SCT '61 Photo Index
Northern General
Northern General
Northern General including subsiduary Wakefield's Motors
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1. UP551
Northern General bought chassis from BMMO in the early twenties including this SOS QL 338, UP551, seen at the Festival of Transport at Beamish. The very narrow cab on these vehicles is apparent in this view. Arriving as a semi derelict wreck this bus has been painstakingly rebuilt by the Beamish staff.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Beamish Open Air Museum
Northern General bought chassis from BMMO in the early twenties including this SOS QL 338, UP551, seen at the Festival of Transport at Beamish. The very narrow cab on these vehicles is apparent in this view. Arriving as a semi derelict wreck this bus has been painstakingly rebuilt by the Beamish staff.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Beamish Open Air Museum
2. BR6496
Northern General bought this Associated-Daimler 416 in 1928. It survived in chassis only form and was exported to the USA where its American owner fitted the replica charabanc body it carries today.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Meadowhall, Sheffield
Northern General bought this Associated-Daimler 416 in 1928. It survived in chassis only form and was exported to the USA where its American owner fitted the replica charabanc body it carries today.
Photo taken Sunday 18 September 2011, Meadowhall, Sheffield
3. CN6019
Brooks SOS ON CN6019, new in 1934 to Northern General 613 with a Short B34F body. In 1940, it was requisitioned by the War Dept, then in 1945 to Brooks then James (Showman) Aspley Notts. Last licensed 9/51. Body was rebuilt at Bracebridge. with coach seats.
Photo taken July 1950, opposite Brooks Garage, Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley
Brooks SOS ON CN6019, new in 1934 to Northern General 613 with a Short B34F body. In 1940, it was requisitioned by the War Dept, then in 1945 to Brooks then James (Showman) Aspley Notts. Last licensed 9/51. Body was rebuilt at Bracebridge. with coach seats.
Photo taken July 1950, opposite Brooks Garage, Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley
4. GPT978
Former Northern General 1178, GPT978. new in late 1946, a Guy Arab II with NCB H30/26R body, exported to Eritrea and at some stage said to have been fitted with a Fiat engine.
Photo taken 2003?, Eritrea
Former Northern General 1178, GPT978. new in late 1946, a Guy Arab II with NCB H30/26R body, exported to Eritrea and at some stage said to have been fitted with a Fiat engine.
Photo taken 2003?, Eritrea
5. GPT978
Rear view of G02335, a 1946 Guy Arab II with Northern Coachbuilders body, new to Northern General Transport as their no. 1178, GPT978.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 October 2009, Asmara, Eritrea
Rear view of G02335, a 1946 Guy Arab II with Northern Coachbuilders body, new to Northern General Transport as their no. 1178, GPT978.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 October 2009, Asmara, Eritrea
6. GUP110
Northern General 1110, GUP110, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body, one of fifty new in 1947.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1110, GUP110, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body, one of fifty new in 1947.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
7. GUP73
Northern General 1073, GUP73, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body, one of fifty new in 1947.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1073, GUP73, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body, one of fifty new in 1947.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
8. KPT136
Northern General 1453, KPT136, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with an ACB B35F body which had been new in March 1949 to Hurst, Winlaton.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1453, KPT136, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with an ACB B35F body which had been new in March 1949 to Hurst, Winlaton.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
9. KPT264
Green Bus Company, Rugeley 15, KPT264, acquired in January 1960, has seen better days having been withdrawn in 1963 and is seen at the Uttoxeter garage.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Uttoxeter Garage
Green Bus Company, Rugeley 15, KPT264, acquired in January 1960, has seen better days having been withdrawn in 1963 and is seen at the Uttoxeter garage.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Uttoxeter Garage
10. KPT279
Northern General 1279, KPT279, a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body was one of fifty new in 1949.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1279, KPT279, a Guy Arab III (5LW) with a Brush B38F body was one of fifty new in 1949.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
11. KUP404
Northern General 1454, KUP404, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with an ACB B35F body which had been new in October 1949 to Hurst, Winlaton. It was acquired in August 1951 along with eleven other vehicles when Hurst's business was acquired and was seen outside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, outside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1454, KUP404, was a Guy Arab III (5LW) with an ACB B35F body which had been new in October 1949 to Hurst, Winlaton. It was acquired in August 1951 along with eleven other vehicles when Hurst's business was acquired and was seen outside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, outside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
12. BCN883
Bodied locally by Northern Coach Builders in their 'ECW' style, Northern General 1383, BCN883, a 5LW engined Guy Arab III new in 1950, gets ready to leave Manors bus park and make the short run to Worswick Street bus station for a trip to Hebburn.
Photo taken 1961, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle.
Bodied locally by Northern Coach Builders in their 'ECW' style, Northern General 1383, BCN883, a 5LW engined Guy Arab III new in 1950, gets ready to leave Manors bus park and make the short run to Worswick Street bus station for a trip to Hebburn.
Photo taken 1961, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle.
13. DCN91
Northern General 1491, DCN91, one of ten Beadle-AEC rebuilds, with Beadle C35F body in Manchester (L.M.S.) Bus Station on a short working of the service from Newcastle to Liverpool in May 1959
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester
Northern General 1491, DCN91, one of ten Beadle-AEC rebuilds, with Beadle C35F body in Manchester (L.M.S.) Bus Station on a short working of the service from Newcastle to Liverpool in May 1959
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester
14. LPT137
A number of Guy Arab IIIs with Brush B38F bodies were acquired from Northern General and LPT137, new in 1950, became number 19 with Green Bus, Rugeley in November 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Elmore Lane Depot, Rugeley
A number of Guy Arab IIIs with Brush B38F bodies were acquired from Northern General and LPT137, new in 1950, became number 19 with Green Bus, Rugeley in November 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 22 March 1964, Elmore Lane Depot, Rugeley
15. LPT140
Green Bus Company, Rugeley 17, LPT140, was a Guy Arab III fitted with a Brush B38F which had been new in 1950 to Northern General as number 1340. It was acquired by Green Bus Company in October 1962 and was one of four acquired at that time following eight which had been acquired in 1959/60. It is at the Rugeley garage of Green Bus.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Rugeley Garage
Green Bus Company, Rugeley 17, LPT140, was a Guy Arab III fitted with a Brush B38F which had been new in 1950 to Northern General as number 1340. It was acquired by Green Bus Company in October 1962 and was one of four acquired at that time following eight which had been acquired in 1959/60. It is at the Rugeley garage of Green Bus.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1964, Rugeley Garage
16. CCN370
Northern General 1370, CCN370 was constructed using the units from AEC Regal 767, CN7982, and a new AEC Regal 30' chassis frame.
Photo taken Saturday 23 August 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Northern General 1370, CCN370 was constructed using the units from AEC Regal 767, CN7982, and a new AEC Regal 30' chassis frame.
Photo taken Saturday 23 August 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
17. CU6298
Guy Arab IV/Weymann Orion CU6298 Started life in 1953 as Northern General 1498 but by 1965 it had joined the fleet of Graham's Bus Service, Paisley as their 68.
Photo taken Autumn 1965, Graham's Garage, Hawkhead, Paisley
Guy Arab IV/Weymann Orion CU6298 Started life in 1953 as Northern General 1498 but by 1965 it had joined the fleet of Graham's Bus Service, Paisley as their 68.
Photo taken Autumn 1965, Graham's Garage, Hawkhead, Paisley
18. DCN72
Ex-Northern General 1472, DCN72, NGT/AEC Regal with Picktree /NGT B43F body.
Photo taken July 1969, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Ex-Northern General 1472, DCN72, NGT/AEC Regal with Picktree /NGT B43F body.
