SCT '61 Photo Index
Thomas Tilling
Thomas Tilling
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1. KLA91
Tillings AEC Regal III KLA91, new in 1949, in 1951 ex-Hearn, one of five Tilling Regals rebodied in 1957 by ECW FC24F.
Photo taken Newbridge, Dartmoor
Tillings AEC Regal III KLA91, new in 1949, in 1951 ex-Hearn, one of five Tilling Regals rebodied in 1957 by ECW FC24F.
Photo taken Newbridge, Dartmoor
3. LYM731
Tillings LYM731, which unusually is an AEC Regal IV built in 1952 and rebodied by ECW in 1960.
Photo taken Princes Street, Edinburgh
Tillings LYM731, which unusually is an AEC Regal IV built in 1952 and rebodied by ECW in 1960.
Photo taken Princes Street, Edinburgh
5. LYM730
Tilling Regal LYM730, a 1952 AEC Regal IV with ECW coach body
Photo taken Parliament Square, London
Tilling Regal LYM730, a 1952 AEC Regal IV with ECW coach body
Photo taken Parliament Square, London
6. LYM731
Tilling LYM731, one of a batch of five AEC Regal IV's from 1952, rebodied by ECW in 1960. It was withdrawn in 1964.
Tilling LYM731, one of a batch of five AEC Regal IV's from 1952, rebodied by ECW in 1960. It was withdrawn in 1964.
7. LYM732
Former Tilling LYM732, an AEC Regal rebodied by ECW in 1960, seen here with Denyers.
Photo taken c. June 1971
Former Tilling LYM732, an AEC Regal rebodied by ECW in 1960, seen here with Denyers.
Photo taken c. June 1971
8. LYM732
Tilling LYM732, a 1952 AEC Regal IV with ECW coach body, seen here with its original body. It was rebodied by ECW in 1960.
Photo taken 1954
Tilling LYM732, a 1952 AEC Regal IV with ECW coach body, seen here with its original body. It was rebodied by ECW in 1960.
Photo taken 1954
9. MXB733
Tilling MXB733 in very sad condition - this was one of a batch that were rebuilt in 1952 using parts from ex-Bristol Tramways AEC Regals and given a new ECW FC35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, Prittlewell, Southend
Tilling MXB733 in very sad condition - this was one of a batch that were rebuilt in 1952 using parts from ex-Bristol Tramways AEC Regals and given a new ECW FC35F body.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1975, Prittlewell, Southend
10. MXB733
Tilling AEC Regal MXB733, after restoration
Photo taken May 1997, Southchurch Park, Southend
Tilling AEC Regal MXB733, after restoration
Photo taken May 1997, Southchurch Park, Southend
11. MXB740
Eastern National 201, MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1963, seen on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Lifstan Way/Greenways, Southend
Eastern National 201, MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1963, seen on hire to the Royal Mail for Christmas parcel deliveries in Southend.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Lifstan Way/Greenways, Southend
12. MXB740
Tillings MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F new in 1952, photographed in Devon in 1956. In 1963 the coach passed to Eastern National.
Photo taken 1956, Devon
Tillings MXB740, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F new in 1952, photographed in Devon in 1956. In 1963 the coach passed to Eastern National.
Photo taken 1956, Devon
13. MXB741
MXB741, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body originally with Tilling (for American Express tours), transferred to Eastern National in 1963 where it was numbered 042, then 202 before being withdrawn in 1965.
MXB741, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body originally with Tilling (for American Express tours), transferred to Eastern National in 1963 where it was numbered 042, then 202 before being withdrawn in 1965.
14. MXB743
Tilling Transport MXB743,a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body new in 1952, carrying Thos Cook & Son nameplate in this photo
Photo taken Northdown Street, London Kings Cross
Tilling Transport MXB743,a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body new in 1952, carrying Thos Cook & Son nameplate in this photo
Photo taken Northdown Street, London Kings Cross
15. MXB744
Eastern National BD205, MXB744, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1961/2.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Shakespeare Drive/Fairfax Drive, Southend
Eastern National BD205, MXB744, a Bristol LL6G with ECW FC35F body from 1952, ex Tillings Transport in 1961/2.
Photo taken Wednesday 23 December 1964, Shakespeare Drive/Fairfax Drive, Southend
16. OJJ750
Super Coaches, Upminster OJJ750, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body which had been new in March 1954 to Tillings Transport, London and passed to Super, from Eastern National 369, along with similar OJJ749/OJJ751/OLU752 in February 1966 (OJJ751 in January).
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
Super Coaches, Upminster OJJ750, was a Bristol LS6B with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body which had been new in March 1954 to Tillings Transport, London and passed to Super, from Eastern National 369, along with similar OJJ749/OJJ751/OLU752 in February 1966 (OJJ751 in January).
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Upminster Road, Hornchurch
17. OLU754
Star Tours of Gainsborough OLU754, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body, new to Tilling's Transport in April 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 17 September 1970, Lawn Motor Park, Skegness
Star Tours of Gainsborough OLU754, a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body, new to Tilling's Transport in April 1954.
