SCT '61 Photo Index
West Yorkshire RCC
West Yorkshire RCC
The West Yorkshire Information Sercices (WYIS) Bulletins from 1951 to 2012 are available online here on the WYIS website.
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1. VY957
VY957, a 1929 Leyland Lion PLSC3 with a Roe B32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 23 February 2019, Manchester Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Manchester
VY957, a 1929 Leyland Lion PLSC3 with a Roe B32R body.
Photo taken Saturday 23 February 2019, Manchester Museum of Transport, Boyle Street, Manchester
2. JUB29
Keighley-West Yorkshire K451, JUB29, a Leyland Titan TD2 with Eastern Counties bodywork.
Photo taken Thursday 2 June 2022, Keighley Technical College, Dalton Lane, Keighley
Keighley-West Yorkshire K451, JUB29, a Leyland Titan TD2 with Eastern Counties bodywork.
Photo taken Thursday 2 June 2022, Keighley Technical College, Dalton Lane, Keighley
3. YG2059
Keighley - West Yorkshire K452, YG2059, a Leyland Titan TD2 built in 1932 with ECOC L27/26R bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1932, Lowestoft
Keighley - West Yorkshire K452, YG2059, a Leyland Titan TD2 built in 1932 with ECOC L27/26R bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1932, Lowestoft
4. YG52
West Yorkshire RC 540, YG52, a Leyland Tiger TS4 built in 1932 with ECOC C28F bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1932, Lowestoft
West Yorkshire RC 540, YG52, a Leyland Tiger TS4 built in 1932 with ECOC C28F bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1932, Lowestoft
5. YG622
West Yorkshire towing wagon 1004, converted in June 1948 from 437, YG622, a 1932 Leyland TD2. It was sold for scrap in May 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
West Yorkshire towing wagon 1004, converted in June 1948 from 437, YG622, a 1932 Leyland TD2. It was sold for scrap in May 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
6. YG624
YG624 was new in June 1932 to West Yorkshire Road Car, no. 439, and carried an Eastern Counties L26/26R body. Originally petrol engined, it was converted to diesel with the fitting of a Gardner 5LW in 1937 and in 1945 it was refurbished by Eastern Coachworks and in the process was fitted with a postwar Tilling style 2 piece roller blind display at the front.
Photo taken 1950s
YG624 was new in June 1932 to West Yorkshire Road Car, no. 439, and carried an Eastern Counties L26/26R body. Originally petrol engined, it was converted to diesel with the fitting of a Gardner 5LW in 1937 and in 1945 it was refurbished by Eastern Coachworks and in the process was fitted with a postwar Tilling style 2 piece roller blind display at the front.
Photo taken 1950s
7. YG5716
West Yorkshire RC 849, YG5716, a Dennis Lancet built in 1934 with ECOC B34F bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1934, Lowestoft
West Yorkshire RC 849, YG5716, a Dennis Lancet built in 1934 with ECOC B34F bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1934, Lowestoft
8. YG5735
West Yorkshire 113, YG5735, a Dennis Ace built in 1934 with ECOC B20F bodywork.
Photo taken 1934, Lowestoft
West Yorkshire 113, YG5735, a Dennis Ace built in 1934 with ECOC B20F bodywork.
Photo taken 1934, Lowestoft
9. BWT790
West Yorkshire Road Car Comany, Harrogate 1020, on trade plate 100C, was a Bristol JO5G. It had been new in 1935 as 995, when it was registered BWT790 and carried an Eastern Coachworks B34F body, later altered to B32F.
Photo taken Friday 2 January 1959, Edward Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire Road Car Comany, Harrogate 1020, on trade plate 100C, was a Bristol JO5G. It had been new in 1935 as 995, when it was registered BWT790 and carried an Eastern Coachworks B34F body, later altered to B32F.
Photo taken Friday 2 January 1959, Edward Street, Leeds
10. AWW178
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 938, AWW178, a Bristol JO5G, new with Eastern Counties B34F body, new in January 1936.
Photo taken late 1940s, Harrogate Stray
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 938, AWW178, a Bristol JO5G, new with Eastern Counties B34F body, new in January 1936.
Photo taken late 1940s, Harrogate Stray
11. BWT760
West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 2 August 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 2 August 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
12. BWT760
A nearside shot of West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G which was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 13 September 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
A nearside shot of West Yorkshire 965, BWT760, a Bristol JO5G which was new in 1937 with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body. It was rebuilt by the Company in 1952 to FB44F using part of the chassis from 934 (AWW174). It was reseated to FB43F in 12/53 and then to FB42F.
Photo taken Saturday 13 September 1958, parking area between Castle Street and Saville Street, Leeds
13. BWT760
BWT760 was West Yorkshire 965, a 1937 Bristol JO5G rebuilt by the company in 1952 to 30ft long with a front entrance.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
BWT760 was West Yorkshire 965, a 1937 Bristol JO5G rebuilt by the company in 1952 to 30ft long with a front entrance.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
14. BWT760
Rear View of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
Rear View of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
15. BWT760
Entrance detail of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
Entrance detail of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
16. BWT760
Interior entrance area of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
Interior entrance area of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
17. BWT760
Interior of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
Interior of West Yorkshire BWT760.
