SCT '61 Photo Index
Southend Corporation
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1.
Another photo from the English Electric collection, this time of Southend Corporation tram 57, one of a batch of six 70 seaters built by English Electric and delivered in May 1924.
Photo taken Corporation Tram Depot, London Road, Southend
Another photo from the English Electric collection, this time of Southend Corporation tram 57, one of a batch of six 70 seaters built by English Electric and delivered in May 1924.
Photo taken Corporation Tram Depot, London Road, Southend
2.
Newpaper report and photo of the crash of Southend Tram 57 in late 1941, from the Southend Standard of December 24, 1941.
Photo taken Saturday 20 December 1941, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Newpaper report and photo of the crash of Southend Tram 57 in late 1941, from the Southend Standard of December 24, 1941.
Photo taken Saturday 20 December 1941, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
3. HJ7363
Model of Garrett Southend Trolleybus at Long Shop Museum, Leiston.
Photo taken April 2011, Long Shop Museum, Leiston
Model of Garrett Southend Trolleybus at Long Shop Museum, Leiston.
Photo taken April 2011, Long Shop Museum, Leiston
4. HJ8926
Southend Corporation 106, HJ8926, a Garrett OS 6-wheel trolleybus with Garrett H60R body, one of 5 delivered in the early summer of 1929.
Photo taken 1929
Southend Corporation 106, HJ8926, a Garrett OS 6-wheel trolleybus with Garrett H60R body, one of 5 delivered in the early summer of 1929.
Photo taken 1929
5. JN61
Southend trolleybus 111, JN61, at the English Electric works in Preston.
Photo taken 1930, Preston
Southend trolleybus 111, JN61, at the English Electric works in Preston.
Photo taken 1930, Preston
6. JN822
Second pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation Regal 152, JN822.
Photo taken early 1931, Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, nr. Preston
Second pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation Regal 152, JN822.
Photo taken early 1931, Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, nr. Preston
7. JN822
Fourth pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation Regal 152, JN822. Note the reflection of the cameraman and his tripod
Photo taken early 1931, Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, nr. Preston
Fourth pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation Regal 152, JN822. Note the reflection of the cameraman and his tripod
Photo taken early 1931, Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, nr. Preston
8. JN822
Bodybuilder's pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation 152, JN822, one of a batch of seven AEC Regals with English Electric B30D bodies, new in March 1931, although they didn't enter service until the following year.
Photo taken early 1931, Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, nr. Preston
Bodybuilder's pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation 152, JN822, one of a batch of seven AEC Regals with English Electric B30D bodies, new in March 1931, although they didn't enter service until the following year.
Photo taken early 1931, Watery Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble, nr. Preston
9. JN823
A slightly blurred shot of Southend 203, JN823, an AEC Regal built in 1931, which ended its long life on learner driver duties.
Photo taken April 1963, Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend
A slightly blurred shot of Southend 203, JN823, an AEC Regal built in 1931, which ended its long life on learner driver duties.
Photo taken April 1963, Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend
10. JN823
A second view of Southend 203, JN823, parked in the garage with one of the rebodied wartime Daimlers, 230-235, behind.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
A second view of Southend 203, JN823, parked in the garage with one of the rebodied wartime Daimlers, 230-235, behind.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
11. JN823
Another view of Southend Regal 203, JN823
Another view of Southend Regal 203, JN823
12. JN823
Southend AEC Regal/English Electric single deckers 203 (front, JN823) and 204 (back, JN824) at the Corporation depot, probably in 1951. Survivors of a batch of seven vehicles delivered in 1930, in their later years these two led a fairly quiet existence.
Photo taken c.1951, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend AEC Regal/English Electric single deckers 203 (front, JN823) and 204 (back, JN824) at the Corporation depot, probably in 1951. Survivors of a batch of seven vehicles delivered in 1930, in their later years these two led a fairly quiet existence.
Photo taken c.1951, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
13. JN823
Veteran Southend AEC Regal 203, JN823, looking in sad condition in a corner of the works after withdrawal from service
Photo taken c.1967, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
Veteran Southend AEC Regal 203, JN823, looking in sad condition in a corner of the works after withdrawal from service
Photo taken c.1967, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
14. JN824
A rear shot of Southend single deckers 203 (front, JN823) and 204 (back, JN824) parked at the back of the Corporation yard in February 1955, 204 nearer the camera.
Photo taken Sunday 13 February 1955, Corporation Yard, Southend
A rear shot of Southend single deckers 203 (front, JN823) and 204 (back, JN824) parked at the back of the Corporation yard in February 1955, 204 nearer the camera.
Photo taken Sunday 13 February 1955, Corporation Yard, Southend
15. JN824
Southend veteran Regals 204, JN824 followed by 203, JN823.
Photo taken c.1960, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend veteran Regals 204, JN824 followed by 203, JN823.
Photo taken c.1960, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
16. JN825
Southend Regal 205, JN825, in Warrior Square. From the blinds it appears to be on the Warrior Square-Southchuch service which ran between January 1942 (when the trams ceased east of Southchurch Avenue) and April 1942 (when the last trams were withdrawn). Presence of wartime white paint on wings and masked headlights also confirms that photo taken during the war.
Photo taken 1942, Warrior Square, Southend
Southend Regal 205, JN825, in Warrior Square. From the blinds it appears to be on the Warrior Square-Southchuch service which ran between January 1942 (when the trams ceased east of Southchurch Avenue) and April 1942 (when the last trams were withdrawn). Presence of wartime white paint on wings and masked headlights also confirms that photo taken during the war.
Photo taken 1942, Warrior Square, Southend
17. JN2086
This picture shows the two trolleybuses that Southend Corporation converted to mobile toilets in 1950 and which regularly appeared at events in the town thoughout the fifties and into the sixties - they were sold for scrap in 1967.
This picture shows the two trolleybuses that Southend Corporation converted to mobile toilets in 1950 and which regularly appeared at events in the town thoughout the fifties and into the sixties - they were sold for scrap in 1967.
18. UG1029
Southend 249, UG1032, a 1932 AEC Regent with Roe H30/26R body, bought secondhand in 1946 from Leeds and withdrawn in 1950.
Photo taken c.1951/2, Southend
Southend 249, UG1032, a 1932 AEC Regent with Roe H30/26R body, bought secondhand in 1946 from Leeds and withdrawn in 1950.
Photo taken c.1951/2, Southend
19. UG1030
Southend 248, UG1030, was an AEC Regent with Roe H30/26R body, new to Leeds in 1932 (fleet number 43) and bought second hand by Southend in 1946.
Photo taken Southend
Southend 248, UG1030, was an AEC Regent with Roe H30/26R body, new to Leeds in 1932 (fleet number 43) and bought second hand by Southend in 1946.
Photo taken Southend
20. UG1032
Southend 249, UG1032, a 1932 AEC Regent with Roe H30/26R body, bought secondhand in 1946 from Leeds and withdrawn in 1950.
Photo taken c.1951/2, Southend
Southend 249, UG1032, a 1932 AEC Regent with Roe H30/26R body, bought secondhand in 1946 from Leeds and withdrawn in 1950.
Photo taken c.1951/2, Southend
21. JN3822
A rear view of Southend trolleybus 122, JN3822, the unique Gloster new in January 1934.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
A rear view of Southend trolleybus 122, JN3822, the unique Gloster new in January 1934.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
22. UG1030
Four of the second-hand AEC Regents brought in the 1940s, parked in the Corporation yard ready for disposal, probably in 1952. They are 248, 250 (ex-Leeds UG1030/UG1033), 246 (ex-Nottingham TV6747) and 249 (ex-Leeds UG1032).
Photo taken c.1952, Corporation Yard, Southend
Four of the second-hand AEC Regents brought in the 1940s, parked in the Corporation yard ready for disposal, probably in 1952. They are 248, 250 (ex-Leeds UG1030/UG1033), 246 (ex-Nottingham TV6747) and 249 (ex-Leeds UG1032).
Photo taken c.1952, Corporation Yard, Southend
23. VN9434
Southend ex-Teesside single decker 139, VN9434, on 20th December 1954 dumped in a yard in North Road after withdrawal.
Photo taken Monday 20 December 1954, North Road, Southend
Southend ex-Teesside single decker 139, VN9434, on 20th December 1954 dumped in a yard in North Road after withdrawal.
Photo taken Monday 20 December 1954, North Road, Southend
24. VN9436
Southend Corporation trolleybuses 141/142, VN9436/7, photographed in May 1951. They were Leyland TB3's with Massey B32R bodies, new to Teesside in 1936 and acquired by Southend in 1945.
Photo taken May 1951
Southend Corporation trolleybuses 141/142, VN9436/7, photographed in May 1951. They were Leyland TB3's with Massey B32R bodies, new to Teesside in 1936 and acquired by Southend in 1945.
Photo taken May 1951
25. JN9527
Southend Corporation 207, JN9527, the first numerically of four AEC Regents with English Electric L27/26R bodies, new in September 1937.
Photo taken Sunday 8 May 1955, Courtsend, Foulness
Southend Corporation 207, JN9527, the first numerically of four AEC Regents with English Electric L27/26R bodies, new in September 1937.
Photo taken Sunday 8 May 1955, Courtsend, Foulness
26. JN9529
Southend Corporation Transport 159, JN9529, a 1937 English Electric L27/26R bodied AEC Regent.
Photo taken mid 1937
Southend Corporation Transport 159, JN9529, a 1937 English Electric L27/26R bodied AEC Regent.
Photo taken mid 1937
27. JN9529
Southend 1937 AEC/English Electric double decker 209, JN9529, heads east along London Road on a 28 Western Circular in April 1957.
Photo taken April 1957, London Road, Southend
Southend 1937 AEC/English Electric double decker 209, JN9529, heads east along London Road on a 28 Western Circular in April 1957.
Photo taken April 1957, London Road, Southend
28. JN9530
One of Southend's 1937 AEC Regent/English Electric double deckers, 210, JN9530, stands in London Road at Victoria Circus on its way to Lifstan Way on route 25D in January 1955.
Photo taken Friday 21 January 1955, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
One of Southend's 1937 AEC Regent/English Electric double deckers, 210, JN9530, stands in London Road at Victoria Circus on its way to Lifstan Way on route 25D in January 1955.
Photo taken Friday 21 January 1955, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
29. AHJ831
Southend 1938 AEC Weymann double decker 211, AHJ831, stands in Priory Crescent outside the Ekco works on route 69 for Chalkwell Schools, a special service which ran morning and evening for Ekco workers.
Photo taken Priory Crescent, Southend
Southend 1938 AEC Weymann double decker 211, AHJ831, stands in Priory Crescent outside the Ekco works on route 69 for Chalkwell Schools, a special service which ran morning and evening for Ekco workers.
Photo taken Priory Crescent, Southend
30. AHJ833
Southend 213, AHJ833, one of seven AEC Regent with Weymann L27/26R bodies, new in 1938.
Photo taken c. 1955-7, Bradley Street, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 213, AHJ833, one of seven AEC Regent with Weymann L27/26R bodies, new in 1938.
Photo taken c. 1955-7, Bradley Street, Victoria Circus, Southend
31. AHJ833
Southend 1938 AEC/Weymann double decker 213, AHJ833, stands in London Road at Victoria Circus on a 25a for Thorpe Bay Corner in April 1956.
Photo taken Friday 20 April 1956, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 1938 AEC/Weymann double decker 213, AHJ833, stands in London Road at Victoria Circus on a 25a for Thorpe Bay Corner in April 1956.
Photo taken Friday 20 April 1956, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
32. AHJ837
Southend No.217, AHJ837, one of the 1938 batch of AEC Regent/Weymann double deckers, stands at Highlands Boulevard terminus in January 1955, having just arrived on a 25B from Thorpe Bay.
Photo taken Saturday 29 January 1955, Highlands Boulevard, Southend
Southend No.217, AHJ837, one of the 1938 batch of AEC Regent/Weymann double deckers, stands at Highlands Boulevard terminus in January 1955, having just arrived on a 25B from Thorpe Bay.
Photo taken Saturday 29 January 1955, Highlands Boulevard, Southend
33. BDA365
Southend Sunbeam/Park Royal double decker 145, BDA365, ex-Wolverhampton, on the Western Circular stands at the stop at the east end of Fairfax Drive (just opposite the Westcliff depot) in October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
Southend Sunbeam/Park Royal double decker 145, BDA365, ex-Wolverhampton, on the Western Circular stands at the stop at the east end of Fairfax Drive (just opposite the Westcliff depot) in October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
34. BDA365
Southend ex-Wolverhampton 145, BDA365, parked in the Corporation Yard in November 1954 after closure of the system.
Photo taken Sunday 28 November 1954, Corporation Yard, Southend
Southend ex-Wolverhampton 145, BDA365, parked in the Corporation Yard in November 1954 after closure of the system.
Photo taken Sunday 28 November 1954, Corporation Yard, Southend
35. BDA366
Southend Corporation trolleybus 146, BDA366, a Sunbeam MF2 with Park Royal H29/25R body, new to Wolverhampton in 1938 and acquired by Southend in April 1950.
Photo taken May 1951, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Corporation trolleybus 146, BDA366, a Sunbeam MF2 with Park Royal H29/25R body, new to Wolverhampton in 1938 and acquired by Southend in April 1950.
Photo taken May 1951, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
36. BDA367
A rather care worn Southend ex-Wolverhampton 147, BDA367, on a Western Circular in Fairfax Drive outside the Westcliff Depot.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
A rather care worn Southend ex-Wolverhampton 147, BDA367, on a Western Circular in Fairfax Drive outside the Westcliff Depot.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
37. BHJ194
Southend No. 124, BHJ194, one of the 1939 batch of AEC/Strachan double deckers, heads east along Fairfax Drive on an Eastern Circular on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
Southend No. 124, BHJ194, one of the 1939 batch of AEC/Strachan double deckers, heads east along Fairfax Drive on an Eastern Circular on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
38. BHJ195
The archetypal Southend trolleybus/bus shot - many photos must have been taken in this location. 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 125, BHJ195, stands outside Victoria railway station while working a Western Circular in September 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
The archetypal Southend trolleybus/bus shot - many photos must have been taken in this location. 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 125, BHJ195, stands outside Victoria railway station while working a Western Circular in September 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
39. BHJ196
Southend No.126, BHJ196, dumped at Shoebury in October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, Corporation Yard, Shoebury
Southend No.126, BHJ196, dumped at Shoebury in October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, Corporation Yard, Shoebury
40. BHJ196
Southend No.126 was returned to the depot in connection with the proposed sale to Spain and the accident damage (probably not all that serious) repaired.
Photo taken Friday 24 December 1954, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend No.126 was returned to the depot in connection with the proposed sale to Spain and the accident damage (probably not all that serious) repaired.
Photo taken Friday 24 December 1954, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
41. BHJ196
Southend 126, BHJ196, one of the 1939 batch of AEC 661T/Strachan H30/26R double deckers.
Photo taken c.1951/2, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 126, BHJ196, one of the 1939 batch of AEC 661T/Strachan H30/26R double deckers.
Photo taken c.1951/2, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
42. BHJ197
A rear view of 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 127, BHJ197, heading out of Southend and picking up at the stop outside the Golden Lion, Prittlewell.
Photo taken The Golden Lion, Prittlewell, Southend
A rear view of 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 127, BHJ197, heading out of Southend and picking up at the stop outside the Golden Lion, Prittlewell.
Photo taken The Golden Lion, Prittlewell, Southend
43. BHJ197
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachans double decker 127, BHJ197, on the Western Circular.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachans double decker 127, BHJ197, on the Western Circular.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1954, Victoria Circus, Southend
44. BHJ198
Southend's last trolleybus, 1939 AEC/Strachan 128, BHJ198, stands in London Road at Victoria Circus on 28th October 1954 after its last run. The crew and passengers pose in front of the vehicle for the photographers while PD2 281, which is to take over its duty, waits behind.
Photo taken Thursday 28 October 1954, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend's last trolleybus, 1939 AEC/Strachan 128, BHJ198, stands in London Road at Victoria Circus on 28th October 1954 after its last run. The crew and passengers pose in front of the vehicle for the photographers while PD2 281, which is to take over its duty, waits behind.
Photo taken Thursday 28 October 1954, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
45. BHJ199
Three withdrawn Southend trolleybuses parked in the garage in November 1954 after the end of the system. They are AEC/Strachan 129 and ex-Wolverhampton Sunbeam/Park Royal 146 and 152.
Photo taken Sunday 14 November 1954, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Three withdrawn Southend trolleybuses parked in the garage in November 1954 after the end of the system. They are AEC/Strachan 129 and ex-Wolverhampton Sunbeam/Park Royal 146 and 152.
Photo taken Sunday 14 November 1954, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
46. BHJ199
1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, heads into Southend with a Western Circular on 23rd October 1954 and stands at the stop on the Southend side of the Blue Boar junction.
Photo taken Saturday 23 October 1954, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, heads into Southend with a Western Circular on 23rd October 1954 and stands at the stop on the Southend side of the Blue Boar junction.
Photo taken Saturday 23 October 1954, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
47. BHJ199
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, on a Western Circular in Fairfax Drive, outside the Westcliff Depot, on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
Southend 1939 AEC/Strachan double decker 129, BHJ199, on a Western Circular in Fairfax Drive, outside the Westcliff Depot, on 2nd October 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 2 October 1954, Fairfax Drive, Southend
48. DHJ514
Southend Dodge DHJ514, number 3 in the fleet with on the right number 1, CJN786 which was later converted to open top
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Dodge DHJ514, number 3 in the fleet with on the right number 1, CJN786 which was later converted to open top
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
49. BHJ742
Southend Daimler 218, BHJ742, numerically the first of 18 new Daimler CWA6's delivered between 1943 and 1946 with a Duple utility body. This photograph was taken post-coordination, sometime between 1955 and 1958 when 218 was withdrawn.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Daimler 218, BHJ742, numerically the first of 18 new Daimler CWA6's delivered between 1943 and 1946 with a Duple utility body. This photograph was taken post-coordination, sometime between 1955 and 1958 when 218 was withdrawn.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
51. FOP340
Southend open-topper 247, FOP340.
Photo taken Thursday 8 August 1963, East Beach, Shoeburyness
Southend open-topper 247, FOP340.
Photo taken Thursday 8 August 1963, East Beach, Shoeburyness
53. FOP340
Southend 247, FOP340, as originally converted to open-top.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend 247, FOP340, as originally converted to open-top.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
54. FOP340
Southend open topper 247, FOP340, a Daimler CWA6, new to Birmingham as a CWG5 in 1943, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Southend open topper 247, FOP340, a Daimler CWA6, new to Birmingham as a CWG5 in 1943, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
55. FOP340
Southend 247, FOP340, a Daimler CWG5 with Park Royal body, converted to open-top in 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, Western Esplanade, Southend
Southend 247, FOP340, a Daimler CWG5 with Park Royal body, converted to open-top in 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, Western Esplanade, Southend
56. FOP417
A surprise acquisition by Southend in 1955 was a batch of seven utility bodied Daimlers from Eastern National. These had come from the Canvey and Benfleet fleets in 1951 and all but one had originated with Birmingham Corporation. The six which entered service took the numbers 242-7, previously used by the second hand AECs of the early 1950s. All but one were later converted to open top and had long lives in this form (one, 244, survives today at the Castle Point Transport Museum). The only one not so converted, 243, FOP417, is on the Western Circular, by now route 29, in Fairfax Drive on 21st April 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 21 April 1956, Fairfax Drive, Southend
A surprise acquisition by Southend in 1955 was a batch of seven utility bodied Daimlers from Eastern National. These had come from the Canvey and Benfleet fleets in 1951 and all but one had originated with Birmingham Corporation. The six which entered service took the numbers 242-7, previously used by the second hand AECs of the early 1950s. All but one were later converted to open top and had long lives in this form (one, 244, survives today at the Castle Point Transport Museum). The only one not so converted, 243, FOP417, is on the Western Circular, by now route 29, in Fairfax Drive on 21st April 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 21 April 1956, Fairfax Drive, Southend
57. FOP429
Southend 244, FOP429, new in 1945, with Birmingham Corporation, then acquired by Canvey & District in 1949, passed to Westcliff-on-Sea and in turn to Eastern National as the various undertakings were taken over. Bought by SCT in 1955 and converted to open-top in 1956, it continued in service until 1970 and is now preserved.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
Southend 244, FOP429, new in 1945, with Birmingham Corporation, then acquired by Canvey & District in 1949, passed to Westcliff-on-Sea and in turn to Eastern National as the various undertakings were taken over. Bought by SCT in 1955 and converted to open-top in 1956, it continued in service until 1970 and is now preserved.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
59. FOP429
Another interior view of Southend 244, FOP429, looking towards the rear entrance.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
Another interior view of Southend 244, FOP429, looking towards the rear entrance.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
60. FOP429
Southend 244, FOP429, upstairs and its waterproof, but uncomfortable, wooden seats
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
Southend 244, FOP429, upstairs and its waterproof, but uncomfortable, wooden seats
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
61. FOP452
Southend open topper 245, FOP452, a Daimler CWA6 new to Birmingham during the war and passing via Benfleet & District, Westcliff and Eastern National to Southend in 1955 who converted it to open top the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 11 September 1965, Ness Road, Shoebury Common, Southend
Southend open topper 245, FOP452, a Daimler CWA6 new to Birmingham during the war and passing via Benfleet & District, Westcliff and Eastern National to Southend in 1955 who converted it to open top the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 11 September 1965, Ness Road, Shoebury Common, Southend
62. FOP452
Southend 245, FOP 452, started life with Birmingham City Transport 1452 and came via Benfleet and District and later Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services 1204 to SCT. Its Duple body was converted to open top and it is seen here at the Kursaal, Southend on route 68.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1970, Kursaal, Southend
Southend 245, FOP 452, started life with Birmingham City Transport 1452 and came via Benfleet and District and later Westcliff-on-Sea Motor Services 1204 to SCT. Its Duple body was converted to open top and it is seen here at the Kursaal, Southend on route 68.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1970, Kursaal, Southend
63. GLX913
Southend 263, GLX913, was withdrawn in June 1962 and transferred to the Southend on Sea County Borough Constabulary, fitted with platform doors and converted as a mobile road safety exhibition unit (visiting schools, etc). Passed to Essex Police in April 1969 and sold in 1974 for preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
Southend 263, GLX913, was withdrawn in June 1962 and transferred to the Southend on Sea County Borough Constabulary, fitted with platform doors and converted as a mobile road safety exhibition unit (visiting schools, etc). Passed to Essex Police in April 1969 and sold in 1974 for preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 1999, Canvey Island
64. GLX913
Ex-London Transport and Southend Daimler GLX913, seen here restored to Southend Corporation colours although I'm not so sure that the four line intermediate destination blind is genuine.
Photo taken late 1990s, North Weald
Ex-London Transport and Southend Daimler GLX913, seen here restored to Southend Corporation colours although I'm not so sure that the four line intermediate destination blind is genuine.
Photo taken late 1990s, North Weald
65. GLX913
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913, pulls away from Upminster on its first passenger carrying journey since the 1960s.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Upminster
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913, pulls away from Upminster on its first passenger carrying journey since the 1960s.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Upminster
66. GLX913
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913, taken in Upminster prior to its first journey in service.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Upminster
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913, taken in Upminster prior to its first journey in service.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Upminster
67. GLX913
Rear view of a fully laden Southend Corporation 263, GLX913.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Thurrock Lakeside
Rear view of a fully laden Southend Corporation 263, GLX913.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Thurrock Lakeside
68. GLX913
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Thurrock Lakeside
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Thurrock Lakeside
69. GLX913
A reminder of days gone by - the platform of Southend 263, GLX913, with the used ticket box and the red painted uncollected fares box. A number of operators used to have these, but they died out with the end of rear platform buses.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Upminster
A reminder of days gone by - the platform of Southend 263, GLX913, with the used ticket box and the red painted uncollected fares box. A number of operators used to have these, but they died out with the end of rear platform buses.
Photo taken Saturday 5 December 2015, Ensignbus Running Day, Upminster
70. GYE60
The body of LT D71, GYE60, on the Southend Corporation dump at Shoebury on 9th October 1954. This was at that time also location of many withdrawn trolleybuses. The chassis of this vehicle was rebodied to become Southend 270.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, SCT dump, Shoebury, Southend
The body of LT D71, GYE60, on the Southend Corporation dump at Shoebury on 9th October 1954. This was at that time also location of many withdrawn trolleybuses. The chassis of this vehicle was rebodied to become Southend 270.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, SCT dump, Shoebury, Southend
71. HGF905
A rear view of another of the Southend ex-LT Daimlers, 275, HGF905, at Priory Park on 24th June 1955.
Photo taken Friday 24 June 1955, Priory Park, Southend
A rear view of another of the Southend ex-LT Daimlers, 275, HGF905, at Priory Park on 24th June 1955.
Photo taken Friday 24 June 1955, Priory Park, Southend
72. HGF923
Daimler/Massey 267, HGF923, one of the ex-LT vehicles purchased by Southend and rebodied, at the Willson Road terminus of route 9 on 1st October 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 1 October 1955, Willson Road, Southend
Daimler/Massey 267, HGF923, one of the ex-LT vehicles purchased by Southend and rebodied, at the Willson Road terminus of route 9 on 1st October 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 1 October 1955, Willson Road, Southend
74. BHJ773
A rear view of utility bodied Daimler 224, BHJ773, inside the Southend Corporation depot on 9th February 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1957, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
A rear view of utility bodied Daimler 224, BHJ773, inside the Southend Corporation depot on 9th February 1957.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1957, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
75. FOP340
Southend Corporation Daimler 247, FOP340, as originally converted to open-top in the previous year.
Photo taken June 1957, Kursaal, Southend
Southend Corporation Daimler 247, FOP340, as originally converted to open-top in the previous year.
Photo taken June 1957, Kursaal, Southend
76. FOP452
Southend open topper 245, FOP452, a Daimler CWA6 new to Birmingham in 1944, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Southend open topper 245, FOP452, a Daimler CWA6 new to Birmingham in 1944, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
77. FOP452
Southend open topper 245, FOP452, a Daimler CWA6 new to Birmingham during the war and passing via Benfleet & District, Westcliff and Eastern National to Southend in 1955 who converted it to open top the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, East Beach, Shoeburyness
Southend open topper 245, FOP452, a Daimler CWA6 new to Birmingham during the war and passing via Benfleet & District, Westcliff and Eastern National to Southend in 1955 who converted it to open top the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, East Beach, Shoeburyness
78. FOP462
Southend 242, FOP462, was an ex-Birmingham Daimler CWA6 with a Park Royal H30/26R body acquired in 1955 from Westcliff-on-Sea where it had been number 1207. It was rebuilt by Southend in 1956 to PO30/26R and again to PO33/26R in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Kursaal, Southend
Southend 242, FOP462, was an ex-Birmingham Daimler CWA6 with a Park Royal H30/26R body acquired in 1955 from Westcliff-on-Sea where it had been number 1207. It was rebuilt by Southend in 1956 to PO30/26R and again to PO33/26R in 1963.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Kursaal, Southend
79. GYE100
Southend Corporation 274, GYE100, another ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1954 and rebodied by Massey
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 274, GYE100, another ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1954 and rebodied by Massey
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
80. GYE60
Southend Corporation 270, GYE60, an ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1954 and rebodied by Massey, on another group of routes that terminated in Broadway Market, those that ran east of Southend to villages like Great Wakering.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 270, GYE60, an ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1954 and rebodied by Massey, on another group of routes that terminated in Broadway Market, those that ran east of Southend to villages like Great Wakering.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
82. JVW561
Two Southend Daimler open-toppers with 246, JVW561 in the lead.
