SCT '61 Photo Index: Leyland PD2

SCT '61 Photo Index
Leyland PD2

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1. HWY33 ... Todmorden J.O.C. 6, HWY33, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1950. (August 1969, Rochdale Road, Laneside, Todmorden)

2. ACP384 ... Halifax 100, ACP384, was the first of eight Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1947. (Sun 9/9/56, Waterhouse Street, Halifax)

3. ACP384 ... Halifax 100, ACP384, seen here in Cross Field Bus Station whilst on learner duties, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Mon 29/4/57, Cross Field Bus Station, Halifax)

4. ACP388 ... Halifax 104, ACP388, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. New in October 1947 as 339, it was renumbered to 104 in 1952 and passed to Oldham Corporation 469 in January 1966. (Sun 16/9/56, Crossley Street, Halifax)

5. ACP390 ... Halifax 106, ACP390, seen at Bank Top, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new in November 1947 as number 341, becoming 106 in 1952. It, along with 100-105 (ex-335-340), ACP 384-389, also new in 1947, was re-seated to H33/26R in 1957-8. (Sun 16/9/56, Bank Top, Halifax)

6. BHL275 ... West Riding 316, BHL275, was an all-Leyland PD2/1 with lowbridge body, delivered to J Bullock & Sons in 1947. (1965, Leeds Central Bus Station)

7. BHL277 ... West Riding 318, BHL277, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body had been the last of six new, in December 1947, to Bullock, Featherstone, passing to West Riding in September 1950 when the Bullock business was acquired. (Mon 16/7/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

8. CDB224 ... Preserved ex-North Western 224, CDB224 a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L53R body, new in 1947, now privately owned but part of the Manchester Museum of Transport collection. (Sat 4/11/95)

9. CDB224 ... Firmly wedded to Bristol chassis prior to the second world war, North Western bought Leylands in the immediate post war period. Seen here is 224, CDB224, a 1947 all Leyland Titan PD2/1 with lowbridge bodywork. (Sun 13/6/10, Chatsworth)

10. CDB224 ... North Western R.C.C. 224, CDB224, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1947. (early 1970, NWRCC Depot, Charles Street, Stockport)

11. EDT702 ... Doncaster bought several batches of Leyland Titans in both short and long versions. Seen in Doncaster centre in 1973, the last year of Doncaster's independent existence, are 93, EDT702, a 1947 all Leyland Titan PD2/1 which was given a 1955 Roe body from former trolleybus 396 in 1963 (which involved conversion to half cab) and 177, 477HDT, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 new in 1962 with a Roe front entrance body. (Wed 16/5/73, Thorne Road, Doncaster)

12. EDT704 ... Doncaster ceased trolleybus operation in 1963. Like many new and rebuilt trolleybuses of the 1950s, they had well-built Roe bodies and eager to save money, Doncaster hated the idea of scrapping bodies which were not life-expired. Here we see two examples of this re-use of former trolleybus bodies. Doncaster 95, EDT704, was originally an all-Leyland PD2/1 of 1947 and given the body of trolleybus 397. 172, 172GDT, was a new Daimler CVG6 chassis fitted given the body of trolleybus 370. (1966, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster)

13. FFY401 ... Southport Corporation owned FFY401, an all Leyland Titan PD2/3 dating from 1947. This was part of a batch of 12, the first PD2/3s to be delivered - there is a photo of FFY401 being tilt tested at the Leyland works in Doug Jack's book The Leyland Bus. (August 1980, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate)

14. FFY401 ... This photograph was prompted by John Stringer's photograph of West Yorkshire PTE 3262 in service in almost exactly the same location. (Sun 30/11/08, Old Station Road, Luddenden Foot)

15. FFY401 ... Two rare moments in one scene. First, where the police have closed major roads from Wilmslow Railway Station to Albert Square, Manchester, to allow this Southport open top Leyland Titan PD2/3, O30/26R, 184, FFY401, new in 1947 to travel along the A34 (Kingsway) through Gatley, painted in Southport cream with red. (Sun 27/4/69, Junction of Gatley Road and Kingsway in Gatley, Cheadle, Cheshire)

16. FFY402 ... FFY402 is Southport Corporation Leyland Titan PD2/3, with Leyland engine and Leyland 56 seats (converted to open top 1962). It was one of 12 delivered in 1947 and is a very early example of the PD2 model, indeed the batch was the first to 8 feet width. (Mon 17/4/17, Wythall Transport Museum)

17. FFY402 ... Southport 85, FFY402, was one of six out of a batch of twelve Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland bodies, new in 1947 as H30/26R and converted in 1962 and 1963 to O30/26R. (Sun 28/9/69, Jackson Street Depot, St Helens)

18. FFY403 ... Ex-Southport open top Leyland bodied PD2 FFY403 has been working on a sightseeing tour of the Torbay area and is seen here at its loading point in the centre of Torquay on 13th September. It was new with fleet number 86 in 1947 and converted to open-top in 1962 and renumbered 186 in 1973. (Fri 13/9/13, Cary Parade/Strand, Torquay)

19. FFY403 ... Merseyside PTE (Southport Division) 186 and 187 (FFY403 and FFY404), Leyland Titan PD2/3's with Leyland bodies, originally new in 1947 as H30/26R to Southport Corporation as 86 and 87, they were converted to O30/26R in 1962, renumbered in 1973 and passed to the MPTE in 1974. (Sun 18/8/74, Southport)

20. FFY403 ... Southport 186, FFY403, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland CO30/26R body which is seen in Kingston Road, Stoneleigh, at the junction with Stoneleigh Park Road, en-route to Epsom for the Derby Day meeting. (Wed 4/6/80, Kingston Road, Stoneleigh)

21. FFY403 ... Southport 86, FFY403, is seen leaving Epsom Downs at the end of the Derby Day meeting. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

22. FFY404 ... Merseyside PTE (Southport District) 187, FFY404, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland O30/26R body. New to Southport Corporation in 1947 as its 87, it was converted to open-top in 1962, and renumbered 187 in 1973, before the Corporation was swallowed up by the MPTE in April 1974. Thankfully it has survived and is nowadays part of the North West Museum of Transport's collection at St. Helens. (Sun 18/8/74, Marine Drive, Southport)

23. FFY406 ... A line up in Southport's garage with the right hand open topper 89, FFY406, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H56R body built 1947. (1963/64, Canning Road, Southport)

24. FWT184 ... Barton, Chilwell 943, FWT184, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body which had been new to Todmorden Corporation 12 in April 1947, renumbered X12 in 1961, and acquired by Barton in January 1962. (Sun 18/7/71, Chilwell)

25. FWW480 ... FWW480 was a Leyland PD1A which, when new in March 1947 to Severn, Dunscroft, had a Northern Coachbuilders H30/26R body. (Sat 9/6/62, Ardrossan Bus Station)

26. GWU11 ... Barton 1087, SAU199, an AEC Regent III 9613S from 1954 with Park Royal lowbridge bodywork alongside Barton 944, GWU11, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 from 1947 with Leyland lowbridge bodywork. (June 1969, Barton's Chilwell Depot)

27. HFJ142 ... Exeter Corporation 15, HFJ142, a 1947 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with bodywork by Leyland. When Exeter were sold to Devon General in 1970 this bus became 245 in the Devon General fleet. Subsequently preserved the bus is seen in a wet Harrogate in 1972 taking part in the Trans-Pennine Rally of that year. (Sun 6/8/72, Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate)

28. HFJ144 ... Preserved Exeter Corporation 17, HFJ144, an all-Leyland PD2/1, new in 1947. (Sun 10/4/11)

29. HOJ396 ... Birmingham 296, HOJ396, was one of two pre-production Leyland PD2/1s and had Leyland H30/26R bodywork dating from 1947. It was withdrawn shortly after this visit by The Omnibus Touring Circle. (Sun 15/10/67, Birmingham)

30. HTF365 ... Rawtenstall 47, HTF365, was a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body new in 1947 and is seen leaving the Cattle Market Bus Station in Burnley with various Ribble vehicles forming a background. (Wed 22/7/59, Cattle Market Bus Station, Burnley)

31. HTF822 ... HTF822 was acquired by Stevenson, Uttoxeter, in January 1961, from Accrington where it had been numbered 109, having been new in 1947. (Sun 10/5/64, Stevenson's Garage, Spath)

32. HTF824 ... Accrington 111, HTF824, Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, one of seven new in 1947. It passed to Berresford, Cheddleton in November 1960 and stayed until February 1966. (Sun 14/9/58, in Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall)

33. KWA542 ... Sheffield KWA538 and KWA542 had been new in 1947 as numbers 537 and 542. They were Leyland PD2/1's with Leyland H30/26R bodies. (Sun 21/5/67, Sheffield)

34. KWA548 ... Sheffield tuition bus D8, KWA548, had been new in 1947 as number 548, and was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Sun 21/5/67)

35. KWA552 ... Sheffield tuition bus D2, KWA552, had been new in 1947 as number 552, and was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Sun 21/5/67)

36. LEH745 ... Potteries MT L337, LEH745, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 built in 1947 with Northern Counties L27/26R bodywork. (June 1969, Parking area, Maclagan Street, Stoke-on-Trent)

37. 904LRR ... On the left is Barton Transport 904, 904LRR, whose chassis was reconstructed from that of HD7836. This had been a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Brush H30/26R body new to Yorkshire Woollen District (553) in 1948, withdrawn in 1960, and passing to Barton with three others via the dealer Frank Cowley. (April 1973, Barton's Long Eaton Depot)

38. BHL661 ... West Riding, Wakefield 619, BHL661, seen departing from Leeds Bus Station was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Wed 7/8/68, Leeds Bus Station)

39. BHL662 ... West Riding 620, BHL662, was an all-Leyland PD2 with an L27/26R body dating from 1948. (1966, Austhorpe, Leeds)

40. BHL673 ... West Riding 631, BHL673, was an all-Leyland PD2/1 with an L27/26R body dating from 1948. (Mon 3/6/63, Castleford Bus Station)

41. BHL682 ... West Riding 640, BHL682, is a 1948 Leyland Titan PD2/1, an early example of the model as the BHL batch retained a number of PD1 parts, particularly the front axles. Leyland L27/26R bodywork is fitted and the exposed framing shows the way the stress braces were fitted across the pillars. (Sat 24/3/79, Ravensthorpe Shed, Dewsbury)

42. BHL682 ... BHL682, West Riding 640, a 1948 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body on route to it's unveiling at Dewsbury Bus Museum Open Day. The bus has been beautifully restored and now only needs a few finishing touches to be fully completed. (Sun 18/11/12, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury)

43. BHL682 ... West Riding 640, BHL682, a 1948 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body (Sun 18/11/12, Dewsbury Bus Museum)

44. BHL682 ... Looking as box fresh as the day it entered service in 1948 is West Riding 640, BHL682, an all Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a lowbridge body seating 53. (Sun 20/8/17, Armley Mills Canal Road Leeds)

45. BHL683 ... West Riding, Wakefield 641, BHL683, seen in Wakefield Bus Station was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body, one of twenty-eight new in 1948. (Sat 19/5/56, Wakefield Bus Station)

46. BHL684 ... In 1948 West Riding took delivery of a batch of Leyland Titan PD2/1s bodied by the chassis builder. 642, BHL684, lasted in passenger service until 1967 when it was converted to a training vehicle in which guise it is seen here. (Fri 18/9/70, Northgate, Wakefield)

47. BHL686 ... West Riding 644, BHL686, was an all-Leyland PD2/1 with an L27/26R body of 1948. (August 1963, The Calls/High Court Lane, Leeds)

48. BHL687 ... West Riding 645, BHL687, was an all-Leyland PD2/1 with an L27/26R body of 1948. (Sat 6/3/65, Airedale, Castleford)

49. BHL800 ... West Riding 653, BHL800, was the first of the nine Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered in 1948 and is seen in Marshgate, Domcaster. (Fri 2/6/61, Marshgate Bus Station, Doncaster)

50. CAG619 ... A.1 (Murray, Saltcoats), Ardrossan CAG619 was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body seen in the bus station at Ardrossan. (Mon 2/8/65, Ardrossan Bus Station)

51. CAG619 ... Murray, Saltcoats (A.1 Service, Ardrossan) CAG619, seen at Ardrossan Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body new to him in 1948. (Sat 9/6/62, Ardrossan Bus Station)

52. CCK342 ... Barton, Chilwell 953, CCK342, seen at Chilwell Garage was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland L27/26R body, one of five acquired from Ribble, Preston in July/August 1962. (Sun 25/8/63, Chilwell Garage)

53. CCK343 ... Leyland PD2/3 CCK343 had been new as Ribble 2568 in 1948, passing to Young, Ayr in August 1962 and is seen at the A.A. Bus Station in Ayr. The bodywork, by Leyland, was L27/26R and it was withdrawn in 1967 passing to a showman. (Mon 17/6/63, A.A. Bus Station, Ayr)

54. CCK362 ... Barton, Chilwell 954, CCK362, had been acquired from Ribble, Preston 2587 in August 1962. (Sun 25/8/63, Chilwell Garage)

55. CCK370 ... At the Coliseum Coach Station in Blackpool, Ribble, Preston 2595, CCK370, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in 1948, awaits a later departure on the X60 to Manchester, seemingly with several other buses and a Ribble coach. (Sun 7/4/57, Coliseum Coach Station, Blackpool)

56. CCK607 ... CCK607 was Paton, Renfrew 76 having been acquired from Ribble 2619 in November 1962. It was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1948. It was part of an order diverted from Cape Town. (Wed 19/6/63)

57. CCK610 ... Young, Ayr contibuted towards his part of A.A. Motor Services fleet CCK610, which was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/3 which had been new as Ribble 2622 in 1948. It was acquired in March 1962 and is seen here in the A.A. bus station in Ayr. (Wed 6/6/62, A.A. Bus Station, Boswell Park, Ayr)

58. CCK610 ... Young, Ayr acquired CCK610 from Ribble in March 1962. New in 1948 as Ribble, Preston 2622, it was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Mon 17/6/63, Young's Garage, Carrick Street, Ayr)

59. CCK618 ... Cunningham, Paisley 39, CCK618, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body seen at Renfrew. (Sat 31/7/65, Renfrew Ferry)

60. CCK621 ... Frazer, Fairlie (Clyde Coast) acquired CCK621, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body, from Ribble, Preston 2633 in July 1963. Seen in Largs, it had been new in December 1948. (Mon 10/8/64, Barr Crescent, Largs)

61. CCK636 ... Ribble 2648, CCK636 was a Burlingham L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/3 new in 1948. Seen here alongside one of the East Lancs bodied White Lady coaches, 2648 was the only Ribble bus to have the style of body associated with the White Ladies when new. (Mon 18/5/59, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

62. CCK665 ... Whippet Coaches CCK665, a Leyland PD2/3 with Brush L53R body, originally in the Ribble fleet (Sat 20/6/64, Drummer Street, Cambridge)

63. CDB224 ... Two views of North Western Road Car 224, CDB224, a 1948 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sat 23/2/19, Manchester Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Manchester)

64. CWH737 ... Bolton 387, CWH737, was one of fifty Leyland PD2/4s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered in 1948 which were increased to H32/26R in 1955/6. (Fri 6/8/65, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

65. CWH738 ... Bolton 388, CWH738, leaving Moor Lane Bus Station in Bolton was one of the hundred Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/4s delivered in 1948/9, this being from the first batch. They were upseated to H32/26R in 1955/6. (Tue 22/3/60, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

66. DJY949 ... Plymouth City Transport 2, DJY949, a Leyland PD2/1 which had been new in 1948 as 319 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sun 19/5/68, Milehouse Garage, Plymouth)

67. DJY949 ... This Plymouth towing wagon is operating on trade plates 520DR and is only identifiable by the number 2 on the bonnet. It was converted in 1963 from bus 319, DJY949, Leyland PD2/1 Leyland L27/26R one of thirty new in 1948. (Royal Parade, Plymouth)

68. DVD233 ... DVD233, Central S.M.T. L375 was one of 100 Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1948. It passed to Tiger (dealer), Salsburgh in February 1967. (Thu 13/8/64, Churchill Avenue, East Kilbride)

69. DVD244 ... Central S.M.T. L386, DVD244, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body which was new in 1948. (Wed 29/7/59, Edinburgh Road, Hamilton)

70. DVD261 ... Numbered L403 in the Central S.M.T. fleet, DVD261 was one of 100 Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland L27/26R bodies new in 1948. (Thu 13/8/64, Churchill Avenue, East Kilbride)

71. DVD277 ... Central S.M.T. L419, DVD277, seen in Quarry Street, Hamilton, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body, one of one hundred new in 1948. (Fri 21/6/63, Quarry Street, Hamilton)

72. DVD283 ... One of one hundred new in 1948, Central S.M.T. L425, DVD283,was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body which was seen in Quarry Street, Hamilton. (Fri 21/6/63, Quarry Street, Hamilton)

73. DVD299 ... Central S.M.T. L441, DVD299, was the last of 100 Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland L27/26R bodies new in 1948. (Thu 13/8/64, Churchill Avenue, East Kilbride)

74. EDT705 ... Doncaster abandoned its trolleybus system in 1963 however with typical Yorkshire thrift they had a number of trolleybus bodies transferred to motor bus chassis. These were both new and old stock. Seen in Doncaster are 96 EDT705 a 1948 Leyland Titan PD2/1 which originally carried a body by Leyland it ran in this guise until 1973. Passing 95 is 172 172GDT a 1962 Daimler CVG6 which was also bodied using a former trolleybus body converted to a half cab layout. This bus survived to pass to South Yorkshire PTE in 1974. (Sat 17/4/71, Doncaster)

75. EDT705 ... Seen at the garage is Doncaster 96, EDT705, which was new in 1948 with a Leyland H30/26R body. It was rebodied in 1963 with the 1955 Roe H34/28R body, converted to half-cab layout, from trolleybus 398, EWT515, a Sunbeam W which had been new with a Brush B32C body as Mexborough & Swinton 6 in 1943. (Sun 16/6/68, Doncaster Garage)

76. FNM115 ... Luton 115, FNM115 was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 and was one of twelve new in 1948. (Sat 3/12/60, Park Street Depot, Luton)

77. FNM117 ... FNM117 was Luton 117 and was one of twelve Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland L27/26R bodies delivered in 1948. (Sun 14/3/65, Kingsway Depot, Luton)

78. GUE243 ... Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 GUE243 was Stratford Blue 37 and is seen in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was one of eight new in 1948. (Sat 18/10/58, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

79. GUE244 ... Stratford Blue 38, GUE244, a 1948 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland bodywork. (1960, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

80. GWO521 ... New in April 1948, West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 26, GWO521, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sun 4/6/67, Depot, Blackwood)

81. GWO521 ... West Monmouthshire 26, GWO521, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body and had been new in 1948. (Sun 7/9/69, Depot, Blackwood)

82. GWO522 ... West Monmouth 4, GWO522, an all-Leyland L27/26R PD2/1 of 1948. (1967, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

83. GWU11 ... Barton, Chilwell 944, GWU11, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body had been the first of fourteen new to Todmorden in 1948 where it was numbered 1. (Sun 28/4/68, Ilkeston Garage)

84. GWU11 ... Barton, Chilwell 944, GWU11, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in February 1948 as Todmorden 1. (Sat 6/10/62, Mount Street/Granby Street, Nottingham)

85. GWU12 ... Preserved Todmorden 2, GWU12, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1948. It was withdrawn in 1970. (Sat 9/4/11, Kent Showground, Detling)

86. GWU12 ... Preserved Todmorden 2, GWU12, at Detling, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1948. (Tue 15/4/14, Kent Showground, Detling)

87. GWW41 ... Barton 942, GWW41, was ex-Todmorden 20, an all-Leyland PD2/1 of 1948. (March 1972, Mount Street, Nottingham)

88. GWW41 ... Barton 942, GWW41, was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 which was new as Todmorden 28 in 1948 and passed to Barton in 1962. It is seen here on the parking ground in Mount Street opposite the bus station. (Sat 27/3/65, Mount Street, Nottingham)

89. GWW41 ... Barton, Chilwell 942, GWW41, seen at Barton's Chilwell Garage, had been Todmorden 28 and was acquired in January 1962, being licensed from March 1962. (Sun 25/8/63, Chilwell Garage)

90. GWX823 ... Kippax & District 14, GWX823, was one of two Leyland H30/26R bodied PD2/1s new to this fleet in 1948. Seen here in Leeds Central Bus Station, it had passed to Wallace Arnold when the Kippax company was taken over in June 1956 but had yet to be repainted in the new colours. Both vehicles remained in service until 1967. (Sat 4/8/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

91. GWX823 ... Kippax & District GWX823, one of the two all-Leyland PD2s, was on borrowed time when seen at Wallace Arnold's new workshop, just months before withdrawal. (1967, Wallace Arnold's Gelderd Road Workshops, Leeds)

92. GWX823 ... Kippax & District GWX823, seen in Leeds Central Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of two which had been new in 1948. (Sat 20/9/58, Leeds Central Bus Station)

93. GWX824 ... Kippax & District had become a Wallace Arnold subsidiary, using the name Kippax Motors, by the time of this photo of 15, GWX824, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1948. (Sat 9/5/59, Leeds Central Bus Station)

94. GWX824 ... Kippax & District Motors GWX824, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body of 1948, had just had a chassis steam clean and maintenance at Wallace Arnold's Hunslet Road workshop when seen on a short test run before returning to Kippax. (1965, Knowsthorpe Lane, Leeds)

95. GWX824 ... Kippax Motors GWX824 was one of their two all-Leyland Leyland PD2/1s dating from 1948. (1965, Donisthorpe Street, Leeds)

96. HD7829 ... HD7829 was a Brush H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 which had been new in 1948 as Yorkshire Woollen District 546 and was one of fifteen new that year. Withdrawn in 1959 it passed to Fleet Car Sales (dealer), Dunchurch and to Garner, Bridge-of-Weir in June 1960 where it was numbered 80 and would appear to be operating the "Garners Special to Houston and Johnstone". (Tue 12/6/62, High Street, Johnstone)

97. HFJ141 ... Exeter HFJ141 was a Leyland PD2/1, dating from 1948, with a Leyland H30/26R body and was seen at the garage. (Sun 19/5/68, Garage, Heavitree Road, Exeter)

98. HFJ142 ... Preserved Exeter 15, HFJ142, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, seen climbing New Bank in Halifax, was on its way to Harrogate on the Trans-Pennine Rally. (Sun 6/8/72, New Bank, Halifax)

99. HG9917 ... Burnley, Colne & Nelson 179, HG9917, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Northern Counties H31/26R body, new in 1948. (1966, BC&N's Colne Garage)

100. HOV680 ... HOV680, Birmingham 1680, was one of 100 Leyland PD2/1s with Brush H30/24R bodies dating from 1948. (Sun 22/5/66, Yardley Wood Road, Birmingham)

101. HOV685 ... Birmingham 1685, HOV685, a Leyland PD2/1 with Brush H30/24R body new in 1948. (September 1998, Yardley Wood Depot)

102. HOV685 ... Birmingham 1685, HOV685, a Leyland PD2/1 with Brush H30/24R body new in 1948. (September 1998)

103. HOV707 ... Birmingham 1707, HOV707, was one of a batch of 100 Leyland PD2/1 with Brush H30/24R bodies new in 1948, at Perry Barr Garage. (Sun 15/10/67, Perry Barr Garage)

104. HOV743 ... Birmingham 1743, HOV743, a Leyland PD2/1 with Brush H30/24R body of 1948. (1966, Bull Ring, Birmingham)

105. JCD18 ... Southdown 318, JCD18, is a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H54R body of 1948. (Thu 6/8/64, Chichester Bus Station)

106. JCD24 ... On the right Southdown 324, JCD24, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H54R body, new in 1948, and to the left another Leyland PD and a Guy Arab (Wed 13/4/60, Worthing Depot)

107. JCD39 ... Mexborough and Swinton 20, JCD39, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H54R body, new to Southdown in 1948 (numbered 339 in their fleet) and sold to Mexborough in late 1964. (Fri 6/8/65, Frederick Street, Rotherham)

108. JCD39 ... Seen at the garage is Mexborough & Swinton 20, JCD39, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H28/26R body which had been new in 1948 to Southdown as number 339, and which was acquired in November 1964. (Sun 14/8/66, Garage, Rawmarsh)

109. JCD39 ... Mexborough & Swinton Training Bus 39, JCD39, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H28/26R body, new in 1948 as Southdown 339. (September 1968, Mexborough & Swinton Depot, Rawmarsh)

110. JCD47 ... Southdown 347, JCD47, a Leyland PD2/1, with a Leyland H28/26R body, was one of eighty new in 1948. (Sun 15/3/59, Northern Road, Cosham)

111. JCD51 ... Southdown 351H, JCD51, a 1948 all-Leyland PD2/1 is pictured operating service 7 which according to the 1950 Ian Allan ABC was a circular service based on Worthing and serving South Lancing and Lancing Manor. (1950, Marine Parade, Worthing)

112. JCD55 ... Seen in Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton is Southdown, Brighton 355, JCD55, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H28/26R body, one of eighty delivered in 1948. (Sun 23/4/61, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

113. JCD74 ... Southdown 374, JCD74, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H54R body, built in 1948 (Sun 14/3/65, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

114. JCD81 ... Southdown all Leyland PD2/1 fleet no. 381, JCD81, (56 seater?) one of a batch of 80 dating from 1948. These were Southdown's first PD2s. (Mon 30/8/71, Crich Tramway Museum)

115. JCD82 ... Southdown 382, JCD82, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H54R body, built in 1948 makes the tight exit from Midhurst depot. (1966, Midhurst)

116. JCD82 ... Southdown 382, JCD82, was an all-Leyland PD2/1 of 1948. Next to it is 1522, MCD522, an East Lancs bodied Leyland Royal Tiger of 1953. (1966, Midhurst Depot)

117. JCD94 ... Seen on South Parade, Southsea is Southdown 394, JCD94, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H28/24R body which was new in 1948. (Sun 15/6/58, South Parade, Southsea)

118. JK9982 ... Eastbourne Corporation 25, JK9982, a 1948 Leyland PD2/1 with East Lancashire bodywork seen in Church Street in the Old Town in December 1965. Delivered as H28/24R with a single seat each side as the middle row in the lower saloon this was upseated to H30/26R in 1960. This was withdrawn in August 1967 and sold to Wombwell Diesels. (Wed 22/12/65, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne)

119. JKF451 ... Liverpool City Transport L435, JKF451, a 1948 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body seen alongside Lime Street Station in Skelhorne Street. (Thu 1/9/66, Skelhorne Street, Liverpool)

120. JTB806 ... New in 1948, Leigh Corporation 21, JTB806, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Roberts L27/26R body, seen at the Leigh garage. (Sun 10/9/67, Leigh Garage)

121. JTD381 ... Preserved former Lytham St Annes 10, JTD381, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1948 (Sun 26/6/05, Blackpool)

122. JTD381 ... Lytham St. Annes 10, JTD381, seen at Squires Gate, with Blackpool tram 40 in the background, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, dating from 1948. (Sun 7/4/57, Squires Gate)

123. JTD382 ... Lytham St. Annes 11, JTD382, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, had been new in May 1948. (Tue 27/8/68, Westby Street, Lytham)

124. JTE496 ... Rawtenstall 11, JTE496, was the first production Leyland PD2. New in 1948 it was of the PD2/1 type with East Lancs H30/26R bodywork and is seen here in Haslingden. (Wed 22/7/59, Manchester Road, Haslingden)

125. JXN351 ... OKMS JXN351, a Leyland 7RT built 1948 with Park Royal H30/26R bodywork. (May 1970, rear of OK's Bishop Auckland depot)

126. JXN366 ... JXN366 (London Transport RTL43) dating from 1948 was acquired by A1, Ardrossan (Owning member - Docherty, Irvine) in 1958. In late 1963 it was converted by a local coachbuilder to H32/25F and is seen here approaching the terminus at Stevenston. (Wed 5/8/70, Stevenston)

127. KGU284 ... London Transport RTL326, KGU284 (1975, Weymouth)

128. LEH745 ... Potteries LEH745 was a Leyland PD2/1 with Northern Counties L27/26R bodywork which had originally been their 365, but renumbered L337 in 1953 as part of a fleet renumbering. (Sat 30/8/69, Parking Area, Maclagan Street, Stoke)

129. LEH752 ... Potteries, Stoke L344, LEH752, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties L27/26R body had been new as 372 in 1948. (Sun 23/8/64, Hanley Garage)

130. LEH753 ... Potteries, Stoke L345, LEH753, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1948. It had been new as number 373, being renumbered to L345 in 1953. (Sun 23/8/64, Woodhouse Street, Stoke)

131. LVK116 ... LVK116 was a Leyland bodied Leyland PD2/1 new to Newcastle Corporation as 116 in November 1948, being renumbered 416 in May 1966. (Tue 5/8/69, Morden Street, Newcastle)

132. LVK117 ... New in November 1948 as 117, Newcastle Corporation LVK117 had been renumbered 417 in May 1966 and withdrawn in 1969, the year in which this was taken. (Tue 5/8/69, emerging on the Gateshead side of the Tyne Bridge)

133. LVK121 ... Newcastle Corporation 421, LVK121, an all Leyland PD2/1 built in 1948 and still giving service 21 years later. (July 1969, Morden Street parking, Newcastle)

134. LVK123 ... Newcastle Corporation 123, LVK123, a 1948 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland bodywork. The pre 1949 blue motor bus livery is carried. (1977, Harrogate)

135. LVK123 ... Newcastle 123, LVK123, has been featured in black and white on SCT 61, so contrasting with the cadmium yellow and cream buses of that city, 123 was used on a private enthusiasts visit to the Metro test track preserved in the immediate post war bus colours . (Sat 3/9/77, Tyne and Wear Metro Test Track)

136. LVK123 ... Former Newcastle CT 123, LVK123, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, restored to its original dark blue and ivory livery and operating in service once again for Tyne & Wear PTE on a special service commemorating the Queen's silver jubilee - hence the plaque on the radiator grille. (Tue 9/8/77, Gosforth High Street, Newcastle)

137. LVK123 ... Newcastle Transport 423, LVK123, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 built in 1948 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (May 1969, Morden Street parking area, Newcastle upon Tyne)

138. LVK127 ... Newcastle 127, LVK127, seen at Newcastle Central Station was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of twenty-two new in 1948. (Sat 22/6/63, Newcastle Central Station)

139. XS6418 ... Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross, is Western S.M.T. 2166, XS6418, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body, new in 1948, which had been acquired from Young's Bus Service, Paisley with whom it had been number 166. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross)

140. XS6465 ... Acquired with the business of Young, Paisley in January 1951, Western S.M.T. 2171, XS6465, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body new in 1948. (Wed 29/7/59, Clyde Street, Glasgow)

141. XS6465 ... New in 1948 to Young's Bus Service, Paisley, XS6465 passed to Western S.M.T. when Young's were taken over in January 1951 and was numbered 2171. This Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body is seen in Gauze Street, Paisley. (Thu 20/8/64, Gauze Street, Paisley)

142. ACW645 ... Burnley Colne & Nelson 63, ACW645, a 1949 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland body. (2002, Piece Hall, Halifax)

143. BHL864 ... West Riding Autos 663, BHL864, was a 1949 highbridge all-Leyland PD2/1 and was used mainly on the Doncaster to York services. (1965, Marshgate Bus Station, Doncaster)

144. BHL865 ... Seen arriving in Leeds Central Bus Station from Sheffield is West Riding 664, BHL865, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of seven new in 1949 (BHL 863-866, CHL 155-157). (Tue 23/4/57, Leeds Central Bus Station)

145. BHL878 ... West Riding, Wakefield 677, BHL878, was a Leyland PD2/1 new in 1949 with a Leyland L27/26R body and was seen in Wakefield Bus Station. (Sat 19/5/56, Wakefield Bus Station)

146. CCK631 ... Cunningham, Paisley 37, CCK631, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body new as Ribble 2643 in January 1949. It was part of an order diverted from Cape Town and passed to Cunningham in December 1962 via Millburn Motors (dealer), Preston. (Wed 19/6/63, Renfrew Ferry)

147. CCK663 ... South Notts, Gotham 77, CCK663, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Brush L27/26R body had been new in November 1949 as Ribble 2687. (Sat 6/10/62, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham)

148. CCK668 ... Ribble, Preston 2691, CCK668, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Brush L27/26R body new in 1949, awaits a later departure from the Coliseum Coach Station in Blackpool, seemingly with several other buses and a Ribble coach. (Sun 7/4/57, Coliseum Coach Station, Blackpool)

149. CCK831 ... Stanhope Motor Services acquired CCK831, formerly Ribble 2659, which was a 1949 Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (1967, Stanhope Depot)

150. CCK832 ... Cunningham, Paisley 38, CCK832, which was seen in Gilmour Street, Paisley was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in April 1949 as Ribble, Preston 2660 and was acquired in August 1963. (Thu 20/8/64, Gilmour Street, Paisley)

151. CDB239 ... North Western, Stockport 239, CDB239, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in 1949, and was seen in Altrincham Bus Station. (Sat 7/2/59, Altrincham Bus Station)

152. CDB241 ... North Western, Stockport 241, CDB241, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body seen in Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester. It had been new in 1949. (Sat 31/1/59, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

153. CDB242 ... North Western 242, CDB242, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body is seen in Parker Street, Manchester with the dome of the Ryland's building in Piccadilly showing above the roof. It was one of eight such vehicles, 237-244, new in 1949, a further six, 245-250, having Leyland L27/22RD bodies. (Sun 19/1/58, Parker Street, Manchester)

154. CHL156 ... West Riding 685, CHL156, one of three Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R body new in 1949 seen outside Selby Garage. It was withdrawn in 1968. (Thu 25/4/57, Selby Garage)

155. CHL161 ... West Riding 690, CHL161, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L53R body, new in 1949 (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

156. CWH717 ... One of Bolton's unique PD2/4s survives as a tower wagon. The former 367, CWH717, was renumbered 2 in it's new role. It was new in 1949 and carried a Leyland body (Sat 4/12/10, Manchester Museum of Transport)

157. DBN311 ... Preserved Bolton 408, DBN311, is a Leyland PD2/4 with a Leyland H30/26R body dating from 1949. (Sun 13/6/21, Bury Transport Museum)

158. DBN323 ... Bolton 420, DBN323, a Leyland PD2/4 of 1949 with Leyland H30/26R body (1959, Bolton)

159. DBN329 ... Three former municipal PD2s in service with Scottish operator Paton of Renfrew in 1971. Exposed radiator ex Bolton Leyland bodied Titan PD2/4 of 1949 426, DBN329, is flanked on it right by ex St Helens G121, FDJ821, a 1956 a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with East Lancs bodywork. On the Bolton Titan's left is the former Edinburgh Leyland bodied 251, KFS942, a 1952 Titan PD2/12 originally sporting an exposed radiator - the whole batch were given BMMO style tin fronts by Edinburgh in their later years. (Thu 28/10/71, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

160. DBN329 ... Oldham Corporation 471, DBN329, was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/4 , one of fifty which had been new to Bolton Corporation (as 426) in 1949. (Mon 1/9/69, inside Oldham Corporation Depot)

161. DBN337 ... Bolton 434, DBN337, one of fifty Leyland PD2/4s delivered in 1949 with Leyland H30/26R bodies which were increased to H32/26R in 1955/6. (Sat 30/11/57, Victoria Bus Station, Salford)

162. DBN347 ... Bolton 444, DBN347, one of fifty Leyland PD2/4s delivered in 1949 with Leyland H30/26R bodies which were increased to H32/26R in 1955/6. It is seen here in the later maroon and cream livery entering Moor Lane bus station in Bolton. (Fri 6/8/65, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

163. DFV123 ... A "Marmite" bus, 223, DFV123, Blackpool Leyland PD2/5 with Burlingham FH31/23C body dated from 1949 captured in service albeit a "School Special near Talbot Road Bus Station. (Cookson Street, Blackpool)

164. DFV127 ... A Blackpool PD2 departing for the last time with trade plates fitted and identity removed, believed to be 227, DFV127, a 1949 Leyland PD2/5 with Burlingham FH31/23C body. (August 1967, Blackpool depot?)

165. DJA187 ... Berresford, Cheddleton 79, DJA187, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body which had been new as Stockport 279, one of twenty new in 1949/50. (Sat 19/6/71, Hanley Bus Station)

166. DJA188 ... Berresfords Motors of Cheddleton, Staffordshire, DJA188, an all Leyland PD2/1 from 1949. (May 1968, Hanley Bus Station)

167. DJA190 ... Stockport Corporation 282, DJA190, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1949, leaves Mersey Square, Stockport for a trip to Hazel Grove. (Fri 15/5/59, Mersey Square, Stockport)

168. EKY555 ... Dating from July 1949, Bradford 555 was registered EKY555 and was a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R body later reseated to H33/26R. Seen here in Manchester Road, it was withdrawn at the end of August 1969. (Sun 24/6/56, Manchester Road)

169. EKY555 ... Bradford C.T. 555, EKY555, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland H33/27R (originally H30/26R) body, new in 1949. (August 1969, Croft Street, Bradford)

170. EKY558 ... Bradford 558, EKY558, a 1949 Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland body is seen at Woodhall services on the M1 towing former Nottingham trolley 493, KTV493, a 1948 BUT 9611T with Roe bodywork. The pair were on route to the Sandtoft site of the Trolleybus Museum. Both vehicles are preserved at the museum. (1970, at Services M1, Woodhall)

171. EKY559 ... Bradford C.T. 559, EKY559, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland H33/27R (originally H30/26R) body, new in 1949. (August 1969, Holme Wood Terminus (Dorchester Crescent ?))

172. EKY560 ... Seen outside Thornbury Depot is Bradford 560, EKY560, one of twenty Leyland PD2/3s with Leyland H33/26R bodies delivered in 1949, which were the first postwar Leylands in the Bradford fleet. (Sun 8/9/68, Thornbury Depot)

173. EKY563 ... Bradford 563, EKY563, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland bodywork dating from 1949. (1968, Manchester Road, Bradford)

174. EKY564 ... Seen at the side of Thornbury Garage are Bradford 564 and 571, EKY564/71, both being Leyland PD2/3s with Leyland H33/26R bodies, which had been new in July 1949 and January 1950 respectively, and which were withdrawn in 1968 and 1967 respectively. (Sun 8/9/68, Thornbury Garage, Bradford)

175. EKY570 ... Bradford 570, EKY570, was an all-Leyland PD2/3 from 1949, and is seen on a Wakefield Road trolleybus replacement service. (1967, Hall Ings, Bradford)

176. EN9552 ... Bury Corporation 152, EN9552, a Leyland Titan PD2/4 with Weymann H30/26R body, new in 1949. (Tue 28/1/69, Bury Corporation depot)

177. EO8891 ... Seen here at the garage, Merthyr Tydfil 123, EO8891, was one of ten Leyland PD2/3s with Park Royal H30/26R bodies which had been new to Barrow Corporation in 1949. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil Garage)

178. EO8892 ... Merthyr Tydfil 124, EO8892, was one of ten Leyland PD2/3s with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, acquired from Barrow Corporation in October 1961, entering service in January 1962. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil garage)

179. EO8896 ... Merthyr Tydfil 128, EO8896, was a Leyland PD2/3 with Park Royal body new to Barrow-in-Furness in 1949 and sold to Merthyr in 1961. To the right was 46, HB6186, a Bristol K6A with a utilitarian-looking Duple body of 1946. (1967, Merthyr Tydfil Garage)

180. EO8896 ... Merthyr Tydfil 128, EO8896, seen at the garage, was one of ten Leyland PD2/3s with Park Royal H30/26R bodies which had been new to Barrow Corporation in 1949. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil Garage)

181. EO8898 ... Merthyr Tydfil 130, EO8898, seen at the garage, was one of ten Leyland PD2/3s with Park Royal H30/26R bodies, acquired from Barrow Corporation in October 1961, entering service in January 1962. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil garage)

182. EO9061 ... Barrow Corporation 134, EO9061, and 3, HEO273, were new in November 1949, and November 1961 respectively. (Thu 5/8/65, Duke Street, Barrow)

183. EX6562 ... EX6562 was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1949 as Great Yarmouth 62. In October 1966 it passed to Stanhope Motor Services with whom it is seen here in Stanhope Market Place with a party of school children. (Thu 3/8/67, Stanhope Market Place)

184. EX6562 ... In October 1966, Great Yarmouth sold two Leyland-bodied PD2/1s to Weardale Motor Services for £300 each. These were 62 (EX6562), new in November 1949, and 68 (EX6568), new in April 1950. (1968/9, Shittlehopeburn Depot, Stanhope)

185. EX6566 ... Preserved Great Yarmouth 66, EX6566, one of a batch of ten Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R bodies, new in 1949. (Sun 6/6/04, Southchurch Park East, Southend)

186. EX6566 ... EX6566, Great Yarmouth 66, a Leyland PD2 with Leyland Body. New in December 1949, it passed to Mulley's Motorways Ixworth 1966. (Sat 7/2/09, Caister Road Garage, Great Yarmouth)

187. EX6566 ... Great Yarmouth Titan 66, EX6566 from East Anglia Transport Museum and Eastern Counties MW5G coach LS789, 5789AH, from Eastern Transport Collection together at Weeley. (Sun 6/6/10, Weeley)

188. EX6569 ... Leyland PD2s formed a large part of the Great Yarmouth fleet and 69, EX6569, was one of ten delivered in 1949. They were Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies as seen in this shot parked outside the garage. (Sun 11/10/64, Caister Road Garage)

189. FAJ185 ... TRTB 52, FAJ185, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 from 1949 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (January 1968, South Bank Depot)

190. FAJ493 ... TRTB 53 FAJ493, an all Leyland PD2/1 from 1949. (August 1967, Marton Road, Middlesbrough)

191. FAJ494 ... Teesside Railless Traction Board 44, FAJ494, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 built in 1949 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (January 1968, TRTB South Bank depot)

192. FDW51 ... Newport Corporation 1, FDW51, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R which was new in April 1949. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

193. FED794 ... Warrington Corporation 9, FED794, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1949. (1969, Bridgefoot, Warrington)

194. FED795 ... Warrington Corporation 10, FED795, a 1949 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland body (Sun 3/8/08, Harrogate)

195. FJF185 ... Teesside Municipal Transport FJF185 was an all Leyland PD2/1 built in 1949 pressed into service before it had been repainted from its Leicester livery. (March 1970, Wilson Street, Middlesbrough)

196. FJF186 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H146, FJF186, an all Leyland Titan PD2/1 from 1949, formerly Leicester 147. (May 1970, High Street, Stockton)

197. FJF192 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H148, FJF192, an all Leyland Titan PD2/1 from 1949. (July 1970, Middlesbrough Exchange)

198. FJF193 ... Preserved Leicester City Transport 154, FJF193, a 1949 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland bodywork (1995, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum)

199. FJF193 ... Preserved Leicester 193, FJF193, an all-Leyland Titan PD2/1, new in 1949 (Sun 22/11/09, Leicester)

200. FJF193 ... Leicester 154, FJF193, a 1949 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with bodywork by the chassis builder. (Sun 13/6/10, Chatsworth)

201. GDW98 ... Newport CT 31, GDW98, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Bruce H56R body. By the time of this view it had been withdrawn from service and was used as a staff room. (Wed 1/3/72, Dock Street, Newport)

202. HAA809 ... HAA809 was the sole delivery to Chisnell (King Alfred) in 1949 and was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 which is seen here in Winchester. (Tue 9/2/60, The Broadway, Winchester)

203. HD8418 ... Seen in Dewsbury Bus Station, operating on route ‘G’ to Cleckheaton, is Yorkshire Woollen District, Dewsbury 646, HD8418, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body, the last of eight new in 1949. It was withdrawn in January 1963. (Sun 23/6/57, Dewsbury Bus Station)

204. HRM693 ... Cumberland 352, HRM693, seen in Carlisle was a Leyland PD2/1. It was new in February 1949 as number 273, being renumbered in December 1961, and had a Leyland L27/26R body. (Fri 21/8/64, Carlisle)

205. HRM698 ... Cumberland 278, HRM698, was one of twenty-two Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1949. A further eight, HRM 703-710, were sold to Crosville, Chester without being delivered to Whitehaven. They became Crosville M583-590, later DTO583-590, and retained their Cumberland registration numbers. (Thu 30/7/59, Whitehaven)

206. HRM699 ... Cumberland 358, HRM699, was a 1949 Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 and is seen here at Cleator Moor. New as number 279, it became 358 in the 1961 renumbering and was withdrawn in 1967. (Wed 4/8/65, Cleator Moor)

207. HRM706 ... Crosville M586, HRM706, (diverted from Cumberland) was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 new in 1949 and is seen here at Llandudno. (Sun 5/6/55, Llandudno)

208. HRM708 ... Crosville DTO588, HRM708 an All-Leyland PD2/1 L53R, diverted from Cumberland in 1949. (August 1962, Penrhydlyniog, Pwllheli)

209. JOJ139 ... One of fifty Leyland H28/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1949, 2139, JOJ139, is seen at Hockley Garage on a visit by The Omnibus Touring Circle. (Sun 15/10/67, Hockley Garage)

210. JOJ183 ... Outside Hockley Garage JOJ183, Birmingham 2183, is a Leyland PD2/1 with Park Royal H29/25R body and dates from 1949/50, being one of fifty new at that time, the first sixteen, including 2183, entering service in late 1949. (Sun 15/10/67, Hockley Garage)

211. JTJ823 ... Fishwick 25, JTJ823, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body seen at Leyland was new in February 1949. (Tue 27/10/64, Hough Lane, Leyland)

212. JUP151 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H116, JUP151, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built in 1949 with Leyland H32/26R bodywork. (March 1972, South Bank Depot)

213. JUP151 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H116, JUP151, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1949 to Stockton-on-Tees Corporation. Pictured whilst in use as a training bus at TMT's Middlesbrough garage. (Summer 1973, Teesside's Middlesbrough Garage)

214. JUP158 ... Withdrawn Stockton Corporation 123, JUP158, was a Leyland Titan PD2/3 from 1949 with Leyland H32/26R bodywork. (April 1968, Stockton Corporation Depot)

215. JXN363 ... McLennan, Spittalfield 95, JXN363, was aquired in July 1958 from the London Transport Executive, where it had been RTL40. (Fri 24/7/59, Tay Street, Perth)

216. JXN370 ... McLennan, Spitalfield 85, JXN370, was aquired from the London Transport Executive, where it had been RTL47, in February 1958. (Fri 24/7/59, Kinnoull Street, Perth)

217. JXN372 ... Seen here in Kinnoull Street, Perth is McLennan, Spittalfield 86, JXN372, which was aquired in February 1958 from the London Transport Executive, where it had been RTL49. (Fri 24/7/59, Kinnoull Street, Perth)

218. JXN377 ... McLennan, Spittalfield 87, JXN377, seen here in Kinnoull Street, Perth was aquired from the London Transport Executive, where it had been RTL54, in February 1958. (Fri 24/7/59, Kinnoull Street, Perth)

219. KGU91 ... Duff, Ardrossan (A1 Service, Ardrossan) KGU91, seen in Ardrossan, was a Leyland 7RT with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body. (Wed 5/8/70, Ardrossan)

220. KLB648 ... London Transport RTL453, KLB648 (1975, Weymouth)

221. KLB908 ... Preserved Stevensons Leyland KLB908, originally London Transport RTW178, new in 1949. (Sun 24/7/11, Duffield Station)

222. KLB915 ... Immaculate London Transport RTW185, KLB915, new in 1949. (Sun 17/7/05, Alton)

223. KMN503 ... Isle of Man Road Services 1, KMN503, new in 1949, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of eighteen new that year. (Sun 27/6/65)

224. KMN504 ... Isle of Man Road Services 2, KMN504, a 1949 all Leyland PD2/1. It was renumbered 74 in October 1968, withdrawn in 1974 and has subsequently passed to a variety of preservationists. Now back in the Isle of Man it has been returned, this year, to its original identity. (Sun 20/7/08, Peel, Isle of Man)

225. KMN504 ... Rear view of IOM Road Services No 2, KMN504, a 1949 all Leyland PD2/1. This bus was renumbered 74 in 1968. Interestingly, in preservation, it carries Fleet No 2 on the outside, and 74 on the inside (at least it did when the photo was taken!) (Sun 20/7/08, Peel, Isle of Man)

226. KMN510 ... Isle of Man Road Services 80, KMN510, was new in 1949 and was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Sun 27/6/65)

227. KMN514 ... Isle of Man Road Services 64, KMN514, was one of eighteen Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new in 1949. (Sun 27/6/65)

228. KPT760 ... Stockton Corporation 55, KPT760, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 from 1949 with Massey H33/26R bodywork. (March 1968, Middlesbrough Exchange)

229. KPT769 ... Stockton 64, KPT769, one of twenty-five Leyland PD2/3s with Massey H30/26R bodies new in 1949, is seen in High Street, Stockton-on-Tees. (Wed 2/8/67, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

230. KPT909 ... Preserved Weardale MS KPT909, an all Leyland Titan PD2/1 from 1949 with lowbridge bodywork. (August 1972, Harrogate)

231. KPT909 ... Weardale Motor Services KPT909, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1949. (July 1969, Stanhope Market Place)

232. KPT909 ... Making its way up New Bank in Halifax, as it heads for Harrogate on the Trans-Pennine Rally, is preserved Weardale Motor Services KPT909, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sun 6/8/72, New Bank, Halifax)

233. KRR68 ... East Midland D68, KRR68, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body was new in 1949 and is seen at Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster. (Fri 19/4/57, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster)

234. KTD759 ... Leigh Corporation 7, KTD759, was a Leyland PD2/1 with an unusual Lydney L27/26R body of 1949. (1967, Leigh Depot)

235. KTD768 ... Leigh Corporation 16, KTD768, a 1949 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with unusual Lydney lowbridge body. (2000, Manchester Museum of Transport)

236. KTE723 ... Ex-Rawtenstall 3, KTE723, was one of ten such vehicles new in 1949. It was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, seen here still in Rawtenstall livery after it had passed to Rossendale Joint Transport Committee on 1st April 1968. (Mon 26/8/68, Rawtenstall Bus Station)

237. KTE724 ... Rawtenstall 4, KTE724, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Sun 14/9/58, Rawtenstall)

238. KTE726 ... Seen in Bacup is Rossendale Joint Transport 6, KTE726, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body which was operating on a school contract service. (Mon 19/4/71, Alma Street, Bacup)

239. KYY643 ... Walsall bought five Leyland 7RTs with Park Royal H30/26R bodies from London Transport in 1959 and 201, KYY643, the first of them, which had been RTL550 when in London, is seen in this view. (Sun 13/4/69, Garage, Bloxwich Road, Walsall)

240. LWB266 ... Paton, Renfrew 95, LWB266, seen at Renfrew Ferry, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H31/28R body. It had been new to Sheffield in 1949. (Sat 31/7/65, Renfrew Ferry)

241. LWB316 ... Pond Street bus station Sheffield was a popular haunt for bus photographers. 'A' fleet member 316, LWB316, a 1949 Leyland PD2/1 with H30/26R Leyland bodywork rests between duties in the open parking area. (August 1960, Pond Street, Sheffield)

242. LWE121 ... Sheffield Corporation 621, LWE121, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1949 (Fri 6/8/65, Westgate, Rotherham)

243. LWE64 ... Seen in Pond Street bus park was Sheffield 2064, LWE64, a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1, new as number 64 in 1949. (Sat 26/10/63, Pond Street Bus Park)

244. LWJ645 ... Sheffield 645, LWJ645, a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 is seen at Owlerton squeezing past trams operating the special service to the football ground. (Sat 7/12/57, Owlerton, Sheffield)

245. NEH449 ... Potteries, Stoke H449, NEH449, seen in the yard at Hanley Garage was a Leyland OPD2/1 which had been new as 449 with a Weymann B35F body in 1949. (Sun 23/8/64, Hanley Garage)

