SCT '61 Photo Index
Leyland Trolleybus
Leyland Trolleybus
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1. RV4653
An early uncredited view of one of the 15 Trolleybuses bought by Portsmouth for comparison purposes in 1934. Leyland TBD2/English Electric H26/24R 5 RV4653 is at the junction of Albert Rd and Festing Rd as a group of bonneted ladies climb aboard.
Photo taken c.1935, Junction Albert Rd & Festing Rd, Portsmouth
An early uncredited view of one of the 15 Trolleybuses bought by Portsmouth for comparison purposes in 1934. Leyland TBD2/English Electric H26/24R 5 RV4653 is at the junction of Albert Rd and Festing Rd as a group of bonneted ladies climb aboard.
Photo taken c.1935, Junction Albert Rd & Festing Rd, Portsmouth
2. CGF85
A shot of London Transport Executive Carshalton Depot in Westmead Road, Sutton, with B1 class trolleybus 85, CGF85, on the right.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Carshalton Depot, Westmead Road, Sutton
A shot of London Transport Executive Carshalton Depot in Westmead Road, Sutton, with B1 class trolleybus 85, CGF85, on the right.
Photo taken Saturday 28 February 1959, Carshalton Depot, Westmead Road, Sutton
3. RV4653
Portsmouth 205, RV4653, a Leyland TBD2/ English Electric H26/24R at Hilsea Barracks in October 1948. 205 has the overhead sighting window that was found to be needed on the first batch of EE bodies.
Photo taken October 1948, Hilsea Barracks
Portsmouth 205, RV4653, a Leyland TBD2/ English Electric H26/24R at Hilsea Barracks in October 1948. 205 has the overhead sighting window that was found to be needed on the first batch of EE bodies.
Photo taken October 1948, Hilsea Barracks
4. DGY450
London Transport Trolleybus 450, DGY450, seen at Butterwick, Hammersmith.
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1959, Butterwick, London Hammersmith
London Transport Trolleybus 450, DGY450, seen at Butterwick, Hammersmith.
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1959, Butterwick, London Hammersmith
5. VN9434
Southend ex-Teesside single decker 139, VN9434, on 20th December 1954 dumped in a yard in North Road after withdrawal.
Photo taken Monday 20 December 1954, North Road, Southend
Southend ex-Teesside single decker 139, VN9434, on 20th December 1954 dumped in a yard in North Road after withdrawal.
Photo taken Monday 20 December 1954, North Road, Southend
6. VN9436
Southend Corporation trolleybuses 141/142, VN9436/7, photographed in May 1951. They were Leyland TB3's with Massey B32R bodies, new to Teesside in 1936 and acquired by Southend in 1945.
Photo taken May 1951
Southend Corporation trolleybuses 141/142, VN9436/7, photographed in May 1951. They were Leyland TB3's with Massey B32R bodies, new to Teesside in 1936 and acquired by Southend in 1945.
Photo taken May 1951
7. DLY549
London Transport D3 Class 549, DLY549, leading a lineup of trolleybuses at Letchford Gardens, Harlesden
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1959, Letchford Gardens, London Harlesden
London Transport D3 Class 549, DLY549, leading a lineup of trolleybuses at Letchford Gardens, Harlesden
Photo taken Saturday 11 April 1959, Letchford Gardens, London Harlesden
8. DTC264
South Lancashire 57, DTC264, a Leyland TTB3 or TTB4 with a Roe H35/29R body new in July 1938 is seen in Leigh.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, King Street/Spinning Jenny Street, Leigh
South Lancashire 57, DTC264, a Leyland TTB3 or TTB4 with a Roe H35/29R body new in July 1938 is seen in Leigh.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, King Street/Spinning Jenny Street, Leigh
9. DTC265
South Lancashire added six more trolleybuses in 1938 and 58, DTC265, a Leyland TTB3 or TTB4 with a Roe H35/29R body new in July 1938 was caught at Four Lane Ends, Bolton.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, Four Lane Ends, Bolton
South Lancashire added six more trolleybuses in 1938 and 58, DTC265, a Leyland TTB3 or TTB4 with a Roe H35/29R body new in July 1938 was caught at Four Lane Ends, Bolton.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, Four Lane Ends, Bolton
10. DTC266
South Lancashire Transport 59, DTC266, a Leyland TTB3 or TTB4 (sources vary) with Roe H35/29R body new in 1938. One of six new that year it is seen at Howell Croft bus station in Bolton on the last Saturday of operation.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, Howell Croft Bus Station, Bolton
