth in January 1984, where it served until being broken for spares in late 1988 (Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

248. LWC660C ... Former Eastern National FLF6B 2834, LWC660C, in service with Stagecoach in Perth on a rainy day in 1986. (1986, Perth)

249. LWC661C ... Eastern National 2835, LWC661C, on the 17 to Eastwood Woodcutters. (Southchurch Road, Southend)

250. LWC661C ... Eastern National FLF LWC661C was new in June 1965 as 2835, and was withdrawn in 1980, passing in November of that year to Southdown Motor Services in Brighton, where it was cannibalised for spare mechanical parts. In September 1981, it was either sold or donated to Drusillas Zoo Park at Alfriston, Sussex, where it still resides as a "Zoo Lab", minus engine and other mechanicals. (April 1998, Drusillas Zoo Park, Alfriston, near Eastbourne)

251. LWC662C ... Eastern Counties FLF426, LWC662C a former Eastern National (2836) Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Sat 19/7/80, Cambridge Railway Station)

252. LWC663C ... Eastern National FLF 2837 (LWC663C) was new in August 1965, and was withdrawn in 1980, sold on through Ensign (dealer) to Fidelity Radio, London, by October 1980, then to L V Carter of Colchester in June 1983, to Green (dealer), Weymouth, by April 1984, to the "Working Together Project" in Halberton in May 1984, where it was used as the Tiverton Craft Bus.

253. LWC663C ... Eastern National's Bristol FLF6G 2837, LWC663C, in an all-over advertising scheme promoting Southend District Home Heating Group central heating planning and installation service. (Fri 3/8/73, High Street, Southend)

254. LWC663C ... Eastern National's Bristol FLF6G 2837, LWC663C, in an all-over advertising scheme promoting Southend District Home Heating Group central heating planning and installation service. (Fri 3/8/73, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

255. LWC664C ... Eastern National 2838, LWC664C, was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body new in September 1965. (Sun 31/10/65, Braintree Bus Park)

256. LWC665C ... Ex-Eastern National FLF 2839, LWC665C, in service with Eastern Counties (427), later Top Deck. (Sun 31/10/76, Regent Street, Cambridge)

257. LWC665C ... Another 1965 delivery, LWC665C (2839) was transferred to Eastern Counties in 1973, and then withdrawn in 1981. After a period at Norths (dealer) of Sherburn, it wound up with Argas Persicus Travel Ltd in London, later Top Deck Travel by July 1983. (Wed 10/7/96, A10 Autoroute near Tours, France)

258. LWC666C ... Eastern Counties FLF428, LWC666C, Bristol FLF / ECW H38/32F, new to Eastern National as 2840 in August 1965. Moved to Eastern Counties in October 1973 as part of the NBC / Scottish Bus Group swap of FLFs (to SBG) for VRs (to NBC). Five FLFs moved from EN to EC with five ex-Scottish VRs coming in the opposite direction (the swap wasn't straightforward!). (April 1974, Castle Meadow, Norwich)

259. MVX878C ... This ENOC FLF made it into the fleet and elegant livery of Essex independent Hedingham & District. New in September 1965 as 2841, MVX878C was sold to Hedingham upon withdrawal from ENOC in February 1981. Hedingham operated it until the end of 1988, then sold it on to Thorne, Bromsgrove as a driver trainer. (June 1988, North Weald)

260. MVX878C ... Ex-Eastern National FLF 2841, MVX878C, now with Dreadnought Coaches of Alnwick, Northumberland as their number 7, acquired for use on private hire and park & ride services. (Fri 27/4/07, Alnwick, Northumberland)

261. MVX879C ... Eastern National FLF CN2842, MVX879C, is seen here in Clacton, Jackson Road, Bus Station on lay-over having worked service 126 in. (late 1970s, Clacton Bus Station)

262. MVX881C ... Another "sold on" Eastern National FLF, MVX881C former 2844 which is now a static "bustaurant" called 'Birdies Perch' situated near Point Pelee, the southernmost point in Canada. (Sat 29/9/12, Point Pelee, Canada)

263. MVX882C ... Eastern National 2845, MVX882C, was an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F bodied Bristol FLF6B seen in Colchester Bus Station. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

264. MVX883C ... Eastern Counties Bristol FLF6G MVX883C, fleet number FLF423 with ECW H38/32F bodywork, sits inside Yarmouth Garage on Royal Wedding Day, 29 July 1981. (Wed 29/7/81, Great Yarmouth Garage)

265. MVX885C ... Eastern National FLF, MVX885C, new as 2848 in 1965, was converted to open top and renumbered 2302 in April 1979. Here it is, just completed, emerging from Pritlewell garage and posing for the camera. (April 1979, Prittlewell Depot, Southend)

266. NTW942C ... NTW942C was new to Eastern National in 1965 as 2849, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body. It lasted with ENOC until 1980. (Canvey Island)

267. NTW942C ... A second view of NTW942C alongside preserved KSW VNO859 (Southend)

268. NTW942C ... Happily preserved by the Eastern National Preservation Group, and housed at the Castle Point Transport Museum, here is Eastern National 2849, NTW942C, at the Southend Bus Rally in June 1997 (June 1997, Southchurch Park East, Southend)

269. NTW942C ... Eastern National NTW942C Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork new in 1965. (June 1975, Southsea Castle)

270. NTW942C ... Lower deck interior of Eastern National 2849, NTW942C, a Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork, which is preserved at Castle Point Transport Museum. 2917-2931 were the only FLFs delivered with this moquette but it was retrospectively fitted to 2849 when it was a Showbus at Hadleigh in the mid 1970s (so, being pedantic, it did not have this moquette when it was originally in the Tilling livery it is preserved in). (Sun 14/10/07, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island)

271. NTW942C ... Upper deck interior of 2849, NTW942C, a Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork, preserved at the Castle Point Transport Museum. This shows the blue / green vinyl seat backs which were fitted to most bus FLFs - the earliest ones (those with black window rubbers) had green rexine seat backs and the last ones (2917-2931) had cream with "autumn leaves" pattern. (Sun 14/10/07, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island)

272. NTW943C ... Eastern National open top FLF 2303, NTW943C, on the 67 at Chalkwell Shelter. (Chalkwell Shelter, Southend)

273. NTW943C ... Eastern National 2850, NTW943C, seen in Colchester Bus Station, was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

274. EDV513D ... Western National 2101, EDV513D, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, new in April 1966 and withdrawn in 1979. (Tue 31/8/21, Cameron’s Inn, Restaurant & Pub, 1410 South Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, California.)