Photo taken July 1969, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
19. DCN72
Rear view of ex-Northern General 1472, DCN72, a NGT/AEC Regal with Picktreee/NGT body.
Photo taken July 1969, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Rear view of ex-Northern General 1472, DCN72, a NGT/AEC Regal with Picktreee/NGT body.
Photo taken July 1969, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
20. DCN72
A further view that I've turned up of ex-Northern General 1472, DCN72, NGT/AEC Regal with Picktree /NGT B43F body with J & H.E.Doherty, Contractor, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Photo taken July 1969, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
A further view that I've turned up of ex-Northern General 1472, DCN72, NGT/AEC Regal with Picktree /NGT B43F body with J & H.E.Doherty, Contractor, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
Photo taken July 1969, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
21. DCN90
Northern General 1490, DCN90, was one of ten A.E.C.-Beadle rebuilds new in 1953. The chassis components came from earlier vehicles and the Beadle bodies were C35F.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
Northern General 1490, DCN90, was one of ten A.E.C.-Beadle rebuilds new in 1953. The chassis components came from earlier vehicles and the Beadle bodies were C35F.
Photo taken Saturday 1 August 1959, Bishop Auckland Market Place
22. DCN831
Samuel Ledgard DCN831, ex-Northern General 1531, was a Guy Arab LUF with rare Picktree "Continental" C35F body dating from 1954.
Photo taken May 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard DCN831, ex-Northern General 1531, was a Guy Arab LUF with rare Picktree "Continental" C35F body dating from 1954.
Photo taken May 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
23. DCN831
Northern General 1531, DCN831, second in a batch of thirteen unique Picktree Coachworks C35F bodied Guy Arab LUF coaches new in 1954, shown here on delivery.
Photo taken 1954
Northern General 1531, DCN831, second in a batch of thirteen unique Picktree Coachworks C35F bodied Guy Arab LUF coaches new in 1954, shown here on delivery.
Photo taken 1954
24. DCN833
Northern General 1533, DCN833, a Guy Arab LUF with Picktree C35F body new in 1954 seen in the parking area used as an overflow to Wellington Street in the summer months.
Photo taken Saturday 25 August 1962, parking area between Castle Street and Lisbon Street, Leeds
Northern General 1533, DCN833, a Guy Arab LUF with Picktree C35F body new in 1954 seen in the parking area used as an overflow to Wellington Street in the summer months.
Photo taken Saturday 25 August 1962, parking area between Castle Street and Lisbon Street, Leeds
25. DCN836
Northern General coach DCN836, fleet no.1536, a Picktree-bodied Guy Arab LUF operating a "Devon and Cornwall" tour.
Photo taken late 1950s, High Street, Dunster
Northern General coach DCN836, fleet no.1536, a Picktree-bodied Guy Arab LUF operating a "Devon and Cornwall" tour.
Photo taken late 1950s, High Street, Dunster
26. DCN836
Northern General coach DCN836, fleet no.1536, a Picktree-bodied Guy Arab LUF operating a "Devon and Cornwall" tour, to go with a previously posted front view
Photo taken late 1950s, High Street, Dunster
Northern General coach DCN836, fleet no.1536, a Picktree-bodied Guy Arab LUF operating a "Devon and Cornwall" tour, to go with a previously posted front view
Photo taken late 1950s, High Street, Dunster
27. DCN841
Garners Bridge of Wear DCN841, a Guy Arab LUF with Picktree C35F body, ex Northern General 1541.
Photo taken late 1967, Garners Garage, Bridge of Weir
Garners Bridge of Wear DCN841, a Guy Arab LUF with Picktree C35F body, ex Northern General 1541.
Photo taken late 1967, Garners Garage, Bridge of Weir
28. DCN845
New in July 1954 as Northern General 1545, DCN845 was acquired by Silcox, Pembroke Dock in 1968 and numbered 1. It was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Saro B44F body.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Gas Lane, Tenby
New in July 1954 as Northern General 1545, DCN845 was acquired by Silcox, Pembroke Dock in 1968 and numbered 1. It was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Saro B44F body.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Gas Lane, Tenby
29. DCN851
Paton, Renfrew 22, DCN851, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Saro B44F body seen at Renfrew Ferry.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Renfrew Ferry
Paton, Renfrew 22, DCN851, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Saro B44F body seen at Renfrew Ferry.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Renfrew Ferry
30. DCN868
Northern General 1568, DCN868, which was seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body and was one of forty new in 1954.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1568, DCN868, which was seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body and was one of forty new in 1954.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
31. DCN889
C Cornes & Son Ltd, contractor, were using DCN889 as staff transport. It was a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 built in 1954 with a Weymann B44F bodywork.
Photo taken February 1969, Keele University
C Cornes & Son Ltd, contractor, were using DCN889 as staff transport. It was a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 built in 1954 with a Weymann B44F bodywork.
Photo taken February 1969, Keele University
32. DCN894
Seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Northern General 1594, DCN894, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body and was one of forty new in 1954.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Northern General 1594, DCN894, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body and was one of forty new in 1954.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
33. DCN899
Northern General 1599, DCN899, an AEC Monocoach MC3RV built in 1954 with Park Royal B44F bodywork, one of a batch of 25 such vehicles in the fleet.
Photo taken August 1969, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
Northern General 1599, DCN899, an AEC Monocoach MC3RV built in 1954 with Park Royal B44F bodywork, one of a batch of 25 such vehicles in the fleet.
Photo taken August 1969, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
34. DCN903
New in November 1954, Northern General 1603, DCN903, an A.E.C. MC3RV Monocoach with a Park Royal B44F body was seen in Stanley.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Scott Street Bus Park, Stanley
New in November 1954, Northern General 1603, DCN903, an A.E.C. MC3RV Monocoach with a Park Royal B44F body was seen in Stanley.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Scott Street Bus Park, Stanley
35. DCN905
Northern General 1605, DCN905, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was an A.E.C. MC3RV Monocoach with a Park Royal B44F body and was one of twenty-five new in 1954.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1605, DCN905, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was an A.E.C. MC3RV Monocoach with a Park Royal B44F body and was one of twenty-five new in 1954.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
36. DCN905
Beamish Museum DCN905, an A E C Monocoach MC3RV built in 1954 with Park Royal bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 3 August 1980, The Stray, Harrogate
Beamish Museum DCN905, an A E C Monocoach MC3RV built in 1954 with Park Royal bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 3 August 1980, The Stray, Harrogate
37. DCN908
Northern General 1608, DCN908, seen in the yard at Leeds Central Station was an AEC Monocoach with Park Royal B44F body.
Photo taken Saturday 30 July 1955, Leeds Central Station
Northern General 1608, DCN908, seen in the yard at Leeds Central Station was an AEC Monocoach with Park Royal B44F body.
Photo taken Saturday 30 July 1955, Leeds Central Station
38. FT7792
Wakefield Motor's 192, FT7792 (with 191, FT7791 on the left) were two AEC Beadle rebuilds with Beadle FC39F bodies of 1954. Unusually, these were not allocated Northern General chassis numbers and their former identities were unknown. Both were sold to Garners of Bridge of Weir in 1962, and withdrawn in 1965.
Photo taken 1960, Whitby
Wakefield Motor's 192, FT7792 (with 191, FT7791 on the left) were two AEC Beadle rebuilds with Beadle FC39F bodies of 1954. Unusually, these were not allocated Northern General chassis numbers and their former identities were unknown. Both were sold to Garners of Bridge of Weir in 1962, and withdrawn in 1965.
Photo taken 1960, Whitby
39. GTY177
Northern 47, GTY177, a 1954 Leyland Titan PD2/12 based tree cutter hard at work in Gateshead.
Photo taken January 1976, Durham Rd., Gateshead
Northern 47, GTY177, a 1954 Leyland Titan PD2/12 based tree cutter hard at work in Gateshead.
