SCT '61 Photo Index
Bristol SU
Bristol SU
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1. 338EDV
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 624, 338EDV, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in October 1960
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2009, Alton
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 624, 338EDV, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in October 1960
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2009, Alton
2. 338EDV
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 624, 338EDV, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW body new as B36F in October 1960. It's seen at Maiden Bradley during the Warminster Vintage Bus Running Day on a day off from its role as PSV with Weaver of Weymouth.
Photo taken Sunday 28 September 1997, Maiden Bradley, Wilts
Preserved ex-Western and Southern National 624, 338EDV, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW body new as B36F in October 1960. It's seen at Maiden Bradley during the Warminster Vintage Bus Running Day on a day off from its role as PSV with Weaver of Weymouth.
Photo taken Sunday 28 September 1997, Maiden Bradley, Wilts
3. 671COD
Island Bus Service (Woodcock), Isles of Scilly, 671COD, a Bristol SUS4A built in 1960 with ECW B30F bodywork.
Photo taken ca June 1978, Scilly Isles Airport
Island Bus Service (Woodcock), Isles of Scilly, 671COD, a Bristol SUS4A built in 1960 with ECW B30F bodywork.
Photo taken ca June 1978, Scilly Isles Airport
4. 672COD
Time to reveal my all time favourite bus - the wonderful Bristol SUS4A with ECW B30F. This one is Western National 600 although it had been allocated fleet number 2620 but was changed to 600 before entering service in the SW including allocated to Penzance for the trips to Mousehole. Registration number is 672COD. No jokes about is this what the cod war was about, or how many elastic bands do you need to carry as spare - I've heard all these before and we know small is beautiful.
Photo taken Friday 17 September 2010, Loddiswell Butts in sunny Devon
Time to reveal my all time favourite bus - the wonderful Bristol SUS4A with ECW B30F. This one is Western National 600 although it had been allocated fleet number 2620 but was changed to 600 before entering service in the SW including allocated to Penzance for the trips to Mousehole. Registration number is 672COD. No jokes about is this what the cod war was about, or how many elastic bands do you need to carry as spare - I've heard all these before and we know small is beautiful.
Photo taken Friday 17 September 2010, Loddiswell Butts in sunny Devon
5. 672COD
Western National 600, 672COD, is a Bristol SUS4A with an ECW B30F body dating from 1960.
Photo taken August 1968, Penzance Bus Station
Western National 600, 672COD, is a Bristol SUS4A with an ECW B30F body dating from 1960.
Photo taken August 1968, Penzance Bus Station
6. 673COD
Western National 601, 673COD, a Bristol SUS4A with ECW B30F body, was one of a batch of midi-buses introduced in 1960 to negotiate the narrow streets and lanes of Devon and Cornwall.
Photo taken 1968, Mousehole
Western National 601, 673COD, a Bristol SUS4A with ECW B30F body, was one of a batch of midi-buses introduced in 1960 to negotiate the narrow streets and lanes of Devon and Cornwall.
Photo taken 1968, Mousehole
7. 675COD
Western National 603, 675COD, a Bristol SUS4A with ECW B30F body, new in 1960
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Brislington Park & Ride
Western National 603, 675COD, a Bristol SUS4A with ECW B30F body, new in 1960
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 2013, Brislington Park & Ride
8. 675COD
675COD is a Bristol SUS4A dating from 1960 and one of only 3 preserved SUS vehicles.
Photo taken Thursday 18 June 2020, Eardisland
675COD is a Bristol SUS4A dating from 1960 and one of only 3 preserved SUS vehicles.
Photo taken Thursday 18 June 2020, Eardisland
9. 323EDV
Southern National 621, 323EDV, was a Bristol SUL4A with an ECW B36F body dating from 1961. On its left is 1775, TUO491, a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1955 while oOn the right is 1217, a Bristol LL6B with an ECW FB39F body dating from 1958.
