SCT '61 Photo Index
Bedford A/D/C/J types
Bedford A/D/C/J types
Primarily a goods chassis but many were adapted for P.S.V. use by converting the chassis to forward control.
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1. MWU749K
New to the R.A.F. as 02 AC 48 in 1956, this Bedford A3LZG had a Harrington body which had been B10F with the R.A.F. as a crew carrier but had been upseated to B22F and re-registered MWU749K when sold in December 1971 to Darfield Foulstone High School, Darfield.
New to the R.A.F. as 02 AC 48 in 1956, this Bedford A3LZG had a Harrington body which had been B10F with the R.A.F. as a crew carrier but had been upseated to B22F and re-registered MWU749K when sold in December 1971 to Darfield Foulstone High School, Darfield.
2. DJP646
Smith, Wigan DJP646 was a Bedford D4LZ3 with Plaxton C24F body new in May 1958 and is seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station
Smith, Wigan DJP646 was a Bedford D4LZ3 with Plaxton C24F body new in May 1958 and is seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station
3. HCN551
HCN551 was a Bedford D4LZ1 with Plaxton C29F bodywork which had been new to Thirlwell, Gateshead in 1958, passing to Bell’s of Stamfordham in February 1965. It is seen with Armstrong’s of Westerhope who acquired it in January 1968.
Photo taken 1969, Wentworth Car Park, Hexham
HCN551 was a Bedford D4LZ1 with Plaxton C29F bodywork which had been new to Thirlwell, Gateshead in 1958, passing to Bell’s of Stamfordham in February 1965. It is seen with Armstrong’s of Westerhope who acquired it in January 1968.
Photo taken 1969, Wentworth Car Park, Hexham
4. PUT659
Brown, Markfield PUT659 seen at Ascot was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple C29F body new in March 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Brown, Markfield PUT659 seen at Ascot was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple C29F body new in March 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
5. VCD984
King Harry Coaches, Mylor, Cornwall, VCD984, a Bedford C4Z2/Duple C24F, new in 1958.
Photo taken August 2020, Mylor, Cornwall
King Harry Coaches, Mylor, Cornwall, VCD984, a Bedford C4Z2/Duple C24F, new in 1958.
Photo taken August 2020, Mylor, Cornwall
6. 2435AC
Richards Bros, Moylegrove 2435AC, seen at Haverfordwest, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple Midland B30F body. It was acquired in May 1969 from Davies, Pencader 58 to whom it was new in March 1959, having been registered by a dealer.
Photo taken Saturday 4 July 1970, Haverfordwest
Richards Bros, Moylegrove 2435AC, seen at Haverfordwest, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple Midland B30F body. It was acquired in May 1969 from Davies, Pencader 58 to whom it was new in March 1959, having been registered by a dealer.
Photo taken Saturday 4 July 1970, Haverfordwest
7. 999FPG
999FPG of Comfy, Farnham was a Bedford D4LZ2 with a Plaxton Consort C25F body seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station
999FPG of Comfy, Farnham was a Bedford D4LZ2 with a Plaxton Consort C25F body seen on Ebury Bridge awaiting the start of the the 1959 British Coach Rally.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Ebury Bridge, near London Victoria Coach Station
8. NCF888
Mulley, Ixworth 57, NCF888, a Bedford C5Z1, with a Duple C29F body, had been new in July 1959, and was seen at Ascot Race Course.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1963, Ascot Race Course
Mulley, Ixworth 57, NCF888, a Bedford C5Z1, with a Duple C29F body, had been new in July 1959, and was seen at Ascot Race Course.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1963, Ascot Race Course
9. NDO502
Brown (Browne's Transport (Redhill)), Smallfield NDO502, a Bedford CAV with a Martin Walter 11 seat body (one of a pair NDO 502/3) seen at the terminus in Clarendon Road, Redhill of the route from there to Horley (Station).
Photo taken Saturday 30 January 1960, Clarendon Road, Redhill
Brown (Browne's Transport (Redhill)), Smallfield NDO502, a Bedford CAV with a Martin Walter 11 seat body (one of a pair NDO 502/3) seen at the terminus in Clarendon Road, Redhill of the route from there to Horley (Station).
Photo taken Saturday 30 January 1960, Clarendon Road, Redhill
10. OTY208
GH Williams, Llithfaen, OTY208, a Bedford C5Z1 built in 1959 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork. Subsequently preserved and new to Tait, Morpeth.
