SCT '61 Photo Index
Western SMT
Western SMT
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1. XS4104
XS4104, a Leyland TD4 with Northern Counties body first owned by Young's which became part of WSMT in 1951.
Photo taken 1954, Pointhouse Garage, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute
XS4104, a Leyland TD4 with Northern Counties body first owned by Young's which became part of WSMT in 1951.
Photo taken 1954, Pointhouse Garage, Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute
2. CS2005
Western S.M.T. 47, CS2005, was a Leyland TS7 which had been new in 1935 with a Leyland B32R body. It was fitted with a new Alexander C35F body in May 1950 as seen here in Dumfries and was withdrawn in 1963, passing via Milburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow to Buchan, Burgess Hill.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 47, CS2005, was a Leyland TS7 which had been new in 1935 with a Leyland B32R body. It was fitted with a new Alexander C35F body in May 1950 as seen here in Dumfries and was withdrawn in 1963, passing via Milburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow to Buchan, Burgess Hill.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
3. CS3364
Looking for information about this vehicle, seen locked away in a shed in Lathalmond, photo taken with permission.
Photo taken Sunday 16 August 2015, Lathalmond
Looking for information about this vehicle, seen locked away in a shed in Lathalmond, photo taken with permission.
Photo taken Sunday 16 August 2015, Lathalmond
4. CS7025
McKnight, Lanark CS7025, was a Leyland TD5 with a Leyland H30/26R body which was seen in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Photo taken Sunday 10 April 1960, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
McKnight, Lanark CS7025, was a Leyland TD5 with a Leyland H30/26R body which was seen in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Photo taken Sunday 10 April 1960, Buchanan Street, Glasgow
5. ASD121
Kippax Motors ASD121, seen in Leeds Bus Station awaiting its next journey, was a Daimler CWA6 with a Massey H30/26R body which had been new to Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock in 1943.
Photo taken Friday 13 July 1956, Leeds Bus Station
Kippax Motors ASD121, seen in Leeds Bus Station awaiting its next journey, was a Daimler CWA6 with a Massey H30/26R body which had been new to Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock in 1943.
Photo taken Friday 13 July 1956, Leeds Bus Station
6. ASD254
ASD254, a Guy Arab II with a Massey L27/26R body became Paton, Renfrew 46 in 1958 when it was acquired from Northern Roadways. New to Western S.M.T in 1943, it was numbered 192 in 1949 when the fleet was numbered. Withdrawn in 1956 it passed to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and to Northern Roadways in April 1958 then to Paton later in 1958 and is seen at the garage.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Paton Garage, Renfrew
ASD254, a Guy Arab II with a Massey L27/26R body became Paton, Renfrew 46 in 1958 when it was acquired from Northern Roadways. New to Western S.M.T in 1943, it was numbered 192 in 1949 when the fleet was numbered. Withdrawn in 1956 it passed to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and to Northern Roadways in April 1958 then to Paton later in 1958 and is seen at the garage.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Paton Garage, Renfrew
7. ASD351
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock ASD351, a Daimler CWA6 which had been new with a Duple L27/28R body in October 1943. Fleet number 210 was allotted in 1949 and it was rebodied with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body in February 1952.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock ASD351, a Daimler CWA6 which had been new with a Duple L27/28R body in October 1943. Fleet number 210 was allotted in 1949 and it was rebodied with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body in February 1952.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962
8. GLL590
In December 1951 Western S.M.T. acquired twenty-two Guy Arab IIs from London Transport Executive and 999, GLL590, seen here, had a Park Royal H30/26R body when new in 1943. It was rebodied with an Alexander L27/26R body in 1952 when it received its fleet number. All had run un-numbered until rebodied.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
In December 1951 Western S.M.T. acquired twenty-two Guy Arab IIs from London Transport Executive and 999, GLL590, seen here, had a Park Royal H30/26R body when new in 1943. It was rebodied with an Alexander L27/26R body in 1952 when it received its fleet number. All had run un-numbered until rebodied.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
9. VS4353
Guy Arab VS4353 in the fleet of Mid-Wales Motorways seen on an Omnibus Society visit. This was one of eighteen Guy Arab II 5LWs with Weymann L27/28R bodies new in 1945 to Greenock Motor Services.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 1963, Worthen
Guy Arab VS4353 in the fleet of Mid-Wales Motorways seen on an Omnibus Society visit. This was one of eighteen Guy Arab II 5LWs with Weymann L27/28R bodies new in 1945 to Greenock Motor Services.
Photo taken Sunday 11 August 1963, Worthen
10. XS5656
Western S.M.T. 2146, XS5656, a Guy Arab II with Northern Counties H30/26R body had been new in 1945 to Young, Paisley as number 146 was acquired with the business in January 1951. Seen here in Dumfries it was withdrawn in 1963.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 2146, XS5656, a Guy Arab II with Northern Counties H30/26R body had been new in 1945 to Young, Paisley as number 146 was acquired with the business in January 1951. Seen here in Dumfries it was withdrawn in 1963.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
11. BAG113
Western S.M.T. 309, BAG113, seen in Dumfries, was an A.E.C. O662 Regal new in 1946 with a Burlingham B36F body. Along with eleven others from the batch of thirty-nine, it was fitted with a new Bristol (BBW) L27/26R body between July 1954 and March 1955, this one being rebodied in March 1955.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 309, BAG113, seen in Dumfries, was an A.E.C. O662 Regal new in 1946 with a Burlingham B36F body. Along with eleven others from the batch of thirty-nine, it was fitted with a new Bristol (BBW) L27/26R body between July 1954 and March 1955, this one being rebodied in March 1955.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
12. BAG129
Scrapyard/dealer line-up with in the centre Ribble Motors Leyland Titan Highbridge Double Deck, I think 2657, CCK829, built 1948. Oh how I wish I had taken more pictures at this place; there must have been at least fifty buses. The single decker my partner in crime is leaning on is HD5802 and the white double decker is BAG129. The more interesting one looks like the single decker with the white roof, no doubt the connoisseurs out there will know were its from etc.
Photo taken 1962, Millburn Motors, Walmer Bridge
Scrapyard/dealer line-up with in the centre Ribble Motors Leyland Titan Highbridge Double Deck, I think 2657, CCK829, built 1948. Oh how I wish I had taken more pictures at this place; there must have been at least fifty buses. The single decker my partner in crime is leaning on is HD5802 and the white double decker is BAG129. The more interesting one looks like the single decker with the white roof, no doubt the connoisseurs out there will know were its from etc.
Photo taken 1962, Millburn Motors, Walmer Bridge
13. BAG88
Seen in Dumfries is Western S.M.T. 290, BAG88, which was an A.E.C. O662 Regal new in 1946 with a Burlingham B36F body. Along with eleven others from the batch of thirty-nine, it was fitted with a new Bristol (BBW) L27/26R body between July 1954 and March 1955, this one being rebodied in January 1955.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Seen in Dumfries is Western S.M.T. 290, BAG88, which was an A.E.C. O662 Regal new in 1946 with a Burlingham B36F body. Along with eleven others from the batch of thirty-nine, it was fitted with a new Bristol (BBW) L27/26R body between July 1954 and March 1955, this one being rebodied in January 1955.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
14. BCS305
An early post-war delivery to the Western S.M.T. fleet was BCS305, a 1946 Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD1 which was numbered 344 when fleet numbers were applied to the fleet in 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
An early post-war delivery to the Western S.M.T. fleet was BCS305, a 1946 Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD1 which was numbered 344 when fleet numbers were applied to the fleet in 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
15. GSM120
New in 1946 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries as number 313, GSM120, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
New in 1946 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries as number 313, GSM120, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
16. XS5709
Western S.M.T. 2150, XS5709, was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new to Young, Paisley in 1946.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 2150, XS5709, was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new to Young, Paisley in 1946.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
17. XS5714
Western S.M.T. 2155, XS5714, seen in Dumfries was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in 1946 to Young, Paisley 155. Western acquired it in January 1951 with the Young business and withdrew it later in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 2155, XS5714, seen in Dumfries was a Guy Arab II with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new in 1946 to Young, Paisley 155. Western acquired it in January 1951 with the Young business and withdrew it later in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
18. BCS303
Western S.M.T. BCS303 was a Leyland PD1 new in 1947 with a Leyland L27/26R body and was seen in Paisley.
Photo taken Tuesday 12 April 1960, St James Street, Paisley
Western S.M.T. BCS303 was a Leyland PD1 new in 1947 with a Leyland L27/26R body and was seen in Paisley.
