SCT '61 Photo Index
Salford City
Salford City
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1. RJ3007
Seen outside the premises at Wilmslow Road, Manchester of the dealer Cowley, is RJ3007, a Leyland TD3 which had been rebodied in 1949 with a Burlingham H30/26R body whilst with Salford City Transport where it was number 107.
Photo taken Saturday 23 May 1959, Moseley Road, Manchester
Seen outside the premises at Wilmslow Road, Manchester of the dealer Cowley, is RJ3007, a Leyland TD3 which had been rebodied in 1949 with a Burlingham H30/26R body whilst with Salford City Transport where it was number 107.
Photo taken Saturday 23 May 1959, Moseley Road, Manchester
2. RJ6628
Berresford's, Cheddleton. On the left is HG2302, a Leyland Titan TD3c with Park Royal body, new to Burnley, Colne & Nelson (57) in 1933, and aquired in 1949. On the right, RJ6628, an AEC Regent 0661 with Metro-Cammell H26/22R body, new to Salford Corporation (155) in 1937, and acquired in 1951.
Photo taken March 1973, Berresford's Premises, near Cheddleton
Berresford's, Cheddleton. On the left is HG2302, a Leyland Titan TD3c with Park Royal body, new to Burnley, Colne & Nelson (57) in 1933, and aquired in 1949. On the right, RJ6628, an AEC Regent 0661 with Metro-Cammell H26/22R body, new to Salford Corporation (155) in 1937, and acquired in 1951.
Photo taken March 1973, Berresford's Premises, near Cheddleton
3. ABA623
Morley, Whittlesea ABA623, acquired from Victoria, Leigh-on-Sea in September 1953, was a Leyland TD5c with a Leyland H28/26R body which had been new as Salford 73 in 1938 when it seated 48 passengers.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
Morley, Whittlesea ABA623, acquired from Victoria, Leigh-on-Sea in September 1953, was a Leyland TD5c with a Leyland H28/26R body which had been new as Salford 73 in 1938 when it seated 48 passengers.
Photo taken Saturday 24 January 1959, Bishop's Road Bus Station, Peterborough
4. ABA623
Vacuum Oil buses from left to right are three ex-Salford Leyland TD5s and an ex-Leeds AEC Regent. ABA623 was a 1938 TD5 with Leyland body, CNW909 with Roe body new in 1936, ARJ486 a 1939 TD5 with Metro-Cammell body and finally ABA622, another 1938 TD5 with Leyland body.
Photo taken 1951
Vacuum Oil buses from left to right are three ex-Salford Leyland TD5s and an ex-Leeds AEC Regent. ABA623 was a 1938 TD5 with Leyland body, CNW909 with Roe body new in 1936, ARJ486 a 1939 TD5 with Metro-Cammell body and finally ABA622, another 1938 TD5 with Leyland body.
Photo taken 1951
5. BBA560
Prior to the second world war Salford buses were red rather than the more familiar green. This AEC Regent with Park Royal bodywork dated from 1939, 23,5 BBA560. It was the Salford driver trainer until final withdrawal in 1970 hence its survival and is now at the Manchester Transport Museum. The indicator is unusual.
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Manchester Museum of Transport
Prior to the second world war Salford buses were red rather than the more familiar green. This AEC Regent with Park Royal bodywork dated from 1939, 23,5 BBA560. It was the Salford driver trainer until final withdrawal in 1970 hence its survival and is now at the Manchester Transport Museum. The indicator is unusual.
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Manchester Museum of Transport
6. BBA555
Three buses in use by Vacuum Oil probably for transport to the oil refinery they were building in Coryton. On the left is ex-LT STL1801, DLU32, which was withdrawn from LT service in November 1950. In the middle is FNW724, an ex-Leeds AEC Regent from 1937. To the right is BBA555, a Leyland TD5 with Metro-Cammell H26/22R body, new to Salford in 1940 as their number 230 and withdrawn in 1951.