275. FEL428D ... Hants & Dorset 1233, FEL428D was a Bristol FLF, new in 1966 as FLF6B, but given a Gardner engine and thus becoming FLF6G in 1972. She has the usual ECW H38/32F bodywork and has been repainted in NBC red from the traditional green and cream. (March 1976, Fawley)

276. FGM309D ... Central SMT BL309, FGM309D, awaiting departure from Killermont Street. (Sat 25/5/74, Killermont Street/Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

277. FGM317D ... Central SMT BL317, FGM317D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1966 with ECW H44/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

278. FHW157D ... Bristol FLF6G FHW157D, new 1967 to Bristol OC. (February 1982, Motts Travel yard, near Aylesbury)

279. FHY128D ... Bristol Omnibus 7258, FHY128D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Tue 30/3/82, Durdham Down)

280. FNN161D ... Mansfield District 689, FNN161D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, new in 1966. (1972, Meden Square, Pleasley, near Mansfield)

281. FNN161D ... Former Mansfield District Bristol Lodekka 689, FNN161D, seen here in later life, in the Netley rally of 13 July 1986, as a training vehicle for a drving school in Gosport. (Sun 13/7/86, Netley Rally)

282. GAE881D ... Bristol Omnibus Bristol FLF6G C7260, GAE881D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G is seen in Versailles when working for Top Deck Travel. (Thu 20/10/83, Versailles, France)

283. GAE882D ... West Riding 447, GAE882D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW H38/32F body, new to Bristol Omnibus Co as C7261. (1970, Wakefield Bus Station)

284. GAE883D ... Bristol Omnibus 7262, GAE883D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Thu 5/4/90, Colston Avenue, Bristol)

285. GAE884D ... West Riding 540, GAE884D, a 1966 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G stands in Wakefield bus station. New to Bristol Omnibus as their C7623, the Lodekka was originally 448 in the West Riding fleet being renumbered 540 in 1971 the year after it was acquired. (Thu 19/6/75, Wakefield Bus Station)

286. GHN700D ... United Automobile 500 (previously L200), GHN700D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in 1966. (1973, Stockton-on-Tees High Street)

287. GHN827D ... United AS 507, GHN827D, a Bristol FLF6B built in 1966 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1972, Redcar Bus Station)

288. GLJ748D ... Preserved Hants and Dorset FLF 1540, GLJ748D, new in June 1966. (Fri 1/1/10, Winchester Bus Station)

289. GLJ750D ... Hants & Dorset 1238, GLJ750D, is a Bristol FLF6G with standard ECW H38/32F bodywork, entering service in 1966, when she carried number 1542. She was renumbered with the rest of the fleet in September 1971. (April 1974, Winchester Bus Station)

290. GPW442D ... Eastern Counties FLF442, GPW442D, a 1966 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW body. (1980, Peterborough)

291. GPW442D ... Lesney Toys factory staff bus GPW442D, a Bristol FLF/ECW, formerly Eastern Counties FLF442 (a pretty logical fleetnumber!), taken on the roundabout outside the Anne Boleyn pub between Rochford and Southend Airport. (September 1986, Southend Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

292. GRX140D ... GRX140D is a Bristol FLF6G with ECW body new to Thames Valley in 1966 as D40. Transferred to Alder Valley and spent much of its life based at Maidenhead. (Sun 3/6/18, Reading)

293. GSG207D ... Eastern Scottish AA207, GSG207D a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H44/32F bodywork (Wed 12/8/81, Dalkeith Bus Station)

294. GSG208D ... Former Eastern Scottish AA208, GSG208D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H44/32F body, new in 1966. (1982, Lower North Royd Farm, Green Lane, Shibden, nr. Halifax)

295. GSG213D ... Eastern Scottish AA213, GSG213D a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECWH44/32F bodywork (Wed 12/8/81, Rosewell)

296. GSG215D ... Eastern Scottish AA215G, GSG215D, was a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H44/32F bodywork new in October 1966. It was one of a batch of 25 longer FLFs with forward-ascending staircases which were delivered to Eastern Scottish during October and November of 1966. The whole batch were withdrawn between November 1980 and December 1981 with AA215G going in September 1981. (mid 1970s, St. Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh)

297. HAE275D ... West Riding 541, HAE275D, was ex Bristol Omnibus C7266, an FLF6G of 1966. It soon moved to Yorkshire to become one of the many Lodekkas brought in to replace the Wulfrunians. (circa 1975, Wakefield Bus Station)

298. HHW454D ... Bristol Omnibus 7271, HHW454D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Thu 29/7/82, Westbury Road, Bristol)

299. HHW460D ... Bristol Omnibus 7277, HHW460D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Tue 30/3/82, Gipsy Patch Lane, Bristol)

300. HHY181D ... Lincolnshire 2714, HHY181D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, originally Bristol Omnibus C7278. (Sat 19/7/80, Scunthorpe Bus Station)

301. HHY186D ... Preserved Bristol C7283, HHY186D, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, new in November 1966. (Sat 16/6/12, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville)

302. HPW448D ... Eastern Counties FLF448, HPW448D, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork new in 1966. (1966, somewhere on the outskirts of Norwich)

303. HPW450D ... Originally using a fleet of ex London RTs, the Lesney Toys staff bus operations moved onto ex-Eastern Counties FLFs like HPW450D (the former FLF450), seen here passing Benfleet station en route to the Rochford factory. (Tue 30/7/85, Benfleet)

304. JAE627D ... Bristol Omnibus 7287, JAE627D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Sat 19/9/81, bristol Parkway Station)

305. JAE630D ... West Riding 546, JAE630D, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G, one of a number that came from Bristol to replace Guy Wulfrunians. (1970s, Leeds Central Bus Station)

306. JAE631D ... West Riding Bristol FLF6G / ECW 547, JAE631D. Formerly Bristol Omnibus Co. C7291 and transferred as part of a batch to West Riding in 1969/70 (initially as no 455) to replace Guy Wulfrunians. (August 1976, Wakefield Bus Station)

307. JAE631D ... Already illustrated in NBC red, West Riding 547, JAE631D, Bristol Lodekka at Leeds Bus station four years earlier. Was this bus in "Tilling Green" at this point or did West Riding repaint it? Captain Birdseye has abandoned his fish fingers for a trip to the seaside! (Fri 14/7/72, Leeds Central Bus Station)

308. JAH551D ... Eastern Counties FLF451, JAH551D a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Sat 6/11/82, Earlham Road, Norwich)