Photo taken Tuesday 12 April 1960, St James Street, Paisley
19. GSM127
Western S.M.T. 824, GSM127, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body which had been new in 1947 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries number 320. It passed, with the business, to Western S.M.T. in January 1950 and was withdrawn in 1960 passing to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and then to Stewart (contractor), Castle Dawson, County Antrim in July 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
Western S.M.T. 824, GSM127, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B35R body which had been new in 1947 to Caledonian Omnibus Company, Dumfries number 320. It passed, with the business, to Western S.M.T. in January 1950 and was withdrawn in 1960 passing to Millburn Motors (dealer), Glasgow and then to Stewart (contractor), Castle Dawson, County Antrim in July 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1959, Lonsdale Street, Western SMT Depot, Carlisle
20. BSD433
New in 1948 and seen in Ayr, Western S.M.T. 470, BSD433, was an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body, one of twenty-two new that year, others from the batch of forty-two being delivered in 1947 and 1949, although one of the 1949 delivery, BSD441, never ran for Western, being sold to York Brothers, Northampton in March 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
New in 1948 and seen in Ayr, Western S.M.T. 470, BSD433, was an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body, one of twenty-two new that year, others from the batch of forty-two being delivered in 1947 and 1949, although one of the 1949 delivery, BSD441, never ran for Western, being sold to York Brothers, Northampton in March 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
21. CAG134
A 1948 delivery, one of nine, to Western S.M.T. was CAG134, a Northern Counties L27/26R bodied Leyland PD1 which became 502 in 1949, when fleet numbers were allocated to the fleet.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
A 1948 delivery, one of nine, to Western S.M.T. was CAG134, a Northern Counties L27/26R bodied Leyland PD1 which became 502 in 1949, when fleet numbers were allocated to the fleet.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
22. HSM643
Western S.M.T. 877, HSM643, was a Bristol K6B with an E.C.W. L27/28R body which had been new to Caledonian in 1948 and which is seen in Dumfries. It was one of only two Bristol engined double-deckers in the Western fleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 877, HSM643, was a Bristol K6B with an E.C.W. L27/28R body which had been new to Caledonian in 1948 and which is seen in Dumfries. It was one of only two Bristol engined double-deckers in the Western fleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
23. VS4366
VS4366 was a Leyland PD1 new in 1948 to Greenock Motor Services with a Strachans L27/26R body. In November 1949 it passed to Western S.M.T. as 727 and in December 1952 it was rebodied with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Princes Street, Ardrossan
VS4366 was a Leyland PD1 new in 1948 to Greenock Motor Services with a Strachans L27/26R body. In November 1949 it passed to Western S.M.T. as 727 and in December 1952 it was rebodied with an Eastern Coachworks L27/26R body.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Princes Street, Ardrossan
24. XS6418
Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross, is Western S.M.T. 2166, XS6418, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body, new in 1948, which had been acquired from Young's Bus Service, Paisley with whom it had been number 166.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross, is Western S.M.T. 2166, XS6418, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body, new in 1948, which had been acquired from Young's Bus Service, Paisley with whom it had been number 166.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
25. XS6465
Acquired with the business of Young, Paisley in January 1951, Western S.M.T. 2171, XS6465, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
Acquired with the business of Young, Paisley in January 1951, Western S.M.T. 2171, XS6465, was a Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body new in 1948.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
26. XS6465
New in 1948 to Young's Bus Service, Paisley, XS6465 passed to Western S.M.T. when Young's were taken over in January 1951 and was numbered 2171. This Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body is seen in Gauze Street, Paisley.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
New in 1948 to Young's Bus Service, Paisley, XS6465 passed to Western S.M.T. when Young's were taken over in January 1951 and was numbered 2171. This Leyland PD2/1 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body is seen in Gauze Street, Paisley.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
27. CCS404
CCS404 was one of nine Leyland PD1s in the Western S.M.T. fleet which had Strachans L27/26R bodies when new in 1949 and which was numbered 506 later in 1949. In 1952/3 all nine were rebodied with Eastern Coachworks L27/26R bodies, 506 being done in December 1952.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963
CCS404 was one of nine Leyland PD1s in the Western S.M.T. fleet which had Strachans L27/26R bodies when new in 1949 and which was numbered 506 later in 1949. In 1952/3 all nine were rebodied with Eastern Coachworks L27/26R bodies, 506 being done in December 1952.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963
28. CCS406
This batch of Western SMT PD1s already appears on SCT61, but not with their original Strachans bodies. Hardly surprising as, although new in 1949 they had been rebodied by 1953 with new ECW bodies, due apparently to the novel all-metal design proving to be far from robust. I believe this one was new as 508, CCS406, later becoming D508, but I don't have much reference material for Western SMT.
Photo taken c.1950
This batch of Western SMT PD1s already appears on SCT61, but not with their original Strachans bodies. Hardly surprising as, although new in 1949 they had been rebodied by 1953 with new ECW bodies, due apparently to the novel all-metal design proving to be far from robust. I believe this one was new as 508, CCS406, later becoming D508, but I don't have much reference material for Western SMT.
Photo taken c.1950
29. CCS410
Western S.M.T. 512, CCS410, was a Leyland PD1 which had been new in 1949 with a Strachans L27/26R body and was one of a batch of nine (CCS403-411) new that year although CCS410/1 did not enter service until 1950.
Photo taken Monday 2 August 1965, Ardrossan
Western S.M.T. 512, CCS410, was a Leyland PD1 which had been new in 1949 with a Strachans L27/26R body and was one of a batch of nine (CCS403-411) new that year although CCS410/1 did not enter service until 1950.
Photo taken Monday 2 August 1965, Ardrossan
30. CSD14
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 608, CSD14, a Leyland PS1/1 with an Alexander C35F body was one of sixteen recorded as being new in 1949, although 608 was one of eight which did not enter service until 1950, and was seen in Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 608, CSD14, a Leyland PS1/1 with an Alexander C35F body was one of sixteen recorded as being new in 1949, although 608 was one of eight which did not enter service until 1950, and was seen in Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock
31. CSD16
Western S.M.T. 610, CSD16, was an Alexander C35F bodied Leyland PS1 new in 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
Western S.M.T. 610, CSD16, was an Alexander C35F bodied Leyland PS1 new in 1949.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
32. CSD9
Western S.M.T. 603, CSD9, was a Leyland PS1 with an Alexander C35F body new in 1949 which is seen in Dumfries and which, after withdrawal in 1965, passed to Frazer, Blaydon-on-Tyne in April 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 603, CSD9, was a Leyland PS1 with an Alexander C35F body new in 1949 which is seen in Dumfries and which, after withdrawal in 1965, passed to Frazer, Blaydon-on-Tyne in April 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
33. XS6561
Western S.M.T. 2299, XS6561, seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body which had been new to Paisley & District, Paisley in 1949 as number 299.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Western S.M.T. 2299, XS6561, seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross, was a Guy Arab III with a Guy H30/26R body which had been new to Paisley & District, Paisley in 1949 as number 299.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
34. XS6707
Jefferys (Grayshott Coaches), Grayshott XS6707, seen here at the garage at Liss, was a Maudslay Marathon III with a Brockhouse FC33F body which had been new in 1949 to Young's Bus Service, Paisley.
Photo taken Sunday 2 May 1965, Liss
Jefferys (Grayshott Coaches), Grayshott XS6707, seen here at the garage at Liss, was a Maudslay Marathon III with a Brockhouse FC33F body which had been new in 1949 to Young's Bus Service, Paisley.
Photo taken Sunday 2 May 1965, Liss
35. XS6756
Western S.M.T. 2213, XS6756, was a Daimler CVG6 wih a Northern Counties H30/26R body new to Young, Paisley in 1949. It passed to Western S.M.T in January 1951 with Young's business.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Cotton Street, Paisley
Western S.M.T. 2213, XS6756, was a Daimler CVG6 wih a Northern Counties H30/26R body new to Young, Paisley in 1949. It passed to Western S.M.T in January 1951 with Young's business.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Cotton Street, Paisley
36. XS6985
XS6985 was Western S.M.T. 2202 and had been acquired with the business of Young, Paisley in January 1951. It was a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body on Park Royal frames.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Cotton Street, Paisley
XS6985 was Western S.M.T. 2202 and had been acquired with the business of Young, Paisley in January 1951. It was a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body on Park Royal frames.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Cotton Street, Paisley
37. XS6989
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2206, XS6989, a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body had been new in August 1949 to Young, Paisley 206.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2206, XS6989, a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body had been new in August 1949 to Young, Paisley 206.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock
38. BCS453
Ezra Laycock, Barnolswick 73, BCS453, an AEC Regent III 9612E with Northern Counties L27/26R body, new in 1950 to Western SMT (548) and acquired by Laycock in 1965.
Photo taken 1965/66, Skipton Bus Station
Ezra Laycock, Barnolswick 73, BCS453, an AEC Regent III 9612E with Northern Counties L27/26R body, new in 1950 to Western SMT (548) and acquired by Laycock in 1965.
Photo taken 1965/66, Skipton Bus Station
39. BCS453
Seen in Cumnock is Western S.M.T. 548, BCS453, an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
Seen in Cumnock is Western S.M.T. 548, BCS453, an A.E.C. 9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
40. BSD443
Seen in Cumnock is Western S.M.T. 538, BSD443, an A.E.C.9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
Seen in Cumnock is Western S.M.T. 538, BSD443, an A.E.C.9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1950.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
41. BSD456
Seen in Cumnock is Western S.M.T. 551, BSD456, an A.E.C.9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1950 and displaying a narrow upper cream band.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
Seen in Cumnock is Western S.M.T. 551, BSD456, an A.E.C.9612E Regent III with a Northern Counties L27/26R body new in 1950 and displaying a narrow upper cream band.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
42. BSD458
Seen in Ayr is BSD458, Western S.M.T. 553 which was the last of their A.E.C. 9612E Regent IIIs with Northern Counties L27/26R bodies new in 1950.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
Seen in Ayr is BSD458, Western S.M.T. 553 which was the last of their A.E.C. 9612E Regent IIIs with Northern Counties L27/26R bodies new in 1950.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
43. BSD468
Green Bus of Rugeley 44, BSD468, was an ex-Western SMT (956) Daimler CVD6 with Alexander body.
Photo taken 1967, Lichfield Bus Station
Green Bus of Rugeley 44, BSD468, was an ex-Western SMT (956) Daimler CVD6 with Alexander body.