Photo taken 1951
Three buses in use by Vacuum Oil probably for transport to the oil refinery they were building in Coryton. On the left is ex-LT STL1801, DLU32, which was withdrawn from LT service in November 1950. In the middle is FNW724, an ex-Leeds AEC Regent from 1937. To the right is BBA555, a Leyland TD5 with Metro-Cammell H26/22R body, new to Salford in 1940 as their number 230 and withdrawn in 1951.
Photo taken 1951
7. BBA560
Salford driver training bus 98, BBA560, seen in Victoria Bus Station had been new as number 235 in 1940. It was one of fifteen A.E.C. O661 Regents with H26/22R bodies, 233-242 being bodied by Park Royal whilst 243-247 had English Electric bodywork. 234 and 235 were withdrawn from passenger service in 1948 and rebuilt to dual-control trainers and renumbered to 97/8 respectively.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Victoria Bus Station
Salford driver training bus 98, BBA560, seen in Victoria Bus Station had been new as number 235 in 1940. It was one of fifteen A.E.C. O661 Regents with H26/22R bodies, 233-242 being bodied by Park Royal whilst 243-247 had English Electric bodywork. 234 and 235 were withdrawn from passenger service in 1948 and rebuilt to dual-control trainers and renumbered to 97/8 respectively.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Victoria Bus Station
8. BBA560
Former Salford City Transport Training Bus 98, BBA560, an AEC Regent with Park Royal H36/22R body, new in 1940 as no. 235 and withdrawn as early as 1948 for conversion into its new role.
Photo taken March 1972, SELNEC Frederick Road Depot, Salford
Former Salford City Transport Training Bus 98, BBA560, an AEC Regent with Park Royal H36/22R body, new in 1940 as no. 235 and withdrawn as early as 1948 for conversion into its new role.
Photo taken March 1972, SELNEC Frederick Road Depot, Salford
9. BRJ901
Salford 247, BRJ901, was a Crossley DD42/3 was new in 1946, as number 77, with the 1938 Metro Cammell H26/24R body from the previous 77, ABA627.
Photo taken Thursday 18 August 1955, Salford Bus Station
Salford 247, BRJ901, was a Crossley DD42/3 was new in 1946, as number 77, with the 1938 Metro Cammell H26/24R body from the previous 77, ABA627.
Photo taken Thursday 18 August 1955, Salford Bus Station
10. BRJ921
Salford 267, BRJ921, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, one of fifteen new in 1947, is seen in Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Thursday 10 April 1958, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
Salford 267, BRJ921, an A.E.C. 0961 Regent III with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, one of fifteen new in 1947, is seen in Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Thursday 10 April 1958, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
11. BRJ943
Salford 289, BRJ943, a Leyland PD1 with a Metro Cammell H28/26R body, one of eighteen new in 1947, although the first four, 278-281, seated H26/24R initially, is seen in Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 30 November 1957, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
Salford 289, BRJ943, a Leyland PD1 with a Metro Cammell H28/26R body, one of eighteen new in 1947, although the first four, 278-281, seated H26/24R initially, is seen in Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 30 November 1957, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
12. BRJ943
Salford 289, BRJ943. was a Leyland PD1 with a Metro Cammell H28/24R body, new in 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 11 October 1958, King Street West, Manchester
Salford 289, BRJ943. was a Leyland PD1 with a Metro Cammell H28/24R body, new in 1947.
Photo taken Saturday 11 October 1958, King Street West, Manchester
13. BRJ944
Salford 290, BRJ944, a Metro Cammell H28/26R bodied Leyland PD1, one of eighteen new in 1947 was seen at Third Avenue, Trafford Park.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1960, Trafford Park, Manchester
Salford 290, BRJ944, a Metro Cammell H28/26R bodied Leyland PD1, one of eighteen new in 1947 was seen at Third Avenue, Trafford Park.
Photo taken Monday 6 June 1960, Trafford Park, Manchester
14. CRJ316
Salford 316, CRJ316, a 1948 Leyland PD1A with Leyland H30/26R body in Victoria Bridge Street outside Victoria Bus Station with Manchester's Exchange Station in the background in May 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Victoria Bridge Street, outside Victoria Bus Station
Salford 316, CRJ316, a 1948 Leyland PD1A with Leyland H30/26R body in Victoria Bridge Street outside Victoria Bus Station with Manchester's Exchange Station in the background in May 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 16 May 1959, Victoria Bridge Street, outside Victoria Bus Station
15. CRJ338
Salford 338, CRJ338, was a Leyland PD1A with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of thirty, new in 1948.