246. NEH453 ... Preserved ex-Potteries L453, NEH453, a 1949 Leyland OPD2/1 with a 1951 Northern Counties body fitted in 1954. (Sun 26/9/04, Duxford)

247. NEH453 ... Preserved PMT L453, NEH453, a Leyland OPD2/1 was new in December 1949 and fitted with Weymann B35F bodywork. In 1954 it was fitted with a Northern Counties L27/26R body. (Sat 17/3/79, Greenwich)

248. NEH466 ... Potteries MT L466, NEH466, a Leyland Titan OPD2/1 built 1949 with Northern Counties L27/26R bodywork from 1954. (March 1969, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme)

249. NEH467 ... Potteries L467, NEH467, a Leyland OPD2/1 which had been re-bodied with a Northern Counties L27/26R body in 1954. When new as 467 in 1949 it had a Weymann B35F body and had been renumbered to SN467 in 1953 and was then rebodied in 1954. (Sun 23/8/64, Hanley Garage)

250. NNW340 ... Leeds 340, NNW340, the first of sixty Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1949/50, entered service in December 1949 and is seen in Henconner Lane, Bramley which was often used for the overnight parking of five/six vehicles. (Sun 6/1/57, Henconner Lane, Bramley)

251. NNW341 ... Leeds 341, NNW341, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new on 7th December 1949 and withdrawn on 24th June 1964. It is seen here having just arrived at the terminus at Rodley of the route from Rockingham Street Bus Station. It will draw forward and then reverse into Bagley Lane to the right of the photographer before returning to stand at the stop in the background. (Fri 30/3/56, Rodley, Leeds)

252. NNW342 ... Seen at the Hyde Park terminus of route 49 is 342, NNW342, one of the sixty Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1949/50. (Sun 20/3/55, Hyde Park Terminus, Leeds)

253. NNW342 ... Leeds 342, NNW342 seen in Broad Lane, Bramley working a Cricket Special from Headingley to Stanningley via the 44 service route, was the third (numerically) of the batch of sixty Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland 'Farington' H30/26R bodies new between December 1949 and April 1950. (Sat 23/7/55, Broad Lane, Bramley)

254. NNW344 ... Leeds 344, NNW344, one of the sixty Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s new in 1949/50. 344, new in December 1949 is seen in Rockingham Street Bus Station having arrived from Rodley. (Mon 24/10/55, Rockingham Street Bus Station, Leeds)

255. NNW347 ... Leeds 347, NNW347, one of the sixty Leyland PD2/1s new in 1949/50 with Leyland H30/26R bodies turning round at the Intake terminus before returning to Leeds Rockingham Street. (Sun 13/5/56, Intake Lane/Coal Hill Lane, Intake)

256. NNW352 ... Leeds 352, NNW352, has just arrived at Rockingham Street Bus Station in Leeds and driver William Wood is just about to close the cab door. This was the first day of operation at Rockingham Street and the Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1949, was operating on the service from Pudsey via Stanningley. (Sun 11/7/54, Rockingham Street Bus Station, Leeds)

257. NNW353 ... Leeds 353, NNW353, one of sixty Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s delivered in 1949/50 seen in Central Bus Station ready to operate the final departure on route 14 to Half Mile Lane before this was linked as a cross town route from Half Mile Lane to Halton following the withdrawal of the tram service to Halton earlier in the evening. (Sat 7/11/59, Leeds Central Bus Station)

258. NNW354 ... The first bus to leave Intake on the new service to Rockingham Street Bus Station in Leeds was 354, NNW354, one of the sixty Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered in 1949/50. (Sun 19/9/54, Intake Lane, Intake)

259. NNW354 ... Leeds 354, NNW354, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body is seen at Rockingham Street Bus Station at the end of the first journey from Intake on the newly commenced service. A busy scene for buses, if not for passengers, with another Leyland bodied PD2 on the service to Rodley and a Roe bodied A.E.C. Regent III on the 31 to New Farnley. (Sun 19/9/54, Rockingham Street Bus Station, Leeds)

260. NNW356 ... Leeds 356, NNW356, seen in Bramley Town Street at the Westover Road stop, whilst operating a journey to Halton Moor, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, which had been new in December 1949. (Sun 29/12/57, Bramley Town Street, Leeds)

261. NNW356 ... Leeds 356, NNW356, one of a batch of sixty, is seen in Broad Lane, Bramley when working a Cricket Special from Headingley to Stanningley via the 44 service route. (Sat 23/7/55, Broad Lane, Bramley)

262. NNW366 ... Leeds 366, NNW366, one of sixty Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s delivered in 1949/50 seen in Central Bus Station ready to operate the final departure on route 77 before this was linked to be a cross town route from Bramley to Compton Road. (Sat 7/11/59, Leeds Central Bus Station)

263. NNW377 ... Leeds 377, NNW377, was one of their all-Leyland PD2/1s dating from 1949/50. (1961, King Lane Circus, Moortown)

264. NNW377 ... Daytime, between peak, layovers in the yard at Sovereign Street garage plus on learner duty, Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body 377, NNW377. (Fri 18/2/55, Sovereign Street Garage, Leeds)

265. NNW381 ... Seen negotiating the roundabout at Bramley Town End with Bramley Garage in the left background is Leeds 381, NNW381, one of the sixty Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies dating from 1949/50. (Sun 8/7/56, Bramley Town End)

266. NNW385 ... Leeds 385, NNW385, one of the sixty Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new in 1949/50 is seen at Butt Lane on the route from Hyde Park to Old Farnley. (Sun 11/12/55, Butt Lane, Leeds)

267. AHF837 ... The eleven years between these two Wallasey Leylands with Metro Cammell bodies represents their transformation from traditional 7ft 6in wide Titans of 5-bay construction to (then) ultra-modern Atlanteans. Seen after takeover by Merseyside PTE in December 1969 are 41, AHF837, a PD2/1 with H30/26R body of February 1951 and 19, HHF19, a PDR1/1 / H44/33F still in Corporation livery, penultimate of thirteen all new in March 1960. (Sat 13/2/71, New Brighton Bus Station, Wirral, Cheshire)

268. BHE766 ... Seen on driver training duties in the parking area in Barnsley is Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 836, BHE766, which was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in April 1950. (Fri 13/4/73, Barnsley)

269. CCK668 ... Delaine, Bourne 54, CCK668, acquired from Ribble, Preston 2691 in May 1961 was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Brush L27/26R body which had been new in 1950. (Sun 20/9/64, Bourne)

270. CHE614 ... United Services operated a route from Wakefield to Hemsworth and Doncaster, providing a valuable service to the local mining communities. It was a joint operation by three local operators, being Bingleys, Cooper Brothers and Everetts. CHE614 was former Yorkshire Traction (883), a Leyland PD2/1 with a Roe L27/26R body dating from 1950 and acquired by Everetts in 1962. (1965, Wakefield Bus Station)

271. CHL164 ... West Riding 693, CHL164, a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body in Wakefield bus station. It was withdrawn in 1969 & sold to Higgs of Cudworth for scrap. (1969, Wakefield Bus Station)

272. CHL794 ... West Riding, Wakefield 696, CHL794, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body, one of eighteen new in 1950. (Sun 17/8/58, Wakefield Bus Station)

273. CHL797 ... West Riding 699, CHL797, a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body parked outside Belle Isle depot in Wakefield in 1969 and being passed by 167, LHL167F, a 1967 Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R with a Marshall B51F body. (1969, Barnsley Road, Wakefield)

274. CHL800 ... West Riding, Wakefield 702, CHL800, loads passengers in Leeds Central Bus Station. It was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body, new in September 1950. (Sat 30/7/55, Leeds Central Bus Station)

275. CRN821 ... Former Ribble 2728, CRN821, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland L53R body, new in 1950, working as a staff bus for Saxone Shoes. (1966, Coal Road, Seacroft, Leeds)

276. CRN822 ... Shaw Bros, Byers Green, CRN822, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built 1950 with Leyland L27/26R bodywork. This had been new as Ribble 2729. (mid 1960s ?, Spennymoor Bus Station)

277. CRN856 ... Ribble 2763, CRN856, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland L53R bodywork built in 1950. (Fri 27/3/59, Fleetwood Station, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood)

278. CWG296 ... Alexander (Fife), Kirkcaldy FRB102, CWG296, was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 which was seen at the garage in Dunfermline. (Tue 28/7/70, Garage, Dunfermline)

279. CWG61 ... New in 1950 Alexander, Falkirk RB83, CWG61 was a Leyland PD2/1 with an Alexander L27/26R body which was caught at Buchanan Street, Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Buchanan Street, Glasgow)

280. CWG63 ... Alexander (Northern), Aberdeen NRB85, CWG63, a Leyland PD2/1 with an Alexander L27/26R body seen in Dundee Bus Station. It had been new in March 1950 as Alexander RB85 becoming Alexander (Northern) NRB85 in May 1961, although the N prefix was not applied until 1962. (Wed 29/7/70, Dundee Bus Station)

281. CWG632 ... Alexander (Fife), Kirkcaldy FRB104, CWG632, was a Leyland PD2/1 with an Alexander L27/26R body and was seen at the garage in Kelty. (Tue 28/7/70, Garage, Kelty)

282. DCK204 ... Premier Travel, Cambridge 146, DCK204, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with East Lancs. FL27/26RD body, new to Ribble M.S. (1233) as FCL27/22RD in 1950. (Sat 11/7/70, Drummer Street Bus Station, Cambridge)

283. DCK205 ... Premier Travel 141, DCK205, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with East Lancs. FCL27/22RD body, new to Ribble (1234) in 1950, along with another unidentifed one of the same type to the left. (1971, Chrishall Depot)

284. DCK205 ... Ribble, Preston 1234, DCK205, a Leyland PD2/3 new in 1950 with an East Lancs FCL27/22RD body. (Sat 11/10/58, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

285. DCK208 ... Acquired by Premier Travel, Cambridge from Ribble 1237 in January 1962, DCK208 was numbered 140 and was a Leyland PD2/3 with an East Lancs FL27/26RD body which had been new in 1950. (Sun 12/8/62, Haverhill Depot)

286. DCK208 ... Premier Travel, Cambridge 140, DCK208, a Leyland PD2/3 with an East Lancs FL27/26RD body, had been new as Ribble, Preston 1237 in 1950 and was acquired in January 1962, being seen here at Premier Travel’s garage at Haverhill. (Sun 11/9/66, Haverhill Depot)

287. DCK208 ... Premier Travel NMU6, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA with Harrington Cavalier 36 C51F body, new to Valliant, London W5 in 1963, and DCK208, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with East Lancs. FCL27/22RD body, new to Ribble (1237) in 1950. (1971, Chrishall Depot)

288. DCK211 ... Premier Travel 137, DCK211, a former Ribble White Lady Leyland Titan PD2/3 double-deck coach with East Lancs FL27/26R body, new to Ribble in 1950 and one of 10 acquired by Premier Travel in 1960. (Sat 20/6/64, Drummer Street Bus Station. Cambridge)

289. DCK212 ... In early 1962 Premier Travel bought 10 'White Lady' coaches from Ribble and, later that year, bought another from Reliance of Newbury, whose stage carriage services had been sold to Thames Valley. (c.1969, Drummer Street Bus Station. Cambridge)

290. DCK212 ... Ten Leyland PD2/3s with East Lancs FL27/26RD bodies new to Ribble, Preston in 1950 were acquired in 1962 by Premier Travel Cambridge and 138, DCK212, which entered service with Premier Travel in January 1962, is seen at Chrishall. (Sun 5/9/71, Chrishall)

291. DCK212 ... Ribble Motor Services 1241, DCK212, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with East Lancs L49R coach seated bodywork new in 1950-51. (Sat 13/8/60, Cookson Street, Blackpool)

292. DCK215 ... Ribble 1244, DCK215, was from the second batch of White Lady coaches. It had East Lancs FCL27/22RD bodywork on its Leyland PD2/3 chassis and is seen in Burnley (Thu 10/4/58, Cattle Market Bus Station, Burnley)

293. DCK218 ... Premier Travel, Cambridge 142, DCK218, acquired in January 1962,was a Leyland PD2/3 with an East Lancs FL27/26RD body, new as Ribble 1247 in 1950. (Sun 12/8/62, Chrishall Depot)

294. DCK219 ... Ribble were one of the first British companies to use double deck coaches. 1248, DCK219, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with full front East Lancs body dates from 1950. (Sun 27/3/05, Brough)

295. DJR681 ... One of Hunter's immaculate all Leyland PD2s, 17, DJR681, about to to depart Northumberland Square for Seaton Deleval. The profile of the "Backworth Bus" standing behind the PD2 seems to have improved from a Bristol K5G to a Bristol FLF6B. (1962, Northumberland Square, North Shields)

296. DKG944 ... Western Welsh 944, DKG944, seen at Milford Haven was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1, new in 1950. Next to it is Leyland PD2/3 952, EUH952. (Wed 15/8/62, Milford Haven)

297. DRN243 ... DRN243 was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland L27/26RD body seen here with Edwards, Joys Green who had acquired it, in May 1964, from Ribble, Preston 1303. It had been new in 1950. (Sat 3/6/67, Depot Yard, Joys Green)

298. DRN260 ... Garner, Bridge of Weir 26, DRN260, a Leyland L53RD bodied PD2/3 new to Ribble Motor Services in 1950, seen at the operators premises in 1966. (November 1966, Bridge of Weir)

299. DRN271 ... DRN271 had been new in 1950 as Ribble, Preston 1331. It was acquired by Edwards, Joys Green in May 1965 and was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland L27/26RD body. (Sat 3/6/67, Depot Yard, Joys Green)

300. DRN292 ... Preston Corporation Leylands 82, HRN488, a PD2/10 with Metro-Cammell H62R body built in 1955 alongside 109, DRN292, a PD2/1 with Leyland 56 seat body built 5 years earlier. (Birley Street, Preston)

301. EF9585 ... Hartlepool Borough Transport 65, EF9585, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built in 1950 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (August 1967, off Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

302. EF9592 ... West Hartlepool 72, EF9592, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built in 1950 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (December 1968, Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

303. EFV280 ... Blackpool Corporation Transport Department 280, EFV280, one of a hundred similar vehicles delivered in 1949 (201-50) and 1950 (251-300). The chassis were Leyland PD2/3 and the bodies were constructed by Burlingham with the first 50 being FH54C and the latter 50 including 280 being FH52C. (Sat 13/8/60, Cookson Street, Blackpool)

304. EFV291 ... Taken from the coach park occupying the track bed near the site of Blackpool Central Station, this view of the rear of the Blackpool Transport Rigby Road depot shows what appears to be the training fleet. 291, EFV291, with 295, EFV295, behind it, are identifiable and were two of the last six of this batch still current (all as trainers) when the picture was taken. (Sun 31/8/69, Blackpool Transport Rigby Road depot)

305. EFV300 ... Blackpool had other attractions.! Here is EFV300 which should be "300" according to BBF No.6, yet it has fleet number 298 above the offside headlamp. No disguising the 1950 Burlingham bodied Leyland PD2/5, however, in its later role as a permanent way store/bothy and seen here at Little Bispham, Blackpool (Thu 27/3/75, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool)

306. EKY573 ... Bradford C.T. 573, EKY573, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland H33/27R body, new in 1950 (as H30/26R). (August 1969, Croft Street, Bradford)

307. EN9969 ... EN9969, Bury 169, was one of twenty-five Weymann H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/4s delivered in 1950 and is seen at Whitefield. (Sun 1/6/58, Whitefield)

308. EN9973 ... Paton, Renfrew 87, EN9973, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Weymann H30/26R body and was seen at Renfrew Ferry. It had been new to Bury Corporation in 1950. (Sat 31/7/65, Renfrew Ferry)

309. EN9974 ... Bury Corporation 174, EN9974, a Leyland Titan PD2/4 with Weymann H30/26R body, new in 1950. (Tue 28/1/69, Bury Corporation Depot)

310. EO9178 ... Barrow Corporation 148, EO9178, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built in 1950 with Roe H31/28RD bodywork from 1959. (October 1971, Hindpool Road Corporation Depot, Barrow)

311. EO9180 ... Barrow Corporation 150, EO9180, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Roe H31/28R body which had, in August 1959, replaced the Park Royal H30/26R body fitted when it was new in March 1950. (Thu 5/8/65, Schneider Square, Barrow)

312. EUH952 ... Western Welsh 952, EUH952, and 944, DKG944, showing the difference between the bodywork on 952 (Leyland PD2/3) and 944 (Leyland PD2/1). Note the greater amount of mudguard projecting beyond the cab, and the front end taper, on the eight feet wide version since Leyland used the same front end bodywork on both widths. (Wed 15/8/62, Milford Haven)

313. EUH959 ... Samuel Ledgard EUH959, ex-Western Welsh 959, then Eynon's of Trimsaran, an all-Leyland lowbridge PD2/3, pauses with a school contract. (1966, Old Ball, Horsforth)

314. EUH973 ... EUH973, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland L27/26R body seen in the fleet of S.Blackwell and Sons of Earls Colne. (Sat 17/4/65, Colchester Bus Station)

315. EUH973 ... In the middle is an AEC Regent III with Northern Coachbuilders L55R body, ECX420, which started life with the Huddersfield Joint Committee and passed in 1963 into the small fleet of Vines of Great Bromley. It was in turn sold later in the year this picture was taken to Silver City of Harlow. (Sat 17/4/65, Colchester Bus Station)

316. EX6570 ... Roberts of Cefn Mawr/Vale of Llangollen Coaches EX6563/EX6570, Leyland Titan (PD2/1) and EX7550 (PD2/10) with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Great Yarmouth Corporation as 62/70 (in 1949/50), and 50 (in 1952) respectively. (January 1970, Roberts' Garage, Cefn Mawr)

317. FCX331 ... County Motors 87, FCX331, one of two Leyland PD2/3s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new in 1950. (Mon 7/5/51, Lord Street, Huddersfield)

318. FJF158 ... Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, FJF158 (B11), a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H32/28R bodywork. (August 1972, Yuill's Hartlepool Depot)

319. FJF196 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H149, FJF196, seen at Middlesbrough Exchange was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H33/29R body which had been acquired from Leicester Corporation 157 in March 1970. (Thu 20/4/72, Middlesbrough Exchange)

320. FVD225 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 60, FVD225, new in 1950 was a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body seen in Coatbridge. (Sat 31/7/65, Coatbridge)

321. FVD225 ... Baxter, Airdrie 60, FVD225, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in November 1950. (Thu 20/6/63, Water Street, Coatbridge)

322. GBX987 ... Eynon, Trimsaran ran this 1950 Leyland L27/26RD bodied PD2/3. It is seen here at Llanelly carrying fleet number 15, GBX987. (Tue 14/8/62, Llanelly)

323. GDL764 ... Preserved ex-Seaview Services GDL764, an all Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a 53 seat lowbridge body, one of two new in May 1950 (Sun 15/10/06, Newport Quay, Isle of Wight Bus Museum)

324. GDL764 ... Seaview Services, Ryde, GDL764, an all Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a 53 seat lowbridge body, one of two new in May 1950. It has been preserved. (Mon 11/8/69, Ryde Esplanade)

325. GED585 ... Warrington Corporation 75, GED585, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 built in 1950 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (October 1970, Buttermarket Street, Warrington)

326. GED586 ... This Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H30/26R body was new as Warrington 76, GED586, in July 1950. (Thu 24/3/60, Bridgefoot)

327. GED587 ... Warrington Corporation 77, GED587, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new in July 1950, one of a batch of ten new between July and September that year. (Sat 30/8/69, Warrington Corporation Depot, Wilderspool Causeway)

328. GFY396 ... Bedlington & District, Ashington GFY396 was an all-Leyland Titan PD2/3 H30/26R new in May 1950. (Tue 20/2/68, North Seaton Colliery)

329. GFY406 ... Former Southport 106, GFY406, Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1950 (Sun 5/4/09, Wisley Aerodrome)

330. GFY406 ... Former Southport 106, GFY406, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1950 (Sun 17/7/11, Alton)

331. GFY410 ... Southport Corporation 110, GFY410, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Leyland 'Farington' H30/26R body, new in 1950. (early 1969, Southport CT Depot)

332. GKU41 ... Bradford No.41, GKU41, en-route to Fagley crossing Killinghall Road, the route of the Bolton to Bankfoot trolleys. (April/May 1961, Junction of Pollard Lane and Killinghall Road, Bradford)

333. GKU49 ... Bradford PD2 no.49, GKU49, about to overtake a Hebble bus. (Sat 27/6/64, Bradford Road, Northowram)

334. GKU53 ... Bradford 53, GKU53, with trolley 719 behind. 53 was a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950 - it lasted in service until 1967. (Summer 1966, Clayton Terminus)

335. GKU54 ... Bradford 54, GKU54, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950 and later reseated to H33/26R is seen here in Nelson Street. (Sun 6/5/56, Nelson Street, Bradford)

336. GKU54 ... Bradford C.T. 58, 49 and 54 (GKU58/GKU49/GKU54), Leyland Titan PD2/3s with Leyland H33/26R bodies, new in 1950, withdrawn in 1969/70 and all sold to Rollinson's of Carlton for scrap in August 1970. (August 1970, B.C.T. Thornbury Works Yard)

337. GRY763 ... Midland Red 4844, GRY763, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body new as Kemp and Shaw, Leicester number 30 in 1950. It was acquired with the business on January 1st 1959 and was the only lowbridge vehicle in the B.M.M.O. fleet. (Sat 9/2/63, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester)

338. HOR493 ... New in 1950, HOR493 was a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body in the Chisnell (King Alfred) fleet and is seen in Winchester. (Tue 9/2/60, The Broadway, Winchester)

339. HUS208 ... Smith, Barrhead (Scottish Cooperative Wholesale Society) HUS208 was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in 1950. (Wed 19/6/63, Cotton Street, Paisley)

340. HWY35 ... Todmorden 14, HWY35, was still displaying the L.M.S. version of the Todmorden Joint Omnibus Committee Coat of Arms when seen in Todmorden, some twenty years after the L.M.S. Railway Company was replaced by British Railways. (Fri 2/8/68, Bus Starting Centre)

341. HWY36 ... Todmorden JOC 18, HWY36, at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway's Toddington station. (Sun 10/7/16, Toddington, Glos.)

342. HWY36 ... Todmorden JOC 18, HWY36, an all-Leyland PD2/1 with L27/26R body, built in 1950. (1965, Lawkholme Crescent, Keighley)

343. HWY36 ... Todmorden JOC 18, HWY36, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1950. (Summer 1971, Mankinholes (Cross Lane))

344. HWY36 ... Todmorden JOC 18, HWY36, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1950. (August 1969, Todmorden Market Ground)

345. HWY36 ... Todmorden JOC 18, HWY36, is a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body dating from 1950. It is seen wearing its (premature) Calderdale number 351. (Spring 1971, Millwood Depot, Todmorden)

346. HWY36 ... Former Todmorden J.O.C. 18, HWY36, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1950. (Sun 5/9/21, Hebden Bridge Road (A6033), above Oxenhope, just above the 'Waggon & Horses')

347. HWY36 ... Todmorden 351, HWY36 is a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, built in 1950. (Sun 6/5/79, Itchen Bridge, Southampton)

348. J2412 ... Seen at the Weighbridge Bus Station, and new in August 1950, J2412, Jersey Motor Transport 84 was the first of a pair of Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered that year. (Mon 6/6/66, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier)

349. J8746 ... Jersey Motor Transport 1, J8746, ex London Transport RTL525, new in 1950 and bought by JMT in 1959 (July 1968, St. Helier Weighbridge approach, Jersey)

350. J8873 ... Jersey Motor Transport 2, J8873, a Leyland Titan with Park Royal body, formerly London Transport RTL523, KXW349 (1970s, St. Helier Weighbridge, Jersey)

351. JAA707 ... Seen outside the appropriately named snack bar is Chisnell (King Alfred) JAA707 one of three Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered in 1950 (HOR493, JAA706/7). (Tue 9/2/60, The Broadway, Winchester)

352. JND696 ... Manchester 3295, JND696, Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H32/26R body. (Thu 18/8/55, Stevenson Square, Manchester)

353. JOJ214 ... Seen at Birmingham’s Rosebery Street garage is 2214, JOJ214, one of fifty Leyland PD2/1s delivered in 1950 with Park Royal H29/25R bodies. (Sun 15/10/67, Rosebery Street Garage, Birmingham)

354. JOJ222 ... This is Birmingham CT 2222, JOJ222, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Park Royal H29/25R body dating from 1950, and perhaps remembered by many as the vehicle always at the back of AMRTM when they were based at Witton. (Sat 28/11/15, private site in Coventry)

355. JOJ222 ... This is the Birmingham City Transport 2222, JOJ222, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Park Royal H29/25R body dating from 1950. (Sun 27/11/16, private site near Coventry)

356. JOJ223 ... Birmingham 2223, JOJ223, a Leyland PD2/1 with Park Royal H29/25R body, new in 1950. It was withdrawn in 1969. (1966, Edmund Street, Birmingham)

357. JP8311 ... Dating back to the mid-1960s, when municipal buses in Lancashire towns were there to provide a public service seven days a week, Wigan 162, JP8311, a 1950 Leyland PD2/1 with the chassis makers own H30/26R bodywork stands in Market Street awaiting the driver for another journey to Beech Hill via Springfield. (mid 1960s, Market Street, Wigan)

358. JUE356 ... Seen at Stratford-upon-Avon is Stratford Blue 28, JUE356, one of six Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s dating from 1950. (Sat 18/10/58, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

359. JUE357 ... Stratford Blue 29, JUE357, one of six Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s dating from 1950 poses alongside JUE356, another of the batch, at Stratford-upon-Avon. (Sat 18/10/58, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

360. JWU131 ... Felix, Hatfield was the operator of this 1950 Leyland H30/26R bodied PD2/1 numbered 28, JWU131, and seen here at the Churchgate, Doncaster terminus. (Sun 2/6/57, Christ Church, Doncaster)

361. JWU131 ... Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 of Felix Motors, Hatfield at East Laith Gate, Doncaster was number 28 in this fleet, JWU131. (Sun 15/6/58, Christ Church, Doncaster)

362. JWU131 ... Samuel Ledgard JWU131 was an all-Leyland lowbridge PD2/1 built for Felix Motors in 1950, and sold to Ledgard in 1962. Next to it was former Doncaster Corporation 136, MDT221, an AEC Regent III originally with Roe lowbridge body, then used as a tree-lopper. (1967, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster)

363. JWU131 ... Samuel Ledgard's former Felix Motors all-Leyland PD2/1 JWU131 is seen at the Premier Motors depot on an enthusiasts' tour. (1967, East Lane, Stainforth)

364. JWY824 ... Todmorden JOC 5, JWY824, was one of the 1950 batch of all-Leyland PD2/1s. (1968, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

365. JWY824 ... A different Halifax Leyland-bodied PD2 as, after Halifax had disposed of their own they took some more into stock from the Todmorden fleet. This one had been Todmorden J. O. C. (but British Railways-owned) 5, JWY824, the first of their final quartet of PD2/1s. (Tue 7/9/71, Todmorden, Millwood depot)

366. JWY824 ... Todmorden J.O.C. 5, JWY824, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1950. (Sat 12/6/71, Rochdale Road, Copperashouse, Todmorden)

367. JWY824 ... Todmorden JOC 5, JWY824, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1950. (September 1969, New Road, Hebden Bridge)

368. JWY824 ... Todmorden J.O.C. 5, JWY824, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body is seen in the Bus Starting Centre in Todmorden. (Mon 19/4/71, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

369. JWY827 ... Todmorden 34, JWY827, was the last of the large fleet of PD2/1s bought by Todmorden, but was not the last to be withdrawn. It is seen here after withdrawal in the garage being used as something to lean the stock of tyres against. (Sat 3/10/70, Millwood Garage, Halifax Road)

370. KDD720 ... Cottrell, Mitcheldean KDD720 was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26RD body new in October 1950. (Sat 3/6/67, Garage, Mitcheldean)

371. KEL110 ... Bournemouth 110, KEL110, was the first of thirty Leyland PD2/3s with Weymann FH27/21D bodies which were new in 1950 as numbers 224-253. (Sun 14/7/68, Bournemouth Garage)

372. KEL113 ... Two Bournemouth Leyland PD2/3s, KEL110 and KEL113, with Weymann FH33/25D bodies are seen at the garage. (Sun 14/7/68, Bournemouth Garage)

373. KEL126 ... Bournemouth 240, KEL126, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Weymann FH48D body, new in May 1950. (April 1969, Bournemouth Depot)

374. KEL128 ... Bournemouth Corporation 128, KEL128, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Weymann FH27/21D body, new in 1950. (September 1964, Exeter Road, Bournemouth)

375. KEL133 ... KEL133 is Bornemouth 247, a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Weymann body and front entrance with door. (Sun 17/4/16, Brooklands)

376. KEL133 ... A rear view of a traditional former Bournemouth Corporation Transport bus, employed on a summer Sundays service linking Bournemouth town centre with Hengistbury Head. KEL133 is a Leyland PD2/3 with Weymann bodywork new in June 1950 featuring the unusual two door/two staircase layout favoured by BCT. (Sun 29/7/18, St. Peter's Roundabout, Bournemouth)

377. KGU224 ... McKinnon, Kilmarnock (A1 Service, Ardrossan) KGU224, a Leyland 7RT with a Park Royal H30/26R body, was seen in Stevenston. It had been new as London Transport RTL278, passing to McKinnon, via Bird (dealer), Stratford-upon-Avon in July 1960. (Wed 5/8/70, Stevenston)

378. KRR82 ... East Midland, Chesterfield D82, KRR82, seen in Waterdale, Doncaster in the old livery, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Wed 31/7/57, Waterdale, Doncaster)

379. KTD768 ... Preserved former Leigh Corporation 16, KTD768, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Lydney L27/26R body, new in 1950. (Mon 21/2/77)

380. KUF700 ... From little acorns. KUF700 was Southdown 700, a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Northern Counties FCH28/16RD bodywork and was intended to be the first of a fleet of such vehicles for use on express services. It began work on the Eastbourne/London service but was a spectacular failure. It rolled badly, was overweight and sluggish and by 1952 it was in use for private hires and bus work. (1950/1)

381. KUF700 ... An offside shot when new of KUF700, Southdown 700, a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Northern Counties FCH28/16RD bodywork. (c.1950, Felbridge)

382. KUF703 ... Bee-Line Roadways, Middlesbrough, KUF703, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1950 with Leyland H32/26RD bodywork. (August 1969, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough)

383. KUF714 ... Saltburn MS KUF714, an all Leyland PD2/12 with H32/26RD bodywork built in 1950. (July 1969, Saltburn MS Guisborough Garage)

384. KUP268 ... Sunderland District, Philadelphia 233, KUP268, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Roe H31/25R body, one of six new in 1950, and is seen near the Roe works at Manston Lane, Crossgates. (1950, the junction of Ring Road, Seacroft with Coal Road)

385. KUP271 ... KUP271 heads a line up, outside the offices of Roe at Manston Lane, Crossgates, of the six Sunderland District PD2s, new in 1950. Sunderland District, Philadelphia 236 was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Roe H31/25R body. (1950, Roe Works, Manston Lane, Crossgates)

386. KXW356 ... Osborne's KXW356, ex-London Transport RTW256. (Sun 5/10/69, Osborne's Depot, New Road, Tollesbury)

387. KXW441 ... Barton 1035, KXW441, was a Leyland 6RT with Leyland H30/26R body acquired from London Transport RTW341 in December 1965. Although Barton had numerous RTLs this was their only RTW. It is seen here at the Ilkeston garage. (Sun 28/4/68, Ilkeston Garage)

388. LAT68 ... East Yorkshire 540, LAT68, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a highbridge 'Beverley Bar' body built by Roe in 1950. (1962, Filey Station)

389. LAT69 ... East Yorkshire 541, LAT69, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built in 1950 with Roe bodywork. (May 1972, Westwood, Scarborough)

390. LAT73 ... LAT73 was a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Roe H30/26R body, new in 10/50 to East Yorkshire Motor Services, no. 545. (Sun 11/8/63, Bridlington)

391. LAT78 ... East Yorkshire 550, LAT78, a 1950-built Leyland PD2/3 with high bridge, Roe built, Beverley Bar body. (Tue 27/3/51, New Market Street, Leeds)

392. LLU579 ... OKMS LLU579, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built 1950 with Leyland RT6 H30/26R bodywork. (July 1970, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

393. LLU853 ... Samuel Ledgard ex London Transport RTL LLU853 seen in the last weeks of Ledgard's existence (July 1967, Carr Crofts/Tong Road, Armley, Leeds)

394. LPT196 ... Stockton Corporation 18, LPT196, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 from 1950 with Weymann H30/26R bodywork. (April 1968, Corporation Depot, Stockton)

395. LPT202 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H124, LPT202, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 built in 1950 with Weymann H30/26R bodywork. This driver trainer had been new as Stockton Corporation 24. (December 1971, Exchange / Marton Road, Middlesbrough)

396. LTC761 ... Seen in Ashton Market Place is Ashton-under-Lyne 2, LTC761, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Sat 1/11/58, Ashton Market Place)

397. LTC766 ... SELNEC (Southern) towing wagon, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 new to Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation (7) with Leyland H30/26R body in 1950. Renumbered 6 in 1960 it was rebuilt as a towing vehicle just prior to the formation of SELNEC PTE. (1972/73, SELNEC (Central) Frederick Road Depot, Salford)

398. LTC770 ... Ashton 10, LTC770, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland H30/26R body, new in 1950. (Summer 1968, Ashton Corporation Garage)

399. LYF118 ... MacGregor, Saltcoats (Clyde Coast Services) LYF118, a Leyland 7RT with a Park Royal H30/26R body, seen in Saltcoats had been new as London Transport RTL1177. (Wed 5/8/70, The Braes, Saltcoats)

400. MMN11 ... Isle of Man Road Services all-Leyland PD2, fleet number 11, MMN11, heads into Douglas from Laxey. (Thu 14/8/75, Broadway, Douglas, Isle of Man)

401. MMN11 ... Isle of Man Road Services 13, MMN11, was the first of two Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new in 1950. (Sun 27/6/65)

402. MTA747 ... Gibson, Moffat MTA747, a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 was new in 1950 to Leyland Motors, and was operated, on loan, by Devon General before being sold in 1951 to Gibson with whom it is seen in Dumfries. Note that Gibson's now has the possessive apostrophe repositioned from the position seen on the photograph of HF9576 and is also surrounded by quotation marks. (Tue 5/6/62, Whitesands, Dumfries)

403. MTC385 ... Haslingden 6, MTC385, a Leyland PD2/1 new in 1950 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Fri 2/8/68, Haslingden)

404. MTD413 ... Seen parked outside the garage, MTD413 was Widnes 15, the last of three Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered in November 1950. (Sat 9/9/67, Widnes Garage)

405. MZ7781 ... Ulster Transport Authority UTA D919, MZ7781, was a 1950 built Leyland PD2/1 with UTA L27/26RD body and remained in service until 1968 latterly with Ulsterbus. (end April 1951, Smithfield Depot, Belfast)

406. MZ7789 ... Ulster Transport Authority MZ7789, Leyland PD2/1 of 1950 with UTA L27/26RD bodywork, seen at the Irish Transport Trust's annual rally at Cultra, home of the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum (Sat 28/4/07, Cultra)

407. NBB286 ... NBB286, Newcastle Corporation 286, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new in May 1950, one of 20 delivered that year. (Tue 5/8/69, Haymarket, Newcastle)

408. NBB292 ... Newcastle 292, NBB292, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in May 1950. (Sat 22/6/63, Blackett Street, Newcastle)

409. NBB295 ... Newcastle 295, NBB295, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in June 1950. (Sat 22/6/63, Newcastle Central Station)

410. NDE800 ... Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 NDE800 was acquired by Western Welsh with the fleet of Green, Haverfordwest and was allotted fleet number 992. (Wed 15/8/62, Marsh Yard, Haverfordwest)

411. NEH446 ... Golder Miller NEH446, former PMT L446, a Leyland OPD2 new in 1950 with a Weymann bus body which was rebodied four years later with a 1951 Northern Counties L53RD body taken from pre-war TD4 L59, DVT903. Withdrawn in late 1963 and sold to Golden Miller, Feltham. (April 1964, Wembley Stadium)

412. NEH466 ... Preserved ex-PMT L466, NEH466, a Leyland OPD2/1 new in 1950 but rebodied in 1954 with a Northern Counties L53R body. (OPD2 was the designation for the overseas model of the PD2, but an export order was cancelled so they ended up with PMT). (Sun 3/10/82, Leicester City Transport Abbey Park Depot)

413. NEH466 ... Preserved ex-PMT L466, NEH466, a Leyland OPD2/1 new in 1950 but rebodied in 1954 with a Northern Counties L53R body. (OPD2 was the designation for the overseas model of the PD2, but an export order was cancelled so they ended up with PMT). (Sun 10/5/09, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent)

414. NNW360 ... Leeds ex-London Feltham tram 524 and Leyland PD2/1 360, NNW360, seen at New Inn, Wortley on the last day of tram operation on the New Inn - Halton service and the last day of operation of route 49 Old Farnley - Hyde Park by Leylands from Bramley Garage. (Sat 21/7/56, New Inn Street, off Tong Road, Wortley)

415. NNW361 ... Leeds 361, NNW361, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950 (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

416. NNW361 ... Leeds 361, NNW361, seen in Great George Street, Leeds was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in January 1950 and is about to turn into Calverley Street on its way from Rockingham Street Bus Station to Rodley. It passed to Hartwood Finance Ltd., Barnsley after withdrawal in May 1966. (Sat 21/8/54, Great George Street, Leeds)

417. NNW361 ... Leeds 361, NNW361, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland 'Farington' H30/26R body, is seen at Queenswood Drive, Headingley when operating a 'Cricket' special from Headingley to Stanningley. (Sat 13/8/55, Queenswood Drive, Headingley)

418. NNW362 ... Leeds 362, NNW362, was one of sixty Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R bodies entering service from December 1949 to April 1950. This one entered service in January 1950 and was withdrawn in May 1966. (Fri 30/3/56, Leeds & Bradford Road)

419. NNW362 ... Leeds CT 362, NNW362, was a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body dating from 1950. (circa 1965, Stanningley Road, Leeds)

420. NNW365 ... Leeds 365, NNW365, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body and is seen on Bramley Town Street, having just arrived at the Broad Lane stop outside the Police Station, where it terminated, having operated a short working on the route to Rodley. (Sat 28/12/57, Bramley Town Street, Leeds)

421. NNW373 ... Leeds 373, NNW373, a Leyland PD2/1, new in 1950 with a Leyland H30/26R body, is seen at the inward stop at Broad Lane, Bramley on the route from Rodley to Rockingham Street. Being December, the radiator shield, fog lamp and the ‘H’, “heater fitted” plate, are all carried. (Sat 28/12/57, Broad Lane, Bramley)

422. NNW373 ... Leeds 373, NNW373, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new in March 1950, is seen opposite Bramley Garage, in Henconner Lane, Bramley. (Sun 20/7/52, Bramley Garage)

423. NNW373 ... Leeds 373, NNW373, seen in Caroline Street approaching Park Lane on its way from Rodley to Rockingham Street Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in March 1950. (Sat 21/8/54, Caroline Street, Leeds)

424. NNW376 ... The service from Leeds to Bradford, joint with Bradford Corporation, was worked for a time by Bramley Garage and here Leyland PD2/1 376, NNW376, with a Leyland H30/26R body, is seen at the Stanningley Bottoms stop in Town Street, Stanningley on its way to Leeds. (Sat 23/7/55, Town Street, Stanningley, Leeds)

425. NNW378 ... A lesson in how not to drive a bus. The mechanic from Torre Road garage driving 378, NNW378, has just reversed off the parking bay in Leeds Bus Station into the side of 345, NNW345, arriving from Whitkirk. (Sat 16/6/56, Central Bus Station, Leeds)

426. NNW378 ... Leeds CT 378, NNW378, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body dating from 1950. (Winter 1961/2, King Lane, Moortown)

427. NNW388 ... Leeds 388, NNW388, was one of their all-Leyland PD2s dating from 1950. (1967, Central Bus Station, Leeds)

428. NNW389 ... Seen loading at the Corn Exchange stop whilst operating a duplicate to Morley, Fountain Inn is Leeds 389, NNW389, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950. (Sat 10/9/55, Corn Exchange, Leeds)

429. NNW392 ... Leeds 392, NNW392, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H56R body of 1950. These buses were the workhorses of route 54 throughout their lives, and were some of the last to retain these full intermediate destination screens. (1966, Ullswater Crescent, Halton Moor)

430. NNW393 ... Seen in the Headrow is Leeds 393, NNW393, a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 new in March 1950 which is operating the route to Rodley from Rockingham Street Bus Station. After withdrawal in January 1967 it passed to Hartwood Finance Ltd., Barnsley. (Sat 21/8/54, The Headrow, Leeds)

431. NNW393 ... Leeds 393, NNW393, was one of sixty Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland 'Farington' H30/26R bodies, new in 1949-1950, 393 being new in March 1950. (Sat 13/8/55, St. Michael's Road, Headingley)

432. NNW396 ... Leeds CT 396, NNW396, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body dating from 1950. (circa 1965, Rock Lane/Rodley Lane, Bramley)

433. NNW396 ... Leeds 396, NNW396, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in March 1950, and is seen in the Bramley Garage yard in Henconner Lane. (Fri 26/9/58, Bramley Garage Yard, Henconner Lane)

434. NNW397 ... Leeds City Transport 397, NNW397, an all-Leyland PD2/1 with H30/26R body. These buses were some of the last to use the full destination blind. (1966, Coldcotes Circus Terminus, Gipton)

435. NNW397 ... Seen in Leeds Bus Station are two Leeds buses - Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1 397, NNW397, new in March 1950 and Roe H31/25R bodied A.E.C. O661 Regent 121, HUM416, new in March 1940. (Thu 3/6/54, Leeds Bus Station)

436. NRB75 ... Only two Alexander (Northern) double deckers are represented in SCT61, neither are original company purchases, so thought this one might fill the gap: CWG53, NRB75, a Leyland PD2/1 built 1950 with Alexander L27/26R body brightening up a dull day at Dundee Seagate Bus Station. The front of the bus has undergone some rebuilding at some stage. The garage was opposite the departure stances. (1968, Dundee Seagate Bus Station)

437. NVK304 ... NVK304, Newcastle Corporation 304, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new in March 1950, one of ten new that year. (Tue 5/8/69, Gallowgate, Newcastle)

438. OZ2233 ... Leyland demonstrator OZ2233, was a 1950 built Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body and was on loan to Belfast Corporation as their 350 during 1951. It was sold later in 1951 by Leyland to Londonderry and Lough Swilly who ran it for 24 years (end April 1951, Donegal Square North, Belfast)

439. OZ2233 ... Londonderry & Lough Swilly 58, OZ2233, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26RD body. (July 1969, Main Street, Moville, County Donegal)

440. XS6904 ... Leyland PD2/1 XS6904 with a Leyland H30/26R body had been new in 1950 as Young, Paisley 177 and passed to Western S.M.T. as number 2177 in January 1951. (Tue 18/6/63, Largs)

441. XS6906 ... New to Young, Paisley in 1950, Leyland PD2/1 XS6906 with a Leyland H30/26R body passed to Western S.M.T. in January 1951 and was numbered 2179. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross)

442. XS6908 ... Western S.M.T. 2181, XS6908, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950 had been acquired from Young's Bus Service, Paisley with whom it had been number 181. It was seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross. (Wed 19/6/63, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross)

443. ABG814 ... Birkenhead 214, ABG814, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H31/26R body seen in Birkenhead. Unusually for a Leyland body, but not unique, this batch had sliding cab doors. The sliding windows are also deeper than usual. (Tue 27/8/63, Woodside, Birkenhead)

444. ABG815 ... Old and new pass at Upton Village. Birkenhead PD2 215, ABG815, heads for Saughall Massie on service 51 as Fleetline 103, RCM503, new in 1964 with Weymann H44/33F bodywork heads for Woodside after sampling the sea air at Morton Shore. (late 1960s, Upton Village)

445. AHF837 ... Merseyside PTE 41, AHF837, a Leyland Titan PD2/1 bult in 1951 with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodywork. Finely turned out in the new livery, this had been new to Wallasey Corporation as 41 (March 1970, Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wallasey)

446. AHF841 ... Merseyside P.T.E. (formerly Wallasey Corporation) - A collection of withdrawn Leyland Titan PD2/1's with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodies from a batch originally comprising 24 vehicles. Identifiable are 45 & 42 (AHF841 & AHF838) in the foreground, and 40 (AHF836) in the background to the right. (Sun 2/8/70, Wallasey Depot)

447. AHF842 ... A recent comment was made on the rear lower deck "split" on some Wallasey PD2/1s. This view shows clearly that adverts for local attractions were displayed, this example on AHF842 (Wallasey 46). (1970, Bridge Street, Birkenhead)

448. AHF849 ... Wallasey 53, AHF849, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, one of twenty-four new in 1951, is seen at the garage on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit. (Sat 9/9/67, Wallasey)

449. AHF850 ... Preserved Wallasey Corporation 54, AHF850, a Leyland PD2/1 with Metro Cammell H30/26R body, new in 1951 (Sat 25/6/11, Kelsall)

450. AHF850 ... Preserved Wallasey Corporation 54, AHF850, a Leyland PD2/1 with Metro Cammell H30/26R body, new in 1951 (Mon 2/5/88, Port Sunlight)

451. AHF850 ... Recent discussion regarding Wallasey's unusual rear window layout and extra rear light prompted me to submit this photo I took at the 2014 Wirral Tram and Bus Rally. Preserved Birkenhead 105, BG9225, a Massey-bodied PD1, and Wallasey 54, AHF850, the Metro Cammell-bodied PD2/1 make an interesting comparison. (Sun 5/10/14, Birkenhead)

452. BHF54 ... Wallasey 68, BHF54, seen on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann H30/26R body, and was from the first batch of 8' 0" wide buses in the fleet, new in late 1951. (Sat 9/9/67, Wallasey)

453. CCH624 ... Trent 1224, CCH624, a Leyland bodied Leyland PD2 new to Trent in 1951. Behind is PD2 KCH106 with Metro-Cammell Orion body while on the left is one of the PD2 JCH --- batch new in 1957. (1950s, Excursion Platform/Bus Park, Derby Bus Station (the proper one))

454. CCN144 ... Gateshead 44, CCN144, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of twenty-three new in 1951 and was seen at Newcastle Central Station. (Fri 31/7/59, Newcastle Central Station)

455. CCN162 ... Gateshead and District 62, CCN162, was one of fourteen Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new in 1951 along with twenty-three PD2/3s also with Leyland H30/26R bodies. Withdrawn in 1965 it passed to T.D. Alexander (Greyhound), Arbroath and Sheffield. (Fri 31/7/59, Newcastle Central Station)

456. CCN171 ... Gateshead 71, CCN171, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of fourteen new in 1951 and was seen at Newcastle Central Station. (Fri 31/7/59, Newcastle Central Station)

457. DCK207 ... Ribble 1236, DCK207, a Leyland PD2/3 of 1951 with East Lancs 49 seat Lowbridge coach body (1958, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester)

458. DCK219 ... Premier Travel 187, DCK219, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with East Lancs. FCL27/22RD body, new to Ribble ((1248) in 1951, and Osborne, Tollesbury 3654NE, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/12 with Park Royal DP36F body, new to Manchester C.T. (54) in 1962. (1971, Chrishall Depot)

459. DCK219 ... Ribble, Preston 1248, DCK219, a Leyland PD2/3 with an East Lancs FCL27/22RD body, is seen in Lower Mosley Street Bus Station awaiting departure to Burnley on the X53 service. (Sat 4/6/60, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

460. DCK219 ... Ribble double deck coaching contrasts. It was rather damp and dull in Morecambe on Whit Sunday for the RVPT's rally to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the iconic Ribble bus company. Here we see 1951 Leyland PD2/3 1248, DCK219, (with East Lancs lowbridge body, FCL27/22RD) contrasting with its sister from 11 years later, 1962-built 1274, RRN423, a Leyland Atlantean (Weymann CH39/20F). (Sun 26/5/19, Morecambe Football Club stadium)

461. DMS351 ... Aberdeen 97, DMS351, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in 1951 seen at King Street Garage. It was acquired from Alexander (Midland), Falkirk MRB117 in 1970 for training duties only and was withdrawn in 1974, passing to Alexander (Greyhound), Arbroath in April 1974, but was not licensed. (Thu 30/7/70, King Street Garage, Aberdeen)

462. DMS495 ... RB135, DMS495, of Alexander, Falkirk was a Leyland PD2/3 new in 1951 with an Alexander L27/26R body is seen in the parking area at Buchanan Street, Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Germiston Street, outside Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow)

463. DMS499 ... Seen at the Rosehearty Garage is Alexander (Northern), Aberdeen NRB139, DMS499, a Leyland PD2/3 with an Alexander L27/26R body. It had been new in September 1951 as Alexander RB139 becoming Alexander Northern NRB139 in May 1961, although the N prefix was not applied until 1962. (Thu 30/7/70, Rosehearty Garage)

464. DMS502 ... Seen at the garage in Dunfermline is Alexander (Fife), Kirkcaldy FRB142, DMS502, which was a Leyland PD2/3 with an Alexander L27/26R body. (Tue 28/7/70, Garage, Dunfermline)

465. DRN260 ... Ribble, Preston 1320, DRN260, was a Leyland PD2/3, new in 1951, with a Leyland L27/26R body and is seen outside Fleetwood Station, operating route 152 to Wigan. (Mon 23/8/54, Fleetwood Station)

466. DRN307 ... Preston Corporation 124, DRN307, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of sixteen new in 1951 and is seen in Preston Bus Station. (Sat 15/4/72, Preston Bus Station)

467. DRN308 ... Preston Corporation 125, DRN308 was a Leyland Titan PD2/1 with Leyland H56R body, built in 1951. (Wed 17/9/75, Fleetwood, by the tram terminus)

468. EDB541 ... Among others, Berresfords EDB541 & EDB544, 1951 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R bodies formerly Stockport 287 and 290. (Thu 20/1/83, Berresfords Depot, Cheddleton)

469. EDB541 ... On the right is former Stockport Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland Titan PD2/1 287, EDB541, one of a large batch of identical buses puchased by Berresfords in 1970 andseen dumped amongst similar vehicles at the rear of Cheddleton depot in May 1981. (Sun 10/5/81, Berresfords Depot, near Cheddleton)

470. EDB548 ... Entering service as Berresford, Cheddleton 94, in April 1970, EDB548, having previously been Stockport 294, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body which was seen at Cheadle. (Sun 20/6/71, Cheadle)

471. EDB549 ... GMT 5995, EDB549, ex-Stockport 295, a 1951 Leyland bodied Leyland PD2/1. The Stockport tree lopper in action as the men from Daw Bank get to grips with foliage in Woodsmoor during the long hot summer. (Thu 22/7/76, Moorland Rd, Woodsmoor, Stockport)

472. EDB549 ... SELNEC 5995, EDB549, ex-Stockport 295, a 1951 Leyland bodied Leyland PD2/1. The Stockport tree lopper has been decorated with advertising as the Piccadilly Radio (261 on the medium wave) Summer Fun Bus for 1980. (Sat 5/7/80, Portland Street, Manchester)

473. EDB553 ... Seen passing through Mersey Square is Stockport 299, EDB553, one of the twenty-four Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1s supplied in 1951. Although it had by this time passed to S.E.L.N.E.C. it was still in standard Stockport livery. (Thu 13/8/70, Mersey Square, Stockport)

474. EDB562 ... Preserved Stockport Corporation 308, EDB562, a 1951 Leyland Titan PD2/1 (Sun 18/5/08, Manchester Museum of Transport)

475. EDB562 ... Seen at Woodford are three ex-Stockport Corporation vehicles from the Manchester Museum of Transport making a tour of former Stockport routes. Closest to the camera is 1951 Leyland/Leyland PD2 308, EDB562, whilst in the layby is 1951 Crossley/Crossley 321, EDB575, and in the far distance can just be seen 1969 East Lancs/Leyland PD3 91, MJA891G. (May 1997, Chester Road, Woodford)

476. EDB562 ... Stockport 308, EDB562, a 1951 Leyland PD2/1/Leyland, seen at Flowery Field, Woodsmoor, Stockport, for the Queens Silver Jubilee event. A pity the blinds hadn't been set up for the 23. (Tue 7/6/77, Flowery Field, Great Moor)

477. EDB562 ... Stockport Corporation 308, EDB562, a 1951 Leyland PD2/1/Leyland, seen at Woodsmoor Lane, Stockport, for the Queen's Silver Jubilee event. (Tue 7/6/77, Woodsmoor Lane, Stockport)

478. EDB562 ... Seen climbing New Bank on its way out of Halifax, heading for Harrogate on the Trans-Pennine Rally is preserved Stockport 308, EDB562, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Sun 6/8/72, New Bank, Halifax)

479. EDB946 ... From the large batch of ex Stockport Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland Titan PD2/1s purchased by Berresfords from Stockport, 292 EDB546 is seen dumped in the yard at Cheddleton in May 1981. (Sun 10/5/81, Berresfords Depot, near Cheddleton)

480. EFV282 ... Blackpool 282, EFV282, a Leyland PD2/5 with Burlingham FH29/23CD body, new in February 1951. (1965, Queen's Terrace, near Fleetwood Ferry Terminus)

481. EFV297 ... Blackpool Corporation Transport 297 and 287 (EFV297 and EFV287) both Leyland PD2/5s with unusual full-fronted, centre-entrance Burlingham FH29/23C bodies built in 1951. (1966, Rigby Road Tram Depot, Blackpool)

482. EFV300 ... Blackpool buses were often overshadowed by its tram fleet. However the well known pre-war manager Walter Luff also designed some interesting buses for the undertaking. Eary post war deliveries included a batch of Leyland Titan PD2/5 with Burlingham full front centre entrace bodywork that closely resembled the pre-war double deck balloon trams. 300, EFV300, dates from 1951. (1981, Harrogate)

483. ETY912 ... Spotless as it approaches its twentieth birthday without even stains below its diesel filler, Hunter of Seaton Delaval 18, ETY912 leaves Whitley Bay town centre for its home village. The all-Leyland PD2/12 H32/28R was new in December 1951 and gained platform doors at unknown date. (Sat 3/7/71, junction of Oxford Street & Whitley Road, Whitley Bay)

484. ETY912 ... Hunter, Seaton Delaval 18, ETY912, seen at North Shields was a Leyland H32/28RD bodied Leyland PD2/12 new in 1951. (Sat 5/8/67, North Shields)

485. EVL544 ... Lincoln 31, EVL544, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Roe H31/25R body new in September 1951 seen in Lincoln, outside the garage. (Sun 13/8/67, Corporation Garage, St. Mark Street, Lincoln)

486. EVL544 ... Lincoln 31, EVL544, one of ten Leyland PD2/10s with Roe H31/25R bodies new in 1951 is seen in St. Mark Street, Lincoln, outside the Corporation garage. (Sun 13/8/67, St. Mark Street, Lincoln)

487. EVL545 ... Lincoln Corporation 32, EVL545, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 with Roe H56R body, one of a batch of 10 which entered service in 1951 (Mon 29/8/60, Oxford Street, Lincoln)

488. FKG977 ... Former Western Welsh FKG977, a 1951 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26RD body, is seen here on hire to Southend Corporation Transport who needed some 7 foot 6 inch wide buses to operate under Hockley Station bridge while the roadway was being lowered, half of the road at a time, in early 1970 in preparation for the arrival of Southend's first Fleetlines the following year - two were hired, FKG977 seen here, and similar vehicle FKG979. (March/April 1970, Ashingdon Schools)

489. FKG977 ... Former Western Welsh 977, FKG977, on hire from PVS, squeezes through Hockley bridge while working between Rayleigh and Ashingdon. (1970, Hockley Station)

490. GDW103 ... Newport Corporation 36, GDW103, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Bruce H30/26R body, was the last of a batch of ten, and was new in February 1951. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

491. JND629 ... Preserved former Manchester C.T. 3228, JND629, a Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Metro-Cammell H32/26R body, new in 1951. (August 1973, Harry Ramsden's Car Park, White Cross, Guiseley)

492. JND635 ... JND635 was a H32/26R Metro-Cammell bodied Titan PD2/3 new to Manchester in 11/51. (mid 1970, Broadway at junction with Burnley Lane, Chadderton, Oldham)

493. JND646 ... Manchester Corporation 3245, JND646, a 1951 Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Metro Cammell bodywork. (2005, Victoria Station, Manchester)

494. JND646 ... Two former municipal stalwarts can be seen in this shot taken at Lancaster's 75th anniversary rally in 1978. Manchester 3245, JND646, is a 1951 Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Metro Cammell bodywork and next is a later Birkenhead example 75, MCM975, a 1962 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with curvacious Massey bodywork. (Sun 16/7/78, Hornsea Pottery, Lancaster)

495. JND646 ... Seen in the Gynn Square car park in Blackpool is Ex-Manchester 3245, JND646, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Metro-Cammell H32/26R body new in November 1951. (Sun 16/4/72, Gynn Square Car Park, Blackpool)

496. JND655 ... Manchester 3254, JND655, Leyland PD2/3 - Metro Cammell H32/26R at Heaton Park. 3254, new in 1951, and here on route 62 to Chorltonville, stands with schoolboys around the clock whilst the crew wait for the scheduled departure time before stamping their card. (Thu 29/3/56, Heaton Park, Manchester)

497. JND691 ... Manchester 3290, JND691, Leyland PD2/3 - Leyland H32/26R at Heaton Park at the terminus of route 62 from Heaton Park to Chorlton (Ryebank Road). (Thu 29/3/56, Heaton Park, Manchester)

498. KRM252 ... Cumberland 370, KRM252, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/28R body, new in 1951 (March 1967, Whitehaven Station)

499. KRM262 ... Twenty Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland L27/28R bodies were delivered to Cumberland in 1951 and 313, KRM262, having been renumbered to 380 in December 1961, was withdrawn in 1968 passing to A. Finlay (Hartwood Finance) (dealer), Barnsley in October and was not traced further. (Thu 30/7/59, bus parking opposite Whitehaven Bus Station)

500. KUF704 ... Mexborough & Swinton 21, KUF704, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26RD body had been new to Southdown in 1951 as number 704 and was acquired in October 1965. (Sun 14/8/66, Garage, Rawmarsh)

501. KUF712 ... Carney's of Rugeley. DRC947 and KUF712 are Leyland PD2/12's with Leyland H32/26R bodies (DRC with platform doors) were new to Trent (1247) in 1953 and Southdown (712) in 1951 respectively. (late 1970, Carney's garage, Rugeley, Staffs.)