Photo taken 1967, Lichfield Bus Station
44. CCS407
Fife FRB163, CCS407, was a Leyland PD1 built 1950 and re-bodied by ECW in 1952 L27/26R and originally Western SMT D509. Seen here at Fife's Lochgelly Garage on the occasion of an Omnibus Society visit.
Photo taken Sunday 16 April 1967, Lochgelly Garage, Fife
Fife FRB163, CCS407, was a Leyland PD1 built 1950 and re-bodied by ECW in 1952 L27/26R and originally Western SMT D509. Seen here at Fife's Lochgelly Garage on the occasion of an Omnibus Society visit.
Photo taken Sunday 16 April 1967, Lochgelly Garage, Fife
45. CCS411
CCS411, a Leyland PD1 from 1950 originally had a Strachans body but was rebodied by ECW in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 5 August 1967, Rothesay Pier, Isle of Bute
CCS411, a Leyland PD1 from 1950 originally had a Strachans body but was rebodied by ECW in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 5 August 1967, Rothesay Pier, Isle of Bute
46. XS6904
Leyland PD2/1 XS6904 with a Leyland H30/26R body had been new in 1950 as Young, Paisley 177 and passed to Western S.M.T. as number 2177 in January 1951.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Largs
Leyland PD2/1 XS6904 with a Leyland H30/26R body had been new in 1950 as Young, Paisley 177 and passed to Western S.M.T. as number 2177 in January 1951.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Largs
47. XS6906
New to Young, Paisley in 1950, Leyland PD2/1 XS6906 with a Leyland H30/26R body passed to Western S.M.T. in January 1951 and was numbered 2179.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
New to Young, Paisley in 1950, Leyland PD2/1 XS6906 with a Leyland H30/26R body passed to Western S.M.T. in January 1951 and was numbered 2179.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
48. XS6908
Western S.M.T. 2181, XS6908, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950 had been acquired from Young's Bus Service, Paisley with whom it had been number 181. It was seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Western S.M.T. 2181, XS6908, a Leyland PD2/1 with a Leyland H30/26R body new in 1950 had been acquired from Young's Bus Service, Paisley with whom it had been number 181. It was seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
49. XS6986
Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross is Western S.M.T. 2203, XS6986, a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body which had been new to Young's Bus Service, Paisley in 1950 as number 203.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Seen in Gauze Street, Paisley Cross is Western S.M.T. 2203, XS6986, a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body which had been new to Young's Bus Service, Paisley in 1950 as number 203.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
50. XS6990
Western S.M.T. 2207, XS6990, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body, on Park Royal frames, new to Young, Paisley in 1950. It passed with Young's business to Western S.M.T. in January 1951.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Renfrew Ferry
Western S.M.T. 2207, XS6990, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Brockhouse H30/26R body, on Park Royal frames, new to Young, Paisley in 1950. It passed with Young's business to Western S.M.T. in January 1951.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Renfrew Ferry
51. XS7014
Northern Counties H30/26R bodied Daimler CVG6 XS7014 had been new to Young's Bus Service, Paisley as number 215 in 1950 and was acquired in January 1951 by Western S.M.T. being numbered 2215.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Largs seafront (Gallowgate Street)
Northern Counties H30/26R bodied Daimler CVG6 XS7014 had been new to Young's Bus Service, Paisley as number 215 in 1950 and was acquired in January 1951 by Western S.M.T. being numbered 2215.
Photo taken Tuesday 18 June 1963, Largs seafront (Gallowgate Street)
52. XS7017
Western S.M.T. 2218, XS7017, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new to Young's Bus Service, Paisley in 1950 as number 218.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley
Western S.M.T. 2218, XS7017, was a Daimler CVG6 with a Northern Counties H30/26R body which had been new to Young's Bus Service, Paisley in 1950 as number 218.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley
53. BSD284
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 935, BSD284, was the second of a batch of six Daimler CVG6s with Northern Counties H30/26R bodies and was new in November 1951.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 935, BSD284, was the second of a batch of six Daimler CVG6s with Northern Counties H30/26R bodies and was new in November 1951.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock
54. BSD289
Western S.M.T. 940, BSD289, was a Daimler CVG6 with an Alexander L27/26R body, the first of eighteen new in 1951 and seen in Gauze Street, Paisley.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
Western S.M.T. 940, BSD289, was a Daimler CVG6 with an Alexander L27/26R body, the first of eighteen new in 1951 and seen in Gauze Street, Paisley.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
55. FSD455
Western S.M.T. Guy Arab 1057, FSD455, seen in Paisley was a rebuilt Guy Arab II. In 1954 ten ex-London Guy Arab II rebuilt chassis, acquired by Western S.M.T. were fitted with Northern Counties L27/26R bodies. 1057 had been London Transport G129, GXE569, new in 1944 with a Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Western S.M.T. Guy Arab 1057, FSD455, seen in Paisley was a rebuilt Guy Arab II. In 1954 ten ex-London Guy Arab II rebuilt chassis, acquired by Western S.M.T. were fitted with Northern Counties L27/26R bodies. 1057 had been London Transport G129, GXE569, new in 1944 with a Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
56. FSD468
Western S.M.T. 1090, FSD468, a Guy Arab LUF was new with an Alexander C30FT body and was one of ten bought for the London to Glasgow service. It was seen in Ayr after they were converted to C41F in 1960.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Western S.M.T. 1090, FSD468, a Guy Arab LUF was new with an Alexander C30FT body and was one of ten bought for the London to Glasgow service. It was seen in Ayr after they were converted to C41F in 1960.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
57. FSD468
Seen at Ayr Bus Station is FSD468, Western S.M.T. 1090, which was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C30FT body used on the London service when new in 1954. It was, along with the others in the batch, 1086-1095, rebuilt in 1960 to C41F and was, along with them, withdrawn in 1968 passing to Highland Omnibuses, Inverness.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1963, Ayr Bus Station
Seen at Ayr Bus Station is FSD468, Western S.M.T. 1090, which was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C30FT body used on the London service when new in 1954. It was, along with the others in the batch, 1086-1095, rebuilt in 1960 to C41F and was, along with them, withdrawn in 1968 passing to Highland Omnibuses, Inverness.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1963, Ayr Bus Station
58. GCS182
Western S.M.T. 1108, GCS182, was one of four Guy Arab LUFs with Alexander C41F bodies delivered in 1955 and was seen outside the Western S.M.T. office in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1108, GCS182, was one of four Guy Arab LUFs with Alexander C41F bodies delivered in 1955 and was seen outside the Western S.M.T. office in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
59. GCS185
Former Western Scottish GCS185, a Guy Arab LUF from 1955 with Alexander C41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, near Ayr
Former Western Scottish GCS185, a Guy Arab LUF from 1955 with Alexander C41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, near Ayr
60. GCS186
Western S.M.T. 1097, GCS186, which was new in 1955, was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C30F body, seen at Kilmarnock Cross, Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock Cross, Kilmarnock
Western S.M.T. 1097, GCS186, which was new in 1955, was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C30F body, seen at Kilmarnock Cross, Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock Cross, Kilmarnock
61. GCS190
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1101, GCS190, seen in Waterdale, Doncaster was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C30FT body new in 1955. Converted to C41F in 1960, it was withdrawn in 1970 and passed to Tiger (dealer), Salsburgh.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1957, Waterdale, Doncaster
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1101, GCS190, seen in Waterdale, Doncaster was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C30FT body new in 1955. Converted to C41F in 1960, it was withdrawn in 1970 and passed to Tiger (dealer), Salsburgh.
Photo taken Wednesday 31 July 1957, Waterdale, Doncaster
62. GCS197
Seen in Ayr this Guy Arab LUF, GCS197, was Western S.M.T. 1112, new in 1955 with what is recorded as an Alexander B44F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Seen in Ayr this Guy Arab LUF, GCS197, was Western S.M.T. 1112, new in 1955 with what is recorded as an Alexander B44F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
63. GCS223
Highland Omnibuses, Inverness JD7, GCS223, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1955, had been acquired from Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1138 in June 1967 and was seen in Inverness.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland Omnibuses, Inverness JD7, GCS223, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1955, had been acquired from Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1138 in June 1967 and was seen in Inverness.
Photo taken Friday 31 July 1970, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
64. GCS229
Paton, Renfrew 11, GCS229, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body, seen at Renfrew Ferry.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Renfrew Ferry
Paton, Renfrew 11, GCS229, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body, seen at Renfrew Ferry.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Renfrew Ferry
65. GCS234
Western S.M.T. 1148, GCS234, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1955.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
Western S.M.T. 1148, GCS234, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L27/28R body new in 1955.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
66. GCS253
Western SMT DB1167, GCS253, a Bristol Lodekka LD6G built in 1955 with ECW H33/27R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Stranraer Garage
Western SMT DB1167, GCS253, a Bristol Lodekka LD6G built in 1955 with ECW H33/27R bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Stranraer Garage
67. HCS974
Western S.M.T. 1195, HCS974, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28RD body, was new in 1956
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Broomknoll Street, Airdrie
Western S.M.T. 1195, HCS974, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28RD body, was new in 1956
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Broomknoll Street, Airdrie
68. HCS985
Seen in Fraserburgh is Alexander (Northern), Aberdeen NRB176, HCS985, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body. It had been acquired from Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1206 in December 1969, entering service in 1970.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Hanover Street, Fraserburgh
Seen in Fraserburgh is Alexander (Northern), Aberdeen NRB176, HCS985, a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body. It had been acquired from Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1206 in December 1969, entering service in 1970.