Photo taken Thursday 18 August 1955, Salford Bus Station
Salford 338, CRJ338, was a Leyland PD1A with a Leyland H30/26R body, one of thirty, new in 1948.
Photo taken Thursday 18 August 1955, Salford Bus Station
16. CRJ344
Salford 344, CRJ344, was a Daimler CVD6 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Bridge Street, Manchester
Salford 344, CRJ344, was a Daimler CVD6 with a Metro Cammell H30/26R body, new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Bridge Street, Manchester
17. CRJ410
Salford C.T. 410, CRJ410, a Daimler CVG6D of 1950 with Metro-Cammell H28/26R body.
Photo taken early 1958, Victoria Bus Station
Salford C.T. 410, CRJ410, a Daimler CVG6D of 1950 with Metro-Cammell H28/26R body.
Photo taken early 1958, Victoria Bus Station
18. CRJ446
One of Salford's ten Daimler CVG6 single deckers new in 1950 which were fitted with Burlingham B33R bodies, 446, CRJ446, waits in Victoria Bus Station for a trip to Peel Green.
Photo taken Monday 26 May 1958, Victoria Bus Station
One of Salford's ten Daimler CVG6 single deckers new in 1950 which were fitted with Burlingham B33R bodies, 446, CRJ446, waits in Victoria Bus Station for a trip to Peel Green.
Photo taken Monday 26 May 1958, Victoria Bus Station
19. CRJ440
Salford City Transport 440, CRJ440, a 1951 Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell body
Photo taken 1963, Victoria Bus Station
Salford City Transport 440, CRJ440, a 1951 Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell body
Photo taken 1963, Victoria Bus Station
20. ERJ452
Most Salford double deck vehicles had Metro Cammell bodies but four Daimler CVG6s delivered in 1951 had Burlingham H30/24R bodies and the first of these, 452, ERJ452, is seen in Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Monday 26 May 1958, Victoria Bus Station
Most Salford double deck vehicles had Metro Cammell bodies but four Daimler CVG6s delivered in 1951 had Burlingham H30/24R bodies and the first of these, 452, ERJ452, is seen in Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Monday 26 May 1958, Victoria Bus Station
21. ERJ452
Salford 452, ERJ452, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Burlingham H30/24R body which was seen in Eccles. It was one of five, new in May 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Eccles
Salford 452, ERJ452, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Burlingham H30/24R body which was seen in Eccles. It was one of five, new in May 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 10 January 1959, Eccles
22. FRJ459
Salford 459, FRJ459, one of a batch of 105 Daimler CVG6's with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body delivered in 1951. It was withdrawn in 1968.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 1965, Portland Street/Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester
Salford 459, FRJ459, one of a batch of 105 Daimler CVG6's with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body delivered in 1951. It was withdrawn in 1968.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 1965, Portland Street/Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester
23. FRJ461
Salford City Transport 461, FRJ461, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body, new in 1951.
Photo taken Victoria Bus Station, Salford
Salford City Transport 461, FRJ461, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body, new in 1951.
Photo taken Victoria Bus Station, Salford
24. FRJ507
Salford City Transport Daimler 507, FRJ507, awaiting departure to Whitefield
Photo taken 1963, Parrs Wood, Manchester
Salford City Transport Daimler 507, FRJ507, awaiting departure to Whitefield
Photo taken 1963, Parrs Wood, Manchester
25. FRJ511
Preserved Salford 511, FRJ511, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body delivered in 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 2009, Bolton Day, Manchester Museum of Transport
Preserved Salford 511, FRJ511, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H30/24R body delivered in 1951.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 2009, Bolton Day, Manchester Museum of Transport
26. FRJ511
1951 Daimler CVG6 FRJ511, ex Salford City Transport, with a Metro-Cammell body.
Photo taken Saturday 1 October 2011, Clarendon Crescent, Eccles
1951 Daimler CVG6 FRJ511, ex Salford City Transport, with a Metro-Cammell body.
Photo taken Saturday 1 October 2011, Clarendon Crescent, Eccles
27. FRJ511
Salford 511, FRJ511, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro Cammell bodywork which entered service in 1951. The shortened radiator specified by the manager Charles Baroth to help minimise minor damage can be clearly seen.