Photo taken January 1976, Durham Rd., Gateshead
40. ECN687
Lockey's of St. Helens Auckland ECN687, a Guy Arab LUF with Weymann Fanfare C37F body, new to Northern General (1687) in 1955.
Photo taken July 1969, Lockey's Garage, St. Helen Auckland
Lockey's of St. Helens Auckland ECN687, a Guy Arab LUF with Weymann Fanfare C37F body, new to Northern General (1687) in 1955.
Photo taken July 1969, Lockey's Garage, St. Helen Auckland
41. ECN688
Northern General 1688, ECN688, a Guy Arab LUF with Weymann Fanfare C37F body built in 1955.
Photo taken 1965, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Northern General 1688, ECN688, a Guy Arab LUF with Weymann Fanfare C37F body built in 1955.
Photo taken 1965, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
42. FT8997
Wakefields of Tynemouth (Northern General group) 197, FT8997, an AEC Reliance with a Weymann Fanfare C41F body of 1955.
Photo taken 1960, Whitby
Wakefields of Tynemouth (Northern General group) 197, FT8997, an AEC Reliance with a Weymann Fanfare C41F body of 1955.
Photo taken 1960, Whitby
43. FT9001
Northern General 2630, FT9001, was an AEC Reliance MU3RV with handsome Weymann Fanfare C41F coachwork, and is seen here negotiating the Station Parade/Victoria Avenue roundabout in Harrogate.
Photo taken Late 1960s, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
Northern General 2630, FT9001, was an AEC Reliance MU3RV with handsome Weymann Fanfare C41F coachwork, and is seen here negotiating the Station Parade/Victoria Avenue roundabout in Harrogate.
Photo taken Late 1960s, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
44. PUP625
Charlton's Services 33 PUP625, a Commer-Beadle TS3 from 1955 with Beadle bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Acomb, near Hexham
Charlton's Services 33 PUP625, a Commer-Beadle TS3 from 1955 with Beadle bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Acomb, near Hexham
45. PUP625
M Charlton & Sons, Newbrough, 33 PUP625, a Commer-Beadle TS3 built in 1955 with Beadle B44F bodywork. New as Northern General 1625.
Photo taken early 1960s?, Priestpopple, Hexham
M Charlton & Sons, Newbrough, 33 PUP625, a Commer-Beadle TS3 built in 1955 with Beadle B44F bodywork. New as Northern General 1625.
Photo taken early 1960s?, Priestpopple, Hexham
46. SPT59
Northern General 1659, SPT59, a Weymann B44F bodied Guy Arab LUF seen in Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Northern General 1659, SPT59, a Weymann B44F bodied Guy Arab LUF seen in Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
47. SPT60
Northern General 1660, SPT60, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab LUF (5HLW) with a Weymann B44F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1660, SPT60, seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, was a Guy Arab LUF (5HLW) with a Weymann B44F body new in 1955.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
48. ECN683
Recently displaced on extended tours by new arrivals, classically elegant Northern General 1683, ECN683 enjoys the sun between express, excursion and private hire duties at Bensham depot, adjacent to the head office and central works.
Photo taken Saturday 10 June 1967, Bensham Depot, Gateshead
Recently displaced on extended tours by new arrivals, classically elegant Northern General 1683, ECN683 enjoys the sun between express, excursion and private hire duties at Bensham depot, adjacent to the head office and central works.
Photo taken Saturday 10 June 1967, Bensham Depot, Gateshead
49. FCN714
Northern General 1714, FCN714, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1970, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1714, FCN714, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1970, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
50. FCN716
Northern General 1716, FCN716, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1968, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northern General 1716, FCN716, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1968, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
51. FCN733
Northern General 1733, FCN733, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Metro-Cammell B44F bodywork.
Photo taken November 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northern General 1733, FCN733, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1956 with Metro-Cammell B44F bodywork.
Photo taken November 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
52. FCN736
Seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station is Northern General 1736, FCN736, which was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Metro Cammell B44F body, one of sixteen new in 1956.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Seen at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station is Northern General 1736, FCN736, which was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Metro Cammell B44F body, one of sixteen new in 1956.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
53. FCN740
Northern General 1740, FCN740, was an AEC Reliance with an Metro Cammell B44F body dating from 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 April 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1740, FCN740, was an AEC Reliance with an Metro Cammell B44F body dating from 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 April 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
54. FT9411
Northern General 2169, FT9411, a Guy Arab IV built in 1956 with Park Royal H35/28R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1968, Durham Bus Station
Northern General 2169, FT9411, a Guy Arab IV built in 1956 with Park Royal H35/28R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1968, Durham Bus Station
55. GCN45
Northern General 1745, GCN45, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1957 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Durham Bus Station
Northern General 1745, GCN45, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1957 with Willowbrook DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Durham Bus Station
56. GCN49
Northern General 1749, GCN49, was a Willowbrook DP41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub seen at Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Northern General 1749, GCN49, was a Willowbrook DP41F bodied Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub seen at Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
57. GCN50
Seen in Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds is Northern General 1750, GCN50, a Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook DP41F body.
Photo taken Saturday 22 August 1959, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Seen in Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds is Northern General 1750, GCN50, a Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook DP41F body.
Photo taken Saturday 22 August 1959, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
58. GCN782
Northern General 1782, GCN782, a 1957 Weymann B44F bodied Leyland PSUC/1T, leaves Manors bus park in Newcastle to go searching for workmen.
Photo taken 1961, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
Northern General 1782, GCN782, a 1957 Weymann B44F bodied Leyland PSUC/1T, leaves Manors bus park in Newcastle to go searching for workmen.
Photo taken 1961, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
59. VUP762
Northern General 1762, VUP762, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Park Royal H35/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken April 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1762, VUP762, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Park Royal H35/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken April 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
60. VUP769
Northern General 1769, VUP769, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Park Royal H35/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken January 1972, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1769, VUP769, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 built in 1957 with Park Royal H35/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken January 1972, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
61. HCN102
Northern General 1802, HCN102, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Burlingham DP45F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1802, HCN102, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Burlingham DP45F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
62. HCN120
Northern General 1820, HCN120, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Burlingham DP45F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1820, HCN120, an AEC Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Burlingham DP45F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
63. HCN121
New in March 1958, Northern General 1821, HCN121, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance which had a Burlingham B45F body and was seen in the bus station in Consett.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
New in March 1958, Northern General 1821, HCN121, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance which had a Burlingham B45F body and was seen in the bus station in Consett.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
64. HCN92
Northern General 1792, HCN92, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Burlingham DP45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1792, HCN92, an A E C Reliance MU3RV built in 1958 with Burlingham DP45F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
65. YPT829
Northern General bought their last Leyland Titans in 1958. 1829, YPT829, was numerically the last of the batch of Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Metro Cammell bodywork
Photo taken 1973, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General bought their last Leyland Titans in 1958. 1829, YPT829, was numerically the last of the batch of Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Metro Cammell bodywork
Photo taken 1973, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
66. YPT829
Northern General 1829, YPT829, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Metro-Cammell H41/32R body, new in 1958.
Photo taken Summer 1977, Worswick Street, Newcastle
Northern General 1829, YPT829, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 with Metro-Cammell H41/32R body, new in 1958.
Photo taken Summer 1977, Worswick Street, Newcastle
67. YPT839
Northern General 1839, YPT839, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1958 with Metro-Cammell Orion H41/32R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1970, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1839, YPT839, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1958 with Metro-Cammell Orion H41/32R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1970, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
68. YPT844
Northern General 1844, YPT844, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1958 with Metro-Cammell H41/32R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1844, YPT844, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1958 with Metro-Cammell H41/32R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
69. JCN445
Northern General 1845, JCN445, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Willowbrook C37F bodywork. Painted in bus livery and working the long route X1 Middlesbrough to Newcastle Worswick Street where the coach seating would be appreciated.