Photo taken Thursday 30 July 1970, Hanover Street, Fraserburgh
69. HCS996
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1217, HCS996, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body, new in 1956 which was withdrawn in 1971.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1970, Newton Mearns Garage
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1217, HCS996, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body, new in 1956 which was withdrawn in 1971.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1970, Newton Mearns Garage
70. HCS998
Cunningham, Paisley 51 HCS998, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body. Seen at Renfrew Ferry, it had been new as Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1219 in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Renfrew Ferry
Cunningham, Paisley 51 HCS998, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body. Seen at Renfrew Ferry, it had been new as Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1219 in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Renfrew Ferry
71. HSD11
Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NRB183, HSD11, was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander L31/28R body and was seen in Dundee Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1970, Dundee Bus Station
Alexander Northern, Aberdeen NRB183, HSD11, was a Leyland PD2/20 with an Alexander L31/28R body and was seen in Dundee Bus Station.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1970, Dundee Bus Station
72. JCS10
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1253, JCS10, was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28RD body, new in October 1956, which was seen in Ayr.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1253, JCS10, was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28RD body, new in October 1956, which was seen in Ayr.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
73. JCS4
JCS4 was number 1247 in the Western S.M.T. Fleet, seen here in Ayr, and was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28RD body new in October 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
JCS4 was number 1247 in the Western S.M.T. Fleet, seen here in Ayr, and was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28RD body new in October 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
74. JCS4
Allander Travel had several second hand buses for contract work. JCS4, a Guy Arab IV with Alexander low height body ex Western SMT 1247 contrasts with ex Ribble JCK507 (1432), Leyland PD2/12 with Burlingham body.
Photo taken May 1972, Main Street, Milngavie
Allander Travel had several second hand buses for contract work. JCS4, a Guy Arab IV with Alexander low height body ex Western SMT 1247 contrasts with ex Ribble JCK507 (1432), Leyland PD2/12 with Burlingham body.
Photo taken May 1972, Main Street, Milngavie
75. JCS432
Western S.M.T. , Kilmarnock 1257, JCS432, was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28R body new in October 1956.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Fullarton Street, Ayr
Western S.M.T. , Kilmarnock 1257, JCS432, was a Guy Arab IV with an Alexander L31/28R body new in October 1956.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Fullarton Street, Ayr
76. JSD926
Western S.M.T. 1290, JSD926, was a Bristol LD6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body new in 1957 and is seen in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1290, JSD926, was a Bristol LD6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body new in 1957 and is seen in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
77. JSD927
Western SMT DB1291, JSD927, a Bristol Lodekka LD6G built in 1957 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork. Waiting in Dumfries for school to finish.
Photo taken June 1971, Dumfries
Western SMT DB1291, JSD927, a Bristol Lodekka LD6G built in 1957 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork. Waiting in Dumfries for school to finish.
Photo taken June 1971, Dumfries
78. JSD933
Bristol LD6G JSD933 with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body was number 1297 in the Western S.M.T. fleet.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
Bristol LD6G JSD933 with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body was number 1297 in the Western S.M.T. fleet.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, Clyde Street, Glasgow
79. JSD953
Western S.M.T. bought thirty-six Bristol LD6Gs with Eastern Coachworks H33/27R (20) or H33/27RD (16) bodies in 1957 and 1317, JSD953, one of the sixteen which had platform doors is seen here at Paisley Cross.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Western S.M.T. bought thirty-six Bristol LD6Gs with Eastern Coachworks H33/27R (20) or H33/27RD (16) bodies in 1957 and 1317, JSD953, one of the sixteen which had platform doors is seen here at Paisley Cross.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
80. KAG187
Western S.M.T. 1336, KAG817, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body new in 1957.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, North Drive, off St Enoch Square, Glasgow
Western S.M.T. 1336, KAG817, was a Leyland PD2/20 with a Northern Counties L31/28R body new in 1957.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, North Drive, off St Enoch Square, Glasgow
81. KAG805
Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork was carried by Leyland PD2/20, KAG805, number 1324 in the Western S.M.T. fleet seen here in Gauze Street, Paisley.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork was carried by Leyland PD2/20, KAG805, number 1324 in the Western S.M.T. fleet seen here in Gauze Street, Paisley.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
82. KAG809
Bee-Line Roadways, Middlesbrough, KAG809, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Linthorpe Garage, Middlesbrough
Bee-Line Roadways, Middlesbrough, KAG809, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork.
Photo taken July 1971, Linthorpe Garage, Middlesbrough
83. KAG809
G M Pearson, contractor of Hetton le Hole, KAG809, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1975, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough
G M Pearson, contractor of Hetton le Hole, KAG809, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 built in 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1975, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough
84. KAG816
Young's of Rampton GTP977, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body, new to Portsmouth C.T. (60) in 1952, and KAG816, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1335) in 1957.
Photo taken 1971, Premises of Young's of Rampton
Young's of Rampton GTP977, a Leyland Titan PD2/10 with Leyland H30/26R body, new to Portsmouth C.T. (60) in 1952, and KAG816, a Leyland Titan PD2/20 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1335) in 1957.
Photo taken 1971, Premises of Young's of Rampton
85. KAG824
Western SMT AD1343(A7), KAG824, a Leyland PD2/20 from 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
Western SMT AD1343(A7), KAG824, a Leyland PD2/20 from 1957 with Northern Counties L31/28RD bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
86. KAG834
Glen Tours, Baildon, KAG834, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1353) in 1957 and seen laying over near Shibden Hall, Halifax whilst operating a school's private hire.
Photo taken summer 1973, Shibden Hall Road, Halifax
Glen Tours, Baildon, KAG834, a Leyland Titan PD2/30 with Northern Counties L31/28R body, new to Western SMT (1353) in 1957 and seen laying over near Shibden Hall, Halifax whilst operating a school's private hire.
Photo taken summer 1973, Shibden Hall Road, Halifax
87. KAG847
Seen in Ayr is Western S.M.T. 1366, KAG847, which was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32RD body new in 1958.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Seen in Ayr is Western S.M.T. 1366, KAG847, which was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32RD body new in 1958.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
88. KAG849
New in 1958 as Western S.M.T. 1368, KAG849 was seen at Wembley with Lewington, Harold Hill. The Leyland PD3/3 had a Northern Counties L35/32RD body and had only just been acquired from Western S.M.T.
Photo taken Saturday 5 June 1976, Wembley Stadium
New in 1958 as Western S.M.T. 1368, KAG849 was seen at Wembley with Lewington, Harold Hill. The Leyland PD3/3 had a Northern Counties L35/32RD body and had only just been acquired from Western S.M.T.
Photo taken Saturday 5 June 1976, Wembley Stadium
89. KAG859
Ensign Bus purchased many buses from Western SMT over the years, including the former 1378, KAG859, an Alexander lowbridge bodied PD2/20.
Ensign Bus purchased many buses from Western SMT over the years, including the former 1378, KAG859, an Alexander lowbridge bodied PD2/20.
90. LCS215
LCS215 was Western S.M.T. 1405 and was a Bristol MW6G with an Alexander C41F body which was seen in Cumnock. It was one of twenty new in 1958.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
LCS215 was Western S.M.T. 1405 and was a Bristol MW6G with an Alexander C41F body which was seen in Cumnock. It was one of twenty new in 1958.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
91. LCS813
Western SMT Bristol MW6G with unusual (for Bristols) Alexander bodywork. T1403, LCS813, dates from 1958.
Photo taken August 1973, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Western SMT Bristol MW6G with unusual (for Bristols) Alexander bodywork. T1403, LCS813, dates from 1958.
Photo taken August 1973, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
92. LCS953
Demonstrating the useful step built into the front panel of this Western SMT AD1418, LCS953, a PD3/3 with Northern Counties L35/32RD, incidentally allowing the conductor to change the destination screen.
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 1974, Ayr Bus Station
Demonstrating the useful step built into the front panel of this Western SMT AD1418, LCS953, a PD3/3 with Northern Counties L35/32RD, incidentally allowing the conductor to change the destination screen.
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 1974, Ayr Bus Station
93. LCS964
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1429, LCS964, new in 1958, was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32R body and is seen at Newton Mearns garage.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1970, Newton Mearns Garage
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1429, LCS964, new in 1958, was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32R body and is seen at Newton Mearns garage.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1970, Newton Mearns Garage
94. LCS977
LCS977 was Western S.M.T. 1442 and was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32RD body new in 1958.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Renfrew Ferry
LCS977 was Western S.M.T. 1442 and was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32RD body new in 1958.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Renfrew Ferry
95. LSD375
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1445, LSD375, was a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body which was new in July 1958.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1445, LSD375, was a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body which was new in July 1958.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962
96. LSD383
Another Ensign dealer stock vehicle, former Western SMT 1453, LSD383, a 1958 Leyland PD3/3 with Alexander L35/32RD lowbridge body, stands in unfamiliar surroundings in Southend on Shoebury Common Road.
Photo taken Shoebury Common, Southend
Another Ensign dealer stock vehicle, former Western SMT 1453, LSD383, a 1958 Leyland PD3/3 with Alexander L35/32RD lowbridge body, stands in unfamiliar surroundings in Southend on Shoebury Common Road.