Photo taken 1968, Padstow former railway station yard
Southern National 621, 323EDV, was a Bristol SUL4A with an ECW B36F body dating from 1961. On its left is 1775, TUO491, a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B45F body dating from 1955 while oOn the right is 1217, a Bristol LL6B with an ECW FB39F body dating from 1958.
Photo taken 1968, Padstow former railway station yard
10. 325EDV
Southern National 623, 325EDV, was a Bristol SUL4A with an ECW B36F body dating from 1961. Its 4-cyclinder engine would be under great strain as it operated this hilly and circuitous route.
Photo taken 1968, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
Southern National 623, 325EDV, was a Bristol SUL4A with an ECW B36F body dating from 1961. Its 4-cyclinder engine would be under great strain as it operated this hilly and circuitous route.
Photo taken 1968, Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
11. 348EDV
At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet with in the centre former Western National 634, 348EDV, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1961. Withdrawn in 1972 it passed to North's who quickly sold it on to Garforth Comprehensive School (whose name is actually marked on the windscreen here).
Photo taken June 1972, Premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet with in the centre former Western National 634, 348EDV, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1961. Withdrawn in 1972 it passed to North's who quickly sold it on to Garforth Comprehensive School (whose name is actually marked on the windscreen here).
Photo taken June 1972, Premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
12. 351EDV
351EDV, a former Western National 1961 Bristol SUL4A was snapped at Waterhall, near Brighton in June 2003. It was in amazingly original condition apart from the lack of seats, right down to its interior light fittings & operative bell cord. The cab was also in as withdrawn condition right down to a bracket to mount a Setright machine. The owner still had the bus in 2012 in running order.
Photo taken Wednesday 18 June 2003, Waterhall, near Brighton
351EDV, a former Western National 1961 Bristol SUL4A was snapped at Waterhall, near Brighton in June 2003. It was in amazingly original condition apart from the lack of seats, right down to its interior light fittings & operative bell cord. The cab was also in as withdrawn condition right down to a bracket to mount a Setright machine. The owner still had the bus in 2012 in running order.
Photo taken Wednesday 18 June 2003, Waterhall, near Brighton
13. 351EDV
A recent view of former Western National 351EDV, a 1961 Bristol SUL4A
Photo taken Saturday 13 July 2013, near Shoreham
A recent view of former Western National 351EDV, a 1961 Bristol SUL4A
Photo taken Saturday 13 July 2013, near Shoreham
14. 270KTA
Western National 420, 270KTA, following by Western National 425, 275KTA. 420 was converted to dual purpose, whereas 425 remained as a coach. Both are Bristol SUL4A from 1962. Owned by David Sheppard junior and senior respectively.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Teignmouth
Western National 420, 270KTA, following by Western National 425, 275KTA. 420 was converted to dual purpose, whereas 425 remained as a coach. Both are Bristol SUL4A from 1962. Owned by David Sheppard junior and senior respectively.
Photo taken Saturday 30 June 2012, Teignmouth
15. 271KTA
Former Western National 1221, 271KTA, is a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F dating from 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 2 July 2023, Stroud College
Former Western National 1221, 271KTA, is a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F dating from 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 2 July 2023, Stroud College
16. 274KTA
Preserved former Western National 274KTA, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body. It entered service in July 1962 with fleet number 424, converted to DP33F in April 1968, renumbered as 1224 in June 1971 and finally withdrawn in November 1979.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
Preserved former Western National 274KTA, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body. It entered service in July 1962 with fleet number 424, converted to DP33F in April 1968, renumbered as 1224 in June 1971 and finally withdrawn in November 1979.
Photo taken Sunday 20 July 2003, Alton
17. 274KTA
Western National 424, 274KTA, seen in Plymouth, was a Bristol SUL4A with an Eastern Coachworks C33F body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 19 May 1968, Plymouth
Western National 424, 274KTA, seen in Plymouth, was a Bristol SUL4A with an Eastern Coachworks C33F body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 19 May 1968, Plymouth
18. 275KTA
Former Western National 425, 275KTA, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body new in July 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 4 May 2003, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Former Western National 425, 275KTA, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body new in July 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 4 May 2003, Madeira Drive, Brighton
19. 275KTA
Channel Coachways 275KTA, former Western National 425, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body new in July 1962.