Photo taken December 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
Northern General 1845, JCN445, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Willowbrook C37F bodywork. Painted in bus livery and working the long route X1 Middlesbrough to Newcastle Worswick Street where the coach seating would be appreciated.
Photo taken December 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
70. JCN447
Northern General 1847, JCN447, seen after rebuilding, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance which, when new in 1959 had a Willowbrook Viking C37F body. In 1965 the front end was rebuilt for stage carriage work and it became DP41F, as seen here in the bus station in Consett.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
Northern General 1847, JCN447, seen after rebuilding, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance which, when new in 1959 had a Willowbrook Viking C37F body. In 1965 the front end was rebuilt for stage carriage work and it became DP41F, as seen here in the bus station in Consett.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
71. JCN454
Northern General 1854, JCN454, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Willowbrook C37F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Park Lane Depot, Sunderland
Northern General 1854, JCN454, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1959 with Willowbrook C37F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Park Lane Depot, Sunderland
72. JCN882
Northern General 1882 JCN882 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 built in 1959 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork. A foul day at Sunderland.
Photo taken April 1969, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1882 JCN882 Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 built in 1959 with Willowbrook B45F bodywork. A foul day at Sunderland.
Photo taken April 1969, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
73. JCN886
Northern General 1886, JCN886, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook B45F body, one of twenty new in 1959.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
Northern General 1886, JCN886, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook B45F body, one of twenty new in 1959.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1959, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
74. 923GPT
Northern General 1923, 923GPT, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1960 with Roe H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1923, 923GPT, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1960 with Roe H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1968, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
75. 931GPT
Northern General 1931, 931GPT, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1960 with Roe H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1969, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 1931, 931GPT, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1960 with Roe H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1969, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
76. 1885PT
Northern General 2845, 1885PT, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Weymann B45F bodywork. New as Venture 222 but absorbed and renumbered by Northern.
Photo taken June 1972, Scotswood Road, alongside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 2845, 1885PT, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Weymann B45F bodywork. New as Venture 222 but absorbed and renumbered by Northern.
Photo taken June 1972, Scotswood Road, alongside Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
77. EFT551
Northern General 2354, EFT551, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Burlingham Seagull 70 C41F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
Northern General 2354, EFT551, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Burlingham Seagull 70 C41F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
78. MCN54
Northern General 1954, MCN54, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1961 with Harrington Cavalier C37F bodywork. Relegated to bus duties and repainted accordingly (not an improvement).
Photo taken August 1972, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
Northern General 1954, MCN54, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1961 with Harrington Cavalier C37F bodywork. Relegated to bus duties and repainted accordingly (not an improvement).
Photo taken August 1972, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
79. MCN59
Northern 1959, MCN59, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1961 with Harrington Cavalier C37F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Guisborough
Northern 1959, MCN59, a Leyland Leopard L2 built in 1961 with Harrington Cavalier C37F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Guisborough
80. MCN981
Northern General 1981, MCN981, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Alexander DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken October 1969, opposite Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1981, MCN981, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Alexander DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken October 1969, opposite Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
81. MCN981
Northern General 1981, MCN981, an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with an Alexander DP41F body, one of twenty new in 1961, is seen in Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle.
Photo taken Friday 4 August 1967, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 1981, MCN981, an A.E.C. 2MU3RV Reliance with an Alexander DP41F body, one of twenty new in 1961, is seen in Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle.
Photo taken Friday 4 August 1967, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
82. MCN987
Northern General 1987, MCN987, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Alexander DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northern General 1987, MCN987, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RV built in 1961 with Alexander DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
83. 254CLT
Northern General 2145, 254CLT, the ex-London Transport Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body is seen here in West Hartlepool.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1968, Church Square, Hartlepool
Northern General 2145, 254CLT, the ex-London Transport Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body is seen here in West Hartlepool.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1968, Church Square, Hartlepool
84. 254CLT
Northern 2145, 254CLT, is famously the former London RMF1254 purchased by Northern after spending time on demonstration duties for AEC. Seen at the corner of Worswick Street bus station in Newcastle, the advert for Vaux beer has been the subject of recent comments.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 August 1974, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern 2145, 254CLT, is famously the former London RMF1254 purchased by Northern after spending time on demonstration duties for AEC. Seen at the corner of Worswick Street bus station in Newcastle, the advert for Vaux beer has been the subject of recent comments.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 August 1974, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle
85. 254CLT
Northern General, Gateshead 3129, 254CLT, which was seen in Newcastle, was new as London Transport RMF1254 and was an A.E.C. R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 8 August 1979, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Northern General, Gateshead 3129, 254CLT, which was seen in Newcastle, was new as London Transport RMF1254 and was an A.E.C. R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 8 August 1979, Carliol Square, Newcastle
86. 9009PT
Northern General 2009, 9009PT, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1962 with Roe H44/33F bodywork. Looking fresh from the paintshop and displaying well a much missed livery.
Photo taken June 1972, NGT Queen Street Depot, Gateshead
Northern General 2009, 9009PT, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1962 with Roe H44/33F bodywork. Looking fresh from the paintshop and displaying well a much missed livery.
Photo taken June 1972, NGT Queen Street Depot, Gateshead
87. FFT755
Wakefield's Motors 255, FFT755, Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1962 with Roe H44/33F bodywork.
Photo taken October 1969, St Mary's Place, Newcastle
Wakefield's Motors 255, FFT755, Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1962 with Roe H44/33F bodywork.
Photo taken October 1969, St Mary's Place, Newcastle
88. HCU54
Northern General 2254, HCU54, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1962 with Willowbrook B53F bodywork, about to leave Chester-le-Street for Consett on route 15, just as soon as the driver has finished his cigarette.
Photo taken March 1973, Chester-le-Street Bus Station
Northern General 2254, HCU54, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1962 with Willowbrook B53F bodywork, about to leave Chester-le-Street for Consett on route 15, just as soon as the driver has finished his cigarette.
Photo taken March 1973, Chester-le-Street Bus Station
89. HCU54
Northern General, Gateshead 4026, HCU54, a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Willowbrook B53F body, is seen in Stanley Bus Station.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 August 1979, Stanley Bus Station
Northern General, Gateshead 4026, HCU54, a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Willowbrook B53F body, is seen in Stanley Bus Station.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 August 1979, Stanley Bus Station
90. HCU58
Northern General 2258, HCU58, was a Willowbrook B53F bodied Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard new in July 1962 which was seen in Stanley, appropriately destined for the Zoo.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Scott Street Bus Park, Stanley
Northern General 2258, HCU58, was a Willowbrook B53F bodied Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard new in July 1962 which was seen in Stanley, appropriately destined for the Zoo.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Scott Street Bus Park, Stanley
91. 112CUF
During 1976 Northern General had a vehicle shortage that resulted in the loan of a handful of buses from Southdown. One of these, Southdown 112, 112CUF, is seen in Sunderland bus station ready to depart for Consett. 112 is a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1 with Marshall B45F bodywork new to Southdown in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1976, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
During 1976 Northern General had a vehicle shortage that resulted in the loan of a handful of buses from Southdown. One of these, Southdown 112, 112CUF, is seen in Sunderland bus station ready to depart for Consett. 112 is a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1 with Marshall B45F bodywork new to Southdown in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1976, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
92. 4358UP
Northern General 2058, 4358UP, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1963 with Metro-Cammell H44/33F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, South Burns, Chester-le-Street
Northern General 2058, 4358UP, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1963 with Metro-Cammell H44/33F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, South Burns, Chester-le-Street
93. HFT264
Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, HFT264, a Bedford SB5 built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork. New as Wakefield Motors 264, a Northern General subsidiary.