Photo taken Thursday 17 September 1970, Lawn Motor Park, Skegness
18. OLU754
Tilling Transport OLU754, a Bristol LS6B with ECW coach body, new in 1954, an 'official' photo either by ECW or Tillings
Tilling Transport OLU754, a Bristol LS6B with ECW coach body, new in 1954, an 'official' photo either by ECW or Tillings
19. VYO765
Tilling Transport VYO765, a Bristol MW6G with ECW coach body, new in 1959
Tilling Transport VYO765, a Bristol MW6G with ECW coach body, new in 1959
20. VYO765
Tilling VYO765, a Bristol MW6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body, was seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
Tilling VYO765, a Bristol MW6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body, was seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
21. VYO767
Tilling's Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO767, one of five new in April 1959.
Tilling's Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO767, one of five new in April 1959.
22. VYO767
Former Tillings Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO767, one of five new in April 1959, operating the Railair connection between Rochford Station and Southend Airport
Photo taken 1970s, Rochford Station
Former Tillings Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO767, one of five new in April 1959, operating the Railair connection between Rochford Station and Southend Airport
Photo taken 1970s, Rochford Station
23. VYO767
Tilling's Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO767, one of five new in April 1959
Photo taken London Kings Cross
Tilling's Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO767, one of five new in April 1959
Photo taken London Kings Cross
24. VYO768
Tilling's Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO768, one of five new in April 1959.
Tilling's Bristol MW6G / ECW C41F VYO768, one of five new in April 1959.
25. 2BXB
Eastern National 385, 2BXB, a 1961 MW6G with ECW coach body, originally in the Tilling fleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 October 1973, Prittlewell, Southend
Eastern National 385, 2BXB, a 1961 MW6G with ECW coach body, originally in the Tilling fleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 October 1973, Prittlewell, Southend
26. 804WVW
Tilling's T1401, 804WVW, a Bristol MW5G new to Eastern National in 1961 and transferred to Tillings in 1965
Photo taken 1965/6, London Kings Cross
Tilling's T1401, 804WVW, a Bristol MW5G new to Eastern National in 1961 and transferred to Tillings in 1965
Photo taken 1965/6, London Kings Cross
27. 10DLY
Tillings Travel PL9356, 10DLY, Bristol MW / ECW coach. New to Tillings in May 1962, passed to EN as 356 in November 1963 and back to Tillings on 1st January 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, rear of EN Depot, London Road, Southend
Tillings Travel PL9356, 10DLY, Bristol MW / ECW coach. New to Tillings in May 1962, passed to EN as 356 in November 1963 and back to Tillings on 1st January 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, rear of EN Depot, London Road, Southend
28. 11DLY
Tilling 11DLY was a Bristol MW6G with an Eastern Coachworks C34F body which was seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
Tilling 11DLY was a Bristol MW6G with an Eastern Coachworks C34F body which was seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
29. 13DLY
Tilling Transport 13DLY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C34F body, one of a batch of five delivered in May 1962.
Tilling Transport 13DLY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C34F body, one of a batch of five delivered in May 1962.
30. 9DLY
Former Tilling Bristol MW 9DLY in National livery
Photo taken 1975, London Victoria Coach Station
Former Tilling Bristol MW 9DLY in National livery
Photo taken 1975, London Victoria Coach Station
31. 19POO
Tillings SB13/Duple Northern Firefly 19POO by their depot in King’s Cross.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
Tillings SB13/Duple Northern Firefly 19POO by their depot in King’s Cross.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
32. 19POO
Tilling 19POO, a Bedford SB13 with a Duple Northern Firefly C41F body, was seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
Tilling 19POO, a Bedford SB13 with a Duple Northern Firefly C41F body, was seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
33. BPU21B
Tilling BPU21B, seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage, was a Bedford SB13 with a Duple Northern Firefly C41F body.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
Tilling BPU21B, seen in Omega Place, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, near Tilling's Garage, was a Bedford SB13 with a Duple Northern Firefly C41F body.
Photo taken Sunday 27 February 1966, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross
34. YHK728F
Tilling's T441, YHK728F, a Bristol RELH new in 1968
Photo taken late 1960s, London Kings Cross
Tilling's T441, YHK728F, a Bristol RELH new in 1968
Photo taken late 1960s, London Kings Cross
35. HVW241H
Tillings Travel PL9417, HVW241H. Bristol RELH / Duple, new in August 1970 as Eastern National 417.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, Prittlewell Garage, Southend
Tillings Travel PL9417, HVW241H. Bristol RELH / Duple, new in August 1970 as Eastern National 417.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, Prittlewell Garage, Southend
36. LWC975J
Tillings Travel PL9424, LWC975J, Bristol RELH / Plaxton C42F. New June 1971. Transferred to National Travel (South East) April 1973.
Photo taken Friday 29 October 1971, Basildon Depot
Tillings Travel PL9424, LWC975J, Bristol RELH / Plaxton C42F. New June 1971. Transferred to National Travel (South East) April 1973.
Photo taken Friday 29 October 1971, Basildon Depot