Photo taken 1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Two Southend Daimler open-toppers with 246, JVW561 in the lead.
Photo taken 1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
83. JVW561
Southend 246, JVW561, after conversion to open-topper. It is seen here as originally converted - in 1963 the 5 open-toppers were modified with a raised wind shield at the front upstairs and new windows downstairs.
Southend 246, JVW561, after conversion to open-topper. It is seen here as originally converted - in 1963 the 5 open-toppers were modified with a raised wind shield at the front upstairs and new windows downstairs.
84. JVW561
Southend 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple H30/26R body was new to Benfleet and District in 1944, passed to Westcliff in March 1951 when they took over Benfleet and District and then passed in turn to Eastern National in January 1955 when they absorbed Westcliff.
Photo taken c.1955, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple H30/26R body was new to Benfleet and District in 1944, passed to Westcliff in March 1951 when they took over Benfleet and District and then passed in turn to Eastern National in January 1955 when they absorbed Westcliff.
Photo taken c.1955, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
85. JVW561
Southend open topper 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 new to Benfleet and District in 1944, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Southend open topper 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 new to Benfleet and District in 1944, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
86. JVW561
A later vist to Canvey, Leigh Beck saw me driving Southend Transport 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple H30/26R bodywork new to Benfleet & District in 1944 and later converted to OT30/26R by Southend to operate the sea front services.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Point Road, Leigh Beck Farm, Canvey
A later vist to Canvey, Leigh Beck saw me driving Southend Transport 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple H30/26R bodywork new to Benfleet & District in 1944 and later converted to OT30/26R by Southend to operate the sea front services.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Point Road, Leigh Beck Farm, Canvey
87. JVW561
Southend Corporation 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 new to Benfleet and District in 1944, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Kursaal, Southend
Southend Corporation 246, JVW561, a Daimler CWA6 new to Benfleet and District in 1944, bought by Southend in 1955 and converted to open top the following year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Kursaal, Southend
88.
Three graceful old ladies enjoy the afternoon sunshine during their last summer in Southend, being replaced the following year by newly converted lowbridge Massey bodied PD3s.
Photo taken Summer 1970, SCT London Road Garage, Southend
Three graceful old ladies enjoy the afternoon sunshine during their last summer in Southend, being replaced the following year by newly converted lowbridge Massey bodied PD3s.
Photo taken Summer 1970, SCT London Road Garage, Southend
89. BHJ775
Southend 226, BHJ775, a Daimler CWA6 with Brush L27/28R utility body new in March 1945 and the last unrebodied survivor in the fleet of 19 Daimlers received in the last two years of the war.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend 226, BHJ775, a Daimler CWA6 with Brush L27/28R utility body new in March 1945 and the last unrebodied survivor in the fleet of 19 Daimlers received in the last two years of the war.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
90. BHJ777
Southend utility bodied Daimler 228, BHJ777, turns out of Fairfax Drive to climb Prittlewell Hill towards Southend and the Eastern Circular on route 29 in February 1957.
Photo taken Friday 8 February 1957, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend utility bodied Daimler 228, BHJ777, turns out of Fairfax Drive to climb Prittlewell Hill towards Southend and the Eastern Circular on route 29 in February 1957.
Photo taken Friday 8 February 1957, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
91. BHJ777
A scrapyard view of Southend 228, BHJ777, a Daimler CW with Brush utility body
A scrapyard view of Southend 228, BHJ777, a Daimler CW with Brush utility body
92. BHJ804
Southend rebodied Daimler CW 230, BHJ804
Photo taken Saturday 10 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend rebodied Daimler CW 230, BHJ804
Photo taken Saturday 10 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
93. BHJ804
Southend rebodied Daimler 230, BHJ804, returning to Southend from Foulness on route 18
Photo taken May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend
Southend rebodied Daimler 230, BHJ804, returning to Southend from Foulness on route 18
Photo taken May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend
94. BHJ805
Southend rebodied Daimler 231, BHJ805, taken just before it was withdrawn from service.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend rebodied Daimler 231, BHJ805, taken just before it was withdrawn from service.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
95. BHJ805
Southend Daimler 231, BHJ805
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Daimler 231, BHJ805
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
96. BHJ805
Southend rebodied Daimler CW 231, BHJ805, on the old Eastern/Western Circular, a remnant of the trolleybus system, 13 days before it disappeared when the routes were reorganised.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Southchurch Road, Southend
Southend rebodied Daimler CW 231, BHJ805, on the old Eastern/Western Circular, a remnant of the trolleybus system, 13 days before it disappeared when the routes were reorganised.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Southchurch Road, Southend
97. BHJ805
Southend rebodies Daimler 231, BHJ805.
Photo taken Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend rebodies Daimler 231, BHJ805.
Photo taken Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend
98. BHJ805
One of Southend's last (1945) batch of utility bodied Daimlers, 231, BHJ805, at Rectory Grove, Leigh sometime between 1949 and 1952.
Photo taken c.1949-52, Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea
One of Southend's last (1945) batch of utility bodied Daimlers, 231, BHJ805, at Rectory Grove, Leigh sometime between 1949 and 1952.
Photo taken c.1949-52, Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea
99. BHJ806
Southend rebodied wartime Daimler 232, BHJ806, followed by Eastern National Lodekka 1496, 267GVW.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend rebodied wartime Daimler 232, BHJ806, followed by Eastern National Lodekka 1496, 267GVW.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
100. BHJ806
Southend 232, BHJ806, a wartime Daimler rebodied by Massey in 1953.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 232, BHJ806, a wartime Daimler rebodied by Massey in 1953.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
101. BHJ806
Southend 232, BHJ806, a Daimler CWA6 with a Massey L29/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
Southend 232, BHJ806, a Daimler CWA6 with a Massey L29/28R body.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
102. BHJ807
Southend Daimler 233, BHJ807, heading towards Southend despite the destination shown on the rear indicator.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Daimler 233, BHJ807, heading towards Southend despite the destination shown on the rear indicator.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
103. BHJ807
Southend 233, BHJ807, just a few days before withdrawal
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Southchurch Road, Southend
Southend 233, BHJ807, just a few days before withdrawal
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Southchurch Road, Southend
104. BHJ807
Southend Daimler 233, BHJ807
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend Daimler 233, BHJ807
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
105. BHJ807
Southend rebodied Daimler CWs after withdrawal from service, from left to right 233, 266, 267, 268, 235, 269 and 230
Photo taken Saturday 22 May 1965, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
Southend rebodied Daimler CWs after withdrawal from service, from left to right 233, 266, 267, 268, 235, 269 and 230
Photo taken Saturday 22 May 1965, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
106. BHJ808
Another of Southend's last (1945) batch of utility bodied Daimlers, 234, BHJ808, after rebodying with a new Massey body in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1957, Fairfax Drive, Southend
Another of Southend's last (1945) batch of utility bodied Daimlers, 234, BHJ808, after rebodying with a new Massey body in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 9 February 1957, Fairfax Drive, Southend
107. BHJ808
Southend 234, BHJ808, a Daimler CWA6 new in 1945 and rebodied by Massey L29/28R in late 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend 234, BHJ808, a Daimler CWA6 new in 1945 and rebodied by Massey L29/28R in late 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
108. BHJ809
Daimler double decker 235, BHJ809, new in 1945 with a Duple utility body but seen here after rebodying by Massey, in Southchurch Road on a 63B East Circular (originally a trolleybus route) on 9th January 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 9 January 1955, Southchurch Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Daimler double decker 235, BHJ809, new in 1945 with a Duple utility body but seen here after rebodying by Massey, in Southchurch Road on a 63B East Circular (originally a trolleybus route) on 9th January 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 9 January 1955, Southchurch Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
109. BHJ828
Doncaster Corporation 385, BHJ828, a Sunbeam W with Park Royal H30/26R body. BHJ828 was new in August 1945 to Southend Corporation Transport as their number 131, with a utility body built to the 'relaxed specification' with upholstered seats. In January 1954, just ahead of the closure of the Southend trolleybus system, it was sold, along with the rest of the 9 vehicle batch, to Doncaster Corporation.
Photo taken c.1954-8, St. James's Bridge, Doncaster
Doncaster Corporation 385, BHJ828, a Sunbeam W with Park Royal H30/26R body. BHJ828 was new in August 1945 to Southend Corporation Transport as their number 131, with a utility body built to the 'relaxed specification' with upholstered seats. In January 1954, just ahead of the closure of the Southend trolleybus system, it was sold, along with the rest of the 9 vehicle batch, to Doncaster Corporation.
Photo taken c.1954-8, St. James's Bridge, Doncaster
110. BHJ828
Doncaster 385, BHJ828, a 1945 Sunbeam W started life as Southend Corporation 131 with a Park Royal Utility body, passing to Doncaster in 1954 with 8 similar vehicles.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, West St. Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster
Doncaster 385, BHJ828, a 1945 Sunbeam W started life as Southend Corporation 131 with a Park Royal Utility body, passing to Doncaster in 1954 with 8 similar vehicles.
Photo taken Sunday 15 March 1959, West St. Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster
111. FOP340
Southend open-topper 247, FOP340, is to the west of the gasworks as it heads for Shoebury East Beach on a 68 in summer 1970.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Eastern Esplanade, Southend
Southend open-topper 247, FOP340, is to the west of the gasworks as it heads for Shoebury East Beach on a 68 in summer 1970.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Eastern Esplanade, Southend
112. FOP417
Southend 243, FOP417 was one of six second-hand utility Daimlers bought from Eastern National in 1955 but 243 was the only one of the batch not to be converted to open-top the following year.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 243, FOP417 was one of six second-hand utility Daimlers bought from Eastern National in 1955 but 243 was the only one of the batch not to be converted to open-top the following year.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
114. FOP429
Southend 244, FOP429, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple body, converted to open-top in 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, Western Esplanade, Southend
Southend 244, FOP429, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple body, converted to open-top in 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, Western Esplanade, Southend
115. FOP429
Southend Corporation Transport 244, FOP429, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple O30/26R seen on the sea front in the 1950s.
Photo taken mid/late 1950s, Southend Sea Front
Southend Corporation Transport 244, FOP429, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple O30/26R seen on the sea front in the 1950s.
Photo taken mid/late 1950s, Southend Sea Front
116. FOP429
Southend open-top Daimlers 246, JVW561, and 244, FOP429, ready for the new season following a 'wash & brush up'.
Photo taken late 1960s, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend open-top Daimlers 246, JVW561, and 244, FOP429, ready for the new season following a 'wash & brush up'.
Photo taken late 1960s, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
117. FOP462
Southend converted their last Daimler to open-top in 1957, 242, FOP462. Unlike the other four converted the year before, it had an upper deck windscreen from the beginning.
Photo taken Monday 24 June 1957, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend converted their last Daimler to open-top in 1957, 242, FOP462. Unlike the other four converted the year before, it had an upper deck windscreen from the beginning.
Photo taken Monday 24 June 1957, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea
118. FOP462
Southend 242, FOP462, an ex-Birmingham Daimler CWA6 with a Park Royal body acquired in 1955 from Eastern National. It was rebuilt by Southend in 1956 to PO30/26R and again to PO33/26R in 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Kursaal, Southend
Southend 242, FOP462, an ex-Birmingham Daimler CWA6 with a Park Royal body acquired in 1955 from Eastern National. It was rebuilt by Southend in 1956 to PO30/26R and again to PO33/26R in 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Kursaal, Southend
119. GLX913
Ex-London Transport Daimler GLX913 seen here after its original body had been removed before heading off to Massey to gain its new lowbridge body. It entered service as Southend Corporation 263 early the next year.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1953, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Ex-London Transport Daimler GLX913 seen here after its original body had been removed before heading off to Massey to gain its new lowbridge body. It entered service as Southend Corporation 263 early the next year.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1953, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
120. GLX913
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913, one of the ex-London Transport Daimler CWs bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Corporation 263, GLX913, one of the ex-London Transport Daimler CWs bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
121. GYE100
The body of ex LT D95, GYE100, on the Southend Corporation dump at Shoebury on 9th October 1954. The chassis of this vehicle was rebodied to become Southend 274.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, SCT dump, Shoebury, Southend
The body of ex LT D95, GYE100, on the Southend Corporation dump at Shoebury on 9th October 1954. The chassis of this vehicle was rebodied to become Southend 274.
Photo taken Saturday 9 October 1954, SCT dump, Shoebury, Southend
122. GYE60
Southend ex-LT Daimler 270, GYE60, was a very long time survivor on various static duties (eventually as a store) at the depot. In this photo it is without an engine and looking very much the worse for wear.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend ex-LT Daimler 270, GYE60, was a very long time survivor on various static duties (eventually as a store) at the depot. In this photo it is without an engine and looking very much the worse for wear.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
123. GYE60
Southend Daimler CWA6 270, GYE60, started life with a Brush utility body with London Transport (numbered D71). Sold to Southend in 1954 and rebodied, it was withdrawn from passenger service in October 1963 and converted to a conductor training school (lower deck) cum uniform store (upper deck).
Photo taken Saturday 11 December 1976, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Daimler CWA6 270, GYE60, started life with a Brush utility body with London Transport (numbered D71). Sold to Southend in 1954 and rebodied, it was withdrawn from passenger service in October 1963 and converted to a conductor training school (lower deck) cum uniform store (upper deck).
Photo taken Saturday 11 December 1976, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
124. JVW561
Benfleet Daimler heads for home! This 1971 view shows 246, JVW561, a CWA6 with utility Duple bodywork leaving the town centre on service 3 to Benfleet where it began life in the Benfleet & District fleet as a CWG5.
Photo taken Sunday 31 January 1971, Victoria Circus, London Road, Southend
Benfleet Daimler heads for home! This 1971 view shows 246, JVW561, a CWA6 with utility Duple bodywork leaving the town centre on service 3 to Benfleet where it began life in the Benfleet & District fleet as a CWG5.
Photo taken Sunday 31 January 1971, Victoria Circus, London Road, Southend
125.
What would have been Southend Corporation Dodge single decker no.5, virtually completed, but never licensed or brought into service. It is dumped in the yard of the Sewage Works off Eastern Avenue, Prittlewell, awaiting disposal in April 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 21 April 1956, Eastern Avenue, Prittlewell, Southend
What would have been Southend Corporation Dodge single decker no.5, virtually completed, but never licensed or brought into service. It is dumped in the yard of the Sewage Works off Eastern Avenue, Prittlewell, awaiting disposal in April 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 21 April 1956, Eastern Avenue, Prittlewell, Southend
126. BHJ899
Brian's only shot of one of the utility bodied Sunbeams in Southend, 134, BHJ899, on a Western Circular in London Road at Victoria Circus (another favourite photographic location) in July 1952.
Photo taken July 1952, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Brian's only shot of one of the utility bodied Sunbeams in Southend, 134, BHJ899, on a Western Circular in London Road at Victoria Circus (another favourite photographic location) in July 1952.
Photo taken July 1952, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
127. BHJ903
Southend trolley 138, BHJ903, a Sunbeam W with Park Royal H30/26R body, heads across Victoria Circus into Victoria Avenue.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend trolley 138, BHJ903, a Sunbeam W with Park Royal H30/26R body, heads across Victoria Circus into Victoria Avenue.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
128. BJN94
Southend 236, BJN94, one of three AEC Regent II's with Massey L55R bodies new in 1946.
Photo taken c.1955-58, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 236, BJN94, one of three AEC Regent II's with Massey L55R bodies new in 1946.
Photo taken c.1955-58, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
129. BJN94
Southend's first new buses postwar were three Regent II/Massey of 1946. 236, BJN94, of this batch is in Southend High Street on route 5a to Shoebury Cambridge Hotel.
Photo taken c. 1946/7, High Street, Southend
Southend's first new buses postwar were three Regent II/Massey of 1946. 236, BJN94, of this batch is in Southend High Street on route 5a to Shoebury Cambridge Hotel.
Photo taken c. 1946/7, High Street, Southend
130. BJN95
Southend 237, BJN95, an AEC Regent II with Massey L27/28R body, new in September 1946.
Photo taken c.1952/3, Odeon Cinema, High Street, Southend
Southend 237, BJN95, an AEC Regent II with Massey L27/28R body, new in September 1946.
Photo taken c.1952/3, Odeon Cinema, High Street, Southend
132. HGC263
Southend Corporation 271, HGC263, another ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1954 and rebodied by Massey on the Eastern Circular with behind one of Eastern National's first batch of Lodekkas on the Western Circular.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 271, HGC263, another ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1954 and rebodied by Massey on the Eastern Circular with behind one of Eastern National's first batch of Lodekkas on the Western Circular.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
133. HGC276
Southend Corporation 264, HGC276, one of the ex-London Transport Daimler CWs bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Corporation 264, HGC276, one of the ex-London Transport Daimler CWs bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
134. HGC286
Southend 268, HGC286, just before it was withdrawn
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend 268, HGC286, just before it was withdrawn
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
136. HGC286
Southend 268, HGC286, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport, to Southend in 1953/4 and rebodied in 1954 by Massey L27/28R.
Photo taken Monday 9 July 1962, Victoria Circus, London Road, Southend
Southend 268, HGC286, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport, to Southend in 1953/4 and rebodied in 1954 by Massey L27/28R.
Photo taken Monday 9 July 1962, Victoria Circus, London Road, Southend
137. HGC286
Southend Corporation 268, HGC286, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport with a Duple body as D159, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey L27/28R in March 1954, entering service at the start of June that year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Broadway Market, Southend
Southend Corporation 268, HGC286, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport with a Duple body as D159, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey L27/28R in March 1954, entering service at the start of June that year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Broadway Market, Southend
138. HGF879
Southend Daimler CW 269, HGF879, rebodied by Massey in 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 8 August 1963, Southchurch Avenue/High Street, Shoeburyness
Southend Daimler CW 269, HGF879, rebodied by Massey in 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 8 August 1963, Southchurch Avenue/High Street, Shoeburyness
139. HGF879
Southend 269, HGF879, a Daimler CWA6, new to London Transport as D202 in 1946 and bought by Southend and rebodied in 1954 for trolleybus replacement - the original trolleybus poles (probably tram poles before that?) are still visible in the background.
Photo taken Saturday 10 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend 269, HGF879, a Daimler CWA6, new to London Transport as D202 in 1946 and bought by Southend and rebodied in 1954 for trolleybus replacement - the original trolleybus poles (probably tram poles before that?) are still visible in the background.
Photo taken Saturday 10 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
140. HGF879
Southend Corporation 269, HGF879, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport with a Park Royal body as D202, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey L27/28R in April 1954, entering service at the start of July that year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 269, HGF879, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport with a Park Royal body as D202, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey L27/28R in April 1954, entering service at the start of July that year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Circus, Southend
142. HGF918
Southend Daimler 266, HGF918, a few weeks before it was withdrawn.
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Daimler 266, HGF918, a few weeks before it was withdrawn.
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
143. HGF918
Southend Daimler CW 266, HGF918, new to London Transport as D241 in 1946 and bought by Southend and rebodied in 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend Daimler CW 266, HGF918, new to London Transport as D241 in 1946 and bought by Southend and rebodied in 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
144. HGF918
Southend 266, HGF918
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend 266, HGF918
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
145. HGF918
Southend 266, HGF918, outnumbered by three ENOC Lodekkas
Photo taken May 1961, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 266, HGF918, outnumbered by three ENOC Lodekkas
Photo taken May 1961, London Road, Victoria Circus, Southend
146. HGF918
Southend 266, HGF918 with Regent 257 behind
Photo taken Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 266, HGF918 with Regent 257 behind
Photo taken Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
147. HGF918
A pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation 266, HGF918, a Daimler CWA6 new to London Transport in September 1946 as D241, the first of 13 bought by Southend in March 1953 for trolleybus replacement and rebodied by Massey before entering service in 1954.
Photo taken 1953, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
A pre-delivery photo of Southend Corporation 266, HGF918, a Daimler CWA6 new to London Transport in September 1946 as D241, the first of 13 bought by Southend in March 1953 for trolleybus replacement and rebodied by Massey before entering service in 1954.
Photo taken 1953, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
148. HGF918
Southend Corporation 266, HGF918, one of the ex-London Transport Daimler CWs bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Corporation 266, HGF918, one of the ex-London Transport Daimler CWs bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
149. HGF918
Southend 266, HGF918, an ex-London Daimler CWA6, D241, new in 1946 and seen here with a 1954 Massey L27/28R body was one of thirteen chassis acquired from London Transport Executive in 1954 which were rebodied before entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Victoria Station Forecourt, Southend
Southend 266, HGF918, an ex-London Daimler CWA6, D241, new in 1946 and seen here with a 1954 Massey L27/28R body was one of thirteen chassis acquired from London Transport Executive in 1954 which were rebodied before entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Victoria Station Forecourt, Southend
150. HGF918
Southend Corporation 266, HGF918, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport with a Park Royal body as D241, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey L27/28R in February 1954, entering service at the start of April that year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 266, HGF918, a Daimler CWA6, new in 1946 to London Transport with a Park Royal body as D241, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey L27/28R in February 1954, entering service at the start of April that year.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Circus, Southend
151. HGF923
Southend Daimler 267, HGF923, just before it was withdrawn
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Daimler 267, HGF923, just before it was withdrawn
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
152. HGF923
Southend Corporation 267, HGF923, another ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 267, HGF923, another ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6, bought by Southend in 1953 and rebodied by Massey
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
153. HGF952
Southend 265, HGF952, in very sad condition after withdrawal from service the previous year after an accident.
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
Southend 265, HGF952, in very sad condition after withdrawal from service the previous year after an accident.
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
154. CHJ439
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 239, CHJ439, one of three Daimler CVA6s with Massey L53R bodies, new in March 1948
Photo taken early 1948, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 239, CHJ439, one of three Daimler CVA6s with Massey L53R bodies, new in March 1948
Photo taken early 1948, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
155. CHJ439
Southend 239, CHJ439, a Daimler CVA6 with Massey L27/26R body new in March 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend 239, CHJ439, a Daimler CVA6 with Massey L27/26R body new in March 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
156. CHJ440
Southend 240, CHJ440, one of three Daimler CVA6's with Massey L53R bodies, built in 1948
Photo taken c 1955-58, Bradley Street, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 240, CHJ440, one of three Daimler CVA6's with Massey L53R bodies, built in 1948
Photo taken c 1955-58, Bradley Street, Victoria Circus, Southend
157. CHJ441
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 241, CHJ441, and to the right 239, CHJ439, two of three Daimler CVA6s with Massey L53R bodies, new in March 1948
Photo taken early 1948, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 241, CHJ441, and to the right 239, CHJ439, two of three Daimler CVA6s with Massey L53R bodies, new in March 1948
Photo taken early 1948, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
158. CHJ441
Southend Corporation 241, CHJ441, one of three Daimler CVD6s delivered in March 1948 with Massey L27/26R bodies, seen here unloading having arrived in Bradley Street opposite Southend Victoria Station. It was withdrawn the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Bradley Street, Southend
Southend Corporation 241, CHJ441, one of three Daimler CVD6s delivered in March 1948 with Massey L27/26R bodies, seen here unloading having arrived in Bradley Street opposite Southend Victoria Station. It was withdrawn the following year.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Bradley Street, Southend
159. CHJ441
A second shot of Southend Corporation 241, CHJ441, one of three Daimler CVD6s delivered in March 1948 with Massey L27/26R bodies, parked in Victoria Station forecourt, blinds set ready to return to Shoebury on route 5
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
A second shot of Southend Corporation 241, CHJ441, one of three Daimler CVD6s delivered in March 1948 with Massey L27/26R bodies, parked in Victoria Station forecourt, blinds set ready to return to Shoebury on route 5
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Station, Southend
160. DHJ427
Southend 251, DHJ427, a Daimler CVD6 with Massey L27/26R body, new in June 1949
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 251, DHJ427, a Daimler CVD6 with Massey L27/26R body, new in June 1949
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
161. DHJ428
Southend 253, DHJ428, a 1949 Daimler CV with Massey lowbridge body.
Photo taken May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend
Southend 253, DHJ428, a 1949 Daimler CV with Massey lowbridge body.
Photo taken May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend
162. DHJ429
Southend 254, DHJ429. After withdrawal in 1961, it was used for airport tours at Southend Airport, finally going for scrap in 1967
Photo taken Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 254, DHJ429. After withdrawal in 1961, it was used for airport tours at Southend Airport, finally going for scrap in 1967
Photo taken Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
163. DHJ429
Southend PD2 307, OHJ77, alongside 1949 Daimler CV 254, DHJ429, both with Massey bodies.
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
Southend PD2 307, OHJ77, alongside 1949 Daimler CV 254, DHJ429, both with Massey bodies.
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
164. DHJ429
Southend 254, DHJ429 was withdrawn in 1961, painted in a yellow livery and used for airport tours at Southend Airport.
Photo taken Southend Airport
Southend 254, DHJ429 was withdrawn in 1961, painted in a yellow livery and used for airport tours at Southend Airport.
Photo taken Southend Airport
166. DHJ430
Southend 1949 Daimler/Massey 255, DHJ430, on a relief journey to Victoria Circus on route 8 in April 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 29 April 1956, Warners Bridge, Southend
Southend 1949 Daimler/Massey 255, DHJ430, on a relief journey to Victoria Circus on route 8 in April 1956.
Photo taken Sunday 29 April 1956, Warners Bridge, Southend
167. DHJ431
Southend Corporation 256, DHJ431, a Daimler CV with Massey body new in 1949 and alongside, the rear of Brush utility bodied Daimler CW 226, BHJ775, new in March 1945.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Corporation 256, DHJ431, a Daimler CV with Massey body new in 1949 and alongside, the rear of Brush utility bodied Daimler CW 226, BHJ775, new in March 1945.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
168. DHJ378
One of the Dodge single deckers, No.2, DHJ378, rebuilt by the Corporation from ex-Canadian Air Force vehicles, in Victoria Avenue in July 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 2 July 1955, Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend
One of the Dodge single deckers, No.2, DHJ378, rebuilt by the Corporation from ex-Canadian Air Force vehicles, in Victoria Avenue in July 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 2 July 1955, Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend
169. EHJ441
Rear view of Southend AEC Regent 257, EHJ441.