Photo taken December 1970, Haverton Hill, Billingham
Hylton Castle Coaches, Sunderland, HFT264, a Bedford SB5 built in 1963 with Plaxton Embassy II C41F bodywork. New as Wakefield Motors 264, a Northern General subsidiary.
Photo taken December 1970, Haverton Hill, Billingham
94. OCN870
Northern General 2270, OCN870, new in February 1963, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance which is seen in the bus station in Consett with the Marshall B53F body which had, in 1965, replaced the original Willowbrook B53F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
Northern General 2270, OCN870, new in February 1963, was an A.E.C. 2U3RA Reliance which is seen in the bus station in Consett with the Marshall B53F body which had, in 1965, replaced the original Willowbrook B53F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
95. PCN10
Northern General 2610, PCN10, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Stokesley Market Square
Northern General 2610, PCN10, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Stokesley Market Square
96. PCN11
Northern General 5002, PCN11, an AEC Reliance built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1975, Rectory Lane, Guisborough
Northern General 5002, PCN11, an AEC Reliance built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1975, Rectory Lane, Guisborough
97. PCN13
Northern General 2613, PCN13, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Guisborough
Northern General 2613, PCN13, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1963 with Plaxton Panorama C41F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Guisborough
98. PCN15
Northern General 2615, PCN15, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1963 with Harrington Grenadier C44F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Whitby Station
Northern General 2615, PCN15, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1963 with Harrington Grenadier C44F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Whitby Station
99. PCN15
Northern General 2615, PCN15, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Harrington Grenadier C44F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, by The Cricket Ground, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough
Northern General 2615, PCN15, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Harrington Grenadier C44F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, by The Cricket Ground, off Rectory Lane, Guisborough
100. PCN18
Northern General 2618, PCN18, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Harrington Grenadier C44F bodywork. Harrington's graceful lines show up well on a broadside view.
Photo taken June 1968, The Four in Hand, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Northern General 2618, PCN18, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1963 with Harrington Grenadier C44F bodywork. Harrington's graceful lines show up well on a broadside view.
Photo taken June 1968, The Four in Hand, Newcastle-under-Lyme
101. PCN7
Unknown owner PCN7, a Bedford SB5 built in 1963 with Harrington Crusader MkIII C41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, West Cliff, Whitby
Unknown owner PCN7, a Bedford SB5 built in 1963 with Harrington Crusader MkIII C41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, West Cliff, Whitby
102. 254CLT
An interior shot of Northern General 3129, 254CLT, the ex-London A.E.C. 2R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body.
Photo taken Friday 10 August 1979
An interior shot of Northern General 3129, 254CLT, the ex-London A.E.C. 2R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body.
Photo taken Friday 10 August 1979
103. BPT285B
Northern General 2285, BPT285B, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Marshall B53F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1969, Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 2285, BPT285B, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Marshall B53F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1969, Bus Station, Sunderland
104. BPT294B
Northern General 2294, BPT294B, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Marshall B53F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
Northern General 2294, BPT294B, an AEC Reliance 2U3RA built in 1964 with Marshall B53F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
105. EUP405B
Northern General bought the only AEC Routemasters to run outside London from new. 2105, EUP405B, dates from 1964 and carries front entrance Park Royal bodywork.
Photo taken 1997, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate
Northern General bought the only AEC Routemasters to run outside London from new. 2105, EUP405B, dates from 1964 and carries front entrance Park Royal bodywork.
Photo taken 1997, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate
106. EUP405B
Northern General 2105, EUP405B, was an AEC Routemaster with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. It was from the second batch of 32 and was new to Chester-le-Street depot in December 1964.
Photo taken c. 2007, Bents Park
Northern General 2105, EUP405B, was an AEC Routemaster with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. It was from the second batch of 32 and was new to Chester-le-Street depot in December 1964.
Photo taken c. 2007, Bents Park
107. EUP407B
Northern General 2107, EUP407B, one of the second batch of Park Royal Routemasters with Park Royal H41/31F bodies is seen here in Crook.
Photo taken Thursday 1 August 1968, Market Place, Crook
Northern General 2107, EUP407B, one of the second batch of Park Royal Routemasters with Park Royal H41/31F bodies is seen here in Crook.
Photo taken Thursday 1 August 1968, Market Place, Crook
108. EUP407B
The LT experts will keep me right on this one: Ex Northern General 2107, EUP407B, now RMF2792 plus RMF2794 in Richmond, Surrey, but what is (ex) Preston 89 doing in the same location?
Photo taken Saturday 25 April 1981, Continental Pioneer yard, off Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, Surrey
The LT experts will keep me right on this one: Ex Northern General 2107, EUP407B, now RMF2792 plus RMF2794 in Richmond, Surrey, but what is (ex) Preston 89 doing in the same location?
Photo taken Saturday 25 April 1981, Continental Pioneer yard, off Lower Mortlake Road, Richmond, Surrey
109. RCN685
Northern General Wearsider conversion from Routemaster 2085, RCN685, was an experimental rebuild to see if half cab vehicles could be economically converted to OMO. No more conversions followed.
Photo taken September 1972, Beamish Open Air Museum
Northern General Wearsider conversion from Routemaster 2085, RCN685, was an experimental rebuild to see if half cab vehicles could be economically converted to OMO. No more conversions followed.
Photo taken September 1972, Beamish Open Air Museum
110. RCN686
Northern General's first AEC Routemasters arrived in 1964. Seen here is 2086, RCN686, wearing NBC livery in a damp Sunderland bus station.
Photo taken 1973, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General's first AEC Routemasters arrived in 1964. Seen here is 2086, RCN686, wearing NBC livery in a damp Sunderland bus station.
Photo taken 1973, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
111. RCN687
Northern General 2087, RCN687, an AEC Routemaster built in 1964 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Hartlepool Bus Station
Northern General 2087, RCN687, an AEC Routemaster built in 1964 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Hartlepool Bus Station
112. RCN687
Northern 3071, RCN687, the former 2087 was apparently one of only two Routemasters to gain the overall yellow National Bus Company version of the Tyne and Wear PTE livery. Seen outside Sunderland depot where the bus had just reversed out of the depot and was pulling forward.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1976, Park Lane Depot, Sunderland
Northern 3071, RCN687, the former 2087 was apparently one of only two Routemasters to gain the overall yellow National Bus Company version of the Tyne and Wear PTE livery. Seen outside Sunderland depot where the bus had just reversed out of the depot and was pulling forward.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1976, Park Lane Depot, Sunderland
113. RCN692
Northern General 2092, RCN692, was a Park Royal 3R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body new in April 1964. It was equipped with a Leyland O600 engine and is seen outside the garage at Jarrow.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 July 1969, NGT Jarrow Depot
Northern General 2092, RCN692, was a Park Royal 3R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body new in April 1964. It was equipped with a Leyland O600 engine and is seen outside the garage at Jarrow.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 July 1969, NGT Jarrow Depot
114. RCN695
Northern General 2095, RCN695, an A E C Routemaster 3R2RH built in 1964 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 2095, RCN695, an A E C Routemaster 3R2RH built in 1964 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Bus Station, Sunderland
115. RCN699
Preserved Northern General 2099 was an AEC Routemaster with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork which suffered a series of identity changes over the years.
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Bents Park
Preserved Northern General 2099 was an AEC Routemaster with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork which suffered a series of identity changes over the years.
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Bents Park
116. RCN699
Northern General Routemaster RCN699, originally 2099 and later 3083, a 1964 example with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. Sold by Northern to Wombwell Diesels, near Rotherham in November 1980, it passed to Stevensons of Uttoxeter Ltd Spath, in January 1981, as their No. 28.