Photo taken August 1987, Garage, Llithfaen
GH Williams, Llithfaen, OTY208, a Bedford C5Z1 built in 1959 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork. Subsequently preserved and new to Tait, Morpeth.
Photo taken August 1987, Garage, Llithfaen
11. UHJ842
A rear view of preserved UHJ842, a Bedford C4Z2 with Duple Super Vista C29F body, new in 1959 to Rochford Hospital, and latterly with BJS Travel of Southend-on-Sea.
Photo taken Sunday 3 August 1986, The Stray, Harrogate
A rear view of preserved UHJ842, a Bedford C4Z2 with Duple Super Vista C29F body, new in 1959 to Rochford Hospital, and latterly with BJS Travel of Southend-on-Sea.
Photo taken Sunday 3 August 1986, The Stray, Harrogate
12. UYL712
Acquired from the Ministry of Aviation, London W.C.2, in April 1962, British European Airways 6512, UYL712, was a Bedford J4A2 which had been new in 1958 to the Ministry of Transport & Civil Aviation, London W,C,1, passing to the Ministry of Aviation, London W.C,2, in October 1959.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Heathrow Airport
Acquired from the Ministry of Aviation, London W.C.2, in April 1962, British European Airways 6512, UYL712, was a Bedford J4A2 which had been new in 1958 to the Ministry of Transport & Civil Aviation, London W,C,1, passing to the Ministry of Aviation, London W.C,2, in October 1959.
Photo taken February/March 1966, Heathrow Airport
13. VHO444
One of the smaller size entrants in the British Coach Rally was VHO444, a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple C29F body belonging to Durrant, Alfold, seen in Sutherland Street before starting the journey to Brighton from Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Sutherland Street, London
One of the smaller size entrants in the British Coach Rally was VHO444, a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple C29F body belonging to Durrant, Alfold, seen in Sutherland Street before starting the journey to Brighton from Victoria Coach Station.
Photo taken Saturday 18 April 1959, Sutherland Street, London
14. VOR153
Seen at the Regents Park car park was VOR153 a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort III C29F body new to Glider & Blue, Bishops Waltham in June 1959 and seen here in its last year with them.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 1971, Regents Park, London
Seen at the Regents Park car park was VOR153 a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort III C29F body new to Glider & Blue, Bishops Waltham in June 1959 and seen here in its last year with them.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 1971, Regents Park, London
15. WGG623
The now defunct Carruthers of New Abbey operated from there to Dumfries with a wide selection of vehicles over the years. Seen at the outer terminus in New Abbey in August 1973 is this former MacBrayne Bedford C5 with Duple Midland bus body, WGG623, dating from 1959.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1973, New Abbey
The now defunct Carruthers of New Abbey operated from there to Dumfries with a wide selection of vehicles over the years. Seen at the outer terminus in New Abbey in August 1973 is this former MacBrayne Bedford C5 with Duple Midland bus body, WGG623, dating from 1959.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1973, New Abbey
16. WGG624
Macbrayne 23, WGG624, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple Midland B28F body dating from 1959.
Photo taken August, 1962, Fort William Pier Terminal
Macbrayne 23, WGG624, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple Midland B28F body dating from 1959.
Photo taken August, 1962, Fort William Pier Terminal
17. WGG624
Seven Bedford C5Z1s, with Duple Midland B28F bodies, were new to MacBrayne, Glasgow in 1959. Number 23, WGG624, seen here at Fort William, was transferred to Highland Omnibuses Limited in May 1970 as number C3.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1965, Fort William
Seven Bedford C5Z1s, with Duple Midland B28F bodies, were new to MacBrayne, Glasgow in 1959. Number 23, WGG624, seen here at Fort William, was transferred to Highland Omnibuses Limited in May 1970 as number C3.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1965, Fort William
18. WGG626
MacBrayne, Glasgow 25, WGG626, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple Midland B28F body, new in June 1959, and was seen at Fort William.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Fort William
MacBrayne, Glasgow 25, WGG626, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple Midland B28F body, new in June 1959, and was seen at Fort William.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Fort William
19. WGG630
Preserved MacBraynes 36, WGG630, a Bedford C5Z1 with Duple body new in 1959 and currently under restoration. Seen on the premises of Hebridean Coaches in August 2013.