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Rear view of Southend AEC Regent 257, EHJ441.
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
170. EHJ442
Four of the Southend AEC Regents, almost certainly 258, 260 (the rightmost vehicle), 261 and 262, after withdrawal from service and with the fleet numbers and fleet names painted out.
Photo taken Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
Four of the Southend AEC Regents, almost certainly 258, 260 (the rightmost vehicle), 261 and 262, after withdrawal from service and with the fleet numbers and fleet names painted out.
Photo taken Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
171. EHJ443
Southend AEC Regent 259, EHJ443, was withdrawn in 1965 and sold in October that year to the dealer Franklin Brothers of Thundersley. It was scrapped in July 1968.
Photo taken 1966/7, Franklin Brothers' yard, Thundersley, near Rayleigh
Southend AEC Regent 259, EHJ443, was withdrawn in 1965 and sold in October that year to the dealer Franklin Brothers of Thundersley. It was scrapped in July 1968.
Photo taken 1966/7, Franklin Brothers' yard, Thundersley, near Rayleigh
172. EHJ443
Rear view of former Southend AEC Regent 259, EHJ443.
Photo taken 1966/7, Franklin Brothers' yard, Thundersley, near Rayleigh
Rear view of former Southend AEC Regent 259, EHJ443.
Photo taken 1966/7, Franklin Brothers' yard, Thundersley, near Rayleigh
173. EHJ443
A scrapyard view of former Southend corporation AEC Regent 259, EHJ443
Photo taken Monday 27 March 1967, Rayleigh Weir
A scrapyard view of former Southend corporation AEC Regent 259, EHJ443
Photo taken Monday 27 March 1967, Rayleigh Weir
174. EHJ444
Southend 260, EHJ444, an AEC Regent III with elegant Massey lowbridge body from 1950.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend 260, EHJ444, an AEC Regent III with elegant Massey lowbridge body from 1950.
Photo taken Monday 6 April 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
175. EHJ444
Southend Massey bodied AEC Regent 260, EHJ444
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, Southchurch Road/Hamstel Road, Southend
Southend Massey bodied AEC Regent 260, EHJ444
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, Southchurch Road/Hamstel Road, Southend
176. EHJ444
Southend Corporation 260, EHJ444, a Massey bodied AEC Regent III, new in July 1950.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Corporation 260, EHJ444, a Massey bodied AEC Regent III, new in July 1950.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
177. EHJ444
Southend AEC Regent 260, EHJ444 was withdrawn in 1966 and sold two years later, via Thundersley dealer Franklin Brothers, to contractor Sir Lindsay Parkinson.
Southend AEC Regent 260, EHJ444 was withdrawn in 1966 and sold two years later, via Thundersley dealer Franklin Brothers, to contractor Sir Lindsay Parkinson.
178. EHJ445
Rear view of Southend AEC Regent III 261, EHJ445, showing clearly the curved windows either end of the lower deck.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Rear view of Southend AEC Regent III 261, EHJ445, showing clearly the curved windows either end of the lower deck.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
179. EHJ445
Southend AEC Regent 261, EHJ445, seen here on a schools trip in its penultimate year of service.
Photo taken 1966, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend
Southend AEC Regent 261, EHJ445, seen here on a schools trip in its penultimate year of service.
Photo taken 1966, Southchurch Boulevard, Southend
180. EHJ445
One of Southend's 1950 Regent III/Massey, 261, EHJ445, heads west along Eastern Esplanade with a route 9 relief to Southend Victoria Circus.
Photo taken Eastern Esplanade, Southend
One of Southend's 1950 Regent III/Massey, 261, EHJ445, heads west along Eastern Esplanade with a route 9 relief to Southend Victoria Circus.
Photo taken Eastern Esplanade, Southend
181. EHJ445
Southend Corporation 261, EHJ445, an AEC Regent III with Massey body, new in July 1950
Photo taken 1951, Central Station Approach, Southend
Southend Corporation 261, EHJ445, an AEC Regent III with Massey body, new in July 1950
Photo taken 1951, Central Station Approach, Southend
182. EHJ445
Southend 261, EHJ445, an AEC Regent III with Massey body, new in July 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 261, EHJ445, an AEC Regent III with Massey body, new in July 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
183. EHJ445
Southend Corporation 261, EHJ445, an AEC Regent III with Massey L27/26R body, new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Broadway Market, Southend
Southend Corporation 261, EHJ445, an AEC Regent III with Massey L27/26R body, new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Broadway Market, Southend
184. EHJ445
Ex-Southend AEC Regent 261, EHJ445 - it was withdrawn by Southend in 1967 and sold to a Thundersley dealer in Feb 1968 and it was then reported as being sold to a group for a world tour
Photo taken c. 1968, Car park of The Rayleigh Weir pub, Rayleigh Weir
Ex-Southend AEC Regent 261, EHJ445 - it was withdrawn by Southend in 1967 and sold to a Thundersley dealer in Feb 1968 and it was then reported as being sold to a group for a world tour
Photo taken c. 1968, Car park of The Rayleigh Weir pub, Rayleigh Weir
186. EHJ446
A great shot in the evening sun of Southend AEC Regent III/Massey 262, EHJ446, one of six delivered in 1950.
Photo taken c. 1960, Bradley Street, Southend
A great shot in the evening sun of Southend AEC Regent III/Massey 262, EHJ446, one of six delivered in 1950.
Photo taken c. 1960, Bradley Street, Southend
187. EHJ446
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 262, EHJ446, one of six AEC Regent IIIs with Massey lowbridge bodywork supplied in 1950.
Photo taken July 1950, at Summersales Colliery for weighing, near Massey works, Pemberton, Wigan
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 262, EHJ446, one of six AEC Regent IIIs with Massey lowbridge bodywork supplied in 1950.
Photo taken July 1950, at Summersales Colliery for weighing, near Massey works, Pemberton, Wigan
188. EHJ446
There are not many photos of Southend buses with the sea in the background, probably because you were fighting the sun (and also for half the day, the sea was about a mile away). An early evening shot of AEC Regent 262, EHJ446, with Massey lowbridge body, new in 1950.
Photo taken 1962, Thorpe Esplanade, Southend
There are not many photos of Southend buses with the sea in the background, probably because you were fighting the sun (and also for half the day, the sea was about a mile away). An early evening shot of AEC Regent 262, EHJ446, with Massey lowbridge body, new in 1950.
Photo taken 1962, Thorpe Esplanade, Southend
189. EHJ446
One of a number of photos I took on my very first trip out to take photos but unfortunately Southend AEC Regent III/Massey 262, EHJ446, one of six delivered in 1950, didn't stop, hence the blurring.
Photo taken May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend
One of a number of photos I took on my very first trip out to take photos but unfortunately Southend AEC Regent III/Massey 262, EHJ446, one of six delivered in 1950, didn't stop, hence the blurring.
Photo taken May 1962, Bournes Green, Southend
191. HJN836
Southend 276, HJN836, seen here at the terminus of route 62 and blinds not yet set for the return journey. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with Massey L27/28R body, bought in 1954 and entering service on the 9th of October.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
Southend 276, HJN836, seen here at the terminus of route 62 and blinds not yet set for the return journey. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with Massey L27/28R body, bought in 1954 and entering service on the 9th of October.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
192. HJN836
Former Southend 276, HJN836, a Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2/20 owned by Fosters of Dinninngton in June 1970 at Pontefract Racecourse?. The location might be wrong, the sign in the window of HJN & the coach at the side of it read Miners Special Bus & the Prince of Wales Colliery was opposite Pontefract Park & Racecourse
Photo taken Saturday 13 June 1970, Pontefract
Former Southend 276, HJN836, a Massey bodied Leyland Titan PD2/20 owned by Fosters of Dinninngton in June 1970 at Pontefract Racecourse?. The location might be wrong, the sign in the window of HJN & the coach at the side of it read Miners Special Bus & the Prince of Wales Colliery was opposite Pontefract Park & Racecourse
Photo taken Saturday 13 June 1970, Pontefract
194. HJN837
Southend PD2 277, HJN837
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD2 277, HJN837
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
195. HJN837
Southend PD2 277, HJN837, followed by 279, HJN839 waiting to work seafront Whit Monday reliefs, showing off the old and the new livery which had just been introduced.
Photo taken Monday 18 May 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Southend PD2 277, HJN837, followed by 279, HJN839 waiting to work seafront Whit Monday reliefs, showing off the old and the new livery which had just been introduced.
Photo taken Monday 18 May 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
196. HJN837
Southend PD2 277, HJN837
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD2 277, HJN837
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
199. HJN837
Upstairs interior view of Massey bodied Southend PD2 277, HJN837.
Upstairs interior view of Massey bodied Southend PD2 277, HJN837.
200. HJN837
Two Southend Leyland Titans with Massey bodies, 277, HJN837, a PD2/20 new in 1954 with behind 294, LHJ396, a PD2/12 from 1955/6.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
Two Southend Leyland Titans with Massey bodies, 277, HJN837, a PD2/20 new in 1954 with behind 294, LHJ396, a PD2/12 from 1955/6.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
201. HJN837
At least three of the 1954 Southend PD2s were sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport. Here Massey bodied 277, HJN837, heads into Southend along Rochford Road (just on the Rochford side of Warners Bridge) taking workers home.
Photo taken late 1960s, Rochford Road, Southend
At least three of the 1954 Southend PD2s were sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport. Here Massey bodied 277, HJN837, heads into Southend along Rochford Road (just on the Rochford side of Warners Bridge) taking workers home.
Photo taken late 1960s, Rochford Road, Southend
202. HJN838
Southend PD2 278, HJN838
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend PD2 278, HJN838
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
203. HJN838
Southend PD2/Massey 278, HJN838, another of the vehicles obtained for trolleybus replacement on route 9 to Eastwoodbury Willson Road in June 1960, just after leaving its then terminus at Pier Hill.
Photo taken June 1960, Grove Road, Southend
Southend PD2/Massey 278, HJN838, another of the vehicles obtained for trolleybus replacement on route 9 to Eastwoodbury Willson Road in June 1960, just after leaving its then terminus at Pier Hill.
Photo taken June 1960, Grove Road, Southend
205. HJN839
Southend PD2/Massey 279, HJN839, was one of the vehicles obtained for trolleybus replacement and is appropriately on the ex-trolleybus 28B Western Circular in Nelson Road, opposite Chalkwell Schools in May 1956.
Photo taken May 1956, Nelson Road, Southend
Southend PD2/Massey 279, HJN839, was one of the vehicles obtained for trolleybus replacement and is appropriately on the ex-trolleybus 28B Western Circular in Nelson Road, opposite Chalkwell Schools in May 1956.
Photo taken May 1956, Nelson Road, Southend
206. HJN839
Another of the 1954 Southend PD2s sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport was Massey bodied 279, HJN839, passes the Anne Boleyn junction on it way into Southend
Photo taken late 1960s, The Anne Boleyn, Rochford
Another of the 1954 Southend PD2s sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport was Massey bodied 279, HJN839, passes the Anne Boleyn junction on it way into Southend
Photo taken late 1960s, The Anne Boleyn, Rochford
207. HJN840
Southend PD2 280, HJN840.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD2 280, HJN840.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
208. HJN841
Part of Southend's trolleybus replacement fleet were a small batch of PD2s with lightweight Orion bodies. 281, HJN841, of this batch stands in Bradley Street, probably when fairly new, having arrived on a 5A from Shoebury to Southend Victoria Station.
Photo taken mid 1950s, Bradley Street, Southend
Part of Southend's trolleybus replacement fleet were a small batch of PD2s with lightweight Orion bodies. 281, HJN841, of this batch stands in Bradley Street, probably when fairly new, having arrived on a 5A from Shoebury to Southend Victoria Station.
Photo taken mid 1950s, Bradley Street, Southend
209. HJN841
Upstairs interior view of Weymann bodied Southend PD2 281, HJN841.
Upstairs interior view of Weymann bodied Southend PD2 281, HJN841.
210. HJN841
Southend 281, HJN841, a Weymann bodied PD2 leaves Broadway Market for the garage having finished its stint on service 8.
Photo taken 1964, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 281, HJN841, a Weymann bodied PD2 leaves Broadway Market for the garage having finished its stint on service 8.
Photo taken 1964, Victoria Circus, Southend
211. HJN841
Former Southend PD2 281, HJN841
Photo taken H. Wray's Depot at Lord Street, Hoyle Mill, near Barnsley
Former Southend PD2 281, HJN841
Photo taken H. Wray's Depot at Lord Street, Hoyle Mill, near Barnsley
212. HJN841
Ex-Southend Leyland PD2/Weymann 281, HJN841, with Ideal of Hoyle Mill, leaving Pontefract Bus Station for Barnsley. It was operated by Wray from 1966 to 1972.
Photo taken Pontefract Bus Station
Ex-Southend Leyland PD2/Weymann 281, HJN841, with Ideal of Hoyle Mill, leaving Pontefract Bus Station for Barnsley. It was operated by Wray from 1966 to 1972.
Photo taken Pontefract Bus Station
213. HJN842
Southend PD2 282, HJN842
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD2 282, HJN842
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
214. HJN842
Southend PD2 282, HJN842
Photo taken Saturday 6 June 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend PD2 282, HJN842
Photo taken Saturday 6 June 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
215. HJN842
A third of the 1954 Southend PD2s sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport, this time with Orion body was 282, HJN842, seen passing the Anne Boleyn junction on its way into Southend
Photo taken late 1960s, The Anne Boleyn, Rochford
A third of the 1954 Southend PD2s sold to Wiggins, a local builder, for staff transport, this time with Orion body was 282, HJN842, seen passing the Anne Boleyn junction on its way into Southend
Photo taken late 1960s, The Anne Boleyn, Rochford
216. HJN843
Cunningham's 45, HJN843, a Leyland PD2/20 Weymann L27/28R new 1954 as Southend 283.
Photo taken late 1967, Gilmour Street, Paisley
Cunningham's 45, HJN843, a Leyland PD2/20 Weymann L27/28R new 1954 as Southend 283.
Photo taken late 1967, Gilmour Street, Paisley
219. HJN843
Rather further from home, Cunningham's of Paisley had at least two of the ex-Southend Orion bodied PD2s and used them on their Paisley-Renfrew Ferry route. Here the former 283, HJN843, now Cunningham's 45, passes under the railway bridge at Gilmour Street station Paisley
Photo taken late 1960s, Gilmour Street Station, Paisley
Rather further from home, Cunningham's of Paisley had at least two of the ex-Southend Orion bodied PD2s and used them on their Paisley-Renfrew Ferry route. Here the former 283, HJN843, now Cunningham's 45, passes under the railway bridge at Gilmour Street station Paisley
Photo taken late 1960s, Gilmour Street Station, Paisley
220. HJN843
Second shot of former Southend 283, HJN843, now Cunningham's 45, pulling away from the Renfrew Ferry terminus.
Photo taken late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
Second shot of former Southend 283, HJN843, now Cunningham's 45, pulling away from the Renfrew Ferry terminus.
Photo taken late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
221. HJN844
Southend PD2 284, HJN844
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD2 284, HJN844
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
222. HJN844
Southend PD2 284, HJN844, climbing from the sea-front towards the town centre, taken before the foot bridge was built across the road.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
Southend PD2 284, HJN844, climbing from the sea-front towards the town centre, taken before the foot bridge was built across the road.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
223. HJN844
Former Southend Corporation PD2 284, HJN844, seen here with AA of Ayr in 1970
Photo taken Wednesday 5 August 1970, Irvine
Former Southend Corporation PD2 284, HJN844, seen here with AA of Ayr in 1970
Photo taken Wednesday 5 August 1970, Irvine
224. HJN845
Southend 285, HJN845, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann L27/28R body, new in 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 285, HJN845, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann L27/28R body, new in 1954.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
225. HJN845
Southend 285, HJN845, seen here at the terminus of route 61B and blinds not yet set for the return journey. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with Weymann L27/28R body, bought in 1954 for trolleybus replacement and entering service on the 16th October.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
Southend 285, HJN845, seen here at the terminus of route 61B and blinds not yet set for the return journey. It was a Leyland PD2/20 with Weymann L27/28R body, bought in 1954 for trolleybus replacement and entering service on the 16th October.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
226. HJN845
The other Cunningham's ex-Southend PD2, 285, HJN845, sets down on arrival at Renfrew Ferry.
Photo taken late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
The other Cunningham's ex-Southend PD2, 285, HJN845, sets down on arrival at Renfrew Ferry.
Photo taken late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
227. HJN845
Cunningham's ex-Southend PD2, 285, HJN845, waiting to depart from Renfrew Ferry. 283, HJN843, is behind it on the next departure.
Photo taken late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
Cunningham's ex-Southend PD2, 285, HJN845, waiting to depart from Renfrew Ferry. 283, HJN843, is behind it on the next departure.
Photo taken late 1960s, Renfrew Ferry Terminus
229. HJN846
Former Southend PD2 286, HJN846.
Former Southend PD2 286, HJN846.
230. LHJ389
Southend PD2 287, LHJ389
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend PD2 287, LHJ389
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
231. LHJ389
Southend PD2 287, LHJ389
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend
Southend PD2 287, LHJ389
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Eastern Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend
232. LHJ389
Southend PD2 287, LHJ389. Sometime between 1965 and 1971, 287 had lost its opening front windows.
Photo taken Wednesday 12 May 1971, Ekco Works, Priory Crescent, Southend
Southend PD2 287, LHJ389. Sometime between 1965 and 1971, 287 had lost its opening front windows.
Photo taken Wednesday 12 May 1971, Ekco Works, Priory Crescent, Southend
233. LHJ389
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 287, LHJ389.
Photo taken Sunday 31 January 1965, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 287, LHJ389.
Photo taken Sunday 31 January 1965, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
235. LHJ390
Southend PD2 288, LHJ390 and alongside ex-Glasgow Royal Tiger 212, FYS679.
Photo taken c. 1966/7, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend PD2 288, LHJ390 and alongside ex-Glasgow Royal Tiger 212, FYS679.
Photo taken c. 1966/7, Victoria Station, Southend
236. LHJ390
Southend PD2 288, LHJ390, is seen in Prittlewell operating route 62. Obviously the driver recognised the photographer judging by the open driver's window.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1970, Prittlewell, Southend
Southend PD2 288, LHJ390, is seen in Prittlewell operating route 62. Obviously the driver recognised the photographer judging by the open driver's window.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1970, Prittlewell, Southend
237. LHJ391
Southend PD2/Massey 289, LHJ391 and one of the Daimler open toppers in the depot. The Daimler seems to have lost its registration number and is probably withdrawn.
Photo taken c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend PD2/Massey 289, LHJ391 and one of the Daimler open toppers in the depot. The Daimler seems to have lost its registration number and is probably withdrawn.
Photo taken c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
238. LHJ391
Southend 289, LHJ391, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Kursaal, Southend
Southend 289, LHJ391, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Kursaal, Southend
240. LHJ392
One of the first (1955/6) batch of Southend's PD2s with exposed radiators and Massey bodies, 290, LHJ392, at the stop opposite the Kursaal with a short working on route 7 to Golden Cross, Rectory Road.
Photo taken c. 1969/70, Kursaal, Southend
One of the first (1955/6) batch of Southend's PD2s with exposed radiators and Massey bodies, 290, LHJ392, at the stop opposite the Kursaal with a short working on route 7 to Golden Cross, Rectory Road.
Photo taken c. 1969/70, Kursaal, Southend
241. LHJ393
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 291, LHJ393, new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 291, LHJ393, new in 1955.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
242. LHJ393
Southend PD2 291, LHJ393, at the Kursaal on the regular route 7 to Shoeburyness along the seafront.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
Southend PD2 291, LHJ393, at the Kursaal on the regular route 7 to Shoeburyness along the seafront.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Kursaal, Southend
243. LHJ394
A picture sent in by Murray Coleman of his grandfather, Jack Crowson, who was a Southend Corporation driver in the late 50s and and for a few months into the 60s, in front of Leyland PD2 292, LHJ394.
Photo taken mid 1950s, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
A picture sent in by Murray Coleman of his grandfather, Jack Crowson, who was a Southend Corporation driver in the late 50s and and for a few months into the 60s, in front of Leyland PD2 292, LHJ394.
Photo taken mid 1950s, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
244. LHJ394
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 292, LHJ394 at Rayleigh High Street waiting to work the route 7 through to Shoeburyness.
Photo taken 1960s, High Street, Rayleigh
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 292, LHJ394 at Rayleigh High Street waiting to work the route 7 through to Shoeburyness.
Photo taken 1960s, High Street, Rayleigh
245. LHJ394
A photo recently acquired by David shows former Southend Massey bodied PD2 292, LHJ394. This was the only one of the batch of 12 delivered in 1955 that saw further service (with Paton Brothers, Renfrew) and the photo was probably taken after its time with Patons.
A photo recently acquired by David shows former Southend Massey bodied PD2 292, LHJ394. This was the only one of the batch of 12 delivered in 1955 that saw further service (with Paton Brothers, Renfrew) and the photo was probably taken after its time with Patons.
246. LHJ395
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 293, LHJ395.
Photo taken April 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 293, LHJ395.
Photo taken April 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness
247. LHJ395
Southend PD2 293, LHJ395, with 1948 Daimler 241 behind.
Photo taken 1959, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend PD2 293, LHJ395, with 1948 Daimler 241 behind.
Photo taken 1959, Victoria Station, Southend
248. LHJ395
Southend 293, LHJ395, one two batches of 'low' Massey bodied PD2s which bore the brunt of traffic on services 1,7 & 8 until the PD3s and Bridgemasters arrived.
Photo taken circa mid 1965, Shoebury Common
Southend 293, LHJ395, one two batches of 'low' Massey bodied PD2s which bore the brunt of traffic on services 1,7 & 8 until the PD3s and Bridgemasters arrived.
Photo taken circa mid 1965, Shoebury Common
251. LHJ398
Southend Corporation 296, LHJ398, a Leyland PD2 with Massey bodywork new in 1955. Looking rather tired, 296 works a Shoebury Common 'J' schedule working shortly before being replaced by the imminent arrival of the first Daimler Fleetlines.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Warners Bridge, Southend
Southend Corporation 296, LHJ398, a Leyland PD2 with Massey bodywork new in 1955. Looking rather tired, 296 works a Shoebury Common 'J' schedule working shortly before being replaced by the imminent arrival of the first Daimler Fleetlines.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Warners Bridge, Southend
252. LHJ400
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 298, LHJ400, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in December 1955.
Photo taken late 1955/early 1956, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
A pre-delivery photo of Southend 298, LHJ400, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in December 1955.
Photo taken late 1955/early 1956, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
253. LHJ400
A second pre-delivery photo of Southend 298, LHJ400, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in December 1955.
Photo taken late 1955/early 1956, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
A second pre-delivery photo of Southend 298, LHJ400, a Leyland PD2/12 with Massey L27/28R body, new in December 1955.
Photo taken late 1955/early 1956, near or outside Massey's works in Pemberton, Wigan
254. FYS677
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 210, FYS677, minus its badge.
Photo taken Monday 20 March 1972, Church Road, Pier Hill, Southend
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 210, FYS677, minus its badge.
Photo taken Monday 20 March 1972, Church Road, Pier Hill, Southend
255. FYS677
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 210, FYS677
Photo taken Southend Central Station
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 210, FYS677
Photo taken Southend Central Station
256. FYS677
Southend 'Whiskeymasters' on parade. Five of these chunky beasts were taken into stock in 1966 in exchange for PD2's, to extend one-man-operation.
Photo taken c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend 'Whiskeymasters' on parade. Five of these chunky beasts were taken into stock in 1966 in exchange for PD2's, to extend one-man-operation.
Photo taken c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
257. FYS677
A closer look at Southend 210, FYS677, one of the ex-Glasgow Leyland Worldmasters. The bodies were a joint Glasgow Corporation/Weymann effort.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
A closer look at Southend 210, FYS677, one of the ex-Glasgow Leyland Worldmasters. The bodies were a joint Glasgow Corporation/Weymann effort.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
258. FYS678
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 211, FYS678, at Bournes Green in April 1966, just after entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 24 April 1966, Bournes Green, Southend
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 211, FYS678, at Bournes Green in April 1966, just after entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 24 April 1966, Bournes Green, Southend
259. FYS679
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 212, FYS679
Photo taken c. 1966/7, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend ex-Glasgow Leyland Royal Tiger Worldmaster 212, FYS679
Photo taken c. 1966/7, Victoria Station, Southend
260. FYS686
On offside view of Southend 213, FYS686, an ex Glasgow Worldmaster back in the garage labelled up for an outing on the X91.
Photo taken 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
On offside view of Southend 213, FYS686, an ex Glasgow Worldmaster back in the garage labelled up for an outing on the X91.
Photo taken 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
262. MHJ921
Rear view of Southend PD2 299, MHJ921
Photo taken Thursday 2 April 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Rear view of Southend PD2 299, MHJ921
Photo taken Thursday 2 April 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
264. MHJ921
Towards the end of their lives vehicles of second batch of Southend PD2s with Orion bodies were often used for driver training. Here 299, MHJ921, is in Rochford Road, near Warner's Bridge, on this duty.
Photo taken c.1970/1, Rochford Road, Southend
Towards the end of their lives vehicles of second batch of Southend PD2s with Orion bodies were often used for driver training. Here 299, MHJ921, is in Rochford Road, near Warner's Bridge, on this duty.
Photo taken c.1970/1, Rochford Road, Southend
265. MHJ921
Southend Corporation 299, MHJ921, a Leyland PD2/20 with Weymann L30/28R body, which entered service on August 15th, 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Corporation 299, MHJ921, a Leyland PD2/20 with Weymann L30/28R body, which entered service on August 15th, 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Station, Southend
267. MHJ923
Southend PD2 301, MHJ923, the first bus to be painted in the new livery
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend PD2 301, MHJ923, the first bus to be painted in the new livery
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
268. MHJ923
Southend PD2 301, MHJ923
Southend PD2 301, MHJ923
269. MHJ923
Southend 301, MHJ923, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann L30/28R body, new in 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 301, MHJ923, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Weymann L30/28R body, new in 1956.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
270. MHJ924
Southend PD2/Weymann 302, MHJ924, seen here at Thorpe Bay Corner on New Year's Day 1965, waiting to turn round for the trip to Rayleigh High Street
Photo taken Friday 1 January 1965, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Southend PD2/Weymann 302, MHJ924, seen here at Thorpe Bay Corner on New Year's Day 1965, waiting to turn round for the trip to Rayleigh High Street
Photo taken Friday 1 January 1965, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
272. MHJ925
Southend PD2 303, MHJ925. Southend had just revised their livery including the all cream roof and if I remember correctly, 303 was the second to receive it - 301 was the first.