Photo taken Shoebury Common, Southend
97. LSD388
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1458, LSD388, was a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body new in July 1958, which was seen in Ayr.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1458, LSD388, was a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body new in July 1958, which was seen in Ayr.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
98. LSD388
Western SMT LSD388 AD1458 (A8), a Leyland Titan PD3/3 built in 1958 with Alexander L35/32RD bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
Western SMT LSD388 AD1458 (A8), a Leyland Titan PD3/3 built in 1958 with Alexander L35/32RD bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
99. OCS66
Western S.M.T. 1562, OCS66, was a Brstol LD6G with E.C.W. H33/27RD body seen in Dumfries alongside a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1562, OCS66, was a Brstol LD6G with E.C.W. H33/27RD body seen in Dumfries alongside a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
100. MCS763
MCS763 was number 1474 in the Western S.M.T. fleet and was a Bristool LD6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body, one of seventeen new in 1959. A further ten were similar vehicles but without platform doors.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, North Drive, off St Enoch Square, Glasgow
MCS763 was number 1474 in the Western S.M.T. fleet and was a Bristool LD6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body, one of seventeen new in 1959. A further ten were similar vehicles but without platform doors.
Photo taken Wednesday 29 July 1959, North Drive, off St Enoch Square, Glasgow
101. MSD353
Western S.M.T. 1489, MSD353, was one of twenty-four Leyland PD3/3s with Northern Counties L35/32RD bodies new in 1959.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Renfrew Ferry
Western S.M.T. 1489, MSD353, was one of twenty-four Leyland PD3/3s with Northern Counties L35/32RD bodies new in 1959.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Renfrew Ferry
102. MSD365
Western SMT AD1501, MSD365, was a Leyland PD3/3 with Northern Counties L35/32RD bodywork which had been new in May 1959. It is seen outside Western's Ardrossan depot.
Photo taken early 1970s, Princes Street, Ardrossan
Western SMT AD1501, MSD365, was a Leyland PD3/3 with Northern Counties L35/32RD bodywork which had been new in May 1959. It is seen outside Western's Ardrossan depot.
Photo taken early 1970s, Princes Street, Ardrossan
103. MSD381
New in 1959, Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1517, MSD381, was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32RD body seen at the Inchinnan garage.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Garage, Inchinnan
New in 1959, Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1517, MSD381, was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Northern Counties L35/32RD body seen at the Inchinnan garage.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Garage, Inchinnan
104. MSD383
Western S.M.T. 1519, MSD383, a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body seen at Largs was the first of a batch of twenty-nine delivered in 1959.
Photo taken Monday 10 August 1964, Depot, Main Street, Largs
Western S.M.T. 1519, MSD383, a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body seen at Largs was the first of a batch of twenty-nine delivered in 1959.
Photo taken Monday 10 August 1964, Depot, Main Street, Largs
105. MSD390
Western S.M.T. , Kilmarnock 1526, MSD390, a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body which had been new in July 1959 is seen in Ayr Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Western S.M.T. , Kilmarnock 1526, MSD390, a Leyland PD3/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body which had been new in July 1959 is seen in Ayr Bus Station.
Photo taken Friday 8 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
106. MSD395
SBG buses were parked by the river Clyde at Clyde Street between runs and MD1531, MSD395, a 1959 Leyland PD3/3 with Alexander L35/32RD body sits on top of tram rails.
Photo taken Oct 1970, Clyde Street, Glasgow
SBG buses were parked by the river Clyde at Clyde Street between runs and MD1531, MSD395, a 1959 Leyland PD3/3 with Alexander L35/32RD body sits on top of tram rails.
Photo taken Oct 1970, Clyde Street, Glasgow
107. MSD407
Western SMT AD1543 and AD1544, MSD407 and MSD408, are Leyland PD3/3s with Alexander L35/32RD bodies. Both were new in July 1959 and were allocated to Cumnock depot (as CD1543/4).
Photo taken Sunday 8 October 2017, Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, Bridgeton Bus Garage, Glasgow
Western SMT AD1543 and AD1544, MSD407 and MSD408, are Leyland PD3/3s with Alexander L35/32RD bodies. Both were new in July 1959 and were allocated to Cumnock depot (as CD1543/4).
Photo taken Sunday 8 October 2017, Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, Bridgeton Bus Garage, Glasgow
108. MSD407
Former Western SMT MSD407, fleetnumber AD1543 is a Leyland PD3/3 with Alexander L35/32RD new in 1959, seen here at Kirkby Stephen West station on the Settle Carlisle line, during the Kirkby Stephen running day. Some of this batch of PD3/3 chassis had very similar bodies built by Northern Counties.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, Kirkby Stephen West Railway Station
Former Western SMT MSD407, fleetnumber AD1543 is a Leyland PD3/3 with Alexander L35/32RD new in 1959, seen here at Kirkby Stephen West station on the Settle Carlisle line, during the Kirkby Stephen running day. Some of this batch of PD3/3 chassis had very similar bodies built by Northern Counties.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, Kirkby Stephen West Railway Station
109. MSD411
Western S.M.T. 1547, MSD411, was the last of fifty-three Leyland PD3/3s delivered in 1959. The first twenty-four had Northern Counties L35/32RD bodies whilst the remainder had Alexander L35/32RD bodies as seen in Ayr Bus Station on 1547 new in July 1959.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1963, Ayr Bus Station
Western S.M.T. 1547, MSD411, was the last of fifty-three Leyland PD3/3s delivered in 1959. The first twenty-four had Northern Counties L35/32RD bodies whilst the remainder had Alexander L35/32RD bodies as seen in Ayr Bus Station on 1547 new in July 1959.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1963, Ayr Bus Station
110. MSD413
Western S.M.T. 1549, MSD413, new in March 1959, was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C41F body seen at Lochmaben.
Photo taken Thursday 6 August 1970, High Street, Lochmaben
Western S.M.T. 1549, MSD413, new in March 1959, was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C41F body seen at Lochmaben.
Photo taken Thursday 6 August 1970, High Street, Lochmaben
111. MSD419
Western SMT DG1555, MSD419, a Guy Arab LUF built in 1959 with Alexander C41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Stranraer garage?
Western SMT DG1555, MSD419, a Guy Arab LUF built in 1959 with Alexander C41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Stranraer garage?
112. BSD266
Carmichael, Glenboig (t/a Highland) BSD266 was a Leyland PS1 with a Burlingham B35F body new in January 1948 to Western S.M.T. and was acquired by Carmichael by July 1960.
Photo taken Thursday 20 June 1963, Sunnyside Road, Coatbridge
Carmichael, Glenboig (t/a Highland) BSD266 was a Leyland PS1 with a Burlingham B35F body new in January 1948 to Western S.M.T. and was acquired by Carmichael by July 1960.
Photo taken Thursday 20 June 1963, Sunnyside Road, Coatbridge
113. MSD420
Dumfries is the setting for Western S.M.T. 1556, MSD420, which was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C41F body, the last of nine new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Dumfries is the setting for Western S.M.T. 1556, MSD420, which was a Guy Arab LUF with an Alexander C41F body, the last of nine new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
114. OCS102
OCS102 was Western S.M.T. 1568 and was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Burlingham L35/32RD body, one of twenty-three new in 1960.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1964, Largs Bus Station
OCS102 was Western S.M.T. 1568 and was a Leyland PD3/3 with a Burlingham L35/32RD body, one of twenty-three new in 1960.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1964, Largs Bus Station
115. OCS108
A rather distant shot of Western SMT D1574, OCS108, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD3/3 with Burlingham body heading to Eaglesham from Glasgow.
Photo taken Wednesday 18 October 1972, Clyde Street, Glasgow
A rather distant shot of Western SMT D1574, OCS108, a 1960 Leyland Titan PD3/3 with Burlingham body heading to Eaglesham from Glasgow.
Photo taken Wednesday 18 October 1972, Clyde Street, Glasgow
116. OCS123
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1589, OCS123, a Leyland PD3/3 with a Burlingham L35/32R body was seen in Barrhead.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Glasgow Road, Barrhead
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1589, OCS123, a Leyland PD3/3 with a Burlingham L35/32R body was seen in Barrhead.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Glasgow Road, Barrhead
117. OCS70
Western S.M.T. 1566, OCS70, was one of ten Bristol LD6Gs with Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD bodies new in 1960 seen in Ayr.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
Western S.M.T. 1566, OCS70, was one of ten Bristol LD6Gs with Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD bodies new in 1960 seen in Ayr.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 June 1962, Ayr Bus Station
118. OCS70
Berresford's OCS70 started life as Western SMT B1566 in June 1960 and was originally H33/27RD on the Bristol LD6G chassis. Converted to a recovery vehicle by Western and numbered 7060, this image scanned from a print was taken by my brother possibly on the same May 1981 trip as my other images.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1981, Berresfords Depot, near Cheddleton
Berresford's OCS70 started life as Western SMT B1566 in June 1960 and was originally H33/27RD on the Bristol LD6G chassis. Converted to a recovery vehicle by Western and numbered 7060, this image scanned from a print was taken by my brother possibly on the same May 1981 trip as my other images.
Photo taken Sunday 10 May 1981, Berresfords Depot, near Cheddleton
119. OCS716
Western S.M.T. 1594, OCS716, seen in Dumfries was a Bristol MW6G with an Alexander C41F body, one of thirteen new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1594, OCS716, seen in Dumfries was a Bristol MW6G with an Alexander C41F body, one of thirteen new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
120. OCS733
Ulsterbus Engineering Dept 533, OCS733, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1960 with Alexander bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Downpatrick Depot, Ulster
Ulsterbus Engineering Dept 533, OCS733, a Leyland Leopard L1 built in 1960 with Alexander bodywork.