Photo taken Sunday 26 July 1981, Sandtoft Transport Centre, Doncaster
Northern General Routemaster RCN699, originally 2099 and later 3083, a 1964 example with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. Sold by Northern to Wombwell Diesels, near Rotherham in November 1980, it passed to Stevensons of Uttoxeter Ltd Spath, in January 1981, as their No. 28.
Photo taken Sunday 26 July 1981, Sandtoft Transport Centre, Doncaster
117. RCN700
A fine line-up at Manors in Newcastle of different types of Northern General vehicles. Nearest is Routemaster 2100, RCN700, then Guy Arab 1701, CU8701, and finally Atlantean 1970, 1970PT.
Photo taken October 1969, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
A fine line-up at Manors in Newcastle of different types of Northern General vehicles. Nearest is Routemaster 2100, RCN700, then Guy Arab 1701, CU8701, and finally Atlantean 1970, 1970PT.
Photo taken October 1969, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
118. RCN701
Northern General Routemasters laying over close to Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle.
Photo taken Summer 1977, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Northern General Routemasters laying over close to Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle.
Photo taken Summer 1977, Carliol Square, Newcastle
119. RCN702
Northern General, Gateshead 3086, RCN702, seen in Newcastle, was a Park Royal 3R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Northern General, Gateshead 3086, RCN702, seen in Newcastle, was a Park Royal 3R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, Carliol Square, Newcastle
120. BCN503C
Northern General 2503, BCN503C, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1965 with Weymann DP49F bodywork, taken in Bishop Auckland before running to Newcastle Marlborough Crescent on route 56.
Photo taken July 1968, Bishop Auckland Market Place
Northern General 2503, BCN503C, an A E C Reliance 2U3RA built in 1965 with Weymann DP49F bodywork, taken in Bishop Auckland before running to Newcastle Marlborough Crescent on route 56.
Photo taken July 1968, Bishop Auckland Market Place
121. BUF128C
Southdown MS 128, BUF128C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1965 with Marshall B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Bishop Auckland Market Place
Southdown MS 128, BUF128C, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/1R built in 1965 with Marshall B45F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1976, Bishop Auckland Market Place
122. BUF253C
Northern General T311, BUF253C, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1965 with Northern Counties bodywork.
Photo taken April 1982, Front Street, Chester-le-Street
Northern General T311, BUF253C, a Leyland Titan PD3/4 built in 1965 with Northern Counties bodywork.
Photo taken April 1982, Front Street, Chester-le-Street
123. CCN334C
Northern General 2210, CCN334C, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1965 with Alexander A H44/35F bodywork. On hire to British Rail and parked outside Hartlepool railway station, this had been 134 in the subsidiary Gateshead fleet.
Photo taken July 1971, Hartlepool Station
Northern General 2210, CCN334C, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1965 with Alexander A H44/35F bodywork. On hire to British Rail and parked outside Hartlepool railway station, this had been 134 in the subsidiary Gateshead fleet.
Photo taken July 1971, Hartlepool Station
124. FPT582C
Northern General 2112, FPT582C, an AEC Routemaster built in 1965 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. Parked in the back streets of Middlesbrough close to the old bus station.
Photo taken August 1967, Park Street, Middlesbrough
Northern General 2112, FPT582C, an AEC Routemaster built in 1965 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork. Parked in the back streets of Middlesbrough close to the old bus station.
Photo taken August 1967, Park Street, Middlesbrough
125. FPT587C
Northern 2117, FPT587C, an AEC Routemaster 3R2RH built 1965 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork, waiting outside The Fighting Cocks (for the driver??) before heading off to Crook.
Photo taken May 1970, Front Street, Chester-le-Street
Northern 2117, FPT587C, an AEC Routemaster 3R2RH built 1965 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork, waiting outside The Fighting Cocks (for the driver??) before heading off to Crook.
Photo taken May 1970, Front Street, Chester-le-Street
126. FPT589C
London Transport RMF2761, FPT589C, an AEC Routemaster 3R2RH built in 1965 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1978, Buckingham Palace Road, London Victoria
London Transport RMF2761, FPT589C, an AEC Routemaster 3R2RH built in 1965 with Park Royal H41/31F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1978, Buckingham Palace Road, London Victoria
127. FPT592C
Northern General 3106, FPT592C, an AEC/Park Royal Routemaster new in 1965.
Photo taken Summer 1977, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 3106, FPT592C, an AEC/Park Royal Routemaster new in 1965.
Photo taken Summer 1977, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle
128. FPT599C
A view looking across part of Worswick Street bus station in Newcastle. On the right is 333, 7333UP, a 1963 Willowbrook B53F bodied Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R in Sunderland District livery later renumbered 4291, alongside is 2129 FPT599C a Routemaster later renumbered 3113, and 2019, 9019PT, one of the batch of Roe bodied PDR1/1 Atlanteans from 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 August 1974, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle
A view looking across part of Worswick Street bus station in Newcastle. On the right is 333, 7333UP, a 1963 Willowbrook B53F bodied Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R in Sunderland District livery later renumbered 4291, alongside is 2129 FPT599C a Routemaster later renumbered 3113, and 2019, 9019PT, one of the batch of Roe bodied PDR1/1 Atlanteans from 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 August 1974, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle
129. FPT603C
London Country, Reigate RMC4, SLT59, new in 1957 was the only Leyland Routemaster and the only Routemaster to have an Eastern Coachworks body which had an H32/25RD seating arrangement, altered to H32/23RD before entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Showbus 79 Rally, Hillingdon
London Country, Reigate RMC4, SLT59, new in 1957 was the only Leyland Routemaster and the only Routemaster to have an Eastern Coachworks body which had an H32/25RD seating arrangement, altered to H32/23RD before entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Showbus 79 Rally, Hillingdon
130. FPT603C
Preserved Northern General 2133, FPT603C, a Park Royal 3R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body seen at the Hillingdon Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Showbus 79 Rally, Hillingdon
Preserved Northern General 2133, FPT603C, a Park Royal 3R2RH Routemaster with a Park Royal H41/31F body seen at the Hillingdon Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1979, Showbus 79 Rally, Hillingdon
131. CCN719D
Northern General 2519, CCN719D, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard had a Marshall DP49F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 July 1969, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
Northern General 2519, CCN719D, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard had a Marshall DP49F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 29 July 1969, Manors Bus Park, Newcastle
132. CCN722D
Northern General 2522, CCN722D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Marshall DP49F body, new in 1966.
Photo taken July 1967, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester
Northern General 2522, CCN722D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Marshall DP49F body, new in 1966.
Photo taken July 1967, Lower Mosley Street Bus Station, Manchester
133. CCN911D
Northern General 2311, CCN911D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/2 built in 1966 with Marshall B53F bodywork. Parked in Chester-le-Street before departing to Birtley on route 70, a short run to the north.
Photo taken August 1972, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
Northern General 2311, CCN911D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/2 built in 1966 with Marshall B53F bodywork. Parked in Chester-le-Street before departing to Birtley on route 70, a short run to the north.
Photo taken August 1972, North Burns, Chester-le-Street
134. DCN8D
Northern General 2628, DCN8D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1969, Feldkirch, Austria
Northern General 2628, DCN8D, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT built in 1966 with Plaxton Panorama C44F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1969, Feldkirch, Austria
135. FCD309D
Northern General had a number of former Southdown Queen Mary PD3's as driver training vehicles. Northern T391 FCD309D is seen with a sister vehicle alongside Chester-le-Street depot in February 1981.