Photo taken Wednesday 18 March 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Southend PD2 303, MHJ925. Southend had just revised their livery including the all cream roof and if I remember correctly, 303 was the second to receive it - 301 was the first.
Photo taken Wednesday 18 March 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
273. MHJ925
Southend PD2 303, MHJ925
Photo taken Saturday 8 May 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend PD2 303, MHJ925
Photo taken Saturday 8 May 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
274. MHJ925
One of Southend's second batch of PD2s with Orion bodies, 303, MHJ925, stands in the yard at Victoria station when brand new in August 1956.
Photo taken August 1956, Victoria Station, Southend
One of Southend's second batch of PD2s with Orion bodies, 303, MHJ925, stands in the yard at Victoria station when brand new in August 1956.
Photo taken August 1956, Victoria Station, Southend
275. MHJ925
I guess we all had to learn when we started taking bus photos but I got a few things wrong here in one of my very early shots like watchout for street signs in the way, make sure the bus is in the centre of the photo, hold the camera level and don't be too ambitious taking photos of fast moving buses when you have a fixed shutter speed camera. For the record it is Southend Weymann bodied Leyland PD2 303, MHJ925.
Photo taken 1962, Thorpe Esplanade by junction with The Broadway, Southend
I guess we all had to learn when we started taking bus photos but I got a few things wrong here in one of my very early shots like watchout for street signs in the way, make sure the bus is in the centre of the photo, hold the camera level and don't be too ambitious taking photos of fast moving buses when you have a fixed shutter speed camera. For the record it is Southend Weymann bodied Leyland PD2 303, MHJ925.
Photo taken 1962, Thorpe Esplanade by junction with The Broadway, Southend
279. MHJ926
One of the second batch of Southend PD2s with Orion bodies, 304, MHJ926, from 1956, very late in life enters Central Station approach on route 62.
Photo taken 1971, Central Station Approach, Southend
One of the second batch of Southend PD2s with Orion bodies, 304, MHJ926, from 1956, very late in life enters Central Station approach on route 62.
Photo taken 1971, Central Station Approach, Southend
280. MHJ926
Southend Corporation 304, MHJ926, a Weymann bodied Leyland PD2/20, new in the summer of 1956.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Corporation 304, MHJ926, a Weymann bodied Leyland PD2/20, new in the summer of 1956.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
281. OHJ75
One of the second batch of Southend PD2s with exposed radiators and Massey bodies, 305, OHJ75, in Bradley Street when shiny and new in August 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1957, Bradley Street, Southend
One of the second batch of Southend PD2s with exposed radiators and Massey bodies, 305, OHJ75, in Bradley Street when shiny and new in August 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1957, Bradley Street, Southend
283. OHJ76
Southend PD2 306, OHJ76, on summer Sunday extra services between the centre of town and Shoebury Common, near where this picture was taken.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1965, Shoebury Common, Southend
Southend PD2 306, OHJ76, on summer Sunday extra services between the centre of town and Shoebury Common, near where this picture was taken.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 1965, Shoebury Common, Southend
284. OHJ76
Southend PD2 306, OHJ76. By 1972 it was fitted for use as a driver training vehicle, but was still used on peak hour workings.
Photo taken February 1972, London Road, Southend
Southend PD2 306, OHJ76. By 1972 it was fitted for use as a driver training vehicle, but was still used on peak hour workings.
Photo taken February 1972, London Road, Southend
285. OHJ76
Another pair of Southend Massey bodied Leyland Titans on routes 5a and 7, 306, OHJ76, a PD2/40 from 1957 and behind 297, LHJ399, a PD2/12 from 1955/6.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
Another pair of Southend Massey bodied Leyland Titans on routes 5a and 7, 306, OHJ76, a PD2/40 from 1957 and behind 297, LHJ399, a PD2/12 from 1955/6.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Victoria Circus, Southend
287. OHJ77
Massey bodied Southend Leyland PD2 307, OHJ77, new in 1957.
Photo taken May 1962, Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend
Massey bodied Southend Leyland PD2 307, OHJ77, new in 1957.
Photo taken May 1962, Thorpe Esplanade, Thorpe Bay, Southend
289. OHJ77
Southend PD2 307, OHJ77, alongside 1949 Daimler CV 254, DHJ429, both with Massey bodies.
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
Southend PD2 307, OHJ77, alongside 1949 Daimler CV 254, DHJ429, both with Massey bodies.
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
290. OHJ79
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 309, OHJ79, one of six new in 1957.
Photo taken Friday 1 January 1965, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD2 309, OHJ79, one of six new in 1957.
Photo taken Friday 1 January 1965, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
293.
Southend buses at rest in London Road Garage in 1964.
Photo taken 1964, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend buses at rest in London Road Garage in 1964.
Photo taken 1964, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
294. PHJ950
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD3 311, PHJ950.
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Massey bodied Leyland PD3 311, PHJ950.
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
296. PHJ950
Southend PD3 311, PHJ950, on diversion on Southend carnival day in 1977
Photo taken Saturday 13 August 1977, Woodgrange Drive, Southend
Southend PD3 311, PHJ950, on diversion on Southend carnival day in 1977
Photo taken Saturday 13 August 1977, Woodgrange Drive, Southend
299. PHJ950
Perhaps the best known feature of Southend’s open top operations was the low Pier bridge which required special operating rules. The height - 13' 3" signed - and restricted clearance are only too obvious in this shot of 311, PHJ950, about pass under, travelling west on September 1st 1978.
Photo taken Friday 1 September 1978, Southend Pier Bridge
Perhaps the best known feature of Southend’s open top operations was the low Pier bridge which required special operating rules. The height - 13' 3" signed - and restricted clearance are only too obvious in this shot of 311, PHJ950, about pass under, travelling west on September 1st 1978.
Photo taken Friday 1 September 1978, Southend Pier Bridge
300. PHJ950
A pristine Southend 311, PHJ950, stands at the Kursaal on what appears to be a short working of the seafront service 68.
Photo taken Kursaal, Southend
A pristine Southend 311, PHJ950, stands at the Kursaal on what appears to be a short working of the seafront service 68.
Photo taken Kursaal, Southend
301. PHJ950
The Southend PD2s were followed by what is probably one of the best known Southend types, a small batch of Massey bodied PD3s. Here 311, PHJ950, is at the stop on the Southend side of the Kursaal on route 8.
Photo taken Kursaal, Southend
The Southend PD2s were followed by what is probably one of the best known Southend types, a small batch of Massey bodied PD3s. Here 311, PHJ950, is at the stop on the Southend side of the Kursaal on route 8.
Photo taken Kursaal, Southend
302. PHJ950
Southend 311, PHJ950, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey L35/33R body new in 1958.
Photo taken Summer 1964, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
Southend 311, PHJ950, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey L35/33R body new in 1958.
Photo taken Summer 1964, Victoria Station forecourt, Southend
303. PHJ950
Southend Corporation 311, PHJ950, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey L35/33R body new in 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 311, PHJ950, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey L35/33R body new in 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Victoria Avenue, Victoria Circus, Southend
304. PHJ950
Former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950 - with Harmony Inns, this bus kept Paul Harrison's FLF AVX975G company at Ensign Bus for a few years, seeing service only for occasions like the Derby. This bus went to Germany where it now operates on city tours of Hamburg.
Former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950 - with Harmony Inns, this bus kept Paul Harrison's FLF AVX975G company at Ensign Bus for a few years, seeing service only for occasions like the Derby. This bus went to Germany where it now operates on city tours of Hamburg.
305. PHJ950
Two of the four Southend PD3s converted to open top were familiar sights at rallies for some years after there were sold by Southend (and all four of this batch still survive). 311, PHJ950, was used as a publicity bus by Harmony Inns and is seen here at a Southend bus rally.
Photo taken 1980s, Southchurch Park East, Southend
Two of the four Southend PD3s converted to open top were familiar sights at rallies for some years after there were sold by Southend (and all four of this batch still survive). 311, PHJ950, was used as a publicity bus by Harmony Inns and is seen here at a Southend bus rally.
Photo taken 1980s, Southchurch Park East, Southend
306. PHJ950
A photo of former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950, running on the Berlin City Tour in summer 2014. It arrived in Berlin in 2006 and was converted to a right hand platform two years later.
Photo taken Thursday 10 July 2014, Berlin, Germany
A photo of former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950, running on the Berlin City Tour in summer 2014. It arrived in Berlin in 2006 and was converted to a right hand platform two years later.
Photo taken Thursday 10 July 2014, Berlin, Germany
307. PHJ950
A rear view of former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950, running on the Berlin City Tour in summer 2014, showing the conversion to a right hand platform in 2008.
Photo taken Thursday 10 July 2014, Berlin, Germany
A rear view of former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950, running on the Berlin City Tour in summer 2014, showing the conversion to a right hand platform in 2008.
Photo taken Thursday 10 July 2014, Berlin, Germany
308. PHJ950
An inside view of former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950, running on the Berlin City Tour in summer 2014, the now hidden sunken gangway on the off-side
Photo taken Thursday 10 July 2014, Berlin, Germany
An inside view of former Southend open-top PD3 311, PHJ950, running on the Berlin City Tour in summer 2014, the now hidden sunken gangway on the off-side
Photo taken Thursday 10 July 2014, Berlin, Germany
309. PHJ951
Southend Massey bodied PD3 312, PHJ951
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend Massey bodied PD3 312, PHJ951
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
310. PHJ951
Southend PD3 312, PHJ951, turning short at Chalkwell Station (ex Thames Drive) because of road closures for Southend Carnival (the sky is a good clue to the day!!!).
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 1974, Chalkwell Station, Southend
Southend PD3 312, PHJ951, turning short at Chalkwell Station (ex Thames Drive) because of road closures for Southend Carnival (the sky is a good clue to the day!!!).
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 1974, Chalkwell Station, Southend
311. PHJ951
Southend 312, PHJ951, was a Leyland PD3/6 with a Massey L35/33R new in June 1958. It was one of four converted to open top in the winter of 1970/71 and is seen here, towards the end of its time with Southend, on Kingston Road, Stoneleigh on its way to the Epsom Derby meeting.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 June 1980, Kingston Road, Stoneleigh
Southend 312, PHJ951, was a Leyland PD3/6 with a Massey L35/33R new in June 1958. It was one of four converted to open top in the winter of 1970/71 and is seen here, towards the end of its time with Southend, on Kingston Road, Stoneleigh on its way to the Epsom Derby meeting.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 June 1980, Kingston Road, Stoneleigh
312. PHJ951
Southend 312, PHJ951, is a Leyland Titan PD3/6 with Massey lowbridge body, new in 1958 and subsequently converted to open top layout.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1979, Itchen Bridge, Southampton
Southend 312, PHJ951, is a Leyland Titan PD3/6 with Massey lowbridge body, new in 1958 and subsequently converted to open top layout.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1979, Itchen Bridge, Southampton
313. PHJ951
Southend 312, PHJ951, was with Ensign and appeared frequently at rallies and other events when an open top tour bus was required.
Photo taken 1980s
Southend 312, PHJ951, was with Ensign and appeared frequently at rallies and other events when an open top tour bus was required.
Photo taken 1980s
315. PHJ952
Southend PD3 313, PHJ952 working a crowded Saturday route 6 relief closely followed by 334 en-route for Shoeburyness.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD3 313, PHJ952 working a crowded Saturday route 6 relief closely followed by 334 en-route for Shoeburyness.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
317. PHJ952
A poorly loaded Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, is about to pass eastwards under Southend’s low Pier bridge in August 1978.
Photo taken Sunday 27 August 1978, Southend Pier Bridge
A poorly loaded Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, is about to pass eastwards under Southend’s low Pier bridge in August 1978.
Photo taken Sunday 27 August 1978, Southend Pier Bridge
318. PHJ952
There doesn’t seem to be much sunshine but the loading is good on August 28th, 1978 as open top Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, passes the boating lake just east of Southend Pier, en route to Thames Drive.
Photo taken Monday 28 August 1978, Southend Pier
There doesn’t seem to be much sunshine but the loading is good on August 28th, 1978 as open top Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, passes the boating lake just east of Southend Pier, en route to Thames Drive.
Photo taken Monday 28 August 1978, Southend Pier
319. PHJ952
Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, heads up Seaway on a 7 to Southend Victoria Station during August Bank Holiday weekend 1960.
Photo taken August 1960, Seaway, Southend
Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, heads up Seaway on a 7 to Southend Victoria Station during August Bank Holiday weekend 1960.
Photo taken August 1960, Seaway, Southend
320. PHJ952
Former Southend open-top PD3 313, PHJ952, with Sundecker, on its way to Epsom.
Former Southend open-top PD3 313, PHJ952, with Sundecker, on its way to Epsom.
321. PHJ952
Ex-Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, now working as a non PSV with London Bus Export Company of Chepstow. Shame about the London Transport red but that's what the customer wanted!
It was on a promotion for British Airways in Koln Sep 2003 and had seats fitted on the top deck but downstairs was mainly kitchen/bar equipment.
Photo taken Friday 12 September 2003, Cologne, Germany
Ex-Southend PD3 313, PHJ952, now working as a non PSV with London Bus Export Company of Chepstow. Shame about the London Transport red but that's what the customer wanted!
It was on a promotion for British Airways in Koln Sep 2003 and had seats fitted on the top deck but downstairs was mainly kitchen/bar equipment.
Photo taken Friday 12 September 2003, Cologne, Germany
322. PHJ953
Southend PD3 314, PHJ953, parked in Victoria Station forecourt, with a misleading set of indicators.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend PD3 314, PHJ953, parked in Victoria Station forecourt, with a misleading set of indicators.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
323. PHJ953
Southend Corporation 314, PHJ953, open top Leyland Titan PD3 / Massey.
Photo taken July 1972, Marine Parade, Southend
Southend Corporation 314, PHJ953, open top Leyland Titan PD3 / Massey.
Photo taken July 1972, Marine Parade, Southend
324. PHJ953
Southend Corporation 314, PHJ953, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey 68 seat lowbridge body, only two months old when this photo was taken.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 314, PHJ953, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey 68 seat lowbridge body, only two months old when this photo was taken.
Photo taken Friday 29 August 1958, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
325. PHJ953
About to enter Langley Vale Road from Epsom Downs Race Course, after the Derby meeting, is Southend 314, PHJ953, a Leyland PD3/6 with a Massey O41/33R body which had been converted in the winter of 1970/1 from the L35/33R layout which it had when new in June 1958.
Photo taken Wednesday 7 June 1972, Epsom Downs Race Course
About to enter Langley Vale Road from Epsom Downs Race Course, after the Derby meeting, is Southend 314, PHJ953, a Leyland PD3/6 with a Massey O41/33R body which had been converted in the winter of 1970/1 from the L35/33R layout which it had when new in June 1958.
Photo taken Wednesday 7 June 1972, Epsom Downs Race Course
326. PHJ953
Southend 314, PHJ953, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey L68R body, new in 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 11 September 1965, Shoebury Common
Southend 314, PHJ953, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey L68R body, new in 1958.
Photo taken Saturday 11 September 1965, Shoebury Common
327. PHJ953
Former Southend open-top PD3 313, PHJ953, is preserved in the care of Dave Atkins of Classic Omnibus, Folkestone and is available for hire
Former Southend open-top PD3 313, PHJ953, is preserved in the care of Dave Atkins of Classic Omnibus, Folkestone and is available for hire
328. PHJ953
The other ex-Southend vehicle at Detling was PD3 open topper 314, PHJ953, visiting from the Dover Transport Museum, where it is used by Classic Coaches on charter work.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Kent Showground, Detling
The other ex-Southend vehicle at Detling was PD3 open topper 314, PHJ953, visiting from the Dover Transport Museum, where it is used by Classic Coaches on charter work.
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 2014, Kent Showground, Detling
329. PHJ954
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, with 342 behind. 315 is now preserved at the Castle Point Transport Museum.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, with 342 behind. 315 is now preserved at the Castle Point Transport Museum.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
330. PHJ954
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, was taken by a group of drivers and conductors on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974, driving up overnight on Saturday night and returning the following night. It is seen here after the rally at the West Yorkshire RCC depot in Harrogate, with Percy Nicholls dipping the oil before the long drive back.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, West Yorkshire RCC Depot, Harrogate
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, was taken by a group of drivers and conductors on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974, driving up overnight on Saturday night and returning the following night. It is seen here after the rally at the West Yorkshire RCC depot in Harrogate, with Percy Nicholls dipping the oil before the long drive back.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, West Yorkshire RCC Depot, Harrogate
331. PHJ954
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, was taken by a group of drivers and conductors on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974, driving up overnight on Saturday night and returning the following night.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Heckmondwike
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, was taken by a group of drivers and conductors on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974, driving up overnight on Saturday night and returning the following night.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Heckmondwike
332. PHJ954
Southend 315, PHJ954, seen in Rochdale on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Rochdale
Southend 315, PHJ954, seen in Rochdale on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Rochdale
333. PHJ954
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, was taken by a group of drivers and conductors on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974, driving up overnight on Saturday night and returning the following night. I think I took this pic at the start point at Belle Vue in Manchester.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Belle Vue, Manchester
Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, was taken by a group of drivers and conductors on the Trans Pennine Rally in 1974, driving up overnight on Saturday night and returning the following night. I think I took this pic at the start point at Belle Vue in Manchester.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Belle Vue, Manchester
334. PHJ954
A slightly over-exposed shot of ex-Southend long Leyland 315, PHJ954, hidden away at the back of Canvey garage.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 2004, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
A slightly over-exposed shot of ex-Southend long Leyland 315, PHJ954, hidden away at the back of Canvey garage.
Photo taken Sunday 10 October 2004, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
335. PHJ954
Preserved ex-Southend Leyland lowbridge PD3, 315, PHJ954.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 July 2007, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
Preserved ex-Southend Leyland lowbridge PD3, 315, PHJ954.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 July 2007, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
336. PHJ954
Southend Corporation 315, PHJ954, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD3/6 with lowbridge Massey bodywork is now preserved at the Castle Point Museum. It is seen here attending a Harrogate Trans-Pennine Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate
Southend Corporation 315, PHJ954, a 1958 Leyland Titan PD3/6 with lowbridge Massey bodywork is now preserved at the Castle Point Museum. It is seen here attending a Harrogate Trans-Pennine Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 1974, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate
337. PHJ954
Preserved Massey bodied Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, seen at the Canvey Rally, the first time this bus has been at this event for over 20 years.
Photo taken Sunday 13 October 2019, Canvey Island
Preserved Massey bodied Southend PD3 315, PHJ954, seen at the Canvey Rally, the first time this bus has been at this event for over 20 years.
Photo taken Sunday 13 October 2019, Canvey Island
339. PHJ955
Southend Transport 316, PHJ955, Leyland Titan / Massey.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Transport 316, PHJ955, Leyland Titan / Massey.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
340. PHJ955
Of Southend's 6 1958 lowbridge PD3s, 4 were converted to open top but 315/6 remained in closed top configuration until withdrawn in 1978. Here Peter prepares to depart with 316 on a typical duty, the 27 to Canvey.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Of Southend's 6 1958 lowbridge PD3s, 4 were converted to open top but 315/6 remained in closed top configuration until withdrawn in 1978. Here Peter prepares to depart with 316 on a typical duty, the 27 to Canvey.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
341. PHJ955
Southend Transport Leyland PD3 316, PHJ955, with lowbridge Massey body, on a, by then, comparatively rare visit to Canvey at the Leigh Beck terminus of the 3 to Shoeburyness, a 90 minute run. It is probably substituting for a missing Eastern National journey.
Photo taken Leigh Beck Terminus, Point Road, Canvey Island
Southend Transport Leyland PD3 316, PHJ955, with lowbridge Massey body, on a, by then, comparatively rare visit to Canvey at the Leigh Beck terminus of the 3 to Shoeburyness, a 90 minute run. It is probably substituting for a missing Eastern National journey.
Photo taken Leigh Beck Terminus, Point Road, Canvey Island
342. PHJ955
Another of Southend PD3s, 316, PHJ955, on route 8 for Rayleigh Station, turning off the bypass into South Street on its way into Rochford.
Photo taken Southend Road/South Street, Rochford
Another of Southend PD3s, 316, PHJ955, on route 8 for Rayleigh Station, turning off the bypass into South Street on its way into Rochford.
Photo taken Southend Road/South Street, Rochford
343. PHJ955
The two Southend PD3s which were not converted to open top spent most of the later part of their lives as driver trainers. Here 316, PHJ955, climbs Pier Hill on this duty.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
The two Southend PD3s which were not converted to open top spent most of the later part of their lives as driver trainers. Here 316, PHJ955, climbs Pier Hill on this duty.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
344. PHJ955
A classic shot of Southend 316, PHJ955, a Leyland PD3 with Massey lowbridge body new in 1958.
Photo taken c.1961, Eastern Esplanade/Warwick Road, Thorpe Bay, Southend
A classic shot of Southend 316, PHJ955, a Leyland PD3 with Massey lowbridge body new in 1958.
Photo taken c.1961, Eastern Esplanade/Warwick Road, Thorpe Bay, Southend
345. 116TMD
Liverpool E3, 116TMD, seen on loan to Southend, was an A.E.C. B3RA Bridgemaster with a Park Royal H45/31R body which was on loan from A.E.C. Limited during July and August 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Liverpool E3, 116TMD, seen on loan to Southend, was an A.E.C. B3RA Bridgemaster with a Park Royal H45/31R body which was on loan from A.E.C. Limited during July and August 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
346. 901LRR
During 1974, another Ensign hire to Southend was of 901LRR, an ex-Barton BTD2 rebuild, with full front Northern Counties lowbridge 70 seat body in a bright yellow colour scheme.
Photo taken Thursday 16 May 1974, Pier Hill Terminus, Southend
During 1974, another Ensign hire to Southend was of 901LRR, an ex-Barton BTD2 rebuild, with full front Northern Counties lowbridge 70 seat body in a bright yellow colour scheme.
Photo taken Thursday 16 May 1974, Pier Hill Terminus, Southend
347. KCK879
Southend 317, KCK879 and 318, KCK920 (in Ribble red showing old fleet number 1559), at the works being prepared for service. For just over a year, Southend operated three Burlingham bodied ex Ribble Leyland PD3s on hire from Ensign. They were fitted with Southend destination gear and repainted before entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 24 March 1974, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
Southend 317, KCK879 and 318, KCK920 (in Ribble red showing old fleet number 1559), at the works being prepared for service. For just over a year, Southend operated three Burlingham bodied ex Ribble Leyland PD3s on hire from Ensign. They were fitted with Southend destination gear and repainted before entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 24 March 1974, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
348. KCK879
Southend 317, KCK879, seen here in service leaving central Southend on route 1 to Rayleigh
Photo taken May 1975, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
Southend 317, KCK879, seen here in service leaving central Southend on route 1 to Rayleigh
Photo taken May 1975, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
350. LCK739
Southend 318, LCK739, one of three Burlingham bodied ex Ribble Leyland PD3s on hire from Ensign.
Photo taken 1974/5, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend 318, LCK739, one of three Burlingham bodied ex Ribble Leyland PD3s on hire from Ensign.
Photo taken 1974/5, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
351. LCK739
Southend Corporation 318, LCK739, Leyland PD3 / Burlingham, ex-Ribble in 1974
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Corporation 318, LCK739, Leyland PD3 / Burlingham, ex-Ribble in 1974
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
353. SJN634
Southend Corporation 200, SJN634, one of two Albion Aberdonians with Weymann bodies that entered service in 1959.
Photo taken Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 200, SJN634, one of two Albion Aberdonians with Weymann bodies that entered service in 1959.
Photo taken Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
354. SJN634
Southend 200, SJN634, an Albion Aberdonian MR11L with Weymann B45F body, in service for about two months when this photo was taken.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 200, SJN634, an Albion Aberdonian MR11L with Weymann B45F body, in service for about two months when this photo was taken.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
355. SJN635
Southend Albion Aberdonian 201, SJN635, which had just been repainted without the distinctive cream 'V'.
Photo taken Monday 5 August 1963, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Albion Aberdonian 201, SJN635, which had just been repainted without the distinctive cream 'V'.
Photo taken Monday 5 August 1963, Victoria Station, Southend
356. SJN635
Southend Albion Aberdonian 201, SJN635.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend Albion Aberdonian 201, SJN635.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
357. SJN635
Southend Albion Aberdonian 201, SJN635, as originally delivered with the distinctive cream 'V'.
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Albion Aberdonian 201, SJN635, as originally delivered with the distinctive cream 'V'.
Photo taken Victoria Station, Southend
358. SJN635
Southend bought two Albion Aberdonian MR11Ls in 1959 and the second one 201, SJN635, with a Weymann B45F body is seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend bought two Albion Aberdonian MR11Ls in 1959 and the second one 201, SJN635, with a Weymann B45F body is seen here.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
359. SJN635
Southend 201, SJN635, an Albion Aberdonian MR11L with Weymann B45F body, the second of two new in June 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Bradley Street, Southend
Southend 201, SJN635, an Albion Aberdonian MR11L with Weymann B45F body, the second of two new in June 1959.
Photo taken Saturday 29 August 1959, Bradley Street, Southend
360. SJN636
Southend Bridgemaster 317, SJN636 displaying the Corporation crest in place of the traditional AEC triangle badge on the radiator grille.
Photo taken Thursday 8 August 1963, Southchurch Avenue/High Street, Shoeburyness
Southend Bridgemaster 317, SJN636 displaying the Corporation crest in place of the traditional AEC triangle badge on the radiator grille.
Photo taken Thursday 8 August 1963, Southchurch Avenue/High Street, Shoeburyness
361. SJN636
Southend Bridgemaster 317, SJN636
Photo taken Saturday 6 June 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 317, SJN636
Photo taken Saturday 6 June 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
362. SJN636
Southend Bridgemaster 317, SJN636
Southend Bridgemaster 317, SJN636
363. SJN636
A lower saloon view of Southend's first low floor bus, Bridgemaster 317, SJN636, which was new in 1959. Just visible are the single seats alogside the rear wheels.
Photo taken 1964, London Road Garage, Southend
A lower saloon view of Southend's first low floor bus, Bridgemaster 317, SJN636, which was new in 1959. Just visible are the single seats alogside the rear wheels.
Photo taken 1964, London Road Garage, Southend
365. SJN637
Southend Bridgemaster 318, SJN637, in original condition with the number to one side and the black lining between the blue and cream.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 318, SJN637, in original condition with the number to one side and the black lining between the blue and cream.