502. KUF722 ... Seen in Pool Valley at Brighton is Southdown, Brighton 722, KUF722, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26RD body, one of twenty-four new in 1951. (Sun 19/4/59, Pool Valley, Brighton)

503. KUF723 ... Mexborough & Swinton 24, KUF723, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26RD body of 1951, was ex-Southdown 723. (1966, Rotherham Bus Station)

504. KWU979 ... South Yorkshire 74, KWU979, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland lowbridge body, new in 1951. It was withdrawn in 1973 after an accident. (Sat 7/8/65, Duke Street, Leeds)

505. KWU979 ... South Yorkshire, Pontefract 74, KWU979, seen arriving into Leeds Central Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Mon 2/4/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

506. KWW563 ... Horsfall's Mills staff bus KWW563 in Skipton, a Leyland bodied PD2/1 new in 1951. (Keighley Road/Devonshire Place, Skipton)

507. KWW563 ... Horsfall's Mills staff buses KWW563 and KWW564 together at Glusburn Mills, Leyland bodied PD2/1s. (Glusburn Mills)

508. KWX12 ... Calderdale Joint Omnibus Company 353 and 354, KWX12 and KWX14, (formerly Todmorden JOC 7 and 20) both all-Leyland PD2/12's of 1951. (1971, Millwood Garage, Halifax Road, Todmorden)

509. KWX12 ... Todmorden J.O.C. no. 7 (but prematurely renumbered 353 into the Halifax J.O.C. but soon to become Calderdale J.O.C. fleet), KWX12, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1951. (Sat 12/6/71, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

510. KWX14 ... (Soon to be) Calderdale JOC 329, BWU689H, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R with Pennine DP43F body, new to Todmorden JOC (8) in 1969; 354, KWX14, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new to Todmorden JOC (20) in 1951; West Yorkshire RCC SMG23, 831BWY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in 1963. (5 September 1971, Hebden Bridge Railway Station)

511. KWX16 ... Todmorden 23, KWX16, seen leaving the Cattle Market Bus Station in Burnley was carrying the British Railways version of the Todmorden Joint Omnibus Committee Coat of Arms. (Wed 22/7/59, Cattle Market Bus Station, Burnley)

512. KWX17 ... Calderdale JOC 355, KWX17, originally Todmorden 24, an all-Leyland PD2/12 with L27/26R body, new in 1951, seen here in the standard Calderdale JOC livery. (summer of 1972, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station)

513. KWX17 ... Seen in the Cattle Market Bus Station in Burnley is Todmorden Corporation 24, KWX17, a 1951 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/28R body. (Sun 8/9/57, Cattle Market Bus Station, Burnley)

514. KWX17 ... Todmorden J.O.C 24, KWX17, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1951. (Mon 12/7/71, Cheetham Street, Hebden Bridge)

515. KWX17 ... Calderdale JOC 355, KWX17, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1951 with Leyland L27/26R bodywork. (August 1971, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

516. KWX18 ... This Leyland Titan PD2/12 with lowbridge Leyland body was new to Todmorden JOC in 1951 being one of the last double deckers bought by them. (Fri 12/10/73, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

517. KWX18 ... Resplendent in its Calderdale livery is ex Todmorden Leyland PD2/12, KWX18, with Leyland L27/26R body now numbered 356 and seen in Todmorden. (Mon 17/4/72, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

518. KWX18 ... Calderdale 356, KWX18, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body seen leaving Todmorden. (Mon 17/4/72, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

519. KWX19 ... Calderdale 357, KWX19, an all Leyland Titan PD2 new to Todmorden J.O.C. in 1951 as fleet no. 27. (summer of 1972, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

520. KWX19 ... Still in Tormorden livery but carrying its Calderdale fleet number 357, Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 KWX19 is seen in Todmorden. (Mon 17/4/72, Bus Starting Centre, Todmorden)

521. KWX19 ... Calderdale 357, KWX19, (formerly Todmorden 27) was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L26/26R body. Behind are a former Todmorden Pennine-bodied Leopard, and a Halifax Roe-bodied PD2/37. (1971, Cheetham Street, Hebden Bridge)

522. KWX19 ... Calderdale 357 (formerly Todmorden 26), KWX19, was one of their smart Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland L27/26R bodies dating from 1951, still sporting its Todmorden livery and crest. (September 1971, Todmorden Bus Starting Centre)

523. KWX19 ... Todmorden J.O.C. 27, KWX19, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland 27/26R body, new in 1951. (August 1969, Burnley Road, Portsmouth, Todmorden)

524. KWY223 ... South Yorkshire Motors 75, KWY223, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L53R body, new in 1951. (Sat 12/9/70, Wakefield Road, Ackworth)

525. KWY223 ... South Yorkshire 75, KWY223, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body was seen in Pontefract Bus Station. (Tue 18/4/72, Pontefract Bus Station)

526. KWY224 ... South Yorkshire, a 1951 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, fleet number 76, KWY224. (1970, Pontefract)

527. KWY224 ... A rear view, in Marsh Gate Bus Station in Doncaster, of South Yorkshire, Pontefract 76, KWY224, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body, which had been new in December 1951. (Sun 15/6/58, Marsh Gate Bus Station, Doncaster)

528. LUC337 ... London Transport RTL962, LUC337 (Sat 12/3/66, London Trafalgar Square)

529. LUF225 ... Silentnight, Barnoldswick LUF225, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26R body, new to Southdown (725) in 1951. (Sun 25/6/67, Silentnight Factory, Barnoldswick)

530. MKH402 ... East Yorkshire, Hull 584, MKH402, was the first of six Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland L27/26R bodies new in 1951 and is seen here in Hull. (Sat 31/8/63, Hull)

531. MKH403 ... East Yorkshire 585, MKH403, one of five Leyland L27/26R bodied PD2/12s, new in 1951 is seen in Selby Market Place. (Sun 26/8/56, Selby Market Place)

532. MKH406 ... East Yorkshire 588, MKH406, was an all-Leyland PD2/12 with an L27/26R body built in 1951. (1960, Bridlington Bus Station)

533. MKH406 ... East Yorkshire, Hull 588, MKH406, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in November 1951 and is seen on the parking area at Hull Bus Station. (Thu 27/6/63, parking area near Hull Bus Station)

534. MKH81 ... Yet another variant on East Yorkshire's Beverley Bar vehicles is 572, MKH81, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Roe FCH30/20RD bodywork. (July 1970, Bridlington Bus Station)

535. MRR338 ... South Notts, Gotham 48, MRR338, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1951. (early 1970, Loughborough)

536. MRR338 ... South Notts, Gotham 48, MRR338, seen leaving Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sat 27/3/65, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

537. MRR338 ... South Notts 48, MRR338, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body, new in November 1951, and is seen here in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham. (Fri 20/9/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

538. MRR339 ... South Notts 49, MRR339, seen here in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body, new in November 1951. (Fri 20/9/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

539. MTT640 ... MTT640, seen at Winkleigh was ex-Devon General 640 and was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sun 7/10/79, Winkleigh)

540. NKT875 ... NKT875, preserved ex Maidstone & District DH379, is a 1951 Leyland Titan PD2/12 fitted with a Leyland H58R body. (Sun 31/7/05, Marine Parade, Worthing)

541. NKT875 ... Preserved Maidstone and District DH159, NKT875, a 1951 Leyland Titan PD2/12 fitted with a Leyland H58R body. (Sat 16/2/08, Cranbrook)

542. NKT875 ... The two surviving M&D PD2/12 Leyland Titans met at Tinkers Park for the first time in more than 20 years. NKT875 dates from 1951 and is a H30/28R whereas NKT896 also dates from 1951 but is a H30/28RD. Fleet numbers were DH379 and DH400 respectively. (Sun 7/8/16, Tinkers Park, Sussex)

543. NKT877 ... Maidstone and District DH381, NKT877, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland H58RD body, new in 1951 (Sat 23/10/65, Bishops Way, Maidstone)

544. NKT885 ... Maidstone and District DH389, NKT885, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H58RD body, new in 1951 (Sat 20/7/63, Overcliffe, Gravesend)

545. NKT885 ... Seen at the Hawkhurst garage is Maidstone & District DH389, NKT885, a Leyland PD2/12 which was new in June 1951 with a Leyland H30/28R body. (Sun 18/5/69, Hawkhurst Garage)

546. NKT894 ... Maidstone & District NKT894, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland H58RD body, new in 1951 as DH398. (Tue 14/7/70, Queens Road, Hastings)

547. NKT895 ... Maidstone & District 5399, NKT895, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26RD body seen in Maidstone. New in August 1951 as DH399, it had been renumbered to 5399 in January 1968. (Sun 18/5/69, Maidstone)

548. NKT911 ... Maidstone & District DH415, NKT911, seen at Victoria Coach Station was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1951. It was one of five such vehicles believed to have been diverted from another operator. (Sat 16/11/63, London Victoria Coach Station)

549. NKT911 ... A rear view of Maidstone & District DH415, NKT911, at Gillingham. This was the first of five Leyland PD2/3s with Leyland H30/26R bodies delivered in 1951 (Sat 26/11/60, M&D Garage, Nelson Road, Gillingham)

550. NKT914 ... Maidstone & District DH418, NKT914, a Leyland PD2/3 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1951 and DH100, HKE201, the first of twelve Bristol K6As new in 1944 with Park Royal UH30/26R bodies. (Sat 26/11/60, M&D Garage, Nelson Road, Gillingham)

551. NTC708 ... Lancaster City Transport 708, NTC708, a 1951 Leyland PD2 with Leyland H33/26R body, one of a batch of three new in 1951. (December 1965, Lancaster Bus Station)

552. NTD424 ... Fishwick 2, NTD424, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body seen in Manchester at the LMS Coachways coach station. (Sat 6/6/59, East Street Coach Station, Manchester)

553. NTD589 ... Accrington received two Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies in 1951 and the first of them 127, NTD589, is seen here. (Mon 26/8/68, Rawtenstall Bus Station)

554. NTD590 ... Accrington 128, NTD590, a Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R body, one of two new in 1951. It was withdrawn in 1969. (Sat 11/9/65, Accrington Garage)

555. NTF9 ... Docherty, Irvine (A1 Service, Ardrossan) NTF9, the Leyland PD2/15 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1951, which Docherty acquired in December 1956, having been a Leyland demonstrator with a pneumocyclic gearbox, was seen in Stevenston. (Wed 5/8/70, Stevenston)

556. NTF9 ... NTF9 was the only example built of the Leyland PD2/15 model. It had a pneumocyclic gearbox and, although built to the 27' length, was built as H30/26R as were the majority of the PD2/10 and PD2/12 models with Leyland bodies and NTF9 remained as such. (Sun 31/3/85, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan)

557. ODH78 ... Walsall 120, ODH78 was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Park Royal FH30/26R body dating from 1951 and was one of twenty-five delivered that year. 120 was one of three reseated to FH36/29R in 1960. (Sun 13/4/69, Garage, Bloxwich Road, Walsall)

558. ODH805 ... Walsall 233, ODH805, was one of twelve Leyland PD2/1s with Park Royal FH30/26R bodies new in 1951. (Sat 28/9/63, St Paul's Street, Walsall)

559. ODH81 ... Walsall 123, ODH81, seen in St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Park Royal FH30/26R body, new in January 1951. (Sat 28/9/63, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

560. ODH88 ... Two batches of Leyland PD2/1s with Park Royal FH30/26R bodies were delivered to Walsall in 1951 (118-130, ODH76-88 and 106, 111, 184, 197, 233-240, ODH801-812). Seen here is 130, ODH88, the last of the first delivery. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

561. ODH89 ... Walsall trolleybus 871, XDH71, a Willowbrook-bodied Sunbeam F4A, passes 131, ODH89, a full-front Park Royal-bodied Leyland PD2/1 of 1951. (1967, St Paul's Street, Walsall)

562. ODH93 ... Walsall 174, ODH93, was a Guy Arab III (6LW) with a Park Royal FH30/26R body, new in February 1951, which was seen at St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall. (Sat 28/9/63, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

563. BHF495 ... Merseyside PTE 76, BHF495, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1952 with Weymann H30/26R bodywork. Still in Wallasey livery but minus coat-of-arms, the paintwork being almost luminous on a very gloomy day. (March 1970, Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Wallasey)

564. CCN170 ... Having crossed the High Level Bridge, Gateshead and District 70, CCN170, a 1952 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork, heads north through the Haymarket on its way to Fawdon. (circa 1961, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne)

565. CRC832 ... Cheek, Kenton CRC832, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26R body was new to Trent, Derby in January 1952 and was seen at Gilwell Park on a Scout and Cub weekend rally. (Sat 3/7/65, Gilwell Park)

566. CRC834 ... In 1952 Trent received a batch of ten Leyland H32/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12s and the penultimate one, 1234, CRC834, was caught in the bus station at Derby. (Wed 30/9/59, Derby Bus Station)

567. ECK870 ... Scout, Preston 12, ECK870 and Bassett, Tittemsor OVT650 are seen in Parker Street coach park in Manchester. (Sun 22/2/59, Parker Street Coach Park, Manchester)

568. ECK926 ... Ribble, Preston 1356, ECK926, seen in Rochdale was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26RD body. (Sun 14/10/56, Packer Street, Rochdale)

569. ECK934 ... JD Peace, Kirkwall, Orkney, ECK934, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 from 1952 with Leyland L27/26RD bodywork. (August 1973, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney)

570. ECK935 ... Martindale of Ferryhill, Co. Durham ECK935, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 of 1952 with Leyland L27/28R bodywork, originally with Ribble. (May 1970, Martindale's Garage off Durham Road, Ferryhill)

571. EDB325 ... North Western Road Car Company 464, EDB325, was a 1952 Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland L27/26R body ordered by an unknown independent operator but delivered to North Western when the original order was cancelled. (Sat 16/5/59, adjacent to Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

572. EDB325 ... North Western, Stockport 464, EDB325, a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland L27/28R body, new in 1952, is seen in Mersey Square, Stockport. (Sat 3/5/58, Mersey Square, Stockport)

573. EHE55 ... Yorkshire Traction 957, EHE55, a 1952 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H58R bodywork seen passing along The Wicker in Sheffield at the end of the long service 67 from Leeds. (Sun 15/3/59, The Wicker, Sheffield)

574. EHE55 ... Seen in Leeds Central Bus Station, having arrived on the joint service from Sheffield, is Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 957, EHE55, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26R body. (Mon 2/4/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

575. EX7550 ... Great Yarmouth 50, EX7550, a Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body new in 1952 (Thu 10/6/65, Alexandra Road, Great Yarmouth)

576. EX7550 ... Roberts of Cefn Mawr/Vale of Llangollen Coaches EX6563/EX6570, Leyland Titan (PD2/1) and EX7550 (PD2/10) with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Great Yarmouth Corporation as 62/70 (in 1949/50), and 50 (in 1952) respectively. (January 1970, Roberts' Garage, Cefn Mawr)

577. FJN201 ... Eastern National BD1135, FJN201, one of the six 1952 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R bodies ordered by City Coach but delivered after they were taken over by Westcliff (which is why they had Southend registrations) and in turn absorbed into the Eastern National fleet in 1955. (Wood Green Coach Station, Lordship Lane)

578. FJN202 ... City Coach Company Leyland PD, LD21, FJN202, in City livery as delivered to WMS. Numbered 1137/2117 by EN and after withdrawal operated by Smaller of Barton-on-Humber and Alexander of Sheffield and Arbroath before finally being scrapped in 1969. (Tyler's Avenue, Southend)

579. FJN202 ... Eastern National BE2117, FJN202, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1952, originally in the Westcliff-on-Sea fleet. (Sat 17/4/65, Braintree Bus Park)

580. FJN202 ... Eastern National BD1137, FJN202, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1952 with a LT trolleybus in the background. (Redvers Lane, London Wood Green)

581. FJN203 ... Eastern National 1134, FJN203, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body, ordered by City Coach but, after the takeover of City Coach Company, delivered in 1952 to Westcliff as LD22 in City livery (Sat 18/5/63, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend)

582. FJN203 ... Eastern National HH2114, FJN203, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1952, originally in the Westcliff-on-Sea fleet. (Fri 26/3/65, Lifstans Way/Woodgrange Drive, Southend)

583. FJN203 ... Eastern National HH2114, FJN203, rear view. (Fri 26/3/65, Lifstans Way/Woodgrange Drive, Southend)

584. FJN203 ... Eastern National BD1134, FJN203, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1952, ordered by City Coach and delivered to Westcliff-on-Sea. (Fri 29/8/58, Tylers Avenue, Southend)

585. FJN204 ... Eastern National 1136, FJN204, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body seen at Chelmsford Bus Station had been new in 1952 to Westcliff-on-Sea, but had been delivered after the takeover of City Coach Company as LD23 in City livery. (Sat 28/1/61, Chelmsford Bus Station)

586. FJN204 ... Super Coaches, Upminster 535, FJN204, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body which had been new in 1952 to Westcliff-on-Sea, but had been delivered as LD23 in City livery, after the takeover of City Coach Company. (Sun 27/2/66, Upminster Road, Hornchurch)

587. FJN205 ... Another view of Eastern National 2119, FJN205, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1952, originally in the Westcliff-on-Sea fleet (Sat 19/9/64, Prittlewell Garage, Southend)

588. FJN205 ... Eastern National SD1139, FJN205, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1952, originally ordered by City Coach and delivered to Westcliff. (Tue 7/4/64, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

589. FJN205 ... Eastern National Leyland PD2/12 1139, FJN205. (Wood Green Coach Station, Lordship Lane)

590. FJN206 ... City Coach Company Leyland PD2/12, LD25, FJN206, later ENOC 1138 and 2118. Then operated by Super of Upminster and PVS before being scrapped in 1970. (High Street, Wickford)

591. GTP977 ... Young's of Rampton GTP977, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body, new to Portsmouth C.T. (60) in 1952, and KAG816, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1335) in 1957. (1971, Premises of Young's of Rampton)

592. GTP977 ... Portsmouth 60, GTP977, a Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body photographed all shiny and new at Alexandra Park in August 1952 (August 1952, Alexandra Park, Hilsea, Portsmouth)

593. GTP978 ... Portsmouth 61, GTP978, dating from 1952 was one of twenty-five Leyland PD2/10s with Leyland H30/26R body. (Sun 15/6/58, The Hard, Portsmouth)

594. GTP985 ... Young's of Rampton GTP985, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body, new to Portsmouth C.T. (68) in 1952. (1971, premises of Young's of Rampton)

595. GTP987 ... In 1952 Portsmouth took delivery of 25 Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R bodies, the first motorbuses since 1949 (although 15 BUT 9611T/Burlingham trolleybuses arrived in 1950-51). Roger took two photos of no 70, GTP987, this one on Parr Road in September 1953. (September 1953, Parr Road, Cosham)

596. GTP987 ... Roger's other photo of Portsmouth 70, GTP987, was taken in October 1953 in Cosham on Spur Road. This Leyland H56R bodied PD2/10 was new 9/52 and lasted until 2/71, making the one way journey to Paul Sykes at Barnsley in the April. (October 1953, Spur Road, Cosham)

597. HFY725 ... Seen in Lord Street is Southport Corporation 25, HFY725, which was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann H35/26R body. (Sat 15/4/72, Lord Street, Southport)

598. HFY726 ... Southport Corporation 26, HFY726, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann H35/26R body. (Sat 15/4/72, London Square, Southport)

599. HVA163 ... Reid (A1 Service), HVA163 a Leyland L27/28R bodied Leyland PD2/12 was seen at Saltcoats. (Tue 3/8/65, Saltcoats War Memorial)

600. J3740 ... Seen here at the Weighbridge Bus Station is J3740, Jersey Motor Transport 87, a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H32/26R body, one of two new in June 1952. (Mon 6/6/66, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier)

601. JBC989 ... Midland Red 4845, JBC989, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body new to Kemp and Shaw, Leicester in 1952, was acquired with the business in January 1959. (Sat 9/2/63, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester)

602. KOR381 ... Chisnell (King Alfred), Winchester KOR381, was the first of two Leyland PD2/10s with Leyland L27/26R bodies, which were new in August 1952. (Sun 22/3/70, old Chesil Station yard, Winchester)

603. KOR382 ... Chisnell (King Alfred) received two Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland L27/28R bodies in 1952 and the second one, KOR382, is seen in Winchester. (Tue 9/2/60, The Broadway, Winchester)

604. KOR382 ... King Alfred has found the ideal spot to survey the bus scene in Winchester. There he is on top of Leyland PD2/10, KOR382, with Leyland L27/28R body from 1952 in the appropriately named Chisnell (King Alfred) fleet. (Aug 1969, The Broadway, Winchester)

605. LRM103 ... Ten Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland L27/28R bodies were delivered to Cumberland in 1952 and 329, LRM103, was the second of them, entering service in July. Renumbered to 391 in December 1961 it was withdrawn in 1968, being sold in October with no further trace. (Thu 30/7/59, Cumberland Head Office/Depot, Tangier Street, Whitehaven)

606. LRM108 ... Cumberland Motor Services 334, LRM108, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body which dates from 1952 and was one of the last ten Leyland double deckers to be purchased by Cumberland. (Thu 16/4/59, Keswick)

607. LUF242 ... OK Motor Services LUF242, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26RD body, new in 1952 to Southdown (742) and acquired by OK in 1967. (July 1969, Durham Road, Spennymoor)

608. LUF242 ... Originally Southdown 742, LUF242 was acquired by O.K., Bishop Auckland in January 1967. It was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26RD body new in 1952 and is seen in Bishop Auckland. (Thu 31/7/69, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland)

609. LUF242 ... Southdown 742, LUF242, was an all-Leyland PD2/12 with an H32/26RD body dating from 1952. (1966, Lavant Road, Chichester)

610. MAC570 ... Green Bus Company, Rugeley 38, MAC570, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26RD body, new in 1952 to Stratford Blue (23). (late 1970, Uttoxeter Depot)

611. MAC572 ... Stratford Blue 25, MAC572, one of three Leyland H32/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/12s new in 1952 is seen in Stratford-upon-Avon. (Sat 18/10/58, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

612. MKH77 ... Here is a fine picture of one of the East Yorkshire PD2/Roe double deck coaches in their heyday, 568, MKH77. (mid to late 1950s, possibly Hull Bus Station Parking Area)

613. MKH79 ... East Yorkshire Motor Services 570, MKH79, one of the superb Leyland PD2/12s with Roe coach body. Fitted with the famous "Beverley Bar" top, these coaches were built in 1952 for long-distance coastal services, much-loved by summer holidaymakers. (1960, Bridlington Bus Station)

614. MKH81 ... MKH81, one of the famous East Yorkshire Motor Services 1952 Leyland PD2's with (c.1971, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

615. MKH81 ... Calderdale 403, MKH81, a Leyland Titan PD2/Roe FH54R new to East Yorkshire M.S. in 1952 as fleet no. 572, with the domed roof characteristic of EYMS double deckers designed to fit under the Beverley Bar. (summer of 1972, old Halifax Bus Garage yard)

616. MKH83 ... East Yorkshire towing vehicle, formerly bus 574, MKH83, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Roe FCH30/20RD body, new in 1952. Withdrawn as a bus in 1967 it was converted and re-entered service in 9/68. (1972, EYMS works, Anlaby Road, Hull)

617. MKH84 ... East Yorkshire 575, MKH84, a preserved Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1952 with Roe FH30/20RD bodywork. (June 1972, Scarborough)

618. MKH84 ... East Yorkshire bought a batch of Leyland Titan PD2/12s in 1952 and fitted them with unusual but attractive fully fronted Roe bodywork with coach seating. 575, MKH84, is seen in Leeds in 1968 by which time it had been withdrawn by East Yorkshire and was in preservation (Sat 18/5/68, Wellington Street, Leeds)

619. MKH84 ... East Yorkshire 575, MKH84, is the hopefully-preserved Beverley Bar PD2 coach, seen on a Trans-Pennine Rally. (Sun 10/8/69, Harrogate)

620. MKH84 ... Former East Yorkshire 575, MKH84, seen at the start of its restoration in early 2019. (Tue 19/2/19, Hull)

621. MKH87 ... East Yorkshire 578, MKH87, and 634, VKH34, seen in Hull were a Leyland PD2/12 with a Roe FCH30/20RD body new in 1952, and an A.E.C. MD3RV Regent V with a Willowbrook H30/26RD body new in 1956, respectively. (Sun 27/7/69, Lombard Street/Ferensway, Hull)

622. MKH88 ... East Yorkshire Motor Services 579, MKH88, one of the Leyland PD2/12s with Roe coach body built in 1952. This bus was one of those downgraded to bus operation in the late 1950s. (c.1965, Filey Bus Station)

623. MKH89 ... Seen in Hull is East Yorkshire 580, MKH89, a Leyland PD2/12, new in May 1952 with a Roe FCH30/20RD body. (Sun 27/7/69, Hull)

624. MKH90 ... Hull Atlantean 359, 9359AT, with Roe H44/31F body new in December 1961, about to be passed by East Yorkshire 581, MKH90, a Leyland PD2/12 with Roe FH54R body (Sat 10/10/64, Collier Street, Hull)

625. MKH91 ... Seen on the parking area near Hull Bus Station, is East Yorkshire, Hull 582, MKH91, which was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Roe FH30/20RD body having a Beverley Bar roof outline, new in May 1952. (Thu 27/6/63, parking area near Hull Bus Station)

626. MXX106 ... London Transport Board RTL1383, MXX106, was a Leyland 7RT with a Park Royal H30/26R body, new in December 1952. (Sun 10/3/68)

627. MXX106 ... A second view of London Transport Board RTL1383, MXX106, a Leyland 7RT with a Park Royal H30/26R body, new in December 1952. (Sun 10/3/68)

628. NAL159 ... South Notts, Gotham 50, NAL159, seen in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Wed 30/9/59, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

629. NTF9 ... A1 Service, Ardrossan, NTF9, a Leyland Titan PD2/15 new in November 1951 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. (June 1971, Ardrossan)

630. NWE586 ... Sheffield 386, NWE586, was the first of nine Roe H33/25R bodied Leyland PD2/12s new in 1952. (Sun 21/5/67, Herries Road Garage, Sheffield)

631. O2677 ... Sydney P.T.C. 2677, m/o2677, a Leyland OPD2/1, new in 1952, with a Clyde H33/26D body leads three others in this shot in Willoughby. Note the headlights mounted, on a bar, at the extremeties of the body. (Sat 18/3/72, Willoughby, Sydney, Australia)

632. OTD577 ... Seen at Darwen (Circus) is Darwen 11, OTD577, a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Tue 22/3/60, Darwen Circus)

633. OTD577 ... Darwen 11, OTD577 was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H30/26R body seen at Darwen Circus (Tue 22/3/60, Darwen Circus)

634. PNW91 ... Salmons (Audawn Coaches), Corringham acquired PNW91 in March 1968 via P.V.S., (dealer), Canvey. It was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12, the first of three new to Samuel Ledgard, Armley in February 1952, the last vehicles delivered before his death. Alongside is LYR797, a Leyland 7RT exiled from London Transport, also in the Salmons fleet, in this view taken at Gilwell Park. (Sat 5/7/69, Gilwell Park)

635. PNW91 ... The first of three Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Ledgard, Armley in 1952, PNW91 is seen in Otley Bus Station. The seating capacity was altered to H32/26R 1961. (Sat 7/10/67, Otley Bus Station)

636. PVT133 ... Potteries, Stoke L506, PVT133, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body had been new in March 1952 to Baxter, Hanley, and was acquired in December 1958. (Sun 23/8/64, Hanley Garage)

637. SHA414 ... The Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway Company’s number 66 was former Midland Red Leyland PD2/20 4014, SHA414, of 1952, one of four bought by ‘the Swilly’ in 1967 (64-67, SHA419/66/14/21). They lasted until 1975/6, number 66 being withdrawn in 1976 and finally being sold for scrap in March 1978. (1968, Pennyburn Depot, Londonderry)

638. SHA421 ... Another of the four all-Leyland PD2/20s bought from Midland Red by Lough Swilly in 1967, 67, SHA421, carries the later grey and dark red livery in this 1968 photo at Bridge End, where Northern Ireland meets the Republic on the road from Londonderry/Derry to Letterkenny. It was withdrawn in 1975 and survived on private property until 1992 as a storeshed. (August 1968, Coshquin Customs Post, Buncrana Road, Bridge End, Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland Border)

639. AEK503 ... Widnes 22, AEK503, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1953 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork, new as Wigan 16. (June 1970, St Paul's Road, Widnes)

640. AEK506 ... Six 1953 Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland H30/26R (three) or H33/26R (three) bodies were acquired from Wigan Corporation in 1969 (four) and 1970 (two). Widnes 23, AEK506, one of the 1969 acquisitions with an H30/26R body had been Wigan 93 and is seen in Widnes departing for Halebank. (Sat 17/4/71, St. Paul's Road/Victoria Road, Widnes)

641. AEK507 ... Six 1953 Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland H30/26R (three) or H33/26R (three) bodies were acquired from Wigan Corporation in 1969 (four) and 1970 (two). Widnes 24, AEK507, one of the 1969 acquisitions with an H33/26R body, which had been Wigan 94, is seen leaving the garage in Widnes. (Sat 17/4/71, Widnes Garage)

642. AEK508 ... Widnes 25, AEK508, is one of no less than six of these PD2/12s bought by Widnes from Wigan in 1969/70. (Chester Road, Warrington)

643. BEN180 ... Bury Corporation 180, BEN180, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Weymann H30/26R body, new in 1953. (Tue 28/1/69, Bolton Street, Bury)

644. BEN180 ... Bury 180, BEN180, seen at Kay Gardens in Bury, was a Leyland PD2/3 with a Weymann H30/26R body. (Fri 6/8/65, Kay Gardens, Bury)

645. DRC938 ... Trent 1238, DRC938, seen leaving Derby Bus Station, was one of fifteen Leyland H32/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/12s new in 1953. (Thu 1/10/59, Derby Bus Station)

646. DRC947 ... Carney's of Rugeley. DRC947 and KUF712 are Leyland PD2/12's with Leyland H32/26R bodies (DRC with platform doors) were new to Trent (1247) in 1953 and Southdown (712) in 1951 respectively. (late 1970, Carney's garage, Rugeley, Staffs.)

647. DWG905 ... Alexander Midland, Falkirk MRB149, DWG905, was a Leyland PD2/12 with an Alexander L27/26R body and was seen at Milngavie. (Sat 1/8/70, Milngavie)

648. DWG910 ... Alexander (Midland) MRB154, DWG910, was a Leyland PD2/12 with Alexander L27/26R bodywork new to W Alexander & Sons as RB154 in June 1953. (Tue 29/7/69, Edinburgh)

649. DWG912 ... Not the sharpest slide in the box of archive views from G V V T, but it has a wealth of interesting features. DWG912, a Leyland PD2/12 (Alexander Midland /Alexander L53R body) overtakes GCT Trolleybus TB14, FYS714, as they tended to do, as both vehicles turn left from Royston Road into Castle Street. (1966?, Castle St at Royston Road, Glasgow)

650. DWG917 ... A rear view of two preserved Leyland Titan PD2s. On the left is former W. Alexander RB161, DWG917, a PD2/12 with Alexander L27/26R body, new in 1953. On the right, former Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation 39, DTJ139B, a PD2/40 with Roe H37/28R body, new in 1964. (Sun 31/7/83, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum)

651. EHE925 ... Yorkshire Traction 694, EHE925, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Northern Counties L27/28R body, new in 1953. (Sun 12/5/68, Shelf Hall Road, Shelf)

652. EHE932 ... Yorkshire Traction 699, EHE932, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1953. (1968, King Street, Leeds)

653. EHE932 ... Yorkshire Traction 699, EHE932, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1953 as 985 and renumbered in 1967. (April 1968, Bradford Road, between Shelf and Northowram)

654. EHL832 ... West Riding 740, EHL832, a 1953 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body. (Wed 8/4/59, Dewsbury)

655. EHL832 ... West Riding 740, EHL832, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body dating from 1953. (1965, Leeds Central Bus Station)

656. EHL836 ... West Riding Automobile Co. 744, EHL836, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new in 1953, departing Wakefield Bus Station for Wrenthorpe. (Summer 1970, Wakefield Bus Station)

657. EX7548 ... Great Yarmouth Leyland PD2/10 number 48, EX7548, with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of four new in 1953, is seen at the Great Yarmouth garage. This batch had the unusual feature, for Leyland bodies, of sliding cab doors (ignoring the 500 RTW bodies for London which were not to Leyland design). (Sun 11/10/64, Caister Road Garage)

658. EX7550 ... Great Yarmouth Leyland PD2/10 number 50, EX7550, with a Leyland H30/26R body, the last of four new in 1953, is seen in the yard at the Great Yarmouth garage. (Sun 11/10/64, Caister Road Garage)

659. FDB553 ... North Western Road Car Company 553, FDB553, a 1953 Leyland PD2/12 with Weymann L27/26R body, one of six, seen adjacent to Manchester (L.M.S.) awaits duty on the X60 service to Blackpool. (Sat 16/5/59, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

660. FDB553 ... North Western 553, FDB553, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann L27/26R body new in 1953 which was seen in Parker Street, Manchester where construction of the new bus station had just started. (Sun 16/2/58, Parker Street, Manchester)

661. FDB555 ... North Western 555, FDB555, a Weymann L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 new in 1953, was the subject of experiments and a modified front was fitted when it was, in May 1959, fitted with a Ruston and Hornsby air cooled engine in place of its Leyland O600, a type which was refitted in 1965. (Thu 7/4/60, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

662. FDB555 ... North Western 555, FDB555, was one of six Leyland PD2/12s with Weymann L27/26R bodies new in 1953. In May 1959 it was fitted with a Ruston & Hornsby air-cooled engine in place of the Leyland O/600 and this photo shows it with the front originally fitted after the conversion. It is seen here entering Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester for a trip on the X60 service to Blackpool followed by a Ribble Leyland bodied Royal Tiger on similar duties. (Mon 18/5/59, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

663. FDB555 ... North Western, Stockport 555, FDB555, seen in Chorlton Street Bus Station in Manchester, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann L27/26R body and was new in 1953. (Sat 11/10/58, Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester)

664. FHL113 ... 1953 West Riding Leyland Titan PD2/12 747, FHL113, negotiating the Bull Ring roundabout on its way into Wakefield Bus Station in the late 1960s. (late 1960s, The Bull Ring, Wakefield)

665. FHL113 ... Seen entering Leeds Bus Station, arriving on the route from Woolley Moor, is West Riding, Wakefield 747, FHL113, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body new in October 1953. (Sat 14/4/56, Leeds Bus Station)

666. FHL113 ... Seen in Castleford Bus Station is West Riding, Wakefield 747, FHL113, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body, new in October 1953, was one of six new that year. (Sat 7/9/68, Castleford Bus Station)

667. FHL116 ... West Riding, Wakefield 750, FHL116, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body, seen in Leeds Central Bus Station, was the last of twelve new in 1953 with 750 being new in October. (Sat 1/9/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

668. GM5868 ... Nine Leyland PD2/1s with Leyland L27/26R bodies were delivered to Central S.M.T. in 1953 with the balance of the order for fifteen following in 1954 along with ten Leyland PD2/10s with Leyland L27/28R bodies. L468, GM5868, was the second of the batch. (Thu 13/8/64, Churchill Avenue, East Kilbride)

669. HJY286 ... Plymouth City Transport 386, HJY286, seen at the Plymouth Milehouse Garage, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body which had been new in November 1953. (Sun 19/5/68, Milehouse Garage, Plymouth)

670. HJY297 ... Preserved Plymouth Corporation 397, HJY297, which was seen at Winkleigh is a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in late 1953 showing the modifications to the rear platform area. (Sun 30/9/84, Winkleigh)

671. HJY297 ... Preserved Plymouth Corporation 397, GJY612, a 1953 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland bodywork, new as HJY297 but since reregistered. (Sun 17/7/22, Anstey Park, Alton)

672. HJY297 ... New to Plymouth City Transport in November 1953 as HJY297, GJY612 was part of a large batch of Leyland PD2s ordered with Leyland bodies for the corporation. (Sun 20/4/25, Penzance Bus Station)

673. HVD59 ... Scottish Omnibuses HH24, HVD59, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland L27/28R body which had been new in March 1953 as Baxter, Airdrie 54. (Thu 20/6/63, East Canal Street, Coatbridge)

674. HVD60 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 55, HVD60, was a 1953 Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland L27/28R body which was seen at Coatbridge (Sat 31/7/65, Bank Street, Coatbridge)

675. J8190 ... A line up at the Weighbridge bus station, St. Helier, Jersey, ex-LT RTL 523, KXW349, now JMT 2, J8873, JMT Leyland PD2 88, J8190 and JMT Albion single decker 51, J1469. (St. Helier Weighbridge, Jersey)

676. LBM124 ... Leyland PD2/10 LBM124 with a Leyland L27/28R body was Luton 124, one of ten delivered in 1953. (Sat 3/12/60, Williamson Street, Luton)

677. LWO322 ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 8, LWO322, which was new in August 1953, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sun 4/6/67, Depot, Blackwood)

678. LWO322 ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 8, LWO322, was one of a pair of Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 new in August 1953. (Sun 7/9/69, Blackwood Depot)

679. MCD751 ... Southdown 751, MCD751, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26RD body dating from 1953. (1966, Chichester Bus Station)

680. MCD753 ... Previously Southdown, Brighton 753, MCD753 was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26RD body, new in April 1953, and was acquired by Cream Line, Tonmawr in May 1968. (Tue 3/8/71, Garage, Tonmawr)

681. MCD754 ... Southdown 754, MCD754, new in 1953 was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26RD body. (Sun 15/6/58, rear of Hyde Park Road Southdown Garage, Portsmouth)

682. MTG620 ... Gelligaer Leyland 3, MTG620 on a very wet day! It was a Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland L27/26R body new in 1953. (Hanbury Square, Bargoed)

683. MTG620 ... Gelligaer MTG620, a Leyland PD2/10 with Leyland L27/26R body, was number 9 in this fleet having been renumbered from 3 in 1966. (Sun 7/9/69, Gelligaer Garage approach road)

684. MUF455 ... Southdown 755, MUF455, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H56RD body, new in 1953, being carefully reversed into its bay. (Sun 14/3/65, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

685. MUF457 ... Southdown 757, MUF457, was a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H30/26RD body new in 1953 seen on South Parade, Southsea. (Sun 15/6/58, South Parade, Southsea)

686. MUF459 ... Bexleyheath Transport 61, MUF459, was a Northern Counties H30/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/12 which had been new to Southdown as their 759. (Sat 5/7/69, leaving Gilwell Park, Chingford)

687. MUF463 ... Southdown 763, MUF463, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H56RD body of 1953, with (in the higher resolution picture) one of the iconic Northern Counties PD3s sheltering in the depot. (1966, Chichester Depot)

688. MUF463 ... Southdown 763, MUF463, was a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H56RD body of 1953. (1966, South Street, Chichester)

689. NKD658 ... Liverpool L58, NKD658, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1953 with Weymann H32/28R bodywork. (September 1969, Pier Head, Liverpool)

690. NNB140 ... Manchester 3300, NNB140, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H32/28R body is seen travelling along Piccadilly. (Sun 23/2/58, Piccadilly, Manchester)

691. NNB152 ... Manchester 3312, NNB152, Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H32/28R body, one of a batch of 30 delivered in 1953-1954, seen here on route 1 to Gatley on which they were regular performers. (Thu 18/8/55, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

692. NNB153 ... Manchester 3313, NNB153, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H33/28R body, new in 1953. (Wed 4/8/65, Portland Street, Manchester)

693. NNB157 ... Manchester Corporation 3317, NNB157, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H32/28R body new in 1953, awaits departure to Manchester Albert Square. (1963, Parrs Wood, Manchester)

694. NNB162 ... Manchester 3322, NNB162, a Leyland PD2/12 with Northern Counties H33/28R body, new in 1953. (Wed 4/8/65, Portland Street, Manchester)

695. NNB173 ... Manchester 3333, NNB173, seen at Kirkmanshulme Lane, Belle Vue, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H33/28R body, one of forty new in 1953. (Sun 9/3/58, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Belle Vue)

696. NNB179 ... Manchester 3339, NNB179, Leyland PD2/12 - Leyland H32/28R in Piccadilly Bus Station working the full length of the 33 service to Romiley & Greave. (Sat 23/11/57, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

697. NNB187 ... Manchester 3347, NNB187, was one of forty Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland H32/28R bodies new in 1953, 3347 being new in September. (Mon 6/6/60, Oldham Road, Manchester)

698. NNB192 ... Showing signs of frontal accident damage, Manchester 3352, NNB192, is seen in George Street prior to a journey to Romiley. (Wed 29/1/58, George Street, Manchester)

699. NNB195 ... Manchester 3355, NNB195, was one of a batch of all-Leyland PD2/12s dating from 1953. It passes Ashton-Under-Lyme 48, YTD848D, a trolleybus replacement Roe-bodied Atlantean. (January 1967, Manchester Road/William Street, Ashton)

700. NNB204 ... Manchester 3364, NNB204, Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H32/28R body in Piccadilly Bus Station. This was one of forty delivered in 1953 working on route 33 to Romiley as a Limited Stop service operated by Manchester, Stockport and North Western. (Thu 18/8/55, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

701. NNB209 ... With Piccadilly in the background, Manchester 3369, NNB209, the last of forty Leyland H32/28R bodied Leyland PD2/12s new in 1953, waits in George Street to operate the 125 service to Hollingworth. (Wed 29/1/58, George Street, Manchester)

702. NRB161 ... Seen at Elgin is Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NRB161, DWG917, a Leyland PD2/12 with an Alexander L27/26R body. (Thu 30/7/70, Elgin)

703. NRH219 ... East Yorkshire 608, NRH219, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Roe H30/26R body, new in 1953 and withdrawn in 1969 passing to North's, dealer, then for scrap. (Summer 1966, Westwood Bus Station, Scarborough)

704. NRH222 ... East Yorkshire 611, NRH222, a Leyland PD2/12 with Roe H30/26R body which joined the fleet, as one of seven, in 1953 seen in Leeds operating a journey to Bridlington. (Sat 6/8/55, parking area between Castle Street and Lisbon Street, Leeds)

705. NRH222 ... East Yorkshire M.S. 611, NRH222, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Roe H30/26R body, new in 1953. (Ferensway, Hull)

706. NRH223 ... East Yorkshire M.S. 612, NRH223, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Roe H30/26R body, new in 1953 and withdrawn in 1969 - passing via North's the dealer to Johnson's of Goldthorpe for scrap in the August. (Summer 1966, Westwood Bus Station, Scarborough)

707. NRR852 ... South Notts 52, NRR852, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26RD body, new in January 1953 and withdrawn in April 1975, alongside engineless another 1951 PD2, 48, MRR338. (Sun 2/5/76, South Notts Depot, Gotham)

708. NXP956 ... Walsall 202, NXP956, former London Transport RTL1470, acquired in 1959. (April/May 1965, Cannock)

709. OTD577 ... Darwen 11, OTD577, was a Leyland PD2/10 new in 1953, with a Leyland H30/26R body. (Mon 26/8/68, Market Street, Darwen)

710. OTF164 ... Haslingden 9, OTF164, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body and is seen in Rawtenstall. (Sun 14/9/58, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall)

711. PWA246 ... This Leyland PD2/12, with a Weymann H32/26R body new in 1953, was Sheffield 146, PWA246, and was seen at the westerly one of the two island platforms in Bridge Street Bus Station as it heads in a southerly direction through the bus station. (Sat 21/2/59, Bridge Street Bus Station, Sheffield)

712. PWA249 ... Sheffield 2149, PWA249, was one of twenty-six Leyland PD2/12s with Weymann H32/26R bodies new in 1953 as number 149. (Sun 21/5/67, Herries Road Garage, Sheffield)

713. RDH501 ... Walsall 811, RDH501, was the first of twelve Leyland PD2/12s with Roe FH33/23RD bodies new in 1953. (Sat 28/9/63, St. Paul's Street Bus Station, Walsall)

714. RDH502 ... Three of the ten Leyland PD2/12s with Park Royal/Roe FH33/23R bodies (811-820, RDH501-510) delivered to Walsall in 1953 were rebuilt in 1959/60 to 30 foot length and reseated to FH40/31F. Notice the small flush glazed window in the upper saloon where the extra length was inserted. The three in question were 811 to 813 and the middle one, 812 RDH502 is seen just up from Walsall Bus Station on 28 February 1970 on the occasion of a visit for a final trolleybus tour. (Sat 28/2/70, St Pauls Street, Walsall)

715. RDH502 ... RDH502 was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Roe FH33/23RD body new in 1953 and was number 812 in the Walsall Corporation fleet. Along with 811 and 813-820 there was special provision for extra luggage accommodation on the lower deck. (Sun 13/4/69, Garage, Bloxwich Road, Walsall)

716. RDH505 ... West Midlands PTE 815L, RDH505, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1953 with Park Royal-Roe bodywork. For several years it was used as a staff canteen and was new to Walsall Corporation. (April 1977, Bradford Place, Walsall)

717. RDH505 ... RDH505 is a 1953 Leyland PD2/12 undergoing long term restoration into it's Walsall livery (Mon 28/3/16, Wythall Transport Museum)