Photo taken August 2013, Howmore, South Uist, Hebrides
Preserved MacBraynes 36, WGG630, a Bedford C5Z1 with Duple body new in 1959 and currently under restoration. Seen on the premises of Hebridean Coaches in August 2013.
Photo taken August 2013, Howmore, South Uist, Hebrides
20. WXX512
JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, WXX512, a Bedford C4Z1 from 1959 with Dennis B30C bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Kirkwall, Orkney
JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, WXX512, a Bedford C4Z1 from 1959 with Dennis B30C bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Kirkwall, Orkney
21. XUC548
Edwards, Maenclochog XUC548 was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Strachans B30F body seen adjacent to his premises. It had been new in 1959 and was acquired in November 1970 from the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
Edwards, Maenclochog XUC548 was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Strachans B30F body seen adjacent to his premises. It had been new in 1959 and was acquired in November 1970 from the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
22. 149FVO
Seen at the garage in Chilwell, Barton 935, 149FVO, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple C29F body which was been new to Robin Hood, Nottingham in May 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 15 August 1965, Barton Garage, Chilwell
Seen at the garage in Chilwell, Barton 935, 149FVO, was a Bedford C5Z1 with a Duple C29F body which was been new to Robin Hood, Nottingham in May 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 15 August 1965, Barton Garage, Chilwell
23. 534BGD
534BGD, a Duple Midland bodied Bedford J4LZ1 with mail compartment is seen loading passengers and mail for Tongue.
Photo taken c.1970, Lairg, Post Office
534BGD, a Duple Midland bodied Bedford J4LZ1 with mail compartment is seen loading passengers and mail for Tongue.
Photo taken c.1970, Lairg, Post Office
24. 5421CR
Bexleyheath Transport Co 5421CR was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort III C29F body originally new to Easson, Southampton in May 1960. It is seen at the garage at Bexleyheath..
Photo taken Bexleyheath
Bexleyheath Transport Co 5421CR was a Bedford J4LZ1 with a Plaxton Consort III C29F body originally new to Easson, Southampton in May 1960. It is seen at the garage at Bexleyheath..
Photo taken Bexleyheath
25. 932AGG
Bendelow, Cockfield, County Durham, 932AGG, a Bedford C4Z2 built in 1960 with Duple Super Vista C29F bodywork, new to Bingham, Girvan.
Photo taken June 1976, College Square, Stokesley
Bendelow, Cockfield, County Durham, 932AGG, a Bedford C4Z2 built in 1960 with Duple Super Vista C29F bodywork, new to Bingham, Girvan.
Photo taken June 1976, College Square, Stokesley
26. NS3924
David MacBrayne's bus services and shipping activities hadn't been accounted for separately and, soon after acquiring most of the mainland services, Highland Omnibuses began to divest themselves of the more unremunerative (or geographically inconvenient) routes. One of these was that between Kyle of Lochalsh and Glenelg via the Old Military Road over Mam Ratagan pass (Bealach Ratagan in Gaelic) which was stunningly beautiful but not for the faint-hearted! The service was infrequent, little-used and disconnected from the rest of the network and, although Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye was only a few hundred yards away, it was separated from the mainland by a stretch of water.
Photo taken September 1971, Kyle of Lochalsh Station
David MacBrayne's bus services and shipping activities hadn't been accounted for separately and, soon after acquiring most of the mainland services, Highland Omnibuses began to divest themselves of the more unremunerative (or geographically inconvenient) routes. One of these was that between Kyle of Lochalsh and Glenelg via the Old Military Road over Mam Ratagan pass (Bealach Ratagan in Gaelic) which was stunningly beautiful but not for the faint-hearted! The service was infrequent, little-used and disconnected from the rest of the network and, although Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye was only a few hundred yards away, it was separated from the mainland by a stretch of water.
Photo taken September 1971, Kyle of Lochalsh Station
27. VGV473
Morley, West Row VGV473, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C18F body at King’s Cross Coach Station, Pentonville Road.
Photo taken Saturday 28 September 1963, Pentonville Road Coach Station, London Kings Cross
Morley, West Row VGV473, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C18F body at King’s Cross Coach Station, Pentonville Road.
Photo taken Saturday 28 September 1963, Pentonville Road Coach Station, London Kings Cross
28. WCA186
WCA186 was a Bedford J2LZ2 with a Spurling B21F body belonging to Colwyn Bay Borough Council.