Photo taken Victoria Circus, Southend
366. SJN637
Southend Corporation Bridgemaster 318, SJN637 seen here on route 5A just two weeks before the route was merged with the 3/3A to Canvey.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 1964, Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
Southend Corporation Bridgemaster 318, SJN637 seen here on route 5A just two weeks before the route was merged with the 3/3A to Canvey.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 1964, Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
367. SJN637
Side view of Southend Corporation Bridgemaster 318, SJN637
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 1964, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
Side view of Southend Corporation Bridgemaster 318, SJN637
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 1964, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
368. STP996
At various times, Southend Transport have hired buses to assist with a vehicle shortage, often when deliveries of new buses were delayed (although sometimes it was in order to free up ST buses to hire out to other operators!). In 1973, Ensign provided ex-Portsmouth STP996.
Photo taken Thursday 15 November 1973, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
At various times, Southend Transport have hired buses to assist with a vehicle shortage, often when deliveries of new buses were delayed (although sometimes it was in order to free up ST buses to hire out to other operators!). In 1973, Ensign provided ex-Portsmouth STP996.
Photo taken Thursday 15 November 1973, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
370. VLT172
Routemaster 102, VLT172, was designated the ceremonial "Last RM" in Southend service and was suitably decorated for its final run on December 31st, 1993 on the 1715 service 3A from Southend to Canvey Newlands and back.
Photo taken Friday 31 December 1993, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Routemaster 102, VLT172, was designated the ceremonial "Last RM" in Southend service and was suitably decorated for its final run on December 31st, 1993 on the 1715 service 3A from Southend to Canvey Newlands and back.
Photo taken Friday 31 December 1993, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
371. VLT172
Second shot of Southend Routemaster 102 on the final run on the final day of 1993.
Photo taken Friday 31 December 1993, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Second shot of Southend Routemaster 102 on the final run on the final day of 1993.
Photo taken Friday 31 December 1993, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
372. WHJ428
Southend Albion Aberdonian 202, WHJ428.
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Albion Aberdonian 202, WHJ428.
Photo taken Saturday 23 January 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
374. WHJ428
Southend 202, WHJ428, was the first of two Albion Aberdonian MR11Ls with Weymann B45F bodies new in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, leaving Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 202, WHJ428, was the first of two Albion Aberdonian MR11Ls with Weymann B45F bodies new in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 13 September 1964, leaving Broadway Market, Victoria Circus, Southend
375. WHJ429
Southend Albion Aberdonian 205, WHJ429.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Albion Aberdonian 205, WHJ429.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
376. WHJ429
Southend Albion Aberdonian 205, WHJ429.
Photo taken Saturday 19 February 1966, Wakering Road, heading towards Bournes Green, Southend
Southend Albion Aberdonian 205, WHJ429.
Photo taken Saturday 19 February 1966, Wakering Road, heading towards Bournes Green, Southend
377. WHJ429
On the right Southend Albion Aberdonian 205, WHJ429, and to its left Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ
Photo taken c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
On the right Southend Albion Aberdonian 205, WHJ429, and to its left Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ
Photo taken c.1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
378. WHJ429
Southend operated four Albion Aberdonians with Weymann 45 seat bodies. Somewhat 'cheap and cheerful' they assisted the growth of what was then one-man operation. This is 205, WHJ429, leaving Rochford on service 8A, an irregular operation via Stroud Green en route to Rayleigh
Photo taken Summer 1970, Rochford
Southend operated four Albion Aberdonians with Weymann 45 seat bodies. Somewhat 'cheap and cheerful' they assisted the growth of what was then one-man operation. This is 205, WHJ429, leaving Rochford on service 8A, an irregular operation via Stroud Green en route to Rayleigh
Photo taken Summer 1970, Rochford
379. WHJ430
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, on route 5A just two weeks before the route was merged with the 3/3A to Benfleet and Canvey.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 1964, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, on route 5A just two weeks before the route was merged with the 3/3A to Benfleet and Canvey.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 1964, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
380. WHJ430
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, on route 5A just two weeks before the route was merged with the 3/3A to Canvey.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, on route 5A just two weeks before the route was merged with the 3/3A to Canvey.
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Southchurch Road/Bournemouth Park Road, Southend
381. WHJ430
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430 - not a brilliant picture of 319 but included for its nostalgic view of my bike at the then newly built roundabout.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430 - not a brilliant picture of 319 but included for its nostalgic view of my bike at the then newly built roundabout.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
383. WHJ430
Southend AEC Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, one of four new in 1960.
Photo taken early 1960s, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend AEC Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, one of four new in 1960.
Photo taken early 1960s, Victoria Circus, Southend
384. WHJ430
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, heads into Southend along Rochford Road on route 7 to Shoeburyness Cambridge Hotel.
Photo taken Rochford Road, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, heads into Southend along Rochford Road on route 7 to Shoeburyness Cambridge Hotel.
Photo taken Rochford Road, Southend
385. WHJ430
Southend purchased six AEC Bridgemasters in order to eliminate the traditional upper saloon lowbridge seating layout. This is 319, WHJ430, a 1960 delivery, at Shoebury Common on a duplicate to the town centre.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Shoebury Common
Southend purchased six AEC Bridgemasters in order to eliminate the traditional upper saloon lowbridge seating layout. This is 319, WHJ430, a 1960 delivery, at Shoebury Common on a duplicate to the town centre.
Photo taken Summer 1970, Shoebury Common
386. WHJ430
Looking somewhat battered as it was reaching the end of it's service life, Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, passes Ashingdon Schools on it's way to Rayleigh Station. The Bridgemasters were regular performers on the Saturday Service 7 Journeys which terminated at this location.
Photo taken 1971, Ashingdon Schools
Looking somewhat battered as it was reaching the end of it's service life, Southend Bridgemaster 319, WHJ430, passes Ashingdon Schools on it's way to Rayleigh Station. The Bridgemasters were regular performers on the Saturday Service 7 Journeys which terminated at this location.
Photo taken 1971, Ashingdon Schools
387. WHJ430
Southend Corporation 319, WHJ430, an AEC Bridgemaster with Park Royal H45/31R body, new in 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Broadway Market, Southend
Southend Corporation 319, WHJ430, an AEC Bridgemaster with Park Royal H45/31R body, new in 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Broadway Market, Southend
388. WHJ431
Southend Bridgemaster 320, WHJ431, had only been in service about two months when this picture was taken, waiting at Victoria Circus before turning round for the trip to Benfleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1960, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 320, WHJ431, had only been in service about two months when this picture was taken, waiting at Victoria Circus before turning round for the trip to Benfleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1960, Victoria Circus, Southend
389. WHJ431
Having arrived at Rayleigh High Street on Service 1, the crew of Southend Bridgemaster 320, WHJ431, enjoy a brief moment before departing on the hour long run to Shoeburyness.
Photo taken circa late 1960s, Rayleigh High Street
Having arrived at Rayleigh High Street on Service 1, the crew of Southend Bridgemaster 320, WHJ431, enjoy a brief moment before departing on the hour long run to Shoeburyness.
Photo taken circa late 1960s, Rayleigh High Street
390. WHJ431
Southend Bridgemaster 320, WHJ431, new in June 1960 stands in the garage prior to working the Sunday afternoon service linking Leigh with Southend General and Rochford Hospitals.
Photo taken 1964, London Road Garage, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 320, WHJ431, new in June 1960 stands in the garage prior to working the Sunday afternoon service linking Leigh with Southend General and Rochford Hospitals.
Photo taken 1964, London Road Garage, Southend
391. WHJ431
Southend 320, WHJ431, a 1960 AEC Bridgemaster stands at Benfleet Station prior to being the first Southend bus on normal stage carriage service to operate on Canvey Island under co-ordination area agreement changes.
Photo taken Sunday 19 April 1964, Benfleet Station
Southend 320, WHJ431, a 1960 AEC Bridgemaster stands at Benfleet Station prior to being the first Southend bus on normal stage carriage service to operate on Canvey Island under co-ordination area agreement changes.
Photo taken Sunday 19 April 1964, Benfleet Station
392. WHJ431
Southend 320, WHJ431, a 1960 AEC Bridgemaster awaits departure time fom Canvey, Leigh Beck Farm on the first day of operation on revised sevices 3/3A in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 19 April 1964, Leigh Beck Farm, Canvey Island
Southend 320, WHJ431, a 1960 AEC Bridgemaster awaits departure time fom Canvey, Leigh Beck Farm on the first day of operation on revised sevices 3/3A in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 19 April 1964, Leigh Beck Farm, Canvey Island
394. WHJ432
Southend Bridgemaster 321, WHJ432
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 321, WHJ432
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
395. WHJ432
Southend Bridgemaster 321, WHJ432
Photo taken March 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Bridgemaster 321, WHJ432
Photo taken March 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
396. 2717HJ
Southend Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ, with 207 in the background.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ, with 207 in the background.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
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Southend Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ. Note the "First Alighting Point" blind (and also the crew of Eastern National Lodekka 2426 behind admiring the photographer at work).
Photo taken Wednesday 1 September 1971, Southend Central Station
Southend Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ. Note the "First Alighting Point" blind (and also the crew of Eastern National Lodekka 2426 behind admiring the photographer at work).
Photo taken Wednesday 1 September 1971, Southend Central Station
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Southend Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 206, 2717HJ
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
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Southend Corporation 206, 2717HJ, Leyland Leopard / Weymann.
Photo taken July 1972, Odeon Cinema, High Street, Southend
Southend Corporation 206, 2717HJ, Leyland Leopard / Weymann.
Photo taken July 1972, Odeon Cinema, High Street, Southend
401. 2717HJ
Use of single deckers on the open top routes 67/68 was strictly limited, typically only when the open toppers were away at Epsom on private hires on Derby Day or for Bank Holiday duplication, although on this occasion it was on a straight substitution for an open-top PD3. Here an empty Leopard 206 is caught ascending Thames Drive near to the end of the 68 route.
Photo taken Thames Drive, Leigh-on-Sea
Use of single deckers on the open top routes 67/68 was strictly limited, typically only when the open toppers were away at Epsom on private hires on Derby Day or for Bank Holiday duplication, although on this occasion it was on a straight substitution for an open-top PD3. Here an empty Leopard 206 is caught ascending Thames Drive near to the end of the 68 route.
Photo taken Thames Drive, Leigh-on-Sea
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Southend Corporation 206, 2717HJ, a Leyland Leopard L1 with Weymann B43D+16 body new in 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Bradley Street, Southend
Southend Corporation 206, 2717HJ, a Leyland Leopard L1 with Weymann B43D+16 body new in 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1963, Bradley Street, Southend
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A great photo of former Southend Leopards 2717HJ and 2718HJ seen here in summer sunshine with S&M Coaches of Benfleet, otherwise known as Castle Point Bus Co.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 August 1978, Benfleet
A great photo of former Southend Leopards 2717HJ and 2718HJ seen here in summer sunshine with S&M Coaches of Benfleet, otherwise known as Castle Point Bus Co.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 August 1978, Benfleet
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Southend Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ, in its original livery with the distinctive cream 'V' (and an inconsistent set of indicators).
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ, in its original livery with the distinctive cream 'V' (and an inconsistent set of indicators).
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
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Southend Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ.
Photo taken Saturday 19 September 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
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Southend Weymann bodied Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ, new in 1961.
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
Southend Weymann bodied Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ, new in 1961.
Photo taken Friday 26 March 1965, Victoria Station, Southend
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Southend Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 207, 2718HJ
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
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Southend Corporation 207, 2718HJ, Leyland Leopard / Weymann.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, Southend Corporation Garage
Southend Corporation 207, 2718HJ, Leyland Leopard / Weymann.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, Southend Corporation Garage
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Southend 207, 2718HJ, a Leyland Leopard L1 with Weymann B43D body, new in late 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
Southend 207, 2718HJ, a Leyland Leopard L1 with Weymann B43D body, new in late 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 18 May 1963, Central Station Approach, Southend
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In the twilight of Southend's RM operations, 120 (the former RM546, reregistered from WLT546 to LDS284A whilst with Clydeside Buses) performs on the 29 on Christmas Eve, 1993 and passes under a street light mounted on a former trolleybus traction standard at the junction of Fairfax Drive and Southbourne Grove.
Photo taken Friday 24 December 1993, Fairfax Drive, Southend
In the twilight of Southend's RM operations, 120 (the former RM546, reregistered from WLT546 to LDS284A whilst with Clydeside Buses) performs on the 29 on Christmas Eve, 1993 and passes under a street light mounted on a former trolleybus traction standard at the junction of Fairfax Drive and Southbourne Grove.
Photo taken Friday 24 December 1993, Fairfax Drive, Southend
413. VDB915
Loaned to Southend by Ensign, and numbered 205, VDB915, which is seen arriving at Wembley Stadium, had been new in May 1962 as North Western, Stockport 915. It was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with an Alexander C49F body.
Photo taken Saturday 5 June 1976, Wembley Stadium
Loaned to Southend by Ensign, and numbered 205, VDB915, which is seen arriving at Wembley Stadium, had been new in May 1962 as North Western, Stockport 915. It was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with an Alexander C49F body.
Photo taken Saturday 5 June 1976, Wembley Stadium
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An unidentified Southend Corporation Lowlander negotiating floods and judging by the depth of the water and the open entrance doors probably failed!
Photo taken 1965, Rectory Road, Rochford
An unidentified Southend Corporation Lowlander negotiating floods and judging by the depth of the water and the open entrance doors probably failed!
Photo taken 1965, Rectory Road, Rochford
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Southend Albion Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ when brand new
Photo taken April 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness
Southend Albion Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ when brand new
Photo taken April 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness
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Southend Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ
Photo taken Saturday 19 February 1966, Victoria Avenue, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ
Photo taken Saturday 19 February 1966, Victoria Avenue, Southend
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Southend Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ
Photo taken Tuesday 6 July 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ
Photo taken Tuesday 6 July 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
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Rear view of Southend Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ
Photo taken early 1970s, Southend Central Station
Rear view of Southend Albion Lowlander 323, 7087HJ
Photo taken early 1970s, Southend Central Station
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Interior upstairs view of Southend Albion Lowlander 324, 7088HJ
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, High Street, Southend
Interior upstairs view of Southend Albion Lowlander 324, 7088HJ
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, High Street, Southend
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Southend Corporation 323 and 325, 7087HJ and 7089HJ, Albion Lowlanders / Alexander.
Photo taken July 1973, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Corporation 323 and 325, 7087HJ and 7089HJ, Albion Lowlanders / Alexander.
Photo taken July 1973, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
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Southend Albion Lowlander 326, 7090HJ. After withdrawal from service, 326 was shipped to Canada as team transport in the 1978 Commonwealth Games and then ended up in Shuswap Lake, British Columbia.
Photo taken June 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 326, 7090HJ. After withdrawal from service, 326 was shipped to Canada as team transport in the 1978 Commonwealth Games and then ended up in Shuswap Lake, British Columbia.
Photo taken June 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
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Southend Transport 326, 7090HJ, Albion Lowlander / Alexander
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Transport 326, 7090HJ, Albion Lowlander / Alexander
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
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Ex-Southend Lowlander 326, 7090HJ, was shipped to Canada for the 1978 Commonwealth Games and used as team transport. It is seen here 22 years later, looking very smart and still carrying the same colour scheme.
Photo taken October 2000, Shuswap Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Ex-Southend Lowlander 326, 7090HJ, was shipped to Canada for the 1978 Commonwealth Games and used as team transport. It is seen here 22 years later, looking very smart and still carrying the same colour scheme.
Photo taken October 2000, Shuswap Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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The Lowlanders, new in 1963, had a relatively short life with Southend Transport. This shot shows the former 326, 7090HJ, withdrawn in 1976, in the ST works being prepared for a new career as team transport and promoting Robinsons Barley Water at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Canada.
Photo taken 1976, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
The Lowlanders, new in 1963, had a relatively short life with Southend Transport. This shot shows the former 326, 7090HJ, withdrawn in 1976, in the ST works being prepared for a new career as team transport and promoting Robinsons Barley Water at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Canada.
Photo taken 1976, Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
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We've had a gallery about uses for an old bus but I think this wins the prize for the best. Former Southend Albion Lowlander 326, 7090HJ, went out to Canada as team transport for the English team in the 1978 Commonwealth Games, was used for a time as a cafe but was then in danger of being scrapped when it was rescued in 2012 and is now again a thriving cafe, the Wild Thyme Coffee House, in Saturna Island, British Columbia.
Photo taken Monday 12 December 2016, Saturna Island, British Columbia
We've had a gallery about uses for an old bus but I think this wins the prize for the best. Former Southend Albion Lowlander 326, 7090HJ, went out to Canada as team transport for the English team in the 1978 Commonwealth Games, was used for a time as a cafe but was then in danger of being scrapped when it was rescued in 2012 and is now again a thriving cafe, the Wild Thyme Coffee House, in Saturna Island, British Columbia.
Photo taken Monday 12 December 2016, Saturna Island, British Columbia
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A second photo of former Southend Albion Lowlander 326, 7090HJ, now a thriving cafe, the Wild Thyme Coffee House, in Saturna Island, British Columbia.
Photo taken Monday 9 January 2017, Saturna Island, British Columbia
A second photo of former Southend Albion Lowlander 326, 7090HJ, now a thriving cafe, the Wild Thyme Coffee House, in Saturna Island, British Columbia.
Photo taken Monday 9 January 2017, Saturna Island, British Columbia
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A rear view of Southend Alexander bodied Albion Lowlander 327, 7091HJ, new in 1963.
Photo taken Thursday 31 December 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
A rear view of Southend Alexander bodied Albion Lowlander 327, 7091HJ, new in 1963.
Photo taken Thursday 31 December 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
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Southend Lowlander 327, 7091HJ, at the bottom of West Street Rochford, on route 7 for Rayleigh Station.
Photo taken West Street, Rochford
Southend Lowlander 327, 7091HJ, at the bottom of West Street Rochford, on route 7 for Rayleigh Station.
Photo taken West Street, Rochford
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Southend Albion Lowlander 328, 7092HJ, under tow, complete with traffic jam
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 328, 7092HJ, under tow, complete with traffic jam
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
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Alder Valley was very short of buses in 1974 and hired some of SCT's Lowlanders. In this view 328, 7092HJ, is seen boarding passengers in Wokingham whilst operating route 192
Photo taken Thursday 31 October 1974, Broad Street, Wokingham
Alder Valley was very short of buses in 1974 and hired some of SCT's Lowlanders. In this view 328, 7092HJ, is seen boarding passengers in Wokingham whilst operating route 192
Photo taken Thursday 31 October 1974, Broad Street, Wokingham
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Southend Lowlander 328, 7092HJ, is seen here at Eastwood Rise on service 23A to Leigh Station.
Photo taken Eastwood Rise, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend Lowlander 328, 7092HJ, is seen here at Eastwood Rise on service 23A to Leigh Station.
Photo taken Eastwood Rise, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea
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Southend Lowlander 328, 7092HJ, with blinds for rail replacement service.
Photo taken c.1970, London Road, Southend
Southend Lowlander 328, 7092HJ, with blinds for rail replacement service.
Photo taken c.1970, London Road, Southend
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Two Southend Albion Lowlanders with 329, 7093HJ, in the lead.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Two Southend Albion Lowlanders with 329, 7093HJ, in the lead.
Photo taken Saturday 3 October 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
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Rear view of Southend Alexander bodied Albion Lowlander 329, 7093HJ
Photo taken Thursday 2 April 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
Rear view of Southend Alexander bodied Albion Lowlander 329, 7093HJ
Photo taken Thursday 2 April 1964, Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
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Southend Albion Lowlander 330, 7094HJ, is seen at The Kursaal, Southend operating on route 7 to Rayleigh Station.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1970, Kursaal, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 330, 7094HJ, is seen at The Kursaal, Southend operating on route 7 to Rayleigh Station.
Photo taken Saturday 5 September 1970, Kursaal, Southend
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Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Shoebury Common, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Shoebury Common, Southend
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Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
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Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ, with its nearside front window replaced, presumably after an accident.
Photo taken Saturday 28 September 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness
Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ, with its nearside front window replaced, presumably after an accident.
Photo taken Saturday 28 September 1963, Cambridge Hotel, Shoeburyness
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Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend Albion Lowlander 331, 7095HJ
Photo taken Tuesday 7 April 1964, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
444. 7096HJ
Southend Transport buses have not often appeared at the Hullbridge, Anchor terminus, but at one time ST had 2 car workings on the otherwise Eastern National operated 22. Peter Cackett prepares to climb into the cab of Lowlander 332, 7096HJ, for the return run to Shoebury.
Photo taken Anchor Inn car park, Ferry Road, Hullbridge, near Rayleigh
Southend Transport buses have not often appeared at the Hullbridge, Anchor terminus, but at one time ST had 2 car workings on the otherwise Eastern National operated 22. Peter Cackett prepares to climb into the cab of Lowlander 332, 7096HJ, for the return run to Shoebury.
Photo taken Anchor Inn car park, Ferry Road, Hullbridge, near Rayleigh
445. CJN43-C
This is the picture I took of a Southend Corporation CJN-C PD3 sometime in the 1970s.
Photo taken 1970s, Wansford Nene Valley Railway
This is the picture I took of a Southend Corporation CJN-C PD3 sometime in the 1970s.
Photo taken 1970s, Wansford Nene Valley Railway
446. CJN433C
Shortly after the hires to London Transport ended, a number of Southend PD3s then went to hire to London Country Bus Services at Harlow, mainly for route 339 to Brentwood. 333, CJN433C, is seen here in 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1976, Harlow Bus Station
Shortly after the hires to London Transport ended, a number of Southend PD3s then went to hire to London Country Bus Services at Harlow, mainly for route 339 to Brentwood. 333, CJN433C, is seen here in 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1976, Harlow Bus Station
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Southend PD3 334, CJN434C, a few weeks after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD3 334, CJN434C, a few weeks after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 27 March 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
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Southend PD3 334, CJN434C, a few weeks after entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 28 February 1965, Bournes Green, Southend
Southend PD3 334, CJN434C, a few weeks after entering service.
Photo taken Sunday 28 February 1965, Bournes Green, Southend
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Southend PD3 334, CJN434C, seen very soon after delivery.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
Southend PD3 334, CJN434C, seen very soon after delivery.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Acacia Drive/Thorpe Hall Avenue, Southend
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Southend PD3 334, CJN434C
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend PD3 334, CJN434C
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
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A third major hire saw some of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s and some Fleetlines hired to Cardiff City Transport in 1977. Southend 334, CJN434C, is seen here, overtaking Cardiff 457, EUH457D, a Guy Arab V from 1966 with Alexander H65R bodywork
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
A third major hire saw some of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s and some Fleetlines hired to Cardiff City Transport in 1977. Southend 334, CJN434C, is seen here, overtaking Cardiff 457, EUH457D, a Guy Arab V from 1966 with Alexander H65R bodywork
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
453. CJN434C
SCT took delivery of a batch of 12 highbridge buses in 1965 but clearance tests had to take place prior to entry into service. In this view, 334, CJN434C, which was the first to be delivered, is shown on clearance tests under the High Street bridge.
Photo taken Wednesday 27 January 1965, High Street, Southend
SCT took delivery of a batch of 12 highbridge buses in 1965 but clearance tests had to take place prior to entry into service. In this view, 334, CJN434C, which was the first to be delivered, is shown on clearance tests under the High Street bridge.
Photo taken Wednesday 27 January 1965, High Street, Southend
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Southend 334, CJN434C, a Leyland PD3 with Massey H70R body new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, High Street, Southend
Southend 334, CJN434C, a Leyland PD3 with Massey H70R body new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, High Street, Southend
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Friday night excitement at the Southend Council workshops in Tunbridge Avenue (later renamed Tickfield Avenue). The first of the new PD3/6s, 334, CJN434C, with Massey H38/32R bodywork had arrived late afternoon from Wigan.
Photo taken January 1965, Southend Council Workshops, Tunbridge Avenue
Friday night excitement at the Southend Council workshops in Tunbridge Avenue (later renamed Tickfield Avenue). The first of the new PD3/6s, 334, CJN434C, with Massey H38/32R bodywork had arrived late afternoon from Wigan.
Photo taken January 1965, Southend Council Workshops, Tunbridge Avenue
456. CJN434C
Ex-Southend PD3 CJN434C was withdrawn in 1980 and sold for scrap but was rescued and preserved by Bob Salmon. In the late 1980s, Southend Transport wanted a PD-type for driver training so it returned and stayed as a driver trainer until 1999. It is now back in preservation.
Photo taken c. 1998, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Ex-Southend PD3 CJN434C was withdrawn in 1980 and sold for scrap but was rescued and preserved by Bob Salmon. In the late 1980s, Southend Transport wanted a PD-type for driver training so it returned and stayed as a driver trainer until 1999. It is now back in preservation.
Photo taken c. 1998, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
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Southend 335, CJN435C, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Tuesday 2 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Southend 335, CJN435C, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Tuesday 2 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
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Ex-Southend PD3 335, CJN435C, was carefully preserved by Frank Spence but after passing through several owners, the interior was stripped out and it was converted to a party bus and repainted in bright yellow.
Photo taken Sunday 10 December 2000, Hutton
Ex-Southend PD3 335, CJN435C, was carefully preserved by Frank Spence but after passing through several owners, the interior was stripped out and it was converted to a party bus and repainted in bright yellow.
Photo taken Sunday 10 December 2000, Hutton
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Former Southend PD3 335, CJN435C, converted to a party bus a few years ago was up for sale on eBay in April 2005, initially with a starting price of £47,995 - it is seen here on an outing to the 2005 Worthing rally.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2005, Marine Parade, Worthing
Former Southend PD3 335, CJN435C, converted to a party bus a few years ago was up for sale on eBay in April 2005, initially with a starting price of £47,995 - it is seen here on an outing to the 2005 Worthing rally.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2005, Marine Parade, Worthing
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Three photos of preservation in process on ex-Southend Massey bodied PD3 335, CJN435C which Rob has owned since October 2013. He is nearly ready to start painting once he has the correct colours for the Southend livery.
Photo taken Friday 11 September 2015, Carmarthenshire/Ceridigion border
Three photos of preservation in process on ex-Southend Massey bodied PD3 335, CJN435C which Rob has owned since October 2013. He is nearly ready to start painting once he has the correct colours for the Southend livery.
Photo taken Friday 11 September 2015, Carmarthenshire/Ceridigion border
463. CJN436C
Southend 336, CJN436C, was one of 10 PD3s hired to London Transport in 1975/6 to assist with a chronic vehicle shortage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 1975, Brighton Road, outside London South Croydon Garage
Southend 336, CJN436C, was one of 10 PD3s hired to London Transport in 1975/6 to assist with a chronic vehicle shortage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 1975, Brighton Road, outside London South Croydon Garage
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Southend Corporation Transport 336, CJN436C, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey H38/32R bodywork, seen shortly after delivery in 1965.
Photo taken mid 1965, London Road Garage
Southend Corporation Transport 336, CJN436C, a Leyland PD3/6 with Massey H38/32R bodywork, seen shortly after delivery in 1965.
Photo taken mid 1965, London Road Garage
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A familiar sight around Southend for many years after being 'sold on' was PD3 CJN436C, which saw use as a play bus before falling into bad health and being retired in the mid-1990s.