South Lancashire Transport 59, DTC266, a Leyland TTB3 or TTB4 (sources vary) with Roe H35/29R body new in 1938. One of six new that year it is seen at Howell Croft bus station in Bolton on the last Saturday of operation.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, Howell Croft Bus Station, Bolton
11. ELB796
London H1 class Trolleybus 796, ELB796, one of 160 in the class, new in 1938
Photo taken Monday 7 May 2012, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
London H1 class Trolleybus 796, ELB796, one of 160 in the class, new in 1938
Photo taken Monday 7 May 2012, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
12. ELB796
The conductor leans from the platform to check the connectors stay on the wires as preserved LT trolleybus 796, ELB796, heads out during the running weekend.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2016, Carlton Coalville
The conductor leans from the platform to check the connectors stay on the wires as preserved LT trolleybus 796, ELB796, heads out during the running weekend.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2016, Carlton Coalville
13. ELB898
London Transport 898, ELB898, an H1 seen at the Napier Arms, Woodford.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Napier Arms, Woodford
London Transport 898, ELB898, an H1 seen at the Napier Arms, Woodford.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Napier Arms, Woodford
14. EXV143
London 1143, EXV143, was an all-Leyland K1 trolleybus.
Photo taken 1961, Kew Bridge Road, Brentford
London 1143, EXV143, was an all-Leyland K1 trolleybus.
Photo taken 1961, Kew Bridge Road, Brentford
15. EXV201
Preserved ex-London Transport 1201, EXV201, a Leyland LPTB70 with a Leyland H40/30R body, new in February 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 10 September 2006, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
Preserved ex-London Transport 1201, EXV201, a Leyland LPTB70 with a Leyland H40/30R body, new in February 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 10 September 2006, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
16. EXV201
London K2 class Trolleybus 1201, EXV201
Photo taken Monday 7 May 2012, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
London K2 class Trolleybus 1201, EXV201
Photo taken Monday 7 May 2012, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
17. EXV201
Front and rear views of preserved London Transport K2 class trolleybus 1201, EXV201, a Leyland LPTB70 with a Leyland H40/30R body, new in February 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 22 September 2024, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
Front and rear views of preserved London Transport K2 class trolleybus 1201, EXV201, a Leyland LPTB70 with a Leyland H40/30R body, new in February 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 22 September 2024, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
18. EXV253
Preserved ex-London Transport 1253, EXV253, a Leyland LPTB70 with Leyland H40/30R body, new in March 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 10 September 2006, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
Preserved ex-London Transport 1253, EXV253, a Leyland LPTB70 with Leyland H40/30R body, new in March 1939.
Photo taken Sunday 10 September 2006, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
19. EXV271
London 1271, EXV271, was a K1 all-Leyland trolleybus of 1939.
Photo taken 1961, Kew Bridge Road, Brentford
London 1271, EXV271, was a K1 all-Leyland trolleybus of 1939.
Photo taken 1961, Kew Bridge Road, Brentford
20. EXV313
London Transport K2 trolleybus 1313, EXV313, taken at Finsbury Square, Moorgate, probably in Autumn 1961 and, judging by the lack of pedestrians, possibly taken on a Saturday afternoon or on a Sunday. On route 641 to Winchmore Hill via Wood Green.
Photo taken Autumn 1961, City of London Finsbury Square, Moorgate
London Transport K2 trolleybus 1313, EXV313, taken at Finsbury Square, Moorgate, probably in Autumn 1961 and, judging by the lack of pedestrians, possibly taken on a Saturday afternoon or on a Sunday. On route 641 to Winchmore Hill via Wood Green.