Photo taken July 1979, Downpatrick Depot, Ulster
121. RAG389
Western S.M.T. 1623, RAG389, a Bristol FL6G, one of two new in 1961 with Eastern Coachworks H37/33RD bodies, is seen here in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1623, RAG389, a Bristol FL6G, one of two new in 1961 with Eastern Coachworks H37/33RD bodies, is seen here in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
122. RAG402
Western S.M.T. 1636, RAG402, seen in Dumfries, was a Bristol LD6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body new in 1961.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1636, RAG402, seen in Dumfries, was a Bristol LD6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body new in 1961.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
123. RAG412
Western SMT DB1646(B1), RAG412, a Bristol LD6G from 1961 with Eastern Coach Works H33/27RD bodywork, one of the very last LDs to enter service.
Photo taken June 1971, Isle of Whithorn
Western SMT DB1646(B1), RAG412, a Bristol LD6G from 1961 with Eastern Coach Works H33/27RD bodywork, one of the very last LDs to enter service.
Photo taken June 1971, Isle of Whithorn
124. RCS358
Western S.M.T. 1660, RCS358, was a Leyland PD3A/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body new in 1961.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1964, Gogo Street, Largs
Western S.M.T. 1660, RCS358, was a Leyland PD3A/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body new in 1961.
Photo taken Thursday 13 August 1964, Gogo Street, Largs
125. RCS362
RCS362, Western SMT 1664, a Leyland PD3A/3 built in 1961 with Alexander L35/32R body.
Photo taken July 1971, Sandgate, Ayr
RCS362, Western SMT 1664, a Leyland PD3A/3 built in 1961 with Alexander L35/32R body.
Photo taken July 1971, Sandgate, Ayr
126. RCS365
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1667, RCS365, a Leyland PD3A/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body is seen, together with earlier Leylands, in the Inchinnan garage yard.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Garage Yard, Inchinnan
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1667, RCS365, a Leyland PD3A/3 with an Alexander L35/32RD body is seen, together with earlier Leylands, in the Inchinnan garage yard.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Garage Yard, Inchinnan
127. RCS371
Western S.M.T. 1673, RCS371, was one of thirty-five Leyland PD3A/3s with Alexander L35/32RD bodies which entered service in 1961. It is here seen outside the Western S.M.T. office in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1673, RCS371, was one of thirty-five Leyland PD3A/3s with Alexander L35/32RD bodies which entered service in 1961. It is here seen outside the Western S.M.T. office in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
128. RCS382
RCS382 is a 1961 Leyland PD3A/3 with Alexander L35/32RD body, new to Western S.M.T. as their 1684 and seen here at the Dunbar Vintage Vehicle Rally.
Photo taken late 80s/early 90s
RCS382 is a 1961 Leyland PD3A/3 with Alexander L35/32RD body, new to Western S.M.T. as their 1684 and seen here at the Dunbar Vintage Vehicle Rally.
Photo taken late 80s/early 90s
129. RCS386
Western SMT AD1688, RCS386, a Leyland Titan PD3A/3 built in 1961 with Northern Counties L35/32RD bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Knockcushan Street, Girvan
Western SMT AD1688, RCS386, a Leyland Titan PD3A/3 built in 1961 with Northern Counties L35/32RD bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Knockcushan Street, Girvan
130. RCS390
Western S.M.T. 1692, RCS390, was a Northern Counties L35/32RD bodied Leyland PD3A/3 new in 1961 seen in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1692, RCS390, was a Northern Counties L35/32RD bodied Leyland PD3A/3 new in 1961 seen in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
131. TCS153
Western SMT DT1705(B2), TCS153, a Bristol MW6G built in 1962 with Alexander C41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Stranraer
Western SMT DT1705(B2), TCS153, a Bristol MW6G built in 1962 with Alexander C41F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Stranraer
132. TCS155
Western S.M.T. 1707, TCS155, was a Bristol MW6G with an Alexander C41F body seen in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western S.M.T. 1707, TCS155, was a Bristol MW6G with an Alexander C41F body seen in Dumfries.
Photo taken Tuesday 5 June 1962, Whitesands, Dumfries
133. TCS184
TCS184 was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body and was new as Western S.M.T. 1736 in 1962.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Ferry Road, Renfrew
TCS184 was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/32F body and was new as Western S.M.T. 1736 in 1962.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Ferry Road, Renfrew
134. UCS614
Looking almost normal is Western S.M.T. 1750, UCS614, an Albion LR1 Lowlander with a well proportioned Northern Counties H39/32F body new in 1963.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
Looking almost normal is Western S.M.T. 1750, UCS614, an Albion LR1 Lowlander with a well proportioned Northern Counties H39/32F body new in 1963.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
135. UCS621
Western S.M.T. 1757, UCS621, an Albion LR1 Lowlander seen in Gauze Street, Paisley had an Alexander H40/31F body and was the first of forty new in 1963, although 1795 was an LR3 model. There were also twelve with Northern Counties H39/32F bodies, new the same year.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
Western S.M.T. 1757, UCS621, an Albion LR1 Lowlander seen in Gauze Street, Paisley had an Alexander H40/31F body and was the first of forty new in 1963, although 1795 was an LR3 model. There were also twelve with Northern Counties H39/32F bodies, new the same year.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
136. UCS626
Taylor's of East Morton, Keighley Albion Lowlander LR1/Alexander H40/31F UCS626, which was new to Western SMT as its 1762 in January 1963.
Photo taken 1970s, Taylor's Garage, East Morton
Taylor's of East Morton, Keighley Albion Lowlander LR1/Alexander H40/31F UCS626, which was new to Western SMT as its 1762 in January 1963.
Photo taken 1970s, Taylor's Garage, East Morton
137. UCS627
With the most disastrous and ill-proportioned looking body built on an Albion LR1 Lowlander is Western S.M.T.1763, UCS627, new in 1963 with an Alexander H40/31F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
With the most disastrous and ill-proportioned looking body built on an Albion LR1 Lowlander is Western S.M.T.1763, UCS627, new in 1963 with an Alexander H40/31F body.
Photo taken Wednesday 19 June 1963, Gauze Street, Paisley Cross
138. UCS631
Western SMT AN1767(B3) UCS631, an Albion Lowlander LR1 from 1963 with Alexander H40/29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
Western SMT AN1767(B3) UCS631, an Albion Lowlander LR1 from 1963 with Alexander H40/29F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
139. UCS632
New in 1963, Western S.M.T. 1768, UCS632, was an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an Alexander H40/31F body seen here in Ayr.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
New in 1963, Western S.M.T. 1768, UCS632, was an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an Alexander H40/31F body seen here in Ayr.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
140. UCS637
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1773, UCS637, was an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an unfortunate design of Alexander body seating H41/31F and was seen in Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock Cross, Kilmarnock
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1773, UCS637, was an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an unfortunate design of Alexander body seating H41/31F and was seen in Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock Cross, Kilmarnock
141. UCS651
UCS651, seen in Cumnock, was Western S.M.T. 1787, an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an Alexander H40/31F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
UCS651, seen in Cumnock, was Western S.M.T. 1787, an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an Alexander H40/31F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Cumnock
142. UCS659
Western SMT 1795, UCS659, is a preserved Albion Lowlander with Alexander H40/31F body of 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1997, Brodick, Isle of Arran
Western SMT 1795, UCS659, is a preserved Albion Lowlander with Alexander H40/31F body of 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1997, Brodick, Isle of Arran
143. VCS370
A short time was spent on this night watching buses leave the 1970s bus station here. I probably used railings to support my camera for this time exposure as I didn't have a tripod at the time. Western SMT's B1816, VCS370, a 1963 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, is on the 17 service which ran to Largs.
Photo taken Tuesday 31 July 1973, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow
A short time was spent on this night watching buses leave the 1970s bus station here. I probably used railings to support my camera for this time exposure as I didn't have a tripod at the time. Western SMT's B1816, VCS370, a 1963 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body, is on the 17 service which ran to Largs.
Photo taken Tuesday 31 July 1973, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow
144. VCS397
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1843, VCS397, was a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with an Alexander DP49F body seen in Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1843, VCS397, was a Leyland PSU3/1R Leopard with an Alexander DP49F body seen in Kilmarnock.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1965, Kilmarnock
145. VCS399
Unfortunately not the best picture as the bus was travelling too fast for my camera, but this is the only picture I have of one of 7 Albion Lowlanders of Western SMT that carried Northern Counties H39/32F bodywork instead of the more common Alexander. Seen approaching Kilmarnock Bus Station carrying a wrap round advert then in fashion.
Photo taken Wednesday 10 August 1977, Kilmarnock Bus Station
Unfortunately not the best picture as the bus was travelling too fast for my camera, but this is the only picture I have of one of 7 Albion Lowlanders of Western SMT that carried Northern Counties H39/32F bodywork instead of the more common Alexander. Seen approaching Kilmarnock Bus Station carrying a wrap round advert then in fashion.
Photo taken Wednesday 10 August 1977, Kilmarnock Bus Station
146. VCS408
Western SMT KN1854, VCS408, an Albion Lowlander LR1 built in 1963 with Alexander H40/31F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr??
Western SMT KN1854, VCS408, an Albion Lowlander LR1 built in 1963 with Alexander H40/31F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr??
147. VCS416
Western SMT N1862, VCS416, a Lowlander L1 with Alexander H40/29F bodywork new in 1963 enters Anderston Cross Bus Station.
Photo taken c 1973, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow
Western SMT N1862, VCS416, a Lowlander L1 with Alexander H40/29F bodywork new in 1963 enters Anderston Cross Bus Station.