Photo taken 1995, Tickfield Road, Southend
A familiar sight around Southend for many years after being 'sold on' was PD3 CJN436C, which saw use as a play bus before falling into bad health and being retired in the mid-1990s.
Photo taken 1995, Tickfield Road, Southend
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Another view, taken from a distance, of Southend PD3 336, CJN436C, as 'Lulu' in a different livery
Another view, taken from a distance, of Southend PD3 336, CJN436C, as 'Lulu' in a different livery
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Southend Highbridge PD3 336, CJN436C, was converted to a playbus with the unlikely name of Lulu. This is a quite rare shot of it "on the road" between venues, heading north along Rochford Road just north of Feeches Drive. It is in the livery it carried when first converted to a playbus.
Photo taken Rochford Road, Southend
Southend Highbridge PD3 336, CJN436C, was converted to a playbus with the unlikely name of Lulu. This is a quite rare shot of it "on the road" between venues, heading north along Rochford Road just north of Feeches Drive. It is in the livery it carried when first converted to a playbus.
Photo taken Rochford Road, Southend
468. CJN436C
Southend Highbridge PD3 336, CJN436C, again, in a later livery as Lulu 2, heading into Southend along Rochford Road, just north of the Bell Hotel.
Photo taken Rochford Road, Southend
Southend Highbridge PD3 336, CJN436C, again, in a later livery as Lulu 2, heading into Southend along Rochford Road, just north of the Bell Hotel.
Photo taken Rochford Road, Southend
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Recently restored Southend PD3 336, CJN436C, seen at the Canvey Museum open day, the trip notable for being the first time Ian and his wife Linda, his clippie in the sixties, have crewed this bus together since 1967 (or perhaps it should be the first time Linda and her driver Ian ....)
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
Recently restored Southend PD3 336, CJN436C, seen at the Canvey Museum open day, the trip notable for being the first time Ian and his wife Linda, his clippie in the sixties, have crewed this bus together since 1967 (or perhaps it should be the first time Linda and her driver Ian ....)
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
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Restored Southend PD3 336, CJN436C, seen in Southend High Street, the first time seeing a bus in this location for a long time.
Photo taken Sunday 23 April 2017, High Street, Southend
Restored Southend PD3 336, CJN436C, seen in Southend High Street, the first time seeing a bus in this location for a long time.
Photo taken Sunday 23 April 2017, High Street, Southend
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This picture from Paul Bateson shows Southend PD3 337, CJN437C, operating the first service journey under the High Street railway bridge on route 29 on Sunday September 26th, 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1965, High Street, Southend
This picture from Paul Bateson shows Southend PD3 337, CJN437C, operating the first service journey under the High Street railway bridge on route 29 on Sunday September 26th, 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 26 September 1965, High Street, Southend
472. CJN437C
Southend PD3 337, CJN437C, was withdrawn prematurely in 1973 after a serious accident, the evidence of which is presumably visible in the picture under the cab. It was finally scrapped in 1976.
Photo taken Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
Southend PD3 337, CJN437C, was withdrawn prematurely in 1973 after a serious accident, the evidence of which is presumably visible in the picture under the cab. It was finally scrapped in 1976.
Photo taken Tunbridge Avenue Works, Southend
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Southend PD3 338, CJN438C
Photo taken Saturday 29 April 1978, London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend
Southend PD3 338, CJN438C
Photo taken Saturday 29 April 1978, London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend
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Southend 338, CJN438C, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Tuesday 2 August 1977, Wood Street, Cardiff
Southend 338, CJN438C, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Tuesday 2 August 1977, Wood Street, Cardiff
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Southend Massey bodied PD3 339, CJN439C, very soon after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Bournes Green, Southend
Southend Massey bodied PD3 339, CJN439C, very soon after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 13 February 1965, Bournes Green, Southend
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Southend PD3 339, CJN439C
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend PD3 339, CJN439C
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
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Southend PD3 339, CJN439C, on hire to London Country in 1976
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1976, Harlow Depot
Southend PD3 339, CJN439C, on hire to London Country in 1976
Photo taken Saturday 3 April 1976, Harlow Depot
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One of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s, 339, CJN439C, at Shoebury Common on route 7.
Photo taken Shoebury Common, Southend
One of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s, 339, CJN439C, at Shoebury Common on route 7.
Photo taken Shoebury Common, Southend
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Ex-Southend PD3 CJN439C in 'sold on' livery and making a return trip to the area to appear at a Southend Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 1978, Southchurch Park East, Southend
Ex-Southend PD3 CJN439C in 'sold on' livery and making a return trip to the area to appear at a Southend Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 1978, Southchurch Park East, Southend
481. CJN439C
A second view of ex-Southend PD3 CJN439C at the 1978 Southend rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 1978, Southchurch Park East, Southend
A second view of ex-Southend PD3 CJN439C at the 1978 Southend rally.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 1978, Southchurch Park East, Southend
482. CJN440C
Brand new Southend PD3 340, CJN440C.
Photo taken Saturday 6 March 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Brand new Southend PD3 340, CJN440C.
Photo taken Saturday 6 March 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
483. CJN440C
Southend Corporation PD3 340, CJN440C, a few days after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
Southend Corporation PD3 340, CJN440C, a few days after entering service.
Photo taken Saturday 6 February 1965, Southchurch Road/Sutton Road, Southend
484. CJN441C
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, on hire to Cardiff
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, on hire to Cardiff
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
485. CJN441C
For the hire to London Transport, the Southend PD3s acquired LT running number holders and additional fleet number transfers (in the classic LT positions such as the bonnet side cover). 341, CJN441C, displays these features whilst running in Southend in 1975.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
For the hire to London Transport, the Southend PD3s acquired LT running number holders and additional fleet number transfers (in the classic LT positions such as the bonnet side cover). 341, CJN441C, displays these features whilst running in Southend in 1975.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
487. CJN441C
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Saturday 6 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Saturday 6 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
488. CJN441C
One of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s, 341, CJN441C, on route 27 at Canvey Eastern Esplanade. This route was a regular haunt of the highbridge PD3s in their later years.
Photo taken Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island
One of the 1965 batch of Southend PD3s, 341, CJN441C, on route 27 at Canvey Eastern Esplanade. This route was a regular haunt of the highbridge PD3s in their later years.
Photo taken Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island
489. CJN441C
Ex-Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, after withdrawal in 1980 was initially sold into preservation but then in 1987 it passed out of preservation to Lincoln City Transport where it was given the fleet number 99 and used as a driver training vehicle.
Photo taken St. Marks Bus Station, Lincoln
Ex-Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, after withdrawal in 1980 was initially sold into preservation but then in 1987 it passed out of preservation to Lincoln City Transport where it was given the fleet number 99 and used as a driver training vehicle.
Photo taken St. Marks Bus Station, Lincoln
490. CJN441C
Southend PD3 CJN441C ended up with Fowler's of Holbeach Drove, while CJN434C was sold into preservation to ENPG member Bob Salmon, before being leased back for a time to Southend Transport as a driver trainer. Both buses are seen together at the Eastern National Preservation Group's 'Topless' rally in Southend in 1995.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 1995, Southend
Southend PD3 CJN441C ended up with Fowler's of Holbeach Drove, while CJN434C was sold into preservation to ENPG member Bob Salmon, before being leased back for a time to Southend Transport as a driver trainer. Both buses are seen together at the Eastern National Preservation Group's 'Topless' rally in Southend in 1995.
Photo taken Sunday 4 June 1995, Southend
491. CJN441C
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, after withdrawal in 1980 passed into preservation before being sold on in 1987. Seen here at a Southend rally.
Photo taken Southchurch Park East, Southend
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, after withdrawal in 1980 passed into preservation before being sold on in 1987. Seen here at a Southend rally.
Photo taken Southchurch Park East, Southend
492. CJN441C
Ex-Southend PD3 CJN441C, with Fowlers of Holbeach Drove.
Photo taken Saturday 6 July 2002, Holbeach Drove, near Crowland
Ex-Southend PD3 CJN441C, with Fowlers of Holbeach Drove.
Photo taken Saturday 6 July 2002, Holbeach Drove, near Crowland
493. CJN441C
Ex-Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, now with W H Fowler & Sons of Holbeach, seen here at the LVVS, Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society, 2002 open day in service on the 'classic bus' park and ride service provided to and from the Museum.
Photo taken Sunday 3 November 2002, LVVS Road Transport Museum, Lincoln
Ex-Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, now with W H Fowler & Sons of Holbeach, seen here at the LVVS, Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society, 2002 open day in service on the 'classic bus' park and ride service provided to and from the Museum.
Photo taken Sunday 3 November 2002, LVVS Road Transport Museum, Lincoln
494. CJN441C
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, is well known as having gone to Lincoln City Transport as a driver trainer. Less well known, perhaps because it retained its Lincoln livery, is the fact that it later went to Luton & District, also as a trainer. Here, as Luton & District 1042, but still in Lincoln livery and also showing its Lincoln fleet number 99, it is parked inside the gloomy confines of Aylesbury Bus Station.
Photo taken June 1992, Aylesbury Bus Station
Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, is well known as having gone to Lincoln City Transport as a driver trainer. Less well known, perhaps because it retained its Lincoln livery, is the fact that it later went to Luton & District, also as a trainer. Here, as Luton & District 1042, but still in Lincoln livery and also showing its Lincoln fleet number 99, it is parked inside the gloomy confines of Aylesbury Bus Station.
Photo taken June 1992, Aylesbury Bus Station
495. CJN441C
Former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, is obviously still alive and well as it was at Brooklands. It still caries Fowler's livery, but not sure if it is still with them.
Photo taken Sunday 17 April 2016, Brooklands Spring Gathering
Former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, is obviously still alive and well as it was at Brooklands. It still caries Fowler's livery, but not sure if it is still with them.
Photo taken Sunday 17 April 2016, Brooklands Spring Gathering
496. CJN441C
A rear view of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, now based in Worthing and still carrying Fowler's livery.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
A rear view of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, now based in Worthing and still carrying Fowler's livery.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
497. CJN441C
Downstairs interior of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, showing that although its external appearance has changed, inside it remains much as it was with Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
Downstairs interior of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, showing that although its external appearance has changed, inside it remains much as it was with Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
498. CJN441C
Upstairs interior of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, again showing that inside it remains much as it was with Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
Upstairs interior of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, again showing that inside it remains much as it was with Southend.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
499. CJN441C
Interior detail of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, showing the rear emergency exit.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
Interior detail of Massey bodied former Southend PD3 341, CJN441C, showing the rear emergency exit.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2016, Anstey Park, Alton
500. CJN443C
Southend PD3 343, CJN443C
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend PD3 343, CJN443C
Photo taken July 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
501. CJN444C
Southend 344, CJN444C, a Leyland PD3 with Massey H70R body new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend 344, CJN444C, a Leyland PD3 with Massey H70R body new in 1965.
Photo taken Sunday 20 August 1967, Victoria Circus, Southend
502. KTD551C
Leyland Atlantean/Park Royal demonstrator KTD551C being tried out by Southend Corporation in mid-1967 - it was given temporary fleet number E8 while in service with Southend.
Photo taken June 1967, London Road, Southend
Leyland Atlantean/Park Royal demonstrator KTD551C being tried out by Southend Corporation in mid-1967 - it was given temporary fleet number E8 while in service with Southend.
Photo taken June 1967, London Road, Southend
503. GJN508D
Rear view of Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D shortly after delivery.
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1966, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
Rear view of Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D shortly after delivery.
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1966, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
504. GJN508D
Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D shortly after delivery
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1966, Bradley Street, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D shortly after delivery
Photo taken Sunday 1 May 1966, Bradley Street, Southend
505. GJN508D
Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D.
Photo taken Sunday 7 March 1971, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D.
Photo taken Sunday 7 March 1971, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
506. GJN508D
Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D, following rebuild in 1977.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 208, GJN508D, following rebuild in 1977.
Photo taken SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
508. GJN508D
Southend Corporation 208, GJN508D, Leyland Leopard / Marshall.
Photo taken July 1972, Southend Central Station
Southend Corporation 208, GJN508D, Leyland Leopard / Marshall.
Photo taken July 1972, Southend Central Station
509. GJN508D
Southend 208, GJN508D, was a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Marshall B49D body.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, London Road Garage, Southend
Southend 208, GJN508D, was a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with a Marshall B49D body.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, London Road Garage, Southend
510. GJN509D
Southend Leyland Leopard 209, GJN509D
Photo taken 1966/7, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 209, GJN509D
Photo taken 1966/7, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
511. GJN509D
Ex-Southend Leyland Leopard 209, GJN509D.
Photo taken 1988, Mangapps Farm, Burnham-on-Crouch
Ex-Southend Leyland Leopard 209, GJN509D.
Photo taken 1988, Mangapps Farm, Burnham-on-Crouch
512. GJN509D
Former Southend Marshall bodied Leopard 209, GJN509D, was used for a time as a catering vehicle (note the partly reversed seating) and was in a slightly modified blue and cream livery.
Photo taken 1980s, Southchurch Park East, Southend
Former Southend Marshall bodied Leopard 209, GJN509D, was used for a time as a catering vehicle (note the partly reversed seating) and was in a slightly modified blue and cream livery.
Photo taken 1980s, Southchurch Park East, Southend
513. GJN509D
Southend 209, GJN509D, was subsequently restored to original condition and is seen here at the bottom of Chalkwell Avenue on service 68 as part of the open top running day organised by Castle Point Bus Museum in June 2009.
Photo taken June 2009, Chalkwell Avenue, Southend
Southend 209, GJN509D, was subsequently restored to original condition and is seen here at the bottom of Chalkwell Avenue on service 68 as part of the open top running day organised by Castle Point Bus Museum in June 2009.
Photo taken June 2009, Chalkwell Avenue, Southend
514. MHJ345F
Southend PD3 345, MHJ345F, on a peak hour working on the normally OMO route 23A from Eastwood Rise to Leigh Station.
Photo taken Thursday 17 March 1977, Leigh-on-Sea Station
Southend PD3 345, MHJ345F, on a peak hour working on the normally OMO route 23A from Eastwood Rise to Leigh Station.
Photo taken Thursday 17 March 1977, Leigh-on-Sea Station
515. MHJ345F
One of the last regular Southend PD3 operations was on the 27 to Canvey. Here 345, MHJ345F, has just passed the Haystack Corner and is heading for Canvey seafront and the Eastern Esplanade terminus.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Canvey Island
One of the last regular Southend PD3 operations was on the 27 to Canvey. Here 345, MHJ345F, has just passed the Haystack Corner and is heading for Canvey seafront and the Eastern Esplanade terminus.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Canvey Island
516. MHJ345F
One of the three Southend F registration PD3s, 345, MHJ345F, in Chichester Road with another route 7 short working to Shoebury Common.
Photo taken Chichester Road, Southend
One of the three Southend F registration PD3s, 345, MHJ345F, in Chichester Road with another route 7 short working to Shoebury Common.
Photo taken Chichester Road, Southend
517. MHJ345F
SCT 345, MHJ345F, pulls out of the EN depot/bus station in Southend in the early evening on a run to the far end of Canvey Island, via Hadleigh and Benfleet.
Photo taken Thursday 2 August 1973, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
SCT 345, MHJ345F, pulls out of the EN depot/bus station in Southend in the early evening on a run to the far end of Canvey Island, via Hadleigh and Benfleet.
Photo taken Thursday 2 August 1973, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
518. MHJ345F
The last Southend PD3's arrived in 1967, 73 seat East Lancs bodied PD3/4's, numbered 345-347, with 345, MHJ345F seen here.
Photo taken Summer 1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
The last Southend PD3's arrived in 1967, 73 seat East Lancs bodied PD3/4's, numbered 345-347, with 345, MHJ345F seen here.
Photo taken Summer 1970, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
519. MHJ345F
Southend 345, MHJ345F, one of the three East Lancs-bodied Leyland PD3s delivered in 1967, on hire to London Transport in 1975, working service 190, Old Coulsdon to Thornton Heath.
Photo taken 1975, South Croydon Garage
Southend 345, MHJ345F, one of the three East Lancs-bodied Leyland PD3s delivered in 1967, on hire to London Transport in 1975, working service 190, Old Coulsdon to Thornton Heath.
Photo taken 1975, South Croydon Garage
520. MHJ346F
The Southend buses hired to LT were regularly exchanged as they returned to Southend for maintenance. The hire included the 3 East Lancs bodied PD3s, 345-7, such as 346, MHJ346F, seen here at the southern terminus of the 190.
Photo taken Saturday 7 February 1976, The Tudor Rose, Old Coulsdon, near Croydon
The Southend buses hired to LT were regularly exchanged as they returned to Southend for maintenance. The hire included the 3 East Lancs bodied PD3s, 345-7, such as 346, MHJ346F, seen here at the southern terminus of the 190.
Photo taken Saturday 7 February 1976, The Tudor Rose, Old Coulsdon, near Croydon
522. MHJ346F
Southend PD3 346, MHJ346F, is seen parked up at the Tickfield Avenue works on July 31st, 1977, awaiting repairs after a minor fire at the rear of the top deck - note the missing windows and blackened interior.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 1977, Tickfield Avenue Works, Southend
Southend PD3 346, MHJ346F, is seen parked up at the Tickfield Avenue works on July 31st, 1977, awaiting repairs after a minor fire at the rear of the top deck - note the missing windows and blackened interior.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 1977, Tickfield Avenue Works, Southend
523. MHJ346F
Southend in Colchester ... Southend Corporation 346, MHJ346F, Leyland Titan / East Lancs on hire to Colchester Corporation.
Photo taken April 1972, High Street, Colchester
Southend in Colchester ... Southend Corporation 346, MHJ346F, Leyland Titan / East Lancs on hire to Colchester Corporation.
Photo taken April 1972, High Street, Colchester
524. MHJ346F
Southend Leyland PD3/4/East Lancs 346, MHJ346F, was one of the batch of 3 delivered in 1967. As well as being used in normal service, in later years it was used as a driver trainer as seen here, heading back to the garage.
Photo taken Southend, in Queensway passing the rear entrance to the EN garage.
Southend Leyland PD3/4/East Lancs 346, MHJ346F, was one of the batch of 3 delivered in 1967. As well as being used in normal service, in later years it was used as a driver trainer as seen here, heading back to the garage.
Photo taken Southend, in Queensway passing the rear entrance to the EN garage.
525. MHJ346F
SCT 346, MHJ346F, pulling out of the Southend EN depot/bus station on an early evening route 1 journey to Rayleigh, seems to be well patronised, if only on the lower deck!
Photo taken Thursday 2 August 1973, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
SCT 346, MHJ346F, pulling out of the Southend EN depot/bus station on an early evening route 1 journey to Rayleigh, seems to be well patronised, if only on the lower deck!
Photo taken Thursday 2 August 1973, EN Depot/Bus Station, London Road, Southend
526. MHJ346F
Southend Corporation 346, MHJ346F, a Leyland Titan PD3 with East Lancs H41/32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1981, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Corporation 346, MHJ346F, a Leyland Titan PD3 with East Lancs H41/32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1981, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
527. MHJ346F
Southend 346, MHJ346F, is seen operating route 190 from South Croydon Garage whilst on loan to London Transport in late 1975/early 1976.
Photo taken 1975/6, Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon
Southend 346, MHJ346F, is seen operating route 190 from South Croydon Garage whilst on loan to London Transport in late 1975/early 1976.
Photo taken 1975/6, Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon
528. MHJ346F
Two of the Southend highbridge PD3s were sold to Transport Services Training and 339, CJN439C, appeared in the livery of this firm at a Southend rally but by the time this photo of the other one, 346, MHJ346F, was taken it had moved on, although its ownership at this time is not known.
Photo taken Epping Station
Two of the Southend highbridge PD3s were sold to Transport Services Training and 339, CJN439C, appeared in the livery of this firm at a Southend rally but by the time this photo of the other one, 346, MHJ346F, was taken it had moved on, although its ownership at this time is not known.
Photo taken Epping Station
529. MHJ347F
Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F
Photo taken June 1976, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F
Photo taken June 1976, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
530. MHJ347F
Entering the Deeping Underpass from the Victoria Station roundabout, Southend 347, MHJ347F, was caught on the 25 in April 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1976, Victoria Circus, Southend
Entering the Deeping Underpass from the Victoria Station roundabout, Southend 347, MHJ347F, was caught on the 25 in April 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1976, Victoria Circus, Southend
531. MHJ347F
Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F, demonstrates the wide turn needed before the widening of Chichester Road (involving the demolition of some shops in York Road) for buses entering the Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 12 November 1977, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F, demonstrates the wide turn needed before the widening of Chichester Road (involving the demolition of some shops in York Road) for buses entering the Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 12 November 1977, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
532. MHJ347F
Southend buses carried very comprehensive blind sets but occasionally service changes challenged the equipment, as 347, MHJ347F, demonstrates here on the 22C, a sometime variant of the core 22 group from Hullbridge to Shoebury.
Photo taken Friday 1 September 1978, Chichester Road, Southend
Southend buses carried very comprehensive blind sets but occasionally service changes challenged the equipment, as 347, MHJ347F, demonstrates here on the 22C, a sometime variant of the core 22 group from Hullbridge to Shoebury.
Photo taken Friday 1 September 1978, Chichester Road, Southend
533. MHJ347F
At the very end of their lives with ST, a regular duty for one of Southend's East Lancs PD3s was an early evening peak short on the 6 (then mostly operated by Eastern National) from Central Bus Station to Newington Avenue and back, before going to Rayleigh as a 1. A few weeks before the farewell day 347, MHJ347F, departs from the bus station.
Photo taken Friday 10 July 1981, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
At the very end of their lives with ST, a regular duty for one of Southend's East Lancs PD3s was an early evening peak short on the 6 (then mostly operated by Eastern National) from Central Bus Station to Newington Avenue and back, before going to Rayleigh as a 1. A few weeks before the farewell day 347, MHJ347F, departs from the bus station.
Photo taken Friday 10 July 1981, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
534. MHJ347F
Later on the final day of Southend PD3 operation, Richard Delahoy produced a commemorative headboard (which had earlier been used on a farewell tour, hence the odd spacing of the date - it had previously said April 26th).
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1981, Newington Avenue, Southend
Later on the final day of Southend PD3 operation, Richard Delahoy produced a commemorative headboard (which had earlier been used on a farewell tour, hence the odd spacing of the date - it had previously said April 26th).
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1981, Newington Avenue, Southend
535. MHJ347F
Southend Transport 347, MHJ347F, Leyland Titan / East Lancs
Photo taken August 1978, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Transport 347, MHJ347F, Leyland Titan / East Lancs
Photo taken August 1978, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
536. MHJ347F
Southend Leyland PD3/East Lancs 347, MHJ347F, in Southchurch Road.
Photo taken Southchurch Road, Southend
Southend Leyland PD3/East Lancs 347, MHJ347F, in Southchurch Road.
Photo taken Southchurch Road, Southend
537. MHJ347F
Here Southend 347, MHJ347F, the final crew bus delivered new, prepares to depart from a deserted Southend Central Bus station on a Saturday morning short working on the 17 to Temple Sutton, Golden Goblet (otherwise known as the top of Hamstel Road, later the Rusty Bucket and now on blinds as Garon Park).
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Here Southend 347, MHJ347F, the final crew bus delivered new, prepares to depart from a deserted Southend Central Bus station on a Saturday morning short working on the 17 to Temple Sutton, Golden Goblet (otherwise known as the top of Hamstel Road, later the Rusty Bucket and now on blinds as Garon Park).
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
538. MHJ347F
Southend Corporation 347, MHJ347F, a Leyland Titan PD3 with East Lancs H41/32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1981, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Corporation 347, MHJ347F, a Leyland Titan PD3 with East Lancs H41/32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1981, Victoria Circus, Southend
539. MHJ347F
This picture shows former Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F, at the North Weald Rally in 1996 - the bus served as a driver trainer for many years with Plymouth Citybus but was then acquired by an Essex preservationist.
Photo taken 1996, North Weald
This picture shows former Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F, at the North Weald Rally in 1996 - the bus served as a driver trainer for many years with Plymouth Citybus but was then acquired by an Essex preservationist.
Photo taken 1996, North Weald
540. MHJ347F
Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F, went to Plymouth Citybus as a driver trainer and is seen here, looking very smart in their red and cream livery, as their 7509 at Milehouse depot.
Photo taken Milehouse Depot, Plymouth
Southend PD3 347, MHJ347F, went to Plymouth Citybus as a driver trainer and is seen here, looking very smart in their red and cream livery, as their 7509 at Milehouse depot.
Photo taken Milehouse Depot, Plymouth
541. MHJ347F
Western Greyhound Leyland PD3 MHJ347F photographed at Depot alongside A30 Summerscourt Cornwall. This bus was purchased by the owner of Western Greyhound as he used to work for Southend Corporation where it was new as 347 in 1967. Hopefully it has survived the fire at the main depot on 13/05/2013
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 2011, Western Greyhound Secondary Depot, Summerscourt, Cornwall
Western Greyhound Leyland PD3 MHJ347F photographed at Depot alongside A30 Summerscourt Cornwall. This bus was purchased by the owner of Western Greyhound as he used to work for Southend Corporation where it was new as 347 in 1967. Hopefully it has survived the fire at the main depot on 13/05/2013
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 2011, Western Greyhound Secondary Depot, Summerscourt, Cornwall
542. MJN216F
Southend Transport 216, MJN216F, Leyland Leopard / East Lancs.
Photo taken June 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Transport 216, MJN216F, Leyland Leopard / East Lancs.
Photo taken June 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
543. MJN216F
Southend Leyland Leopard PSU3/1 with East Lancs B51D+21 body, 216, MJN216F, one of four delivered in 1968, taken on an OS visit in 1984.
Photo taken September 1984, rear of SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard PSU3/1 with East Lancs B51D+21 body, 216, MJN216F, one of four delivered in 1968, taken on an OS visit in 1984.
Photo taken September 1984, rear of SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
544. MJN217F
Southend Leyland Leopard 217, MJN217F.
Photo taken May 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 217, MJN217F.
Photo taken May 1975, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
546. MJN217F
Southend Leyland Leopard 217, MJN217F.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Leyland Leopard 217, MJN217F.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
549. MJN217F
Southend East Lancs bodied Leopard 217, MJN217F, on route 4A, in its original condition with a large illuminated pay on entry sign across the front. These were later removed and replaced by smaller, more conventional, signs.
Photo taken c.1970, High Street, Shoeburyness
Southend East Lancs bodied Leopard 217, MJN217F, on route 4A, in its original condition with a large illuminated pay on entry sign across the front. These were later removed and replaced by smaller, more conventional, signs.