Photo taken July 1952, Christ Church, High Harrogate Stray
18. BWT790
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 995, BWT790, a Bristol JO5G with ECW B34F body, new in May 1937.
Photo taken late 1940s
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 995, BWT790, a Bristol JO5G with ECW B34F body, new in May 1937.
Photo taken late 1940s
19. BWT790
Interior view of BWT790, a 1937 Bristol JO5G with ECW B34F body, new as West Yorkshire 995.
Photo taken c.1950-52, Harrogate Stray
Interior view of BWT790, a 1937 Bristol JO5G with ECW B34F body, new as West Yorkshire 995.
Photo taken c.1950-52, Harrogate Stray
20. BWY982
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 350, BWY982, a Bristol K5G with ECW L24/24R body, new in November 1937.
Photo taken 1946-8, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 350, BWY982, a Bristol K5G with ECW L24/24R body, new in November 1937.
Photo taken 1946-8, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
21. BWY985
Premier Travel 128, BWY985, a Bristol K5G with ECW L27/28R body, acquired in 1960. It had been new to West Yorkshire in 1937 who had it rebodied in 1949. It was withdrawn the following year, 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 20 June 1964, Drummer Street Bus Station. Cambridge
Premier Travel 128, BWY985, a Bristol K5G with ECW L27/28R body, acquired in 1960. It had been new to West Yorkshire in 1937 who had it rebodied in 1949. It was withdrawn the following year, 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 20 June 1964, Drummer Street Bus Station. Cambridge
22. BWY991
BWY991 was a Bristol K5G with ECW L27/26R bodywork, new in 1937 as West Yorkshire 359. In 1949 it was rebodied with a new ECW L27/28R body and was renumbered DG 13 in 1954. Withdrawn in 1959, it was converted during 1960 at West Yorkshire Central Works into a tree lopper, numbered 1025, and was also used as a snowplough at Harrogate Bus Station.
Photo taken June-November 1964, rear of Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
BWY991 was a Bristol K5G with ECW L27/26R bodywork, new in 1937 as West Yorkshire 359. In 1949 it was rebodied with a new ECW L27/28R body and was renumbered DG 13 in 1954. Withdrawn in 1959, it was converted during 1960 at West Yorkshire Central Works into a tree lopper, numbered 1025, and was also used as a snowplough at Harrogate Bus Station.
Photo taken June-November 1964, rear of Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
23. BWY991
Rear view of West Yorkshire BWY991 showing the tree and branch storage area. Note the snow chains on the rear wheels.
Photo taken c.1960s, Harrogate
Rear view of West Yorkshire BWY991 showing the tree and branch storage area. Note the snow chains on the rear wheels.
Photo taken c.1960s, Harrogate
24. BWY991
West Yorkshire RC 4025, BWY991, a Bristol K5G built in 1937 with ECW bodywork modified for tree lopping.
Photo taken Sunday 1 August 1976, The Stray, Harrogate
West Yorkshire RC 4025, BWY991, a Bristol K5G built in 1937 with ECW bodywork modified for tree lopping.
Photo taken Sunday 1 August 1976, The Stray, Harrogate
25.
Possibly the longest fleetname in the THC empire, Keighley was added to West Yorkshire as this was a joint committee with WYOCC providing the buses but with input from Keighley council. The bus is a Bristol K5G dating from 1938 that was rebodied by Roe in 1950
Photo taken Saturday 2 August 2014, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
Possibly the longest fleetname in the THC empire, Keighley was added to West Yorkshire as this was a joint committee with WYOCC providing the buses but with input from Keighley council. The bus is a Bristol K5G dating from 1938 that was rebodied by Roe in 1950
Photo taken Saturday 2 August 2014, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
26. CWT857
West Yorkshire SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with E.C.W. B32F body, It was on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service as depicted on the 'bible' indicator display.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
West Yorkshire SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with E.C.W. B32F body, It was on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service as depicted on the 'bible' indicator display.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
27. CWT857
West Yorkshire, Harrogate SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body fitted with the older 'bible' destination display, and waits in one half of Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford, the other half of which can be seen on the other side of Chester Street.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire, Harrogate SG7, CWT857, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body fitted with the older 'bible' destination display, and waits in one half of Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford, the other half of which can be seen on the other side of Chester Street.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
28. CWX667
Premier Travel, Cambridge 125, CWX667, acquired in November 1960 from West Yorkshire Road Car Company, where it had been KDG22, was a Bristol K5G with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28R body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 August 1962, Haverhill Depot
Premier Travel, Cambridge 125, CWX667, acquired in November 1960 from West Yorkshire Road Car Company, where it had been KDG22, was a Bristol K5G with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28R body.
Photo taken Sunday 12 August 1962, Haverhill Depot
29. CWX671
Keighley West Yorkshire was a joint undertaking between Keighley Corporation and West Yorkshire Road Car which ran local and long distance services from the town. The buses were standard Tilling Group vehicles with one or two unusual variations on the theme. One such example of the unusual in the Keighley fleet was this 1938 Bristol K5G which was rebuilt and rebodied by Roe after the second world war. KDG26 (Keighley Double Decker Gardiner), CWX671.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 2009, Harrogate
Keighley West Yorkshire was a joint undertaking between Keighley Corporation and West Yorkshire Road Car which ran local and long distance services from the town. The buses were standard Tilling Group vehicles with one or two unusual variations on the theme. One such example of the unusual in the Keighley fleet was this 1938 Bristol K5G which was rebuilt and rebodied by Roe after the second world war. KDG26 (Keighley Double Decker Gardiner), CWX671.