WCA186 was a Bedford J2LZ2 with a Spurling B21F body belonging to Colwyn Bay Borough Council.
29. XBD892
Morley, Whittlesey XBD892 was a Bedford CALV with a Martin Walter 11 seat body new in 1960 and acquired from Fox, Towcester in November 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 1964, Low Cross, Whittlesey
Morley, Whittlesey XBD892 was a Bedford CALV with a Martin Walter 11 seat body new in 1960 and acquired from Fox, Towcester in November 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 20 September 1964, Low Cross, Whittlesey
30. 386DD
Marsh's Coaches, Wincanton, 386DD,a Bedford J2SZ2 built in 1961 with Plaxton Consort III C18F bodywork.
Photo taken October 1983, Wincanton
Marsh's Coaches, Wincanton, 386DD,a Bedford J2SZ2 built in 1961 with Plaxton Consort III C18F bodywork.
Photo taken October 1983, Wincanton
31. 603CYS
P W Isbister, Walls, Shetland 603CYS, a Bedford C5C1 from 1961 with Duple C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Esplanade, Lerwick, Shetland
P W Isbister, Walls, Shetland 603CYS, a Bedford C5C1 from 1961 with Duple C29F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Esplanade, Lerwick, Shetland
32. 606CYS
MacBraynes 182, 606CYS was a Bedford C5 with a Duple coach body from 1961. One of its sisters (179) has been preserved.
Photo taken 1962, Fort William Pier Terminal
MacBraynes 182, 606CYS was a Bedford C5 with a Duple coach body from 1961. One of its sisters (179) has been preserved.
Photo taken 1962, Fort William Pier Terminal
33. 606CYS
David MacBrayne 182, 606CYS, was a Bedford C5C1 with Duple C29F bodywork which had been new in May 1961. It is seen here at Fort William Bus Station.
Photo taken c.1969, Fort William Bus Station
David MacBrayne 182, 606CYS, was a Bedford C5C1 with Duple C29F bodywork which had been new in May 1961. It is seen here at Fort William Bus Station.
Photo taken c.1969, Fort William Bus Station
34. 72BXT
Seen on Madeira Drive is Motorways Overseas, London S.W.1., 72BXT, taking part in the Seventh British Coach Rally at Brighton. It was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Duple Midland C10F body.
Photo taken Sunday 23 April 1961, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Seen on Madeira Drive is Motorways Overseas, London S.W.1., 72BXT, taking part in the Seventh British Coach Rally at Brighton. It was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Duple Midland C10F body.
Photo taken Sunday 23 April 1961, Madeira Drive, Brighton
35. 894UPP
Seen adjacent to Edwards' Maenclochog premises, 894UPP was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Duple Midland DP20F body, which had been acquired in February 1971 from the Diplomatic Wireless Service, Hanslope Park.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
Seen adjacent to Edwards' Maenclochog premises, 894UPP was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Duple Midland DP20F body, which had been acquired in February 1971 from the Diplomatic Wireless Service, Hanslope Park.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire
36. 953ALR
British European Airways C519, 953ALR, was a Bedford J4A2 tractor unit coupled to a B.T.C. Semi-trailer chassis with a Samlesbury B24C (originally B44C) body new in 1961. These had centre entrances on both sides.
Photo taken Heathrow Airport
British European Airways C519, 953ALR, was a Bedford J4A2 tractor unit coupled to a B.T.C. Semi-trailer chassis with a Samlesbury B24C (originally B44C) body new in 1961. These had centre entrances on both sides.
Photo taken Heathrow Airport
37. VPM730
Gale, Haslemere VPM730 was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Duple Midland Compact C19F body new in 1961 which is seen at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 12 May 1962, Wembley Stadium
Gale, Haslemere VPM730 was a Bedford J2SZ7 with a Duple Midland Compact C19F body new in 1961 which is seen at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 12 May 1962, Wembley Stadium
38. WNT245
Roberts (Pioneer) of Newport, Pembrokeshire, WNT245, a Bedford J4LZ1 built in 1961 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork. This had been new as Salopia 145, Whitchurch.
Photo taken June 1973, Fishguard
Roberts (Pioneer) of Newport, Pembrokeshire, WNT245, a Bedford J4LZ1 built in 1961 with Duple Midland B30F bodywork. This had been new as Salopia 145, Whitchurch.