Photo taken c 1973, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow
148. VCS433
Western S.M.T. 1879, VCS433, was an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an Alexander H40/29F body, one of thirty new in 1963, some with H40/31F bodies.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Renfrew Ferry
Western S.M.T. 1879, VCS433, was an Albion LR1 Lowlander with an Alexander H40/29F body, one of thirty new in 1963, some with H40/31F bodies.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Renfrew Ferry
149.
Operated by Ridge Roadways in Zambia was this ex Western S.M.T. Bristol FLF6G, AAD9234, with ECW body. Note the extra ventilation provided in the fifth upper-deck window bay.
Photo taken September 1982, Zambia
Operated by Ridge Roadways in Zambia was this ex Western S.M.T. Bristol FLF6G, AAD9234, with ECW body. Note the extra ventilation provided in the fifth upper-deck window bay.
Photo taken September 1982, Zambia
150. AAG103B
Alexander 'Y' type C49F bodywork was fitted to AAG103B, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard which was Western S.M.T. 1910, new in 1964.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
Alexander 'Y' type C49F bodywork was fitted to AAG103B, a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard which was Western S.M.T. 1910, new in 1964.
Photo taken Tuesday 11 August 1964, Ayr
151. AAG121B
AAG121B, Western S.M.T. 1953 seen in Gauze Street, Paisley was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/30F body, one of thirty-three new in 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
AAG121B, Western S.M.T. 1953 seen in Gauze Street, Paisley was a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/30F body, one of thirty-three new in 1964.
Photo taken Thursday 20 August 1964, Gauze Street, Paisley
152. AAG99B
Western SMT DL1897, AAG99B, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1964 with Alexander Y C49F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
Western SMT DL1897, AAG99B, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R built in 1964 with Alexander Y C49F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
153. AYS736B
Western SMT acquired a number of Bedford VAS1 when they took over some of the MacBrayne fleet in 1969. One such was AYS736B, a 1964 example with Duple Midland B28F body
Photo taken August 1973, Guildford Square/Albert Place, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Western SMT acquired a number of Bedford VAS1 when they took over some of the MacBrayne fleet in 1969. One such was AYS736B, a 1964 example with Duple Midland B28F body
Photo taken August 1973, Guildford Square/Albert Place, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
154. XCS907
Western SMT DL1886, XCS907, a Leyland PSU3R/3R with Alexander C49F bodywork new in 1964 is seen in Port William, one of the most southerly points in Western territory.
Photo taken late 1970s, The Square, Port William
Western SMT DL1886, XCS907, a Leyland PSU3R/3R with Alexander C49F bodywork new in 1964 is seen in Port William, one of the most southerly points in Western territory.
Photo taken late 1970s, The Square, Port William
155. XCS922
Western SMT 1901, XCS922, a 1964 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Alexander C49F body. Alongside is an Eastern Scottish Bristol FLF.
Photo taken October 1971, St. Andrew Bus Station, Edinburgh
Western SMT 1901, XCS922, a 1964 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Alexander C49F body. Alongside is an Eastern Scottish Bristol FLF.
Photo taken October 1971, St. Andrew Bus Station, Edinburgh
156. XCS947
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1926, XCS947, a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/30F body, was seen in Paisley.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Paisley
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1926, XCS947, a Bristol FLF6G with an Eastern Coachworks H38/30F body, was seen in Paisley.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Paisley
157. BCS254C
Highland Omnibuses AL39, BCS254C, an Albion Lowlander LR7 with Northern Counties H39/30F bodywork which was new to Western SMT (their 1921) in 1965. It was acquired by Highland in 1971 and was withdrawn in 1981.
Photo taken early 1970s, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
Highland Omnibuses AL39, BCS254C, an Albion Lowlander LR7 with Northern Counties H39/30F bodywork which was new to Western SMT (their 1921) in 1965. It was acquired by Highland in 1971 and was withdrawn in 1981.
Photo taken early 1970s, Farraline Park Bus Station, Inverness
158. BCS970C
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1987, BCS970C, was a Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline with an Alexander H44/31F body which was seen at Newton Mearns garage.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1970, Newton Mearns Garage
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 1987, BCS970C, was a Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline with an Alexander H44/31F body which was seen at Newton Mearns garage.
Photo taken Monday 3 August 1970, Newton Mearns Garage
159. BCS993C
Western S.M.T. 2010, BCS993C, new in June 1965, and seen at the garage in Johnstone, was a Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline with an Alexander 'D' H44/31F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Johnstone Garage
Western S.M.T. 2010, BCS993C, new in June 1965, and seen at the garage in Johnstone, was a Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline with an Alexander 'D' H44/31F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Johnstone Garage
160. BCS994C
Western S.M.T. 2011, BCS994C, seen in Paisley was an Alexander 'D' type H44/31F bodied Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline new in 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Paisley
Western S.M.T. 2011, BCS994C, seen in Paisley was an Alexander 'D' type H44/31F bodied Daimler CRG6LX Fleetline new in 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 31 July 1965, Paisley
161. CAG445C
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2031, CAG445C, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with an Alexander C49F body, one of forty-seven new in 1965, and was photographed in Kilwinning.
Photo taken Wednesday 5 August 1970, Kilwinning
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2031, CAG445C, was a Leyland PSU3/3R Leopard with an Alexander C49F body, one of forty-seven new in 1965, and was photographed in Kilwinning.
Photo taken Wednesday 5 August 1970, Kilwinning
162. CAG447C
Western SMT RL2032, CAG447C, a Leyland PSU3/3R with Alexander C49F bodywork is seen on the seafront at Rothesay, Isle of Bute.
Photo taken early 1970s, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Western SMT RL2032, CAG447C, a Leyland PSU3/3R with Alexander C49F bodywork is seen on the seafront at Rothesay, Isle of Bute.
Photo taken early 1970s, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
163. CAG448C
Rothesay Garage (or Depot) was built in 1882 for the Rothesay Tramways at Pointhouse situated between Rothesay and Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute. The trams ceased in 1936 and the company ran buses until 1949 when it was absorbed into the main Western SMT fleet. This view inside shows the original pits with Leyland Leopard CAG448C/Alexander C49F (2033) on the left and three Bristol MW6G/Alexander C41F bodies built in 1959, one identified as 1496, MSD360, on the right which look like they have been resting in the garage for a while.
Photo taken June 1976, Pointhouse, Isle of Bute
Rothesay Garage (or Depot) was built in 1882 for the Rothesay Tramways at Pointhouse situated between Rothesay and Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute. The trams ceased in 1936 and the company ran buses until 1949 when it was absorbed into the main Western SMT fleet. This view inside shows the original pits with Leyland Leopard CAG448C/Alexander C49F (2033) on the left and three Bristol MW6G/Alexander C41F bodies built in 1959, one identified as 1496, MSD360, on the right which look like they have been resting in the garage for a while.
Photo taken June 1976, Pointhouse, Isle of Bute
164. DSD708D
Western SMT 2067, DSD708D, a Bristol RELH6G with 38 seat Alexander body. The coach was used on the London service and when new was fitted with a toilet.
Photo taken Thursday 14 September 1972, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow
Western SMT 2067, DSD708D, a Bristol RELH6G with 38 seat Alexander body. The coach was used on the London service and when new was fitted with a toilet.
Photo taken Thursday 14 September 1972, Anderston Cross Bus Station, Glasgow
165. DSD710D
Where East met West: Inveraray, Loch Fyne and Western SMT Bristol RELH6G, DSD710D, joins Eastern Scottish Bristol LH OSF323G for a "comfort stop" at the pier. The X26 was the long distance stage carriage service from Glasgow to Tarbert/Campbeltown and the LH appears to be on an extended tour. Note the box placed to aid passengers on and off the coach. No sign of ECW bodies up here, both are Falkirk products.
Photo taken Saturday 19 May 1973, Inveraray
Where East met West: Inveraray, Loch Fyne and Western SMT Bristol RELH6G, DSD710D, joins Eastern Scottish Bristol LH OSF323G for a "comfort stop" at the pier. The X26 was the long distance stage carriage service from Glasgow to Tarbert/Campbeltown and the LH appears to be on an extended tour. Note the box placed to aid passengers on and off the coach. No sign of ECW bodies up here, both are Falkirk products.
Photo taken Saturday 19 May 1973, Inveraray
166. DSD712D
Western SMT ST2072, DSD712D, a Bristol RELH6G was new in April 1966 with an Alexander C38Ft body in black and white livery. After being downgraded from motorway work it was rebuilt to C45F and, along with several similar vehicles, spent its last years at Stranraer depot and its sub-depot at Wigtown. Although subsequently repainted in standard livery, it retained its single-piece door.
Photo taken late 1970s, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
Western SMT ST2072, DSD712D, a Bristol RELH6G was new in April 1966 with an Alexander C38Ft body in black and white livery. After being downgraded from motorway work it was rebuilt to C45F and, along with several similar vehicles, spent its last years at Stranraer depot and its sub-depot at Wigtown. Although subsequently repainted in standard livery, it retained its single-piece door.
Photo taken late 1970s, Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart
167. DSD718D
Western SMT 2077, DSD718D, Bristol RELH6G / Alexander C38F, which entered service in May 1966, originally bought for the London coach service.
Photo taken September 1972, off Apsley Road, Great Yarmouth
Western SMT 2077, DSD718D, Bristol RELH6G / Alexander C38F, which entered service in May 1966, originally bought for the London coach service.
Photo taken September 1972, off Apsley Road, Great Yarmouth
168. DSD718D
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2077, DSD718D, a Bristol RELH6G with an Alexander C38FT body, is seen in Semley Place, as it arrives at Victoria Coach Station ready for the service to Aberdeen.