Photo taken Sunday 2 August 2009, Harrogate
30. CWX671
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDG26, CWX671, a 1938 Bristol K5G.
Photo taken Sunday 27 October 2013, Piece Hall, Halifax
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDG26, CWX671, a 1938 Bristol K5G.
Photo taken Sunday 27 October 2013, Piece Hall, Halifax
31. CWX671
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDG26, CWX671, a 1938 Bristol K5G. The chassis was rebuilt & modernised with a lower PV2 radiator in 1950 & a new Roe L27/28R body replaced the original ECW one.
Photo taken November 1995, Ingrow Station, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDG26, CWX671, a 1938 Bristol K5G. The chassis was rebuilt & modernised with a lower PV2 radiator in 1950 & a new Roe L27/28R body replaced the original ECW one.
Photo taken November 1995, Ingrow Station, Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
32. CWX680
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 392, CWX680, a Bristol K5G with ECW L24/24R body, new in January 1939.
Photo taken 1946-9, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 392, CWX680, a Bristol K5G with ECW L24/24R body, new in January 1939.
Photo taken 1946-9, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
33. CWX681
West Yorkshire DG36, CWX681, was new as 393 in 1939 and was a Bristol K5G with E.C.W. CL24/24R body. It was rebodied with the Roe L27/28R body seen here in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 13 May 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire DG36, CWX681, was new as 393 in 1939 and was a Bristol K5G with E.C.W. CL24/24R body. It was rebodied with the Roe L27/28R body seen here in 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 13 May 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
34. CWY962
West Yorkshire SG23, CWY962, seen on the parking area adjacent to Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1956, near Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire SG23, CWY962, seen on the parking area adjacent to Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds, was a Bristol L5G with an Eastern Coachworks B32F body.
Photo taken Saturday 23 June 1956, near Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
35. CWY982
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-71, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork converted to B33D. Originally registered CWY982 and new as West Yorkshire RC 152 this was still soldiering on despite being over 40 years old.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-10-71, a Bristol L5G built in 1939 with ECW bodywork converted to B33D. Originally registered CWY982 and new as West Yorkshire RC 152 this was still soldiering on despite being over 40 years old.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
36. OWT196
Yorkshire Woollen District 155, OWT196, was former York-West Yorkshire YDG83, a 1939 Bristol K5G with an ECW H29/26R body from 1955. It was one of a number of second-hand buses acquired in 1969 to cover a severe shortage of vehicles. Behind is 845, FHD119, one of their Northern Counties bodied Regent Vs.
Photo taken 1969, Rishworth Road, Dewsbury
Yorkshire Woollen District 155, OWT196, was former York-West Yorkshire YDG83, a 1939 Bristol K5G with an ECW H29/26R body from 1955. It was one of a number of second-hand buses acquired in 1969 to cover a severe shortage of vehicles. Behind is 845, FHD119, one of their Northern Counties bodied Regent Vs.
Photo taken 1969, Rishworth Road, Dewsbury
37. DWW581
DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
38. DWW581
Rear view of DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1968, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Rear view of DWW581, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 176, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 1/41.
Photo taken July 1968, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
39. DWW584
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 179, DWW584, a Bristol L5G with ECW B32F body, new in March 1940 but stored until entering service on 1 May 1941.
Photo taken late 1940s, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
One of a batch of rear end photographs taken by West Yorkshire to illustrate advert sites and/or for the respective advertisers. This is 179, DWW584, a Bristol L5G with ECW B32F body, new in March 1940 but stored until entering service on 1 May 1941.
Photo taken late 1940s, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
40. DWW594
Fok-Lei, Macau, L114 M-16-04, a Bristol L5G built in 1940 with Union Auto Body Builders B31D bodywork from 1975. New as West Yorkshire RC 189 with ECW B32F bodywork and registered DWW594.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok-Lei, Macau, L114 M-16-04, a Bristol L5G built in 1940 with Union Auto Body Builders B31D bodywork from 1975. New as West Yorkshire RC 189 with ECW B32F bodywork and registered DWW594.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
41. DWW595
DWW595, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 190, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 5/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
DWW595, a 1940 Bristol L5G/ECW B32F new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company as no. 190, delivered in 3/40 but did not enter service until 5/41.
Photo taken July 1964, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
42. DWW608
DWW608 was a Bristol L5G with ECW B32F body, new as West Yorkshire Road Car Co. no. 204 in May 1940, but not entering service until a year later, in May 1941. In 1954 it was renumbered SG 94.
Photo taken c.1959-64, Exhibition Square, York
DWW608 was a Bristol L5G with ECW B32F body, new as West Yorkshire Road Car Co. no. 204 in May 1940, but not entering service until a year later, in May 1941. In 1954 it was renumbered SG 94.