Photo taken June 1973, Fishguard
39. 10152
Educational Holidays 10152, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Duple Midland C19F body which had been acquired in October 1977.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
Educational Holidays 10152, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Duple Midland C19F body which had been acquired in October 1977.
Photo taken Friday 27 April 1979, Guernsey
40. 13786
Mason, St. Martin 13786, a Bedford CALV with a Martin Walter 12 seat body had been new in June 1963 and was operated on seasonal service 18, Le Bourg to Petit Bot, which had commenced in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966
Mason, St. Martin 13786, a Bedford CALV with a Martin Walter 12 seat body had been new in June 1963 and was operated on seasonal service 18, Le Bourg to Petit Bot, which had commenced in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 12 June 1966
41. 160FYV
United AS 1000, 160FYV, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1963 with Plaxton C16F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1974, Teesside Airport Terminal
United AS 1000, 160FYV, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1963 with Plaxton C16F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1974, Teesside Airport Terminal
42. 160FYV
Timpsons, Catford 160FYV, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C16F new in 1963. Known in the fleet as Tonibell - the name of a local ice cream company.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Rushey Green Depot, Catford
Timpsons, Catford 160FYV, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C16F new in 1963. Known in the fleet as Tonibell - the name of a local ice cream company.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Rushey Green Depot, Catford
43. 522CER
A composite shot of Moody's "garage" in Rose Street Northfleet with 522CER, a Plaxton bodied Bedford J2 which went with the family to Scotland in 1977 and is, I understand, now in preservation.
Photo taken 1968, Rose Street, Northfleet
A composite shot of Moody's "garage" in Rose Street Northfleet with 522CER, a Plaxton bodied Bedford J2 which went with the family to Scotland in 1977 and is, I understand, now in preservation.
Photo taken 1968, Rose Street, Northfleet
44. CD059
CD059 is a Bedford J5, which is originally from Cyprus. It was new in 1963 and used from new to transport passengers and goods to the nearest district centre which was Famagusta.
Photo taken Sunday 22 July 2018, SYTT Rotherham
CD059 is a Bedford J5, which is originally from Cyprus. It was new in 1963 and used from new to transport passengers and goods to the nearest district centre which was Famagusta.
Photo taken Sunday 22 July 2018, SYTT Rotherham
45. TJX835
Abbeyways TJX835, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C20F body, fleetnumber 10, new in 1964.
Photo taken Wednesday 21 October 1964, outside Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax
Abbeyways TJX835, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C20F body, fleetnumber 10, new in 1964.
Photo taken Wednesday 21 October 1964, outside Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax
46. 14531
Guernsey Railways moved from Albion chassis to Bedford in the mid sixties, using the truck based J4 chassis. The early ones carried Reading bodywork very similar to bodies they had supplied on Albion chassis. 100, 14531, stands in the bus station in St Peter Port.
Photo taken Tuesday 21 August 1979, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernsey Railways moved from Albion chassis to Bedford in the mid sixties, using the truck based J4 chassis. The early ones carried Reading bodywork very similar to bodies they had supplied on Albion chassis. 100, 14531, stands in the bus station in St Peter Port.
Photo taken Tuesday 21 August 1979, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
47. ADY576B
Brown (Brownes' Luxury), Smallfield 6, ADY576B, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Duple Midland B21F body seen here on Madeira Drive at Brighton during the 1965 British Coach Rally driving tests.
Photo taken Sunday 25 April 1965, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Brown (Brownes' Luxury), Smallfield 6, ADY576B, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Duple Midland B21F body seen here on Madeira Drive at Brighton during the 1965 British Coach Rally driving tests.
Photo taken Sunday 25 April 1965, Madeira Drive, Brighton
48. EMH822B
Dr. H.N. Heffernan started a business in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks in 1962 using a Commer LB with a Kenex 12 seat body on two routes (1) Sevenoaks - Gravesend (Weekdays) and (2) Southfleet - Meopham (Sunday). A limited company, Thames Weald Limited, was formed in 1964 and EMH822B, a Plaxton Embassy C20F bodied Bedford J2SZ10, complete with destination box was delivered in January 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
Dr. H.N. Heffernan started a business in West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks in 1962 using a Commer LB with a Kenex 12 seat body on two routes (1) Sevenoaks - Gravesend (Weekdays) and (2) Southfleet - Meopham (Sunday). A limited company, Thames Weald Limited, was formed in 1964 and EMH822B, a Plaxton Embassy C20F bodied Bedford J2SZ10, complete with destination box was delivered in January 1964.