Photo taken c.1970, High Street, Shoeburyness
550. MJN217F
To many folk, the best Leopards in the Southend fleet were the the four East Lancs B51D bodied PSU3/1's new in 1968. The third one in the batch, 217, MJN217F, produces a light blue exhaust haze as it prepares to leave central Southend
Photo taken 1971, Central Bus Station, Southend
To many folk, the best Leopards in the Southend fleet were the the four East Lancs B51D bodied PSU3/1's new in 1968. The third one in the batch, 217, MJN217F, produces a light blue exhaust haze as it prepares to leave central Southend
Photo taken 1971, Central Bus Station, Southend
551. MJN218F
Southend 218, MJN218F, one of four Leyland Leopard PSU3/1 with East Lancs B51D+21 bodies, brand new when this picture was taken.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1968, High Street, Rayleigh
Southend 218, MJN218F, one of four Leyland Leopard PSU3/1 with East Lancs B51D+21 bodies, brand new when this picture was taken.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1968, High Street, Rayleigh
552. MJN218F
Entering service in 1968, Southend had four of these long Leopards with somewhat angular East Lancs bodies, the most distinctive feature of which was probably their huge Ford Anglia style rear windows. This is the first known photo of Peter at work, at Leigh Station with the last of the batch, 218, MJN218F, with an evening peak commuter short on the 24.
Photo taken Belton Way West, Leigh-on-Sea
Entering service in 1968, Southend had four of these long Leopards with somewhat angular East Lancs bodies, the most distinctive feature of which was probably their huge Ford Anglia style rear windows. This is the first known photo of Peter at work, at Leigh Station with the last of the batch, 218, MJN218F, with an evening peak commuter short on the 24.
Photo taken Belton Way West, Leigh-on-Sea
553. MJN218F
Southend Transport's 218, Leyland Leopard MJN218F, resting at Central Bus Station between operations on the low-frequency service 12 to Wallasea Island (on the River Crouch) via Stambridge and Canewdon. Notice the 'No Change Given' plaque beneath the nearside wiper - ST journeys could be quite costly if you did not have the correct fare at this period!
Photo taken Sunday 17 September 1978, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Transport's 218, Leyland Leopard MJN218F, resting at Central Bus Station between operations on the low-frequency service 12 to Wallasea Island (on the River Crouch) via Stambridge and Canewdon. Notice the 'No Change Given' plaque beneath the nearside wiper - ST journeys could be quite costly if you did not have the correct fare at this period!
Photo taken Sunday 17 September 1978, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
554. NLJ828G
In 1984 Southend Transport received two former Hants & Dorset Bristol RELLs on loan from Ensign. Allocated fleet numbers 301 and 302, 301, NLJ828G, seen here remained in NBC dual purpose livery but 302 was repainted into ST colours.
Photo taken Tuesday 15 May 1984, Barling Road, Stonebridge, near Southend
In 1984 Southend Transport received two former Hants & Dorset Bristol RELLs on loan from Ensign. Allocated fleet numbers 301 and 302, 301, NLJ828G, seen here remained in NBC dual purpose livery but 302 was repainted into ST colours.
Photo taken Tuesday 15 May 1984, Barling Road, Stonebridge, near Southend
555. NLJ829G
Southend Transport 302, NLJ829G, Bristol RELL6G / ECW DP50F. New in March 1969 to Hants & Dorset as their number 840, to Southend in April 1984, initially on hire but then purchased. Withdrawn in 1986.
Photo taken May 1985, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Transport 302, NLJ829G, Bristol RELL6G / ECW DP50F. New in March 1969 to Hants & Dorset as their number 840, to Southend in April 1984, initially on hire but then purchased. Withdrawn in 1986.
Photo taken May 1985, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
556. NLJ829G
The second of the ex Hants & Dorset Bristol RELLs on loan from Ensign, 302, NLJ829G, is seen at Southchurch, White Horse. Unlike sister 301, this bus was in ST colours and by the time this picture was taken, had acquired ST fleetnames as well (301 never did).
Photo taken Tuesday 15 May 1984, The White Horse, Southchurch, Southend
The second of the ex Hants & Dorset Bristol RELLs on loan from Ensign, 302, NLJ829G, is seen at Southchurch, White Horse. Unlike sister 301, this bus was in ST colours and by the time this picture was taken, had acquired ST fleetnames as well (301 never did).
Photo taken Tuesday 15 May 1984, The White Horse, Southchurch, Southend
557. WJN348J
Another of the first batch of Southend's Fleetlines, 348, WJN348J, on route 9 for Eastwood Rise. It is in Eastwoodbury Lane passing the Saxon built Eastwood Church, visible on the left.
Photo taken Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend
Another of the first batch of Southend's Fleetlines, 348, WJN348J, on route 9 for Eastwood Rise. It is in Eastwoodbury Lane passing the Saxon built Eastwood Church, visible on the left.
Photo taken Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend
558. WJN348J
Southend Fleetline WJN348J was sold on locally in January 1983 for use as the Rochford Leisure bus, serving Clements Hall Leisure Centre. Long gone now, 348 is seen here at a Southend Rally.
Photo taken Southchurch Park East, Southend
Southend Fleetline WJN348J was sold on locally in January 1983 for use as the Rochford Leisure bus, serving Clements Hall Leisure Centre. Long gone now, 348 is seen here at a Southend Rally.
Photo taken Southchurch Park East, Southend
559. WJN348J
First of a series of shots of ex-Southend Fleetline WJN348J, now in New Zealand.
Photo taken March 2004, Napier, New Zealand
First of a series of shots of ex-Southend Fleetline WJN348J, now in New Zealand.
Photo taken March 2004, Napier, New Zealand
560. WJN348J
Still in use in Napier is ex-Southend Fleetline 348, WJN348J.
Photo taken Saturday 28 November 2009, Napier, New Zealand
Still in use in Napier is ex-Southend Fleetline 348, WJN348J.
Photo taken Saturday 28 November 2009, Napier, New Zealand
561. WJN348J
Surprisingly, many of Southend's first (J reg.) batch of Fleetlines had second lives after leaving Southend. 348, WJN348J, stayed in the Southend area, being used by Rochford Leisure to provide transport between various community centre.
Photo taken Southchurch Park East, Southend
Surprisingly, many of Southend's first (J reg.) batch of Fleetlines had second lives after leaving Southend. 348, WJN348J, stayed in the Southend area, being used by Rochford Leisure to provide transport between various community centre.
Photo taken Southchurch Park East, Southend
562. WJN348J
Since photos of Southend 348, WJN348J, first appeared on SCT61 the livery has changed from red to a more appropriate green as it is owned by Paddy O'Sullivans Irish Pub. It still looks to be well cared for.
Photo taken Wednesday 8 November 2017, Rear of Paddy O'Sullivan's Irish Pub, West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand
Since photos of Southend 348, WJN348J, first appeared on SCT61 the livery has changed from red to a more appropriate green as it is owned by Paddy O'Sullivans Irish Pub. It still looks to be well cared for.
Photo taken Wednesday 8 November 2017, Rear of Paddy O'Sullivan's Irish Pub, West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand
563. WJN349J
Southend Fleetline 349, WJN349J, outside Leigh Station on a 23a to Eastwood Rise in mid 1984. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1984 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1984, Leigh-on-Sea Station, Southend
Southend Fleetline 349, WJN349J, outside Leigh Station on a 23a to Eastwood Rise in mid 1984. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1984 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1984, Leigh-on-Sea Station, Southend
564. WJN350J
Southend Fleetline 350, WJN350J, in Southend Central Bus Station on a 7a to Lower Hockley, Dome in mid 1984. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1984 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1984, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 350, WJN350J, in Southend Central Bus Station on a 7a to Lower Hockley, Dome in mid 1984. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1984 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1984, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
565. WJN351J
Southend 351, WJN351J, a Daimler Fleetline CRL6 from 1971 with Northern Counties H49/31D bodywork.
Photo taken October 1979, Prebend Row, Darlington
Southend 351, WJN351J, a Daimler Fleetline CRL6 from 1971 with Northern Counties H49/31D bodywork.
Photo taken October 1979, Prebend Row, Darlington
566. WJN352J
Southend Fleetline 352, WJN352J, heads a line of Fleetlines waiting outside Stratford station on a rail emergency service. Two inspectors, one probably Southend, the other LT, supervise operations.
Photo taken London Stratford Station
Southend Fleetline 352, WJN352J, heads a line of Fleetlines waiting outside Stratford station on a rail emergency service. Two inspectors, one probably Southend, the other LT, supervise operations.
Photo taken London Stratford Station
567. WJN352J
South Notts Fleetline 118, WJN352J, which was formerly Southend Corporation 352.
Photo taken Monday 4 April 1983, Canal Street, Nottingham
South Notts Fleetline 118, WJN352J, which was formerly Southend Corporation 352.
Photo taken Monday 4 April 1983, Canal Street, Nottingham
568. WJN352J
Pennine Blue buses 8052, WJN352J, a former Southend Daimler Fleetline seen departing Stockport Bus Station. Pennine Blue were one of many Manchester independent operators and were ultimately taken over by First Potteries.
Photo taken Monday 23 July 1990, Stockport Bus Station
Pennine Blue buses 8052, WJN352J, a former Southend Daimler Fleetline seen departing Stockport Bus Station. Pennine Blue were one of many Manchester independent operators and were ultimately taken over by First Potteries.
Photo taken Monday 23 July 1990, Stockport Bus Station
569. WJN353J
Southend 353, WJN353J, a Daimler Fleetline CRL6 from 1971 with Northern Counties H49/31D bodywork on hire to Darlington.
Photo taken October 1979, Tubwell Row, Darlington
Southend 353, WJN353J, a Daimler Fleetline CRL6 from 1971 with Northern Counties H49/31D bodywork on hire to Darlington.
Photo taken October 1979, Tubwell Row, Darlington
570. WJN353J
Southend Fleetline 353, WJN353J, in Southend Central Bus Station on a 4 to Landwick in mid 1982. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1982 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1982, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 353, WJN353J, in Southend Central Bus Station on a 4 to Landwick in mid 1982. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1982 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1982, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
571. WJN353J
Southend Fleetline 353, WJN353J, went to South Notts in 1983 as their 115. Here it stands in Loughborough Bus Station on their Nottingham-Gotham-Loughborough service.
Photo taken 1980s, Loughborough Bus Station
Southend Fleetline 353, WJN353J, went to South Notts in 1983 as their 115. Here it stands in Loughborough Bus Station on their Nottingham-Gotham-Loughborough service.
Photo taken 1980s, Loughborough Bus Station
572. WJN354J
Southend Fleetline 354, WJN354J, and another Fleetline stand outside a very wet Shenfield station on rail replacement duty.
Photo taken Shenfield Station
Southend Fleetline 354, WJN354J, and another Fleetline stand outside a very wet Shenfield station on rail replacement duty.
Photo taken Shenfield Station
573. WJN354J
Former Southend Fleetline WJN354J was 'sold on' in 1983 to the Colchester Playbus Association and is seen here early on a gloomy January morning parked in a country lane on the outskirts of Colchester.
Photo taken January 1992, outskirts of Colchester
Former Southend Fleetline WJN354J was 'sold on' in 1983 to the Colchester Playbus Association and is seen here early on a gloomy January morning parked in a country lane on the outskirts of Colchester.
Photo taken January 1992, outskirts of Colchester
574. WJN354J
Southend Fleetline 354, WJN354J, (or at least its rear half!), now the Colchester Playbus, in the Colchester Corporation depot. This is the original livery of this vehicle.
Photo taken Colchester Depot
Southend Fleetline 354, WJN354J, (or at least its rear half!), now the Colchester Playbus, in the Colchester Corporation depot. This is the original livery of this vehicle.
Photo taken Colchester Depot
575. WJN355J
Southend Fleetline 355, WJN355J, now with Hams Travel of Flimwell, parked on the Embankment in London.
Photo taken London Victoria Embankment
Southend Fleetline 355, WJN355J, now with Hams Travel of Flimwell, parked on the Embankment in London.
Photo taken London Victoria Embankment
576. WJN356J
Southend Fleetline 356, WJN356J, in its original condition with blue roof, heads down Pier Hill on a 7 to Shoeburyness Elm Road.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
Southend Fleetline 356, WJN356J, in its original condition with blue roof, heads down Pier Hill on a 7 to Shoeburyness Elm Road.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
577. WJN356J
Southend Fleetline 356, WJN356J, now in its allover advertising livery for Victoria Circus Shopping Precinct, near the top of Prittlewell Hill on a 7 to Shoeburyness Elm Road.
Photo taken c.1975-8, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
Southend Fleetline 356, WJN356J, now in its allover advertising livery for Victoria Circus Shopping Precinct, near the top of Prittlewell Hill on a 7 to Shoeburyness Elm Road.
Photo taken c.1975-8, Prittlewell Hill, Southend
578. WJN356J
Southend Fleetline 356, WJN356J, went to Fords of Althorne for use on school contracts and their market days service, probably reaching Southend in service on the latter (its successor, a later Southend Fleetline, certainly did).
Photo taken 1980s, Southchurch Park East, Southend
Southend Fleetline 356, WJN356J, went to Fords of Althorne for use on school contracts and their market days service, probably reaching Southend in service on the latter (its successor, a later Southend Fleetline, certainly did).
Photo taken 1980s, Southchurch Park East, Southend
579. WJN357J
Southend Fleetline 357, WJN357J, in the yard of the Safeway store at Eastwood in mid 1984 which at that time this was the terminus of service 9a. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1984 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1984, Safeway Store, Eastwood, Southend
Southend Fleetline 357, WJN357J, in the yard of the Safeway store at Eastwood in mid 1984 which at that time this was the terminus of service 9a. This is one of the withdrawn vehicles reinstated during the 1984 rail strike.
Photo taken mid 1984, Safeway Store, Eastwood, Southend
580. WJN358J
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J
Photo taken 1973, Odeon, High Street, near Southend Central Station
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J
Photo taken 1973, Odeon, High Street, near Southend Central Station
581. WJN358J
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J seen here in this colourful overall advertising livery by Wheatley Taverns, promoting Circus Tavern, which it carried from November 1973 to January 1976.
Photo taken Monday 28 October 1974, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J seen here in this colourful overall advertising livery by Wheatley Taverns, promoting Circus Tavern, which it carried from November 1973 to January 1976.
Photo taken Monday 28 October 1974, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
582. WJN358J
Southend Transport 358, WJN358J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Transport 358, WJN358J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
583. WJN358J
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J, heads down Pier Hill on a 7 to Southend Kursaal. It is in fleet livery, prior to receiving an allover advertising livery for Circus Tavern.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J, heads down Pier Hill on a 7 to Southend Kursaal. It is in fleet livery, prior to receiving an allover advertising livery for Circus Tavern.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
584. WJN358J
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J, now in its allover advertising livery for Circus Tavern, in Fairfax Drive on a 29 to Southend Pier Hill.
Photo taken Fairfax Drive, Southend
Southend Fleetline 358, WJN358J, now in its allover advertising livery for Circus Tavern, in Fairfax Drive on a 29 to Southend Pier Hill.
Photo taken Fairfax Drive, Southend
585. WJN359J
Southend Fleetline 359, WJN359J, from the first batch of 26 delivered to Southend in 1971, seen at the Blue Boar, Prittlewell in unusually harsh weather for South Essex
Photo taken Thursday 13 January 1977, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
Southend Fleetline 359, WJN359J, from the first batch of 26 delivered to Southend in 1971, seen at the Blue Boar, Prittlewell in unusually harsh weather for South Essex
Photo taken Thursday 13 January 1977, The Blue Boar, Prittlewell, Southend
586. WJN359J
Former Southend Fleetline 359, WJN359J, went to Colman's of Norwich (of mustard fame) as a publicity vehicle. Here it has returned to Southend, perhaps for maintenance, and is parked in London Road garage.
Photo taken 1980s, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Former Southend Fleetline 359, WJN359J, went to Colman's of Norwich (of mustard fame) as a publicity vehicle. Here it has returned to Southend, perhaps for maintenance, and is parked in London Road garage.
Photo taken 1980s, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
587. WJN361J
Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Saturday 6 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J, on hire to Cardiff City Transport
Photo taken Saturday 6 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
588. WJN361J
Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J, at the temporary terminus of the 9a outside the warehouse of Nurdin & Peacock off Eastwoodbury Lane. Buses terminated here for a short time during major road works further along Eastwodbury Lane.
Photo taken Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend
Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J, at the temporary terminus of the 9a outside the warehouse of Nurdin & Peacock off Eastwoodbury Lane. Buses terminated here for a short time during major road works further along Eastwodbury Lane.
Photo taken Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend
589. WJN361J
Former Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J (along with 365) went to Hams Travel of near Flimwell, East Sussex.
Photo taken 1980s, London Trafalgar Square
Former Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J (along with 365) went to Hams Travel of near Flimwell, East Sussex.
Photo taken 1980s, London Trafalgar Square
590. WJN361J
Former Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J with Hams Travel of near Flimwell, East Sussex.
Photo taken 1980s
Former Southend Fleetline 361, WJN361J with Hams Travel of near Flimwell, East Sussex.
Photo taken 1980s
591. WJN362J
As well as PD3s, six Southend Fleetlines were hired to Cardiff City Transport in 1977, including 362, WJN362J.
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
As well as PD3s, six Southend Fleetlines were hired to Cardiff City Transport in 1977, including 362, WJN362J.
Photo taken Tuesday 16 August 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
592. WJN362J
A rear view of a very new Southend Fleetline 362, WJN362J.
Photo taken 1971, High Street, near Southend Central Station
A rear view of a very new Southend Fleetline 362, WJN362J.
Photo taken 1971, High Street, near Southend Central Station
593. WJN362J
Southend Fleetline 362, WJN362J, outside Leigh Station on a 23a to Eastwood Rise. Note the orange panel advertising the X1 below the drivers window.
Photo taken Leigh-on-Sea Station, Southend
Southend Fleetline 362, WJN362J, outside Leigh Station on a 23a to Eastwood Rise. Note the orange panel advertising the X1 below the drivers window.
Photo taken Leigh-on-Sea Station, Southend
594. WJN362J
Former Southend Fleetline 362, WJN362J, was one of two which went to Eagre of Gainsborough. Note that the front grill has been somewhat altered.
Photo taken 1980s, Eagre yard, Gainsborough
Former Southend Fleetline 362, WJN362J, was one of two which went to Eagre of Gainsborough. Note that the front grill has been somewhat altered.
Photo taken 1980s, Eagre yard, Gainsborough
595. WJN363J
Southend Corporation 363, WJN363J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken July 1972, Seafront, Southend
Southend Corporation 363, WJN363J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken July 1972, Seafront, Southend
596. WJN363J
A rear view of Southend Fleetline 363, WJN363J, in original condition with blue roof, in Southend Central Station Approach on a 4.
Photo taken early 1970s, Southend Central Station
A rear view of Southend Fleetline 363, WJN363J, in original condition with blue roof, in Southend Central Station Approach on a 4.
Photo taken early 1970s, Southend Central Station
597. WJN364J
Southend Fleetline 364, WJN364J, on route 66 to Shoebury Common, soon after the bus station opened.
Photo taken Sunday 26 May 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 364, WJN364J, on route 66 to Shoebury Common, soon after the bus station opened.
Photo taken Sunday 26 May 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
598. WJN364J
A location which was (and still is) rural was South Fambridge, down by the River Crouch. It had a minimal service (originally Westcliff 11, later 13) on route 7B. Here Southend Fleetline 364, WJN364J, turns in the yard of the Anchor Hotel before returning to Southend Central Station.
Photo taken South Fambridge, Rochford
A location which was (and still is) rural was South Fambridge, down by the River Crouch. It had a minimal service (originally Westcliff 11, later 13) on route 7B. Here Southend Fleetline 364, WJN364J, turns in the yard of the Anchor Hotel before returning to Southend Central Station.
Photo taken South Fambridge, Rochford
599. WJN364J
Southend Fleetline 364, WJN364J, heads a line of RTs in the close of work exodus from the Lesney factory in Rochford.
Photo taken 1980s, Lesney factory, Rochford
Southend Fleetline 364, WJN364J, heads a line of RTs in the close of work exodus from the Lesney factory in Rochford.
Photo taken 1980s, Lesney factory, Rochford
600. WJN365J
Southend Fleetline 365, WJN365J, at Leigh Elm Hotel on a Boxing Day 400 to London Kings Cross. Another Fleetline, 367, follows as a relief. It was relatively unusual for the 1971 Fleetlines to be used on these Boxing Day services, which at that time normally used 1972 vehicles.
Photo taken Elm Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend Fleetline 365, WJN365J, at Leigh Elm Hotel on a Boxing Day 400 to London Kings Cross. Another Fleetline, 367, follows as a relief. It was relatively unusual for the 1971 Fleetlines to be used on these Boxing Day services, which at that time normally used 1972 vehicles.
Photo taken Elm Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea
601. WJN365J
Southend took delivery of the first Fleetlines in 1971. Due to a misunderstanding, they arrived with blue roofs much to the annoyance of a certain DSG. This is 365, WJN365J, attracting attention after arrival at London road garage.
Photo taken c.May 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend took delivery of the first Fleetlines in 1971. Due to a misunderstanding, they arrived with blue roofs much to the annoyance of a certain DSG. This is 365, WJN365J, attracting attention after arrival at London road garage.
Photo taken c.May 1971, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
602. WJN366J
Southend Fleetline 366, WJN366J, in its original condition with blue roof, at the roundabout outside Victoria Station on a 7b to Southend Pier Hill.
Photo taken 1970s, Victoria Circus, Southend
Southend Fleetline 366, WJN366J, in its original condition with blue roof, at the roundabout outside Victoria Station on a 7b to Southend Pier Hill.
Photo taken 1970s, Victoria Circus, Southend
603. WJN366J
Southend Fleetline 366, WJN366J, at Leigh Elm Hotel on a Boxing Day 400 for Southend Central Station.
Photo taken 1970s, Elm Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea
Southend Fleetline 366, WJN366J, at Leigh Elm Hotel on a Boxing Day 400 for Southend Central Station.
Photo taken 1970s, Elm Hotel, Leigh-on-Sea
604. WJN366J
Southend Fleetline - looks like 366, WJN366J - in a scrapyard in Carlton.
Photo taken 1995, Carlton
Southend Fleetline - looks like 366, WJN366J - in a scrapyard in Carlton.
Photo taken 1995, Carlton
605. WJN367J
Southend Corporation 367, WJN367J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken July 1973, Victoria Circus Underpass, Southend
Southend Corporation 367, WJN367J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken July 1973, Victoria Circus Underpass, Southend
606. WJN367J
Heavy snowfalls are fairly rare in south Essex but tend to cause chaos when they do occur. This is the first of 4 photos showing how Southend Fleetline 367, WJN367J, got into trouble en route to Canewdon and Southend on the 10.
Photo taken Creeksea Ferry Road, Ballards Gore, Rochford
Heavy snowfalls are fairly rare in south Essex but tend to cause chaos when they do occur. This is the first of 4 photos showing how Southend Fleetline 367, WJN367J, got into trouble en route to Canewdon and Southend on the 10.
Photo taken Creeksea Ferry Road, Ballards Gore, Rochford
607. WJN367J
Former Southend Fleetline 367, WJN367J, also went to Eagre and is seen here at Gainsborough Bus Station. Again, the front grill has been altered and the centre exit removed.
Photo taken 1980s, Gainsborough Bus Station
Former Southend Fleetline 367, WJN367J, also went to Eagre and is seen here at Gainsborough Bus Station. Again, the front grill has been altered and the centre exit removed.
Photo taken 1980s, Gainsborough Bus Station
608. WJN368J
Southend Fleetline 368, WJN368J, outside the Plough and Sail at Paglesham on a 10.
Photo taken Paglesham
Southend Fleetline 368, WJN368J, outside the Plough and Sail at Paglesham on a 10.
Photo taken Paglesham
609. WJN368J
Southend 368, WJN368J, one of three Fleetlines (the others were 378 and 380) which went to City of Oxford and seen here in the centre of Oxford on the Park & Ride service in March 1987.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1987, Cornmarket Street, Oxford
Southend 368, WJN368J, one of three Fleetlines (the others were 378 and 380) which went to City of Oxford and seen here in the centre of Oxford on the Park & Ride service in March 1987.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 1987, Cornmarket Street, Oxford
610. WJN368J
Southend 368, WJN368J, later returned nearer home, when it was acquired by Castle Point of Hadleigh.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 November 1989, St. Edwards Way, Romford
Southend 368, WJN368J, later returned nearer home, when it was acquired by Castle Point of Hadleigh.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 November 1989, St. Edwards Way, Romford
611. WJN368J
Ex-Southend Fleetline WJN368J with S&M coaches, in the late 1980s once it returned from Oxford. Now this bus is reported alive and well in Auckland, New Zealand as a tourist bus
Ex-Southend Fleetline WJN368J with S&M coaches, in the late 1980s once it returned from Oxford. Now this bus is reported alive and well in Auckland, New Zealand as a tourist bus
612. WJN370J
Another rural location, the Sutton Schools terminus of route 9b, with Southend Fleetline 370, WJN370J, waiting to return to Southend Central Bus Station.
Photo taken Sutton Schools, Southend
Another rural location, the Sutton Schools terminus of route 9b, with Southend Fleetline 370, WJN370J, waiting to return to Southend Central Bus Station.
Photo taken Sutton Schools, Southend
613. WJN370J
Southed Fleetline 370, WJN370J, when new at the stand opposite the Kursaal on a 7 to Hockley Station.
Photo taken c.1971, Kursaal, Southend
Southed Fleetline 370, WJN370J, when new at the stand opposite the Kursaal on a 7 to Hockley Station.
Photo taken c.1971, Kursaal, Southend
614. WJN370J
Southend open top Fleetline 370, WJN370J, outside the Kursaal on a 67 to Shoeburyness East Beach in May 1986. It displays the "Diverted via Special Route" blind, but this is not Carnival Day, which is in August. More likely Air Show Day, when the Sea Front Services are also disrupted. However, it looks as if the wrong destination is shown as it appears to be heading west, rather than east towards Shoebury!
Photo taken Monday 26 May 1986, Kursaal, Southend
Southend open top Fleetline 370, WJN370J, outside the Kursaal on a 67 to Shoeburyness East Beach in May 1986. It displays the "Diverted via Special Route" blind, but this is not Carnival Day, which is in August. More likely Air Show Day, when the Sea Front Services are also disrupted. However, it looks as if the wrong destination is shown as it appears to be heading west, rather than east towards Shoebury!
Photo taken Monday 26 May 1986, Kursaal, Southend
615. WJN371J
Southend Corporation 371, WJN371J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken September 1971, Marine Parade, bottom of Pier Hill, Southend
Southend Corporation 371, WJN371J, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken September 1971, Marine Parade, bottom of Pier Hill, Southend
616. WJN371J
Southend open top Fleetline 371, WJN371J, on a 67 for Shoeburyness East Beach in High Street on a Carnival Day diversion in August 1985.