718. RDH507 ... Walsall 817, RDH507, seen outside the offices of Roe at Manston Lane, Crossgates, was one of ten delivered in 1953. It was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Roe FH33/23R body on a Park Royal frame. (1953, Roe Works, Manston Lane, Crossgates)

719. RDH509 ... In 1953 Walsall took delivery of ten Leyland PD2/12s with Park Royal/Roe FH33/23R bodies (811-820, RDH501-510) with extra provision for luggage accommodation. This view of 819, RDH509, shows the nearside sliding door for engine access and also the grilles above the windscreens for the forced air ventilation system with which these were equipped in addition to the normal system of opening windows. (Sat 6/10/62, Walsall)

720. RKP914 ... Maidstone & District, Maidstone DH433, RKP914, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann H32/26RD body seen in Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton. (Sun 23/4/61, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

721. RNW301 ... Leeds 301, RNW301, a Leyland PD2/14 with a Roe H33/25R body, new in 1953, is seen parked on the parking bays adjacent to Platform F in Leeds Central Bus Station. (Sat 27/7/57, Central Bus Station, Leeds)

722. RNW302 ... Seen here whilst operating from Torre Road garage is RNW302, Leeds 302, one of ten Leyland PD2/14s with Roe H33/25R bodies new in 1953. (Sat 27/8/55, Primley Park, Leeds)

723. RNW303 ... Leeds 303, RNW303, one of the only ten Leyland PD2/14s built, is seen in the Central Bus Station operating the 67 service to Seacroft. (Sat 30/7/55, Leeds Central Bus Station)

724. RNW305 ... The fifth of the ten Leyland PD2/14s with Roe H33/25R bodies, 305, RNW305, new in 1953, is seen loading at Platform A in the Central Bus Station. (Sat 31/7/54, Leeds Central Bus Station)

725. RNW307 ... RNW307, seen entering the Bus Station, whilst operating on the service from Half Mile Lane, was Leeds 307 which was one of ten Leyland PD2/14s with Roe H33/25R bodies. 307 was new in February 1953 and was withdrawn in January 1970 passing to Auto Spares (Bingley) Ltd in June 1970. (Sat 14/4/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

726. RNW309 ... Only eleven PD2/14s were built and Leeds had ten of them. 309, RNW309, new in 1953 with a Roe H33/25R body is seen in the Bus Station ready to move round to Platform A to load for the 70 service to Primley Park. (Mon 24/10/55, Central Bus Station, Leeds)

727. RNW310 ... Leeds 310, RNW310, was one of ten Leyland PD2/14 with Roe H33/25R bodies new in March 1953 and withdrawn in February 1970. (Sun 10/6/56, Harehills Road, Harehills)

728. RTC822 ... Rawtenstall 18, RTC822, a 1953 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with bodywork by the chassis builder. The vehicle is seen at the former garage of Black Prince of Morley. At the time it was preserved; its current whereabouts are unknown. (1995, Black Prince Garage, Morley , Leeds)

729. RTC822 ... Rawtenstall were committed Leyland users from the nineteen twenties. 18, RTC822, dates from 1953 and is a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with classic Leyland bodywork. (Sun 1/8/76, Harrogate)

730. RTC822 ... I submitted an earlier picture of former Rawtenstall Leyland PD2 RTC822 undergoing restoration at Roger Burdett's place. With restoration complete it has been away for painting and this is what it looks like now. Remember you saw it first on SCT61, and as I write this I have yet to see it myself. (Thu 10/9/15, private site in Coventry)

731. RTC822 ... Former Rawntenstall 18, RTC822, is a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body dating from 1953. (Tue 23/7/24, Beamish Museum)

732. RTC822 ... Rawtenstall 18, RTC822, a 1953 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland body. This vehicle has been under going extensive renovation in Somerset with Quantock Heritage. It is now at Roger Burdett's site for internal renovation and making ready for painting. I'm told that the big question is what livery is it going to be painted in and it is not Rawtenstall or Barton. We'll just have to wait and see. (Sun 16/11/14, at a private site in Coventry)

733. RUA294 ... Hardwick Motors was another of Wallace Arnold's subsidiaries from 1952 and, being based in the Scarborough area, gave WA a good foothold for local excursion licences. RUA294 and SUA296 were both all-Leyland PD2/12s of 1953/1954 respectively. (1967, Wallace Arnold Workshops, Gelderd Road, Leeds)

734. RUA294 ... Seen in Hardwick's Scarborough Bus Station, which used part of their garage, is RUA294, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26RD body new in November 1953. (Hardwick's Scarborough Bus Station)

735. SHA431 ... Preserved Midland Red 4031, SHA431, an all Leyland PD2/12, new in 1953, looking as new having just been repainted. (Sun 9/10/11, Wythall Transport Museum)

736. SHA431 ... Preserved Midland Red 4031, SHA431, an all Leyland PD2/12, new in 1953, privately owned by a group of people and kept at the Wythall Transport museum. (Sun 4/11/12, Lincoln)

737. SHA446 ... Midland Red 4046, SHA446, one of the batch of 100 Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H30/26R bodies, new in 1953, which introduced the Leyland concealed radiator design. (Sun 20/10/63, Pool Meadow, Coventry)

738. SHA447 ... Featuring what must be the best looking of the 'tin' fronts on its excellent Leyland body is Midland Red LD8 number 4047, SHA447. New in 1953 it was one of 100 Leyland PD2/12s which had H30/26RD bodies and is seen at Stratford-upon-Avon. (Sat 18/10/58, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

739. SHA477 ... Several black and white prints have been discovered amongst the archives at Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Midland Red 4077, SHA477 (Leyland PD2/12) is pictured presumably leaving the Leyland factory. (1953, Leyland Factory)

740. CBG561 ... Birkenhead 261, CBG561, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1954 with Weymann H33/26R bodywork. (March 1970, Woodside, Birkenhead)

741. CBG566 ... Birkenhead 266, CBG566, seen at the Birkenhead garage on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit, was a Leyland PD2/12 with an Ashcroft H33/26R body, the first of five new in August 1954. (Sat 9/9/67, Birkenhead Garage)

742. CBG568 ... Birkenhead Transport 268, CBG568, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1954 with uncommon Ashcroft H33/26R bodywork. (May 1970, Woodside, Birkenhead)

743. CDJ880 ... Only nine Leyland PD2/9s were built, all to the order of St. Helens. Fitted with Davies H30/26R bodies they carried fleet numbers E74 to E82, CDJ 719-722, 878-882 and were new in 1954. Seen here in St. Helens is E80, CDJ880. (Tue 27/8/63, St. Helens)

744. DDJ525 ... St. Helens E87, DDJ525, was a Leyland PD2/22 with an East Lancs H30/28R body. (Sat 3/4/65, Bickerstaffe Street, St. Helens)

745. DWG917 ... Alexander Midland Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Alexander bodywork RB161 DWG917, new to Alexander Brothers in 1954 (Sun 8/4/07, Kirkby Stephen)

746. EHE938 ... Newly repainted, and with maroon mudguards, Yorkshire Traction, Barnsley 991, EHE938, seen in Barnsley Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Roe H33/25R body. (Sat 17/4/65, Barnsley Bus Station)

747. FHL113 ... West Riding took delivery of their last Leyland bodied Titans in 1954. 747, FHL113, carried one of the last bodies produced by Leyland. (1969, Leeds Central Bus Station)

748. FRC951 ... One of the last bodies to be built by Leyland was fitted to FRC951, a Leyland PD2/12 with H32/26RD body which was new as Trent 1251 in 1954. It passed to Skill, Nottingham, who numbered it 60, in May 1967 and is seen at the garage. (Sun 28/4/68, Skill's Garage, St. Peter's Street, Nottingham)

749. FRC955 ... One of the last bodies to be built by Leyland was fitted to FRC955, a Leyland PD2/12 with H32/26RD body which was new as Trent 1255 in 1954. Seen here in Derby Bus Station it was renumbered 745 in 1962 and withdrawn in 1967. (Sun 4/10/59, Derby Bus Station)

750. FRC956 ... The last body to be built by Leyland was fitted to FRC956, a Leyland PD2/12 with H32/26RD body which was new as Trent 1256 in 1954. It passed to Whippet, Hilton in September 1967 and is seen here at the garage. (Sun 5/9/71, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

751. FRC956 ... FRC956, a Leyland PD2/12 with H32/26RD body which was new as Trent 1256 in 1954. (January 1994, Wythall Transport Museum)

752. FRC956 ... Trent had the last vehicles to be bodied by Leyland and 746, the last of the batch, is seen in Derby Bus Station. FRC956, a Leyland H32/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/12, was new in 1954. (Sun 4/9/66, Derby Bus Station)

753. FRC956 ... Three assorted Leyland PD2's at the premises of Whippet, Hilton, from left to right, RRR96 is a PD2/20 with Metro Cammell Orion L27/28R body, new to East Midland (D96) in 1955, acquired in 1966 and sold to a local breaker in 1971, FRC956 is a PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26RD body, new to Trent (1256) in 1954 and KCH106 is a PD2/12 with Metro Cammell Orion H33/26RD body, new to Trent (1006) in 1957. (Fri 10/7/70, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

754. FRN736 ... Preston Corporation Leyland Titan PD2/10 53, FRN736, dates from 1954 and carries Leyland bodywork (August 1973, Preston Bus Station)

755. FSD144 ... AA Motor Services (Tumilty) FSD144 was an all Leyland PD2 from ca 1954 with H30/26R seating. Parked next to it was MXX181 ex-LT RT3666 with Weymann bodywork from 1953. (June 1971, Tumilty's yard at Gailes near Irvine)

756. GHL303 ... West Riding 754, GHL303, was a Leyland PD2/22 with a Roe L24/26R body new in 1954 and the batch of ten had the lower saloon gangway continuing through on to the platform to give a two step entry to the platform. (Sat 5/5/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

757. GHL303 ... Leeds Central Bus Station is the setting for West Riding 754, GHL303, which was a Leyland PD2/22 with a Roe L24/26R body new in 1954 and was one of ten with the gangway continuing through on to the platform to give a two step entry to the platform. (Sat 12/5/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

758. GHL303 ... West Riding 754, GHL303, and 789, BHL372, in Leeds Bus Station. 754 was a Roe L24/26R bodied Leyland PD2/22 new in November 1954 whilst 789 was a Leyland PS1/1, new as Bullock 290 with a Barnaby DP35F body in May 1948, which had been rebuilt and rebodied with a Roe L27/26R body in June 1956. (Sat 21/7/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

759. GHL305 ... West Riding 756, GHL305, seen in Wakefield Bus Station was a Leyland PD2/22 with a Roe L24/26R body, one of ten new in 1954. (Sat 24/8/63, Wakefield Bus Station)

760. GHL306 ... West Riding 757, GHL306, a 1954 Roe bodied Leyland Titan PD2/22 in Wakefield Bus Station waiting to depart on the lengthy 189 service to Leeds via Normanton & Castleford. (late 1960s, Wakefield Bus Station)

761. GHL310 ... West Riding 761, GHL310, was a Roe L24/26R bodied Leyland PD2/22 with a Midland Red-style tin front. (1969, Leeds Central Bus Station)

762. GHS994 ... Leyland PD2/12 GHS994 was new to McGill, Barrhead in 1954 and had a Leyland H30/28R body. (Wed 19/6/63, St James' Street, Paisley)

763. GM6384 ... Recently pictured in a perilous condition, Central SMT L484, GM6384, now resides at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust premises at the ex-GCT Garage at Bridgeton. (Wed 16/10/13, Broad Street, Glasgow)

764. GM6384 ... An unidentified Leyland-bodied PD2 languishing in the yard of Doune Motors, Doune, Stirlingshire as the grass and weeds close in. (Fri 22/8/86, Doune Motors, Doune, Stirlingshire)

765. GTY169 ... Leyland PD2/12 GTY169, new in 1954, with a Metro-Cammell H32/26R body had been acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Tyneside 39 in September 1966 and is seen leaving Otley Garage. (Sat 7/10/67, Otley Garage)

766. GTY175 ... Northern DT2, GTY175, was a former Tyneside Leyland PD2/12 with an Metro Cammell body, new in 1954, still sporting its green livery. (Tue 11/4/72, Dundas Street, Sunderland)

767. GTY177 ... Northern 47, GTY177, a 1954 Leyland Titan PD2/12 based tree cutter hard at work in Gateshead. (January 1976, Durham Rd., Gateshead)

768. HJN836 ... Southend PD2 276, HJN836, on the ramp (Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend)

769. HJN836 ... Southend 276, HJN836, seen here at the terminus of route 62 and blinds not yet set for the return journey. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with Massey L27/28R body, bought in 1954 and entering service on the 9th of October. (Sat 18/5/63, Central Station Approach, Southend)

770. HJN836 ... Former Southend 276, HJN836, a Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2/20 owned by Fosters of Dinninngton in June 1970 at Pontefract Racecourse?. The location might be wrong, the sign in the window of HJN & the coach at the side of it read Miners Special Bus & the Prince of Wales Colliery was opposite Pontefract Park & Racecourse (Sat 13/6/70, Pontefract)

771. HJN837 ... Southend PD2 277, HJN837 (May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend)

772. HJN837 ... Southend PD2 277, HJN837 (Sat 23/1/65, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

773. HJN837 ... Southend PD2 277, HJN837, followed by 279, HJN839 waiting to work seafront Whit Monday reliefs, showing off the old and the new livery which had just been introduced. (Mon 18/5/64, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

774. HJN837 ... Southend PD2 277, HJN837 (Sat 23/1/65, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

775. HJN837 ... Southend PD2 277, HJN837. (Sat 9/5/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

776. HJN837 ... Southend PD2 277, HJN837. (Broadway, Leigh-on-Sea)

777. HJN837 ... Two Southend Leyland Titans with Massey bodies, 277, HJN837, a PD2/20 new in 1954 with behind 294, LHJ396, a PD2/12 from 1955/6. (Fri 29/8/58, Victoria Circus, Southend)

778. HJN837 ... At least three of the 1954 Southend PD2s were sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport. Here Massey bodied 277, HJN837, heads into Southend along Rochford Road (just on the Rochford side of Warners Bridge) taking workers home. (late 1960s, Rochford Road, Southend)

779. HJN838 ... Southend PD2 278, HJN838 (Thu 20/8/64, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend)

780. HJN839 ... Southend Massey bodied PD2 279, HJN839, new in 1954. (Victoria Circus, Southend)

781. HJN839 ... Southend 279, HJN839, a Leyland PD2/20 with Massey L27/28R body, new in 1954. (Sat 29/8/59, Bradley Street, Southend)

782. HJN839 ... Another of the 1954 Southend PD2s sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport was Massey bodied 279, HJN839, passes the Anne Boleyn junction on it way into Southend (late 1960s, The Anne Boleyn, Southend Road, Rochford)

783. HJN840 ... Southend PD2 280, HJN840. (Sat 3/10/64, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

784. HJN841 ... Southend 281, HJN841, a Weymann bodied PD2 leaves Broadway Market for the garage having finished its stint on service 8. (1964, Victoria Circus, Southend)

785. HJN841 ... Former Southend PD2 281, HJN841 (H. Wray's Depot at Lord Street, Hoyle Mill, near Barnsley)

786. HJN841 ... Ex-Southend Leyland PD2/Weymann 281, HJN841, with Ideal of Hoyle Mill, leaving Pontefract Bus Station for Barnsley. It was operated by Wray from 1966 to 1972. (Pontefract Bus Station)

787. HJN842 ... Southend PD2 282, HJN842 (Sat 23/1/65, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

788. HJN842 ... Southend PD2 282, HJN842 (Sat 6/6/64, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend)

789. HJN842 ... A third of the 1954 Southend PD2s sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport, this time with Orion body was 282, HJN842, seen passing the Anne Boleyn junction on its way into Southend (late 1960s, The Anne Boleyn, Rochford)

790. HJN843 ... Cunningham's 45, HJN843, a Leyland PD2/20 Weymann L27/28R new 1954 as Southend 283. (late 1967, Gilmour Street, Paisley)

791. HJN843 ... Southend PD2 283, HJN843 (Thu 2/4/64, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

792. HJN843 ... Southend PD2 283, HJN843 (May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend)

793. HJN843 ... Rather further from home, Cunningham's of Paisley had at least two of the ex-Southend Orion bodied PD2s and used them on their Paisley-Renfrew Ferry route. Here the former 283, HJN843, now Cunningham's 45, passes under the railway bridge at Gilmour Street station Paisley (late 1960s, Gilmour Street Station, Paisley)

794. HJN843 ... Second shot of former Southend 283, HJN843, now Cunningham's 45, pulling away from the Renfrew Ferry terminus. (late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

795. HJN844 ... Southend PD2 284, HJN844 (Sat 3/10/64, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

796. HJN844 ... Former Southend Corporation PD2 284, HJN844, seen here with AA of Ayr in 1970 (Wed 5/8/70, Irvine)

797. HJN845 ... Southend 285, HJN845, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann L27/28R body, new in 1954. (Sat 29/8/59, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend)

798. HJN845 ... Southend 285, HJN845, seen here at the terminus of route 61B and blinds not yet set for the return journey. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with Weymann L27/28R body, bought in 1954 for trolleybus replacement and entering service on the 16th October. (Sat 18/5/63, Central Station Approach, Southend)

799. HJN845 ... Former Southend Corporation PD2 285, HJN845, seen here with Cunningham's Bus Service of Paisley at their garage in 1970 (Tue 4/8/70, Paisley)

800. HJN845 ... The other Cunningham's ex-Southend PD2, 285, HJN845, sets down on arrival at Renfrew Ferry. (late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

801. HJN845 ... Cunningham's ex-Southend PD2, 285, HJN845, waiting to depart from Renfrew Ferry. 283, HJN843, is behind it on the next departure. (late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

802. HJN846 ... Southend PD2 286, HJN846 (Victoria Circus, Southend)

803. HJN846 ... Former Southend PD2 286, HJN846.

804. JJY519 ... Plymouth City Transport 19, JJY519, seen here in a rear view at the Plymouth Milehouse Garage, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body, and had been new in November 1954. (Sun 19/5/68, Milehouse Garage, Plymouth)

805. JJY528 ... Plymouth 28, JJY528, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body was seen at the operator's Milehouse Garage in Plymouth. (Sun 19/5/68, Milehouse Garage, Plymouth)

806. KVA511 ... Seen at the garage at Goldenhill is Stonier, Goldenhill 8, KVA511, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26RD body, new in July 1954, had been acquired from Hutchison, Overtown in November 1965 and was withdrawn in June 1972, passing to Hughes (dealer) the following month. (Sun 20/6/71, Goldenhill)

807. KVA511 ... Stonier, Goldenhill 8, KVA511, was a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H30/26RD bodywork, which had been acquired from Hutchison, Overtown in November 1965. (Sat 30/8/69, Hanley Bus Station)

808. KVA511 ... Stonier, Goldenhill, 8, KVA511, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1954 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork. This had been new to Hutchison of Overtown, Lanarkshire. (May 1968, Bus Station, Hanley)

809. KVA657 ... Baxter, Airdrie 56, KVA657, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body new in September 1954 which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH26 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, East Canal Street, Coatbridge)

810. KVA657 ... One of two Leyland PD2/10s with Massey L27/28R bodies new in September 1954, Baxter, Airdrie 56, KVA657, had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH26 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

811. KVA658 ... Baxter, Airdrie 57, KVA658, seen in Gartlea Road, Airdrie was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body, one of two new in September 1954. (Wed 29/7/59, Gartlea Road, Airdrie)

812. LFS406 ... Edinburgh 406, LFS406, and 756, NSF756, were both Metro Cammell-bodied Leyland PD2/20's, dating from 1954 and 1956 respectively. (1965, Leith Walk/London Road roundabout, Edinburgh)

813. LFS409 ... Davies, Tredegar LFS409 was an ex-Edinburgh Leyland PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell H33/29R body new in 1954 which is seen in Merthyr. (Fri 30/7/71, Merthyr)

814. LFS410 ... Tyne and Wear driver trainer DT6 LFS410 an ex Edinburgh Leyland PD2. (Sun 18/7/76, Fulwell PTE Depot, Sunderland)

815. LFS415 ... A1 Service, Ardrossan, LFS415, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1954 with Metro-Cammell H33/29R bodywork. This had been new as Edinburgh Corporation 415 and was owned by Steele in the A1 group. Note the "Royal Tiger" on the radiator cover. (June 1971, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan)

816. LFS420 ... Edinburgh Corporation 420, LFS420, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1954 with Metro-Cammell H33/29R bodywork. (June 1970, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

817. LFS445 ... Edinburgh Transport 445, LFS445, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1954 with Metro-Cammell H33/29R bodywork. (August 1974, Royal Mile, Edinburgh)

818. LFS449 ... Edinburgh 449, LFS449, was a Leyland PD2/20 with MCCW H33/27R bodywork, one of 100 new in 1954. (Tue 29/7/69, North Bridge, Edinburgh)

819. LFS450 ... Queensway, Liverpool LFS450, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Metro Cammell highbridge body, new to Edinburgh Corporation (450) in 1954. (Spring 1971, Clifton Drive, Lytham St. Anne's)

820. LFS451 ... The Edinburgh Met-Cam bodied PD2s proved popular with second operators despite being "monstrous masses of shivering tin". Ex 451, LFS451, new in 1954, found refuge with Ford, Althorne and is seen at the operators garage in 1971. (1971, Fords Garage, Althorne)

821. LFS454 ... As Glen Tours at Baildon has been having a bit of coverage on SCT61 I thought I would make my contribution. This is ex-Edinburgh Leyland Titan PD2/20 LFS454 with a Metro-Cammell Orion body and had not been with Glen long at the time of this photo. (Mon 2/11/70, Otley Road, Shipley)

822. LFS460 ... Cream Line, Tonmawr LFS460, a Leyland PD2/20 new in 1954 with a Metro Cammell H33/27R body upseated to H34/29R in 1959, was acquired in November 1970 from Edinburgh where it had been number 460. (Tue 3/8/71, Garage, Tonmawr)

823. LFS465 ... Contrasting Metro-Cammell bodywork on Leyland PD2s with Cunningham's Bus Service, Paisley: LFS465 with a BMMO tin-front and rear platform was ex-Edinburgh Corporation 465 while MCP225 with an exposed radiator and forward entrance came fron Halifax via Smith & May, Benfleet. (February 1975, Cunningham Garage, Underwood Road, Paisley)

824. LFS487 ... Tayside Regional Council 3, LFS487, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1954 with Metro-Cammell H33/27R bodywork. (July 1977, Dundee Depot)

825. LYS758 ... Eastern Scottish HH7A, LYS758, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body from 1954 still has the previous operator's destination arrangement, Lowland Motorways (47). (Sat 15/8/70, St. Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh)

826. LYS758 ... Scottish Omnibuses HH7, LYS758, was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 which had been new to Lowland Motorways, Glasgow in January 1954 and acquired with that business in January 1958. (Mon 28/7/69, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

827. MED172 ... With an East Lancs H30/28R body Warrington 106, MED172, was the middle one of three such buses new in December 1954. (Thu 24/3/60, Buttermarket Stret/Bridge Street, Warrington)

828. MWO389 ... West Mon 12, MWO389, a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 dating from 1954 seen in Caerphilly. (Thu 16/8/62, Caerphilly)

829. MWO389 ... New in 1954, West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 12, MWO389, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26R body. (Sun 4/6/67, Depot, Blackwood)

830. NDT997 ... T.D. Alexander (Greyhound), Arbroath acquired NDT997 in June 1962, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Barnaby H31/28R body from British Ropes, Doncaster who had bought it new in 1953 as a non-P.S.V. for staff transport. (Arbroath)

831. OUP751 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H102, OUP751, seen in Stockton High Street was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26R body, had been new in June 1954 as Stockton Corporation 1, passing to Teesside on 1st April 1968. (Thu 20/4/72, Stockton High Street)

832. OUP752 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H103, OUP752, seen in Stockton High Street was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H32/26R body had been new in June 1954 as Stockton Corporation 3, passing to Teesside on 1st April 1968. (Thu 20/4/72, Stockton High Street)

833. OUP752 ... Stockton Corporation 3, OUP752, an all Leyland Titan PD2/12, new in 1954, taken on market day near the parish church designed by Christopher Wren. (July 1968, High Street, Stockton)

834. OUP753 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H104, OUP753, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1954 with Leyland H32/26R bodywork. (May 1972, Middlesbrough Exchange Bus Station)

835. OUP754 ... Contrasting rear views at Stockton Corporation depot. Number 5, OUP754, was a Leyland bodied PD2/12 from 1954 whilst number 19, LPT197, was a Weymann bodied PD2/3 from 1950. (April 1968, Stockton Corporation Depot)

836. OUP756 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 7, OUP756, an all Leyland Titan PD2/12 from 1954 with highbridge bodywork. (August 1970, High Street, Stockton)

837. OWR264 ... 77, OWR264, is one of South Yorkshire's splendid pair of Bond-bodied PD2s and is seen in the wash at the new depot to which South Yorkshire had moved about the end of 1973. The sole surviving Leyland-bodied PD2 75 can just be seen, along with a Ford Transit van. (Sat 25/5/74, Pontefract Depot)

838. OWR265 ... South Yorkshire 78, OWR265, was one of two Leyland PD2/20s with rare Bond L53R bodywork, purchased in 1954. (1965, Horse Fair, Pontefract)

839. RAL334 ... RAL334, seen in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was Barton 732 which was a Leyland PD2/12 new in 1954 with a Leyland H32/26R body. (Fri 14/4/72, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

840. RKC243 ... Liverpool Corporation L142, RKC243, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1954 with Alexander H32/26R bodywork. (September 1969, Water Street, Liverpool)

841. RKC258 ... Eighty Leyland PD2/20s with H32/26R bodies were delivered to Liverpool in 1954/5, fifty with Duple H32/26R bodies and thirty with Alexander H32/26R bodies. L157, RKC258, new in December 1954, was one of those with an Alexander body. (Sat 9/9/67, Water Street, Liverpool)

842. RKP904 ... Maidstone and District DH423, RKP904, a Leyland PD2/12 with Weymann H58RD body, new in 1954, waiting to start on the long route 57 from Gravesend to Hastings. (Fri 21/8/64, Overcliffe, Gravesend)

843. RKP915 ... Maidstone and District DH434, RKP915, a 1954 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro-Cammell H58RD body, seen in Brighton en-route for Tunbridge Wells (Sun 12/4/64, Old Steine, Brighton)

844. RRR105 ... New in 1954 as East Midland D105, RRR105 was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Metro-Cammell L27/28R body. It was acquired by Stonier, Goldenhill in January 1967 and became number 15. (Sun 20/6/71, High Street, Goldenhill)

845. RTJ609 ... RTJ609, seen at Chingford, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H30/26R body which had been new to Darwen Corporation in 1954 as number 12. It is seen with Margo, London S.E.19 who had acquired it from Darwen in February 1972. (Sat 1/7/72, Chingford)

846. RWB70 ... Sheffield 670, RWB70, a Leyland PD2/12 wth a Weymann H32/26R (?) body is seen approaching Pond Street Bus Station. (Sat 17/4/65, Harmer Lane, Sheffield)

847. RWB72 ... Sheffield 672 and 673, RWB72 and RWB73, were Leyland PD2/12s with Weymann H32/26R bodies, from a batch of fifty-six such vehicles new in 1954 (668-723). (Sun 21/5/67, rear of East Bank Road Garage, Sheffield)

848. RWB79 ... Sheffield 679, RWB79, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann H32/26R body, one of fifty-six new for the 'A' fleet in 1954. (Sun 21/5/67, Herries Road Garage, Sheffield)

849. RWB86 ... Sheffield 686, RWB86, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Weymann H32/26R body, one of fifty-six such vehicles new in 1954 for the 'A' fleet. (Sun 21/5/67, rear of Herries Road Garage, Sheffield)

850. SUA296 ... Kippax & District SUA296, an all-Leyland PD2/12 with H30/26R body of 1954, was transferred from fellow Wallace Arnold subsidiary Hardwicks in 1967. (1967, Ninelands Lane, Garforth)

851. SUA296 ... Kippax Motors SUA296 was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26RD body seen in the Central Bus Station in Leeds. (Mon 31/7/67, Leeds Central Bus Station)

852. TDH770 ... Walsall 823, TDH770, with a Metro Cammell H32/28R body was one of four lightweight vehicles purchased in 1954 for performance comparison purposes. The other three were:- two Daimler CVG5s, 400 and 821(7' 6" and 8' 0"), and an 8' 0" wide A.E.C. Regent V, 822, having a synchromesh gearbox and an AV470 engine. Originally recorded as a Leyland PD2/14 (pre-selector), and later referred to as a "semi-automatic", TDH770 was recorded by Leyland as a PD2/20. It had been exhibited at the 1954 Commercial Motor Show where it was described as a "PD2/20 series" model, as also was Newcastle 351, UTN 851, which had a pneumocyclic gearbox. These two seem to have had the specification which was later offered as the PD2/24. (Sun 22/3/64, Anson Street, Rugeley)

853. TDH770 ... The fourth of the trial vehicles bought by Walsall Corporation in 1954 was 823, TDH770, which had a Metro Cammell H32/28R body and was classified as a Leyland PD2/20 but had a pneumocyclic gearbox and was a forerunner of the later catalogued PD2/24 model. (Sun 13/4/69, Garage, Bloxwich Road, Walsall)

854. TTB973 ... J Fishwick & Sons, Leyland 6, TTB973, was a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyland H30/26R bodywork which had been new in July 1954, one of a pair, both of which passed to Rennie's Lion & Comfort Coaches, Dunfermline. (Fox Street terminus, Preston)

855. TTC170 ... Merthyr Tydfil 70, TTC170, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body, new as a demonstrator in 1954. (Thu 8/6/67, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil)

856. TTC170 ... Merthyr Tydfil 70, TTC170, seen at the garage, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland H30/26R body, which had been new in June 1954, as a demonstrator on loan to Merthyr, being acquired by them in October 1954. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil garage)

857. UTF930 ... Yorkshire Woollen District 54, UTF930, was a former Leyland Motors demonstrator PD2/20 with an Metro Cammell H34/29R body of 1954, and purchased by YWD in 1957. (1969, Longcauseway/Vicarage Road, Dewsbury)

858. UTF930 ... Yorkshire Woollen District 54, UTF930, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell H34/29R body. New in 1954 as a Leyland demonstrator, it was acquired by YWD in 1956 and numbered 773, being renumbered 54 in 1970 but was withdrawn the same year. It passed to North's, the dealer in early 1971 who resold it the following month for scrap. (Summer 1970, Savile Town Depot, Dewsbury)

859. UTF930 ... Leyland PD2/20 UTF930, with a Metro-Cammell H34/29R body had been new in 1954 as a demonstrator for Leyland Motors. It was acquired by Yorkshire Woollen District, Dewsbury in 1956, and numbered 773. (Sat 9/6/56, Sovereign Street, Leeds)

860. UTN851 ... Newcastle 351, UTN851, was a Leyland PD2/20, with a Metro Cammell H32/26R body new in November 1954, after being exhibited at the 1954 Commercial Motor Show. (Sat 22/6/63, Barras Bridge, Newcastle)

861. UTN853 ... Newcastle Corporation 353, UTN853, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1954 with Weymann H32/28R bodywork. (November 1969, Morden Street parking, Newcastle)

862. ... A couple of former Edinburgh shivering masses of tin that have seen better days. (mid 1970s, Morriston, D Coaches depot (?))

863. ... Another D Coaches ex-Edinburgh PD2 that has probably run its last journey, looks like a low bridge victim. (mid 1970s, Morriston, D coaches depot (?))

864. DCM991 ... Merseyside PTE (Wirral Division) 371, DCM991, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Weymann Orion H33/26R body, new to Birkenhead Corporation in 1955. (Sun 13/6/71, Woodside, Birkenhead)

865. DHG220 ... Burnley 220, DHG220, a 1955 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with East Lancs body. The bus is seen after withdrawal by Burnley when it was owned by a Bradford contractor. (1973, Bradford)

866. DHG220 ... Burnley, Colne & Nelson Joint Transport Committee (to give their full name) 220, DHG220, a 1955 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with East Lancs body. (Sat 27/4/68, Laneshawbridge, Colne)

867. DHG222 ... Burnley 222, DHG222, a Leyland PD2/12 with East Lancs H32/28R body, new in 1955. (late 1960s, Burnley Bus Station)

868. EDJ505 ... Shaw Bros, Byers Green, EDJ505, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1955 with East Lancs H33/28R bodywork. (May 1970, Byers Green Depot)

869. EX9071 ... Taylor Woodrow EX9071, a Leyland Titan PD2/22 built in 1955 with Massey H30/28R bodywork. (July 1970, Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station)

870. EX9073 ... Great Yarmouth 73, EX9073, was a Leyland PD2/22 with a Massey H30/28R body new in 1955. It was one of five and is seen outside the garage. (Sun 11/10/64, Caister Road Garage)

871. EX9074 ... Great Yarmouth 74, EX9074, a Leyland PD2/22 with Massey H30/28R body, one of a batch of five delivered in 1955. (Thu 10/6/65, Bridge Road, Great Yarmouth)

872. EX9074 ... A pre-delivery photo of Great Yarmouth 74, EX9074, a Leyland PD2/22 with Massey H30/28R body, one of a batch of five delivered in 1955 (1955, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan)

873. FYS647 ... Glasgow L24, FYS647, and L37, FYS660, seen at Ibrox Garage were Leyland PD2/25s with Alexander H32/28R bodies built on Weymann frames. (Fri 8/4/60, Ibrox Garage)

874. GCS223 ... Highland Omnibuses, Inverness JD7, GCS223, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1955, had been acquired from Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1138 in June 1967 and was seen in Inverness. (Fri 31/7/70, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

875. GCS226 ... In 1967 Highland Omnibuses received a considerable number of buses transferred from other SBG fleets including JD5, GCS226, a Leyland PD2/20 with Northern Counties L27/26R, one of four identical 1955 vehicles which came from Western SMT. (c.1969, Kessock Ferry)

876. GCS226 ... Highland Omnibuses JD5, GCS226, was a Leyland PD2/20 with Northern Counties L27/28R bodywork which had been new as Western SMT 1140 in 1955 and acquired by Highland in May 1967. (Wed 30/7/69, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness)

877. GCS229 ... Paton, Renfrew 11, GCS229, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body, seen at Renfrew Ferry. (Tue 4/8/70, Renfrew Ferry)

878. GCS234 ... Western S.M.T. 1148, GCS234, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1955. (Wed 29/7/59, Clyde Street, Glasgow)

879. GWH506 ... Davies, Tredegar GWH506 was an ex-Bolton Leyland PD2/13 with Metro-Cammell H31/27R body new in 1955 and is seen in Merthyr. (Fri 30/7/71, Merthyr)

880. HB8335 ... Merthyr Tydfil 71, HB8335, seen at the garage, was one of two Leyland PD2/12s with D.J. Davies H32/28R bodies new in 1955, was withdrawn in 1969. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil Garage)

881. HCK464 ... North Western Training Bus T1, HCK464, a Leyland Titan PD2/13 with Metro-Cammell H33/28RD body, new in 1955 to Ribble as its 1383. (late 1971, North Western Depot, Charles Street, Stockport)

882. HCK466 ... Ribble bought large numbers of Metro Cammell group bodied Leyland Titans in the nineteen fifties. Seen in Wigan in the hot summer of 1976 is the former 1385, HCK466, a 1955 Leyland Titan PD2/13 with Metro Cammell bodywork. When photographed the bus was TU2 in Ribble's ancillary fleet. (Tue 13/7/76, Wigan Bus Station)

883. HCK473 ... Ribble 1413, HCK473, a Leyland Titan PD2/13 with Metro-Cammell H33/28R body, new in 1955, and 702, SCK867, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Duple Northern Continental C40Ft body, new in 1962. (1972, Morecambe Depot Yard)

884. HCK476 ... Former Ribble 1416 and 1389 (HCK476, HRN29), Leyland Titan PD2/13's with Metro-Cammell Orion H33/28R (1416) or H33/28RD (1389) bodies, new in 1955. (November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet)

885. HCK477 ... New in 1955 and withdrawn in 1969, Ribble 1417, HCK477, was a Leyland PD2/13 with a Metro-Cammell H33/28R body. It was one of forty-five new in 1955, twenty-five of which, 1381-1405, were fitted with platform doors whilst 1406-1430 had open platforms. (Thu 30/7/59, Carlisle Bus Station)

886. HRN31 ... Ribble TU4, HRN31, a Leyland Titan PD2/13 / Metro Cammell H33/28RD, previously 1391, new in 1955. (Sat 6/9/80, Ribble Morecambe Depot Yard)

887. HRN487 ... Seen outside the garage, in Deepdale Road, are Preston 43, ECK503, and 81, HRN487, in two experimental versions of the new livery, neither of which were adopted. (Sun 10/9/67, Preston Garage, Deepdale Road)

888. HRN488 ... Preston Corporation Leylands 82, HRN488, a PD2/10 with Metro-Cammell H62R body built in 1955 alongside 109, DRN292, a PD2/1 with Leyland 56 seat body built 5 years earlier. (Birley Street, Preston)

889. JCK511 ... Ribble 1436, JCK511, a Leyland PD2/12 with Burlingham H61RD body, new in 1955. (Fri 1/7/66, Keswick Bus Station)

890. JCK523 ... Ribble MS 1448, JCK523, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Burlingham H33/28RD bodywork. (July 1970, Hotham Place, Liverpool)

891. JCK536 ... Ribble MS 1461, JCK536, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Burlingham H33/28RD bodywork. (April 1971, Wigan Bus Station)

892. KVD286 ... Baxter, Airdrie 58, KVD286, seen in Airdrie, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body which was new in May 1955. It became Scottish Omnibuses HH28 in December 1962. (Wed 29/7/59, Gartlea Road, Airdrie)

893. LHJ389 ... Southend PD2 287, LHJ389 (Sat 19/9/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

894. LHJ389 ... Southend PD2 287, LHJ389 (Fri 26/3/65, Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend)

895. LHJ389 ... Southend PD2 287, LHJ389. Sometime between 1965 and 1971, 287 had lost its opening front windows. (Wed 12/5/71, Ekco Works, Priory Crescent, Southend)

896. LHJ389 ... Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 287, LHJ389. (Sun 31/1/65, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

897. LHJ389 ... Southend PD2 287, LHJ389 (Victoria Circus, Southend)

898. LHJ390 ... Southend PD2 288, LHJ390 and alongside ex-Glasgow Royal Tiger 212, FYS679. (c. 1966/7, Victoria Station, Southend)

899. LHJ390 ... Southend PD2 288, LHJ390, is seen in Prittlewell operating route 62. Obviously the driver recognised the photographer judging by the open driver's window. (Sat 5/9/70, Prittlewell, Southend)

900. LHJ391 ... Southend PD2/Massey 289, LHJ391 and one of the Daimler open toppers in the depot. The Daimler seems to have lost its registration number and is probably withdrawn. (c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend)

901. LHJ391 ... Southend 289, LHJ391, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in 1955. (Sat 29/8/59, Kursaal, Southend)

902. LHJ392 ... Southend PD2 290, LHJ392 (Sat 24/4/65, Shoebury Common, Southend)

903. LHJ392 ... One of the first (1955/6) batch of Southend's PD2s with exposed radiators and Massey bodies, 290, LHJ392, at the stop opposite the Kursaal with a short working on route 7 to Golden Cross, Rectory Road. (c. 1969/70, Kursaal, Southend)

904. LHJ393 ... Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 291, LHJ393, new in 1955. (Sat 3/10/64, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend)

905. LHJ393 ... Southend PD2 291, LHJ393, at the Kursaal on the regular route 7 to Shoeburyness along the seafront. (Fri 29/8/58, Kursaal, Southend)

906. LHJ394 ... Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 292, LHJ394 at Rayleigh High Street waiting to work the route 7 through to Shoeburyness. (1960s, High Street, Rayleigh)

907. LHJ394 ... Southend 292, LHJ394, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey H27/28R body, entering service on 7th December 1955. (Sat 21/9/68, SCT Garage, London Road)

908. LHJ394 ... A photo recently acquired by David shows former Southend Massey bodied PD2 292, LHJ394. This was the only one of the batch of 12 delivered in 1955 that saw further service (with Paton Brothers, Renfrew) and the photo was probably taken after its time with Patons. (1972)

909. LHJ395 ... Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 293, LHJ395. (April 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness)

910. LHJ395 ... Southend PD2 293, LHJ395, with 1948 Daimler 241 behind. (1959, Victoria Station, Southend)

911. LHJ395 ... Southend 293, LHJ395, one two batches of 'low' Massey bodied PD2s which bore the brunt of traffic on services 1,7 & 8 until the PD3s and Bridgemasters arrived. (circa mid 1965, Shoebury Common)

912. LHJ397 ... Rear view of Southend PD2 295, LHJ397 (c. 1970, Southend Central Station)

913. LHJ397 ... Southend PD2 295, LHJ397 (Victoria Station, Southend)

914. LHJ398 ... Southend Corporation 296, LHJ398, a Leyland PD2 with Massey bodywork new in 1955. Looking rather tired, 296 works a Shoebury Common 'J' schedule working shortly before being replaced by the imminent arrival of the first Daimler Fleetlines. (Summer 1970, Warners Bridge, Southend)

915. LHJ400 ... A pre-delivery photo of Southend 298, LHJ400, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in December 1955. (late 1955/early 1956, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan)

916. LHJ400 ... A second pre-delivery photo of Southend 298, LHJ400, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in December 1955. (late 1955/early 1956, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan)

917. LRV992 ... Preserved ex Portsmouth No.2, LRV992 is a 1955 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro Cammell O33/26R bodywork. This vehicle was converted from No.100 in the early 70's as a replacement for the 1935 TD4's. (Sun 31/7/05, Marine Parade, Worthing)

918. LRV996 ... As well the link to The Hard for the Southdown Centenary Rally, a sea front service of open toppers ran to Eastney Caravan Park. Portsmouth PD2 4, LRV996, stands at the terminus at Eastney. (Sun 7/6/15, Southdown Centenary Rally, Eastney)

919. LRV998 ... A close-up of former Portsmouth Corporation 106, LRV998, bought by International Progressive Coachline of Cambridge for school contracts. It was a Leyland PD2/12 with Metro Cammell H59R body, new in 1955. (June 1972, IPC yard, Waterbeach)

920. LVA483 ... LVA483 was a Leyland PD2/12 which had been new in 1955 with a Northern Counties L27/28RD body. It is seen at the Stonier garage in High Street, Goldenhill, having been acquired in August 1965 from Hutchison, Overtown, and was withdrawn in November 1972. (Sun 20/6/71, High Street, Goldenhill)

921. LVA484 ... Scottish Omnibuses HH5, LVA484, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in July 1955 to Hutchison, Overtown passing to Lowland Motorways, Glasgow later in 1955. It was a unique bus having the E181 engine and constant mesh gearbox similar to a PD1, but with a concealed radiator. It was fitted with an O600 engine in 1964 and is seen here in Airdrie. (Wed 29/7/59, Airdrie)

922. LWS503 ... Edinburgh Corporation 503, LWS503, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1955 with Metro-Cammell H34/29R bodywork. (August 1974, High Street, Edinburgh)

923. LWS509 ... Edinburgh 509, LWS509, and 939, NSF939, in Princes Street, Edinburgh. (Mon 28/7/69, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

924. LWS511 ... Tayside Regional Council 6, LWS511, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1955 with Metro-Cammell H34/29R bodywork. Painted in the new livery for the Regional Council, this had been Edinburgh Corporation 511. (July 1977, Panmure Street, Dundee)

925. LWS511 ... Edinburgh 511, LWS511, was a Leyland PD2/20 with MCCW H34/29R body new in March 1955, one of a batch of 100. (Mon 28/7/69, Princes Street, Edinburgh)

926. LWS523 ... Various vehicles at the depot of D Coaches, Morriston including LWS523 a 1955 former Edinburgh Leyland PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell H34/29R body, a Bridgemaster and a Duple-bodied coach which looks as though it is being used as a seat store. (mid-1970s, Morriston, D Coaches depot (?))

927. MVA100 ... Northern Counties L27/28R bodied Leyland PD2/12, MVA100, was number 55 in the Laurie, Hamilton fleet using the 'Chieftain' fleetname and was new in 1955. It passed, in October 1961, to Central S.M.T. as L206. (Wed 29/7/59, Hamilton Garage)

928. MVA100 ... Acquired with the Laurie business in October 1961, Central S.M.T. L206, MVA100, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body which had been new to Laurie in 1955. (Fri 21/6/63, Brandon Street, Hamilton)

929. OCD765 ... In August 1955, Roger photographed Southdown Leyland PD2/12 / Park Royal 765, OCD765, as it passed the Coach & Horses in Portsmouth when the PD2 was just 3 months old. (August 1955, passing Coach & Horses and Sparshatts, Portsmouth)

930. OCD769 ... A selection of Southdown Leyland PD2 body styles. Left to right: Park Royal 769, OCD769; Northern Counties 758, MUF458; and Leyland 718, KUF718. (1966, Bognor Regis)

931. OCD769 ... Southdown's 1955 batch of Leyland PD2/12 Park Royal H31/26RD was 765 - 769 with matching OCD registrations. Here 769, OCD769, makes its stately way through Littlehampton on the 31 from Brighton to Southsea soon after the PD2 was new in April 1955. (1955, South Terrace, Littlehampton)

932. OCD771 ... OCD771 seen here with Richards Bros., Moylegrove was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Park Royal H31/26RD body new as Southdown, Brighton 771 in 1955. (Sat 4/7/70)

933. OCD774 ... Seen in Pool Valley at Brighton is Southdown, Brighton 774, OCD774, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Park Royal H31/26RD body, one of twelve new in 1955. (Sun 19/4/59, Pool Valley, Brighton)

934. OCD774 ... Southdown, Brighton 774, OCD774, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Park Royal H31/26RD body new in 1955 and was seen at Preston Barracks, Lewes Road, Brighton. (Sun 11/9/60, Lewes Road, Brighton)

935. OWR264 ... South Yorkshire Motors, Pontefract 77, OWR264, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Bond L27/26RD body which was seen in Leeds Central Bus Station. (Sat 12/3/55, Leeds Central Bus Station)

936. OWR265 ... South Yorkshire Leyland Titan 78, OWR265, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Bond L27/26RD body, one of a pair new in early 1955. (1972, Leeds Central Bus Station)

937. OWR265 ... South Yorkshire chose the small firm Lancashire firm of Bond Brothers to build a pair of Leyland Titans in 1955. Seen in Leeds is 78, OWR265, a Leyland Titan PD2/20. (Sat 21/8/71, Leeds Central Bus Station)

938. OWR265 ... One of two with Bond L27/26RD bodies new in 1955, South Yorkshire Motors 78, OWR265, a Leyland PD2/20 is seen in Pontefract Bus Station. (Sat 26/7/69, Pontefract Bus Station)

939. OWR265 ... South Yorkshire 78, OWR265, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Bond L27/26RD body was seen in Pontefract. (Tue 18/4/72, Pontefract)

940. PUP546 ... Sunderland District 274, PUP546, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 from 1955 with Metro-Cammell Orion H30/26R bodywork. (April 1968, Cowan Terrace, near Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland )

941. PUP548 ... Northern General DT6, PUP548, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodywork. (September 1970, Consett)

942. PUP54? ... Age before beauty??. Sunderland District 27?, PUP54?, waits at the level crossing on Philadelphia Lane for an NCB load of empty coal wagons. The unidentified PD2/12 was built in 1955 (3 years later than the loco) and had Metro-Cammell Orion H30/26R bodywork. (ca March 1968, Chapel Row, Philadelphia)

943. RKC226 ... Liverpool L125, RKC226, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built ca 1955 with Duple H32/26R bodywork. (September 1969, Old Haymarket, Liverpool)

944. RKC227 ... Liverpool L126, RKC227, a Leyland PD2/20 of 1955 with Duple H32/26R body (1961, Pier Head)

945. RKC239 ... Liverpool L138, RKC239, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Duple H32/26R body new in July 1955, and seen at the Pier Head. (Tue 27/8/63, Pier Head, Liverpool)

946. RKC245 ... Liverpool L144, RKC245, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built ca 1955 with Alexander H32/26R bodywork. (September 1969, Old Haymarket)

947. RRR105 ... East Midland D105, RRR105, was a Leyland PD2/20 with Metro Cammell L27/28R body new in 1955 and still carried the old livery of chrome yellow, cream and chocolate when seen at Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster. (Fri 19/4/57, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster)

948. RRR105 ... Stonier 15, RRR105, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built 1955 with Metro-Cammell L27/28RD bodywork. (May 1968, Hanley Bus Station)

949. RRR913 ... South Notts 56, RRR913, a Leyland PD2/20 new in 1955 with Weymann L27/28R body alongside 55, RRR912 (1979, South Notts Depot, Gotham)

950. RRR96 ... Three assorted Leyland PD2's at the premises of Whippet, Hilton, from left to right, RRR96 is a PD2/20 with Metro Cammell Orion L27/28R body, new to East Midland (D96) in 1955, acquired in 1966 and sold to a local breaker in 1971, FRC956 is a PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26RD body, new to Trent (1256) in 1954 and KCH106 is a PD2/12 with Metro Cammell Orion H33/26RD body, new to Trent (1006) in 1957. (Fri 10/7/70, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

951. RRR97 ... RRR97 was a Leyland PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell L55RD body, new to East Midland as their D97 in 1955.