Photo taken c.1959-64, Exhibition Square, York
43. DWW605
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street. Stored in the yard are KSG58 (CWY997) and SG91 (DWW605), both Bristol L5Gs with ECW B32F bodies, new in March 1939 and May 1941 respectively.
Photo taken December 1955, West Yorkshire Skipton depot
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street. Stored in the yard are KSG58 (CWY997) and SG91 (DWW605), both Bristol L5Gs with ECW B32F bodies, new in March 1939 and May 1941 respectively.
Photo taken December 1955, West Yorkshire Skipton depot
44. EWY419
EWY419 was new as one of a batch of 20 conventional Bristol L5Gs with ECW B35R bodies, and was delivered to West Yorkshire Road Car on 13 December 1946, entering service at Harrogate on 1 January 1947, with fleet number 208. In 1952 it was treated to the luxury of a heater being fitted, was renumbered in May 1954 to become SG 103 and continued to run from Harrogate until delicensed on 30 October 1955 for overhaul.
Photo taken February 1956, Harrogate Stray
EWY419 was new as one of a batch of 20 conventional Bristol L5Gs with ECW B35R bodies, and was delivered to West Yorkshire Road Car on 13 December 1946, entering service at Harrogate on 1 January 1947, with fleet number 208. In 1952 it was treated to the luxury of a heater being fitted, was renumbered in May 1954 to become SG 103 and continued to run from Harrogate until delicensed on 30 October 1955 for overhaul.
Photo taken February 1956, Harrogate Stray
45. EWY404
1960's fashion icon, poses in front of a 1947 ex West Yorkshire R.C.C. Bristol K5G 715, EWY404 in a builders yard on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Photo taken 1962, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
1960's fashion icon, poses in front of a 1947 ex West Yorkshire R.C.C. Bristol K5G 715, EWY404 in a builders yard on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Photo taken 1962, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
46. FWW596
West Yorkshire 646, FWW596, a 1947 Bedford OB with classic Duple body. This vehicle was for many years the York City Tour bus hence the quarter lights.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley Bus Station
West Yorkshire 646, FWW596, a 1947 Bedford OB with classic Duple body. This vehicle was for many years the York City Tour bus hence the quarter lights.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley Bus Station
47. FWW596
A pair of West Yorkshire Road Car coaches provide a contrast in size. Nearest the camera is CP1, FWW596, a 1947 Bedford OB with Duple body originally numbered 646 while the full size coach is CUG27, 8124WX, a 1961 Bristol MW6G with ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 2009, Bolton Abbey
A pair of West Yorkshire Road Car coaches provide a contrast in size. Nearest the camera is CP1, FWW596, a 1947 Bedford OB with Duple body originally numbered 646 while the full size coach is CUG27, 8124WX, a 1961 Bristol MW6G with ECW body.
Photo taken Sunday 11 October 2009, Bolton Abbey
48. FWW596
For many years the only non-Bristol in the West Yorkshire fleet was this Bedford OB with classic Duple bodywork. It owed its longevity to its use on the York City Tour. Dating from 1947 CP1, FWW596, is seen at the Skipton rally and running day.
Photo taken Sunday 8 October 2017, Coach Street, Skipton
For many years the only non-Bristol in the West Yorkshire fleet was this Bedford OB with classic Duple bodywork. It owed its longevity to its use on the York City Tour. Dating from 1947 CP1, FWW596, is seen at the Skipton rally and running day.
Photo taken Sunday 8 October 2017, Coach Street, Skipton
49. FWW596
FWW596 was the first in a batch of four Bedford OBs with Duple C26F bodies and was new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in July 1947, numbered 646. In April 1954 it was renumbered CP 1 and in the first half of 1957, by then the sole survivor of the batch, it was heavily rebuilt by West Yorkshire for use on the York City Tour.
Photo taken May 1957, Harrogate Stray
FWW596 was the first in a batch of four Bedford OBs with Duple C26F bodies and was new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in July 1947, numbered 646. In April 1954 it was renumbered CP 1 and in the first half of 1957, by then the sole survivor of the batch, it was heavily rebuilt by West Yorkshire for use on the York City Tour.
Photo taken May 1957, Harrogate Stray
50. FWW599
New in 1948 as number 649, West Yorkshire, Harrogate CP4, FWW599, seen in Castle Street, Leeds, was a Bedford OB with a Duple C26F body.
Photo taken Saturday 4 August 1956, Castle Street, Leeds
New in 1948 as number 649, West Yorkshire, Harrogate CP4, FWW599, seen in Castle Street, Leeds, was a Bedford OB with a Duple C26F body.
Photo taken Saturday 4 August 1956, Castle Street, Leeds
51. FWX801
West Yorkshire, Harrogate EB1, FWX801, a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP31R body, new in June 1948 as number 226.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 1958, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire, Harrogate EB1, FWX801, a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks DP31R body, new in June 1948 as number 226.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 1958, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
52. FWX822
Seen in Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds is West Yorkshire, Harrogate DB1, FWX822, which was a Bristol K6B with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28R body new in March 1948 when it carried fleet number 729.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
Seen in Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds is West Yorkshire, Harrogate DB1, FWX822, which was a Bristol K6B with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28R body new in March 1948 when it carried fleet number 729.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
53. HWW871
West Yorkshire DB44, HWW871, was an ECW-bodied Bristol K6B from 1949.