309. JAH553D ... Unveiled in its original livery at the Centenary of the Wellingborough Omnibus Company, held in the town on 16th/17th March 2013 to commemorate 100 years of buses in Northamptonshire, Stagecoach United Counties 19953, JAH553D, is the former Eastern Counties FLF453, a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (with thanks to driver David Pike for his assistance). (Sun 17/3/13, London Road, Wellingborough)

310. JAH553D ... A rear view of former Eastern Counties FLF453, JAH553D, unveiled in its original livery at the Centenary of the Wellingborough Omnibus Company. Note the cascading water from the rainwater gutter! (Sun 17/3/13, London Road, Wellingborough)

311. JAH553D ... Stagecoach Bristol Lodekka JAH553D, new to Eastern Counties in July 1966. (Sun 31/7/05, Marine Parade, Worthing)

312. JNU989D ... United AS 106, JNU989D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1966 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (early 1980s, Cleveland Centre, Middlesbrough)

313. JPM81D ... Brighton, Hove & District no. 81, JPM81D, a 1966 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with E.C.W. bodywork, parked in Old Steine, Brighton, 7 May 1967, when only one year old. (Sun 7/5/67, Old Steine, Brighton)

314. JPW454D ... Another ex Eastern Counties bus in the Lesney fleet was the former FLF454, JPW454D, another 1966 built bus. (September 1986, Southend Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

315. JPW458D ... Eastern Counties FLF 458, JPW458D, Bristol FLF / ECW carrying an all over advert for London & Manchester. (March 1973, Eastern Counties Garage, Turret Lane, Ipswich )

316. JPW458D ... Eastern Counties FLF458, JPW458D a 1966 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (Sat 6/11/82, Bluebell Road, Norwich)

317. KAH464D ... Eastern Counties FLF464, KAH464D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1966 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (October 1982, Drummer Street Bus Station, Cambridge)

318. KAH464D ... Eastern Counties 464, KAH464D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body. (Fri 1/7/83, Sidney Street, Cambridge)

319. KAH468D ... Eastern Counties Bristol fleet no FLF468, KAH468D, an FLF6G new in 1966 (1981, Peterborough Bus Station)

320. KHN715D ... United AS 515, KHN715D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1966 with ECW H32/28F bodywork. (September 1972, Middlesbrough Bus Station)

321. KHN716D ... United AS 516, KHN716D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1966 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (August 1972, Redcar)

322. KNG471D ... Eastern Counties FLF471, KNG471D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1966 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (October 1982, Red Lion Street, Norwich)

323. KNG471D ... A third Lesney ex-Eastern Counties FLF to pass the photographer outside the Anne Boleyn pub was KNG471D, which you will by now have guessed was the former ECOC FLF471. (September 1986, Southend Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

324. KPW472D ... An Eastern Counties Lodekka in Norwich looks like KPW472D which was fleet number FLF472, an FLF6G from 1966. (June 1968, Tombland, Norwich)

325. KPW473D ... Eastern Counties FLF473, KPW473D, a Bristol FLF6LX/ECW H38/32F seen in Red Lion Street Norwich in July 1983. (July 1983, Red Lion Street, Norwich)

326. KPW473D ... Church Army KPW473D, a Bristol FLF6G built in 1966 with Eastern Coach Works bodywork, new as Eastern Counties FLF473. (Sun 1/5/05, Thirsk)

327. KPW475D ... Eastern Counties Bristol FLF 475, KPW475D an FLF6G new in 1966 and withdrawn later in 1982. (Wed 20/1/82, Norwich)

328. MHN223E ... United AS 523, MHN223E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6B built in 1966 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1971, Stokesley Depot)

329. OPU822D ... Seen at a Southend Bus Rally in the early 1980s is OPU822D, former Eastern National 2857. New to ENOC in February 1966, OPU was withdrawn in 1980, then in February 1981 was sold on to Hedingham and District whose livery it wears in this shot. (Southchurch Park East, Southend)

330. OPU822D ... Former Eastern National FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body once OPU822D and now ZH254044 seen still at work in Switzerland. (Sat 8/12/18, St Gallen, Switzerland)

331. OPU823D ... Eastern National 2858, OPU823D, was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body which was seen in Colchester Bus Station. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

332. OPU825D ... Eastern National SD2856, OPU825D, a Bristol FLF with ECW H38/32F body. (Sat 19/2/66, Victoria Avenue, Southend)

333. OPU825D ... Eastern National 2856, OPU825D, was a Bristol FLF6B with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body, new in January 1966. (February/March 1966, Southend Victoria Station)

334. OVX297D ... Eastern National 2853, OVX297D was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body which was seen in Colchester Bus Station. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

335. OVX297D ... This is former ENOC 2853, OVX297D, owned by Mart Leek of Monnickendam, Holland ex Top Deck (he bought seven although two are stuck elsewhere; this is the only one that is ex-ENOC). (Thu 24/10/02, Holland)

336. RHK346D ... No, Paul couldn't believe it either! A chance encounter en route to an early morning meeting in London (and with his camera on board too), found him taking this shot near Kings Cross early on the morning of January 23rd, 1992. RHK346D, former 2861, became ENOC driver trainer 9010 in 1979, was withdrawn in 1981, and passed to Gwent Community Services apparently converted to a mobile toilet. (Thu 23/1/92, near London Kings Cross)

337. RHK346D ... Former Eastern National FLF6B 2861, RHK346D, new in 1966. It lasted with Eastern National until 1979. (Wed 13/10/10, A military storage yard, Wiltshire)

338. RHK348D ... Eastern National Bristol FLF6B open top 2301, RHK348D, new in 1966 and withdrawn in 1981, seen here in it's final summer. (August 1981, Clacton)

339. RHK348D ... Eastern National FLF open-topper 2301, RHK348D. (1981, Clacton Bus Station)

340. RHK348D ... Eastern National open top FLF 2301, RHK348D, was for a time used as a show bus by Hadleigh depot. Seen here at a rally at Maidstone. (Maidstone)

341. RVW390D ... Eastern National FLF CN2864, RVW390D is seen in Clacton, Jackson Road, Bus Station during the late 1970's operating service 113 to Burrsville. (late 1970s, Clacton Bus Station)

342. RVW392D ... Caught in Basildon Bus Station, sometime early in 1971, is Eastern National RVW392D (2866) operating the 400 service to London Kings Cross (early 1971, Basildon Bus Station)

343. RVW393D ... RVW393D is one of two former ENOC FLFs in use as mobile homes in Aberdeenshire. The current owner acquired both from Northern Scottish many years ago, but although converted to semi open top mobile homes they remain in active use and in good condition. As you can see, they are kept in premises that many an operator would die for! The additional pipework on the front is apparently to aid cooling! (2001)