952. RUP302 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 28, RUP302, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Weymann H32/28R bodywork. (December 1969, High Street, Stockton)

953. RUP306 ... Stockton Corporation 32, RUP306, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Northern Counties H32/28R bodywork. (July 1968, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

954. RUP306 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 32, RUP306, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork. (May 1970, Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

955. RUP307 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H133, RUP307, seen at Middlesbrough Exchange was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Northern Counties H33/28R body. This had been new in July 1955 as Stockton 33, passing to Teesside on 1st April 1968. (Thu 20/4/72, Middlesbrough Exchange)

956. RUP307 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 33, RUP307, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1955 with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork. (May 1970, Middlesbrough Exchange)

957. SRH631 ... East Yorkshire 631, SRH631, was one of a pair of Leyland PD2/12s with Roe H33/28R bodywork which were new in June 1955. (c.1969, Ferensway Bus Park, Hull)

958. SRH632 ... East Yorkshire 632, SRH632 a 1955 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with lowbridge Roe bodywork alongside AEC Bridgemaster 697, 6697KH, a 1960 example with Park Royal rear entrance bodywork. (1971, Ferensway Bus Park, Hull)

959. SRH632 ... East Yorkshire 632, SRH632, was a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Roe lowbridge bodywork, introduced in 1955. (1965, Filey Bus Station)

960. SRH632 ... East Yorkshire 632, SRH632, was one of a pair of Leyland PD2/12s delivered in July 1955 with Roe L28/28R bodywork. (c.1969, Ferensway Bus Park, Hull)

961. TZ2590 ... Ulster Transport Authority Leyland PD2/10 J961, TZ2590, with UTA L31/28RD body new in June 1955. To Ulsterbus as 960 in April 1967, withdrawn in June 1969 and sold for scrap later that year. (July 1965, Portrush)

962. UTB311 ... Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation 11, UTB311, was one of seven Leyland PD2/12 with Crossley H32/28R bodies (on Park Royal frames), new in 1955. (Mon 1/9/69, Ashton-under-Lyne Bus Station)

963. UTB313 ... Ashton 29, UTB313, was a Leyland PD2/12 which had a Crossley H32/28R body and had been new in April 1955. (Sat 4/10/58, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

964. UTB314 ... Seen in Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester, on the service to Glossop operated jointly with Manchester and S.H.M.D., is Ashton-under-Lyne 30, UTB314, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Crossley H32/28R body. (Sun 4/5/58, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

965. UTB315 ... Ashton 31, UTB315, seen in Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Crossley H32/26R body, new in March 1955. (Sat 31/1/59, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

966. UUA201 ... Seen in Swinegate and about to pass Swinegate tram depot is Leeds 201, UUA201, the first of the twenty Leyland PD2/11s with pneumocyclic gearboxes delivered in 1955. (Sun 26/5/57, Swinegate, Leeds)

967. UUA202 ... Seen in Bond Street, Leeds is 202, UUA202, a Leyland PD2/11 with a Roe H33/25R body new in 1955. (Sun 4/3/56, Bond Street, Leeds)

968. UUA202 ... Seen at the stop at Cockshott Lane, in Stanningley Road, Bramley is Leeds 202, UUA202, which was new on 25th March 1955, and was one of fifteen Leyland PD2/11s with Roe H33/25R bodies. (Sun 27/3/55, Stanningley Road, Bramley)

969. UUA203 ... Leeds C.T. 203, UUA203, a Leyland Titan PD2/11 with Roe H33/25R body, new in 1955. (1970, Town Street/Half Mile Lane (The Pavilion), Stanningley)

970. UUA203 ... Leeds 203, UUA203, was a Leyland PD2/11 with a Roe H33/25R body and was seen in Albion Street on a diversion due to roadworks. (Sun 4/3/56, Albion Street, Leeds)

971. UUA207 ... Leeds bought 15 Roe bodied Leyland Titan PD2/11s. Two of these have been preserved and seen here is 207, UUA207. This bus carries the later green livery with light green lower deck window surrounds and a simplified indicator showing the route number and final destination. (Sun 9/9/12, Otley)

972. UUA207 ... A rear view of Leeds 207 UUA207 showing the subtle lines of the Roe body. The trademark staircase window is also clearly visible. This batch of 15 Leyland Titan PD2/11s were the penultimate batch of Leeds buses to carry this feature. (Sun 9/9/12, Otley)

973. UUA207 ... Leeds City Transport 207, UUA207, and sister 212, UUA212 are both beautifully preserved Leyland PD2/11s with Roe H33/25R bodies from 1955. (Sun 31/8/14, Thwaites Mill Museum)

974. UUA209 ... Leeds Leyland Titan deliveries in the mid fifties totalled 30 chassis in two batches. The 1955 deliveries were Leyland Titan PD2/11s. 209, UUA209, carried a Roe body. (1968, Stanningley Road, Leeds)

975. UUA212 ... Leeds City Transport bought Leyland Titans with Pneumocyclic gearboxes in 1955. One of these is 212, UUA212, a Roe bodied Leyland Titan PD2/11. (Sun 2/8/09, Harrogate)

976. UUA212 ... Leeds City Transport 212, UUA212, a 1955 Leyland Titan PD2/11 with a Roe H33/25R body at York Street during the Leeds Vintage Bus Running Day on August 31st 2014 (Sun 31/8/14, York Street, Leeds)

977. UUA212 ... Leeds were the only operators to purchase Leyland PD2/11 models, fifteen having Roe H33/25R bodies and five having Metro Cammell H33/25R bodies. They were used initially mainly on the service from the Central Bus Station to Half Mile Lane and Roe bodied 212, UUA212, which had entered service two days earlier, is seen at the Bramley Station stop in Stanningley Road on its way to Half Mile Lane. (Sun 27/3/55, Stanningley Road, Leeds)

978. UUA212 ... Former Leeds City Transport 212, UUA212, a Leyland PD2/11 with Roe H33/25R bodywork new 3/55. Converted to training vehicle 11 in 4/72, transferred to West Yorkshire PTE in 4/74 and shown here at an open day prior to the opening of the new Dewsbury Bus Station in August 1979. (August 1979, Dewsbury Bus Station)

979. UUA213 ... Leeds 213, UUA213, a Leyland PD2/11 with Roe H33/25R body, new in 1955 (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leedsl Bus Station)

980. UUA213 ... Leeds City Transport 213, UUA213, one of fifteen Leyland PD2/11s with Roe H33/25R bodies new in 1955. (Sat 27/12/58, Leeds Central Bus Station)

981. UUA214 ... Leeds 214, UUA214, was a Leyland PD2/11 with Roe H33/25R body from 1955. (1961/62, King Lane, Moortown)

982. UUA214 ... UUA214, Leeds City Transport 214, a Leyland Titan PD2/11 with Roe H33/25R, new in 3/55 as part of a batch UUA201-15. An additional five PD2/11s numbered 216-20 had Metro-Cammell bodywork. (Sun 29/4/18, Keighley Bus Museum)

983. UUA216 ... Leeds 216, UUA216, the first of five such buses, is seen having just arrived at Half Mile Lane, Stanningley. (Wed 1/6/55, Half Mile Lane, Stanningley)

984. UUA217 ... Leeds bought 20 Leyland Titan PD2/11 in 1955; fifteen carried Roe bodywork but the final five had Metro Cammell Orion bodies. 217, UUA217, waits to depart for Pudsey from the central bus station Leeds. (Fri 23/8/68, Leeds Central Bus Station)

985. UUA217 ... Seen operating an extra service from Briggate to Roundhay Park on tram route 3 is Leeds 217, UUA217, a Leyland PD2/11 with a Metro-Cammell H33/25R body new in 1955. The passengers have been waiting in the barriers in the centre of the road where they would normally board the tram by the front (offside) entrance. (Briggate)

986. UUA217 ... On its first day in service, Leeds 217, UUA217, was caught at the Bramley Station stop in Stanningley Road. It was one of five Leyland PD2/11s which had Metro Cammell Orion H33/25R bodies. (Wed 1/6/55, Stanningley Road, Leeds)

987. UUA217 ... Metro Cammell supplied only token deliveries to the Leeds fleet and 217, UUA217, was one of five Leyland PD2/11s with H33/25R bodies new in 1955. (Sun 11/9/55, Leeds)

988. UUA218 ... Leeds 218, UUA218, a Leyland PD2/11 with Metro-Cammell H33/25R body new in 1955 (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

989. UUA218 ... Three by three. Leeds 218, UUA218, a Metro Cammell H33/25R bodied PD2/11; 303, RNW303, a Roe H33/25R bodied PD2/14; and 381, NNW381, a Leyland H30/26R bodied PD2/1 seen in Leeds Central Bus Station. The PD2/11 (pneumocyclic) and PD2/14 (preselector) variants were exclusive to Leeds. (Sat 23/6/56, Leeds Central Bus Station)

990. UUA218 ... Leeds City Transport 218, UUA218, was a Leyland PD2/11 with Metro Cammell H33/25R body, new in 1955. (1961, King Lane, Moortown)

991. UUA218 ... Leeds driver trainer 9, UUA218, seen here in a damp Leeds bus station was originally 218 in the passenger fleet. It is a Leyland Titan PD2/11 of 1955 one of twenty bought by Leeds in that year of which five had Metro Cammell bodywork like 218. (Wed 13/3/74, Leeds Central Bus Station)

992. UUA218 ... Seen at the Bramley Station stop in Stanningley Road, Bramley is Leeds 218, UUA218, which was new on 1st June 1955, and which was one of five Leyland PD2/11s with Metro-Cammell H33/25R bodies, all being new in June 1955. (Wed 1/6/55, Stanningley Road, Bramley)

993. UUA219 ... Seen at the Half Mile Lane terminus of route 14 on its first day in service is Leeds 219, UUA219, one of the five Leyland PD2/11s which had Metro Cammell Orion H33/25R bodies. (Wed 1/6/55, Half Mile Lane, Leeds)

994. UUA220 ... In addition to running on the 14 service to Half Mile Lane, the Leyland PD2/11s were used on the 69/70 services and 220, UUA220, the last of five with Metro Cammell H33/25R bodies is seen in Leeds Bus Station preparing to work a trip to Moortown. (Sun 17/7/55, Leeds Bus Station)

995. UUA220 ... About to enter Leeds Central Bus Station, at the end of a journey from Pudsey, is Leeds 220, UUA220, the last of five Leyland PD2/11s with Metro Cammell H33/25R bodies. (Sun 10/8/69, St. Peter's Street, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

996. VTJ731 ... Seen in Bacup is Rossendale Joint Transport 24, VTJ731, a Leyland PD2/20 with an East Lancs H31/28R body. (Mon 19/4/71, St James Street, Bacup)

997. VTJ736 ... Rossendale Joint Transport Committee 29, VTJ736, had been new as Rawtenstall Corporation 65, one of a batch of six new in 1955. (Mon 1/9/69, Accrington Central Bus Terminus)

998. VTJ90 ... Haslingden VTJ90, a Leyland PD2/12 with an East Lancs H31/28R body, was number 12 in the fleet and was seen in Rawtenstall. (Sun 14/9/58, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall)

999. WTB166 ... Darwen 14, WTB166, was a Leyland PD2/22 with a Crossley H30/26R body, one of two new in 1955. (Mon 26/8/68, Darwen Circus)

1,000. WTB167 ... Seen at Darwen (Circus) is Darwen 15, WTB167, a Leyland PD2/22 with a Crossley H30/26R body. (Tue 22/3/60, Darwen Circus)

1,001. WTB168 ... Darwen 16, WTB168, was a Leyland PD2/22 with an East Lancs H30/26RD body, new in 1955. (Mon 26/8/68, Darwen Circus)

1,002. WTE23 ... Leigh Corporation 49, WTE23, a Leyland PD2/20 from 1955 with East Lancs L30/28R body. (early 1959, King Street Bus Station)

1,003. WVT330 ... Potteries MT L510, WVT330, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1955 with Willowbrook L27/28R bodywork. (June 1969, Hanley Bus Station)

1,004. WVT330 ... Potteries, Stoke L510, WVT330, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Willowbrook L27/28R body, new in July 1955 to Baxter, Hanley, was acquired with the business in December 1958. (Sun 23/8/64, Hanley Garage)

1,005. ... Seen here on the pits at Larkfield garage is one of Glasgow's first batch of tin-front Leylands. These comprised, I believe, the only batch of PD2/25s built and were followed by a lot more of the eight foot wide PD2/24 model. I didn't record the identity of this one at the time and it's not possible to identify it now. The batch was L24-48 (FYS 647-671) and they had Alexander H32/28R bodies to Weymann design. (Wed 1/8/73, Larkfield Garage, Victoria Road, Glasgow)

1,006. BIK265 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R665, BIK265, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1956 with CIE H36/30R bodywork. (July 1975, Dublin)

1,007. BIK298 ... Córas Iompair Éireann R698, BIK298, was the final Leyland Titan OPD2/10 with CIE H36/30R body for 1956, new in November and seen in Cork. (Tue 28/9/71, Grand Parade, Cork)

1,008. CEK839 ... "Well fancy meeting you here": a PD2 line-up with a chequered history. During the 60s and 70s Paton Bros owned a number of second-hand PD2s which were used both for school and works contracts and for service work. (c.1974, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

1,009. CEK841 ... Wigan Corporation 125, CEK841, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 built in 1956 with Northern Counties H32/26R bodywork. (November 1971, Wigan Central Station)

1,010. EHG831 ... Burnley Colne & Nelson 231, EHG831, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1956 with East Lancashire H34/26R bodywork. (September 1971, Burnley Bus Station)

1,011. FDJ832 ... Paton, Renfrew 2, FDJ832, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Weymann H33/28R body, new in November 1956 as St. Helens G132, and was seen at Renfrew Ferry. (Tue 4/8/70, Renfrew Ferry)

1,012. GM7698 ... Central S.M.T., Motherwell L498, GM7698, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body, seen at East Kilbride, had been new in 1956 and was withdrawn in 1971, after which it passed to Gray (dealer), Braidwood. (Mon 3/8/70, Churchill Avenue, East Kilbride)

1,013. GM7708 ... Central SMT S41, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 converted into a towing vehicle. (1973, Central SMT depot, Wishaw ? (not recorded))

1,014. GM7719 ... Alexander L31/28R bodywork was carried by Central S.M.T. L519, GM7719, a Leyland PD2/20 new in 1956. (Wed 29/7/59, Keith Street, Hamilton)

1,015. GM7719 ... GM7719 (L519) Central SMT Leyland PD2/20 with Alexander low height body heads north in Abercrombie Street heading for city centre. (Aug 1962, Abercromby Street/London Road, Glasgow)

1,016. GM7729 ... GM7729, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1956 with Alexander L31/28RD bodywork, formerly Central SMT L529. (April 1973, Middlesbrough)

1,017. GM7733 ... Central S.M.T., Motherwell L533, GM7733, a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander L31/28R body, new in 1956 and withdrawn in 1971, is seen in the East Kilbride garage yard. (Mon 3/8/70, East Kilbride Garage Yard)

1,018. GM8047 ... Central S.M.T., Motherwell L547, GM8047, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body which was new in 1956 and which was withdrawn in 1971, passing to Dunsmore (dealer), Larkhall. (Mon 3/8/70, East Kilbride Garage Yard)

1,019. HB8799 ... Seen as it leaves the garage, Merthyr Tydfil 84, HB8799, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Park Royal H33/28R body, the second one of a batch of five new in 1956. (Thu 8/6/67, Merthyr Tydfil garage)

1,020. HB8802 ... By the time of this photograph, Merthyr Tydfil's operational fleet's double-deck stock was all PD3s, but a solitary PD2 still survived on driver training duties. This was 87, HB8802, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Park Royal H33/28R bodywork. (Mon 8/7/74, Merthyr Bus Station)

1,021. HB8802 ... Merthyr Tydfil 87, HB8802, was the last of five Leyland PD2/12s with Park Royal H33/28R bodies new in 1956. (Thu 8/6/67, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil)

1,022. HCS974 ... Western S.M.T. 1195, HCS974, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28RD body, was new in 1956 (Wed 29/7/59, Broomknoll Street, Airdrie)

1,023. HCS984 ... Alexander Northern NRB175, HCS984, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Northern Counties lowbridge body. This bus was originally 1205 in the Western SMT fleet (August 1973, Aberdeen Bus Station)

1,024. HCS985 ... Seen in Fraserburgh is Alexander (Northern), Aberdeen NRB176, HCS985, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body. It had been acquired from Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1206 in December 1969, entering service in 1970. (Thu 30/7/70, Hanover Street, Fraserburgh)

1,025. HCS996 ... Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1217, HCS996, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body, new in 1956 which was withdrawn in 1971. (Mon 3/8/70, Newton Mearns Garage)

1,026. HCS998 ... Cunningham, Paisley 51 HCS998, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body. Seen at Renfrew Ferry, it had been new as Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1219 in 1956. (Tue 4/8/70, Renfrew Ferry)

1,027. HSD11 ... Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NRB183, HSD11, was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander L31/28R body and was seen in Dundee Bus Station. (Wed 29/7/70, Dundee Bus Station)

1,028. JBN153 ... Preserved Bolton 77, JBN153, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro-Cammell H62R body, new in 1956. (Sun 17/5/09, at Bolton Day, Manchester Museum of Transport)

1,029. JBN156 ... Bolton 80, JBN156, was one of nine Leyland PD2/13s delivered in 1956 fitted with M.C.C.W. H33/27R bodies and is seen in the later livery in Moor Lane bus station in Bolton with one of the PBN batch of Leyland PD2/27s with M.C.C.W. FH35/27F bodies from 1961 in the brighter red livery behind and an East Lancs Atlantean in the background. (Fri 6/8/65, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

1,030. JCH257 ... Frazer, Fairlie (Clyde Coast Services) JCH257, had been new in May 1956 as Trent, Derby 1257, the first of a batch of ten, and was later numbered 747, passing to Clyde Coast in February 1967. (Wed 5/8/70, Winton Street, Saltcoats)

1,031. JCH258 ... JCH258 Trent Leyland PD2 1258, JCH258, new in 1956 and sold to Frank Cowley November 1967. (Trent Central Works, Utoxteter New Road Derby)

1,032. JCH262 ... JCH262, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Metro-Cammell H33/26RD body, one of six acquired by Whippet, Hilton from Trent, Derby in 1968, is seen at the garage in Hilton. (Sun 5/9/71, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

1,033. JCK507 ... Allander Travel had several second hand buses for contract work. JCS4, a Guy Arab IV with Alexander low height body ex Western SMT 1247 contrasts with ex Ribble JCK507 (1432), Leyland PD2/12 with Burlingham body. (May 1972, Main Street, Milngavie)

1,034. JCK513 ... Ribble 1438, JCK513, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Burlingham body stands in the yard of North of Sherburn, the well known dealer. (1975, Sherburn in Elmet)

1,035. JCK530 ... Ribble 1455, JCK530, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Burlingham 61 seat bodywork dating from 1956 (2001, Piece Hall, Halifax)

1,036. JCK535 ... Ribble, Preston 1460, JCK535, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Burlingham H33/28RD body seen in the bus station at Southport. (Sat 15/4/72, Southport Bus Station)

1,037. JCK542 ... Recently restored Ribble Motor Services 1467, JCK542, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Burlingham H33/28RD bodywork unloading it's passengers in Skipton Bus Station during the Aire Valley Running Day. (Sun 8/10/23, Skipton Bus Station)

1,038. JCK542 ... Rececently restored Ribble Motor Services 1467, JCK542, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Burlingham H33/28RD bodywork battling through the traffic on Skipton High Street during the Aire Valley Running Day. (Sun 8/10/23, High Street, Skipton)

1,039. JCK545 ... Ribble MS 1470, JCK545, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1956 with Burlingham H33/28RD bodywork. (December 1968, Carlisle Bus Station)

1,040. JRI64 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R634, JRI64, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1956 with CIE H36/30R bodywork. (July 1975, Dublin, Eire)

1,041. JRN47 ... Ribble MS 1480, JRN47, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1956 with Metro-Cammell H33/28R bodywork. (July 1970, Hotham Place Depot, Liverpool)

1,042. JRN63 ... Ribble Motors 1490, JRN57, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with a Metro-Cammell H61R body, built 1956. (1961/62, Fleetwood Railway Station)

1,043. JRN64 ... Ribble 1497, JRN64, was one of 25 MCCW H33/28R bodied Leyland PD2/12 new in 1956. (Mon 1/9/69, Fishergate, Preston)

1,044. KCH110 ... Trent 767, KCH110, a Leyland PD2/12 with a Metro Cammell H33/26RD body seen in Derby was new in 1956. (Sun 15/6/69, Derby Depot)

1,045. KDB662 ... North Western Road Car Co. 662, KDB662, a Leyland Titan PD2/21 with Weymann Orion L30/28RD body, new in 1956. It was withdrawn in 1971. (August 1969, near Lymm, Cheshire)

1,046. KDB669 ... Seen in Piccadilly Bus Station, alongside the old shelters, is North Western 669, KDB669, a Leyland PD2/21, one of ten new in 1956, with a Weymann L30/28RD body. (Sun 19/1/58, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

1,047. KDB670 ... North Western 670, KDB670, a Leyland PD2/21 with Weymann L30/28RD body, new in 1956. It was withdrawn 4 years after this picture was taken, in 1969. (Wed 4/8/65, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

1,048. KTL780 ... Delaine, Bourne 45, KTL780, a 1956 Leyland PD2/20 with Willowbrook H35/28RD body, preserved by the operator is seen here at a rally at Hillingdon, Middlesex. (Sun 24/6/79, Showbus 79 Rally, Hillingdon)

1,049. KTL780 ... Delaine, Bourne 45, KTL780, was a Willowbrook H35/28RD bodied Leyland PD2/20 dating from April 1956. It has been preserved. (Sat 24/1/59, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough)

1,050. KTL780 ... Delaine, Bourne 45, KTL780, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Willowbrook H35/28RD body new in April 1956. (Sun 20/9/64, Peterborough Bus Station)

1,051. KTL780 ... KTL780, fleet number 45, is a 1956 Leyland PD2/20 with Willowbrook H35/28RD body new to Delaine in April 1956 and withdrawn from service in December 1978. (Sat 29/9/18, Bourne, Lincs)

1,052. LCO835 ... Plymouth City Transport 35, LCO835, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, new in January 1956, seen at the Plymouth Milehouse Garage. (Sun 19/5/68, Milehouse Garage, Plymouth)

1,053. LCO845 ... Former Plymouth City Transport No. 45, LCO845, is seen here in subsequent service with Advance Coaches (C.A.Whiteley Ltd.) of Maltby, West Yorkshire. It is a H30/26R Metro-Cammell bodied Leyland PD2. (Sat 20/2/71, Depot, Maltby)

1,054. LFY32 ... Southport Corporation 32, LFY32, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann H32/28R body, new in 1956. (Early 1969, Southport CT Depot)

1,055. LRV976 ... After the 1952 all Leyland PD2/10s, Portsmouth bought no more new buses until 1956 when they succumbed to the attractions of the Metro Cammell Orion by taking delivery of 25 Leyland PD2/12 with Metro Cammell H30/26R bodies numbered 83-107, LRV975-999. (February 1956, Commercial Road (nr Lake Rd), Portsmouth)

1,056. LRV977 ... This photograph is a little misleading as at first sight the bus appears to be restored. In fact it's a testimony to quality of presentation and traditional style of Portsmouth's livery that make it look preserved. I believe the advert indicates its true role, which was a driver training vehicle. The preserved image is enhanced further by the fitment of an old Portsmouth blind dating from the era when motorbus services used letters. (Sun 25/7/76, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum)

1,057. LRV980 ... Roger had two photographs of Metro Cammell bodied Leyland PD2/12 no 88, LRV980, in his collection. 88 was new in February 1956 and is seen heading northbound on Commercial Road at the junction of Edinburgh Road. (Commercial Road (junction Edinburgh Road), Portsmouth)

1,058. LRV980 ... Here is the other view of Metro Cammell bodied PD2/12 88, LRV980, that Roger had in his collection. It is showing Guildhall (only) on the blind - could you get off before the Guildhall?

1,059. LRV983 ... Seen at The Hard is Portsmouth 91, LRV983, which was a Leyland PD2/12 with M.C.C.W. H30/26R body new in 1956. (Sun 15/6/58, The Hard, Portsmouth)

1,060. LRV986 ... Portsmouth 5, LRV986, a Leyland PD2/12, was new in March 1956,with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body. (Wed 7/6/72, Epsom Downs)

1,061. LRV986 ... This is ex Portsmouth CT Leyland PD2 94, LRV986. It was converted to open top in 1972, withdarwn in 1980 passing to H.R.X Garages and then to Bromley Caravans. (Sun 26/10/14, A-Bus workshop, Bristol)

1,062. LRV988 ... Portsmouth City Transport Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro Cammell bodywork dates from 1956 delivered as 96, LRV988. The bus was converted to open top and renumbered 6 in 1971. (Sun 3/8/08, Harrogate)

1,063. LRV990 ... Another rear view capturing Portsmouth Leyland PD2/12 98, LRV990 built in 1956 with Metro-Cammell H56R body. Loading at Southsea with conductor on platform assisting. The amount of info on the bus stop plates is amazing. A Southdown coach is eager to get into picture! (Sat 31/7/71, Esplanade, Southsea)

1,064. LRV992 ... The longest lived of Portsmouth's 1956 Metro Cammell bodied Leyland PD2/12s was LRV992, seen here in open top form at The Hard still in Portsmouth service in April 1971. (April 1971, The Hard, Portsmouth)

1,065. LRV995 ... Another of the Portsmouth open top conversions of the 1956 Metro Cammell bodied PD2/12s was no 3 LRV995 seen here at Clarence Pier. It was new as 103 in 4/56 and was the first of the batch to be rebuilt to open top 10/70 and was renumbered to 3 in 4/71. (Clarence Pier, Southsea)

1,066. LRV996 ... Preserved ex-Portsmouth City 4, LRV996, Leyland PD2/12 with Metro Cammell O59R body, new in 1955, originally number 104. (Sun 17/7/05, Medstead Station)

1,067. LRV996 ... City of Portsmouth 104 (now 4), LRV996, is a Leyland PD2/12 originally with an MCW H30/26R body dating from 1956. (Sun 20/8/23, D-Day Story Museum, Southsea.)

1,068. LWS537 ... Edinburgh famous "monsterous masses of shivering tin", to quote a city councillor of the nineteen fifties, had long lives. Two are seen here in Portobello; nearer the camera is 537, LWS537, while the driver clambers into the cab of slightly older 439, LFS439. Both buses are Leyland Titan PD2/20 with lightweight Metro Cammell bodywork. (Sun 20/8/72, Eastfield Terminus)

1,069. LWS553 ... Edinburgh Corporation 553, LWS553, a Met Cam bodied Leyland PD2/20. (Queen Street, Edinburgh)

1,070. LWS560 ... Edinburgh Corporation 560, LWS560, a Met Cam bodied Leyland PD2/20. (Princes St./Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh)

1,071. LWS582 ... Edinburgh 582, LWS582, a Leyland Titan PD2 with Metro-Cammell H63R body. (July 1972, Princes Street)

1,072. MCO658 ... Plymouth Citybus preserved Leyland Titan PD2 / Metro Cammell 358, MCO658, has been an open top bus in the fleet for many years, and worn a number of different liveries, but has somehow eluded us on this site. (Sun 10/7/16, Poole Quay)

1,073. MCO658 ... Plymouth 358, MCO658, a 1956 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro-Cammell bodywork converted to O30/26R configuration, in a special livery for the Mayflower 70 celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of the sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers. (summer 1970, Royal Parade, Plymouth)

1,074. MHJ921 ... Southend PD2 299, MHJ921 (Thu 2/4/64, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

1,075. MHJ921 ... Rear view of Southend PD2 299, MHJ921 (Thu 2/4/64, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

1,076. MHJ921 ... Southend PD2 299, MHJ921 (1966/7, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend)

1,077. MHJ921 ... Towards the end of their lives vehicles of second batch of Southend PD2s with Orion bodies were often used for driver training. Here 299, MHJ921, is in Rochford Road, near Warner's Bridge, on this duty. (c.1970/1, Rochford Road, Southend)

1,078. MHJ921 ... Southend Corporation 299, MHJ921, a Leyland PD2/20 with Weymann L30/28R body, which entered service on August 15th, 1956. (Sat 7/9/63, Victoria Station, Southend)

1,079. MHJ922 ... Southend PD2 300, MHJ922 (Victoria Circus, Southend)

1,080. MHJ923 ... Southend PD2 301, MHJ923, the first bus to be painted in the new livery (Sat 3/10/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

1,081. MHJ923 ... Southend PD2 301, MHJ923

1,082. MHJ923 ... Southend 301, MHJ923, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann L30/28R body, new in 1956. (Sat 29/8/59, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend)

1,083. MHJ924 ... Southend PD2/Weymann 302, MHJ924, seen here at Thorpe Bay Corner on New Year's Day 1965, waiting to turn round for the trip to Rayleigh High Street (Fri 1/1/65, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

1,084. MHJ925 ... Southend PD2 303, MHJ925 (Sat 27/3/65, Southchurch Road, Southend)

1,085. MHJ925 ... Southend PD2 303, MHJ925. Southend had just revised their livery including the all cream roof and if I remember correctly, 303 was the second to receive it - 301 was the first. (Wed 18/3/64, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

1,086. MHJ925 ... Southend PD2 303, MHJ925 (Sat 8/5/71, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend)

1,087. MHJ925 ... I guess we all had to learn when we started taking bus photos but I got a few things wrong here in one of my very early shots like watchout for street signs in the way, make sure the bus is in the centre of the photo, hold the camera level and don't be too ambitious taking photos of fast moving buses when you have a fixed shutter speed camera. For the record it is Southend Weymann bodied Leyland PD2 303, MHJ925. (1962, Thorpe Esplanade by junction with The Broadway, Southend)

1,088. MHJ926 ... Southend PD2 304, MHJ926 (Sat 3/10/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

1,089. MHJ926 ... Southend PD2 304, MHJ926 (Sun 12/9/65, Shoebury Common, Southend)

1,090. MHJ926 ... Southend 304, MHJ926 (c. 1960, Victoria Station, Southend)

1,091. MHJ926 ... One of the second batch of Southend PD2s with Orion bodies, 304, MHJ926, from 1956, very late in life enters Central Station approach on route 62. (1971, Central Station Approach, Southend)

1,092. MHJ926 ... Southend Corporation 304, MHJ926, a Weymann bodied Leyland PD2/20, new in the summer of 1956. (Fri 29/8/58, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend)

1,093. MVD627 ... Irvine, Salsburgh MVD627 was a Northern Counties L27/28R bodied Leyland PD2/12 dating from 1956 which was seen in Airdrie bound for Salsburgh. (Wed 29/7/59, Airdrie)

1,094. NSF714 ... Edinburgh 714, NSF714, a Leyland Titan PD2 with Metro-Cammell H63R body, new in 1956 (July 1972, Princes Street)

1,095. NSF715 ... Edinburgh 715, NSF715, seen passing the exit from St. Andrew Square bus station, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Metro Cammell H34/29R body. (Sun 1/8/65, St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh)

1,096. NSF723 ... Edinburgh 723, NSF723, was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Metro-Cammell H34/29R body of 1956. (1965, Leith Walk (Antigua St.)/London Road, Edinburgh)

1,097. NSF727 ... Edinburgh 727, NSF727, was a Leyland Titan PD2 with Metro-Cammell H63R body dating from 1956 (Wed 16/8/72, York Place)

1,098. NSF732 ... Edinburgh 732, NSF732, a Leyland PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell H34/29R bodywork which was new in 1956 stands in the sunshine at the Fairmilehead terminus of service 11. (c. 1971, Swanston Drive, Fairmilehead)

1,099. NVD861 ... NVD861 was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body which was number 61 in the Baxter, Airdrie fleet and was seen in Gartlea Road, Airdrie. It was one of three new in November 1956. (Wed 29/7/59, Gartlea Road, Airdrie)

1,100. NVD862 ... Baxter, Airdrie 62, NVD862, seen in Airdrie, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body new in November 1956. (Wed 29/7/59, Gartlea Road, Airdrie)

1,101. NVD862 ... Baxter, Airdrie 62, NVD862, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Massey L27/28R body, one of three new in November 1956 and was seen in Main Street, Coatbridge. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,102. NVD863 ... Baxter, Airdrie 63, NVD863, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body new in November 1956 which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH33 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Water Street, Coatbridge)

1,103. OFS770 ... Edinburgh 770, OFS770, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Metro-Cammell H34/29R body, was new in December 1956 and is seen in Edinburgh. (Thu 23/7/59, Randolph Place, Edinburgh)

1,104. PND420 ... Former Manchester Corporation 3420, PND420, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro-Cammell Orion H36/30R body, new in 1956. (1973, Ashton Bus Station)

1,105. PND443 ... Manchester 3443, PND443, seen in George Street, Manchester was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28R body. (Wed 29/1/58, George Street, Manchester)

1,106. PND445 ... Manchester 3445, PND445, Leyland PD2/12 - Metro Cammell H36/28R in Rochdale on the service from Manchester (Cannon Street) operated jointly with Rochdale. (Sun 14/10/56, Packer Street, Rochdale)

1,107. PND454 ... Manchester 3454, PND454, Leyland PD2/12 with Metro Cammell H36/28R body in Piccadilly Bus Station. Although the Daimlers delivered in 1954/5 had concealed radiators, Leyland continued to offer exposed radiators preferred by Manchester who took a batch of 60 in 1956. (Sat 2/11/57, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

1,108. PND460 ... Manchester dual sourced from Leyland and Daimler in the fifties and sixties. Seen here are 4632, 4632VM, a 1963 Metro-Cammell bodied Daimler CVG6, one of Manchester's last batch of rear entrance Daimlers and 3460, PND460, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro-Cammell body dating from 1956. (1996, Huddersfield)

1,109. POU494 ... King Alfred 494, POU494, a Leyland PD2/24 Bullnose with East Lancs L27/28R body, new in 1956, was exported to the USA after withdrawal from service in 1972 but was shipped back in 1993 and restored by FOKAB (Friends of King Alfred Buses). (Sun 18/7/04, Watercress Line Rally, Alton)

1,110. POU494 ... One of two Leyland PD2/24s with East Lancs L27/28R bodies, POU494, seen in Winchester, was new to Chisnell (King Alfred) in 1956. POU494 has been preserved. (Tue 9/2/60, The Broadway, Winchester)

1,111. POU494 ... A request for more King Alfred photos has been made and of the two other views I have, both buses have been preserved. Here is POU494 which has already been seen on SCT61, a Leyland PD2/24 with East Lancs low height body, making doubly sure that passengers know this is a number 12 bus! (Aug 1968, Broadway, Winchester)

1,112. POU494 ... Preserved King Alfred POU494, a Leyland PD2/24 with East Lancs L27/28R body, new in 1956. (Mon 5/5/25, The Broadway, Winchester)

1,113. RGA632 ... The Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society's bus operator Smith, Barrhead's RGA632, is seen in Barrhead on a works service. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander L27/28R body new in 1956. (Sat 31/7/65, Barrhead)

1,114. RMJ145 ... Luton 145, RMJ145, a Leyland PD2/22 with Metro-Cammell L27/28R body, new in 1956. (Sun 21/12/69, Library Road, Luton)

1,115. RNM140 ... Luton Corporation 140, RNM140, was one of nine Leyland PD2/22 with MCCW L27/28R bodywork new in October 1956. (Sun 21/12/69, Kingsway Depot, Luton)

1,116. RUF178 ... Southdown 778, RUF178, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Beadle H31/28RD body new in 1956 which is seen in Pool Valley at Brighton. (Sat 31/1/59, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

1,117. RUF184 ... Southdown 784, RUF184, a Leyland PD2/12 with Beadle H59RD body from 1956 with behind, two Guy Arabs with Park Royal H59RD bodies, 524, PUF624, and 548, PUF648, also new in 1956 (Sun 14/3/65, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

1,118. RUF186 ... Preserved Southdown 186, RUF186, a Leyland PD2/Beadle H59RD, one of a batch of 12 new in 1956 (Sun 3/4/05, Wisley Aerodrome)

1,119. RUF186 ... Another preserved Southdown Leyland Titan, 186, RUF186, on route 12 on 24 September 2005 to mark the last day of the Stagecoach share of the service. (Sat 24/9/05, Newhaven Town Station)

1,120. RUF186 ... At the Southdown Centenary Rally, a later Southdown Leyland, 1956 PD2 RUF186, stands in the bus station at The Hard. (Sun 7/6/15, Southdown Centenary Rally, The Hard, Portsmouth)

1,121. RUF188 ... Southdown Leylands TD5 217, FCD517, and PD2/12 788, RUF188. (Sat 30/3/57, Pool Valley, Brighton)

1,122. RUF189 ... Southdown 789, RUF189, a Leyland PD2/12 with East Lancs H31/28RD body new in 1956 was the first of twenty-four such vehicles new in 1956/7 and is seen on South Parade, Southsea. (Sun 15/6/58, South Parade, Southsea)

1,123. RUF193 ... Sadly, not all preserved Southdown buses have survived. This one was particularly low-profile, even though I saw more of it than most because it was kept for a while at our premises in Greenfield. 793, RUF193, was a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with an East Lancs H31/28RD body and, as I apparently saw it in my bus-spotting days I suspect it was based at the western end of Southdown's territory. (Sun 17/8/75, Southport Pleasureland Coach Park)

1,124. RUF195 ... Southdown cars 264 & 795. 264, BUF264C, a 1965 Leyland PD3/4 with Northern Counties FH69F bodywork, and 795, RUF195, a 1956 Leyland PD2/12 with East Lancs H59RD bodywork. (1967, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

1,125. RUF200 ... Southdown 800, RUF200, a 1956 Leyland PD2/12 fitted with East Lancs H59RD bodywork, seen here on the joint M&D service 122 to Gravesend. (1966, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton)

1,126. RUF205 ... Southdown 805/787/808, RUF205/RUF187/RUF208, Leyland Titan PD2/12's with H31/28RD bodies - 805 & 808 by East Lancs. and 787 by Beadle, all new in 1956. (July 1970, Southdown Depot, Lewes)

1,127. RUF212 ... Southdown 812, RUF212, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with East Lancs H31/28RD body, new in 1956/57. Passing by is 153 (EUF153D). a Leopard PSU3/1R with Weymann B45F body, new in 1966. (July 1970, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,128. SKB224 ... Preserved Liverpool L227, SKB224, a Leyland PD2/20 with Crossley H32/26R body, new in May 1956. (Sun 3/9/17, Heaton Park)

1,129. SKB226 ... City of Liverpool L229, SKB226, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1956 with Crossley H32/26R bodywork finished by Liverpool. (September 1971, South Castle Street, Liverpool)

1,130. TMN334 ... Isle of Man Road Services 93, TMN334, the first of three Leyland PD2/22s, delivered in 1956, had a Metro Cammell H34/28R body. (Sun 27/6/65)

1,131. TNX456 ... Willowbrook H35/28RD bodywork was carried by TNX456, a Leyland PD2/12 which was Stratford Blue 22 and one of three new in 1956. (Sat 18/10/58, Stratford-upon-Avon Red Lion Bus Station)

1,132. UNN106 ... East Midland D106, UNN106, a Leyland PD2/21 with a Metro Cammell L27/28R body, new in 1956. (Sun 14/8/66, Tontine Road, Chesterfield)

1,133. UNN110 ... East Midland D110, UNN110, seen at the Chesterfield garage was a Leyland PD2/21, new in June 1956, with a Metro Cammell L31/28RD body. (Sun 17/8/69, East Midland Garage, Chesterfield)

1,134. UNN111 ... Acquired from East Midland D111 in 1968, UNN111 became West Mon 11. The Leyland PD2/21 chassis carried Metro-Cammell L31/28RD bodywork and dated from 1956. (Sun 7/9/69, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

1,135. VDT94 ... Barras (Don Motors), Doncaster VDT94, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Burlingham H30/28R body, new in 1956, is seen in Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station in Doncaster. (Wed 31/7/57, Glasgow Paddocks Bus Station, Doncaster)

1,136. VKB711 ... VKB711 is Liverpool Corporation L255, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Crossley H33/29R body dating from 1956. (Sun 6/10/13, returning to Birkenhead from New Brighton)

1,137. WKP71 ... Maidstone Corporation number 1, WKP71, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Massey H61R body, new in 1956 (Sat 23/10/65, Bishops Way, Maidstone)

1,138. WKP72 ... Ex Maidstone 2, WKP72, a Leyland PD2/20 with Massey body working for Paton Bros, Renfrew heads towards Renfrew Ferry with Western SMT JR2009, Daimler Fleetline /Alexander, going into Paisley Town Centre. (Nov 1971, Renfrew Road, Paisley)

1,139. WKP76 ... Maidstone Corporation 6, WKP76, a Leyland PD2/20 with Massey H33/28R body new in 1956, still in brown and cream, repainted into blue in May 1966. (Sat 1/1/66, High Street, Maidstone)

1,140. XMD47A ... Big Bus open-topper Leyland PD2/12 XMD47A, believed to be originally Trent KCH106, new in 1956 with an Metro Cammell H33/26RD body which came to Big Bus via Grey Green. (Tue 6/7/04, London Victoria Station)

1,141. 128DTD ... Lancaster City Transport 128, 128DTD, a 1957 East Lancs bodied Leyland Titan PD2/41 (August 1973, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,142. 129DTD ... Former Lancaster Corporation 129, 129DTD, a Leyland Titan PD2/41 with East Lancs. H35/28R body, new in 1957, but now in Lancaster City Transport livery and pictured in Morecambe whilst performing driver training duties. (Sat 30/8/75, Battery Bus Park, Morecambe)

1,143. 203BEH ... Potteries MT L679, 203BEH, a Leyland PD2/20 built in 1957 with Willowbrook L27/28R bodywork. (May 1969, Stoke on Trent)

1,144. 203BEH ... Potteries Motor Traction, Stoke L679, 203BEH, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Willowbrook L27/28R body which had been new in March 1957 to Baxter, Hanley. (Sun 18/6/67, Stoke Garage, Butlet Street)

1,145. 491DTC ... London had its Abbey Road, but Leigh its Abbey Lane. SELNEC Northern 6955, 491DTC, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with East Lancs L30/28R body and modified grille had carried me there from the Bus Station. (Sun 16/9/73, Abbey Lane terminus, Leigh)

1,146. 492DTC ... Greater Manchester PTE 6956, 492DTC, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 built 1957 with East Lancashire L30/28R bodywork. This had been new as Leigh 56. (August 1975, Leigh Depot)

1,147. 493DTC ... Leigh 57, 493DTC, a 1957 Leyland Titan PD2/30 with lowbridge East Lancs body is seen at Leigh bus station when being used as a driver trainer. The bus had passed to the PTE with the rest of the fleet in 1969 and carries its new SELNEC number 6957 but no fleet names. (1970, King Street Bus Station, Leigh)

1,148. 493DTC ... SELNEC Northern 6957, 493DTC, was a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with East Lancs L30/28R body. It was new as Leigh 57 in December 1957, middle bus of a batch of five which transferred to the PTE on 1 November 1969. (Sun 16/9/73, Leigh Bus Station)

1,149. 70BTB ... Two Leyland PD2/12s with East Lancs H31/28R bodies were delivered to Widnes in March 1957 and 27, 70BTB, the second of them is seen in Widnes leaving for Hough Green. (Sat 17/4/71, St. Paul's Road/Victoria Road)

1,150. 722ATE ... Leigh 52, 722ATE, was an East Lancs L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/20. (Wed 28/8/63, King Street Bus Station, Leigh)

1,151. 724ATE ... SELNEC 6954, 724ATE a 1957 Leyland PD2/20 with East Lancs L27/26R bodywork originally Leigh 54. (Sat 8/9/73, Leigh Bus Station)

1,152. 756CTD ... Flanked by Blackpool Corporation 556, UFR 556K, a 1971 AEC Swift with Marshall bodywork, Lytham 57, 756CTD, a 1957 Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Northern Counties bodywork waits to deprt to its home town. (Thu 16/8/73, Blackpool Bus Station)

1,153. 756CTD ... Lytham St. Annes 57, 756CTD, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties H33/28R body new in August 1957. (Tue 27/8/68, Westby Street, Lytham)

1,154. 758CTD ... Lytham St. Annes 59, 758CTD, seen in Lytham Square was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties H30/28R body. (Sat 2/5/59, Lytham Square)

1,155. 760CTD ... Lytham St. Annes 61, 760CTD, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties H33/28R body new in August 1957. (Tue 27/8/68, Lytham Square)

1,156. 881BTF ... City of Lancaster 881, 881BTF, a Leyland Titan PD2/41 built in 1957 with East Lancashire H35/28R bodywork. (July 1974, The Battery, Morecambe)

1,157. 998AKT ... Lancaster C.T. 998, 998AKT, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1957 as Maidstone Corporation 8, and still retaining the latter's later blue and cream livery. (September 1975, Marine Road West, Morecambe)

1,158. 998AKT ... One of the vehicles hired by Alder Valley during their vehicle shortage in the mid 1970s was Maidstone Massey bodied PD2/30 8, 998AKT. It is leaving Reading Bus Station on its way to Twyford. (1974, Reading Bus Station)

1,159. 999AKT ... Maidstone Corporation 9, 999AKT, a Leyland PD2/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1957 (Sat 26/11/66, High Street, Maidstone)

1,160. AEX331 ... Wessex Coaches, Morecambe 9667VX and 9671VX, Leyland Titan PD2/31s with Massey H33/28R bodies, new to Colchester Corporation (24 and 28) in 1960. (1972, Heysham)

1,161. AEX333 ... AEX333 was number 33 in the Great Yarmouth fleet and was a Leyland PD2/22 with a Massey H30/28R body new in 1957. One of five it is seen here at the side of the garage. (Sun 11/10/64, Caister Road Garage)

1,162. AEX335 ... Taylor Woodrow AEX335, a Leyland Titan PD2/22 built in 1957 with Massey H30/28R bodywork. (April 1970, Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station)

1,163. AEX335 ... Lonsdale Coaches, Morecambe AEX335, a Leyland Titan PD2/22 with Massey H30/28R body, new to Great Yarmouth Corporation (35) in 1957. (1972, Heysham)

1,164. AFT49 ... Tynemouth 219, AFT49, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Willowbrook H35/28R bodywork. On driver training duties and a number of Northern service vehicles in the background. (June 1972, NGT Queen Street Depot, Gateshead)

1,165. EHF392 ... Wallasey 43, EHF392, was seen on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit, and was a Leyland PD2/10 which had been new in 1957, as number 8, with the 1948 Burlingham C29F body from 8, HF5250, a Leyland TD4c which had been new in 1936 with an English Electric H27/21D body, and which had been fitted with the Burlingham coach body in 1947. (Sat 9/9/67, Wallasey)

1,166. FCM996 ... Birkenhead 6, FCM996, was a Leyland PD2/40 with Massey H31/28R bodywork. It was one of eight new in 1957 all of which passed to Merseyside PTE in December 1969. (1969, Woodside, Birkenhead)

1,167. GM8059 ... In complete contrast with Western SMT 1664, Central SMT L559, GM8059, a 1957 Leyland PD2/20 with Alexander L31/28R body operating from Old Kilpatrick Garage, in Kilbowie Road, Clydebank. (March 1973, KIlbowie Road, Clydebank)

1,168. GM8065 ... GM8065 was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander L31/28R body, one of ten new to Central S.M.T. in 1957, the first five of the batch of fifteen having been delivered the previous year. (Sun 16/8/64)

1,169. J14672 ... Pioneer, St. Helier, Jersey, J14672, a Leyland Titan PD2/41 with East Lancs. H35/28R body, new to Lancaster C.T. (128) and originally registered 128DTD. (September 1992, Liberation Square, St. Helier, Jersey)

1,170. J14672 ... Pioneer Coaches, Jersey, Channel Islands J14672 named ‘Oliver’. It is an East Lancs bodied Leyland Titan PD2/41 that had been new to Lancaster City Transport as their 128, 128DTD, in November 1957 and was seen here at the Jersey Pearl Centre at St. Ouen. (Sat 4/9/99, Jersey Pearl Centre, St. Ouen, Jersey)

1,171. KAG575 ... Seen here at Boswell Park, Ayr is KAG575 which was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander H35/28RD body new in April 1957 to Young (AA Motor Services), Ayr. (Tue 11/8/64, Boswell Park, Ayr)

1,172. KAG805 ... Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork was carried by Leyland PD2/20, KAG805, number 1324 in the Western S.M.T. fleet seen here in Gauze Street, Paisley. (Thu 20/8/64, Gauze Street, Paisley)

1,173. KAG809 ... Bee-Line Roadways, Middlesbrough, KAG809, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork. (July 1971, Linthorpe Garage, Middlesbrough)

1,174. KAG809 ... G M Pearson, contractor of Hetton le Hole, KAG809, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork. (March 1975, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough)

1,175. KAG816 ... Young's of Rampton GTP977, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body, new to Portsmouth C.T. (60) in 1952, and KAG816, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1335) in 1957. (1971, Premises of Young's of Rampton)

1,176. KAG817 ... Western S.M.T. 1336, KAG817, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body new in 1957. (Wed 29/7/59, North Drive, off St Enoch Square, Glasgow)

1,177. KAG824 ... Western SMT AD1343(A7), KAG824, a Leyland PD2/20 from 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28RD bodywork. (June 1971, Ayr Bus Station)

1,178. KAG834 ... Glen Tours, Baildon, KAG834, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1353) in 1957 and seen laying over near Shibden Hall, Halifax whilst operating a school's private hire. (summer 1973, Shibden Hall Road, Halifax)

1,179. KCH100 ... Whippet, Hilton KCH100, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro Cammell Orion H59RD body. Originally Trent's 1000, new in 1957. (September 1969, Great Whyte, Ramsey)

1,180. KCH101 ... Two Cunninghams PD2s, on the left former Trent Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro Cammell body KCH101, of 1957 alongside former Edinburgh Leyland Titan PD2/20 also with Metro Cammell body, LFS466. (October 1971, Cunninghams Depot Yard, Paisley)

1,181. KCH106 ... To add to the saga of the former Trent PD2's, and the mis identification of one in particular, here is a picture of KCH106 which I believe at the time had recently been converted to open top by Grey Green. (Sat 23/6/79, Showbus 79 Rally, Hillingdon)

1,182. KCH106 ... Three assorted Leyland PD2's at the premises of Whippet, Hilton, from left to right, RRR96 is a PD2/20 with Metro Cammell Orion L27/28R body, new to East Midland (D96) in 1955, acquired in 1966 and sold to a local breaker in 1971, FRC956 is a PD2/12 with Leyland H32/26RD body, new to Trent (1256) in 1954 and KCH106 is a PD2/12 with Metro Cammell Orion H33/26RD body, new to Trent (1006) in 1957. (Fri 10/7/70, Whippet's Garage, Hilton)

1,183. KCH115 ... Cunningham of Paisley were one of the operators of the Paisley-Renfrew Ferry service and seen at the Renfrew terminus is former Trent Metro Cammell bodied Leyland Titan PD2/12 KCH115, new in 1957 and bought by Cunningham in 1969. (Thu 21/10/71, Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

1,184. KCH115 ... KCH115, a Trent Leyland PD2 with Metro-Cammell highbridge body new in 1957, fleet number 1015 renumbered in June 1962 to 772. (Mid 1960s, Nottingham Area)

1,185. KCH121 ... Trent 1021, KCH121, a 1957 Leyland PD2/12 with part of an Metro-Cammell body seen after an altercation with a low bridge in the Nottingham area in late 1968. (November 1968, Meadow Road, Derby)

1,186. KCH122 ... Trent 779, KCH122, was one of 34 MCCW H33/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/12 new between January and March 1957. (Fri 27/3/70, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,187. KCH126 ... Trent 783, KCH126, seen here in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Metro Cammell H33/26RD body, which had been new in February 1957 as number 1026, being renumbered in June 1962. (Fri 20/9/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,188. KCH127 ... Trent 1027, KCH127, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro Cammell Orion H59RD body, new in 1957. (Spring 1970, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,189. KVL679 ... Lincoln Corporation 75, KVL679, a Leyland Titan PD2/31 with Roe H33/28R body, one of a batch of 6 new in 1957 (Mon 29/8/60, Oxford Street, Lincoln)

1,190. LFV309 ... Lytham St. Annes Corporation 74, LFV309, a Leyland Titan PD2/21 with Metro Cammell full-fronted highbridge body, which had been new to neighbouring Blackpool Corporation as its 309. (Spring 1971, St Annes Square, Lytham)

1,191. MWM40 ... Southport Corporation 40, MWM40, seen in Lord Street, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Weymann H32/28R body. (Sat 15/4/72, Lord Street, Southport)

1,192. NBU494 ... Oldham Corporation 394, NBU494, a 1957 Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Roe bodywork (2000, Piece Hall, Halifax)

1,193. NBU494 ... Oldham Corporation 394, NBU494, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Roe H33/27R body, new in 1957. (mid 1970, Oldham Corporation, Wallshaw Street depot)

1,194. NBU499 ... "Oldham" 399, NBU499, seen here on learner duty in Mersey Square, Stockport, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Roe H33/27R body. (Thu 13/8/70, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,195. NBU502 ... Oldham 402, NBU502, a Leyland PD2/20 built in 1957 with a Roe H60R body. (1963/64, probably at the rear of the Oldham Corporation Depot)

1,196. NBU502 ... Oldham Corporation 402, NBU502, was a Roe H33/27R bodied Leyland PD2/20 new in March 1957, one of 20 new in that year. (Mon 1/9/69, Mumps, Oldham)

1,197. NBU512 ... Oldham 412, NBU512, was from a batch of five Crossley-bodied PD2s bought by Oldham Corporation. They were attractive buses, even more so when new as they carried poppy red lining. However, the body design was susceptible to corrosion and after the problems overhauling the first, the cost of doing the others was deemed prohibitive and they were withdrawn. (Wed 4/2/70, Wallshaw Street Garage)

1,198. NTH33 ... South Wales acquired NTH33 from James, Ammanford in 1962. It was a Leyland PD2/12 with Met-Cam L31/28RD body new in 1957. (Sun 7/9/69, Ravenhill Garage, Swansea)

1,199. OFS763 ... Edinburgh 763, OFS763, was a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with an Metro Cammell Orion body of 1957. Behind is 734, NSF734, from the 1956 batch. (1965, Craighall Road, Newhaven)