Photo taken Saturday 31 October 2009, Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Salford 511, FRJ511, a Daimler CVG6 with Metro Cammell bodywork which entered service in 1951. The shortened radiator specified by the manager Charles Baroth to help minimise minor damage can be clearly seen.
Photo taken Saturday 31 October 2009, Etihad Stadium, Manchester
28. FRJ484
Salford City Transport 484, FRJ484, a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro-Cammell H30/24R body, new in 1952 with another from the same batch and a Manchester Corporation Atlantean in the background
Photo taken 1963, Parrs Wood, Manchester
Salford City Transport 484, FRJ484, a Daimler CVG6 with a Metro-Cammell H30/24R body, new in 1952 with another from the same batch and a Manchester Corporation Atlantean in the background
Photo taken 1963, Parrs Wood, Manchester
29. WRJ163
Trafford Park was a fascinating area from a transport point of view, served as it had been over the years by gas trams, electric trams, buses, main-line and industrial railways and canals (Bridgewater and Manchester Ship Canal).
Photo taken Saturday 22 June 1974, Trafford Park, Manchester
Trafford Park was a fascinating area from a transport point of view, served as it had been over the years by gas trams, electric trams, buses, main-line and industrial railways and canals (Bridgewater and Manchester Ship Canal).
Photo taken Saturday 22 June 1974, Trafford Park, Manchester
30. TRJ107
Salford City 107, TRJ107, an AEC Reliance with Weymann B45F body from 1962.
Photo taken 1963, Victoria Bus Station
Salford City 107, TRJ107, an AEC Reliance with Weymann B45F body from 1962.
Photo taken 1963, Victoria Bus Station
32. TRJ110
The infamous Blackburn Transport 19, TRJ110, wearing its East Lancs Atlantean front end following accident damage, turns right from Preston New Road into West Park Road for the climb around Corporation Park.
Photo taken late 1970s, junction Preston New Road/West Park Road, Blackburn
The infamous Blackburn Transport 19, TRJ110, wearing its East Lancs Atlantean front end following accident damage, turns right from Preston New Road into West Park Road for the climb around Corporation Park.
Photo taken late 1970s, junction Preston New Road/West Park Road, Blackburn
33. TRJ110
Darwen Corporation 21, TRJ110, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Weymann B45F body, new to Salford City Transport (110) in 1962, passing to SELNEC PTE (73) in 1969, and acquired by Darwen in 1971.
Photo taken early 1973, Duckworth Street, Darwen
Darwen Corporation 21, TRJ110, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RV with Weymann B45F body, new to Salford City Transport (110) in 1962, passing to SELNEC PTE (73) in 1969, and acquired by Darwen in 1971.
Photo taken early 1973, Duckworth Street, Darwen
34. TRJ112
Preserved Salford 112, TRJ112 a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H37/28R body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 2009, Bolton Day, Manchester Museum of Transport
Preserved Salford 112, TRJ112 a Daimler CVG6 with Metro-Cammell H37/28R body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Sunday 17 May 2009, Bolton Day, Manchester Museum of Transport
35. TRJ112
The newly assembled Daimler CVG6 (6LW, preselector) chassis of what would become Salford CT 112, TRJ112, subsequently bodied by Metro-Cammell as H37/28R, entering service in 1962.
Photo taken late 1961/early 1962, Daimler Works, Coventry
The newly assembled Daimler CVG6 (6LW, preselector) chassis of what would become Salford CT 112, TRJ112, subsequently bodied by Metro-Cammell as H37/28R, entering service in 1962.