344. RWC942D ... A dreich day at Dundas Street bus station at the exit onto Dundas Street. RWC942D one of the Eastern National Lodekkas brought up to Scotland and now fitted with SBG destination arrangement is on service 177 to Auchinairn which was a hair's breadth outside the GCT operation area in north Glasgow and traditionally in Midland hands until much later. (Wed 15/12/76, Dundas Street Bus Station, Dundas St at Parliamentary Road)

345. RWC943D ... Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NRD4, RWC943D, was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body, which had been new in September 1966 as Eastern National 2871. (1979/80)

346. RWC943D ... Believed to be former ENOC FLF RWC943D, the second of two former ENOC FLFs in use as mobile homes in Aberdeenshire. (2001)

347. STW763D ... Seen parked in the yard of Top Deck's farm in Woking during the Summer of 1995 is STW763D, former 2875, which joined the Top Deck fleet as "Rush" late in 1982. The FLF on the right, whose rear bay is just visible, is former ENOC 2913 (WWC743F). (Summer 1995, Woking)

348. STW763D ... STW763D 'Rush' operated by Top deck travel, pictured here in the car park of Neuschwanstein Castle during a relaxing break from the passengers! An enjoyable bus to drive. (July 1990, Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany)

349. STW763D ... Ugly as the back-end of a bus? Actually, I always thought the rear of an FLF to be quite handsome - more so when the rear upturned 'T' destination blinds were fitted. This view from April 1996, outside the Top Deck workshop in Chelsea sees former 2913, WWC743F, alongside former 2875, STW763D, being prepared for the summer season of trips and tours. (April 1996, Chelsea)

350. STW765D ... Seen "in store" in Chelsea in 1996, is Eastern National FLF STW765D - former 2877, withdrawn in June 1982, and via Norths (dealer), passing to Top Deck Travel as "Stew" by the end of 1982. (Fri 19/4/96, Chelsea)

351. STW765D ... Top Deck Travel STW765D, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1966 with ECW bodywork. (March 1983, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

352. SVX277D ... SVX277D was one of the 1966 Eastern National FLFs that made the long trek North of the Border in exchange for a Bristol VR in September 1971.

353. SVX278D ... New in 1966, FLF6G 2879, SVX278D, was swapped in October 1971 to W Alexander & Sons (Midland), in Falkirk Scotland, as part of the well documented exchange for VRTs. Midland operated it until 1980, and then sold it on to a Scout Group in Aberdeen. (August 1983, Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

354. SVX279D ... Alexander Midland MRD206, SVX279D, ex Eastern National 2880 at Larbert Garage in October 1978 repainted in the last Alexander Midland livery with a revamped fleetname. The depot code under the fleet number (Kh) is for Kirkintilloch Garage. The offside traffic indicator has yet to be refitted. The previous fleetname style is still applied under the radiator! (Sun 7/5/78, Larbert Garage)

355. AEV812F ... One of the last batch of Eastern National FLFs overtaking one of the first batch! SD2918, AEV812F, passing one of the nn TVX batch. Some of the evolvement of the FLF body can be seen in this photo, the most noticeable being that the newer FLF has only one cream band, has cream rather than black window rubbers and is longer (with longer rear side windows). (Sat 31/7/71, Southend)

356. AVW396F ... Eastern National's FLF6G AVW396F, fleet no. SD2927, leaving Southend at the start of a service 2 run to Grays. The overall advertising scheme is promoting the then new Tesco supermarket at Pitsea. (Tue 19/9/78, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

357. AVW401F ... Eastern National FLF 2942, AVW401F, converted for OMO operation in January 1974 at ENOC Central Works, featuring a rebuilt staircase with a door into the back of the cab off the lower landing of the revised staircase. (Sun 25/4/76, Castle Road, Clacton)

358. AVW403F ... Later on the final day of FLF operation at Hadleigh, more “last day” notices were added either side of the destination, claiming 2944, AVW403F, was “The Last Half Cab Bus in Southend” (forgive Richard for distorting history!! – but who would have expected RMs to appear in the town 10 years later?). The shot was taken just into August 2nd, 1981 as 2944 ran into Hadleigh for the final time. (Sun 2/8/81, Hadleigh)

359. AVW403F ... The very next day after Southend Transport’s last PD3 made its final run, Hadleigh allocated 2944, AVW403F, was used on all day service as a similar farewell operation, again complete with Richard Delahoy-produced headboard which included an EN fleetname once on the side of a coach FLF. (Sat 1/8/81, East Beach, Shoeburyness)

360. GDL771E ... Ryde Bus Station overbridge was an excellent place for recording both buses and trains if you were lucky. Ex LT tube stock (038?) was in the right place to appear alongside GDL771E, Southern Vectis FLF6G number 616. (Wed 8/9/76, Ryde Bus Station)

361. HGM346E ... Representing some of the preserved vehicles operating on the "Running Day " as part of Glasgow's West End festival, two Central SMT buses B87 (TVS367 originally GM9287) a 1958 Bristol LD6G and BL346 (HGM346E), a 1967 FLF6G, rest between duties near the Riverside Museum. Both vehicles are part of the G.V.V.T. collection (28 Jun 2015, Riverside Museum Car Park, Glasgow)

362. HGM349E ... Central SMT BL349, HGM349E, a Bristol FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H44/34F bodywork. Looking more like an entrant to a bus rally than a service vehicle, taken departing Buchanan Street bus station. (July 1977, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

363. HXA400E ... Seen having received Eastern Scottish green colours is former Central SMT Bristol FSF ECW H60F B130, DGM430, renumbered as Eastern Scottish AA430A. Seen inside the New Street depot, Edinburgh. The depth of the vehicle shortage affecting Eastern Scottish at the time is emphasised by the vehicles flanking it. Edinburgh Corportion 658, ASC658B, an Alexander bodied Leyland PD3 is on the left whilst on the right is Fife Scottish FRD200, HXA400E, a 1967 Bristol FLF. (Thu 11/8/77, Eastern Scottish Depot, New Street, Edinburgh)

364. HXA402E ... The final batch of 18 Lodekkas (FRD200-FRD217) purchased by Alexander's (Fife) were FLF6Gs built to the extended 31'6" length; they were also the last Lodekkas for any of the Scottish Bus Group companies. FRD202, HXA402E, was a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H44/32F bodywork which was new in May 1967. (1968, Dunfermline Depot)

365. HXA411E ... Alexander (Fife) FRD211, HXA411E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H44/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Kirkcaldy Esplanade Bus Station)