Photo taken 1965, Cemetery Road, Yeadon
West Yorkshire DB44, HWW871, was an ECW-bodied Bristol K6B from 1949.
Photo taken 1965, Cemetery Road, Yeadon
54. HYG972
A rear view of HYG972, the first of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 618 and allocated to Harrogate depot. Renumbered SM 1 in April 1954 it was withdrawn on 31 July 1956 and subsequently converted to a depot van, numbered 1023 and allocated to Leeds depot. Photographs of these depot van conversions appear under the "1024" heading.
Photo taken early 1950s, outside West Yorkshire Head Office, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
A rear view of HYG972, the first of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 618 and allocated to Harrogate depot. Renumbered SM 1 in April 1954 it was withdrawn on 31 July 1956 and subsequently converted to a depot van, numbered 1023 and allocated to Leeds depot. Photographs of these depot van conversions appear under the "1024" heading.
Photo taken early 1950s, outside West Yorkshire Head Office, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
55. HYG972
HYG972 was the first of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 618 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken early 1950s, Harrogate Bus Station
HYG972 was the first of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 618 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken early 1950s, Harrogate Bus Station
56. HYG972
HYG972 was the first of a pair of chassisless Morris-Beadles new to West Yorkshire Road Car in late 1949. This example was numbered 618, new to Harrogate depot and was renumbered SM1 in April 1954.
Photo taken May 1954, Bramham, Yorkshire
HYG972 was the first of a pair of chassisless Morris-Beadles new to West Yorkshire Road Car in late 1949. This example was numbered 618, new to Harrogate depot and was renumbered SM1 in April 1954.
Photo taken May 1954, Bramham, Yorkshire
57. HYG973
HYG973 was the second of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 619 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken mid 1960s, Norths, Sherburn in Elmet
HYG973 was the second of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 619 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken mid 1960s, Norths, Sherburn in Elmet
58. HYG973
HYG973 was the second of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 619 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken early 1950s, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
HYG973 was the second of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 619 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken early 1950s, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
59. HYG973
HYG973 was the second of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 619 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken early 1950s, Skipton Road, Harrogate
HYG973 was the second of a pair of Morris Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in late 1949. It was numbered 619 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken early 1950s, Skipton Road, Harrogate
60.
On 25 June 1951, York Co-op had an outing to Redcar and Whitby, using vehicles from the West Yorkshire Road Car Company fleet. Unfortunately, details of which vehicles were used are not available, but in this view starting from the left is 665, JWU894, a 1950 Bristol L6B with ECW FC31F body which became CB 6 in 1954 and, later, EB 16 and SB 16.
Photo taken Monday 25 June 1951, Fisherman's Square Coach Park, Redcar
On 25 June 1951, York Co-op had an outing to Redcar and Whitby, using vehicles from the West Yorkshire Road Car Company fleet. Unfortunately, details of which vehicles were used are not available, but in this view starting from the left is 665, JWU894, a 1950 Bristol L6B with ECW FC31F body which became CB 6 in 1954 and, later, EB 16 and SB 16.
Photo taken Monday 25 June 1951, Fisherman's Square Coach Park, Redcar
61.
In these official West Yorkshire views, it shows a remarkably well organised Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds.
Photo taken mid to late 1950s, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
In these official West Yorkshire views, it shows a remarkably well organised Wellington Street Coach Station in Leeds.
Photo taken mid to late 1950s, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
62. CWX671
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDG26, CWX671, a 1938 Bristol K5G. The chassis was rebuilt and modernised with a lower PV2 radiator in 1950 and with a new Roe L27/28R body that replaced the original ECW one.
Photo taken May 1998, Oldfield
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDG26, CWX671, a 1938 Bristol K5G. The chassis was rebuilt and modernised with a lower PV2 radiator in 1950 and with a new Roe L27/28R body that replaced the original ECW one.
Photo taken May 1998, Oldfield
63. HWW874
West Yorkshire DB47, HWW874 was new as West Yorkshire 785 in 1950 being renumbered in April 1954. It was a Bristol K6B with ECW L27/28R body and was withdrawn in September 1964, passing to Culing, Claxton (1/65), Riverway, Harlow (10/72) and to Marsden, Bradford in May 1973 for preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
West Yorkshire DB47, HWW874 was new as West Yorkshire 785 in 1950 being renumbered in April 1954. It was a Bristol K6B with ECW L27/28R body and was withdrawn in September 1964, passing to Culing, Claxton (1/65), Riverway, Harlow (10/72) and to Marsden, Bradford in May 1973 for preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1958, Yeadon Garage
64. HYG973
HYG973 was the second in a pair of Morris/Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in late 1949.
Photo taken late 1950s, Harrogate Stray
HYG973 was the second in a pair of Morris/Beadle chassisless buses new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in late 1949.
Photo taken late 1950s, Harrogate Stray
65. JWT712
West Yorkshire had one of the two prototype Lodekkas and DX1, JWT712, is seen here working a Harrogate local service.
Photo taken Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire had one of the two prototype Lodekkas and DX1, JWT712, is seen here working a Harrogate local service.