Photo taken late 1961/early 1962, Daimler Works, Coventry
36. TRJ115
SELNEC 4004, TRJ115, a Daimler CVG6 built in 1962 with Metro Cammell Orion H37/28R bodywork. Only the reflections on the side of 4004 gives away the fact that SELNEC had been in existence for some time. Paint must have been in short supply in Salford.
Photo taken June 1971, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
SELNEC 4004, TRJ115, a Daimler CVG6 built in 1962 with Metro Cammell Orion H37/28R bodywork. Only the reflections on the side of 4004 gives away the fact that SELNEC had been in existence for some time. Paint must have been in short supply in Salford.
Photo taken June 1971, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
37. TRJ116
"Salford" 4005, TRJ116, a Daimler CVG6 had a Metro-Cammell H37/28R body and was seen in Victoria Bus Station in Salford.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
"Salford" 4005, TRJ116, a Daimler CVG6 had a Metro-Cammell H37/28R body and was seen in Victoria Bus Station in Salford.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
38. TRJ119
Salford's last rear entrance Daimler CVG6 entered service in 1962. They were bodied by Metro Cammell and seated 65. 119 TRJ119 is seen after the advent of SELNEC PTE carrying its new number 4008 but still wearing Salford livery.
Photo taken Tuesday 24 August 1971, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
Salford's last rear entrance Daimler CVG6 entered service in 1962. They were bodied by Metro Cammell and seated 65. 119 TRJ119 is seen after the advent of SELNEC PTE carrying its new number 4008 but still wearing Salford livery.
Photo taken Tuesday 24 August 1971, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
39. TRJ124
SELNEC 4013, TRJ124, a Daimler CVG6 built in 1962 with Metro Cammell Orion H37/28R bodywork. New as Salford 124, this hardly betrayed the change in ownership when photographed by George.
Photo taken August 1970, Greengate, Salford
SELNEC 4013, TRJ124, a Daimler CVG6 built in 1962 with Metro Cammell Orion H37/28R bodywork. New as Salford 124, this hardly betrayed the change in ownership when photographed by George.
Photo taken August 1970, Greengate, Salford
40. 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.
Photo taken 1969, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington
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.
Photo taken 1969, Arpley Bus Station, Warrington
41. WRJ165
Salford City Transport 165, WRJ165, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, photographed shortly after entering service.
Photo taken 1963, Victoria Bus Station
Salford City Transport 165, WRJ165, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, photographed shortly after entering service.
Photo taken 1963, Victoria Bus Station
42. 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.
Photo taken August 1970, Greengate, Salford
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.
Photo taken August 1970, Greengate, Salford
43. WRJ176
Salford 176, WRJ176, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammel H36/28F body, was seen in Victoria Bus Station. Salford.
Photo taken Thursday 29 October 1964, Victoria Bus Station. Salford
Salford 176, WRJ176, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammel H36/28F body, was seen in Victoria Bus Station. Salford.
Photo taken Thursday 29 October 1964, Victoria Bus Station. Salford
44. 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.
Photo taken Saturday 31 October 2009, Eastlands Sports City, Manchester
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.
Photo taken Saturday 31 October 2009, Eastlands Sports City, Manchester
45. 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.
Photo taken Sunday 22 January 1978, Greenfield, Saddleworth
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.
Photo taken Sunday 22 January 1978, Greenfield, Saddleworth
46. 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.
Photo taken March 1973, Rossall Way Shopping Centre, Pendleton
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.
Photo taken March 1973, Rossall Way Shopping Centre, Pendleton
47. WRJ183
Salford 183, WRJ183, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body is seen in the bus station in Salford.
Photo taken Thursday 29 August 1963, Bus Station, Salford
Salford 183, WRJ183, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body is seen in the bus station in Salford.
Photo taken Thursday 29 August 1963, Bus Station, Salford
48. ARJ197B
GMT 3046 and 3045, ARJ197B and ARJ196B, 1964 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro-Cammell H36/28F bodies originally Salford 197/196.
Photo taken Wednesday 21 March 1979, Piccadilly, Manchester
GMT 3046 and 3045, ARJ197B and ARJ196B, 1964 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro-Cammell H36/28F bodies originally Salford 197/196.