Photo taken Saturday 1 June 1974, Semley Place, London Victoria
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2077, DSD718D, a Bristol RELH6G with an Alexander C38FT body, is seen in Semley Place, as it arrives at Victoria Coach Station ready for the service to Aberdeen.
Photo taken Saturday 1 June 1974, Semley Place, London Victoria
169. GAG90D
Seen leaving Victoria Coach Station, as the second coach on the Alexander Northern service to Aberdeen, is Western S.M.T. 2184, GAG90D. This was a Bristol RELH6G with an Alexander C38FT body which was one of a number of coaches on loan to Alexander Northern.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1974, London Victoria Coach Station
Seen leaving Victoria Coach Station, as the second coach on the Alexander Northern service to Aberdeen, is Western S.M.T. 2184, GAG90D. This was a Bristol RELH6G with an Alexander C38FT body which was one of a number of coaches on loan to Alexander Northern.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1974, London Victoria Coach Station
170. GCS160E
Western S.M.T. 2099, GCS160E, was a Daimler CRG6LX-33 Fleetline with a Northern Counties H48/35F body, and was seen in High Street, Paisley, with the Gilmour Street branch of the Bank of Scotland to the right.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, High Street, Paisley
Western S.M.T. 2099, GCS160E, was a Daimler CRG6LX-33 Fleetline with a Northern Counties H48/35F body, and was seen in High Street, Paisley, with the Gilmour Street branch of the Bank of Scotland to the right.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, High Street, Paisley
171. JAG510F
Western SMT 2157, JAG510F, aDaimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1967 with Alexander D H44/31F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
Western SMT 2157, JAG510F, aDaimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1967 with Alexander D H44/31F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
172. PBL57F
Western SMT acquired this 1968 Bristol Lodekka from Thames Valley as part of the NBC-SBG VR-FLF swap in the early 1970s. It was originally D57, PBL57F, in the Thames Valley fleet and became B2432 with Western.
Photo taken July 1989, Whitesands, Dumfries
Western SMT acquired this 1968 Bristol Lodekka from Thames Valley as part of the NBC-SBG VR-FLF swap in the early 1970s. It was originally D57, PBL57F, in the Thames Valley fleet and became B2432 with Western.
Photo taken July 1989, Whitesands, Dumfries
173. JAG503F
Western SMT 2150, JAG503F, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1968 with Northern Counties H44/31F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
Western SMT 2150, JAG503F, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX built in 1968 with Northern Counties H44/31F bodywork.
Photo taken June 1971, Ayr Bus Station
174. KCS160F
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2190, KCS160F, a Leyland PSU3/3R with an Alexander C49F body was seen at Inchinnan in the garage yard.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Garage Yard, Inchinnan
Western S.M.T., Kilmarnock 2190, KCS160F, a Leyland PSU3/3R with an Alexander C49F body was seen at Inchinnan in the garage yard.
Photo taken Tuesday 4 August 1970, Garage Yard, Inchinnan
175. KCS161F
A brand new Leyland Leopard, Western SMT 2191, KCS161F, in black and white coach livery stands at St Enoch Square with the railway station canopy above.
Photo taken 1968, St Enoch Square, Glasgow
A brand new Leyland Leopard, Western SMT 2191, KCS161F, in black and white coach livery stands at St Enoch Square with the railway station canopy above.
Photo taken 1968, St Enoch Square, Glasgow
176. THN262F
For all rear view fans, United fans and Bristol fans, here is ex United L262, THN262F, still in Tilling red/cream but with Western fleetnames and adverts standing at Anderston Bus Station, Glasgow in March 1973. The conductor has obviously realised there is such a thing as a rear number screen, and has correctly displayed it for the service to Eaglesham. Comparing the reds, there doesn't seem to be much difference in this slide anyway between Western and United.
Photo taken March 1973, Anderston Bus Station, Glasgow
For all rear view fans, United fans and Bristol fans, here is ex United L262, THN262F, still in Tilling red/cream but with Western fleetnames and adverts standing at Anderston Bus Station, Glasgow in March 1973. The conductor has obviously realised there is such a thing as a rear number screen, and has correctly displayed it for the service to Eaglesham. Comparing the reds, there doesn't seem to be much difference in this slide anyway between Western and United.
Photo taken March 1973, Anderston Bus Station, Glasgow
177. NAG114G
NAG114G was a Bristol REMH with Alexander M type body with Western Scottish and in view of the recent request for more pictures, I have included this one which is about to leave Glasgow for London on the overnight service in July 1969.
Photo taken July 1969, Killermont Street , Glasgow
NAG114G was a Bristol REMH with Alexander M type body with Western Scottish and in view of the recent request for more pictures, I have included this one which is about to leave Glasgow for London on the overnight service in July 1969.
Photo taken July 1969, Killermont Street , Glasgow
178. OCS577H
Former Western SMT Bristol VR OCS577H with ECW body, seen here participating in the 2015 Kirkby Stephen Easter Sunday running day.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, Kirkby Stephen
Former Western SMT Bristol VR OCS577H with ECW body, seen here participating in the 2015 Kirkby Stephen Easter Sunday running day.
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, Kirkby Stephen
179. OCS577H
Following its recent debut at the Kirkby Stephen rally, Western SMT Bristol VRTSL6G, OCS577H, has had further work done on it and now has standard opening upper deck bulkhead windows and a livery that is a deeper shade of red than it wore in April.
Photo taken Sunday 21 August 2016, York Street, Leeds
Following its recent debut at the Kirkby Stephen rally, Western SMT Bristol VRTSL6G, OCS577H, has had further work done on it and now has standard opening upper deck bulkhead windows and a livery that is a deeper shade of red than it wore in April.
Photo taken Sunday 21 August 2016, York Street, Leeds
180. OCS583H
Western SMT were early users of Bristol VRs. However the honeymoon period was short and they were swapped for NBC Bristol FLFs. New to Western as their 2253, OCS583H, this bus went south in the great NBC/SBG VR/FLF swap.
Photo taken 1996, York
Western SMT were early users of Bristol VRs. However the honeymoon period was short and they were swapped for NBC Bristol FLFs. New to Western as their 2253, OCS583H, this bus went south in the great NBC/SBG VR/FLF swap.
Photo taken 1996, York
181. RSD732J
Western SMT bought this Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R 2341, RSD732J, in 1971 and fitted a 49 seat Alexander Y type coach body. In 1975 this was replaced with a 53 seat bus version of the same body.
Photo taken 1998, Meadowhall, Sheffield
Western SMT bought this Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R 2341, RSD732J, in 1971 and fitted a 49 seat Alexander Y type coach body. In 1975 this was replaced with a 53 seat bus version of the same body.
Photo taken 1998, Meadowhall, Sheffield
182. RSD732J
RSD732J is a Leopard PSU3/3R new to Western SMT from 4/71 as ML2341 originally having an Alexander Y-type C49F body, but received a new Alexander B53F body in 1975 following serious fire damage after a collision with a car on 1/6/74.
Photo taken Sunday 5 September 2004, Heaton Park, Manchester
RSD732J is a Leopard PSU3/3R new to Western SMT from 4/71 as ML2341 originally having an Alexander Y-type C49F body, but received a new Alexander B53F body in 1975 following serious fire damage after a collision with a car on 1/6/74.
Photo taken Sunday 5 September 2004, Heaton Park, Manchester
183. SCS335M
Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R SCS335M with Alexander 'AY' C49F body, new to Western SMT as fleetnumber L2466.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 2013, Kirkby Stephen West Station
Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R SCS335M with Alexander 'AY' C49F body, new to Western SMT as fleetnumber L2466.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 2013, Kirkby Stephen West Station
184. YSD340L
Former Western SMT 2380, YSD340L, a Leyland Leopard with Alexander C49F body, new in June 1973 on school duty.
Photo taken early 1985, Ramsey School
Former Western SMT 2380, YSD340L, a Leyland Leopard with Alexander C49F body, new in June 1973 on school duty.
Photo taken early 1985, Ramsey School
185. YSD352L
Western SMT 2392, YSD352L, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Alexander C49F body, new in January 1973, on route X18 to Glasgow.
Photo taken September 1973, Lowestoft
Western SMT 2392, YSD352L, Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Alexander C49F body, new in January 1973, on route X18 to Glasgow.
Photo taken September 1973, Lowestoft
186. SCS335M
One of the all time classic bus designs was the Alexander Y type. The rear was as good looking as the front as exemplified by this shot of Western SMT 2466, SCS335M, a 1974 Leyland Leopard with Y type coach body. The famous black and white coach livery is carried.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 2013, Brough
One of the all time classic bus designs was the Alexander Y type. The rear was as good looking as the front as exemplified by this shot of Western SMT 2466, SCS335M, a 1974 Leyland Leopard with Y type coach body. The famous black and white coach livery is carried.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 2013, Brough
187. HSD707N
Originally with Western SMT as V2536, HSD707N, a Volvo B58-61 with Alexander M type C42FT bodywork new in 1975, the coach had gravitated south to Blackburn Private Hire (Hamilton) by the late 80's and is seen aoutside the operators 'garage' at Cob Wall, Blackburn.
Photo taken late 1980s
Originally with Western SMT as V2536, HSD707N, a Volvo B58-61 with Alexander M type C42FT bodywork new in 1975, the coach had gravitated south to Blackburn Private Hire (Hamilton) by the late 80's and is seen aoutside the operators 'garage' at Cob Wall, Blackburn.
Photo taken late 1980s