1,200. OFS777 ... Ex-Edinburgh 777, OFS777, a 1957 Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell H34/29F bodywork at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum Open Day at Lathalmond (Sun 19/5/19, Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, Lathalmond)

1,201. OFS797 ... Edinburgh CT 797, OFS797, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Metro-Cammell Orion H34/29R body, new in 1957. (1973, South St. Andrew Street/Princes Street, Edinburgh)

1,202. OHJ76 ... Southend PD2 306, OHJ76 (Sat 3/10/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

1,203. OHJ76 ... Southend PD2 306, OHJ76, on summer Sunday extra services between the centre of town and Shoebury Common, near where this picture was taken. (Sun 18/7/65, Shoebury Common, Southend)

1,204. OHJ76 ... Southend PD2 306, OHJ76. By 1972 it was fitted for use as a driver training vehicle, but was still used on peak hour workings. (February 1972, London Road, Southend)

1,205. OHJ76 ... Another pair of Southend Massey bodied Leyland Titans on routes 5a and 7, 306, OHJ76, a PD2/40 from 1957 and behind 297, LHJ399, a PD2/12 from 1955/6. (Fri 29/8/58, Victoria Circus, Southend)

1,206. OHJ76 ... Southend PD2 306, OHJ76. (Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend)

1,207. OHJ77 ... Massey bodied Southend Leyland PD2 307, OHJ77, new in 1957. (May 1962, Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend)

1,208. OHJ77 ... Southend PD2 307, OHJ77 (Sat 19/9/64, Prittlewell Hill, Southend)

1,209. OHJ77 ... Southend PD2 307, OHJ77, alongside 1949 Daimler CV 254, DHJ429, both with Massey bodies. (Victoria Station, Southend)

1,210. OHJ79 ... Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 309, OHJ79, one of six new in 1957. (Fri 1/1/65, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend)

1,211. OHJ79 ... Southend PD2 309, OHJ79 (Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend)

1,212. OHJ80 ... Southend PD2 310, OHJ80 (Mon 23/11/64, Victoria Circus, Southend)

1,213. OIK927 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R731, OIK927, was a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 with CIE H36/30R body new in March 1957, withdrawn in June 1975 and scrapped in October 1976. (Tue 28/9/71, Grand Parade, Cork)

1,214. OIK937 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R741, OIK937, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1957 with CIE H36/30R bodywork. (July 1975, Merchant's Quay, Waterford)

1,215. OIK938 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R742, OIK938, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1957 with CIE H36/30R bodywork. (July 1975, Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Dublin)

1,216. OIK945 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R749, OIK945, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1957 with CIE H37/31R bodywork. (July 1975, Old Abbey Street, Dublin)

1,217. OIK980 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R784, OIK980, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1957/8 with CIE H37/31R bodywork. (July 1975, Dublin)

1,218. OIK984 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R788, OIK984, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1957/8 with CIE H37/31R bodywork. (July 1975, Waterford)

1,219. OVA864 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 64, OVA864, seen at Coatbridge was a 1957 Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body (Sat 31/7/65, Bank Street, Coatbridge)

1,220. OVA864 ... One of three new in 1957 Baxter, Airdrie 64, OVA864, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Massey L27/28R body which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH34 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,221. OVA865 ... Baxter, Airdrie 65, OVA865 was one of three new in 1957. Seen in Main Street, Coatbridge, it was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Massey L27/28R body which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH35 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,222. OWS548 ... Seen in Cunningham Street, Glasgow is Scottish Omnibuses HH548, OWS548, a Leyland PD2/20 which had a Park Royal L27/29R body, one of twenty new in 1957. (Wed 29/7/59, Cunningham Street, Glasgow)

1,223. OWS548 ... Scottish Omnibuses, Edinburgh HH548, OWS548, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Park Royal L27/29R body seen in Glasgow. (Sun 1/8/65, Cunningham Street, Glasgow)

1,224. OWS552 ... "Are we in Kansas yet? No..about to alight from Eastern Scottish Park Royal/Leyland PD2/20 HH552, OWS552, in Gartloch Road as it speeds into Glasgow on a local service. "Askit" was a favourite advert which occupied the rear panels of many SBG buses at that time. The lop-sided appearance of the rear platform is strange. (July 1971, Gartloch Road, Glasgow)

1,225. OWS557 ... Eastern Scottish HH557, OWS557, a 1957 Leyland Titan PD2/20 with lowbridge Park Royal bodywork rests in Glasgow between shifts. (Thu 21/10/71, Parliamentary Road, Glasgow)

1,226. OWS566 ... Scottish Omnibuses HH566, OWS566, was one of twenty Leyland PD2/20s with Park Royal L27/29 bodies new in 1957 and is seen here near Dundas Street Bus Station in Glasgow. (Sun 26/7/59, Cunningham Street, Glasgow)

1,227. RUF202 ... Former Southdown Leyland PD3/Northern Counties VUF829 and Leyland PD2/East Lancs RUF202. (Sat 8/7/72, off Blackfriars Street, Salford)

1,228. RUF205 ... Southdown Leyland PD2s 805, RUF205, and 778, RUF178, near the top of Wicklands Avenue, Saltdean approaching the Ocean Hotel. (Thu 5/9/57, Wicklands Avenue, Saltdean)

1,229. RUF208 ... Tyne Valley Coaches, Acomb near Hexham, RUF208, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with East Lancs H31/28RD bodywork. (April 1972, Acomb near Hexham)

1,230. RUF208 ... Southdown 808, RUF208, was a Leyland PD2/12 with an East Lancs H33/26RD body, new in May 1957. (Sat 21/7/62, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells)

1,231. RUF209 ... Southdown 809, RUF209, on the 122 stand at The Overcliffe, Gravesend. (late 1964, Overcliffe, Gravesend)

1,232. RUF210 ... Entering Pool Valley early in 1969 is Southdown 810, RUF210 a Leyland PD2/12 with East Lancs H33/26RD body delivered in April 1957. (early 1969, Pool Valley, Brighton)

1,233. SAX187 ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 22, SAX187, was one of three Leyland PD2/40 with Willowbrook L27/28RD bodies new in October 1957. (Sun 7/9/69, Blackwood Depot)

1,234. SAX188 ... Seen at the garage is West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 25, SAX188. (Thu 8/6/67, Depot, Blackwood)

1,235. SAX188 ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 25, SAX188, was a Leyland PD2/40 with Willowbrook L27/28RD bodywork, one of three new in October 1957. (Sun 7/9/69, Blackwood Depot)

1,236. SVN24 ... TRTB 24, SVN24, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 from 1957 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (July 1967, Borough Road, Middlesbrough)

1,237. TWY6 ... A pair of South Yorkshire Road Transport Leyland Titans await their next journey at Pontefract bus station. 79, TWY6, is an enclosed radiator Leyland Titan PD2/30 with a Park Royal lowbridge bodywork and dates from 1957. Parked next to 79 is 74, KWU979, a 1950 Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland bodywork (January 1968, Pontefract Bus Station)

1,238. TWY6 ... Seen in Leeds Bus Station is South Yorkshire, Pontefract 79, TWY6, a Park Royal L27/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/20. (Sat 5/9/59, Leeds Bus Station)

1,239. TWY7 ... South Yorkshire 80, TWY7, one of two Park Royal L27/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/20s new in December 1957 seen arriving in Leeds Bus Station on the service from Doncaster. (Sun 23/3/58, Leeds Central Bus Station)

1,240. TWY7 ... South Yorkshire 80, TWY7, a Leyland PD2/20 with Park Royal L27/26RD bodywork which was new in 1957. After withdrawal it was re-registered NNW985A and used for driver-training. It ended up at RAF Coltishall in a rather sorry state but was only scrapped within the last five years. (c. 1973, Pontefract Bus Station)

1,241. TWY7 ... South Yorkshire 80, TWY7, was one of two Park Royal L27/26RD bodied Leyland PD2/20s dating from 1957. (circa 1967, Station Road, Selby)

1,242. UNM148 ... Luton Corporation 148, UNM148, was one of five Leyland PD2/31 with MCCW L27/28R bodywork new in 1957. (Sun 21/12/69, Kingsway Depot, Luton)

1,243. UNM148 ... United Counties 808, UNM148, a Leyland PD2 recorded by UC as a PD2/31 with M.C.C.W L27/28R body and which was new to Luton Corporation Transport, no 148, in October 1957. (Sat 11/9/71, outside Bus Station, Bridge Street, Luton)

1,244. VKB837 ... Liverpool L316, VKB837, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Crossley H33/29R bodywork. (March 1970, Pier Head, Liverpool)

1,245. VUP459 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H194, VUP459, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 from 1957 with Northern Counties H33/28R bodywork. (September 1970, High Street, Stockton)

1,246. VUP463 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 98, VUP463, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Crossley H35/28R bodywork. (March 1970, High Street, Stockton)

1,247. VUP762 ... Northern General 1762, VUP762, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Park Royal H35/28RD bodywork. (April 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland)

1,248. VUP769 ... Northern General 1769, VUP769, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Park Royal H35/28RD bodywork. (January 1972, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland)

1,249. YWB153 ... Sheffield 1153, YWB153, of the 'C' railway owned fleet seen in Leeds Bus Station was an ECW H31/28R bodied Leyland PD2/20 new in 1957. (Sat 17/5/58, Leeds Central Bus Station)

1,250. YWB153 ... Yorkshire WD 143, YWB153, was former Sheffield JOC "C" fleet 1153, a Leyland PD2/20 with an ECW H31/28R body from 1957. It joined YWD in 1970 to help cover a vehicle shortage, but was withdrawn in 1972. (1970, Dewsbury Bus Station)

1,251. YWB153 ... Yorkshire Woollen District 143, YWB153, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with E.C.W. H31/28RD body, new to Sheffield Joint Committee 'C' fleet in 1957. (early 1970, Dewsbury Bus Station)

1,252. YWB293 ... Sheffield 1293, YWB293, was the middle one of three Leyland PD2/20s with Eastern Coachworks H31/28R bodies for the 'B' fleet, which were new in 1957. (Sun 21/5/67, Herries Road Garage, Sheffield)

1,253. YWB294 ... Sheffield Corporation 1294, YWB294, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with E.C.W. H31/28R body, new to Sheffield JOC in 1957. (February 1971, Pond Hill, near Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield)

1,254. YWB297 ... Sheffield B fleet was a joint affair with the corporation and the BTC representing the railway interest. It provided services to the outer suburbs. Seen here about to depart Pond Street bus station for Wybourn is 1297, YWB297, a 1957 Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Roe bodywork. (Thu 14/5/70, Pond Street Bus Station)

1,255. ... An unidentified former Plymouth C.T. Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Metro Cammell body seen being given an airing at Winkleigh in early 1974. It is most likely OCO502, although it could be MCO669. (early 1974, WETC, Winkleigh, Devon)

1,256. 10ATO ... Nottingham Corporation Orion bodied PD2/40 10, 10ATO, at Parliament Street Depot. (rear of Parliament Street depot, Manvers Street, Nottingham)

1,257. 10ATO ... Southend playbus Lulu at the Corporation Tunbridge Avenue Depot. This was an Orion bodied PD2/40, originally Nottingham Corporation 10, 10ATO. (Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend)

1,258. 201BPT ... Stockton Corporation 75, 201BPT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Weymann Orion H35/28R bodywork. (April 1968, Stockton Depot)

1,259. 202BPT ... Cleveland Transit H176, 202BPT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Weymann H35/28R bodywork, new as Stockton Corporation 76. (July 1975, Exchange Bus Station, Middlesbrough)

1,260. 214GRA ... Chesterfield 214, 214GRA, with a large ‘W’ above the fleet number to indicate its 8’ width was a Weymann H31/28RD bodied Leyland PD2/30 new in 1958. (Tue 29/9/59, Tontine Road, Chesterfield)

1,261. 223GRA ... Seen in Chesterfield is the Corporation's 223, 223GRA, a Leyland PD2/30 with a Weymann H31/28RD body. (Sun 4/10/59, Chesterfield)

1,262. 3156WE ... Sheffield 1156, 3156WE, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Roe bodywork was a member of the C fleet. (Sun 9/9/07, Meadowhall)

1,263. 3156WE ... Sheffield Joint Omnibus 1156, 3156WE, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 dates from 1958 and carries attractive Roe bodywork. (Sun 19/6/11, Matlock Bus Station)

1,264. 3160WE ... Sheffield 1160, 3160WE, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Roe H33/26RD body, new in 1958 - 1160 was part of the 'C' fleet which was owned by British Railways although managed by the Corporation. (Mon 9/8/65, in front of the Quarry Hill Flats, outside Leeds Central Bus Station)

1,265. 383FTJ ... Accrington 148, 383FTJ, Leyland PD2/31 with East Lancs H32/26R body, one of two new in 1958. (Mon 17/4/72, in Blackburn Bus Station)

1,266. 384FTJ ... Accrington 149, 384FTJ, a Leyland PD2/31 with an East Lancs H32/26R body, was the second of a pair new in 1958. It passed to Hyndburn Borough Council in April 1974. (Mon 26/8/68, Rawtenstall Bus Station)

1,267. 410DKM ... In 1975 Lancaster bought four Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2/30s from Maidstone, new in 1958. They were seen as a stop gap until new buses could be delivered and ran in Maidstone's unusual blue and yellow livery. 410, 410DKM, was withdrawn in 1976 (1976, Torrisholme, Morecambe)

1,268. 411DKM ... Lancaster 411, 411DKM, started life with Maidstone Corporation, and is still in their livery. She is a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Massey H33/28R body, delivered in 1958 as Maidstone 11. (Sat 13/9/75, Morecambe Promenade)

1,269. 4506WB ... Sheffield 506, 4506WB, was one of 21 Roe H33/26R bodied Leyland PD2/30 new to the 'A' fleet in April 1958. (Mon 1/9/69, Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield)

1,270. 4507WB ... Sheffield 507, 4507WB, a Leyland PD2/30 with Roe H33/26R body, new in January 1958. (August 1968, Abbeydale Road South/Hartington Avenue, Millhouses)

1,271. 463GTD ... Darwen 26, 463GTD, with an East Lancs H31/28RD body was a Leyland PD2/31 and was seen at Darwen (Circus). (Tue 22/3/60, Darwen Circus)

1,272. 495DTC ... Greater Manchester PTE 6959, 495DTC, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with East Lancs. L30/28R body, new in 1958 as Leigh Corporation 59. (late 1975/early 1976, Leigh Bus Station)

1,273. 528CTF ... Two buses from the fleet of J Fishwick, based in Leyland, on the left 528CTF, a 1958 Leyland PD2/40 with Weymann L28/27RD body and to the right Leyland single decker 521CTF, with a Weymann B44F body, also new in 1958. (Sun 22/5/05, King Street Car Park, Leyland)

1,274. 528CTF ... Fishwick 5, 528CTF, one of six 1958 deliveries, was a Leyland PD2/40 with Weymann L30/28R body seen at Leyland. (Tue 10/4/73, Fishwick Depot, Tuer Street, Leyland)

1,275. 528CTF ... Like their much larger neighbour Ribble, Fishwick bought Leylands for many years. This Leyland Titan PD2/40 with lowbridge Weymann body was originally delivered with an open platform but later had doors fitted. 5, 528CTF, dates from 1958 (Sat 28/5/11, Stagecoach Morecambe Depot)

1,276. 528CTF ... Former Fishwick 5, 528CTF, a 1958 Leyland PD2/40 with Weymann lowbridge body. New with an open rear platform; Fishwick fitted platform doors at a later date. (Sun 26/5/13, Seafront, near the Midland Hotel, Morecambe)

1,277. 532CTF ... A timely reminder of Fishwick's 21, 532CTF, a Leyland PD2/40 with Weymann low height bodywork, seen at Dunoon in the fleet of Gormans. (Sat 5/7/75, West Bay, Dunoon)

1,278. 566FTF ... Seen in Spennymoor is 566FTF, a Leyland PD3/4 with a Metro-Cammell H41/32R body which had been new as Lancashire United 649 in 1958. Shaw Bros., Byers Green acquired it in October 1970 and it passed to United in January 1975 but was not operated. (Thu 20/4/72, Spennymoor Bus Station)

1,279. 85ETU ... S.H.M.D. 85, 85ETU, seen in Chorlton Street Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Northern Counties H36/28R body. (Sun 7/12/58, Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,280. 88ETU ... SELNEC Southern 5688, 88ETU, aLeyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H36/28R bodywork. This had been new as SHMD 88. (April 1973, Tame Street, Stalybridge)

1,281. 90ETU ... SHMD 90, 90ETU, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Northern Counties body (August 1970, Hyde Bus Station)

1,282. 91ETU ... SELNEC 5691, 91ETU a 1958 Leyland PD2/40 with NCME H36/28R bodywork originally SHMD 91. (Sat 21/7/73, Hyde Bus Station)

1,283. 9ATO ... Nottingham 9, 9ATO, seen in Huntingdon Street Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H37/28R body new in 1958. (Sun 25/8/63, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,284. CEO952 ... Barrow 165, CEO952, bought this Park Royal bodied Leyland Titan PD2/40 as new in 1958. After withdrawal by Barrow in 1975 it was rebuilt as a psuedo nineteen twenties bus complete with open staircase! In this form it was re-registered LST873 and was used by a number of operators as a sightseeing vehicle. (Tue 10/7/01, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh)

1,285. CEO952 ... An open top and much rebuilt PD2 with London Sightseeing Tours, photographed here carrying the registration TRN662A, originally Barrow 165, CEO952, a Park Royal bodied Leyland Titan PD2/40 new in 1958 (early 1990s, London Trafalgar Square)

1,286. CEO956 ... Barrow 169, registered, CEO956 was part of a batch of ten Park Royal bodied PD2/40 Titans supplied to Barrow in late 1958 allocated fleetnumbers 161-70. 169 was new in 10/58 and has survived in preservation with sister 170 CEO957, which is also featured on this website. (Sun 4/9/16, Heaton Park, Manchester)

1,287. CEO956 ... Preserved Barrow Corporation 169, CEO956, a Leyland PD2/40 with Park Royal H33/28R bodywork was new in October 1958 (Sat 25/5/19, Westgate, Morecambe)

1,288. CEO957 ... Preserved former Barrow Corporation 170, CEO957, a Leyland PD2/40 with Park Royal H33/28R body, the last of a batch of ten which entered service in 1958. (Sun 26/6/05, at Blackpool)

1,289. CYI632 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R830, CYI632, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1958 with CIE H37/31R bodywork. (July 1975, Dublin)

1,290. CYI635 ... Coras Iompair Eireann R833, CYI635, a Leyland Titan OPD2/10 built in 1958 with CIE H37/31R bodywork. (July 1975, Dublin, Eire)

1,291. DJP754 ... Preserved former Wigan 115, DJP754, a Leyland PD2/30 with Northern Counties H33/28R body, new in 1958 (Sun 26/6/05, Blackpool)

1,292. FBG910 ... FBG910, preserved Birkenhead Transport 10 outside North West Road Transport Museum. It is a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Massey body and now fitted with a Leyland 680 engine, entered service in January 1958. (Sun 18/3/12, Tower Street, St Helens)

1,293. FCM995 ... Birkenhead 5, FCM995, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey H31/26R body seen at the Birkenhead garage on an Omnibus Touring Circle weekend visit. (Sat 9/9/67, Birkenhead Garage)

1,294. FEF372 ... West Hartlepool 2, FEF372, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. (March 1968, Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

1,295. FEF373 ... Hartlepool Borough Transport 3, FEF373, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. (July 1972, off Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

1,296. FEF375 ... West Hartlepool 5, FEF375, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. (March 1968, Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

1,297. FYS911 ... Glasgow L83, FYS911, was an Alexander H33/28R bodied Leyland PD2/24 new in 1958. (Sat 9/4/60, Corkerhill Road, Glasgow)

1,298. J1528 ... JMT Leyland PD2 52, J1528 and ex-LT RTL260, now JMT 655, J34655, at Gorey, Jersey. (Gorey, Jersey)

1,299. J1583 ... A scene at St. Helier (Weighbridge) probably taken in August, 1966. On the left is JMT No.91, J7636, one of Jersey's endemic Albion FT39AN Victors this example with FB34F bodywork by Reading, delivered new in 1953. (August 1966, Weighbridge, St. Helier)

1,300. J8588 ... One of the five Jersey Motor Transport Leyland PD2/31s with Reading H31/28R bodies, delivered in 1958/9, 27, J8588, seen here out of St. Helier, headed West towards the A1 (Coast Road to St. Aubin's and beyond) on the island's longest bus route to St. Brelade's Bay. (July 1968, Victoria Avenue/Esplanade, St. Helier, Jersey)

1,301. KAG859 ... Ensign Bus purchased many buses from Western SMT over the years, including the former 1378, KAG859, an Alexander lowbridge bodied PD2/20.

1,302. LSD384 ... Ardrossan Garage with familiar Western SMT PD3/3 LSD384 and WSD751K, a Leopard /Alexander coach. (Sun 1/10/72, Ardrossan Garage)

1,303. NDB360 ... The last Crossley bodies to be built seated H33/28R and were supplied to Stockport, fitted to Leyland PD2/30 chassis in August 1958 as Stockport's first new 'deckers since 1951. Seen here at Chorlton Street bus station is 337, NDB360, with a Leylend bodied PD2 on the left and a Crossley bodied DD42 on the right. (Sat 4/10/58, Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,304. NDB361 ... Stockport 338, NDB361, seen travelling down Portland Street as it passes Piccadilly Bus Station on its way to Chorlton Street Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/30 with a Crossley H33/28R body. (Wed 17/9/58, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,305. OCO514 ... A wet day in Plymouth captured 114, OCO514, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell body including a very smart group of passengers, who might be waiting for their tour coach and not the Plymouth Corporation 114. (1966?, Royal Parade, Plymouth)

1,306. OCO515 ... Plymouth City Transport 115, OCO515, which was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, was seen at the Plymouth Milehouse Garage. It had been new in May 1958. (Sun 19/5/68, Milehouse Garage, Plymouth)

1,307. OCO519 ... Former Plymouth 119, OCO519, is one of a pair of 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodywork purchased by Eynon's. (Sun 30/7/78, Eynons Depot, off Heol Waun Y Clun, Trimsaran)

1,308. ODW298 ... Seen in Newport Bus Station is Newport 162, ODW298, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H33/28R body, new in 1958. (Sat 6/9/69, Newport Bus Station)

1,309. ODW298 ... Newport Corporation 162, ODW298, was a Leyland PD2/40 with Longwell Green H33/28R body new in February 1958. (Sat 6/9/69, Upper Dock Street, Newport)

1,310. ODW303 ... Newport Corporation 167, ODW303, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H30/28R body new in May 1958 and was withdrawn in May 1972. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

1,311. ORV986 ... ORV986, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, had been new as Portsmouth 109 in 1958. (Sat 7/7/73, Chingford)

1,312. ORV989 ... Preserved Portsmouth 112, ORV989, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body (Sun 2/1/11, The Broadway, Winchester)

1,313. ORV992 ... Preserved former Portsmouth 115, ORV992, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H30/26R bodywork new in 1958. (Sun 2/4/06, Wisley Aerodrome)

1,314. ORV992 ... Preserved former Portsmouth 115, ORV992, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H30/26R bodywork new in 1958. (Sun 17/7/11, Alton)

1,315. ORV993 ... Three from Blue Line, Upminster seen at Wembley. From the left MAX107, ORV993 and XHW419. Two Bristol LS/ECW and a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H30/26R body which was ex Portsmouth 116. (Sun 9/6/74, Wembley)

1,316. ORV997 ... Portsmouth 120, ORV997, seen at The Hard, was one of fifteen Leyland PD2/40s with M.C.C.W. H30/26R bodies new in 1958. (Sun 15/6/58, The Hard, Portsmouth)

1,317. ORV999 ... Portsmouth 122, ORV999, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H30/26R bodywork new in 1958. (1974, Eastney Depot)

1,318. PBU925 ... PBU925, former Oldham Corporation Metro-Cammell bodied Titan PD2/30 initially fleetnumber 425 and new in 12/58, by then working for SELNEC as 5325 heads for Chadderton Hall Park on Route 4. (Fri 16/10/70, junction of Burnley Lane and Broadway, Chadderton, Oldham)

1,319. PBU931 ... Most of Oldham's PD2s that received the SELNEC orange livery were from this batch of Roe-bodied PD2/30s, but only about half of the batch of 24 were done before the decision was made to not fully re-certify them. Most then received a partial repaint in the old livery like 5359 in the background which features in another photo. By the date of this photo Oldham 431, PBU931, has become SELNEC 5331. It was withdrawn by GMPTE in July 1975. (Sun 16/5/71, Wallshaw Street Garage)

1,320. PBU932 ... Oldham CT 432, PBU932, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Roe H37/28R body, new in 1958. (March 1968, Town Hall, Yorkshire Street, Oldham)

1,321. PBU937 ... Oldham Corporation 437, PBU937, was a Leyland PD2/30, with a Roe H33/28R body, new in August 1958, one of twenty-four which were new in 1958/9. (Mon 6/6/60, Oldham Road, Manchester)

1,322. PBU942 ... Oldham 442, PBU942, a Leyland PD2/30 with Roe H37/28R body new in October 1958. This is strange ground for this bus, at the rear of the Hyde road depot of Manchester Corporation on the famous skid pan, having been transferred to SELNEC and gained a green southern division logo. (Fri 5/7/74, Hyde Road Depot, Manchester)

1,323. PBU945 ... Oldham 445, PBU945, was a Leyland PD2/30 with a Roe H37/28R body new in 1958 which is seen entering Cannon Street Bus Station in Manchester. (Sun 8/2/59, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,324. PBU945 ... Seen in Stevenson Square, Manchester is Oldham 445, PBU945, a Leyland PD2/30 with a Roe H37/28R body new in 1958. (Sun 12/10/58, Stevenson Square, Manchester)

1,325. PBU947 ... Oldham Corporation Passenger Transport Department PBU947 (Fleet No.447) was new in 1958 and was a Leyland PD2/30 with H37/28R Roe bodywork. (1966)

1,326. PBU949 ... PBU949 former Oldham Corporation Roe-bodied 449, Titan PD2/30, now SELNEC 5349 and one of 44 of the chassis type new between 7/58 and 1/59, heads for Manchester on the 90 express route, which linked Rochdale and Manchester. (Fri 16/10/70, Junction of Burnley Lane and Broadway, Chadderton)

1,327. PBU956 ... Oldham Corporation 456, PBU956, was one of ten NCME H37/28R bodied Leyland PD2/30, five of which (456 included) were new in December 1958 and the other five in January 1959. (Mon 1/9/69, Mumps, Oldham)

1,328. PBU959 ... Oldham bought 90 PD2s with tin fronts. They had a variety of bodies, Roe being the favoured builder, but two orders featured Northern Counties bodies, such as PBU959. These didn't quite have the elegance of the Roe body and, when new, suffered by comparison as they weren't lined out, but they were attractive buses. This vehicle has just come back from overhaul at Stockport who made a very nice job of it and it retained many more original features than it would have done if overhauled at Oldham. Because it wasn't a full five-year recertification it has retained Oldham livery as more coats of paint would have been required to ensure the orange and white livery covered the old scheme. (Sun 16/5/71, Wallshaw Street Garage)

1,329. PBU960 ... This Leyland PD2/30 with Northern Counties body and with its distinctive grille was new as Oldham Corporation 460, PBU960, but by January 1972 had reached Paton Brothers, Renfrew via SELNEC PTE 5360. (February 1972, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

1,330. PBU960 ... Oldham 460, PBU960, was a Leyland PD2/30 with a Northern Counties H37/28R body, one of ten new in 1958, which is seen in Cannon Street Bus Station in Manchester. (Sun 18/1/59, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,331. PBU961 ... Oldham 461, PBU961, a Leyland PD2/20 built in 1958 with a Northern Counties H37/28R body. (1963/64, probably at the rear of the Oldham Corporation Depot)

1,332. PDW481 ... Newport Corporation 175, PDW481, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H30/28R body was new in September 1958 and passed to Borough of Newport Transport on 1st April 1974. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

1,333. PDW483 ... Newport Corporation 177, PDW483, was one of 21 Longwell Green H30/28R bodied Leyland PD2/40 new in 1958. (Sat 6/9/69, Upper Dock Street, Newport)

1,334. PDW484 ... Preserved ex-Newport Corporation 178, PDW484, a Leyland PD2/40 with Longwell Green H30/28R body, new in 1958. (Fri 26/8/05, Blaenavon)

1,335. PDW778 ... Newport Corporation 180, PDW778, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H30/28R body, new in December 1958, was withdrawn in November 1971. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

1,336. PDW779 ... Newport Corporation 181, PDW779, was one of 21 Longwell Green H30/28R bodied Leyland PD2/40 new in 1958. (Sat 6/9/69, Upper Dock Street, Newport)

1,337. RVA763 ... Stonier, Goldenhill 4, RVA763, seen here at the Stonier garage in High Street, Goldenhill, was a Leyland PD2/30, with a Northern Counties L31/28RD body. It had been acquired in June 1966 from Hutchison, Overtown, to whom it had been new in 1958. (Sun 20/6/71, High Street, Goldenhill)

1,338. RVD469 ... Seen in Airdrie and new in May 1958 Baxter, Airdrie 69, RVD469, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey L27/28R body and became Scottish Omnibuses HH37 in December 1962. (Wed 29/7/59, Gartlea Road, Airdrie)

1,339. RVD469 ... Baxter, Airdrie 69, RVD469, seen in Main Street, Coatbridge, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey L27/28R body, new in May 1958. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,340. SGD112 ... Glasgow Corporation L210, SGD112, a Leyland Titan PD2/24 with Alexander H33/28R body new in 1958. (July 1972, Renfield Street)

1,341. SVN24 ... Tees-side Railless Traction Board 24, SVN24, was one of a pair (23-24) of Leyland PD2/27s with Roe H33/28R bodies delivered in 1958. It was fitted with Cave-Brown_Cave heating by September 1962 and is seen here at the Exchange in Middlesbrough. It passed to Teesside Municipal Transport in April 1968. (Wed 2/8/67, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,342. SVN24 ... In this view at Middlesbrough depot on the left is Teesside Municipal Transport H224, SVN24, new as Tees-side Railless Traction Board 24, which was a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/27 with Roe H33/28R body with Cave-Brown-Cave heating as enthusiastically adopted by TRTB. (Sun 8/7/73, Middlesbrough Depot, Parliament Road)

1,343. TAX710 ... West Mon moved from maroon to blue from 1969 before the change of name to Islwyn Borough Transport that came following the 1974 local government reorganisation. Still displaying the old name 23, TAX710, was a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Willowbrook L31/28RD bodywork new in June 1958 and is seen at Blackwood depot after withdrawal. (Thu 3/8/78, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

1,344. TAX710 ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 23, TAX710, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Willowbrook L27/28RD body, was new in June 1958. (Sun 4/6/67, Depot, Blackwood)

1,345. TNA492 ... Manchester 3492, TNA492, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Burlingham H37/28R body. (Thu 29/8/63, Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester)

1,346. TNA496 ... Preserved Manchester 3496, TNA496, a Leyland PD2/40 with Burlingham H37/28R body, new in January 1958 (Sun 3/9/17, Heaton Park)

1,347. TNA497 ... Manchester 3497, TNA497, seen in George Street, Manchester was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Burlingham H37/28R body new in February 1958. (Sun 16/2/58, George Street, Manchester)

1,348. TNA499 ... Manchester 3499, TNA499, seen in George Street, Manchester was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Burlingham H37/28R body new in February 1958. (Sun 16/2/58, George Street, Manchester)

1,349. TNA511 ... Manchester 3511, TNA511, a Leyland PD2/40 with Burlingham H37/28R body, new in 1958 (Wed 4/8/65, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,350. TNA520 ... A night view taken at the Nocturnal Heart of the Pennines Rally of the sole survivor of the six Leyland Titan PD2/34s with Burlingham bodies that were new as Manchester 3515-20. 3520, TNA520, was fitted initially with an experimental automatic transmission but now has a semi-automatic gearbox. 3518-20 were unique amongst Leyland Titans in having electro-pneumatic gearbox control, more familiar on the Atlantean. (Sun 25/10/98, Piece Hall, Halifax)

1,351. TNA520 ... Greater Manchester PTE 3520, TNA520, a Leyland Titan PD2/34 built in 1958 with Burlingham H37/28R bodywork. This had been new to Manchester and was making an appearance at the Trans-Pennine Rally. (August 1978, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate)

1,352. UNB521 ... Manchester 3521, UNB521, seen in Cannon Street Bus Station on the 17 service to Rochdale was the first of an order for 110 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro Cammell H37/28R bodies to a special Manchester design with the upright front. (Wed 1/10/58, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,353. UNB524 ... Preserved former Manchester 3524, UNB524, Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H37/28R body, new in October 1958. (Sun 26/6/05, Blackpool)

1,354. UNB524 ... Manchester bought many Metro Cammell bodied Leyland Titan PD2s in the fifties and early sixties. 3524, UNB524, dates from 1958 and is a Leyland Titan PD2/40. Manchester were keen to get the maximum number of passengers on each bus and specified this very upright style of bodywork which was unique to them. (Sun 21/6/09, Chatsworth)

1,355. UNB538 ... Turning from Portland Street into the partly completed "new" Piccadilly Bus Station, as a 95x to terminate there, is Manchester Leyland PD2/40 3538, UNB538, with a Metro Cammell H37/28R body. (Wed 17/9/58, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,356. UNB538 ... Having arrived in Piccadilly as a 95x, Manchester 3538, UNB538, is departing to Fallowfield as a 42x. The Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro Cammell H37/28R body is seen travelling down Portland Street. (Wed 17/9/58, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,357. UNB543 ... Manchester 3543, UNB543, new in 1958, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H37/28R body seen in Lower Mosley Street outside Manchester (L.M.S.) in May 1959. (Sat 16/5/59, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester)

1,358. UNB548 ... GMT 3548, UNB548, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H37/28R bodywork originally Manchester 3548. (Wed 25/5/77, Piccadilly, Manchester)

1,359. UNB549 ... GMT 3549, UNB549, a 1958 Leyland PD2/40/Metro-Cammell H37/28R originally Manchester 3549. (Sat 11/2/78, Yorkshire Street, Oldham)

1,360. UNB556 ... Seen in Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester is Manchester 3556, UNB556, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H37/28R body new in 1958 which is working on the joint service to Glossop operated by S.H.M.D, Ashton, North Western and Manchester. (Sat 14/3/59, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,361. UNB565 ... SELNEC Central 3565, UNB565, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H37/28R body, new to Manchester C.T. (3565) in 1958. (1972/73, Piccadilly/Mosley Street, Manchester)

1,362. UWO688 ... West Mon 13, UWO688, was a Leyland PD2/38 with Willowbrook B31F body, new in 1958 to replace an ageing Leyland Bull. It was fitted with sprag gear to enable it to operate on the Bargoed Hill route, along with Foden HWO590, and was later rebodied as a double decker. (Fri 17/8/62, Hanbury Square, Bargoed)

1,363. VFJ995 ... Exeter Corporation bought this Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Weymann body in 1958 and numbered it 60, VFJ995, in their fleet. In 1970 this bus was renumbered 260 in the Devon General fleet when they took over Exeter. (Sun 4/4/10, Kirkby Stephen)

1,364. VFJ997 ... Exeter put five Leyland PD2/40 Titans with Weymann H31/26R bodies into service in 1958 and the third one, VFJ997, is seen in Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter. (Sat 7/3/70, Lower Hill Barton Road, Exeter.)

1,365. VFJ998 ... Exeter 63, VFJ998, a Weymann H31/26R bodied Leyland PD2/40 was one of five new in mid-1958. (Sun 19/5/68, Exeter)

1,366. WKF204 ... Liverpool L348, WKF204, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1958 with Crossley H33/29R bodywork. (October 1970, South Castle Street, Liverpool)

1,367. XUP474 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 74, XUP474, Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Park Royal H35/28R bodywork. (June 1970, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,368. XUP475 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H136, XUP475, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H35/28R bodywork. New as Stockton Corporation 36, this was working on route K Cambridge Road End Circular in Middlesbrough. (April 1972, Middlesbrough Exchange, Marton Road)

1,369. XUP475 ... Cleveland Transit H136, XUP475, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H35/28R bodywork. (December 1974, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,370. XUP476 ... Cleveland Transit H137, XUP476, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H35/28R bodywork. (December 1974, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,371. XUP476 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H137, XUP476, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 from 1958 with Northern Counties H35/28R bodywork. (September 1971, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,372. XUP477 ... Stockton Corporation 38, XUP477, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H35/26R bodywork. (July 1967, Albert Road, Middlesbrough)

1,373. XUP477 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 38, XUP477, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H35/26R bodywork. (July 1970, High Street, Stockton)

1,374. XUP478 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 39, XUP478, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1958 with Northern Counties H35/26R bodywork. (January 1970, Exchange Bus Station, Middlesbrough)

1,375. YNY922 ... Blue Line, Upminster YNY922 was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey L29/28R body which had been new as Caerphilly U.D.C. 22 in 1958. It passed to Gelligaer U.D.C. in January 1971 and was numbered 21. After withdrawal in 1972 it passed to Blue Line, Upminster in August 1972. It was seen in Station Road, Chingford on its way to the Cub & Scout Jamboree at Gilwell Park, Epping Forest. (Sat 7/7/73, Station Road, Chingford)

1,376. YUP6 ... Stanhope Motor Services YUP6 was a Leyland PD2/10C with a Roe H37/28RD body. It had been new in 1949 as Stanhope L11, a Leyland PS2/3, registered KUP435, with an Associated Coachbuilders C33F body. The chassis was rebuilt with a new chassis frame, given a new chassis number, and rebodied in May 1958. (Thu 31/7/69, Front Street, Stanhope)

1,377. YUP6 ... Stanhope MS YUP6, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 built in 1958 with Roe bodywork. (February 1970, Bondgate, Bishop Auckland)

1,378. YUP6 ... Stanhope MS YUP6, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 built in 1958 with Roe bodywork, taken many years ago. (Frosterley Depot)

1,379. YUP6 ... Stanhope Motor Services YUP6. Originally new to SMS in 1949 as a Leyland Tiger PS2/3 with ACB C33F body, its chassis was rebuilt with new PD2 frames and redesignated as a PD2/10C, then rebodied with this Roe H37/28RD body in 1958. (July 1969, Stanhope Market Place)

1,380. 202BPT ... In this view at Middlesbrough depot on the left is Teesside Municipal Transport H224, SVN24, new as Tees-side Railless Traction Board 24, which was a 1958 Leyland Titan PD2/27 with Roe H33/28R body with Cave-Brown-Cave heating as enthusiastically adopted by TRTB. (Sun 8/7/73, Middlesbrough Depot, Parliament Road)

1,381. 206BPT ... Stockton Corporation 80, 206BPT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 from 1959 with Weymann H35/28R bodywork. (August 1967, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,382. 279DUP ... Cleveland County Playbus 279DUP, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 from 1959 with Weymann bodywork. (March 1975, Stockton)

1,383. 281DUP ... Stockton 89, 281DUP, seen in Middlesbrough, was a Leyland PD2/40, one of eight new in 1959 with Weymann H35/28R bodies. (Wed 2/8/67, Exchange Place, Middlesbrough)

1,384. 281DUP ... Teesside Municipal Transport 89, 281DUP, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1959 with Weymann H35/28R bodywork. (August 1969, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,385. 359CTX ... Gelligaer 21, 359CTX, a Leyland PD2/40, with a Longwell Green L27/28RD body, had been new in 1959, when it was numbered 7, becoming 21 in 1966. (Thu 8/6/67, Hanbury Street, Bargoed)

1,386. 359CTX ... Gelligaer 359CTX was a Leyland PD2/40 with Longwell Green L27/28RD body new in 1959 and carried fleet number 7. (Sun 7/9/69, Gelligaer Garage approach road)

1,387. 3904WE ... Sheffield 904, 3904WE, a 1959 Leyland Titan PD3/1 with Roe bodywork. (Sun 9/9/07, Meadowhall)

1,388. 3908WE ... Sheffield 908, 3908 WE, was one of a batch of 14 Roe H39/30R bodied Leyland PD3/1 new to the 'A' fleet in June and July 1959. (Mon 1/9/69, Harmer Lane, Sheffield)

1,389. 461GTD ... Darwen 24, 461GTD, was a Leyland PD2/31 with an East Lancs H31/28RD body new in 1959. It passed to Blackburn in April 1974. (Mon 26/8/68, Market Street, Darwen)

1,390. 463GTD ... Darwen 26, 463GTD, was a Leyland PD2/31 with an East Lancs H31/28RD body new in 1959. It passed to Blackburn in April 1974. (Mon 26/8/68, Darwen Circus)

1,391. 632GTF ... Widnes 29, 632GTF, a Leyland PD2/40 with an East Lancs H35/28R body was one of two new in February 1959 and is seen in Widnes. (Sat 17/4/71, Victoria Road, Widnes)

1,392. J8587 ... Seen here at the Weighbridge Bus Station is Jersey Motor Transport 22, J8587, a Leyland PD2/31 with a Reading H31/28R body, the first of a pair new in June 1959, the last Reading double deckers delivered to Jersey. (Mon 6/6/66, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier)

1,393. J8588 ... J8588, Jersey Motor Transport 27, was a Leyland PD2/31 with a Reading H31/28R body new in 1959 and was the second Reading double-deck body delivered to J.M.T. (Mon 6/6/66, Weighbridge Bus Station, St Helier)

1,394. NBN431 ... SELNEC Northern 6623, NBN431, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built 1959 with Metro-Cammell H34/28R bodywork. New as Bolton 123, this had found further service as a driver trainer. (June 1973, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

1,395. NHS764 ... McGill's Bus Service workshops with a number of vehicles receiving or awaiting attention. Among those visible are (l to r) NHS582L, NHS764, XHS923H and GVD47. (c.1973, McGill's depot, Muriel Street, Barrhead)

1,396. NHS764 ... McGill, Barrhead NHS764, a Leyland PD2/30 with a Massey H33/28R body, new in March 1959, was seen in St. James Street, Paisley. (Tue 12/4/60, St. James Street, Paisley)

1,397. PDW992 ... Newport Corporation 51, PDW992, a Leyland PD2/40, was new in March 1959, and had a Longwell Green H30/28R body. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

1,398. PDW997 ... Newport Corporation 56, PDW997, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H30/28R body was new in March 1959. It was withdrawn in May 1972 (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

1,399. SDW133 ... Newport 57, SDW133, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H30/28R body dating from 1959. (Wed 1/3/72, Hove Avenue, Newport)

1,400. SDW134 ... Newport Corporation 58, SDW134, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green H30/28R body new in November 1959. (Mon 5/6/67, Dock Street, Newport)

1,401. SGD10 ... In 1959 Glasgow Corporation bought this Leyland Titan PD2/24 with bodywork by the corporation L108, SGD10. In December 1975 it was converted to an open top bus after accident damage and after service with Glasgow Corporation's successors it was sold into preservation in 1989 - around this time it was re-registered HSK953. (July 2001, Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh)

1,402. SGD26 ... Glasgow L124, SGD26, was a Leyland PD2/24 with a GCT H33/28R body, new in 1959, and was seen at Baillieston. (Sat 1/8/70, Baillieston, Glasgow)

1,403. SGD260 ... Glasgow Corporation SGD260, in its heyday L258, a Leyland Alexander body PD2/24 entering service in 1959 and converted to a tow wagon around 1970. (mid 1970s, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow)

1,404. SGD37 ... Three versions of the Glasgow livery. DUS471 in the orange and green with a thin cream band, L135, SGD37, in the chrome yellow and green with a thin cream band and an unidentified one in the traditional orange/cream/green livery. (Sat 9/4/60)

1,405. SGD37 ... Glasgow L135 and DR29 are seen on the forecourt of Larkfield garage. L135, SGD37, was a Leyland PD2/24 with a Glasgow CT H33/28R body new in 1959, whilst DR29, DUS470, was a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 as number 165, with a Brush H30/26R body. (Sat 9/4/60, Larkfield Garage, Glasgow)

1,406. SVN24 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H224, SVN24, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1959 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (December 1970, South Bank Depot)

1,407. SVN25 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H225, SVN25, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1959 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (May 1972, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,408. SVN26 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H226, SVN26, was one of a pair (25-26) of Leyland PD2/27s with Roe H33/28R bodies delivered to Teesside Railless Traction Board in 1959. It was fitted with Cave-Brown-Cave heating by September 1962 and passed to Teesside Municipal Transport in April 1968. By the time of this shot at Middlesbrough Exchange it had been fitted with a modified front end structure. (Mon 24/4/72, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,409. TVA70 ... Baxter, Airdrie 70, TVA70, was a Leyland PD2/41 with a Massey L27/28R body, one of four new in 1959. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,410. TVA71 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 71, TVA71, was one of four Leyland PD2/41s with Massey L27/28R bodies new in 1959 and is seen in Coatbridge (Sat 31/7/65, Bank Street, Coatbridge)

1,411. TVA71 ... Baxter, Airdrie 71, TVA71, was a Leyland PD2/41 with a Massey L27/28R body, one of four new in 1959. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,412. TVD72 ... Baxter, Airdrie 72, TVD72, was a Leyland PD2/41 with a Massey L27/28R body, one of four new in 1959. (Thu 20/6/63, Bank Street, Coatbridge)

1,413. TVD73 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 73, TVD73, was one of four Leyland PD2/41s with Massey L27/28R bodies new in 1959 and is seen in Coatbridge (Sat 31/7/65, Church Street, Coatbridge)

1,414. UNB587 ... Manchester 3587, UNB587, seen about to turn right from Cannon Street into Corporation Street, to travel northbound, was one of an order for 110 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro Cammell H37/28R bodies to a special Manchester design with the upright front. (Sun 1/3/59, Cannon Street, Manchester)

1,415. UNB588 ... Manchester 3588, UNB588, seen in Cannon Street was one of an order for 110 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro Cammell H37/28R bodies to a special Manchester design with the upright front. (Sun 1/3/59, Cannon Street, Manchester)

1,416. UNB592 ... A rear view of Manchester 3592, UNB592, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro Cammell H37/28R body which is seen at Moston, Ben Brierley. (Sat 23/5/59, Moston, Manchester)

1,417. UNB615 ... SELNEC Central 3615, UNB615, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H37/28R body, new to Manchester CTD in 1959, with an unidentified 1956 PD2/12 (34xx) version to its nearside. (1970s, Ashton Bus Station)

1,418. UWO688 ... West Mon 13, UWO688, the Leyland PD2/38 fitted with a Willowbrook B31F body when new in 1959 was rebodied with a Massey L27/28RD body in July 1966 following the cessation of the Bargoed Hill route. (Sun 7/9/69, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

1,419. UWO688 ... West Monmouthshire 13, UWO688, was a Leyland Titan PD2/41 with Willowbrook body new in March 1959 and rightly well-discussed on SCT61. (Tue 13/4/71, Tredegar Bus Station)

1,420. UWO688 ... West Mon 13, UWO688, was the Leyland PD2/41 with a Massey L27/28RD body dating from 1966. It was originally fitted with a Willowbrook B31F when new in 1959 to operate the infamous Bargoed Hill route which was unsuitable for double-deck operation. (1967, Depot, Blackwood)

1,421. UWO688 ... By the time of this photograph West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 13, UWO688, a Leyland PD2/41 new in March 1959, sported the new Massey L27/28RD body with which it had re-entered service in July 1966. (Sat 6/9/69, Cardiff Bus Station)

1,422. WCD51 ... Brighton Corporation Transport WCD51, a 1959 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H61R body, on a running day at Hove, Sussex (1980s, King George V Avenue, Hove)

1,423. WCD53 ... Despite the growth of one-man-operation in the 1970s Paton Brothers, Renfrew continued to buy second-hand double deckers for much of their contract work. Leyland PD2s with "Orion" bodies were plentiful: WCD53 in the foreground had come from Brighton Corporation, while MCO659 and NDR91 had been new to Plymouth. Tin-fronted LFS438 had been new to Edinburgh Corporation but had come via A1 Service and Silver Fox, Glasgow. (1973, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

1,424. WCD53 ... Paton Bros WCD53 was a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H33/28R bodywork which had been new to Brighton as their 53 in May 1959. It was acquired by Patons in August 1973 and, after withdrawal in June 1975, it was purchased by the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Group for spares and was scrapped in October of the same year. (c.1974, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

1,425. WCD55 ... Brighton 55, WCD55, a Leyland PD2/37 with a Weymann H33/28R body, new in 1959, is seen at Old Steine in Brighton. (Sun 19/4/59, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,426. WCD71 ... Seen at Old Steine in Brighton is a very new looking Brighton 71, WCD71, a Leyland PD2/37 with a Weymann H33/28R body, one of twenty that entered service in 1959. (Sun 19/4/59, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,427. WCD72 ... Stevenson, Uttoxeter, 24 WCD72, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1959 with Weymann H33/28R bodywork. This had been new as Brighton 72 but had been withdrawn by Stevenson when photographed. (June 1981, Stevenson's Garage, Spath)

1,428. WCD73 ... Rear view of Brighton Corporation 73, WCD73, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H61R body, new in 1959 (Sun 12/4/64, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,429. WCD73 ... Brighton Corporation 73, WCD73, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H33/28R body, new in March 1959. (Sun 12/4/64, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,430. WCD75 ... Paton Bros WCD75, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, which was new to Brighton Corporation in March 1959 as their 75. It was acquired by Patons in August 1973 and withdrawn in June 1975. (mid 1970s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

1,431. WCD76 ... Brighton 76, WCD76, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Weymann H33/28R body new in 1959 and is seen at Old Steine in Brighton. (Sun 19/4/59, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,432. WCD77 ... Brighton Corporation 77, WCD77, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H61R body, new in 1959. (Sun 14/3/65, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,433. WCD77 ... Brighton Corporation 77, WCD77, a 1959 Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann 61 seat rear entrance body. (1961, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,434. WCD77 ... Brighton Corporation 77, WCD77 .......in a recent post regarding opo use of the Corporation's PD2s Malcolm Pelling mentioned the failed attempt to convert one of the rear entrance PD2s to forward entrance for opo use. (Wed 12/1/72, Lewes Road Garage Yard from Bear Road)

1,435. WCD80 ... Brighton Corporation 80, WCD80, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H33/28R body, new in 1959. (July 1970, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,436. WTM153 ... Luton 153, WTM153, the first of five Leyland PD2/30s with Weymann L27/28R bodies delivered in April/May 1959. (Winter 1968/9, Chesford Road/Wandon Close, Stopsley, Luton)

1,437. XGB779 ... Smith, Barrhead (Scottish Cooperative Wholesale Society) XGB779 was a Leyland PD2/30 with an Alexander L31/28R body new in 1959. (Wed 19/6/63, Cotton Street, Paisley)

1,438. XGB779 ... Seen in Cotton Street, Paisley is Smith, Barrhead XGB779, a Leyland PD2/30 with an Alexander L31/26R body new in 1959. Behind is a Leyland bodied PD2 of Smith's. (Tue 12/4/60, Cotton Street, Paisley)

1,439. XWO473 ... XWO473 was number 24 in the West Mon fleet and was a Leyland PD2/40 with Longwell Green L27/28RD body, new in 1959. (Sun 7/9/69, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

1,440. 158ATM ... United Counties 818, 158ATM, is pursued by 826, 166EMJ, across the Regent Link flyover in Luton. (early 1970s, Regent Link Flyover, Luton)

1,441. 160ANM ... Luton Corporation Leyland Titan PD2/30 with East Lancs lowbridge body 160, 160ANM, dating from 1960, being in a batch of five, 158-162 (158-162 ANM). (October 1960, Park Street Garage, Luton)

1,442. 162ANM ... 162ANM was a Leyland PD2/30 with an East Lancs L27/28R body new as Luton 162 and was the last of five new in 1960, following the delivery of five Weymann bodied examples in 1959. (Sat 3/12/60, Luton)