366. JHW63E ... Bristol Omnibus 7295, JHW63E, a 1967 Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Sat 22/8/81, Filton Road, Bristol)

367. JMR818F ... JMR818F 'Leylandi' & AUO519B 'Pig Pen' parked at Dover awaiting the ferry to Calais. Both operated at the time by Top Deck Travel. (September 1990, Dover)

368. KPM84E ... Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FLF/E.C.W. 2084, KPM84E, in Brighton, February 1977, in full N.B.C. livery with later style double N logo. This vehicle was withdrawn and sold 11 months later. (February 1977, Western Road, Brighton)

369. KPM86E ... Eastern Scottish AA966C, KPM86E, (ex Brighton Hove and District) Lodekka in long gone Germiston Street ,with Buchanan St bus station on the right. (Sat 14/7/73, Germiston Street, Glasgow)

370. KPM88E ... Eastern Scottish AA968, KPM88E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Parking)

371. KPM91E ... Preserved Brighton, Hove and District 91, KPM91E, is a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW body that has been converted to LDO70F (Sun 30/7/06, The Adur Recreation Ground, Brighton Rd, Shoreham by Sea)

372. KPM91E ... Former Brighton and Hove 91, KPM91E, is a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW body, converted to open-top in 1983. (Mon 2/5/22, The Broadway, Winchester)

373. KPM91E ... Eastern Scottish AA971, KPM91E a former BH&D/Southdown 1967 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Wed 12/8/81, Loanhead)

374. KPW481E ... Eastern Scottish AA980, KPW481E a former Eastern Counties Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Wed 12/8/81, Rosewell)

375. KPW485E ... Scottish Omnibus subsidiary, Baxter's of Airdrie, AA984V, KPW485E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Falkirk Bus Station)

376. KRU224F ... Hants & Dorset 1557, KRU224F, a Bristol FLF6B with ECW H38/32F body, new in 1967, withdrawn in 1980. (Mon 4/5/15, FOKAB Running Day Winchester)

377. KVF478E ... When the exchange of S B G Bristol VRs for Lodekkas took place, for a short time, the English exchanged buses were operated in their original liveries. While this was barely noticeable with Western SMT, AA977 (KVF478E) from Eastern Counties was used in Edinburgh amongst Eastern Scottish green stablemates. Apart from the Eastern Scottish fleet number, livery changes have yet to be made. (April 1973, St. Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh)

378. LAH490E ... Eastern Scottish AA989, LAH490E Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station)

379. LEL652F ... Hants and Dorset took delivery of this Bristol FLF6B in November 1967 when it was numbered 1568 it later became 1265, LEL652F. It was sold into preservation in the 1980s. (1994, Harrogate)

380. LEL657F ... Hulme Hall Coaches LEL657F, a former Hants & Dorset 1967 Bristol FLF (FLF6L?) with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Fri 13/3/81, Rising Sun, Hazel Grove)

381. LLJ443F ... Preserved Hants & Dorset FLF 1577, LLJ443F, new in December 1967 (Sun 2/1/11, Winchester Bus Station)

382. MAH492E ... Eastern Counties FLF492, MAH492E, Bristol FLF6G / ECW H38/32F, new in June 1967, repainted to poppy red although destined for Central SMT later that year. Behind is an early Leyland National. (Sat 14/4/73, Castle Meadow, Norwich)

383. MHN434E ... United AS 534, MHN434E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. Pretending to be a chameleon and go unnoticed, this seemed to satisfy the clippie as her Barratt built bus. (August 1974, Redcar Bus Station)

384. NHN544E ... United L244, NHN544E, was brand new when snapped in Dean Road, Scarborough. (June 1967, Sun Inn, Dean Road, Scarborough)

385. PBL57F ... Western SMT acquired this 1968 Bristol Lodekka from Thames Valley as part of the NBC-SBG VR-FLF swap in the early 1970s. It was originally D57, PBL57F, in the Thames Valley fleet and became B2432 with Western. (July 1989, Whitesands, Dumfries)

386. SFM250F ... Crosville DFG250, SFM250F, a 1967 Bristol FLF6G/ECW H38/32F, one of the FLFs originally based in the Merseyside area which ended their days in North Wales on special duties. (Fri 30/7/82, Barmouth)

387. SFM250F ... Crosville DFG250, SFM250F, a 1967 Bristol FLF6G/ECW H38/32F. (Sat 21/8/82, Barmouth)

388. SFM253F ... Crosville DFG253, SFM253F a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body (Sat 14/5/77, Manchester Piccadilly)

389. SFM254F ... Crosville DFG254, SFM254F a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork (Sat 25/8/79, Pantymwyn, Flintshire)

390. SRB76F ... Trent 735, SRB76F, was new as Midland General 678 in October 1967. It was a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G (LX) with 4-speed semi-automatic transmission and ECW H38/32F bodywork. (1979, Edward Street, Leeds)

391. TRB576F ... West Yorkshire Road Car Company 748, TRB576F, hurtles down Leeds Road, Rawdon on the 733 service towards Leeds. The vehicle, a Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork was hired in from Trent to cover a shortage of buses for a period during 1979. (Sat 14/7/79, Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds)

392. UEV219E ... Alexander Midland MRD207, UEV219E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Stirling)

393. UEV219E ... This is a former Eastern National FLF despite its triangular Scottish destination display. This bus was new as 2881, UEV219E, and was part of the FLF/VRT swop which occurred in 1971 when it became MRD207 with W. Alexander and Sons (Midland) Ltd. (Sun 15/10/00, Quebec, Canada)

394. UEV219E ... Second view of former Eastern National FLF UEV219E, new as 2881 and was part of the FLF/VRT swop which occurred in 1971 when it became MRD 207 with W. Alexander and Sons (Midland) Ltd. (Sun 15/10/00, Quebec, Canada)

395. UEV220E ... Alexander Midland MRD208, UEV220E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with Eastern Coach Works H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow)

396. UEV220E ... Eastern National 2882, UEV220E, one of the three "E" registered ENOC FLFs in Colchester, just before it was sent to Scotland in October 1971 (October 1971, Colchester Bus Station)

397. WNO973F ... Eastern National BD2885, WNO973F, Bristol FLF / ECW H40/30F. New September 1967, withdrawn January 1982. (Sat 14/7/73, Seaway, Southend)

398. WNO973F ... Do not adjust your set! Here is WNO973F (former 2885) in April 1987 at the Spitalfields depot of Stagecoach. This bus was new in September 1967, and after withdrawal in 1981 passed through APT (dealer), Bracebridge Heath to Ensign (dealer), Purfleet in January 1982, then to W Irvine of Law in February 1982, to Stagecoach, Perth, in January 1984, and was full broken up by Stagecoach by June 1988. (Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

399. WNO973F ... Three former ENOC FLFs seen here with Scottish independent Irvine's of Law in 1982, including on the right ex-ENOC 2885, WNO973F.