Photo taken Wednesday 21 March 1979, Piccadilly, Manchester
49. ARJ209B
Salford 209, ARJ209B, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell H44/33F body, new in 1964 and one of three Fleetlines and three Atlanteans bought that year for evaluation purposes
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 1965, Greengate, Salford
Salford 209, ARJ209B, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell H44/33F body, new in 1964 and one of three Fleetlines and three Atlanteans bought that year for evaluation purposes
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 1965, Greengate, Salford
50. DBA213C
Salford City Transport 213, DBA213C, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell H43/33F body, new in 1965
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 1965, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester
Salford City Transport 213, DBA213C, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell H43/33F body, new in 1965
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 1965, Piccadilly Bus Station, Manchester
51. DBA214C
Salford City Transport 214, DBA214C, a 1965 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro Cammell bodywork and Lancs United 43, 543RTB, a 1961 Guy Arab IV also with Metro Cammell bodywork at the Greater Manchester Transport Museum.
Photo taken Saturday 20 May 2006, Manchester Museum of Transport
Salford City Transport 214, DBA214C, a 1965 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro Cammell bodywork and Lancs United 43, 543RTB, a 1961 Guy Arab IV also with Metro Cammell bodywork at the Greater Manchester Transport Museum.
Photo taken Saturday 20 May 2006, Manchester Museum of Transport
52. DBA224C
Having apparently suffered a spot of mechanical bother, GMT 3070, DBA224C, a 1965 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork and formerly Salford City Transport 224 lies dumped in an obscure corner of the yard.
Photo taken c.1980, Bennett St. Permanant Way Yard, Ardwick, Manchester
Having apparently suffered a spot of mechanical bother, GMT 3070, DBA224C, a 1965 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork and formerly Salford City Transport 224 lies dumped in an obscure corner of the yard.
Photo taken c.1980, Bennett St. Permanant Way Yard, Ardwick, Manchester
53. DBA228C
When Lancaster bought a batch of ex Salford Atlanteans from GMT in 1978, a few entered service in their previous owners orange and white colours with a City of Lancaster Tilling style fleetname. 228, DBA228C, is a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro Cammell bodywork.
Photo taken 1978, Morecambe Depot
When Lancaster bought a batch of ex Salford Atlanteans from GMT in 1978, a few entered service in their previous owners orange and white colours with a City of Lancaster Tilling style fleetname. 228, DBA228C, is a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro Cammell bodywork.
Photo taken 1978, Morecambe Depot
54. DBA228C
Lancaster 228, DBA228C, is a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro Cammell bodywork new to Salford City Transport. Purchased by Lancaster in 1978 it was subsequently converted to open top for the sea front service to Happy Mount Park and for a while carried this advertising livery for Sealink ferries. The picture was taken on the occasion of the Potteries Bus Rally at PMT's now closed Hanley depot in June 1982.
Photo taken June 1982, Hanley Bus Depot
Lancaster 228, DBA228C, is a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro Cammell bodywork new to Salford City Transport. Purchased by Lancaster in 1978 it was subsequently converted to open top for the sea front service to Happy Mount Park and for a while carried this advertising livery for Sealink ferries. The picture was taken on the occasion of the Potteries Bus Rally at PMT's now closed Hanley depot in June 1982.
Photo taken June 1982, Hanley Bus Depot
55. DBA228C
DBA228C, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell O43/33F body, new to Salford City Transport (228) in 1965 as H43/33F.
Photo taken Sunday 1 October 1995, West of England Transport Collection, Winkleigh, Devon
DBA228C, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell O43/33F body, new to Salford City Transport (228) in 1965 as H43/33F.
Photo taken Sunday 1 October 1995, West of England Transport Collection, Winkleigh, Devon
56. 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).
Photo taken March 1973, Whit Lane/Broughton Road, near Pendleton
SELNEC Central 3080, FRJ234D, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H36/28F body, new in 1966 to Salford City Transport (as 234).