Photo taken Harrogate Bus Station
66. JWU871
Seen in Lady Lane outside the West Yorkshire Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds, is West Yorkshire, Harrogate SGL1, JWU871, a Bristol LL5G with an Eastern Coachworks B39R body.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 August 1958, Lady Lane, Leeds
Seen in Lady Lane outside the West Yorkshire Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds, is West Yorkshire, Harrogate SGL1, JWU871, a Bristol LL5G with an Eastern Coachworks B39R body.
Photo taken Wednesday 6 August 1958, Lady Lane, Leeds
67. JWU875
The official opening of the new Pateley Bridge Bus Station took place on Thursday 29 March 1956, when Mrs J.A.Gill, wife of Councillor J.A.Gill, Vice Chairman of the Ripon & Pateley Bridge Rural District Council, cut a ribbon to allow the entry of West Yorkshire SGL5, JWU875, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in November 1950 as 405, renumbered to SGL 5 in May 1954 and with freshly repainted silver chassis for this occasion.
Photo taken Thursday 29 March 1956, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
The official opening of the new Pateley Bridge Bus Station took place on Thursday 29 March 1956, when Mrs J.A.Gill, wife of Councillor J.A.Gill, Vice Chairman of the Ripon & Pateley Bridge Rural District Council, cut a ribbon to allow the entry of West Yorkshire SGL5, JWU875, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in November 1950 as 405, renumbered to SGL 5 in May 1954 and with freshly repainted silver chassis for this occasion.
Photo taken Thursday 29 March 1956, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
68. JWU885
In the shadow of the city walls opposite York Station is West Yorkshire SGL15, JWU885, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1959, York Station
In the shadow of the city walls opposite York Station is West Yorkshire SGL15, JWU885, a 1950 Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 7 March 1959, York Station
69. JWU890
JWU890 was the second in a batch of six Bristol L6B/ECW FC31F coaches, new to West Yorkshire Road Car in 1950. Initially numbered 661, this entered service at Harrogate on 1 July 1950, quite late in the season, and only ran until the end of October when it was seasonally delicensed for the winter.
Photo taken July - October 1950, Harrogate Stray
JWU890 was the second in a batch of six Bristol L6B/ECW FC31F coaches, new to West Yorkshire Road Car in 1950. Initially numbered 661, this entered service at Harrogate on 1 July 1950, quite late in the season, and only ran until the end of October when it was seasonally delicensed for the winter.
Photo taken July - October 1950, Harrogate Stray
70. JWU891
West Yorkshire, Harrogate CB3, JWU891, seen in the West Yorkshire Coach Station on Wellington Street, was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks FC31F body new in July 1950 as number 662.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire, Harrogate CB3, JWU891, seen in the West Yorkshire Coach Station on Wellington Street, was a Bristol L6B with an Eastern Coachworks FC31F body new in July 1950 as number 662.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
71. JYG742
JYG742, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body. Delivered in 12/50 to Keighley-West Yorkshire Services Ltd as no. K442, this entered service in 5/51 and was renumbered to KSGL 22 in 5/54.
Photo taken July 1967, South Kirkby, Yorkshire
JYG742, a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body. Delivered in 12/50 to Keighley-West Yorkshire Services Ltd as no. K442, this entered service in 5/51 and was renumbered to KSGL 22 in 5/54.
Photo taken July 1967, South Kirkby, Yorkshire
72.
On 16 June 1951, West Yorkshire Road Car Co. Ltd arranged a Private Hire to take "old folks" from Yeadon to Southport for the day.
Photo taken Saturday 16 June 1951, Albert Square, Yeadon
On 16 June 1951, West Yorkshire Road Car Co. Ltd arranged a Private Hire to take "old folks" from Yeadon to Southport for the day.
Photo taken Saturday 16 June 1951, Albert Square, Yeadon
73.
Two official West Yorkshire photographs taken on the A64, east of York, showing a fleet of buses returning from Scarborough on the express service to Leeds, with some extended to Keighley.
Photo taken c.1951, A64 East of York
Two official West Yorkshire photographs taken on the A64, east of York, showing a fleet of buses returning from Scarborough on the express service to Leeds, with some extended to Keighley.
Photo taken c.1951, A64 East of York
74. JWU876
Moore & Cartwright, contractor, Norton-on-Tees, JWU876, a Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1972, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees
Moore & Cartwright, contractor, Norton-on-Tees, JWU876, a Bristol LL5G built in 1951 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken March 1972, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees
75. JWU881
JWU881 was a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in May 1951 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered 411.
Photo taken 1956-59, Hebden Road, Grassington
JWU881 was a Bristol LL5G with ECW B39R body, new in May 1951 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered 411.