400. WNO974F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2886, WNO974F, new in 1967. (July 1978, by the Stone Bridge, Chelmsford)

401. WNO974F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2886, WNO974F (April 1969, Basildon Bus Depot)

402. WNO974F ... By the time this picture was taken in August 1990, WNO974F, formerly Eastern National 2886 was nearing the end of its days. (August 1990, London Road, Great Notley, Braintree)

403. WNO975F ... Rear view of Eastern National FLF6LX 2887, WNO975F (May 1970, Basildon Bus Station)

404. WNO975F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2887, WNO975F, complete with a boiling over radiator (Brentwood)

405. WNO976F ... Eastern National 2888, WNO976F, a semi-automatic FLF6LX. (June 1975, Westcliff-on-Sea)

406. WNO976F ... WNO976F (former Eastern National 2888) is seen here with Pennine Pizza who had several FLFs. They acquired it from Norths (dealer), Sherburn, in April 1983

407. WNO980F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2892, WNO980F, seen here in intermediate livery (NBC green/white, but with yellow ENOC fleetname on the front cowl) (August 1974, Basildon Bus Station)

408. WNO980F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2892, WNO980F, still carrying its inverted T rear blind (1970s, Chelmsford Bus Station)

409. WNO982F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2894, WNO982F (August 1980, Basildon Bus Station)

410. WNO984F ... Eastern National WNO984F (2896) also found its way to Stagecoach, Perth, in April 1982, direct from Ensign (dealer), Purfleet. Scrapped by Jones, Carlton, by October 1984, it is seen here in the Stagecoach yard in Perth, obviously near the end of its days, and alongside former 2789 (SVX278D). (Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

411. WVX525F ... Eastern National SD2898, WVX525F, a semi-automatic FLF6LX, working a rare 400 service from Basildon Bus Station. (1974, Basildon Bus Station)

412. WVX525F ... This view of Southend Seaway terminus dates from 1968, and shows two Eastern National FLF6LX buses - WVX525F and WWC741F- about to depart on 251 and 151 respectively. (1968, Southend Seaway)

413. WVX525F ... Eastern National WVX525F (2898) was the first of the FLF6LXs to be converted for One Man Operation following an accident in September 1972. In the process it lost its Cave Brown Cave heating system. It was sold to W H Fowler & Sons of Holbeach Drove in December 1982, and then to Joe Sykes in Carlton.

414. WVX526F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2899, WVX526F, is awaiting attention after an accident in this view taken sometime in 1969. (1969)

415. WVX527F ... Eastern National HH2900, WVX527F, a semi-automatic Bristol FLF6LX (June 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend)

416. WVX527F ... The first shot of many, featuring the ENOC FLFs that served long and hard in the fleet on 'Top Deck Travel'. ENOC 2900, WVX527F, another of the 1967 31ft Semi autos, was withdrawn by ENOC in 1981, and by 1983 had arrived in the Top Deck fleet where it was named 'Da Bus'. (Fri 19/4/96, outside Top Deck's short lived depot, London Chelsea)

417. WVX527F ... Seen at Peter van der Merwe's in Dordrecht, Holland, this was Eastern National FLF6LX 2900, WVX527F, later 'Da Bus' of Top Deck Travel. It has been substantially rebuilt but retains the semi-auto gearbox and the forward-ascending staircase. The CBC heating has been removed. (Wed 23/10/02, Dordrecht, Holland)

418. WVX528F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2901, WVX528F (June 1976, Basildon Bus Depot)

419. WVX528F ... Former Eastern National 2901, WVX528F, is seen here in September 1987 in the Stagecoach "graveyard" in Perth. (September 1987, Stagecoach)

420. WVX529F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2902, WVX529F (August 1974, Basildon Bus Station)

421. WVX530F ... Seen in the yard of Ensign Bus in 1988, former Eastern National 2903, WVX530F, was sold on to Norths (dealer) in 1981, then quickly to Ensign and to Bus Fare Ltd, Albury, as a mobile hospitality unit (1988, Ensign Bus yard)

422. WVX530F ... Another shot of the former Eastern National 2903 - WVX530F, snapped by Maurice Bateman in a street in Twickenham in May 1991. All ICI decals removed, this was the last sight of the bus on public roads - less than a year later it was locked up in a scrapyard near Slough, where it has stayed ever since. (May 1991, London Twickenham)

423. WVX531F ... This sad sight of former 2904, WVX531F, at Norths (dealer) in Sherburn near Leeds is particularly pointed as this was never supposed to happen. WVX was sold on to Norths from ENOC in June 1982, and saw service with the nearby Knottingley Emblems Jazz Band. A frequent visitor to Norths, this bus was wrongly diagnosed as having a cracked engine block in late 1990, so the Emblems got a new bus, and WVX was put out to pasture - but the inevitable happened. (September 1991, Norths (dealer), Sherburn near Leeds)

424. WVX532F ... Many ex-ENOC FLFs were sold on through dealers to the young Stagecoach company in Perth in 1982/3. Former 2905, WVX532F, was one that lasted longer than most. Paul even contemplated buying this bus from Stagecoach when he was looking for parts for AVX975G, but the price strangely increased between phone calls by £2000, and so WVX stayed in Perth. Seen here in November 1988, breaking up on site for spares was well underway. (November 1998, Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

425. WVX532F ... This unusual shot dates from January 1984, and is taken in the Spitalfield yard of Stagecoach. Three former Eastern National FLF6LXs can be seen in this view - on the extreme left, a glimpse of AEV820F in Stagecoach livery. In the middle is WVX532F, still in ENOC/NBC green and white livery. Nearest to the camera are the remains of AEV812F (ex-2918), which was sadly destroyed by fire late in 1983 (January 1984, Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

426. WVX533F ... Four ex Eastern National FLF6LXs 2892, 2901, 2904 and 2906 new in 1967 and 1968. (Sat 26/6/82)

427. WWC742F ... Eastern National FLF WG2912, WWC742F at Wood Green in 1981, not that long before closure. (May 1981, London Wood Green Depot)