Photo taken Saturday 19 June 1965, Ascot Racecourse
49. EMH822B
Thames Weald EMH822B with the destination for the Bexley to Blackfen route, but operating London Transport route 89, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 December 1965, Station Approach, Bexley
Thames Weald EMH822B with the destination for the Bexley to Blackfen route, but operating London Transport route 89, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 December 1965, Station Approach, Bexley
50. AFT640C
Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 33 AFT640C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C20F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1974, College Square, Stokesley
Priory Motor Coach, North Shields, 33 AFT640C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Plaxton Embassy C20F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1974, College Square, Stokesley
51. BCP833C
Abbeyways of Halifax 12, BCP833C, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new in 1965.
Photo taken Bull Close Lane, Halifax
Abbeyways of Halifax 12, BCP833C, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new in 1965.
Photo taken Bull Close Lane, Halifax
52. BVO902C
Operated by Moxon, Oldcotes this Bedford J2SZ10, BVO902C, with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body was taking part in the British Coach Rally when seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton.
Photo taken Sunday 25 April 1965, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Operated by Moxon, Oldcotes this Bedford J2SZ10, BVO902C, with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body was taking part in the British Coach Rally when seen on Madeira Drive in Brighton.
Photo taken Sunday 25 April 1965, Madeira Drive, Brighton
53. DNN647C
The Bedford CA was quite common as a long wheelbase van (CALV) but was also available in chassis/cowl form as the CALZ for the bodybuilder to complete the vehicle with his own bodywork. Barton took one in 1965 and 1028, DNN647C, a Bedford CALZ30 with Martin Walter C11F body is seen at Barton's Chilwell garage.
Photo taken Sunday 15 August 1965, Barton's Chilwell Depot
The Bedford CA was quite common as a long wheelbase van (CALV) but was also available in chassis/cowl form as the CALZ for the bodybuilder to complete the vehicle with his own bodywork. Barton took one in 1965 and 1028, DNN647C, a Bedford CALZ30 with Martin Walter C11F body is seen at Barton's Chilwell garage.
Photo taken Sunday 15 August 1965, Barton's Chilwell Depot
54. DPY582C
Saltburn MS 40, DPY582C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Duple Midland C19F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1970, Saltburn MS Guisborough Garage
Saltburn MS 40, DPY582C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Duple Midland C19F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1970, Saltburn MS Guisborough Garage
55. EPM473C
Roy and Margaret Kirk, Bridlington, EPM473C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Duple Midland C20F .
Photo taken April 1981, Bridlington
Roy and Margaret Kirk, Bridlington, EPM473C, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1965 with Duple Midland C20F .
Photo taken April 1981, Bridlington
56. 14223
Guernsey Motors 99, 14223, a 1966 Bedford J4EZ1 with Reading bodywork seating 35 loads up at the central St Peter Port terminus at the Piquet House.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1984, St Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 99, 14223, a 1966 Bedford J4EZ1 with Reading bodywork seating 35 loads up at the central St Peter Port terminus at the Piquet House.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1984, St Peter Port, Guernsey
57. 14531
Guernsey Motors 100, 14531, was new in June 1966 and was a Bedford J4EZ1 with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, Guernsey
Guernsey Motors 100, 14531, was new in June 1966 and was a Bedford J4EZ1 with a Reading B35F body.
Photo taken Saturday 11 June 1966, Guernsey
58. HHS801D
D Murray, North Roe, Shetland HHS801D, a Bedford CALZ30 from 1966 with a Dormobile 11 seater body.
Photo taken August 1973, Lerwick, Shetland
D Murray, North Roe, Shetland HHS801D, a Bedford CALZ30 from 1966 with a Dormobile 11 seater body.
Photo taken August 1973, Lerwick, Shetland
59. HPN487D
Colwyn Bay Borough Council HPN487D was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body.
Colwyn Bay Borough Council HPN487D was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body.