Photo taken 1956-59, Hebden Road, Grassington
76. JWU886
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with standard ECW rear entrance body. This bus is now at the Keighley Bus Museum
Photo taken 1994, Ludlam Street Depot, Bradford
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with standard ECW rear entrance body. This bus is now at the Keighley Bus Museum
Photo taken 1994, Ludlam Street Depot, Bradford
77. JWU886
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with 39 seat ECW rear entrance bodywork seen in service with Buxted Chicken in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Malton
West Yorkshire SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with 39 seat ECW rear entrance bodywork seen in service with Buxted Chicken in 1968.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1968, Malton
78. JWU886
West Yorkshire Road Car 1951 ECW B39F bodied Bristol LL5G SGL16, JWU886, on display at the entrance to the Keighley & Worth Valley station at Ingrow. It was advertising the car & light commercial display as part of the Keighley Bus Museum's Festival of Transport on the 7th July 2013.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 2013, Ingrow Station
West Yorkshire Road Car 1951 ECW B39F bodied Bristol LL5G SGL16, JWU886, on display at the entrance to the Keighley & Worth Valley station at Ingrow. It was advertising the car & light commercial display as part of the Keighley Bus Museum's Festival of Transport on the 7th July 2013.
Photo taken Sunday 7 July 2013, Ingrow Station
79. JWU886
Seen at Bradley near Skipton is this Bristol LL5G with classic ECW bodywork. New in 1951, this was SGL16 JWU886 in the West Yorkshire Road Car fleet.
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Bradley, near Skipton
Seen at Bradley near Skipton is this Bristol LL5G with classic ECW bodywork. New in 1951, this was SGL16 JWU886 in the West Yorkshire Road Car fleet.
Photo taken Sunday 12 October 2014, Bradley, near Skipton
80. JWU886
The interior of West Yorkshire Road Car SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with Eastern Coach Works B39R bodywork in the Keighley Bus Co Depot during the Open Day.
Photo taken Sunday 26 April 2015, Keighley Bus Co Depot, Keighley
The interior of West Yorkshire Road Car SGL16, JWU886, a 1951 Bristol LL5G with Eastern Coach Works B39R bodywork in the Keighley Bus Co Depot during the Open Day.
Photo taken Sunday 26 April 2015, Keighley Bus Co Depot, Keighley
81. JWY224
Former West Yorkshire RCC DBW1, JWY224, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW L27/28RD body, new in 1951 as 806, being renumbered in 1954.
Photo taken April 1968, Halifax
Former West Yorkshire RCC DBW1, JWY224, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW L27/28RD body, new in 1951 as 806, being renumbered in 1954.
Photo taken April 1968, Halifax
82. JYG726
West Yorkshire SBW14, JYG726, a 39 seat Bristol LWL6B from 1951 at Bingley Station on the Eldwick service
Photo taken 1960, Bingley Station
West Yorkshire SBW14, JYG726, a 39 seat Bristol LWL6B from 1951 at Bingley Station on the Eldwick service
Photo taken 1960, Bingley Station
83. JYG727
West Yorkshire SGW10, JYG727, a 1951 Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body, with an unidentified lowbridge KSW in front.
Photo taken Saturday 9 January 1965, Layerthorpe Station, York
West Yorkshire SGW10, JYG727, a 1951 Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body, with an unidentified lowbridge KSW in front.
Photo taken Saturday 9 January 1965, Layerthorpe Station, York
84. JYG72X
This unidentified West Yorkshire SGW-class, JYG72-, was a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body of 1951.
Photo taken 1964, Market Place, Wetherby
This unidentified West Yorkshire SGW-class, JYG72-, was a Bristol LWL5G with ECW B39R body of 1951.
Photo taken 1964, Market Place, Wetherby
85. JYG741
JYG741 was the last in a batch of twelve Bristol LWL6Bs with ECW FC35F bodies, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in 1951. This particular one was new to Harrogate on 14 September, numbered 677, but after a spell at Keighley, it was allocated to Leeds from 1953 until withdrawal at the end of August 1963, having been delicensed each winter as was usual.
Photo taken September 1955, Carr Road, Calverley
JYG741 was the last in a batch of twelve Bristol LWL6Bs with ECW FC35F bodies, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co. in 1951. This particular one was new to Harrogate on 14 September, numbered 677, but after a spell at Keighley, it was allocated to Leeds from 1953 until withdrawal at the end of August 1963, having been delicensed each winter as was usual.
Photo taken September 1955, Carr Road, Calverley
86. JYG745
JYG745 was the second in a batch of 12 Bristol LWL6B/ECW FC35F coaches, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in 1951. It was numbered 667 and entered service at Harrogate on 22 March 1951, in time for Easter.
Photo taken Summer 1951, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
JYG745 was the second in a batch of 12 Bristol LWL6B/ECW FC35F coaches, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in 1951. It was numbered 667 and entered service at Harrogate on 22 March 1951, in time for Easter.
Photo taken Summer 1951, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
87. JYG745
JYG745, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW FC35F body. New in 3/51 to West Yorkshire as no. 667 in cream livery. Renumbered CBW 2 in 5/54 and then to EBW 2 in 2/60 at which time it was repainted into red and cream livery.
Photo taken July 1965, Norths Yard, Sherburn in Elmet
JYG745, a Bristol LWL6B with ECW FC35F body. New in 3/51 to West Yorkshire as no. 667 in cream livery. Renumbered CBW 2 in 5/54 and then to EBW 2 in 2/60 at which time it was repainted into red and cream livery.