428. WWC742F ... Second shot of Eastern National FLF WG2912, WWC742F in 1981 (May 1981, London Wood Green Depot)

429. WWC742F ... WWC742F was a 1967 semi-Automatic FLF6LX numbered 2912 in the ENOC Fleet, and was withdrawn in June 1982, passing to Norths (dealer) of Sherburn. By August 1982, it had joined the fleet of Scottish independent Wilson's Supreme Travel of Carnwath. During its time with Wilson's, WWC lost its front upper deck opening windows, and several hoppers and sliders on each side. Not exactly sure when, but this bus passed through London Bus Export Company and was exported to the US. (Tue 3/9/91, Farmington, New York, USA)

430. WWC742F ... Wilson of Carnwath, WWC742F, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6LX built in 1967 with ECW H40/30F bodywork. (April 1985, Carnwath)

431. WWC743F ... Ugly as the back-end of a bus? Actually, I always thought the rear of an FLF to be quite handsome - more so when the rear upturned 'T' destination blinds were fitted. This view from April 1996, outside the Top Deck workshop in Chelsea sees former 2913, WWC743F, alongside former 2875, STW763D, being prepared for the summer season of trips and tours. (April 1996, Chelsea)

432. AEV812F ... This unusual shot dates from January 1984, and is taken in the Spitalfield yard of Stagecoach. Three former Eastern National FLF6LXs can be seen in this view - on the extreme left, a glimpse of AEV820F in Stagecoach livery. In the middle is WVX532F, still in ENOC/NBC green and white livery. Nearest to the camera are the remains of AEV812F (ex-2918), which was sadly destroyed by fire late in 1983 (January 1984, Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

433. AEV813F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2919, AEV813F. This bus was destroyed by fire in Prittlewell depot in 1981. (August 1968, leaving Basildon Bus Station)

434. AEV814F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2920, AEV814F. (early 1970s, Basildon Bus Station)

435. AEV814F ... One of the May 1968 semi-automatic FLF6LX deliveries, this bus (2920, AEV814F) served with Eastern National until 1981, and was sold on to Norths (dealer) of Sherburn, then to Gwyneth M Hancock, Greetland, who had fitted the bus out as "Changes Boutique" by June 1983. By May 1985, however, 2920 had been sold on again to John Waddingtons of Leeds, who used the bus as a mobile showroom for their board games. (Wed 24/5/95, Antwerp, Belgium)

436. AEV816F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2922, AEV816F (May 1977, Basildon Bus Station)

437. AEV816F ... Eastern National BN2922, AEV816F, Bristol FLF / ECW H40/30F, new May 1968, sold June 1982. (Sat 20/1/73, St. Edwards Way, Romford)

438. AEV817F ... Eastern National SD2923, AEV817F, Bristol FLF / ECW. New May 1968, withdrawn June 1982. (Sat 20/1/73, St. Edwards Way, Romford)

439. AEV817F ... Eastern National FLF6LX SD2923, AEV817F, seen at Tottenham Hale one way system on its way to Wood Green. (May 1981, Broad Lane, Tottenham Hale)

440. AEV818F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2924, AEV818F (June 1970, Basildon Depot)

441. AEV820F ... In April 1982, Stagecoach of Perth acquired former Eastern National 2926, FLF6LX AEV820F. This shot shows it in full Stagecoach livery at their Perth yard. It was withdrawn with accident damage in January 1985 and presumably scrapped on site along with so many other of their ex-ENOC FLFs. (Stagecoach, Spittalfield, Perth)

442. AVW396F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2927, AVW396F, in Tesco red livery. This was one of the ENOC FLFs converted for OMO use (August 1979, Basildon Depot)

443. AVW396F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2927, AVW396F (March 1977, Basildon Depot)

444. AVW397F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2928, AVW397F (early 1972, emerging from EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend)

445. AVW397F ... Eastern National MN2928, AVW397F, a Bristol FLF6LX / ECW, new as H40/30F in July 1968. Converted to OMO by Marshall, Cambridge May 1973 and further rebuilt (with staircase reversal) to H37/30F by Eastern National in July 1974. (Summer 1978, Maldon Depot)

446. AVW397F ... This yellow open topper is no less than former Eastern National 2928, AVW397F. This bus was one of the ENOC FLFs converted for OMO operation, but in April 1979 was loaned to United Counties, then in June 1979 to Alder Valley, before returning to ENOC in November 1979. Never reinstated, 2928 was sold to Ensign (dealer) in December 1980, and exported to Hong Kong in May 1981. It joined the Citybus fleet with number B21, and was converted to open top by January 1985. (Fri 15/11/85, Citybus yard in Tsuen Wan MTR Station, Hong Kong)

447. AVW397F ... Former ENOC FLF 2928, AVW397F, which was exported to Hong Kong in May 1981. (Mon 29/12/86, Citybus's Tsuen Wan Depot, Hong Kong)

448. AVW397F ... Hong Kong registered CR2146, former ENOC FLF 2928, AVW397F, which was exported to Hong Kong in May 1981. (Wed 16/12/87, Ocean Park, Hong Kong)

449. AVW397F ... Hong Kong registered CR2146, former ENOC FLF 2928, AVW397F, which was exported to Hong Kong in May 1981. (December 1987, Ocean Park, Hong Kong)

450. AVW397F ... Hong Kong registered CR2146, former ENOC FLF 2928, AVW397F, which was exported to Hong Kong in May 1981, seen outside the City Hall, by the Star Ferry. (May 1987, City Hall, Hong Kong)

451. AVW398F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2929, AVW398F, seen just after conversion to OMO. (Summer 1973, Basildon Bus Station)

452. AVW398F ... AVW398F was new to Eastern National in July 1968 as 2929. In 1973, it was one of the FLFs converted by ENOC for one man operation, but saw little service in that guise. (Wed 28/5/97, Venlo, Netherlands)

453. AVW398F ... Former Eastern National FLF 2929, AVW398F with W H Fowler & Sons, taken on an EBEG visit (March 1986, Holbeach Drove, near Crowland)

454. AVW399F ... Eastern National BN2930, AVW399F, an FLF6LX Semi Automatic. This FLF had the dubious honour of starring in many episodes of 'On The Buses'. (November 1968, Basildon Depot)

455. AVW399F ... Second view of Eastern National SD2930, AVW399F, an FLF6LX Semi Automatic. (1971/2, London Wood Green Depot)

456. AVW399F ... Another shot of former Eastern National FLF 2930, AVW399F, in New Zealand apples livery, which it wore after the Rabbit phones livery.