60. PYY28D
The Queen Mothers Royal Household PYY28D, a 1966 Bedford J2 with a Duple Midland C10F + corgis at Brough during the Brough & Kirkby Stephen Rally on April 19th 2014. It was formerly used for transport Her Majesty's household staff between Clarence house & Sandringham
Photo taken Saturday 19 April 2014, Brough
The Queen Mothers Royal Household PYY28D, a 1966 Bedford J2 with a Duple Midland C10F + corgis at Brough during the Brough & Kirkby Stephen Rally on April 19th 2014. It was formerly used for transport Her Majesty's household staff between Clarence house & Sandringham
Photo taken Saturday 19 April 2014, Brough
61. 18262
Guernseybus 102, 18262, a Bedford J4EZ1 built in 1967 with Reading bodywork. New to Guernsey Railway and weighed 4tons 4cwt. At the time I was there most of the fleet was imported Bristol LHs or younger Bedfords than this one.
Photo taken July 1989, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
Guernseybus 102, 18262, a Bedford J4EZ1 built in 1967 with Reading bodywork. New to Guernsey Railway and weighed 4tons 4cwt. At the time I was there most of the fleet was imported Bristol LHs or younger Bedfords than this one.
Photo taken July 1989, St. Peter Port, Guernsey
62. KHA292E
Guide Friday KHA292E, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1967 with Plaxton C20F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1980, Stratford-upon-Avon
Guide Friday KHA292E, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1967 with Plaxton C20F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1980, Stratford-upon-Avon
63. LAY965E
LAY965E, new to Samuelson, London S.W.1 in June 1967, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body, and was seen in Eccleston Place, London S.W.1 near to their garage.
Photo taken Saturday 16 June 1973, Eccleston Place, London SW1
LAY965E, new to Samuelson, London S.W.1 in June 1967, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy C20F body, and was seen in Eccleston Place, London S.W.1 near to their garage.
Photo taken Saturday 16 June 1973, Eccleston Place, London SW1
64. RPO34E
This Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton bodywork was new to Southern Counties of Crawley. RPO34E dates from 1967 and is seen in service with Reliance of Stockton on the Forest
Photo taken 1990, Harrogate
This Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton bodywork was new to Southern Counties of Crawley. RPO34E dates from 1967 and is seen in service with Reliance of Stockton on the Forest
Photo taken 1990, Harrogate
65. RPO34E
Harold Wilson (Premier), Stainforth RPO34E, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new to Southern Counties, Crawley in 1967.
Harold Wilson (Premier), Stainforth RPO34E, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new to Southern Counties, Crawley in 1967.
66. EXS569F
EXS569F is a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body dating from 1968 and now carrying the livery of Empress Coaches
Photo taken Saturday 1 April 2017, Kent Showground Detling
EXS569F is a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body dating from 1968 and now carrying the livery of Empress Coaches
Photo taken Saturday 1 April 2017, Kent Showground Detling
67. GSY385F
Maude's Coaches, Barnard Castle, GSY385F, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1968 with Plaxton Embassy C20F bodywork. This had been new to Hunter of Loanhead. The coach weighed just 2 tons and 12 hundredweight.
Photo taken July 1985, Barnard Castle
Maude's Coaches, Barnard Castle, GSY385F, a Bedford J2SZ10 built in 1968 with Plaxton Embassy C20F bodywork. This had been new to Hunter of Loanhead. The coach weighed just 2 tons and 12 hundredweight.
Photo taken July 1985, Barnard Castle
68. NTJ943G
NTJ943G is a C20F Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford J2 SZ10 7T new to Battersbys Silver Grey of Morecambe 5-11-68.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 2010, Chatsworth House
NTJ943G is a C20F Plaxton Embassy bodied Bedford J2 SZ10 7T new to Battersbys Silver Grey of Morecambe 5-11-68.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 2010, Chatsworth House
69. KEN381G
This early Bedford minibus was new to Bury as their 81 in 1969, whose livery it still carries, although now 6081, KEN381G, in the SELNEC fleet.
Photo taken Knowsley Street, Bury
This early Bedford minibus was new to Bury as their 81 in 1969, whose livery it still carries, although now 6081, KEN381G, in the SELNEC fleet.
Photo taken Knowsley Street, Bury
70. MUR202H
MUR202H, a Bedford J2Z10/Plaxton Embassy C20F (?) at the time belonging to Hamps Valley Coaches of Waterhouses, Staffordshire and apparently used for schools services.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 March 2000, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.
MUR202H, a Bedford J2Z10/Plaxton Embassy C20F (?) at the time belonging to Hamps Valley Coaches of Waterhouses, Staffordshire and apparently used for schools services.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 March 2000, West of Waterhouses, Staffs.