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 1985, High Street, Southend
Southend open top Fleetline 371, WJN371J, on a 67 for Shoeburyness East Beach in High Street on a Carnival Day diversion in August 1985.
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 1985, High Street, Southend
617. WJN371J
Southend open top Fleetline 901 (old 371) WJN371J, in the blue and white livery it carried at the end of its life. Parked in the depot in January 1990, apparently withdrawn and cannibalised.
Photo taken January 1990, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend open top Fleetline 901 (old 371) WJN371J, in the blue and white livery it carried at the end of its life. Parked in the depot in January 1990, apparently withdrawn and cannibalised.
Photo taken January 1990, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
618. WJN372J
Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, looking very new and shiny.
Photo taken 1971, Kursaal, Southend
Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, looking very new and shiny.
Photo taken 1971, Kursaal, Southend
619. WJN372J
A second view of a very new Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J.
Photo taken 1971, Hockley Spa
A second view of a very new Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J.
Photo taken 1971, Hockley Spa
620. WJN372J
Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, in original condition with blue roof, at Wallasea Island with a 12 returning to Southend Pier Hill.
Photo taken Wallasea Island
Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, in original condition with blue roof, at Wallasea Island with a 12 returning to Southend Pier Hill.
Photo taken Wallasea Island
621. WJN372J
Former Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, converted to open-top in 1980, and seen here later with Applebys.
Photo taken Foreshore Road, Scarborough
Former Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, converted to open-top in 1980, and seen here later with Applebys.
Photo taken Foreshore Road, Scarborough
622. WJN372J
Former Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, in service with Applebys on the Scarborough sea front open top service.
Photo taken Thursday 16 August 1990, Sandside, South Bay, Scarborough
Former Southend Fleetline 372, WJN372J, in service with Applebys on the Scarborough sea front open top service.
Photo taken Thursday 16 August 1990, Sandside, South Bay, Scarborough
623. WJN373J
Southend open top Fleetline 373, WJN373J, on Marine Parade east of the Kursaal on a 68 to Shoeburyness East Beach in June 1986.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1986, Marine Parade, Southend
Southend open top Fleetline 373, WJN373J, on Marine Parade east of the Kursaal on a 68 to Shoeburyness East Beach in June 1986.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1986, Marine Parade, Southend
624. WJN373J
The first batch of Fleetlines was delivered in 1971 and these were to be Southend's standard new double decker for the next ten years. An error by the builders resulted in some of this first batch having the roofs painted blue, instead of the correct cream. One of the vehicles with blue roofs, 373, WJN373J, is at Thorpe Bay Corner on route 8.
Photo taken Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
The first batch of Fleetlines was delivered in 1971 and these were to be Southend's standard new double decker for the next ten years. An error by the builders resulted in some of this first batch having the roofs painted blue, instead of the correct cream. One of the vehicles with blue roofs, 373, WJN373J, is at Thorpe Bay Corner on route 8.
Photo taken Thorpe Bay Corner, Southend
625. WJN373J
Southend open top Fleetline 373, WJN373J, in the revised livery it carried for the 1987 season only. It has just passed the top of Seaway coach park on a 67 to Highlands Thames Drive on 25th May 1987. The "Diverted via Special Route" blind is displayed, but it is not Carnival Day, probably Air Show Day.
Photo taken Monday 25 May 1987, Seaway, Southend
Southend open top Fleetline 373, WJN373J, in the revised livery it carried for the 1987 season only. It has just passed the top of Seaway coach park on a 67 to Highlands Thames Drive on 25th May 1987. The "Diverted via Special Route" blind is displayed, but it is not Carnival Day, probably Air Show Day.
Photo taken Monday 25 May 1987, Seaway, Southend
626. WJN373J
Southend open top Fleetline 903 (old 373), WJN373J, in its final blue and white livery, near the Kursaal on a 67 for Shoeburyness East Beach in August 1988.
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 1988, Kursaal, Southend
Southend open top Fleetline 903 (old 373), WJN373J, in its final blue and white livery, near the Kursaal on a 67 for Shoeburyness East Beach in August 1988.
Photo taken Sunday 14 August 1988, Kursaal, Southend
627. WJN373J
Former Southend Fleetline 373, WJN373J, converted to open-top in 1980, and seen here later with Applebys
Photo taken Foreshore Road, Scarborough
Former Southend Fleetline 373, WJN373J, converted to open-top in 1980, and seen here later with Applebys
Photo taken Foreshore Road, Scarborough
628. WJN3??J
Another ex-Southend Fleetline with S&M of Benfleet, but derelict and in use
Photo taken c.1990
Another ex-Southend Fleetline with S&M of Benfleet, but derelict and in use
Photo taken c.1990
629. GHJ375L
Southend Fleetline 375, GHJ375L at Southend Central Bus Station on a 7 to Shoeburyness Sportsman.
Photo taken early 1980s, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 375, GHJ375L at Southend Central Bus Station on a 7 to Shoeburyness Sportsman.
Photo taken early 1980s, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
630. GHJ376L
Southend Fleetline 376, GHJ376L, when fairly new in Southend Central Bus Station on a short working of the 12 to Rochford Town Centre. A Fleetline of the 1971 batch with blue roof stands behind it on the 9.
Photo taken 1970s, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 376, GHJ376L, when fairly new in Southend Central Bus Station on a short working of the 12 to Rochford Town Centre. A Fleetline of the 1971 batch with blue roof stands behind it on the 9.
Photo taken 1970s, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
631. GHJ377L
Southend Corporation 377, GHJ377L, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken July 1973, Seafront, Southend
Southend Corporation 377, GHJ377L, Daimler Fleetline / NCME.
Photo taken July 1973, Seafront, Southend
632. GHJ377L
Southend Fleetline 377, GHJ377L, seen in the aftermath of a collision with one of the Southend Leopards which rolled down the station approach, allowing it to cross the High Street and into 377.
Photo taken Saturday 9 March 1974, High Street, Southend
Southend Fleetline 377, GHJ377L, seen in the aftermath of a collision with one of the Southend Leopards which rolled down the station approach, allowing it to cross the High Street and into 377.
Photo taken Saturday 9 March 1974, High Street, Southend
633. GHJ378
Southend Fleetline 378, GHJ378L, outside Wickford station with a Boxing Day 251 to Southend Central Bus Station.
Photo taken 1970s, Wickford Station
Southend Fleetline 378, GHJ378L, outside Wickford station with a Boxing Day 251 to Southend Central Bus Station.
Photo taken 1970s, Wickford Station
634. GHJ378L
Southend Fleetline 378, GHJ378L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, outside Leigh station on a 23 to Eastwood Belgrave Road. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Leigh-on-Sea Station
Southend Fleetline 378, GHJ378L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, outside Leigh station on a 23 to Eastwood Belgrave Road. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Leigh-on-Sea Station
635. GHJ378L
Southend Fleetline 378, GHJ378L, with Kime of Folkingham
Photo taken c.1991/2, Folkingham, near Sleaford
Southend Fleetline 378, GHJ378L, with Kime of Folkingham
Photo taken c.1991/2, Folkingham, near Sleaford
636. GHJ379L
Southend Fleetline 379, GHJ379L, at Pier Hill on a Boxing Day 2 to Romford St. Edwards Way.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
Southend Fleetline 379, GHJ379L, at Pier Hill on a Boxing Day 2 to Romford St. Edwards Way.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
637. GHJ380L
From 1971 onwards, Southend Transport operated special services on Boxing Day, including routes outside their normal area. For a number of years this included an hourly operation to Wickford over part of ENOC's famous 251 route. 380, GHJ380L, waits to leave Central Bus Station on Boxing Day 1974.
Photo taken Thursday 26 December 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
From 1971 onwards, Southend Transport operated special services on Boxing Day, including routes outside their normal area. For a number of years this included an hourly operation to Wickford over part of ENOC's famous 251 route. 380, GHJ380L, waits to leave Central Bus Station on Boxing Day 1974.
Photo taken Thursday 26 December 1974, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
638. GHJ380L
Southend Fleetline 380, GHJ380L, on a private hire returning from the Derby, passes Balham railway station.
Photo taken Balham Station
Southend Fleetline 380, GHJ380L, on a private hire returning from the Derby, passes Balham railway station.
Photo taken Balham Station
639. GHJ380L
Southend Fleetline 380, GHJ380L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, at Rayleigh station on an 8 to Southend Central Bus Station. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Rayleigh Station
Southend Fleetline 380, GHJ380L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, at Rayleigh station on an 8 to Southend Central Bus Station. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Rayleigh Station
640. GHJ380L
Former Southend Fleetline 380, GHJ380L, now City of Oxford 380, in the centre of Oxford on a 2B to Kidlington.
Photo taken Cornmarket Street, Oxford
Former Southend Fleetline 380, GHJ380L, now City of Oxford 380, in the centre of Oxford on a 2B to Kidlington.
Photo taken Cornmarket Street, Oxford
641. GHJ381
Southend Fleetline 381, GHJ381L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, leaves Central Bus Station on a 8 for Rayleigh Station. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds and, unique to this bus, the much larger size crest.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 381, GHJ381L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, leaves Central Bus Station on a 8 for Rayleigh Station. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds and, unique to this bus, the much larger size crest.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
642. GHJ382L
From 1971 onwards, Southend Transport operated special services on Boxing Day, including routes outside their normal area. The most successful by far of the out of area routes was the 400 to Kings Cross, running every two hours over the normally ENOC operated route. It was always operated by the newest double deckers in the fleet, such as 382, GHJ382L, seen here on layover between journeys, and sometimes required duplication - helped by the absence of any train services from Southend to London on Boxing Day!
Photo taken Sunday 26 December 1976, York Way, London Kings Cross
From 1971 onwards, Southend Transport operated special services on Boxing Day, including routes outside their normal area. The most successful by far of the out of area routes was the 400 to Kings Cross, running every two hours over the normally ENOC operated route. It was always operated by the newest double deckers in the fleet, such as 382, GHJ382L, seen here on layover between journeys, and sometimes required duplication - helped by the absence of any train services from Southend to London on Boxing Day!
Photo taken Sunday 26 December 1976, York Way, London Kings Cross
643. GHJ382L
Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, in Central Bus Station on a 12 to Wallasey Island. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, in Central Bus Station on a 12 to Wallasey Island. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
644. GHJ382L
Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, runs round the Kings Cross one way system as it arrives with a Boxing Day 400.
Photo taken Gray's Inn Road, London Kings Cross
Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, runs round the Kings Cross one way system as it arrives with a Boxing Day 400.
Photo taken Gray's Inn Road, London Kings Cross
645. GHJ382L
Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, parked in Central Bus Station. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, parked in Central Bus Station. Note the modified livery with black window surrounds.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
646. GHJ382L
Believed to be Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, on a rail substitution service in late May, early June 1978
Photo taken May/June 1978, Station Road, Chingford
Believed to be Southend Fleetline 382, GHJ382L, on a rail substitution service in late May, early June 1978
Photo taken May/June 1978, Station Road, Chingford
647. GHJ382L
Some of the second (L reg.) batch of Southend Fleetlines also had second lives. Here completely anonymous 382, GHJ382L, is with Jubilee of Stevenage on what looks like a party outing in Maidstone’s rather gloomy bus station.
Photo taken 1980s, Maidstone Bus Station
Some of the second (L reg.) batch of Southend Fleetlines also had second lives. Here completely anonymous 382, GHJ382L, is with Jubilee of Stevenage on what looks like a party outing in Maidstone’s rather gloomy bus station.
Photo taken 1980s, Maidstone Bus Station
648. GHJ383L
Southend Fleetline 383, GHJ383L, leaves Pier Hill terminus with a 29 to Eastwood Belgrave Road. In the background are Southend PD3 336 on the 3A and an Eastern National FLF6LX on the 2, looks like 2919, AEV813F.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
Southend Fleetline 383, GHJ383L, leaves Pier Hill terminus with a 29 to Eastwood Belgrave Road. In the background are Southend PD3 336 on the 3A and an Eastern National FLF6LX on the 2, looks like 2919, AEV813F.
Photo taken Pier Hill, Southend
649. GHJ383L
Southend Fleetline 383, GHJ383L, apparently not refurbished but still with the modified livery with black window surrounds. Seen at the Anne Boleyn, Rochford, turning off on its way to Sutton Schools on a 9B. Despite this the blind shows Southend Central Bus Station!
Photo taken The Anne Boleyn, Rochford
Southend Fleetline 383, GHJ383L, apparently not refurbished but still with the modified livery with black window surrounds. Seen at the Anne Boleyn, Rochford, turning off on its way to Sutton Schools on a 9B. Despite this the blind shows Southend Central Bus Station!
Photo taken The Anne Boleyn, Rochford
650. GHJ384L
Southend 384, GHJ384L, on the infrequent 7A service from Lower Hockley, Dome Caravan Site to Southend.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Lower Road, Ashingdon, near Rochford
Southend 384, GHJ384L, on the infrequent 7A service from Lower Hockley, Dome Caravan Site to Southend.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Lower Road, Ashingdon, near Rochford
651. GHJ384L
Ex-Southend Fleetline 384, GHJ384L, with Glantawe Coaches of Pontardawe, a Welsh village in the Swansea valley. It was photographed around 1998 providing a free bus service to Clydach market in another village in the valley, but nearer to Swansea.
Photo taken c. 1998
Ex-Southend Fleetline 384, GHJ384L, with Glantawe Coaches of Pontardawe, a Welsh village in the Swansea valley. It was photographed around 1998 providing a free bus service to Clydach market in another village in the valley, but nearer to Swansea.
Photo taken c. 1998
652. GHJ384L
Former Southend Corporation Daimler Fleetline 384, GHJ384L, a 1972 delivery with Northern Counties body in use as a tourist information office at Leicester Forest motorway services
Photo taken August 2000, Leicester Forest Motorway Services
Former Southend Corporation Daimler Fleetline 384, GHJ384L, a 1972 delivery with Northern Counties body in use as a tourist information office at Leicester Forest motorway services
Photo taken August 2000, Leicester Forest Motorway Services
653. GHJ384L
Another of Southend's second (L reg.) batch of Fleetlines, 384, GHJ384L, also with Jubilee of Stevenage, at Stevenage Bus Station on one of their local routes.
Photo taken 1980s, Stevenage Bus Station
Another of Southend's second (L reg.) batch of Fleetlines, 384, GHJ384L, also with Jubilee of Stevenage, at Stevenage Bus Station on one of their local routes.
Photo taken 1980s, Stevenage Bus Station
654. GHJ385L
Southend Fleetline 385, GHJ385L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, parked in Central Bus Station between duties on the 1.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 385, GHJ385L, as refurbished by Southend Transport, parked in Central Bus Station between duties on the 1.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
655. GHJ385L
Southend Fleetline 385, GHJ385L, at the Bell Hotel on a Boxing Day 11 returning to Southend Victoria Circus.
Photo taken Bell Hotel, Southend
Southend Fleetline 385, GHJ385L, at the Bell Hotel on a Boxing Day 11 returning to Southend Victoria Circus.
Photo taken Bell Hotel, Southend
656. GHJ385L
One of Southend's second batch of Fleetlines, 385, GHJ385L, went to Filers of Ilfracombe, from the sticker in the blind box, for use on school services.
Photo taken 1980s, Ilfracombe
One of Southend's second batch of Fleetlines, 385, GHJ385L, went to Filers of Ilfracombe, from the sticker in the blind box, for use on school services.
Photo taken 1980s, Ilfracombe
657. JEH179K
Southend Transport 303, JEH179K. New to Potteries Motor Traction Company, 179, in January 1972. To City of Oxford Motor Services (679) in the 80s, then to Southend c.1986.
Photo taken June 1986, Southend
Southend Transport 303, JEH179K. New to Potteries Motor Traction Company, 179, in January 1972. To City of Oxford Motor Services (679) in the 80s, then to Southend c.1986.
Photo taken June 1986, Southend
658. JTD387P
Seen at work with Appleby is former Southend Daimler Fleetline 387, JTD 387P, a 1975 example with Northern Counties body and Leyland engine.
Photo taken 1991, Corner Cafe, North Bay, Scarborough
Seen at work with Appleby is former Southend Daimler Fleetline 387, JTD 387P, a 1975 example with Northern Counties body and Leyland engine.
Photo taken 1991, Corner Cafe, North Bay, Scarborough
659. JTD389P
Three P reg. Southend Fleetlines went to Ensign for use on their service 348 from Romford, which required low height vehicles. Here 389, JTD389P, as Ensign 589, enters Lakeside Bus Station on the 348.
Photo taken Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
Three P reg. Southend Fleetlines went to Ensign for use on their service 348 from Romford, which required low height vehicles. Here 389, JTD389P, as Ensign 589, enters Lakeside Bus Station on the 348.
Photo taken Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
660. JTD390P
This former Southend open top Fleetline, JTD390P, was seen in the yard of Trevor Wigley, the Carlton breaker/dealer, in early August 2000.
Photo taken August 2000, Carlton
This former Southend open top Fleetline, JTD390P, was seen in the yard of Trevor Wigley, the Carlton breaker/dealer, in early August 2000.
Photo taken August 2000, Carlton
661. JTD393P
Former Southend Fleetline 393, JTD393P, was another with Ensign, as their 593. Here it is parked in the bus park alongside Romford station (which is in the background) perhaps while working on a rail replacement service.
Photo taken Romford Station
Former Southend Fleetline 393, JTD393P, was another with Ensign, as their 593. Here it is parked in the bus park alongside Romford station (which is in the background) perhaps while working on a rail replacement service.
Photo taken Romford Station
662. JTD393P
Former Southend Fleetline 393, JTD393P, later passed from Ensign to R&I Buses at Milton Keynes and it is seen here near the bus station of that town, presumably (if the card in the windscreen is to be believed) on route 420.
Photo taken Milton Keynes
Former Southend Fleetline 393, JTD393P, later passed from Ensign to R&I Buses at Milton Keynes and it is seen here near the bus station of that town, presumably (if the card in the windscreen is to be believed) on route 420.
Photo taken Milton Keynes
663. JTD394P
The third of Ensign's ex-Southend Fleetlines, 394, JTD394P, as Ensign 594. It is approaching Romford station on the 348.
Photo taken South Street, Romford
The third of Ensign's ex-Southend Fleetlines, 394, JTD394P, as Ensign 594. It is approaching Romford station on the 348.
Photo taken South Street, Romford
664. JTD395P
Ex-Southend Fleetline JTD395P, now owned by Canvey Museum and under restoration in the work shop. Best shot I could get!
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 2011, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
Ex-Southend Fleetline JTD395P, now owned by Canvey Museum and under restoration in the work shop. Best shot I could get!
Photo taken Saturday 3 December 2011, Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island
665. JTD397P
An unusual working for Southend Fleetline 397, JTD397P, on a 67 for Highlands Boulevard. This is clearly going via a diverted route as otherwise he would get stuck under the pier bridge!
Photo taken Kursaal, Southend
An unusual working for Southend Fleetline 397, JTD397P, on a 67 for Highlands Boulevard. This is clearly going via a diverted route as otherwise he would get stuck under the pier bridge!
Photo taken Kursaal, Southend
666. JTD397P
Southend Fleetline JTD397P was sold on to Ensignbus who operated it as their 597, then sold it for scrap - it is seen here in the muddy yard of PVS Barnsley
Photo taken c1996, PVS Barnsley
Southend Fleetline JTD397P was sold on to Ensignbus who operated it as their 597, then sold it for scrap - it is seen here in the muddy yard of PVS Barnsley
Photo taken c1996, PVS Barnsley
667. KUC949P
Southend Transport 319, KUC949P, Daimler Fleetline/MCW, ex-London Transport DMS1949, new in 1975 and to Southend in 1984.
Photo taken May 1985, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
Southend Transport 319, KUC949P, Daimler Fleetline/MCW, ex-London Transport DMS1949, new in 1975 and to Southend in 1984.
Photo taken May 1985, SCT Garage, London Road, Southend
668. KUC949P
A second shot taken in the snow in January 1987, this one of Southend 319, KUC949P, originally London Transport DMS1949.
Photo taken Tuesday 13 January 1987, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
A second shot taken in the snow in January 1987, this one of Southend 319, KUC949P, originally London Transport DMS1949.
Photo taken Tuesday 13 January 1987, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
669. JTD387P
Former Southend Fleetline 387, JTD387P, went to Applebys, by whom it was converted to open top. It is seen here on their sea front service at Scarborough.
Photo taken 1980s, Foreshore Road, Scarborough
Former Southend Fleetline 387, JTD387P, went to Applebys, by whom it was converted to open top. It is seen here on their sea front service at Scarborough.
Photo taken 1980s, Foreshore Road, Scarborough
670. JTD391P
Southend 391, JTD391P, was a Daimler CRL6 Fleetline with a Northern Counties H49/31D body, new in April 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 10 April 1976, Freckleton Street, Wigan
Southend 391, JTD391P, was a Daimler CRL6 Fleetline with a Northern Counties H49/31D body, new in April 1976.
Photo taken Saturday 10 April 1976, Freckleton Street, Wigan
671. JTD391P
Southend Fleetline 211, JTD391P. originally 391.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Fleetline 211, JTD391P. originally 391.
Photo taken Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
672. JTD395P
Southend Transport 395, Daimler Fleetline CRL6-33 JTD395P with Northern Counties H49/31D body, basks in the sun.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 1979, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Transport 395, Daimler Fleetline CRL6-33 JTD395P with Northern Counties H49/31D body, basks in the sun.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 1979, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
673. JTD395P
Southend Transport 395, Daimler Fleetline CRL6-33 JTD395P with Northern Counties H49/31D body, basks in the sun. A little damage to the body bottom below the fuel tank filler is evident.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 1979, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
Southend Transport 395, Daimler Fleetline CRL6-33 JTD395P with Northern Counties H49/31D body, basks in the sun. A little damage to the body bottom below the fuel tank filler is evident.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 1979, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
674. JTD395P
Former Southend 395, JTD395P, Daimler Fleetline with NCME body new in 1976 converted to open top, seen here parked awaiting next turn of duty to Paignton Zoo.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 2007, Avenue Road, Torquay
Former Southend 395, JTD395P, Daimler Fleetline with NCME body new in 1976 converted to open top, seen here parked awaiting next turn of duty to Paignton Zoo.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 2007, Avenue Road, Torquay
675. UTD203T
In common with other vehicles purchased for the coach fleet, Leyland Leopard UTD203T, Southend Transport 203, was often employed on local, low-frequency rural scheduled services, such as here on route 12 to Wallasea Island via Stambridge and Canewdon. At Wallasea it connected with the privately-run boat ferry to Burnham-on-Crouch.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 1979, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
In common with other vehicles purchased for the coach fleet, Leyland Leopard UTD203T, Southend Transport 203, was often employed on local, low-frequency rural scheduled services, such as here on route 12 to Wallasea Island via Stambridge and Canewdon. At Wallasea it connected with the privately-run boat ferry to Burnham-on-Crouch.
Photo taken Monday 7 May 1979, Central Bus Station, York Road, Southend
676. XTE227V
With all the worries about global warming, a reminder of what we are missing! Southend 227, XTE227V, seen in January 1987, at the start of what would have been a difficult journey to Shoeburyness via the narrow roads around Great Wakering
Photo taken Tuesday 13 January 1987, Southchurch Road, Southend
With all the worries about global warming, a reminder of what we are missing! Southend 227, XTE227V, seen in January 1987, at the start of what would have been a difficult journey to Shoeburyness via the narrow roads around Great Wakering
Photo taken Tuesday 13 January 1987, Southchurch Road, Southend
677. XTE230V
Another sad sight - a former Southend Fleetline (believed to be 230 - XTE230V) seen in the yard of Hardwick (breaker), Carlton.
Photo taken August 2000, Carlton
Another sad sight - a former Southend Fleetline (believed to be 230 - XTE230V) seen in the yard of Hardwick (breaker), Carlton.
Photo taken August 2000, Carlton
678. MRJ233W
Former Southend Leyland Fleetline 233 MRJ233W, now restored by Ensign, in single-door format. At Lakeside Bus Station during the Ensign Vintage Running Day.
Photo taken Saturday 7 December 2013, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
Former Southend Leyland Fleetline 233 MRJ233W, now restored by Ensign, in single-door format. At Lakeside Bus Station during the Ensign Vintage Running Day.
Photo taken Saturday 7 December 2013, Lakeside Bus Station, Thurrock
679. XTE228V
Ex-Southend Daimler Fleetline XTE228V, apparently available for preservation if anyone wants to take up the challenge.
Photo taken Tuesday 15 August 2006, Bradford
Ex-Southend Daimler Fleetline XTE228V, apparently available for preservation if anyone wants to take up the challenge.
Photo taken Tuesday 15 August 2006, Bradford
680. MRJ231W
One of two shots of former Southend Transport 231, MRJ231W, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Fleetline, in use as a mobile exhibition unit for a company selling electrical goods.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 2010, Thornton le Dale Country Show
One of two shots of former Southend Transport 231, MRJ231W, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Fleetline, in use as a mobile exhibition unit for a company selling electrical goods.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 2010, Thornton le Dale Country Show
681. MRJ231W
One of two shots of former Southend Transport 231, MRJ231W, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Fleetline, in use as a mobile exhibition unit for a company selling electrical goods.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 2010, Thornton le Dale Country Show
One of two shots of former Southend Transport 231, MRJ231W, a Northern Counties bodied Leyland Fleetline, in use as a mobile exhibition unit for a company selling electrical goods.
Photo taken Wednesday 4 August 2010, Thornton le Dale Country Show
682. MRJ233W
Former Southend Transport Fleetline MRJ233W, preserved by Stephensons. Seen at Shoeburyness East Beach on route 14 on the special running day held on September 1st.
Photo taken Saturday 1 September 2007, East Beach, Shoeburyness
Former Southend Transport Fleetline MRJ233W, preserved by Stephensons. Seen at Shoeburyness East Beach on route 14 on the special running day held on September 1st.
Photo taken Saturday 1 September 2007, East Beach, Shoeburyness
683. MRJ233W
One of Southend's W reg. Fleetlines, 233, MRJ233W, is now with Stephenson's of Essex and has been restored by them to Southend livery. It is seen here at Shoebury East Beach on service 7 as part of the Southend Running Day on 1st January 2010.
Photo taken Friday 1 January 2010, East Beach, Shoeburyness
One of Southend's W reg. Fleetlines, 233, MRJ233W, is now with Stephenson's of Essex and has been restored by them to Southend livery. It is seen here at Shoebury East Beach on service 7 as part of the Southend Running Day on 1st January 2010.
Photo taken Friday 1 January 2010, East Beach, Shoeburyness
684. MRJ241W
Former Southend Transport Daimler Fleetline MRJ241W, their next to last new delivery in 1981.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 March 2013, St Paul's Church, Weston-super-Mare
Former Southend Transport Daimler Fleetline MRJ241W, their next to last new delivery in 1981.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 March 2013, St Paul's Church, Weston-super-Mare