1,443. 192OTB ... Rossendale 44, 192OTB, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs H31/28R body. new to Haslingden as their number 14 in June 1960. (Sat 2/8/80, Rawtenstall depot)

1,444. 20NTD ... Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation 20, 20NTD, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Roe H37/28R body, new in 1960 (Wed 4/8/65, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,445. 21NTD ... Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation 21, 21NTD, a 1960 Leyland PD2/40 with Roe body. (1963, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,446. 225LRB ... Chesterfield 225, 225LRB, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Weymann bodywork. (Sun 11/9/05, Sheffield)

1,447. 227LRB ... Three Chesterfield Corporation Leyland Titans with Weymann bodywork. 227, 227LRB, was a PD2/30 with H35/28R body, new in 1960 while 70 and 69 (70SRB/69SRB) were PD2A/30's with L30/28RD bodies, new in 1961. (1973, Stonegravels Garage, Chesterfield)

1,448. 229LRB ... Chesterfield Corporation 229, 229LRB, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Weymann Orion body, new in 1960. (Summer 1973, Stonegravels Garage, Chesterfield)

1,449. 234LRB ... Weymann H33/28RD bodywork was carried by Chesterfield 234, 234LRB, a 1960 Leyland PD2/30 seen near the Bus Station in Chesterfield. (Fri 14/4/72, Beetwell Street, Chesterfield)

1,450. 33MTD ... Morecambe switched to Leyland for deliveries in 1960 - 87, 33MTD, is a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with front entrance Massey body. A Park Royal bodied AEC Regent III is seen in the background. (August 1973, Morecambe Battery)

1,451. 33MTD ... Former Morecambe & Heysham Corporation 87, 33MTD, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F body, new in 1960, but now in Lancaster City Transport livery. (Sat 30/8/75, Marine Road West, Morecambe)

1,452. 34MTD ... Morecambe & Heysham's 88, 34MTD, a Leyland PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F bodywork new in 1960. Taken on promenade at Morecambe in August 1972. (Mon 28/8/72, Marine Road Central, Morecambe)

1,453. 34MTD ... Morecambe & Heysham 88, 34MTD, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F body, new in 1960. (Marine Road West, Morecambe)

1,454. 35MTD ... Lancaster 89, 35MTD, is a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F bodywork, new in 1960 to Morecambe & Heysham Corporation. (Sat 13/9/75, Marine Road East, Bare)

1,455. 48NTD ... Lytham St. Annes 65, 48NTD, a Leyland PD2/30 with a Metro Cammell H35/28R body had been new in June 1960. (Tue 27/8/68, Lytham Square)

1,456. 49NTD ... Lytham St. Annes Corporation 66, 49NTD, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Metro Cammell Orion highbridge body, new in 1960. (Spring 1971, Lytham/St. Annes)

1,457. 50NTD ... Seen peering from the stygian gloom of Blackpool's bus station is Lytham St Annes 67, 50NTD, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Metro Cammell bodywork, one of 6 bought in 1960. It is on the joint service between Blackpool and Lytham (Thu 16/8/73, Blackpool Bus Station)

1,458. 751HNY ... Gelligaer 23, 751HNY, was a Longwell Green L27/28RD bodied Leyland PD2/40 new, as number 14, in 1960. (Sun 7/9/69, Gelligaer Garage approach road)

1,459. 751HNY ... Gelligaer 751HNY was the sole new vehicle delivered in 1960 and was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Longwell Green L27/28RD body. (Tue 6/6/67, Hanbury Street, Bargoed)

1,460. 762HPT ... Teesside Municipal Transport 43, 762HPT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1960/1 with Weymann H35/28R bodywork. Carrying a white "N" between fleet number and registration plate to denote Stockton depot. New as Stockton Corporation 43. (July 1970, Stockton High Street)

1,461. 950RTB ... Accrington 155, 950RTB, Leyland PD2/31 with East Lancs H35/28R body, one of two new in 1960 (Mon 19/4/71, St. James Square, Bacup)

1,462. 9667VX ... Colchester Corporation 24, 9667VX, a Leyland Titan PD2/31 with Massey H33/28R body, new in November 1960. (Fri 27/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

1,463. 9667VX ... Wessex Coaches, Morecambe 9667VX and 9671VX, Leyland Titan PD2/31s with Massey H33/28R bodies, new to Colchester Corporation (24 and 28) in 1960. (1972, Heysham)

1,464. 9668VX ... Former Colchester Corporation 25, 9668VX, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD2/31 with Massey bodywork seen after sale to Lonsdale Coaches of Morecambe (1977, Heysham)

1,465. 9669VX ... This Leyland PD2/31, with a Massey H33/28R body, was Colchester 26, 9669VX, and was one of five which were new in 1960. (Sat 28/3/64, Mile End Road, Colchester)

1,466. 9671VX ... 9671VX was the last of five Leyland PD2/31s with Massey H33/28R bodies and entered service as Colchester 28 in 1960. (Sat 28/3/64, Mile End Road, Colchester)

1,467. GJP19 ... Wigan Corporation 144, GJP19, a Leyland Titan PD3/2 with Massey H41/31F body, new in 1960. (September 1973, Wigan)

1,468. JBG536 ... Birkenhead 36, JBG536, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey H35/28R body. (Tue 27/8/63, Woodside, Birkenhead)

1,469. JEF708 ... Prior to buying Bristol RELLs, West Hartlepool bought several batches of Roe bodied Leyland Titans. Seen here is 8, JEF708, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD2/40. (1972, Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

1,470. JEF911 ... West Hartlepool 11, JEF911, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1960 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. (August 1967, Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

1,471. MCP226 ... Halifax JOC 226, MCP226, a 1960 Leyland PD2/37 with Metro-Cammell H40/32F body, parked in the sun while the crew survey the churchyard. (June 1968, High Street, Queensbury, Bradford)

1,472. MJX25 ... Halifax Corporation 25, MJX25, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, new in 1960. (May possibly have been taken in the early days of WYPTE). (1974, Bank Edge Road/Furness Drive, Halifax)

1,473. MJX25 ... W.Y.P.T.E. 25, MJX25, seen in one of the experimental liveries, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Metro Cammell H36/28F body, new as Halifax 25. (Skircoat Garage, Halifax)

1,474. MJX28 ... Halifax Corporation 28, MJX28, Leyland PD2/37 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, new in 1960 (July 1968, Wainstalls Road, Wainstalls)

1,475. MJX28 ... Halifax 28, MJX28, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Metro-Cammell bodywork loads in the old Crossfields bus station in its home town. (Fri 21/4/72, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

1,476. MMN12 ... Isle of Man Road Services 12, MMN12, was an all-Leyland PD2/1, and 47, MMN297, was a newly withdrawn Leyland HR40 with a Weymann B40F body, both dating from 1950. (Fri 5/9/75, Ramsey Bus Station, Isle of Man)

1,477. MRT1978 ... Bombay Transport 278T, MRT1978, is an Ashok Leyland product based on the PD2 with a typically Indian body of seven bay construction. (Sun 7/2/82, Bombay)

1,478. NCK757 ... Preston 5 NCK757, seen in Kingston Road, Stoneleigh, at the junction with Stoneleigh Park Road, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Leyland H30/26R body which had been rebuilt to PD3/6 length by Preston, with the body extended and rebuilt to seat H38/32F, and which was en-route to Epsom for the Derby Day meeting. (Wed 4/6/80, Kingston Road, Stoneleigh)

1,479. OCS123 ... Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1589, OCS123, a Leyland PD3/3 with a Burlingham L35/32R body was seen in Barrhead. (Sat 31/7/65, Glasgow Road, Barrhead)

1,480. PDJ816 ... Rear view of ex St. Helens 16, PDJ816, Leyland PD2A/30 with Metro-Cammell H36/28R body new in 1962. (1974/75, Wigan Bus Station)

1,481. PJA913 ... Stockport 343, PJA913 was the first of ten Longwell Green H32/28R bodied Leyland PD2/30s delivered in 1960 and fitted, unusually - although not so for Stockport, with wind down window ventilators to the saloon windows. (Sat 30/3/68, below Wellington Road South, Stockport)

1,482. PJA917 ... Stockport Corporation bought a batch of Leyland Titan PD2/30s in 1960 that carried unusually for Stockport Longwell Green bodywork which carries more than a hint of ECW about it. 347, PJA917, is seen as 5947 in the Greater Manchester fleet in 1978 shortly before withdrawal. (1978, Chestergate)

1,483. PJA917 ... GMT 5947, PJA917, a 1960 Leyland PD2/Longwell Green ex-Stockport 347. (Mon 2/10/78, Mersey Square/Chestergate, Stockport)

1,484. SGD327 ... During the building of part of the inner ring road, New City Road, where the SMT sales premises can be seen, was closed off and traffic diverted onto temporary roads which connected to Cambridge Street. This resulted in buses bouncing their way towards the city as the passengers on L325, SGD327 Leyland PD2/24 with GCT body are experiencing! (Sun 26/5/74, re-aligned New City Road,Glasgow)

1,485. VVD74 ... Baxter, Airdrie 74, VVD74, seen in Main Street, Coatbridge, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Massey L29/27F body new in 1960. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,486. WBS2080 ... Calcutta State Transport Corporation WBS2080, an Ashok Leyland PD2 still in half cab single entrance layout and with the traditional Indian style body, displaying a novel take on half drop windows. (Nov 1978, Calcutta)

1,487. WVA75 ... Baxter, Airdrie 75, WVA75, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Massey L29/27F body new in May 1960 which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH43 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Water Street, Coatbridge)

1,488. WVA75 ... Baxter, Airdrie 75, WVA75, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Massey L29/27F body new in May 1960. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,489. XVA276 ... Baxter (Scottish Omnibuses) 76, XVA276, was a Leyland PD2/37 with Massey L29/27F body seen in Airdrie. It was new in 1960. (Sat 1/8/70, Airdrie)

1,490. XVA276 ... Baxter, Airdrie 76, XVA276, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Massey L29/27F body new in June 1960 and had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH44 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Water Street, Coatbridge)

1,491. 260BAX ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 21, 260BAX, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey L27/28RD body, new in 1961. (Thu 8/6/67, High Street, Blackwood)

1,492. 305TR ... Southampton 305, 305TR, is one of the batch of Leyland Titan PD2/27 with Park Royal's delightful H37/29R bodywork. She was delivered in March 1961 and withdrawn in 1975. (March 1974, Vincent's Walk, Southampton)

1,493. 307TR ... Paton Bros 307TR, a Leyland PD2/27 with Park Royal H37/29R which was new to Southampton Corporation in March 1961 as their 307. Patons owned three of these between November 1975 and withdrawal in July 1977. (mid 1970s, Paton's Depot, Tower Garage, Ferry Road, Renfrew)

1,494. 5010CD ... Brighton Corporation 10, 5010CD, a Leyland PD2/37 with a Weymann H37/27F body dating from 1961. (circa 1975, Brighton Station)

1,495. 5012CD ... Brighton Corporation 12, 5012CD, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H64F body new in 1961. (Sun 12/4/64, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,496. 517RKR ... Maidstone Corporation 17, 517RKR, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Massey H61R body, new in 1961 (Sat 23/10/65, Upper Stone Street, Maidstone)

1,497. 562RTF ... 562RTF is Widnes Corporation 31, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs H35/28R body and dates from 1961. Preserved by the North West Transport Museum, it was being used as a shuttle service for the Rainhill model railway show when photographed. (Sun 2/3/14, Weaver Ave, Rainhill)

1,498. 901LRR ... Barton Transport, Chilwell 901, 901LRR, had a Barton BTD2 chassis rebuilt from Barton 577, KAL 374, a Leyland PD1A, given a new chassis number and fitted with a new NCME FL37/33F body, one of six similar vehicles 'new' in December 1961. (Sat 28/3/70, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham)

1,499. HEO273 ... Barrow Corporation 134, EO9061, and 3, HEO273, were new in November 1949, and November 1961 respectively. (Thu 5/8/65, Duke Street, Barrow)

1,500. HEO274 ... Barrow 104, HEO274, a 1961 Leyland PD2A/27/Massey (Tue 28/6/77, Harrel Lane, Barrow)

1,501. HEO276 ... Barrow Corporation 6, HEO276, a Leyland PD2A/27 had a Massey H37/27F body and was one of ten new in 1961. It was renumbered to 106 in 1970. (Thu 5/8/65, Schneider Square, Barrow)

1,502. HEO278 ... Eynon's HEO278, a 1961 Leyland PD2A/27 with Massey H37/27F bodywork formerly Barrow Corporation 108. (Thu 31/3/83, Trimsaran)

1,503. HEO279 ... Barrow 109, HEO279, a 1961 Leyland PD2A/27/Massey (Tue 28/6/77, West Shore, Walney Island)

1,504. JBG543 ... Birkenhead Transport 43, JBG543, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1961 with Massey H35/28R bodywork, one of a batch of 15. (March 1970, Woodside, Birkenhead)

1,505. LCM459 ... Birkenhead 59, LCM459, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1961 with East Lancs H37/28R bodywork, one of an order of 15. (March 1970, Woodside, Birkenhead)

1,506. PBN655 ... Former Bolton 137, PBN655, was a Leyland PD2/27 with an Metro Cammell FH35/27F from 1961. Here it is seen as Selnec 6637 acting as a Driver Training Bus. (1974, Rochdale)

1,507. PBN655 ... S.E.L.N.E.C. 6637, PBN655, was a Leyland PD2/27 with a Metro Cammell FH35/27F body seen in Bury. (Sat 17/4/71, Knowsley Street, Bury)

1,508. PBN659 ... SELNEC Northern 6641, PBN659, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1961 with less common Metro-Cammell FH35/27F bodywork, new as Bolton 141. (October 1972, Shifnal Street, Bolton)

1,509. PBN659 ... Bolton 141, PBN659, a 1961 Leyland Titan PD2/27 with Metro Cammell FH35/27F body parades with longer and more conventional 152, SBN752, a PD3/4 / East Lancs H41/32F new in April of the same year. (Sat 31/3/73, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

1,510. PBN660 ... Bolton Corporation 142, PBN660, a 1961 Leyland Titan PD2/27 with full fronted Metro Cammell body. (1971, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton)

1,511. PDJ816 ... Merseyside PTE 16, PDJ816 a 1961 Leyland PD2A/30 with Weymann H36/28R bodywork formerly St. Helens Corporation (Wed 20/7/77, Warrington)

1,512. RFE416 ... Lincoln City 89, RFE416, a 1961 Leyland Titan PD2/41 with Roe bodywork. When new it carried this light green and cream livery which was actually the wrong shade of green for Lincoln. (1992, Piece Hall, Halifax)

1,513. RFE416 ... Lincoln 89, RFE416, was one of four Leyland PD2/41s with Roe H33/28R bodies delivered in 1961. (Sun 13/8/67, Lincoln)

1,514. RFE416 ... Lincoln 89, RFE416, is the preserved Leyland PD2/41 with Roe H33/28R body dating from 1961. (August 1989, Sandtoft)

1,515. RFE416 ... Preserved RFE416, a Titan PD2/41 with Roe H33/28R body new to Lincoln Corporation in 6/61 as fleetnumber 89 and part of a batch numbered 88-91 registered RFE415/6 and SFE117/20. (Sun 6/11/11, Lincoln Road Transport Museum, North Hykeham)

1,516. UDW837 ... Newport Corporation 64, UDW837, was one of five Leyland PD2/40 with Longwell Green H30/28R bodywork new in 1961. (Sat 6/9/69, Cardiff Bus Station)

1,517. UWM44 ... Southport Corporation 44, UWM44, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Weymann H37/27F body and was seen in Lord Street. (Sat 15/4/72, Lord Street, Southport)

1,518. VDB593 ... Stockport represents one of the group's favourite operators; as I didn't manage any Corporation photos I'm pleased to have one in traditional livery. 362, VDB593, was their highest-numbered bus and part of a batch of ten. (Fri 17/8/73, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,519. XUH368 ... Cardiff 368, XUH368, was one of five MCCW Orion H36/28R bodied Leyland PD2A/30 new in November 1961. (Sat 6/9/69, Cardiff Bus Station)

1,520. XUH370 ... Cardiff 370, XUH370, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Metro-Cammell H36/28R body, new in 1961. (c.Oct 1971, Tudor Street, Cardiff)

1,521. YAJ27 ... Teesside Municipal Transport 27, YAJ27, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1961 with Roe H33/29R bodywork. (April 1969, Wood Street, Middlesbrough)

1,522. YAJ27 ... Cleveland Transit H227, YAJ27, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1961 with Roe H35/28R bodywork, new as TRTB 27. (May 1975, Exchange Bus Station, Middlesbrough)

1,523. YAJ28 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H228, YAJ28, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1961 with Roe H35/28R bodywork. (August 1970, Wilson Street, Middlesbrough)

1,524. YAJ28 ... Teesside Railless Traction Board No.4 GAJ14 passing the depot, off to the left. It was a Sunbeam F4 with a Roe H35/26R body, new in 1950 and rebodied in 1963. (Whitsuntide 1966, South Bank Depot)

1,525. YAJ28 ... Teesside Municipal Transport H228, YAJ28, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 from 1961 with Roe H35/28R bodywork. (March 1971, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,526. YVD77 ... Baxter, Airdrie 77, YVD77, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Massey L29/27F body new in May 1961. (Thu 20/6/63, Main Street, Coatbridge)

1,527. YVD77 ... A Leyland PD2 with what looks like a Massey Lowbridge body. Can anybody identify this bus please. It is a poor quality slide of mine and I am indebt to John Stringer for his efforts in scanning and improving it considerably from its original condition. The registration number looks like TVD 77 or possibly TYD 77 and the layout of the destination indicator looks to be quite unusual. (1970s)

1,528. YWS618 ... Edinburgh Corporation 618, YWS618, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1961/2 with Alexander H37/29R bodywork. (June 1970, Princes Street)

1,529. 101UTU ... SHMD PD2 1, 101UTU, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland PD2/37 at Ashton Bus Station. This is after the formation of the PTE, although the bus is still in SHMD livery and does not even carry its PTE fleet number. (Ashton Bus Station)

1,530. 104UTU ... SELNEC Southern 5604, 104UTU, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built 1962 with Northern Counties H36/28F bodywork, new as SHMD 4. (April 1973, Ashton Bus Station)

1,531. 126AHR ... Thamesdown 126, 126AHR, a Leyland PD2A/24 with Weymann H37/28R body, new to Swindon in 1962 (late 1970s, Fleming Way, Swindon)

1,532. 192OTB ... Haslingden 14, 192OTB, is that quintissential Lancashire bus, an East Lancs bodied Leyland Titan PD2, in this instance a 1960 PD2/40. (1997, Heart of the Pennines Rally, Halifax)

1,533. 203CWO ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 14, 203CWO, was one of a pair of Leyland PD2/40 with Massey L27/28RD bodywork new in March 1962 and which transferred to the new Islwyn Borough Transport as a result of local government reorganisation on 1 April 1974. (Sun 7/9/69, Blackwood Depot)

1,534. 204CWO ... West Mon purchased buses in ones and twos at regular intervals and in March 1962 took delivery of a pair of Leyland PD2/40s with Massey L27/28RD bodywork registered 203CWO and 204CWO which under their gap filling numbering scheme were numbered 14 and 27 respectively. Still in service in 1978, 27 is seen at Blackwood depot. (Thu 3/8/78, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

1,535. 204CWO ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 27, 204CWO, the second one of a pair new in 1962, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey L27/28RD body. (Thu 8/6/67, High Street, Blackwood)

1,536. 20UKK ... Maidstone Corporation 20, 20UKK, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body new in 1962. (Sat 1/1/66, top of High Street, Maidstone)

1,537. 20UKK ... Ashfield Caravan Centre, Burton upon Trent, 20UKK, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1962 with Massey bodywork. New as Maidstone Corporation 20, this was finding rather undignified use as advertising hoarding in Burton. (August 1980, Burton upon Trent)

1,538. 225YTB ... SELNEC Southern 5425, 225YTB, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built 1962 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. This had been new as Ashton under Lyne 25. (April 1973, Ashton Bus Station)

1,539. 227YTB ... Departing from Lower Mosley Street Bus Station in Manchester is Ashton 27, 227YTB, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Roe H37/28R body. (Sat 12/4/69, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,540. 228YTB ... Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation 28, 228YTB, was one of eight Roe H37/28R bodied Leyland PD2/40, four of which were new in April 1962 (28 included) and four in May 1962, although all eight were actually delivered in April 1962. (Mon 1/9/69, Ashton-under-Lyne Bus Station)

1,541. 23ACD ... Preserved Brighton Corporation 23, 23ACD, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H37/27F body, new in January 1963 and operated by them until 1978. (Sun 17/7/05, Medstead Station)

1,542. 3168ED ... Warrington 83, 3168ED, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with East Lancashire H37/28R bodywork. (October 1970, Winwick Street)

1,543. 325AOW ... Southampton 325, 325AOW returns us to the Park Royal shoebox design, this time on the Leyland PD2A/27. She was new to Southampton in 1962, and we see her in the gyratory section of Vincent's Walk on a sunny January lunchtime in 1976. (January 1976, Vincent's Walk, Southampton)

1,544. 435XTF ... Morecambe's last new double deckers prior to amalgamation with Lancaster in 1974 were a pair of Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2A/27s new in 1962. 90, 435XTF, is seen at the Battery bus park. (August 1973, Morecambe Battery)

1,545. 435XTF ... Morecambe and Heysham bought their last new double deckers in 1962, a pair of Leyland Titan PD2A/27s with front entrance Massey bodywork. Seen at the Battery Hotel wearing Lancaster City Council colours is 90, 435XTF. (1977, Morecambe Battery)

1,546. 482EFJ ... In this animated scene at what I assume is Exeter bus station, Exeter 82, 482EFJ, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H31/26R body, leaves for Broadclyst to the north-east of the City. It’s being followed by a van belonging to the Devon General Parcels Service, pulling round the back of one of that fleet’s AEC Reliances. On the left, a Grey Cars Willowbrook Viscount-bodied AEC Reliance is trying to drum up business. (Exeter Bus & Coach Station)

1,547. 483EFJ ... Exeter Corporation were acquired by Devon General in 1970. The fleet was a mixture of Guy and Leyland chassis with bodywork by Massey and Weymann. Seen after withdrawal by Devon General is Exeter 83, 483EFJ, a 1962 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey bodywork. (Wed 14/5/80, Sherburn in Elmet)

1,548. 8289TD ... This view taken inside the Widnes garage shows two of the Widnes PD2/40s, 33 (238WTD) and 34 (8289TD). These were withdrawn in 1978 and 1979 respectively. (Sun 24/2/74, Widnes Garage)

1,549. 8289TD ... Widnes Corporation 34, 8289TD, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with East Lancashire H36/28R bodywork. (June 1970, St Paul's Road, Widnes)

1,550. 8630PT ... Cleveland Transit H200, 8630PT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (August 1974, High Street, Stockton)

1,551. 8632PT ... Teesside Municipal Transport H202, 8632PT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (September 1970, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,552. 8636PT ... Cleveland Transit H206, 8636PT, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (March 1977, Marton Road / Exchange Bus Station, Middlesbrough)

1,553. JJP502 ... Weardale MS JJP502, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1962 with Massey H37/27F bodywork. New as Wigan 35, it passed to GMPTE, becoming 3244, and then went to East Staffordshire 8 before arriving at Weardale. (Sun 12/4/81, Stanhope Depot)

1,554. JJP502 ... After several batches of PD3s Wigan went back to the PD2 for their next deliveries. Seen in central Wigan is 35, JJP502, a 1962 Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with curvacious Massey bodywork. (1975, Wigan)

1,555. JJP502 ... Weardale MS JJP502, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1962 with Massey H37/27F bodywork, taken at many years ago. New as Wigan 35. (Frosterley Depot)

1,556. JJP503 ... OK Motor Services JJP503, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1962 with Massey H37/27F bodywork. (September 1976, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,557. JJP505 ... GMT 3247, JJP505, a 1962 Leyland PD2A/27 with Massey H37/27F bodywork, formerly Wigan Corporation No. 145 (Mon 1/9/75, Woodford Church)

1,558. MCM975 ... Ex-Birkenhead 75, MCM975, 1962 Leyland PD2/40/Massey H35/30R. This is the former Birkenhead PD2 that was used as an office by a car dealer in Sussex. (Sun 24/9/89, Uckfield)

1,559. MCM975 ... Two former municipal stalwarts can be seen in this shot taken at Lancaster's 75th anniversary rally in 1978. Manchester 3245, JND646, is a 1951 Leyland Titan PD2/3 with Metro Cammell bodywork and next is a later Birkenhead example 75, MCM975, a 1962 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with curvacious Massey bodywork. (Sun 16/7/78, Hornsea Pottery, Lancaster)

1,560. MEF615 ... Hartlepool Borough Transport 15, MEF615, a Leyland PD2/40 with Roe H37/28R bodywork stands in the slightly faded splendour of Seaton Carew's art deco bus station. It was new to West Hartlepool Corporation in October 1962 and in 1974 it was fitted with platform doors. It survived until 1979. (c. 1973, Seaton Carew Bus Station)

1,561. MEF617 ... Hartlepool Borough Transport 17, MEF617, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. (September 1977, Victoria Road, Hartlepool)

1,562. MEF617 ... Hartlepool 17, MEF617, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Roe H37/28R body, seen at Port Clarence. (Wed 31/7/68, Port Clarence)

1,563. MEF618 ... Hartlepool Borough Transport 18, MEF618, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1962 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. (September 1970, off Lynn Street, Hartlepool)

1,564. NVD861 ... This Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body was Baxter, Airdrie 61, NVD861, which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH31 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, Bank Street, Coatbridge)

1,565. NVD861 ... Baxter, Airdrie 61, NVD861, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body new in November 1956 which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH31 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number whilst also carrying its S.O.L. fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, East Canal Street, Coatbridge)

1,566. NVD862 ... Baxter, Airdrie 62, NVD862, was a Leyland PD2/10 with a Massey L27/28R body new in November 1956 which had been acquired by Scottish Omnibuses in December 1962 with the Baxter business and numbered HH32 but retained its Baxter livery and fleet number. (Thu 20/6/63, East Canal Street, Coatbridge)

1,567. PCB25 ... Blackburn Corporation 25, PCB25, was a Leyland PD2A/24 with East Lancs H35/28R body, one of 12 new in 1962 (9) and 1963 (3). (Mon 1/9/69, Blackburn Station Bus Station)

1,568. PCB31 ... Blackburn Corporation 31, PCB31, Leyland Titan PD2 / East Lancs H35/28R, standing out amongst a sea of Atlanteans ! (Sat 2/8/80, Blackburn, adjoining the railway station)

1,569. PDJ813 ... St. Helens Corporation L13, PDJ813, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Metro Cammell H36/28R body, new in 1962. (Sun 5/7/70, Jackson Street Garage)

1,570. PDJ814 ... St Helens Corporation Transport 14, PDJ814, Leyland PD2 with Metro-Cammell body, new in 1962. (1972, Jackson Street Garage, St Helens)

1,571. PJX244 ... Halifax JOC 244, PJX244, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body (Tue 20/10/64, Hebden Bridge)

1,572. PJX245 ... Seen in the December sun is Halifax JOC 382, BCP676, a 1950 AEC Regent III with Park Royal H30/26R body being passed by 245, PJX245, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body. (Thu 19/12/63, Pavement Lane, Halifax)

1,573. PJX246 ... Halifax JOC 246, PJX246, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in December 1962 (Mon 23/12/63, Causeway Foot)

1,574. PJX248 ... Nighttime shot of Halifax JOC 248, PJX248, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body (Fri 18/1/63, Pavement Lane, Halifax)

1,575. PJX42 ... Halifax Corporation 42, PJX42, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in November 1962 (1966, Causeway Foot, Ogden)

1,576. PJX43 ... Halifax Corporation 43, PJX43, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in November 1962. (Wed 21/10/64, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

1,577. PJX43 ... Four views of former Halifax Corporation 43, PJX43, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1962. (December 2021)

1,578. PJX44 ... Halifax Corporation "A" Fleet no. 44, PJX44, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body. (1971, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station)

1,579. PJX46 ... Halifax 46, PJX46, a 1962 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body. (Thu 2/4/64, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,580. PJX47 ... Halifax Corporation 47, PJX47, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1962 (c. 1965, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,581. PJX47 ... Halifax Corporation 47, PJX47, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork new in 1962. (early 1970s, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

1,582. PJX48 ... Calderdale 48, PJX48, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body new to the Halifax "A" Fleet in December 1962. (summer of 1972, Crossfield Bus Station)

1,583. PJX48 ... Halifax Corporation 48, PJX48, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in December 1962 (1966, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,584. RDJ727 ... St. Helens Corporation 27, RDJ727, a Leyland PD2/30 with East Lancs H36/28R body, new in June 1962 (c. 1971, Church Road, Haydock)

1,585. RDJ727 ... St Helens Corporation L27, RDJ727, a Leyland PD2A/30 of 1962 with East Lancs H36/28R body (1964, Jackson Street Garage)

1,586. RDJ729 ... Rear view of St. Helens Corporation 29, RDJ729, Leyland PD2A/30 with East Lancs H36/28R body, new in June 1962. (c.1974, Hall Street Garage)

1,587. RDJ729 ... RDJ729 is a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with East Lancs H36/28R body. New as St. Helens L29 from 1962 it was withdrawn in 1974 and later went to Canada. (Sun 8/3/20, Hall Street, St.Helens)

1,588. SBF233 ... SBF233, with a Northern Counties H36/28RD body, was new in January 1962 as Harper Brothers, Heath Hayes 25. It was a Leyland PD2/28 and was the only example of that particular model to be built. By the time of John's photograph the front had been altered from the Midland Red style of bonnet assembly to the St. Helens style but it retained the original bonnet lid which resulted in the nearside cutaway having to be filled in. (Heath Hayes yard)

1,589. SBF233 ... A nearside shot of SBF233, with a Northern Counties H36/28RD body, which was new in January 1962 as Harper Brothers, Heath Hayes 25. It was a Leyland PD2/28 and was the only example of that particular model to be built. By the time of John's photograph the front had been altered from the Midland Red style of bonnet assembly to the St. Helens style but it retained the original bonnet lid which resulted in the nearside cutaway having to be filled in. (Heath Hayes yard)

1,590. SDJ359 ... St. Helens 39, SDJ359, an AEC Regent V 2D3RV with Metro Cammell H36/28R body, new as L39 in 1962. (Sun 5/7/70, St. Helens)

1,591. TCS101 ... TCS101 was a Leyland PD2A/30 with a Northern Counties H36/28F body new in January 1962 to J.J. Murray, Saltcoats (A.1. Service) and was seen at the Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan. (Tue 11/8/64, Parkhouse Stance, Ardrossan)

1,592. TCS102 ... Murray, Saltcoats (A1 Service, Ardrossan) TCS102, a Leyland PD2A/30 with a Northern Counties H36/28F body, new in February 1962, was seen in High Road, Ardrossan, and was one of two in the fleet. (Wed 5/8/70, High Road, Ardrossan)

1,593. VDB587 ... GMT 5956, VDB587, a 1962 Leyland PD2A/30/East Lancs H32/28R formerly Stockport 356. Taken just before the "winter of discontent" took its full effect. (Sat 30/12/78, Ashton Bus Station)

1,594. VDB591 ... GMT 5960, VDB591, a 1962 Leyland PD2A/30/East Lancs, ex Stockport 360. (Fri 11/7/80, Wellington Rd South, Stockport)

1,595. VDB592 ... Stockport Corporation bought several batches of Titans with concealed radiators in the late fifties and early sixties. 361, VDB592, was a 1962 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with a 60 seat body by East Lancs, seen in GMT colours as their 5961 (Sat 24/9/77, Daw Bank parking off Wood Street, Stockport)

1,596. VDB592 ... GMT 5961, VDB592, a 1962 Leyland PD2A/30/East Lancs ex-Stockport 361. (Fri 30/5/80, MOD Air Ministry site, Cheadle Hulme)

1,597. VDB592 ... GMT 5961, VDB592, a 1962 Leyland PD2A/30/East Lancs H60R formerly Stockport 361 (Thu 31/8/78, rear of Daw Bank, Stockport)

1,598. WFY49 ... Southport Corporation 49, WFY49, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Weymann H37/27F body, new 1962. (1969, Southport Corporation Depot)

1,599. YWS607 ... Edinburgh 607, YWS607, a Leyland PD2/30 with an Alexander H39/27R body, with Alexander's typically deep roof dome which most other manufacturers avoided. (Tue 27/7/65, Edinburgh)

1,600. YWS610 ... Eastern Scottish HH307A, YWS610, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1962 with Alexander H37/29R bodywork. (August 1978, Edinburgh)

1,601. YWS611 ... Edinburgh bought their last Leyland Titan PD2s in 1962, Alexander bodied PD2A/30s. They were all fitted with fibre glass bonnets based on the original Leyland design rather than the later St Helens front introduced in the early sixties. 611, YWS611, in central Edinburgh (August 1973, Edinburgh)

1,602. YWS612 ... Edinburgh 612, YWS612, was one of a batch of 50 Leyland PD2A/30s with Alexander H37/29R bodies which formed the bulk of the Corporation's 1962 intake; 612 was delivered in January of that year. (1968, Swanston Drive, Fairmilehead)

1,603. YWS613 ... Lothian Region Transport 613, YWS613, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1962 with Alexander H37/29R bodywork. (July 1977, Edinburgh, St Andrew Square Bus Station)

1,604. YWS614 ... Edinburgh bought a final batch of rear entrance Leyland Titans in 1962. These were PD2A/30s with Alexander bodywork. All had the Edinburgh version of the original Leyland concealed radiator rather than the later fibre glass "St Helens front". 614, YWS614, is seen in Newcastle while on hire to Tyne and Wear PTE in 1976 when that organisation was having a vehicle crisis. (1976, Byker PTE Depot, Newcastle)

1,605. YWS623 ... Former Edinburgh buses were not very common in south Essex but Lesney Toys had YWS623 in its staff bus fleet. The Leyland PD2A with Alexander body is leaving the Rochford factory followed by an RT still in the original (dull!) blue livery. (Mon 2/5/77, Lesney Factory, Rochford)

1,606. YWS639 ... Edinburgh 639, YWS639, was a Leyland PD2A/30 with an Alexander H37/29R body dating from 1962. (1965, London Road/Blenheim Place, Edinburgh)

1,607. 126AHR ... Thamesdown 126, 126AHR, was one of five relatively-rare Leyland Titan PD2A/24s (with pneumo-cyclic gearboxes) new to Swindon Corporation in 1963. It features the Orion body in its most unlovely form, its only saving grace in this case being the four-bay construction. This one was built by Weymann. (Thamesdown Depot)

1,608. 201YTE ... In 1974 Lancaster amalgamated with nearby Morecambe to form Lancaster City Council Transport and a Trafalgar blue livery was adopted in place of Lancaster's ruby and cream and Morecambe's green. Seen in the new colours is 201, 201YTE, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2/37 with East Lancs bodywork. (1976, Hala Square Terminus)

1,609. 201YTE ... Lancaster City Council 201, 201YTE, a Leyland Titan PD2 / East Lancs 037/28F. Converted to open top in 1976, this was one of three buses bought by Lancaster City Transport in 1963 and is pictured before setting off on the sea front service from Heysham to Bare, Happy Mount Park. This was a 'high sided' open top conversion, differing thus from 202 & 203 (Sun 6/7/80, Heysham Village)

1,610. 202YTE ... Lancaster 202, 202YTE, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2/27 with East Lancs body has now spent longer as an open top bus than it did in its original form. It was converted in 1978 by its original owner to replace AEC Regents on the Morecambe Promenade service. (July 1990, Westwood parking by Scarborough Station)

1,611. 202YTE ... Lancaster City Council 202, 202YTE, a Leyland Titan PD2 / East Lancs O37/28F, seen working on the promenade service to Heysham Village. Converted to open top (low sided) in 1977 and withdrawn later in 1980 (Sun 31/8/80, Happy Mount Park, Bare)

1,612. 202YTE ... Lancaster 202, 202YTE, seen in Lancaster Bus Station, was a Leyland PD2/37 with an East Lancs H37/28F body. (Thu 5/8/65, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,613. 202YTE ... East Yorkshire M.S. (Scarborough & District) 202YTE, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with East Lancs. O37/28F body, new to Lancaster C.T. (202) as H37/28F in 1963. (Summer 2000, Marine Drive, Scarborough)

1,614. 203YTE ... Lancaster City Transport 203, 203YTE, a 1963 Leyland PD2/37 with East Lancs H37/28F body and alongside 102, 102UTF, a Leyland Leopard L1 with East Lancs B42D body, new in 1962 (December 1965, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,615. 203YTE ... In an effort to upgrade the open top fleet used in Morecambe, Lancaster converted a batch of front entrance Leyland Titans with East Lancs bodywork to open top format. 203, 203YTE, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2/57 wears a reversed white and blue livery and the name Grumpy after one of Disney's seven dwarfs. Sister vehicle 202, 202YTE, is currently in the East Yorkshire fleet (1978, Hornsea Pottery)

1,616. 203YTE ... Lancaster City Council 203, 203YTE, a Leyland Titan PD2 / East Lancs 037/28F. At rest in the depot, no doubt contemplating that the end of the summer season - and its life - was drawing close. A low-sided open top conversion in 1977 and withdrawn in 1980, so with realistically only a few weeks left (Sat 6/9/80, LCT Morecambe depot)

1,617. 23ACD ... Preserved Brighton Corporation 23, 23ACD, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H37/27F body, new in January 1963 and operated by them until 1978. (Sun 15/7/07, Alton)

1,618. 23ACD ... Preserved Brighton Corporation 23, 23ACD, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H37/27F body, new in January 1963. (Mon 2/5/22, The Broadway, Winchester)

1,619. 24YKO ... Maidstone Corporation 24, 24YKO, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1963. (Sat 26/11/66, Knightrider Street, Maidstone)

1,620. 25YKO ... Maidstone Corporation 25, 25YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H61R body, new in 1963 (Fri 21/8/64, Mill Street, Maidstone)

1,621. 25YKO ... Here's a colourful vehicle, complete with satellite dish. PFF966 is easier-identified by its former registration of 25YKO, making it a PD2A/30 with Massey bodywork, supplied to Maidstone Corporation, numbered 26 in 1963. (Sun 14/8/11, Brislington Park & Ride)

1,622. 26CCD ... Brighton Corporation 26, 26CCD, was a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H37/27F bodywork which had been adapted for OMO. It had been new in July 1963. (c.1973, Gloucester Place, Brighton)

1,623. 26CCD ... Brighton Corporation 26 and 28, 26CCD and BUF528C, Leyland PD2/37s with Weymann H37/27F bodies, new in 1963 and 1965 respectively. (Tue 14/7/70, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,624. 26YKO ... Rear view of preserved Maidstone Corporation 26, 26YKO, Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R seat body, new in October 1963. (Sat 16/2/08, Hawkhurst)

1,625. 26YKO ... Preserved Maidstone Corporation 26, 26YKO, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R seat body, new in October 1963. (Sat 9/4/11, Kent Showground, Detling)

1,626. 26YKO ... Preserved Maidstone Corporation 26, 26YKO, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body. (Sat 31/3/12, Kent Showground, Detling)

1,627. 26YKO ... The local municipal operator, Maidstone Corporation, was represented at Detling by 1963 Leyland PD2A/30/Massey 26, 26YKO, which carries the earlier and distinctive ginger brown livery. (Sat 5/4/14, Kent Showground, Detling)

1,628. 329DPY ... TRTB 29, 329DPY, was a Leyland PD2/27 with Roe H33/28R bodywork, one of three dating from May 1963. All three passed to Teesside Municipal Transport in April 1968. (1967, South Bank Depot)

1,629. 329DPY ... Teesside Municipal Transport H229, 329DPY, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1963 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. This had been new as TRTB 29. (February 1972, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,630. 329DPY ... 329DPY was one of a batch of three Leyland PD2A/27 with Roe H33/28R new to Tees-side Railless Traction Board in May 1963 and transferred to the new Teesside Municipal Transport, along with the fleets of Middlesbrough and Stockton Corporations on 1 April 1968. (Tue 5/8/69, Coach park by amusement park, Whitburn Road, Seaburn)

1,631. 331DPY ... Teesside Municipal Transport 31, 331DPY, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1963 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (ca 1968, South Bank depot)

1,632. 334TF ... SELNEC Southern 5434, 334TF, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built 1963 with Roe H37/28R bodywork. This had been new as Ashton under Lyne 34. (April 1973, Ashton under Lyne bus station)

1,633. 334TF ... "Ashton" 34, 334TF, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Roe H37/28R body seen here in Parker Street, Manchester. (Thu 13/8/70, Parker Street, Manchester)

1,634. 335AOW ... Southampton 335, 335AOW, Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with Park Royal H37/29R body, new in January 1963, under restoration. (Sun 17/7/05, Medstead Station)

1,635. 335AOW ... Southampton 335, 335AOW, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with Park Royal H37/29R body, new in January 1963. (Sun 20/7/14, Anstey Park, Alton)

1,636. 335AOW ... Preserved Southampton 335, 335AOW, a Leyland PD2A/27 with Park Royal H37/29R body, new in January 1963. (Sun 17/7/22, Anstey Park, Alton)

1,637. 335TF ... SELNEC (Southern) 5435, 335TF, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Roe H37/28R body, new to Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation (35) in 1963. (1973, Ashton-under-Lyne Bus Station)

1,638. 336TF ... The only Ashton liveried Titan to carry a SELNEC number in its original livery was 36, 336TF, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Roe bodywork. Its new number 5436 can just be discerned under the cab in this somewhat grainy shot taken in Hyde bus station. The elderly lady appears to be practising the Tameside version of the goosestep! (1971, Hyde Bus Station)

1,639. 337TF ... Seen in Parker Street, Selnec Southern 5437, 337TF, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Roe H37/28R body had been new as Ashton 37. (Thu 13/8/70, Parker Street, Manchester)

1,640. 3686NE ... Manchester Corporation 3686, 3686NE, was a Leyland PD2/37 with MCCW H37/28R bodywork, one of 25 new in 1963. (Mon 1/9/69, Ashton-under-Lyne Bus Station)

1,641. 388KDT ... Doncaster Corporation 188, 388KDT, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2/40 carries a Roe body that is some 7 years older. This is because the body was originally fitted to a trolleybus, 395, EWT480, which started life with Mexborough and Swinton as a single decker. (Sun 14/9/08, at Meadowhall, Sheffield)

1,642. 388KDT ... 388KDT is a Leyland PD2/40 of 1963 with a Roe trolleybus body from 1955 and was from Doncaster Corporation Transport (Sun 8/11/09, approaching South Yorkshire Transport Museum, Aldwarke, Rotherham)

1,643. 388KDT ... The first of two Leyland PD2/40s, new in 1963, Doncaster 188, 388KDT, carried a secondhand H34/28R body, converted to half-cab layout, which had been new in 1955 on 395, EWT480, a 1943 Sunbeam W trolleybus acquired from Mexborough & Swinton with whom it had a Brush B32C body. (Sun 16/6/68, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster)

1,644. 397BUH ... Cardiff 397, 397BUH, a Leyland PD2A/30 with East Lancs H37/28R body, new in 1963. (c.Oct 1971, Tudor Street/Ninian Park Road, Cardiff)

1,645. 397BUH ... Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Cardiff 397, 397BUH, new in 1963, which was a Leyland PD2A/30 with an East Lancs H37/28R body. (Tue 6/6/67, Cardiff Bus Station)

1,646. 4707UP ... Stockton Corporation 107, 4707UP, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1963 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (August 1967, Middlesbrough Exchange)

1,647. 4709UP ... Teesside Municipal Transport H209, 4709UP, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1963 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (September 1970, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,648. 4709UP ... Cleveland Transit H209, 4709UP, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1963 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (March 1978, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees)

1,649. 4711UP ... Teesside Municipal Transport 111, 4711UP, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1963 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (December 1968, The Exchange, Middlesbrough.)

1,650. 89GFJ ... Exeter Corporation 89, 89GFJ, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H57R body of 1963, to Devon General in April 1970 with the rest of the fleet, renumbered 289. (1970s, Exeter Bus Station)

1,651. 911DBO ... Western Welsh 911, 911DBO, was one of 21 Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F bodies new in 1963. (Sat 6/9/69, Cardiff Bus Station)

1,652. 912DBO ... Western Welsh 912, 912DBO, a Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F body, new in November 1963. (Oystermouth Square, on the Mumbles)

1,653. 914DBO ... Western Welsh 914DBO, Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F body, new in July 1963. (Sat 19/3/77, Cardiff Bus Station)

1,654. 917DBO ... Tame Valley 17, AVT493A, a 1963 Leyland PD2A/27/Weymann, originally Western Welsh 917, 917DBO. (Thu 24/6/93, Third Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester)

1,655. 9459TE ... Ramsbottom 3, 9459TE, new in 1963, was a Leyland PD2A/30 with an East Lancs H35/28F body. (Mon 26/8/68, Rawtenstall Bus Station)

1,656. KEK739 ... Berresford purchased nine Leyland Titan PD2A/27 from Greater Manchester in 1975/6 with two different body makes. KEK739 ex GM 3255 had Massey bodywork and is seen at the Cheddleton depot in March 1978. (Sun 26/3/78, Berresfords Depot, Cheddleton)

1,657. KEK745 ... The second bodybuilder from the batch of nine Leyland Titan PD2A/27 Berresfords purchased from GM Buses was Northern Counties whose H37/27F bodywork is seen on KEK745, originally from Wigan and subsequently GM Buses 3265. (Sun 26/3/78, Berresfords Depot, Cheddleton)

1,658. KEK748 ... Wigan Corporation 69, KEK748, a Leyland PD2A/27 with NCME H37/27F body. (late 1968, B5238 Wigan Road, New Springs)

1,659. MWC129 ... Colchester Corporation 29, MWC129, a Leyland PD2A/31 with Massey H33/28R body, first of a batch of seven new in 1963 (Sun 9/5/65, Colchester Bus Station)

1,660. MWC129 ... Colchester Corporation 29, MWC129, a Leyland PD2A/31 with Massey H33/28R body, first of a batch of seven new in 1963. (early 1970s, Colchester Transport Depot)

1,661. MWC130 ... Colchester 30, MWC130, was a Leyland PD2A/31 with a Massey H33/28R body and was one of seven new in 1963. (Sat 28/3/64, Mile End Road, Colchester)

1,662. MWC135 ... Colchester Corporation 35, MWC135, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2A/31 with Massey H33/28R body. (Fri 27/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

1,663. MWC135 ... The last of Colchester's seven Leyland PD2A/31s with Massey H33/28R bodies, new in 1963, was 35, MWC135, which entered service in March that year. (Sat 28/3/64, Colchester Bus Station)

1,664. OCM977 ... Merseyside PTE L375, OCM977, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1963 with Massey H35/30R bodywork. (July 1975, Water Street, Liverpool)

1,665. PCW945 ... This Northern Counties H37/27F bodied Leyland PD2A/27, 245, PCW945, was delivered to Burnley Colne & Nelson in 1963. (Sat 19/5/73, Depot)

1,666. WCS197 ... Paton Bros of Renfrew WCS197, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Strachan H35/28RD bodywork. (c 1973, Renfrew Ferry Terminus)

1,667. WRJ155 ... On the left is Salford City Transport 155, WRJ155, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H36/28F body new in 1963 while across the road is St. Helens Corporation L49, FDJ349C, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Metro Cammell H36/38R body new in 1965. (1969, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington)

1,668. WRJ165 ... Salford City Transport 165, WRJ165, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, photographed shortly after entering service. (1963, Victoria Bus Station)

1,669. WRJ168 ... SELNEC 3019, WRJ168, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1963 with Metro Cammell Orion H36/28F bodywork. New as Salford 168, driver and conductor take a break before the run to Weaste. (August 1970, Greengate, Salford)

1,670. WRJ176 ... Salford 176, WRJ176, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, was seen in Victoria Bus Station. Salford. (Thu 29/10/64, Victoria Bus Station. Salford)

1,671. WRJ179 ... Salford bought many Leyland Titan PD2/40s with this style of Metro Cammell front entrance bodywork. 179, WRJ179, dates from 1963; similar buses were still being delivered as late as 1967. (Sat 31/10/09, Eastlands Sports City, Manchester)

1,672. WRJ179 ... Former Salford PD2 179, WRJ179. This passed to SELNEC/GMT as their 3030 and was bought by a group of people to re-certify and sell. The traditional Oldham livery layout in maroon and white was chosen mainly because it covered the GMT orange livery relatively easily. (Sun 22/1/78, Greenfield, Saddleworth)

1,673. WRJ182 ... SELNEC Central Bus Co. 3033, WRJ182, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, new to Salford City Transport in 1963 as its 182. (March 1973, Rossall Way Shopping Centre, Pendleton)

1,674. WRJ183 ... Salford 183, WRJ183, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body is seen in the bus station in Salford. (Thu 29/8/63, Bus Station, Salford)

1,675. WVH421 ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 4421, WVH421, a Leyland Titan PD3A/2 with Roe H39/31F body, new to Huddersfield Corporation (421) in 1963, and transferred from WYPTE Kirklees District to Calderdale District in 1974. (1974/75, George Street, Halifax)

1,676. XCX102 ... Carlton Coaches of Luddenden Foot XCX102, a Leyland Titan PD2A/24 with Roe H37/28F body, new to Huddersfield JOC (102) in 1963. It had passed to Huddersfield Corporation in 1969 on its takeover of the JOC operation, then to West Yorkshire PTE (Kirklees District) in 1974. (June 1983, Great Albion Street, Halifax)

1,677. YDB2 ... Stockport Corporation 2, YDB2, a 1963 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with East Lancs body. When photographed the bus was still in Stockport livery but carried SELNEC Southern logos. (1970, Piccadilly, Manchester)

1,678. YDB3 ... Stockport 3, YDB3, a Leyland PD2A/30 with East Lancs H36/28R body, new in 1963. (Tue 31/5/66, below Wellington Road South, Stockport)

1,679. YDB6 ... GMT 5806, YDB6, a 1963 Leyland PD2A/30, ex Stockport No. 6. (Mon 19/2/79, Hollins Lane, Gamesley)

1,680. YDB6 ... GMT 5806, YDB6, a 1963 Leyland PD2A/30/East Lancs ex Stockport No. 6, another view of 5806 at Gamesley. (Mon 19/2/79, Hollins Lane, Gamesley)

1,681. YDB7 ... GMT 5807, YDB7, a 1963 Leyland PD2A/30 with East Lancs H36/28R bodywork originally Stockport No. 7 (Sat 30/9/78, Park Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne)

1,682. 3697VM ... SELNEC ex Manchester 3697, 3697VM, a 1964 PD2/37 with Metro Cammell body at Glossop Norfolk Arms, the then (1974) terminus of route 236 from Manchester to Glossop previously the 6. (early 1974, Norfolk Arms, Glossop)

1,683. 3705VM ... Seen in Cannon Street Bus Station is Manchester 3705, 3705VM, a Leyland PD2/37 with a Metro Cammell H37/28R body new in April 1964. The batch was fitted with a modified version of the Cave-Brown-Cave heating system as evidenced by the grills beside the destination blind. This batch, 3696-3720, were the last rear entrance vehicles delivered to Manchester, 3720 entering service in June 1964. (Thu 29/10/64, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,684. 3706VM ... GMT 3706, 3706VM, a 1964 Leyland PD2/37/Metro Cammell ex-Manchester 3706. (Fri 16/5/80, Ashton Bus Station)

1,685. 3706VM ... Manchester took delivery of their last Titan in 1964. These were Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Metro Cammell bodywork with Manchester's very upright front profile. They were also fitted with a form of Cave-Brown-Cave heating hence the grills either side of the indicator. 3706, 3706VM, has appeared on SCT61 before wearing the garb of GMT. (Sat 3/12/16, Manchester Museum of Transport)