71. MUR204H
MUR204H, a 1969 Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy body at the Kirkby Stephen Classic Vehicle Rally on April 15th 2017.
Photo taken Saturday 15 April 2017, Grand Prix Coaches site, Main Street, Brough
MUR204H, a 1969 Bedford J2SZ10 with a Plaxton Embassy body at the Kirkby Stephen Classic Vehicle Rally on April 15th 2017.
Photo taken Saturday 15 April 2017, Grand Prix Coaches site, Main Street, Brough
72. YWU677G
Premier (Harold Wilson) of Stainforth YWU677G, a 1969 Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C20F bodywork.
Photo taken c. 1973, Premier Depot, East Lane, Stainforth
Premier (Harold Wilson) of Stainforth YWU677G, a 1969 Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton C20F bodywork.
Photo taken c. 1973, Premier Depot, East Lane, Stainforth
73. KNK373H
Bedford J2 KNK373H with Plaxton body was new to Rickards in 1970
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 2012
Bedford J2 KNK373H with Plaxton body was new to Rickards in 1970
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 2012
74. MVE400H
The smallest Bedford PSV chassis in the 1960s was the J2. This 1969 example, MVE400H, is a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, bought new by Ely Hospital in 1970
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2011, Rowsley
The smallest Bedford PSV chassis in the 1960s was the J2. This 1969 example, MVE400H, is a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, bought new by Ely Hospital in 1970
Photo taken Sunday 19 June 2011, Rowsley
75. MVE400H
Thomas Newby, Almondbury, Bedford Coach, MVE400H a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 17 June 2012, Peak Rail Centre, Rowsley
Thomas Newby, Almondbury, Bedford Coach, MVE400H a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 17 June 2012, Peak Rail Centre, Rowsley
76. MVE400H
Rear view of Thomas Newby, Almondbury, Bedford Coach, MVE400H a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 17 June 2012, Peak Rail Centre, Rowsley
Rear view of Thomas Newby, Almondbury, Bedford Coach, MVE400H a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy 20 seat bodywork, new in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 17 June 2012, Peak Rail Centre, Rowsley
77. AUM912J
Central Motors (Glenway), Ripponden AUM912J, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new to Wallace Arnold (Devon) in 1971, and acquired by Glenway from Butler, Kirby-in-Ashfield in 1979. Withdrawn by 1987 it passed to Booth's of Bury.
Photo taken Wednesday 9 March 1983, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby
Central Motors (Glenway), Ripponden AUM912J, a Bedford J2SZ10 with Plaxton Embassy C20F body, new to Wallace Arnold (Devon) in 1971, and acquired by Glenway from Butler, Kirby-in-Ashfield in 1979. Withdrawn by 1987 it passed to Booth's of Bury.
Photo taken Wednesday 9 March 1983, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby
78. CBS301K
Peace of Kirkwall, Orkney, CBS301K, a Bedford CFS built in 1972 with Utilabus M11 bodywork. Parked in Peace's yard in front of an unidentified Bedford? on the ramp.
Photo taken August 1973, Junction Road Depot, Kirkwall, Orkney
Peace of Kirkwall, Orkney, CBS301K, a Bedford CFS built in 1972 with Utilabus M11 bodywork. Parked in Peace's yard in front of an unidentified Bedford? on the ramp.
Photo taken August 1973, Junction Road Depot, Kirkwall, Orkney
79. CBA996L
Bedford J2 Coach CBA996L with a Plaxton C17F body, new in 1973 to Salford C.C.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1997, Aston Transport Museum, Birmingham
Bedford J2 Coach CBA996L with a Plaxton C17F body, new in 1973 to Salford C.C.
Photo taken Sunday 13 July 1997, Aston Transport Museum, Birmingham
80. JAY825N
Stone (t/a Jalna Coaches), Church Gresley 29, JAY825N, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Caetano Faro C20F body, new in April 1975, and is seen at the Wigan Athletic F.C. ground at Springfield Park, Wigan at the start of the National Coach Rally.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 1975, Springfield Park, Wigan
Stone (t/a Jalna Coaches), Church Gresley 29, JAY825N, was a Bedford J2SZ10 with a Caetano Faro C20F body, new in April 1975, and is seen at the Wigan Athletic F.C. ground at Springfield Park, Wigan at the start of the National Coach Rally.
Photo taken Saturday 12 April 1975, Springfield Park, Wigan