Photo taken Southend Airport
Channel Coachways 275KTA, former Western National 425, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body new in July 1962.
Photo taken Southend Airport
20. 276KTA
276KTA, Western National 426 was a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body new in 1962 and is seen at Victoria Coach Station early in 1963 with the remains of a snowfall evident.
Photo taken early 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
276KTA, Western National 426 was a Bristol SUL4A with ECW C33F body new in 1962 and is seen at Victoria Coach Station early in 1963 with the remains of a snowfall evident.
Photo taken early 1963, London Victoria Coach Station
21. 286KTA
286KTA is a 1962 Bristol SUL4A/ECW DP33F new to Western National as their 434. In 1971 it was renumbered 1234 and sold in December 1979. It was refurbished and saw service in Guernsey with Guernsey Motor Co. later Guernseybus, as 154 and registered 31916.
Photo taken Saturday 20 September 2014, Kingsbridge
286KTA is a 1962 Bristol SUL4A/ECW DP33F new to Western National as their 434. In 1971 it was renumbered 1234 and sold in December 1979. It was refurbished and saw service in Guernsey with Guernsey Motor Co. later Guernseybus, as 154 and registered 31916.
Photo taken Saturday 20 September 2014, Kingsbridge
22. 811BWR
West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, seen on the 2007 Aire Valley Running day.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley Bus Station
West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, seen on the 2007 Aire Valley Running day.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley Bus Station
23. 811BWR
811BWR is a Bristol SUL4A, West Yorkshire SMA5 new in 1962. It has an ECW B36F body.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field
811BWR is a Bristol SUL4A, West Yorkshire SMA5 new in 1962. It has an ECW B36F body.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field
24. 811BWR
West Yorkshire Road Car did not buy any Bristol SC4LKs but did purchase a number of the successor SU chassis SMA5 811BWR dates from 1962 and has an Albion engine. The body had much in common with the concurrent Bristol MW
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 2013, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
West Yorkshire Road Car did not buy any Bristol SC4LKs but did purchase a number of the successor SU chassis SMA5 811BWR dates from 1962 and has an Albion engine. The body had much in common with the concurrent Bristol MW
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 2013, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
25. 811BWR
Preserved West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, with owner Trevor Leach driving.
Photo taken Saturday 18 September 2010, Kingsbridge
Preserved West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, with owner Trevor Leach driving.
Photo taken Saturday 18 September 2010, Kingsbridge
26. 862RAE
Primrose Valley Coaches of Filey owned this ECW B30F Bristol SUS4A, 862RAE, it had been Bristol Omnibus 301 when new in 1962. It had been acquired some months earlier but had not been repainted when taken on Redcar sea-front.
Photo taken March 1972, Esplanade, Redcar
Primrose Valley Coaches of Filey owned this ECW B30F Bristol SUS4A, 862RAE, it had been Bristol Omnibus 301 when new in 1962. It had been acquired some months earlier but had not been repainted when taken on Redcar sea-front.
Photo taken March 1972, Esplanade, Redcar
27. 863DYG
At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet is former York West Yorkshire YSMA11, 863DYG, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken July 1972, premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet is former York West Yorkshire YSMA11, 863DYG, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken July 1972, premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
28. AHN901B
United AS 1995, AHN901B, a Bristol SUL4A built in 1964 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Ripon
United AS 1995, AHN901B, a Bristol SUL4A built in 1964 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Ripon
29. AHN901B
United Automobile 1995 (originally S1), AHN901B, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1964.
Photo taken 1973, UA Ripon Depot
United Automobile 1995 (originally S1), AHN901B, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1964.