Photo taken Autumn 1961, City of London Finsbury Square, Moorgate
21. EXV322
London Transport 1322, EXV322, a K2 seen at the Napier Arms, Woodford.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Napier Arms, Woodford
London Transport 1322, EXV322, a K2 seen at the Napier Arms, Woodford.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Napier Arms, Woodford
22. EXV348
London Transport 1348, EXV348, a 1939 Leyland trolleybus recently repatriated from Ireland. It is seen displayed alongside RT3323 (also a resident at Sandtoft) at the 2010 Sandtoft Gathering awaiting restoration.
Photo taken Sunday 25 July 2010, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum
London Transport 1348, EXV348, a 1939 Leyland trolleybus recently repatriated from Ireland. It is seen displayed alongside RT3323 (also a resident at Sandtoft) at the 2010 Sandtoft Gathering awaiting restoration.
Photo taken Sunday 25 July 2010, Sandtoft Trolleybus Museum
23. EXV348
London K2 class Trolleybus 1348, EXV348.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 2012, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
London K2 class Trolleybus 1348, EXV348.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 2012, East Anglia Transport Museum, Carlton Colville
24. EXV76
London Transport 1076, EXV76, a K1 seen at the Napier Arms, Woodford.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Napier Arms, Woodford
London Transport 1076, EXV76, a K1 seen at the Napier Arms, Woodford.
Photo taken Saturday 8 November 1958, Napier Arms, Woodford
25. GNA39
Manchester 1121, GNA39, a Leyland TB5 with English Electric H28/26R body. This batch of 37 vehicles, new in 1940/41, were the last vehicles to carry the streamlined livery when new but lost it when repainted.
Photo taken Thursday 18 August 1955, Portland Street, Piccadilly, Manchester
Manchester 1121, GNA39, a Leyland TB5 with English Electric H28/26R body. This batch of 37 vehicles, new in 1940/41, were the last vehicles to carry the streamlined livery when new but lost it when repainted.
Photo taken Thursday 18 August 1955, Portland Street, Piccadilly, Manchester
26. GLB728
London Transport SA1 trolleybus 1728, GLB728, one of the 8'wide Leyland trolleybuses built in 1941/2 and intended for Durban in South Africa but diverted because of the shipping difficulties during the war.
Photo taken Monday 23 June 1958, Balfour Road, near Super Cinema, Ilford
London Transport SA1 trolleybus 1728, GLB728, one of the 8'wide Leyland trolleybuses built in 1941/2 and intended for Durban in South Africa but diverted because of the shipping difficulties during the war.
Photo taken Monday 23 June 1958, Balfour Road, near Super Cinema, Ilford
27. GLB727
London Transport 1727, GLB727, a SA1 class trolleybus seen on route 693. It was an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in January 1942, part of an order for Durban but diverted to London because of shipping difficulties.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Wangey Road, Chadwell Heath
London Transport 1727, GLB727, a SA1 class trolleybus seen on route 693. It was an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in January 1942, part of an order for Durban but diverted to London because of shipping difficulties.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Wangey Road, Chadwell Heath
28. GLB731
London Transport 1731, GLB731, a SA1 class trolleybus seen on route 691.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Horns Road, Ilford
London Transport 1731, GLB731, a SA1 class trolleybus seen on route 691.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Horns Road, Ilford
29. GLB736
London Transport 1736, GLB736, a SA2 class trolleybus seen on route 691. It was an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in April 1942, part of an order for Durban but diverted to London because of shipping difficulties.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Horns Road, Ilford
London Transport 1736, GLB736, a SA2 class trolleybus seen on route 691. It was an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in April 1942, part of an order for Durban but diverted to London because of shipping difficulties.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Horns Road, Ilford
30. GLB742
London Transport 1742, GLB742, a SA2 class trolleybus seen on route 691. It was an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in June1942, part of an order for Durban but diverted to London because of shipping difficulties.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Ley Street, Ilford
London Transport 1742, GLB742, a SA2 class trolleybus seen on route 691. It was an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in June1942, part of an order for Durban but diverted to London because of shipping difficulties.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Ley Street, Ilford
31. GLB743
London Transport 1743, GLB743, a SA2 class trolleybus, an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in 1942.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Horns Road, Ilford
London Transport 1743, GLB743, a SA2 class trolleybus, an 8' wide Leyland TTB6 with a Metro Cammell 72 seat body, new in 1942.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Horns Road, Ilford