Photo taken March 1973, Whit Lane/Broughton Road, near Pendleton
57. 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.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 October 1974, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
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.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 October 1974, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
58. FRJ243D
Former Salford 243, FRJ243D, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H38/32F body, new in April 1966
Photo taken Wednesday 22 September 2010, Bressingham Gardens
Former Salford 243, FRJ243D, a Leyland PD2/40 with Metro-Cammell H38/32F body, new in April 1966
Photo taken Wednesday 22 September 2010, Bressingham Gardens
59. FRJ244D
Seen in Victoria Bus Station in Salford is "Salford" 3090, FRJ244D, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
Seen in Victoria Bus Station in Salford is "Salford" 3090, FRJ244D, a Leyland PD2/40 with a Metro-Cammell H36/28F body.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
60. FRJ244D
GMT 3090 and 3113, FRJ244D and JRJ267E, 1966/7 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro-Cammell H36/28F bodywork originally Salford 244 and 267
Photo taken Sunday 18 February 1979, Station Road, Swinton
GMT 3090 and 3113, FRJ244D and JRJ267E, 1966/7 Leyland PD2/40s with Metro-Cammell H36/28F bodywork originally Salford 244 and 267
Photo taken Sunday 18 February 1979, Station Road, Swinton
61. FRJ251D
SELNEC 3097, FRJ251D, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1966 with MCW Orion H36/28F bodywork. New as Salford 251.
Photo taken July 1970, Chapel Street, Salford
SELNEC 3097, FRJ251D, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1966 with MCW Orion H36/28F bodywork. New as Salford 251.
Photo taken July 1970, Chapel Street, Salford
62. 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.
Photo taken Friday 17 August 1973, Grosvenor Street, Manchester
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.
Photo taken Friday 17 August 1973, Grosvenor Street, Manchester
63. 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.
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Victoria Station, Manchester
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.
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Victoria Station, Manchester
64. FRJ254D
The utilitarian but far from spartan upper deck of Salford 254, FRJ254D. This view shows how the much maligned MCW Orion body could look with a reasonable standard of interior fittings. Not visible in the shot is the three and one arrangement of the front seats a layout more readily associated with ECW bodies
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Manchester Museum of Transport
The utilitarian but far from spartan upper deck of Salford 254, FRJ254D. This view shows how the much maligned MCW Orion body could look with a reasonable standard of interior fittings. Not visible in the shot is the three and one arrangement of the front seats a layout more readily associated with ECW bodies
Photo taken Saturday 1 December 2012, Manchester Museum of Transport
65. 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.
Photo taken Tuesday 16 May 1972, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester
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.
Photo taken Tuesday 16 May 1972, Cannon Street Bus Station, Manchester
66. 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.
Photo taken Tuesday 20 June 1978, Trafford Bar
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.
Photo taken Tuesday 20 June 1978, Trafford Bar
67. JRJ261E
Eynon, Trimsaran JRJ261E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with MCW H36/28F bodywork originally Salford 261.
Photo taken Thursday 31 March 1983, Llanelli Bus Station
Eynon, Trimsaran JRJ261E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with MCW H36/28F bodywork originally Salford 261.
Photo taken Thursday 31 March 1983, Llanelli Bus Station
68. 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.
Photo taken July 1974, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
Greater Manchester PTE 3111, JRJ265E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built 1967 with MCW H36/28F bodywork. This had been new as Salford 265.
Photo taken July 1974, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
69. JRJ265E
GMT 3111, JRJ265E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with MCW H36/28F body originally Salford 265.
Photo taken Thursday 1 May 1980, Tiviot Dale/Princes St, Stockport
GMT 3111, JRJ265E, a 1967 Leyland PD2/40 with MCW H36/28F body originally Salford 265.
Photo taken Thursday 1 May 1980, Tiviot Dale/Princes St, Stockport
70. JRJ272E
Eynon's, Trimsaran JRJ272E a 1967 Leyland PD2/40/MCW H36/28F ex GMT 3118 and originally Salford 272.