457. AVW399F ... AVW399F was delivered to ENOC in July 1968 as 2930. When withdrawn in 1981, it was sold on to Norths, Sherburn, then by October 1983 had passed to Horsell Graphics, Leeds, as a mobile exhibition unit, and toured Europe. By April 1985, it was back at Norths, and was sold in 1986 to Moodies Exhibition Services in Petersfield, with whom it served under various liveries, including Hamlyn Books, the "Bugs Bunny Road Show", Rabbit Phones, Lorius/Seiko watches and Enza New Zealand Apples. (December 1992, Croydon)

458. AVW401F ... Eastern National 2942, AVW401F, a former FLF6LX Coach (2610), seen here after conversion to bus specification. (June 1976, Colchester Bus Depot)

459. AVW401F ... Eastern National FLF6LX AVW401F, originally 2610/2942, seen here in driver training livery, renumbered 9006 (June 1979, Basildon Depot)

460. AVW402F ... AVW402F was new as Eastern National coach 2611, then became bus 2943 before being withdrawn in 1981. Rebuilt as "The Golden Arrow" hospitality unit by Eastern National Engineering in Chelmsford, it was sold on to Arrow Exhibition Services in Maidstone in December 1981.

461. AVW403F ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2612, AVW403F, in dual purpose livery (February 1972, Basildon Depot)

462. AVW403F ... Eastern National BN2612, AVW403F, one of the beautiful FLF6LX Semi Auto Coaches (August 1968, Basildon Depot)

463. AVW403F ... Originally Eastern National FLF coach 2612, then bus 2944, AVW403F was sold on to Essex County Council in Chelmsford in December 1981, and was then converted to a mobile youth centre for use on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex. Between 1983 and 1988 the bus was driven by volunteers through the lanes of Bradwell, Southminster, St Lawrence and other small villages as The Dengie Jubilee Bus Association. (January 1990, Purfleet)

464. AVX973G ... Eastern National FLF6LX BN2931, AVX973G, with ECW H40/30F body, the last bus-bodied FLF into the ENOC fleet in 1968. It was withdrawn in 1981. (October 1971, Mercury Gardens/St. Edwards Way, Romford)

465. AVX973G ... Second shot of Eastern National FLF6LX 2931, AVX973G. (1970s, London Wood Green Depot)

466. AVX973G ... Third shot of Eastern National FLF6LX 2931, AVX973G. (1970s, London Wood Green Depot)

467. AVX973G ... This great shot of AVX973G, former Eastern National 2931, was taken by Andy Meadows, and shows this bus after sale to V D H and G W Coleman (L Coleman & Sons) of Leverington. The bus had passed from ENOC to North (dealer) in June 1982 , then to Colemans in September 1982. (1983)

468. AVX974G ... Eastern National FLF6LX 2945, AVX974G, new as double-deck coach 2613 (August 1975, Basildon Bus Station)

469. AVX974G ... The rear of the saloon and the luggage compartment of Eastern National FLF6G 2613, AVX974G, in May 1974 when on hire to United Counties - it was on hire from 10/2/73 to 1/12/74. (Sat 4/5/74)

470. AVX975G ... Eastern National FLF6LX Coach 2614, AVX975G - the 'official' ENOC shot taken when new near to Prittlewell Garage. (August 1968, near to Prittlewell Depot, Southend)

471. AVX975G ... Paul Harrison's personal favourite - mainly because he's owned it since 1988! AVX975G was new to ENOC as coach 2614 in August 1968. (1998, Faversham)

472. AVX975G ... Photographed at the launch preview of Paul Harrison's former Eastern National FLF AVX975G, after a restoration project lasting almost 16 years, newly restored both inside and out to its original coach condition. AVX was new to ENOC as coach 2614 in August 1968, the last Lodekka chassis numerically, ENOC's last new half-cab bus, and one of only five 31ft, semi automatic Coaches. (Sat 19/9/09, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island)

473. AVX975G ... Newly restored Eastern National FLF Coach, 2614, AVX975G, en route for a return to Victoria Coach Station (Sat 26/9/09, Basildon Bus Station)

474. RHN946F ... Central Scottish BE375, RHN946F, a Bristol FLF6G built in 1968 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

475. RHN949F ... Eastern Scottish AA996, RHN949F, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1968 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (July 1977, Airdrie Bus Station)

476. RHN950F ... Eastern Scottish AA997, RHN950F, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1968 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (August 1978, St Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh)

477. SFM256F ... Crosville DFG256, SFM256F, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1968 with ECW H38/32F bodywork. (June 1969, Lower Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme)

478. SFM259 ... Crosville DFG259, SFM259F, a 1968 Bristol FLF6G/ECW H38/32F. One of the duties the FLFs were used on when transferred to North Wales was an extensive series of school services from Bangor. (Mon 30/6/80, Llanfairfechan)

479. SHN253F ... United AS 553, SHN253F, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1968 with Eastern Coach Works H38/32F bodywork. (July 1971, Redcar High Street (almost opposite the bus station))

480. SHN256F ... United 556, SHN256F, a 1968 Bristol FLF6LX is shown climbing out of Whitley Bay and about to cross the North Tyneside Loop Line, between Monkseaton and Whitley Bay railway stations. (1972, Whitley Bay)

481. THN262F ... For all rear view fans, United fans and Bristol fans, here is ex United L262, THN262F, still in Tilling red/cream but with Western fleetnames and adverts standing at Anderston Bus Station, Glasgow in March 1973. The conductor has obviously realised there is such a thing as a rear number screen, and has correctly displayed it for the service to Eaglesham. Comparing the reds, there doesn't seem to be much difference in this slide anyway between Western and United. (March 1973, Anderston Bus Station, Glasgow)

482. TRB576F ... Former Midland General 309, TRB576F, is a Bristol FLF6G with an ECW H38/32F body, dating from 1968. (Sun 27/8/95, Kilnsey Show, near Skipton)

483. TRB576F ... One time Midland General semi-automatic Bristol FLF 309, TRB576F, spent over 30 years as a mobile pizza parlour in the north of England before moving across the water to Dublin in 2014. Now owned by Bryce Odgers and trading as the ‘Eco Bus Café’, it provided me with a welcome place for a food break and reminded me of student days during the late 1970s in Nottingham, where it was a regular sight. (Sat 26/9/15, Second Dublin Port Rally)

484. YNU351G ... Midland General 313, YNU351G, a 1968 Bristol FLF6G in Midland Generals non-THC standard blue livery. (Sun 11/9/05)

485. YNU351G ... Midland General YNU351G, new to MGO in September 1968 and withdrawn in August 1979, sold to Arthur Webb in September 1997 and still owned today by Arthur. (Sat 8/9/18, Awsworth Bypass)