Photo taken Sunday 22 February 1981, Northern General Depot, Chester-le-Street
Northern General had a number of former Southdown Queen Mary PD3's as driver training vehicles. Northern T391 FCD309D is seen with a sister vehicle alongside Chester-le-Street depot in February 1981.
Photo taken Sunday 22 February 1981, Northern General Depot, Chester-le-Street
136. FCD313D
Northern General, Gateshead T401, FCD313D, seen in Stanley Bus Station, was a Leyland PD3/4 with a Northern Counties FH39/30F body which was in use as a training vehicle.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 August 1979, Stanley Bus Station
Northern General, Gateshead T401, FCD313D, seen in Stanley Bus Station, was a Leyland PD3/4 with a Northern Counties FH39/30F body which was in use as a training vehicle.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 August 1979, Stanley Bus Station
137. GAT818D
One of six former East Yorkshire AEC Renowns that came to Northern General's Tynemouth subsidiary in 1972 is 3209 GAT818D. By the time this picture was taken, the bus was carrying the NBC style yellow livery of the Tyne and Wear PTE and Northern fleetnames, and is seen at Percy Main depot.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1976, Percy Main Depot, North Tyneside
One of six former East Yorkshire AEC Renowns that came to Northern General's Tynemouth subsidiary in 1972 is 3209 GAT818D. By the time this picture was taken, the bus was carrying the NBC style yellow livery of the Tyne and Wear PTE and Northern fleetnames, and is seen at Percy Main depot.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1976, Percy Main Depot, North Tyneside
138. MUP139D
The modern era does not have a monopoly on unfortunate advertising liveries. Seen in Hartlepool in 1972 is Northern General Leyland Atlantean 2139, MUP139D, a 1966 example with Alexander bodywork advertising (if thats the word) a local DIY shop The driver smiling in the corner is the late Harry Hayworth who drove many enthusiasts specials from Leeds in the late sixties and early seventies.
Photo taken 1972, Hartlepool Bus Station
The modern era does not have a monopoly on unfortunate advertising liveries. Seen in Hartlepool in 1972 is Northern General Leyland Atlantean 2139, MUP139D, a 1966 example with Alexander bodywork advertising (if thats the word) a local DIY shop The driver smiling in the corner is the late Harry Hayworth who drove many enthusiasts specials from Leeds in the late sixties and early seventies.
Photo taken 1972, Hartlepool Bus Station
139. ECN127E
Northern General 2527, ECN127E, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3 built in 1967 with Marshall DP49F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1967, Hartlepool Bus Station
Northern General 2527, ECN127E, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3 built in 1967 with Marshall DP49F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1967, Hartlepool Bus Station
140. ECN131E
Northern General 2531, ECN131E, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall DP47F body, one of twelve new in April 1967, waits in Semley Place, London S.W.1 to enter Victoria coach station.
Photo taken Saturday 17 June 1972, Semley Place, London SW1
Northern General 2531, ECN131E, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall DP47F body, one of twelve new in April 1967, waits in Semley Place, London S.W.1 to enter Victoria coach station.
Photo taken Saturday 17 June 1972, Semley Place, London SW1
141. ECN26E
Northern General, Gateshead 4093, ECN26E, was a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall B53F body, and was seen in Stanley. Bus Station.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 August 1979, Stanley Bus Station
Northern General, Gateshead 4093, ECN26E, was a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall B53F body, and was seen in Stanley. Bus Station.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 August 1979, Stanley Bus Station
142. ECN32E
Northern General 2332, ECN32E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Marshall Camair B48F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General 2332, ECN32E, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Marshall Camair B48F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
143. ECN32E
A rear view of Northern General 2332, ECN32E, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall Camair B53F body seen at Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
A rear view of Northern General 2332, ECN32E, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall Camair B53F body seen at Marlborough Crescent, Newcastle.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
144. ECN32E
Northern General 2332, ECN32E, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall Camair B53F body is seen in Newcastle.
Photo taken Thursday 1 August 1968, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
Northern General 2332, ECN32E, a Leyland PSU3/4R Leopard with a Marshall Camair B53F body is seen in Newcastle.
Photo taken Thursday 1 August 1968, Scotswood Road, Newcastle
145. VUP463F
Northern General 4317, VUP463F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Marshall B53F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northern General 4317, VUP463F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built in 1967 with Marshall B53F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1980, Worswick Street Bus Station, Newcastle Upon Tyne
146. FCN546F
Northern 2546, FCN546F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/2R built in 1968 with Willowbrook DP49F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
Northern 2546, FCN546F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/2R built in 1968 with Willowbrook DP49F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
147. FCN636F
Northern General 2636, FCN636F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built 1968 with Alexander Y C47F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
Northern General 2636, FCN636F, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/4R built 1968 with Alexander Y C47F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1970, Park Street, Middlesbrough
148. XUP261F
Gateshead 154, XUP261F, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1968 with Alexander A H44/30D bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, High Street West, Gateshead
Gateshead 154, XUP261F, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 built in 1968 with Alexander A H44/30D bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, High Street West, Gateshead
149. XUP262F
Northern General 0149, XUP262F, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with an Alexander H45/30D body and was seen in Newcastle.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, Grainger Street, Newcastle
Northern General 0149, XUP262F, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with an Alexander H45/30D body and was seen in Newcastle.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, Grainger Street, Newcastle
150. GCN809G
Northern General 2179, GCN809G, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1969 with Alexander A H44/35F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
Northern General 2179, GCN809G, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1969 with Alexander A H44/35F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1969, Central Station, Newcastle upon Tyne
151. GCN840G
Northern General 2340, GCN840G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R built in 1969 with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, Park Lane Depot, Sunderland
Northern General 2340, GCN840G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R built in 1969 with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork.
Photo taken September 1970, Park Lane Depot, Sunderland
152. GCN840G
Northern General 4107, GCN840G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R built in 1969 with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Durham Bus Station
Northern General 4107, GCN840G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R built in 1969 with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork.
Photo taken April 1977, Durham Bus Station
153. GCN842G
Northern General 2342, GCN842G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R built in 1969 with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 2342, GCN842G, a Leyland Panther PSUR1A/1R built in 1969 with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1969, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
154. GCN850G
A rear view of Northern General 2350, GCN850G, a Leyland PSUR1A/1R Panther, new in July 1969, with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork seen in Consett Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
A rear view of Northern General 2350, GCN850G, a Leyland PSUR1A/1R Panther, new in July 1969, with Marshall Camair B48D bodywork seen in Consett Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 30 July 1969, Consett Bus Station
155. GFT805G
Seen leaving the bus station in Jarrow is Northern General 4346, GFT805G, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with an Alexander C47F body.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, leaving Jarrow Bus Station
Seen leaving the bus station in Jarrow is Northern General 4346, GFT805G, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with an Alexander C47F body.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, leaving Jarrow Bus Station
156. HCN3G
Northern General 2643, HCN3G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1969 with Alexander Y C47F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, South John Street, Liverpool
Northern General 2643, HCN3G, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4R built in 1969 with Alexander Y C47F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, South John Street, Liverpool
157. HCN5G
Northern General 4179, HCN5G, seen in Chester-le-Street, was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with an Alexander C47F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 8 August 1979, Chester-le-Street
Northern General 4179, HCN5G, seen in Chester-le-Street, was a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with an Alexander C47F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 8 August 1979, Chester-le-Street
158. HCN9G
Northern General, Gateshead 2649, HCN9G, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with an Alexander C47F body is seen in Durham.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Durham
Northern General, Gateshead 2649, HCN9G, a Leyland PSU3A/4R Leopard with an Alexander C47F body is seen in Durham.