Photo taken 1973, UA Ripon Depot
30. AHN902B
United AS 1996, AHN902B, a Bristol SUL4A built in 1964 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Bus Station, Ripon
United AS 1996, AHN902B, a Bristol SUL4A built in 1964 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Bus Station, Ripon
31. CHN4C
United AS 1998, CHN4C, a Bristol SUL4A built in 1964 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
United AS 1998, CHN4C, a Bristol SUL4A built in 1964 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
32. BDV248C
Island Bus Service (Woodcock), Isles of Scilly, BDV248C, aBristol SUL4A built in 1965 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken ca June 1978, Scilly Isles Airport
Island Bus Service (Woodcock), Isles of Scilly, BDV248C, aBristol SUL4A built in 1965 with ECW B36F bodywork.
Photo taken ca June 1978, Scilly Isles Airport
33. BDV249C
Western National 668, BDV249C, a Bristol SUL4A / ECW new in 1965.
Photo taken Tuesday 22 July 1969, Riverside Road, Lynmouth
Western National 668, BDV249C, a Bristol SUL4A / ECW new in 1965.
Photo taken Tuesday 22 July 1969, Riverside Road, Lynmouth
34. BDV252C
Specially opened up for some SU fans, this two road shed contains BDV252C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body acquired in January this year by David Sheppard Junior to go with his SUL coach 270KTA.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2016, private site in Devon
Specially opened up for some SU fans, this two road shed contains BDV252C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body acquired in January this year by David Sheppard Junior to go with his SUL coach 270KTA.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2016, private site in Devon
35. BDV252C
Former Western National 671, BDV252C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1965, but seen here at the premises of Cadman's of Thorne whilst owned by the Northfield Middle School, who had acquired it from North's, the dealer, in 1978.
Photo taken October 1982, Cadman's premises, Thorne Moorends, nr. Doncaster
Former Western National 671, BDV252C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1965, but seen here at the premises of Cadman's of Thorne whilst owned by the Northfield Middle School, who had acquired it from North's, the dealer, in 1978.
Photo taken October 1982, Cadman's premises, Thorne Moorends, nr. Doncaster
36. EWT384C
West Yorkshire SMA15, EWT384C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in January 1965.
Photo taken August 1971, Gracious Street, Knaresborough
West Yorkshire SMA15, EWT384C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in January 1965.
Photo taken August 1971, Gracious Street, Knaresborough
37. 31902
Guernsey Bus was formed from the old Guernsey Railways and Guernsey Motors fleet and was for a time owned by Trafalgar House who used a variety of small Bristol chassis bought second hand from the UK mainland. Many of the early example were Bristol SU chassis with ECW bodywork. Seen at L'Ancresse is 129, 31902, a 1966 Bristol SU4A with ECW bus body which was new to Southern National as their 689, EDV552D, and was withdrawn by Western National in 1979.
Photo taken Sunday 21 July 1985, L'Ancresse, Guernsey
Guernsey Bus was formed from the old Guernsey Railways and Guernsey Motors fleet and was for a time owned by Trafalgar House who used a variety of small Bristol chassis bought second hand from the UK mainland. Many of the early example were Bristol SU chassis with ECW bodywork. Seen at L'Ancresse is 129, 31902, a 1966 Bristol SU4A with ECW bus body which was new to Southern National as their 689, EDV552D, and was withdrawn by Western National in 1979.
Photo taken Sunday 21 July 1985, L'Ancresse, Guernsey
38. EDV555D
EDV555D is a Western National SUL4A which has been fully restored and was back on the road in May 2019. It was new in 1966 and withdrawn in 1979. It is a B36F with ECW body.
Photo taken Saturday 21 September 2019, Ilbert Road, Kingsbridge
EDV555D is a Western National SUL4A which has been fully restored and was back on the road in May 2019. It was new in 1966 and withdrawn in 1979. It is a B36F with ECW body.
Photo taken Saturday 21 September 2019, Ilbert Road, Kingsbridge