1,686. 3715VM ... Manchester 3715, 3715VM, a Leyland PD2/37 with Metro-Cammell H37/28R body, new in 1964, and part of Manchester's last batch, 25 in all, of conventional rear entrance double deckers. (Wed 4/8/65, Portland Street, Manchester)

1,687. 3718VM ... Greater Manchester P.T.E, 3718, 3718VM, a Leyland PD2/37 with a Metro-Cammell H37/28R body is seen in Piccadilly, Manchester. (Tue 6/8/74, Piccadilly, Manchester)

1,688. 3720VM ... SELNEC Central Bus Co. 3720, 3720VM, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Metro Cammell H37/28R body, new to Manchester Corporation in 1964. (1973, Broad Street, Pendleton)

1,689. 6981TJ ... Widnes 36, 6981TJ, was a Leyland PD2/40 with an East Lancs H37/28R body. It was one of four new in 1964, this one being the first and dating from January. (Sat 17/4/71, Moor Lane, Widnes)

1,690. ABV34B ... Blackburn 34, ABV34B a 1964 Leyland PD2A/24 with East Lancs H35/28R bodywork (Feniscowles)

1,691. ABV36B ... Blackburn 36, ABV36B a 1964 Leyland PD2A/24 with East Lancs H35/28R bodywork (Fri 5/9/80, Dunoon Drive, Shadsworth)

1,692. ABV36B ... Blackburn Corporation 36, ABV36B, was one of 12 Leyland PD2A/24 with East Lancs H35/28R bodies new in 1964. (Mon 1/9/69, passing Accrington Central Bus Terminus)

1,693. ABV37B ... Blackburn 37, ABV37B, Leyland PD2A/24 / East Lancs H35/28R, one of twelve new in 1964. (Tue 27/10/64, Blackburn Station)

1,694. ABV37B ... Blackburn Corporation 37, ABV37B, a Leyland Titan PD2 / East Lancs H35/28R. (Sat 2/8/80, Blackburn, adjoining the railway station)

1,695. ABV40B ... Blackburn 40, ABV40B, a Leyland PD2A/24 with East Lancs H35/28R body, one of twelve new in 1964. (Mon 17/4/72, Blackburn)

1,696. ABV43B ... Blackburn 43, ABV43B, was a 1964 Leyland Titan PD2A/24 with East Lancs bodywork. Now preserved, it is seen at the 2005 Kirkby Stephen rally. (Sun 27/3/05, at Kirkby Stephen Rally)

1,697. ABV43B ... Blackburn Corporation 43, ABV43B, Leyland Titan PD2 / East Lancs H35/28R. (Sat 2/8/80, Blackburn, adjoining the railway station)

1,698. ARJ197B ... GMT 3046 and 3045, ARJ197B and ARJ196B, 1964 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro-Cammell H36/28F bodies originally Salford 197/196. (Wed 21/3/79, Piccadilly, Manchester)

1,699. BJA911B ... "Stockport" 5811, BJA911B, was a Leyland PD2/40 with an East Lancs H36/28R body seen in Stockport below Wellington Road South on the viaduct and through the arches from Mersey Square Bus Station. (Thu 13/8/70, below Wellington Road South, Stockport)

1,700. BJA913B ... GMT 5813, BJA913B, a 1964 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs bodywork and formerly Stockport 13 awaits the next recruit following transfer to the training fleet. (c.1980, Bennett St. Permanant Way Yard, Ardwick, Manchester)

1,701. BJA919B ... GMT 5819, BJA919B and 5864, HJA964E, 1964/67 Leyland PD2/40s with East Lancs H36/28R bodies. (Mon 30/12/74, Wellington Rd South, Stockport)

1,702. BJA923B ... GMT 5823, BJA923B, 1964 Leyland PD2/40/East Lancs H36/28R previously Stockport 23. Obviously even two radiator blinds fastened up didn't provide enough engine warmth on this occasion. (March 1976, Heaton Mersey, Stockport)

1,703. CTF625B ... CTF625B was Fylde Borough Leyland PD2A/27 with a Massey H37/27F body, originally Lytham St. Anne’s Corporation 68, and was transferred to Fylde Borough Council on 1st April 1974 after local government reorganisation. (Fri 22/8/08, Quantock Motors, Norton Fitzwarren)

1,704. CTF626B ... Lytham St. Annes 69, CTF626B, was a Leyland PD2A/27 with a Massey H37/27F body new in May 1964. (Tue 27/8/68, Lytham Square)

1,705. CTF627B ... Lytham St Annes had a very different vehicle policy to its much bigger neighbour in Blackpool. In contrast to Blackpool's PD3s, Lytham bought front entrance Leyland Titans. 70, CTF627B, is one of a trio of Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2A/27 dating from 1964 and is now preserved. (Sun 12/10/14, Coach Street Car Park, Skipton)

1,706. CTF627B ... Rigby Road is the resting place for two of the Massey bodied Leylands between school runs. 70, CTF627B, new to Lytham in 1964 is now preserved. (Mon 17/9/79, Rigby Road, Blackpool)

1,707. CTF6Y27 ... Lytham St. Annes Massey bodied PD2 70, CTF627B, of 1964. (Thu 24/5/12, Talbot Road Bus Station)

1,708. CWC36B ... Colchester Corporation 36, CWC36B was a Leyland PD2A30spl (7' 6" wide) with Massey H61R body, one of a trio newly delivered in June 1964 in the brighter "cream sandwich" livery. Seen here leaving Colchester Bus Station it positively shone! It lasted until May 1977 when ousted, along with many of its contemporaries, by a batch of ten OMO Atlanteans. (June 1964, Colchester Bus Station)

1,709. CWC37B ... Colchester Corporation 37, CWC37B, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1964 (Sat 17/4/65, Colchester Bus Station)

1,710. CWC37B ... Colchester Corporation 37, CWC37B, Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1964. (August 1972, High Street/Cowdray Crescent, Colchester)

1,711. DTJ139B ... A rear view of two preserved Leyland Titan PD2s. On the left is former W. Alexander RB161, DWG917, a PD2/12 with Alexander L27/26R body, new in 1953. On the right, former Ashton-under-Lyne Corporation 39, DTJ139B, a PD2/40 with Roe H37/28R body, new in 1964. (Sun 31/7/83, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum)

1,712. HTF644B ... Widnes Corporation 38, HTF644B, a 1964 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs bodywork. The asymetrical front window vent was a Widnes speciality. (1995, Piece Hall, Halifax)

1,713. KEK742 ... Wigan Corporation 45, KEK742, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1964 with Massey H37/27F bodywork. (October 1970, Wigan Central Station)

1,714. KRE266B ... Stoniers 11, KRE266B, was purchased from Turners of Brown Edge in 1972. This Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F bodywork is seen at Stoniers Goldenhill premises in May 1977. (May 1977, Stoniers Garage, Goldenhill)

1,715. KRE266B ... Turner, Brown Edge 10, KRE266B, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Massey H37/27F body which had been new in June 1964. It is seen here at the Turner garage in High Lane and was withdrawn in November 1972, passing to Stonier, Goldenhill in the same month. (Sun 20/6/71, High Lane, Brown Edge)

1,716. PCW943 ... Burnley, Colne & Nelson 243, PCW943, was a Leyland PD2A/27 with an Northern Counties H37/27F body, one of six new in January 1964, seen in Burnley Bus Station. (Fri 2/8/68, Burnley Bus Station)

1,717. PCW944 ... Burnley bought six thirty foot Titans between 1959 and 1961 and then reverted to Titan PD2s for all future deliveries. Seen here resting in Burnley bus station is 244, PCW944, a 1964 Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with Northern Counties bodywork. (1973, Burnley Bus Station)

1,718. PCW945 ... Seen at the Uttoxeter depot of Stevenson of Uttoxeter is a PD2 converted to a service vehicle, probably a combined towing vehicle and tree lopper. It does not appear to carry any identity, so presumably operated on trade plates. (Uttoxeter Garage)

1,719. PCW946 ... Former Burnley, Colne & Nelson 246, PCW946, is a Leyland PD2A/27 with a Northern Counties H37/27F body dating from 1964. It is now registered RFP687B and is seen operating for Party Kids Bus of East Yorkshire. (September 2005, Skipton)

1,720. TCP53 ... Halifax 53, TCP53, a Leyland PD3/4 with Weymann H40/32F body, new in 1964 (1965, Mixenden Road, Mixenden)

1,721. TCP54 ... Halifax Corporation 54, TCP54, a Leyland PD3/4 with Weymann H40/32F body, new in 1964. (Wed 8/1/64, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,722. TCP54 ... Halifax No.54, TCP54, a Leyland PD3/4 with Weymann H40/32F body, new in 1964. (Wed 11/10/67, Clough Lane, Mixenden)

1,723. YCS465 ... Steele, Stevenston (A1 Service, Ardrossan), YCS465 was a Leyland PD2A/30 with a Roe H37/28RD body, new in May 1964, and was seen in Vernon Street, Saltcoats. (Wed 5/8/70, Vernon Street, Saltcoats)

1,724. ... Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation MYF361 was a Leyland PD2 with a Khira FH69R body and was one of five which had been "Ashoked". The Leyland O.600 engine and the pneumocyclic gearbox had been removed and replaced by an Ashok AL O.370 engine and a crash gearbox. (Thu 18/2/82)

1,725. AED30C ... Warrington Corporation 15, AED30C, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1965 with East Lancashire H37/28R bodywork. (October 1970, Buttermarket Street, Warrington)

1,726. BBG113C ... Birkenhead 113, BBG113C, a 1965 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Massey body is seen here wearing St Helens livery after being transferred there by the Mersyside PTE in whose fleet it was 60W (the W denoting a Wirral bus). (1977, St Helens)

1,727. BCS371C ... McMenemy, Kilwinning (A1 Service, Ardrossan) BCS371C, a Massey H37/28RD bodied Leyland PD2A/27, new in January 1965, was seen in High Road, Ardrossan. (Wed 5/8/70, High Road, Ardrossan)

1,728. BCS371C ... An offside shot of BCS371C, a Massey H37/28RD bodied Leyland PD2A/27, new in January 1965 to McMenemy, Kilwinning (A1 Service, Ardrossan), which was seen in Ardrossan at the Parkhouse Stance. (Wed 5/8/70, Ardrossan)

1,729. BED722C ... Warrington Corporation 41, BED722C, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs H39/30F body. (Sat 25/10/80, Winwick Street, Warrington)

1,730. BED724C ... Warrington Corporation bought East Lancs bodied Leyland Titan PD2/40s as standard until the dawn of the rear engined era. The 1965 examples were classed as Leyland Titan PD2/40Sp (for special) as they were only 7ft 6ins wide to get through the narrow streets of the town centre. 43, BED724C, is seen at the 75th anniversary rally held in 1978 by Lancaster City Transport. (June 1978, Lancaster)

1,731. BED726C ... Warrington 45, BED726C, a 1965 Leyland PD2/40 Special/East Lancs H34/30F, showing the increased rear overhang of these lengthened PD2s, the effect being heightened by the positioning of the advert as far back as possible to clear the fleetname. (Tue 13/1/81, Longford Estate Terminus, Warrington)

1,732. BED727C ... Warrington Corporation 46, BED727C, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs H39/30F body. (Sat 25/10/80, Warrington Garage (?))

1,733. BED729C ... Warrington 48, BED729C, a 7ft 6ins wide Leyland PD2/40 Special with a forward entrance East Lancs body. (Mon 2/5/88, Port Sunlight)

1,734. BED729C ... Warrington Cororation 48, BED729C, a Leyland Titan PD2/40S built 1965 with East Lancashire H39/30F bodywork (7' 6" width). (October 1970, Winwick Street)

1,735. BED729C ... Warrington 48, BED729C, is seen here when nearly new and looking rather splendid. It was one of the batch of Leyland Titan PD2/40 Special chassis that were not only 7'-6" wide but had lengthened bodies, hence the long rear overhang. The body is East Lancs H34/30F. (1965-66)

1,736. BED731C ... Preserved Warrington 50, BED731C, a Leyland PD2/40 with East Lancs H39/30F body, new in May 1965 (Sun 29/6/08, North West Transport Museum, St. Helens)

1,737. BED733C ... Warrington bought some early Daimler Fleetlines but switched to 7ft 6ins wide Leyland Titans for their 1965 deliveries. 52, BED733C, carries a forward entrance East Lancs body. (Thu 24/10/74, Warrington)

1,738. BEF28C ... Hartlepool 28, BEF28C, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Roe H37/28R body, was seen in Hartlepool. (Sat 11/8/79, Church Street, Hartlepool)

1,739. BEF28C ... Eastern Scottish training bus BEF28C, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Roe H37/28RD body, new to West Hartlepool Corporation (28) in 1965, and still carrying their livery. (1988, St. Andrew Square Bus Station, Edinburgh)

1,740. BRT669C ... Lowestoft Corporation 10, BRT669C, Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with East Lancs H34/28R body, new in January 1965. (September 1973, Waveney Road/Station Square, Lowestoft)

1,741. BUF528C ... Eynon, Trimsaran BUF528C a 1965 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork originally Brighton 28. (Sat 24/3/84, Llanelli Bus Station)

1,742. BUF528C ... Brighton Corporation 28, BUF528C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H37/27F body, new in 1965. (Tue 14/4/70, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,743. BUF528C ... Brighton Corporation 26 and 28, 26CCD and BUF528C, Leyland PD2/37s with Weymann H37/27F bodies, new in 1963 and 1965 respectively. (Tue 14/7/70, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,744. CCP159C ... Halifax CCP159C, no.59, showing split rear upper window with ventilators. Taken probably during the winter of 1966/7, exact location unknown. (probably 1966/7, Cold Edge Road, Wainstalls)

1,745. CCP159C ... Halifax No.59, CCP159C at what I think is Causeway Foot. The bus has reversed into Syke Lane. (1966?, Cold Edge Road, Wainstalls)

1,746. CCP160C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3060, CCP160C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Roe H37/28F body, new to Halifax Corporation (60) in 1965. (late 1974, Ovenden Road, Halifax)

1,747. CCP162C ... Halifax 62, CCP162C, Leyland PD2/37 with Roe H37/28F body, new in 1965 (August 1966, George Square)

1,748. CCP162C ... Former Halifax Roe-bodied Leyland PD2 3062, CCP162C, heads into Halifax (despite the destination display showing the outer terminus of Raw Lane). (Sat 17/1/76, Lee Bridge)

1,749. CCP162C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3062, CCP162C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Roe H37/28F body, new to Halifax Corporation (62) in 1965. (late 1974, Ovenden Way, Halifax)

1,750. CCP164C ... This Leyland Titan PD2/37 was new to Halifax Corporation in 1965. Originally 64, CCP164C, in the Halifax fleet it later ran for West Yorkshire PTE. It is seen looking rather tatty in the twilight of its career as a trainer with Yorkshire Rider. (1989, off Charlestown Road)

1,751. CCP164C ... Halifax Corporation 64, CCP164C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Roe H37/28F body, new in 1965, een on circular service 14 at Moor End, turning from Moor End Road and about to descend Clough Lane into the rural tranquility of the delightful hamlet of Mixenden. (Fri 25/1/74, Moor End Road/Balkram Edge/Clough Lane)

1,752. CCP164C ... Halifax 64, CCP164C, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Roe H37/28F body dating from 1965. (circa 1968, Skircoat Road Depot, Halifax)

1,753. CCP164C ... Halifax 64, CCP164C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1965 with Roe H37/28F bodywork. (August 1971, Cross Field Bus Station, Halifax)

1,754. CCP166C ... One of the batch of Calderdale Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Roe H37/28F bodies, CCP159C to CCP166C, fleet numbers 59 to 66, new to the Halifax "A" Fleet in September/October 1965. (summer of 1972, Crossfield Bus Station, Halifax)

1,755. CCP166C ... Halifax CCP166C, no 66 showing split upper rear window with ventilators, probably winter 1966/7. (about 1966, Warley Town Lane, Newlands Terminus)

1,756. CCP166C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3066, CCP166C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Roe H37/28F body, new to Halifax Corporation (66) in 1965. (late 1974, Ovenden Road, Halifax (opposite Lentilfield Street))

1,757. CCP523C ... Delivered to Halifax JOC in 1965 as their 237, CCP523C was this Leyland Titan PD2/37 with neat Roe bodywork. It is seen after withdrawal from passenger service by Metrobus (the operating name of West Yorkshire PTE). (1985, parking adjacent to Crossfield Bus Station)

1,758. CCP524C ... In light of Richard McAllister's mention that the heavily stripped remains of Halifax 279, CCP524C, a Roe bodied Leyland PD2 had departed Winkleigh for scrapping in Barnsley in June 2021, here is a picture taken at Winkleigh on 1 October 2006 where it was showing signs of restoration that sadly didn't continue. (Sun 1/10/06, West of England Transport Collection, Winlkleigh Devon)

1,759. CHG550C ... Hornsby of Ashby, Scunthorpe CHG550C stands proudly on it owner's forecourt in April 1983. Acquired from Burnley & Pendle in January 1977, this East Lancs. H37/27F bodied Leyland Titan PD2A/27 would stay with Hornsby's for another two and a half years, before enjoying (?) a new career, for about three years, as a Mobile Food Bar at Southport and Blackpool. (Sat 16/4/83, Ashby, Scunthorpe)

1,760. CHG550C ... New to Burnley, Colne, and Nelson in June 1965, CHG550C was a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancashire H37/27F body. In April 1974, it passed to Burnley & Pendle, following Local Government Reorganisation. (Sat 19/3/77, Ashby, Scunthorpe)

1,761. CJX320C ... Halifax JOC Weymann bodied Leyland PD2/37 280, CJX320C, in the town centre during snowy weather. (circa 1968, Westgate)

1,762. CJX320C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3280, CJX320C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new to Halifax JOC (280) in 1965. (Summer 1974, Commercial Street, Halifax)

1,763. CJX322C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3282, CJX322C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new to Halifax JOC as 282 in 1965. (1977, Steep Lane terminus (junction of Steep Lane and Shield Hall Lane))

1,764. CJX322C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3282, CJX322C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1965 to Halifax JOC (282). (Tue 8/3/77, Sowerby Terminus, Rooley Heights)

1,765. CJX322C ... West Yorkshire PTE 3282, CJX322C, new to Halifax JOC (282) in 1965, along with several other Leyland Titan PD2/37s with Weymann H36/28F bodies, all recently withdrawn from service and awaiting their fates parked in the yard behind Elmwood Garage. (May 1978, WYPTE (Calderdale) Elmwood Garage, Halifax)

1,766. CJX323C ... Halifax JOC 283, CJX323C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1965 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork. (August 1971, Cheetham Street, Hebden Bridge, Halifax)

1,767. CJX324C ... Halifax 284, CJX324C, was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Weymann H36/28F body and is seen at the Cow Green/Bull Green roundabout. (Mon 17/4/72, Cow Green/Bull Green Roundabout, Halifax)

1,768. CJX324C ... Halifax JOC 284, CJX324C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1965, passing to WYPTE Calderdale as 3284, withdrawn in 1979 and sold at auction presumed for scrap. (June 1969, King Cross Street, Halifax)

1,769. CJX326C ... Halifax JOC 286, CJX326C, a 1965 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body. (1966, High Street, Queensbury, Bradford)

1,770. CJX326C ... Another view of what was my favourite Halifax bus terminus at Steep Lane. Although by now PTE-owned the bus that has just arrived, 3286, CJX326C, still carries Halifax, or technically Calderdale JOC, livery. (Sat 17/1/76, Steep Lane, Sowerby)

1,771. CJX328C ... Halifax J.O.C. 288, CJX328C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in December 1965. Passing to West Yorkshire P.T.E. (Calderdale District in 1974), it was withdrawn in 1978 and sold to Booth's, Rotherham for scrap. (1973, Skircoat Road Garage, Halifax)

1,772. CJX328C ... WYPTE (Calderdale District) 3288, CJX328C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new to Halifax JOC in 1965. (Winter 1974/75, Bradford Road, Upper Brear, Stump Cross, Halifax)

1,773. CJX328C ... Halifax JOC 288, CJX328C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1965 with Weymann Orion H36/28F bodywork. (June 1973, Halifax Bus Station)

1,774. CJX329C ... Halifax Joint Omnibus Committee 289, CJX329C was a Leyland PD2/37 with a Weymann H36/28F body seen in Crossfield Bus Station. (Mon 19/4/71, Crossfield Bus Station)

1,775. CJX329C ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3289, CJX329C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, which entered service in January 1966 as Halifax JOC 289. (Mon 20/9/76, Steep Lane Terminus)

1,776. CWM151C ... Southport made the switch to rear engined chassis quite late in its existence. The 1965 deliveries included this Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Weymann bodywork. It has an angled cab window for use as a one person operated bus. When new it was 51, CWM151C, in the Southport fleet. In later years it was converted to open top in which guise it is seen here. (Sun 2/8/15, Harrogate Trans-Pennine Rally)

1,777. CWM153C ... Southport Corporation 53, CWM153C, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Weymann H37/27F body and is seen in Lord Street. (Sat 15/4/72, Lord Street, Southport)

1,778. CWM154C ... Southport remained loyal to the Leyland Titan until the late 1960s. New in 1965 as 54 CWM154C was this Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance Weymann bodywork. It was adapted for one man operation in the late sixties/early seventies. (Sun 13/8/95, Greenhead Park, Huddersfield)

1,779. CWM154C ... The late 1970s saw me chairing a local 18 plus group and attending national conferences. In 1979 the conference and dance were held in Southport and their 18 plus group hired open top CWM154C Leyland "thingy" to take Miss 18 plus around the town. (March 1979, Southport)

1,780. DCD20C ... Brighton Corporation 2, DCD20C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H37/27F body, new in 1965. Behind is 85, TUF85J, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 with Willowbrook H44/29D body, new in 1971. (Sun 6/5/73, Old Steine, Brighton)

1,781. DFJ899C ... Exeter 99, DFJ899C, was a Leyland PD2A/30, which had been new in October 1965, with a Massey H37/28R body. (Sun 19/5/68, Exeter)

1,782. EWO195C ... West Mon 15, EWO195C, is one of a pair of Leyland PD2/40's with Massey L27/28RD bodywork purchased in 1965, the other being 17, GWO351C. (Thu 3/8/78, Depot Yard, Blackwood)

1,783. EWO195C ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 15, EWO195C was the first of two Leyland PD2/40s with Massey L27/28RD bodies, new in 1965. (Thu 8/6/67, High Street, Blackwood)

1,784. FDB328C ... GMT 5828, FDB328C a 1965 Leyland PD2/40 with East Lancs H36/28R bodywork, originally Stockport 28. (Fri 1/4/77, Warren Street, Stockport)

1,785. FDB330C ... GMT 5830, FDB330C, a 1965 Leyland PD2/40/East Lancs H36/28R originally Stockport 30. (Sat 22/1/77, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,786. FDB334C ... Preserved former Stockport 34, FDB334C, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs H36/28R body, one of a batch of 15 new in November/December 1965 (Sun 18/9/05, Duxford)

1,787. FDB334C ... Two 1960s deckers each in their way icons of their type. Nearest the camera is Stockport 34, FDB334C, a 1965 example of their standard bus at the time, the Leyland Titan PD2/40 with East Lancs bodywork. (Sat 3/12/16, Museum of Transport Manchester)

1,788. FDB339C ... GMT 5838 & 5839, FDB338C & FDB339C, 1965 Leyland PD2/40s with East Lancs bodies. (Sat 2/9/78, Bus Park, Chestergate, now part of the site of the current Stockport Bus Station )

1,789. FDB340C ... Stockport 40, FDB340C, had served some time as a training bus after withdrawal by Greater Manchester Transport. It is seen here very soon after it was restored to Stockport livery, in fact the restoration was not quite complete as the coat-of-arms has not yet been added, although it was shortly afterwards. (Sat 20/3/82, Standedge, Huddersfield Road)

1,790. FDJ342C ... St Helens L42, FDJ342C, a Leyland PD2A/30 with East Lancs H36/28R body built in 1965 (1965, Jackson Street Garage)

1,791. FDJ343C ... St. Helens Corporation 43, FDJ343C, a Leyland PD2A/30 with East Lancs H36/28R body, new in October 1965 (c. 1970, Victoria Square, St. Helens)

1,792. GWO351C ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 17, GWO351C, was a Leyland PD2/40 with a Massey L27/28RD body new in December 1965. (Sun 4/6/67, Depot, Blackwood)

1,793. KTJ204C ... Former Lancaster 204, KTJ204C, a Leyland PD2/37 with East Lancs H37/28F body, one of three new in April 1965, now owned by Ensignbus. (Sat 2/12/06, Gravesend, Ensignbus X80 Running Day)

1,794. KTJ204C ... Lancaster City Transport 204, KTJ204C, a 1965 Leyland Titan PD2/37 with front entrance East Lancs body. The bus is seen on the corporation side of the bus station, the other side being home to Ribble services. 204 is now preserved. (August 1973, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,795. KTJ204C ... Lancaster City Transport 204, KTJ204C, a 1965 Leyland PD2/37 with East Lancs body. (Fri 27/7/73, Hala Square Terminus)

1,796. KTJ204C ... Go Northern T591 KTJ204C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1965 with East Lancashire H37/28F bodywork. Smartly turned out (at the start of the Tees-Tyne run), this training vehicle had started life as Lancaster 204. (June 1990, High Street, Stockton on Tees)

1,797. KTJ205C ... Eynon, Trimsaran KTJ205C was purchased from a preservationist in May 1983 via Lonsdale Coaches, Heysham as dealer. It was the middle Leyland Titan PD2/37 of a trio with East Lancs H37/28F bodies new to Lancaster as 204-6 in April 1965, that got quite famous by working into the 1980s. (Fri 24/5/85, New Street, Kidwelly)

1,798. KTJ205C ... Lancaster 205, KTJ205C was a Leyland Titan PD2/37, new to the original Lancaster City Transport in 1965. (Tue 20/5/75, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,799. KTJ205C ... Lancaster 205, KTJ205C, was a Leyland PD2/37 with an East Lancs H37/28F body seen in the bus station in Lancaster. (Thu 5/8/65, Lancaster Bus Station)

1,800. KTJ206C ... Taylor Woodrow KTJ206C, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1965 with East Lancs H37/28F bodywork. (September 1981, Heysham)

1,801. KTJ206C ... Seen in the bus station in Lancaster is City of Lancaster 206, KTJ206C, which was a Leyland PD2/37 with an East Lancs H37/28F body new in April 1965. (Lancaster Bus Station)

1,802. PTE944C ... Ashton Under Lyne 44, PTE944C, a 1965 Leyland Titan PD2/37 with front entrance Roe body. (1998, at Piece Hall, Halifax)

1,803. PTE944C ... Ashton under Lyne bought Leyland chassis with Roe bodywork after the war. Their last front engined buses entered service in 1965 and were Leyland Titan PD2/37 with forward entrance Roe bodywork. Seen amid lying snow is 44, PTE944C, the sole survivor of the batch of five. (Sat 4/12/10, Manchester Museum of Transport)

1,804. BJK671D ... Eastbourne Corporation 71, BJK671D, a 1966 Leyland PD2A/30 bodied by East Lancs and seen in the much missed blue and yellow livery undertaking Driver Training Duties during the summer of 1969. (Summer 1969, Victoria Place, Terminus Road, Eastbourne)

1,805. BJK671D ... Eastbourne 71, BJK671D, a Leyland Titan PD2 with East Lancs H32/28R body. (Thu 25/6/81, Eastbourne)

1,806. BJK671D ... Former Eastbourne 71, BJK671D, Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with East Lancs body is seen acting as a hospitality vehicle at the Castle Howard vintage car show. (Sun 19/6/16, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire)

1,807. BJK672D ... BJK672D, preserved ex Eastbourne 72, is a 1966 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 fitted with East Lancs H60R bodywork. It is seen here at the 2007 Worthing rally after a recent repaint. (Sun 29/7/07, at Marine Parade, Worthing)

1,808. BJK672D ... Eastbourne Corporation 72, BJK672D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with East Lancs. H32/28R body, new in 1966. (Mon 20/7/70, Station Parade/Terminus Road junction, Eastbourne)

1,809. BJK673D ... Eastbourne 73, BJK673D, a 1966 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with East Lancs body. The unusual but attractive Eastbourne livery oozes municipal pride. (c.2000, Sheffield)

1,810. BJK674D ... Eastbourne Corporation 74, BJK674D, a 1966 Leyland PD2A/30 was periodically used on Driver Training during the 1970's as depicted here on Eastbourne Seafront near the Pier (Summer 1978, Marine Parade, Eastbourne)

1,811. BJK677D ... Eastbourne 77, BJK677D, a Leyland Titan PD2 with East Lancs H32/28R body. (Thu 25/6/81, Eastbourne Station)

1,812. DBG131D ... MPTE 31, DBG131D, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with Massey H36/30R bodywork formerly Birkenhead Corporation 131 (Sat 30/3/74, St. Helens Corporation Depot)

1,813. DBG135D ... Birkenhead 135, DBG135D, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1966 with Massey H36/30R bodywork, one of an order of 15. (March 1970, Woodside, Birkenhead)

1,814. DCP67D ... Halifax Corporation 67, DCP67D, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1966 (Bradshaw Terminus)

1,815. DCP67D ... Halifax Corporation 67, DCP67D, a Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1966 (April 1966, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,816. DCP68D ... Halifax 68, DCP68D, Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1966, in experimental PTE livery. (December 1973, Warley Town Lane, Newlands)

1,817. DCP68D ... Halifax Corporation No.68, DCP68D, in experimental Metro livery at Bradshaw (Sat 30/3/74, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,818. DCP69D ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3069, DCP69D, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new to Halifax Corporation (69) in 1966, with another of the same batch behind. (June 1977, Albion Street, Halifax)

1,819. DCP70D ... Halifax 70, DCP70D, and behind 282, CJX322C, both Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F bodies, new in 1966 and 1965 respectively. 70 was part of the Corporation fleet while 282 was in the JOC fleet. (April 1966, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,820. DCP70D ... Halifax 70, DCP70D, Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new in 1966. (June 1968, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,821. DCP70D ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3070, DCP70D, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new to Halifax Corporation (70) in 1966. (August 1979, Rochdale Road, King Cross, Halifax)

1,822. DCP71D ... West Yorkshire PTE (Calderdale District) 3071, DCP71D, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F body, new to Halifax Corporation (71) in 1966. (May 1978, Fountain Street, Halifax)

1,823. DCP72D ... Halifax took delivery of their last front engined chassis in 1966, the year that the first rear engined chassis made their appearance. 72, DCP72D, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Weymann bodywork loads up for Norton Tower in Halifax bus station. (Thu 15/5/75, Crossfield Bus Station)

1,824. DCP73D ... West Yorkshire PTE 3073, DCP73D, a 1966 Leyland PD2/37 with Weymann H36/28F bodywork, ex-Halifax No. 73, seen at Steep Lane terminus about to work the 15.30 63 back to Halifax. (Sat 2/9/78, Steep Lane terminus, Sowerby)

1,825. DCP74D ... Metro Calderdale 3074, originally Halifax Corporation 74, DCP74D, new in January 1966 and the last Leyland Titan in the fleet and also believed to carry the last Weymann body built. (Tue 22/6/76, Bradshaw Terminus)

1,826. DEK2D ... Greater Manchester 3280, DEK2D, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F body new to Wigan in 1966. (Sat 25/10/80, Wigan Depot)

1,827. DEK2D ... GMPTE 3280, ex-Wigan Leyland PD2/37 DEK2D with Massey H37/27F bodywork, passes a rather derelict house in Hindley. (1980/81, Hindley)

1,828. DEK3D ... Preserved former Wigan 140, DEK3D, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H41/31F body, new in 1966. (Sun 18/9/05, Duxford)

1,829. DEK3D ... Wigan switched to exposed radiator PD2s for its last Titan deliveries. This Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2/37 was new in 1966 as 140, DEK3D in the Wigan fleet. (Tue 16/10/79, Warrington Bus Station)

1,830. DEK3D ... DEK3D, a 1966 Leyland PD2/37 with Massey body, new to Wigan Corporation one of a batch of three Leyland PD2’s delivered in December 1966, given a fleet No 140. It ran for Wigan Corporation until it was taken over by Greater Manchester PTE in April 1974. At this time 140 was repainted into GMPTE’s orange livery and given fleet No 3281. It ran until the summer of 1983, when it was withdrawn and sold to the Wallace Driver Training School London. (Sun 9/9/12, Merthyr Tydfil)

1,831. FHG160E ... Burnley & Pendle 260, FHG160E, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1966/7 with East Lancashire H37/27F bodywork. This was new to Burnley Colne & Nelson. (March 1978, Burnley Bus Station)

1,832. FRJ234D ... SELNEC Central 3080, FRJ234D, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, new in 1966 to Salford City Transport (as 234). (March 1973, Whit Lane/Broughton Road, near Pendleton)

1,833. FRJ237D ... Standing out amid the Manchester gloom is former Salford 237, FRJ237D, a 1966 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with MCW bodywork wearing its PTE colours and fleet number 3083. (Wed 23/10/74, Victoria Bus Station, Salford)

1,834. FRJ243D ... Former Salford 243, FRJ243D, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H38/32F body, new in April 1966 (Wed 22/9/10, Bressingham Gardens)

1,835. FRJ244D ... Seen in Victoria Bus Station in Salford is "Salford" 3090, FRJ244D, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body. (Thu 13/8/70, Victoria Bus Station, Salford)

1,836. FRJ244D ... GMT 3090 and 3113, FRJ244D and JRJ267E, 1966/7 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro-Cammell H36/28F bodywork originally Salford 244 and 267 (Sun 18/2/79, Station Road, Swinton)

1,837. FRJ251D ... SELNEC 3097, FRJ251D, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1966 with MCW Orion H36/28F bodywork. New as Salford 251. (July 1970, Chapel Street, Salford)

1,838. FRJ253D ... SELNEC Central orange & white as intended - 3099, FRJ253D, was a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H36/28F body new as Salford 253 in April 1966. (Fri 17/8/73, Grosvenor Street, Manchester)

1,839. FRJ254D ... Salford 254, FRJ254D, was a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with MCW bodywork delivered in 1966. It passed to the PTE in 1969 with the rest of Salford's fleet. (Sat 1/12/12, Victoria Station, Manchester)

1,840. FRJ256D ... Seen in SELNEC PTE Central livery is Salford 256, FRJ256D, a 1966 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with MCW bodywork, pulling into the former Cannon Street bus station in Manchester. (Tue 16/5/72, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester)

1,841. FRJ257D ... GMT 3830, END830D a 1966 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/2 with Metro Cammell H43/32F body (hi res photo), 4639, 4639VM a 1963 Daimler CVG6/Metro Cammell H37/28R body and 3103, FRJ257D a 1966 Leyland PD2/40 with Metro Cammell H36/28F body, formerly Manchester 3830, 4639 and Salford 257. (Tue 20/6/78, Trafford Bar)

1,842. FVN36D ... TRTB's 1966 intake consisted of four Leyland PD2A/27s with Roe H33/28R bodies which arrived in June of that year. 36, FVN36D, was one of this batch all of which passed to Teesside Municipal Transport in April 1968. (1967, South Bank Depot)

1,843. FVN36D ... Teesside Municipal Transport 36, FVN36D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1966 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (April 1969, South Bank depot)

1,844. FVN36D ... Cleveland Transit H236, FVN36D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1966 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. New as TRTB 36. (July 1977, Marton Road / The Exchange, Middlesbrough)

1,845. FVN37D ... Teesside Railless Traction Board 37, FVN37D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1966 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (January 1968, TRTB depot)

1,846. KWO134D ... West Monmouthshire Omnibus Board 28, KWO134D, was a Leyland PD2/40 with Massey L27/28RD bodywork new in December 1966. (Sun 7/9/69, Blackwood Depot)

1,847. LNY536D ... Preserved Caerphilly 36, LNY536D, a Leyland PD2/37 with Massey L31/29RD body, new in October 1966 and alongside 32, GNY432C, a Leyland PD3/4 with Massey L35/33RD body, one of a batch of three new at the end of 1965. (Sun 12/8/12, at Brislington)

1,848. LNY536D ... Preserved Caerphilly 36, LNY536D, a Leyland PD2/37 with Massey L31/29RD body, new in October 1966. (Sun 10/8/08, at Brislington)

1,849. OVX140D ... Colchester 40, OVX140D, a Massey H33/28R bodied Leyland PD2A/30, was one of ten new in 1966, which were the first 8' 0" wide buses in the fleet. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

1,850. OVX141D ... Colchester Corporation 41, OVX141D, Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28RD body, new in February 1966 with an Eastern National Bristol LD / ECW in the background. (Sat 10/3/73, Colchester Bus Station)

1,851. OVX142D ... Colchester Corporation 42, OVX142D, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1966. (mid to late 1970s, Lewis Gardens, entering Colchester Bus Station)

1,852. OVX143D ... Colchester Corporation 43, OVX143D, a Leyland PD2A/30 with Massey H33/28R body, new in 1966. (early 1970s, Colchester Transport Depot)

1,853. OVX143D ... OK Motor Services OVX143D, a Leyland Titan PD2A/30 built in 1966 with Massey H33/28RD bodywork. (July 1980, Bishop Auckland Market Place)

1,854. OVX143D ... OK Motor Services OVX143D, a former Colchester Corporation Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with its Massey H33/28R body later fitted with platform doors.

1,855. OVX143D ... O.K. Motor Services, Bishop Auckland OVX143D, seen here at the Bishop Auckland Garage, was a Leyland PD2A/30 with a Massey body which had been new as Colchester 43 in February 1966. (Sun 12/4/81, Bishop Auckland Garage)

1,856. OVX144D ... Colchester 44, OVX144D, a Massey bodied Leyland PD2A/30 was the last of six new in 1966, which were the first 8' 0" wide buses in the fleet. (February 1966, Colchester Bus Station)

1,857. TTE281D ... Widnes Corporation 41, TTE281D, a Leyland Titan PD2/27 built in 1966 with East Lancashire H37/28R bodywork. (June 1970, Widnes)

1,858. YTD287D ... Darwen Corporation 32, YTD287D, A Leyland Titan PD2A/27 built in 1966 with East Lancashire H37/28F bodywork. (September 1971, Church Street, Darwen)

1,859. YTD289D ... Darwen 34, YTD289D, a Leyland PD2A/27, had an East Lancs H37/28F body and passed to Blackburn in April 1974. (Mon 26/8/68, Darwen Circus)

1,860. DEK6E ... Wigan bought exposed radiator Leyland Titan PD2s before switching to Atlanteans at the end of the 1960s. The 1967 Titans with Northern Counties would be the last ones bought - seen here is 78, DEK6E, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with attractive 64 seat Northern Counties bodywork. (Fri 19/7/74, Wigan Bus Station)

1,861. DHC782E ... Eastbourne Corporation 82, DHC782E, an East Lancs 60 seat bodied Leyland PD2A/30 of 1967 and still owned by that operator. Seen here at the Eastbourne Motor Bus 100 Event on 20th July 2003 on Eastbourne Seafront. (Sun 20/7/03, Sea Front, Eastbourne)

1,862. DHC782E ... To celebrate 110 years of bus operation in Eastbourne, Stagecoach as successor to the Corporation/Eastbourne Buses has been operating a commemorative service 110 along the sea front from the town centre during the summer. 1967 Leyland PD2A/30 East Lancs DHC782E (originally 82, now 19978!) looks splendid in traditional livery, and sounds a treat,too. (Tue 20/8/13, Sovereign Centre, Sea Front, Eastbourne)

1,863. DHC784E ... DHC784E is the former Eastbourne 84, a 1967 Leyland Titan PD2A/30 with an East Lancs O60R body. This vehicle was originally H60R, and finished in Blue & Primrose livery. (Sun 30/7/06, The Adur Recreation Ground, Brighton Rd, Shoreham by Sea)

1,864. DHC784E ... Eastbourne 84, DHC784E, a Leyland Titan PD2 with East Lancs O32/28R body. (Thu 25/6/81, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne)

1,865. DVL357E ... On a weekend trip to Lincoln I photographed number 9, DVL357E, a Leyland thingy (sometimes known as a PD2/37). (Sun 8/9/74, Lincoln)

1,866. ETF484F ... Darwen 36, ETF484F, a 1967 Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancs body is seen when in use by Hyndburn Transport (previously Accrington Corporation) as a PSV tuition vehicle. Following local government re-organisation in 1974 Darwen's small fleet was subsumed into the enlarged Blackburn fleet (Sun 20/8/89, Charlestown Road, Halifax)

1,867. ETF484F ... Darwen 36, ETF484F, a Leyland PD2A/27, had an East Lancs H37/28F body and passed to Blackburn in April 1974. (Mon 26/8/68, Market Street, Darwen)

1,868. ETF486F ... Blackburn 56, ETF486F a former Darwen (38) 1967 Leyland PD2A/27 with East Lancs H37/28F bodywork (Fri 5/9/80, Eccleshill)

1,869. FEN587E ... Bury bought both Atlanteans andd Fleetlines in the 1960s. However the need for lighter buses to work the Bolton service due to a weight restricted bridge in Bolton led Bury to buy four front entrance PD2/37s with East Lancs bodywork in 1967. The first of the quartet 187, FEN587E, is seen some twenty one years later working as a driver trainer for Northumbria. (Sun 7/8/88, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray)

1,870. FEN588E ... Preserved Bury 188, FEN588E, is a Leyland PD2/37 with an East Lancashire H37/28F body dating from 1967. (Sun 13/6/21, Bury Transport Museum)

1,871. FEN590E ... GMT 6390, FEN590E a 1967 Leyland PD2/37 with East Lancs H37/28F bodywork, originally Bury 190 (Fri 7/3/80, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester)

1,872. GCM148E ... Birkenhead 148, GCM148E, was a Leyland PD2/37 with Massey H36/30R bodywork. It was one of 15 similar vehicles purchased in 1967 which all passed to Merseyside PTE in December 1969. (1969, Woodside, Birkenhead)

1,873. GFY55E ... Former Southport 55, GFY55E, a Leyland PD2/40 with Met.Cam. 64 seat body, with Merseyside PTE which, I believe, allowed the Southport fleet to retain the traditional livery for a while. (Sat 15/3/75, Chapel Street, Southport)

1,874. HJA948E ... SELNEC Southern 5848, HJA948E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1967 with East Lancashire H36/28R bodywork. (April 1973, Bus Station, Ashton under Lyne)

1,875. HJA948E ... GMT 5848, HJA948E a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with East Lancs H36/28R body originally Stockport 48. (Mon 4/4/77, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,876. HJA949E ... Former GMT 5849, HJA949E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40/East Lancs H36/28R, originally Stockport 49. (Sun 14/9/80, MOTEC, High Ercall)

1,877. HJA958E ... GMT 5858, HJA958E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with Neepsend H36/28R body originally Stockport 58 (Sat 7/1/78, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,878. HJA959E ... Stockport Corporation 59, HJA959E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Neepsend H36/28R body, new in 1967. (August 1969, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,879. HJA963E ... GMT 5863, HJA963E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40/Neepsend ex-Stockport 63, turning from Carrington Rd into Newbridge Lane on the 11.15 Vernon Park-Piccadilly 194. (Sat 13/1/79, Carrington Rd/Newbridge Lane, Stockport)

1,880. HJA964E ... Stockport 64, HJA964E, a 1967 Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Neepsend bodywork to East Lancs design (both companies were part of the John Brown Group at the time) plies its trade in Mersey Square in its home town. (Thu 25/6/70, Mersey Square, Stockport)

1,881. HJA965E ... Preserved Stockport Corporation 65, HJA965E, a Leyland PD2/40 with East Lancs H36/28R body, new in summer 1967 (Sun 1/1/06, The Broadway, Winchester)

1,882. HJA967E ... GMT 5867, HJA967E a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with East Lancs H36/28R body originally Stockport 67 and GMT 5882 and 5872, KJA882F & KJA872F, 1968 Leyland PD3/14s with East Lancs H38/32R bodies originally Stockport 82 and 72. (Thu 31/7/80, Stockport, Buxton Rd, Heaviley near St George's Church)

1,883. HJA968E ... SELNEC Southern 5868, HJA968E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Neepsend H36/28R body, new to Stockport Corporation (68) in 1967. (1972/73, Piccadilly/Mosley Street, Manchester)

1,884. HJA968E ... GMT 5868, HJA968E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with Neepsend body, ex-Stockport 68. (Wed 23/7/80, Wellington Road North, Stockport)

1,885. HJA968E ... GMT 5868, HJA968E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40/East Lancs H36/28R formerly Stockport 68. (Sat 27/9/80, Piccadilly, Manchester)

1,886. HJA969E ... GMT 5869, HJA969E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with Neepsend body, ex-Stockport 69. (Sat 26/4/80, Hall Street, Offerton, Stockport)

1,887. HJA970E ... GMT 5870, HJA970E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 ex Stockport 70. (Tue 22/4/80, Grotton Hotel, Grotton, Oldham)

1,888. JRJ261E ... Eynon, Trimsaran JRJ261E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with MCW H36/28F bodywork originally Salford 261. (Thu 31/3/83, Llanelli Bus Station)

1,889. JRJ265E ... Greater Manchester PTE 3111, JRJ265E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built 1967 with MCW H36/28F bodywork. This had been new as Salford 265. (July 1974, Victoria Bus Station, Salford)

1,890. JRJ265E ... GMT 3111, JRJ265E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with MCW H36/28F body originally Salford 265. (Thu 1/5/80, Tiviot Dale/Princes St, Stockport)

1,891. JRJ272E ... Eynon's, Trimsaran JRJ272E a 1967 Leyland PD2/40/MCW H36/28F ex GMT 3118 and originally Salford 272. (Fri 10/7/81, Carmarthen Bus Station)

1,892. JRJ281E ... Salford City Transport bought Leyland Titan PD2s as late as 1967. 281, JRJ281E, is a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body. (July 2004, Fleetwood)

1,893. JRJ281E ... Preserved ex-Salford City Transport 281, JRJ281E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body, new in 1967. (Sun 16/7/17, Anstey Park, Alton)

1,894. JRJ281E ... Rear view of preserved ex-Salford City Transport 281, JRJ281E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body, new in 1967. (Sun 16/7/17, Anstey Park, Alton)

1,895. JRJ282E ... SELNEC 3128, JRJ282E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1967 with MCW Orion H36/28F bodywork, new as Slaford 282. (August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford)

1,896. JVN40E ... TRTB 40, JVN40E, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 from 1967 with Roe H33/28R bodywork. (August 1967, Borough Road, Middlesbrough)

1,897. JVN41E ... Teesside Municipal Transport 41, JVN41E, was a Leyland PD2A/27 with Roe H33/28R bodywork, one of a batch of four (40-43). (Tue 5/8/69, Coach park by amusement park, Whitburn Road, Seaburn)

1,898. MDJ553E ... St Helens last double deckers were bought in 1967. 53, MDJ553E, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancs bodywork is seen at the undertakings Jackson Street depot wearing Merseyside PTE colours. (Tue 25/9/79, Jackson Street Garage, St Helens)

1,899. MDJ554E ... St Helens bought their last double deckers in 1967. 54, MDJ554E, is a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancs body, one of five PD2s bought that year. (1997, off Charlestown Road, Halifax)

1,900. MDJ554E ... Preserved St Helens 54, MDJ554E, a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancs body, one of five PD2s bought in 1967. (Sun 18/3/12, North West Museum of Road Transport)

1,901. MDJ554E ... Merseyside PTE 54, MDJ554E a 1967 Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancs H36/28R bodywork, formerly St. Helens Corporation and now preserved in their livery (Fri 21/9/79, Billinge)

1,902. MDJ851E ... St. Helens Corporation: On the left, 1 (ODJ941) an AEC Regent V 2D3RA with Metro-Cammell H36/28R body, new in 1961. On the right, 51 (MDJ851E) a Leyland Titan PD2A/27 with East Lancashire H33/28R body, new in 1967. (Sun 5/7/70, Jackson Street Garage)

1,903. ONY638F ... Rhymney Valley 38, ONY638F, a Leyland PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F body, new to Caerphilly in late 1967. (1970s, Central Square, alongside Cardiff Bus Station)

1,904. PBJ2F ... Waveney 12, PBJ2F, a Leyland PD2/47 with Massey H34/28R body, new in August 1967, which was passed down from Lowestoft Corporation Transport in April 1974 to Waveney District Council where it gave good service until Waveney ceased to operate buses altogether on the 3rd Dec 1977. (late 1977, Waveney Depot, Lowestoft)

1,905. PBJ2F ... Preserved Lowestoft 12, PBJ2F, a Leyland PD2/47 with Massey H34/28R body, new in August 1967. (Sun 18/9/11, Duxford)

1,906. PBJ2F ... Seen at the Clacton Transport Fair and Running Day on Sunday 2nd June is Lowestoft PD2/Massey 12, PBJ2F. Lowestoft was one of the smaller municipal fleets, changing its name to Waveney with local government reorganisation and eventually being taken over by Eastern Counties. (Sun 2/6/13, Clacton Shopping Village)

1,907. FEK1F ... Eynon, Trimsaran YTE952D a former Fishwick's 1966 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/12 with Massey B45F bodywork and FEK1F a 1968 Leyland PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F bodywork, originally Wigan Corporation 25. (Sat 24/3/84, Trimsaran)

1,908. FEK2F ... Greater Manchester 3291, FEK2F, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F body, new to Wigan in 1968. (Sat 25/10/80, Wigan Depot)

1,909. FEK3F ... Greater Manchester 3292, FEK3F, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 with Massey H37/27F body, new to Wigan in 1968. (Sat 25/10/80, Library Street, Wigan)

1,910. FEK4F ... Wigan Corporation 28, FEK4F, a Leyland Titan PD2/37 built in 1968 with Massey H37/27F bodywork. (October 1970, South John Street, Liverpool)

1,911. JTF217F ... Darwen's later puchases were traditional Lancashire municipal Leyland Titans with East Lancs bodywork. 39, JTF217F, was a 1968 Leyland Titan PD2/47 with front entrance East Lancs body. (1994, Halifax)

1,912. JTF217F ... Darwen 39, JTF217F, a Leyland Titan PD2 with East Lancs H37/28F body. New in April 1968, Darwen used vehicles of this type on OPO duties. (Sun 19/9/82, Burscough)

1,913. JTF217F ... A more recent view of beautifully preserved Darwen 39, JTF217F, a Leyland PD2/47 with East Lancashire H37/28F body dating from 1968. (Sun 9/10/22, Keighley Road, Skipton)

1,914. JTF218F ... Darwen 40, JTF218F, a 1968 Leyland Titan PD2A/47 with East Lancs bodywork is seen in Edinburgh while working as an open top tour vehicle for Mac's Tours. (2001, High Street, Edinburgh)

1,915. JTF218F ... Former Darwen 40, JTF218F, a 1968 Leyland Titan PD2A/47 with East Lancs bodywork. (Sun 28/9/14, Potteries Running Day, Gladstone Pottery Museum)

1,916. JTF219F ... Darwen 41, JTF219F, a Leyland PD2/47, had an East Lancs H37/28F body and passed to Blackburn in April 1974. (Mon 26/8/68, Market Street, Darwen)

1,917. PTF408G ... Darwen 42, PTF408G, was an East Lancs H37/28F bodied Leyland PD2/47 and was seen in Blackburn Bus Station. (Mon 17/4/72, Blackburn Bus Station)

1,918. PTF408G ... Darwen Corporation 42, PTF408G, an Leyland Titan PD2/47 with East Lancs. H37/28F body, new in 1969. (early 1973, Darwen Bus Station)

1,919. NRR852 ... South Notts 52, NRR852, seen here in Huntingdon Street Bus Station in Nottingham, was a Leyland PD2/12 with a Leyland L27/26RD body, new in January 1953, and was withdrawn in April 1975. (Fri 20/9/68, Huntingdon Street Bus Station, Nottingham)