Photo taken Thursday 31 July 1969, Durham
159. GCN812G
Maidstone and District 5010, GCN812G, is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Alexander H44/33F bodywork delivered new to Northern General in 1970. In 1972 the entire batch of twelve were exchanged for 12 of the single deck Fleetlines deliverd to Maidstone and District the same year.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1978, Chatham Bus Station
Maidstone and District 5010, GCN812G, is a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Alexander H44/33F bodywork delivered new to Northern General in 1970. In 1972 the entire batch of twelve were exchanged for 12 of the single deck Fleetlines deliverd to Maidstone and District the same year.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1978, Chatham Bus Station
160. SKO808H
Northern General 4279, SKO808H, was a Daimler SRG6LX-36 Fleetline with a Marshall B45D body.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, Clayton Street, Jarrow
Northern General 4279, SKO808H, was a Daimler SRG6LX-36 Fleetline with a Marshall B45D body.
Photo taken Thursday 9 August 1979, Clayton Street, Jarrow
161. SKO816H
Northern General 4285, SKO816H, the former Maidstone and District 3816 is a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX with Marshall bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1981, Jarrow Bus Station
Northern General 4285, SKO816H, the former Maidstone and District 3816 is a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX with Marshall bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1981, Jarrow Bus Station
162. JCN902J
Northern 2702, JCN902J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander J H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
Northern 2702, JCN902J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander J H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
163. JCN902J
Northern General 2702, JCN902J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander J H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 2702, JCN902J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander J H44/34F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Bus Station, Sunderland
164. JCN902J
Northern General T501, JCN902J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander J bodywork modified for its role as a driver trainer.
Photo taken August 1985, Gateshead Metro Station
Northern General T501, JCN902J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander J bodywork modified for its role as a driver trainer.
Photo taken August 1985, Gateshead Metro Station
165. JCN903J
Northern General 2703, JCN903J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Alexander H44/34F body, new in April 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
Northern General 2703, JCN903J, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Alexander H44/34F body, new in April 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1971, Bishop Auckland Market Place
166. KCN16J
Northern General 2716, KCN16J, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander W B44D+23 bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Northern General 2716, KCN16J, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander W B44D+23 bodywork.
Photo taken March 1971, Carliol Square, Newcastle
167. KCN240J
Northern General 4213 KCN240J Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW B44D bodywork.
Photo taken December 1977, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Northern General 4213 KCN240J Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW B44D bodywork.
Photo taken December 1977, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
168. KCN8J
Northern General 2708, KCN8J, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander W B44D+23 bodywork. The destination seemed to sum up the future for many companies.
Photo taken December 1971, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
Northern General 2708, KCN8J, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1971 with Alexander W B44D+23 bodywork. The destination seemed to sum up the future for many companies.
Photo taken December 1971, Park Lane Bus Station, Sunderland
169. MCN30K
In 1971 Northern General rebuilt an accident damaged Leyland Titan PD3 to a normal control layout as an experimental O.M.O. bus to see if rebuilding their other front engined chassis in this way was viable. The resultant vehicle was called the Tynesider and re-registered MCN30K.
Photo taken August 1972, Trans Pennine Rally, Royal Hall, Harrogate
In 1971 Northern General rebuilt an accident damaged Leyland Titan PD3 to a normal control layout as an experimental O.M.O. bus to see if rebuilding their other front engined chassis in this way was viable. The resultant vehicle was called the Tynesider and re-registered MCN30K.
Photo taken August 1972, Trans Pennine Rally, Royal Hall, Harrogate
170. RPT295K
Northern General took over the Consett Independent Venture in 1969. It was run as a separate subsiduary until 1975 when it was absorbed into the Northern company. This Leyland Leopard with Alexander bodywork, 295, RPT295K, was delivered in 1971 and continued the buying policy of the company prior to its sale.
Photo taken 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General took over the Consett Independent Venture in 1969. It was run as a separate subsiduary until 1975 when it was absorbed into the Northern company. This Leyland Leopard with Alexander bodywork, 295, RPT295K, was delivered in 1971 and continued the buying policy of the company prior to its sale.
Photo taken 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
171. LCN502K
Northern General 2802, LCN502K, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1972 with Willowbrook B44D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Carliol Square, Newcastle
Northern General 2802, LCN502K, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1972 with Willowbrook B44D bodywork.
Photo taken June 1972, Carliol Square, Newcastle
172. LCN518K
Citybus 2944, LCN518K, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1972 with Willowbrook B45D bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Belfast
Citybus 2944, LCN518K, a Daimler Fleetline SRG6LX built in 1972 with Willowbrook B45D bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Belfast
173. MCN816L
Northern 16L, MCN816L, a Leyland National 1151/2R/0202 built in 1972 with B44D+22 bodywork.
Photo taken August 1974, Hartlepool Bus Station
Northern 16L, MCN816L, a Leyland National 1151/2R/0202 built in 1972 with B44D+22 bodywork.
Photo taken August 1974, Hartlepool Bus Station
174. MCN820L
Early production Leyland National in the Northern General fleet, 20L MCN820L, seen here at a bus rally held at the then new Beamish Museum. Very few Nationals delivered to NBC predated the corporate livery style.
Photo taken September 1972, Beamish Open Air Museum
Early production Leyland National in the Northern General fleet, 20L MCN820L, seen here at a bus rally held at the then new Beamish Museum. Very few Nationals delivered to NBC predated the corporate livery style.
Photo taken September 1972, Beamish Open Air Museum
175. MCN837L
United AS 3693, MCN837L, a Leyland National 1151/2R/0403 built in 1972, originally with B44D layout.
Photo taken March 1983, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
United AS 3693, MCN837L, a Leyland National 1151/2R/0403 built in 1972, originally with B44D layout.
Photo taken March 1983, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
176. MCN876L
Northern General 76L, MCN876L, a newly delivered and still untaxed ECW bodied Bristol RE. This style of ECW body was relatively new at the time, and had made it in to other fleets such as Crosville and North Western before the all embracing white of the National era arrived.
Photo taken September 1972, Beamish Open Air Museum
Northern General 76L, MCN876L, a newly delivered and still untaxed ECW bodied Bristol RE. This style of ECW body was relatively new at the time, and had made it in to other fleets such as Crosville and North Western before the all embracing white of the National era arrived.
Photo taken September 1972, Beamish Open Air Museum
177. MCN880L
When ECW updated their coach body in the early seventies the result was very different to what had gone before. Northern General placed this Bristol RELH6L with the new body in service in 1972. 80L, MCN880L, carries the original NBC coach livery
Photo taken Saturday 27 October 1973, Leeming Bar
When ECW updated their coach body in the early seventies the result was very different to what had gone before. Northern General placed this Bristol RELH6L with the new body in service in 1972. 80L, MCN880L, carries the original NBC coach livery
Photo taken Saturday 27 October 1973, Leeming Bar
178. UUP826K
Northern General were one of the early users of the Leyland National. Seen in Newcastle in the year of delivery is 6K, UUP826K, a 1972 example with dual door 44 seat bodywork.
Photo taken 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
Northern General were one of the early users of the Leyland National. Seen in Newcastle in the year of delivery is 6K, UUP826K, a 1972 example with dual door 44 seat bodywork.
Photo taken 1972, Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle
179. UUP831K
Northern General 11K, UUP831K, a Leyland National 1151/2R/0202 B44D built in 1972. A busy scene at Chester-Le-Street. Some of the newly delivered Nationals were in this unrelieved livery but still managed to look good. This weighed in at under 8½ tons.
Photo taken August 1972, Chester-le-Street Bus Station
Northern General 11K, UUP831K, a Leyland National 1151/2R/0202 B44D built in 1972. A busy scene at Chester-Le-Street. Some of the newly delivered Nationals were in this unrelieved livery but still managed to look good. This weighed in at under 8½ tons.
Photo taken August 1972, Chester-le-Street Bus Station