Photo taken Friday 10 July 1981, Carmarthen Bus Station
Eynon's, Trimsaran JRJ272E a 1967 Leyland PD2/40/MCW H36/28F ex GMT 3118 and originally Salford 272.
Photo taken Friday 10 July 1981, Carmarthen Bus Station
71. 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.
Photo taken July 2004, Fleetwood
Salford City Transport bought Leyland Titan PD2s as late as 1967. 281, JRJ281E, is a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body.
Photo taken July 2004, Fleetwood
72. JRJ281E
Preserved ex-Salford City Transport 281, JRJ281E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body, new in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 16 July 2017, Anstey Park, Alton
Preserved ex-Salford City Transport 281, JRJ281E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body, new in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 16 July 2017, Anstey Park, Alton
73. JRJ281E
Rear view of preserved ex-Salford City Transport 281, JRJ281E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body, new in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 16 July 2017, Anstey Park, Alton
Rear view of preserved ex-Salford City Transport 281, JRJ281E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 with front entrance MCW body, new in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 16 July 2017, Anstey Park, Alton
74. JRJ282E
SELNEC 3128, JRJ282E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1967 with MCW Orion H36/28F bodywork, new as Slaford 282.
Photo taken August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
SELNEC 3128, JRJ282E, a Leyland Titan PD2/40 built in 1967 with MCW Orion H36/28F bodywork, new as Slaford 282.
Photo taken August 1970, Victoria Bus Station, Salford
75.
An unidentified Salford Park Royal-bodied Atlantean on service 10 to Warrington passes new SELNEC Standard 7010 loading for Weaste on service 3.
Photo taken March 1973, Chapel Street/Greengate
An unidentified Salford Park Royal-bodied Atlantean on service 10 to Warrington passes new SELNEC Standard 7010 loading for Weaste on service 3.
Photo taken March 1973, Chapel Street/Greengate
76. MRJ285F
Salford 285, MRJ285F, was a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with MCW H43/33F body new in April 1968, the third of a batch of 21 delivered over two months.
Photo taken Saturday 31 March 1973, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton
Salford 285, MRJ285F, was a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with MCW H43/33F body new in April 1968, the third of a batch of 21 delivered over two months.
Photo taken Saturday 31 March 1973, Moor Lane Bus Station, Bolton
77. MRJ287F
SELNEC Central 3133, MRJ287F, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with MCW H43/33F body, new to Salford City Transport as 287 in 1968 and still bearing its original livery.
Photo taken Oxford Street, Manchester
SELNEC Central 3133, MRJ287F, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with MCW H43/33F body, new to Salford City Transport as 287 in 1968 and still bearing its original livery.
Photo taken Oxford Street, Manchester
78. MRJ291F
Former Salford City Transport 291, MRJ291F, bearing its SELNEC fleet number 3137 although still wearing Salford livery. It was a Leyland PDR1/1 with MCW H44/33F bodywork which was new in 1968 and which passed to SELNEC on 1 November 1969.
Photo taken c. 1973, Victoria Bridge Street, Salford
Former Salford City Transport 291, MRJ291F, bearing its SELNEC fleet number 3137 although still wearing Salford livery. It was a Leyland PDR1/1 with MCW H44/33F bodywork which was new in 1968 and which passed to SELNEC on 1 November 1969.
Photo taken c. 1973, Victoria Bridge Street, Salford
79. PRJ311G
GMT 3157, PRJ311G, a 1969 Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 with Park Royal H43/29D body originally Salford 311.
Photo taken Wednesday 28 October 1981, Bleachworks
GMT 3157, PRJ311G, a 1969 Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 with Park Royal H43/29D body originally Salford 311.
Photo taken Wednesday 28 October 1981, Bleachworks
80. PRJ312G
"Salford" 3158, PRJ312G, a Leyland PDR1A/1 Atlantean with a Park Royal H43/29D body seen in Victoria Bridge Street outside Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1970, outside Victoria Bus Station, Salford
"Salford" 3158, PRJ312G, a Leyland PDR1A/1 Atlantean with a Park Royal H43/29D body seen in Victoria Bridge Street outside Victoria Bus Station.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1970, outside Victoria Bus Station, Salford