Photo taken July 1965, Norths Yard, Sherburn in Elmet
88. KWU353
Yet another variation on the C-B-C vents on York-West Yorkshire YDX91, 2225WW, a FS6B built in 1960 being overtaken by 1951 Bristol K6B YDB82, KWU353, outside York Station. Both are on the then York city services 2 and 5A. Newer Lodekkas can be seen in the background making their way round the city walls.
Photo taken Monday 22 June 1970, York Station
Yet another variation on the C-B-C vents on York-West Yorkshire YDX91, 2225WW, a FS6B built in 1960 being overtaken by 1951 Bristol K6B YDB82, KWU353, outside York Station. Both are on the then York city services 2 and 5A. Newer Lodekkas can be seen in the background making their way round the city walls.
Photo taken Monday 22 June 1970, York Station
89. KWU370
KWU370 was West Yorksire DBW14 and was a Bristol KSW6B with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28R body new in 1951, when it carried number 832.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
KWU370 was West Yorksire DBW14 and was a Bristol KSW6B with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28R body new in 1951, when it carried number 832.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
90. JYG734
Greensitt & Barratt (building contractors) operated JYG734 as transport for their building force. A Bristol LWL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Mallowdale building site, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough
Greensitt & Barratt (building contractors) operated JYG734 as transport for their building force. A Bristol LWL6B built in 1952 with ECW B39R bodywork.
Photo taken April 1973, Mallowdale building site, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough
91. KWU368
To amplify comments elsewhere about the prototype staggered seat installation in West Yorkshire KSW6B 830 here is an official view, showing the individual seat backs to which I referred. Close examination of the photo shows that the seats were set at an angle across the bus, in order to encourage the outer passenger not to use the gangway for resting the right leg!
Photo taken 1952
To amplify comments elsewhere about the prototype staggered seat installation in West Yorkshire KSW6B 830 here is an official view, showing the individual seat backs to which I referred. Close examination of the photo shows that the seats were set at an angle across the bus, in order to encourage the outer passenger not to use the gangway for resting the right leg!
Photo taken 1952
92. KWU372
West Yorkshire DBW16, KWU372, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW L55R body, new in 1952
Photo taken Saturday 7 August 1965, Templar Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire DBW16, KWU372, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW L55R body, new in 1952
Photo taken Saturday 7 August 1965, Templar Street, Leeds
93. KWU372
Another view of West Yorkshire DBW16, KWU372, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW L55R body, new in 1952.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane, Leeds
Another view of West Yorkshire DBW16, KWU372, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW L55R body, new in 1952.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane, Leeds
94. KWU374
West Yorkshire DBW18, KWU374, was a Bristol KSW6B with ECW lowbridge body.
Photo taken 1966, Bond Street/Infirmary Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire DBW18, KWU374, was a Bristol KSW6B with ECW lowbridge body.
Photo taken 1966, Bond Street/Infirmary Street, Leeds
95. KWU381
West Yorkshire RCC SBW21, KWU381, was a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW B39R body.
Photo taken 1966, Old Ball, Horsforth
West Yorkshire RCC SBW21, KWU381, was a Bristol LWL6B with an ECW B39R body.
Photo taken 1966, Old Ball, Horsforth
96. KWU388
West Yorkshire SBW28, KWU388, and SBW16, JYG731, were both Bristol LWL6Bs with ECW B39R bodies from the early 1950s.
Photo taken 1964, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire SBW28, KWU388, and SBW16, JYG731, were both Bristol LWL6Bs with ECW B39R bodies from the early 1950s.
Photo taken 1964, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
97. LWR407
LWR407 was a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body. New to West Yorkshire RCC (CUG2) in 1952 it briefly became EUG2 in 1963/64 before reverting to coach status as CUG2 again.
Photo taken November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
LWR407 was a Bristol LS6G with E.C.W. C39F body. New to West Yorkshire RCC (CUG2) in 1952 it briefly became EUG2 in 1963/64 before reverting to coach status as CUG2 again.
Photo taken November 1970, Premises of North's (dealer), Sherburn-in-Elmet
98. LWR417
Seen outside the bus station in Vicar Lane, Leeds is West Yorkshire DBW31, LWR417, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW CL27/24RD body in a somewhat flambuoyant livery of red/cream/black and polished aluminium and was often referred to as 'The mobile fish bar'.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1957, Vicar Lane, Leeds
Seen outside the bus station in Vicar Lane, Leeds is West Yorkshire DBW31, LWR417, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW CL27/24RD body in a somewhat flambuoyant livery of red/cream/black and polished aluminium and was often referred to as 'The mobile fish bar'.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1957, Vicar Lane, Leeds
99. LWR417
West Yorkshire DBW31 (851), LWR417, was a Bristol KSW6B with the famous (some say infamous) CL27/24RD body dating from 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 2 October 1955, Bridge Street/High Street Roundabout, Keighley
West Yorkshire DBW31 (851), LWR417, was a Bristol KSW6B with the famous (some say infamous) CL27/24RD body dating from 1952.
Photo taken Sunday 2 October 1955, Bridge Street/High Street Roundabout, Keighley
100. LWR417
West Yorkshire DBW31, LWR417, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW CL27/24RD body has already been featured.
West Yorkshire DBW31, LWR417, a Bristol KSW6B with ECW CL27/24RD body has already been featured.
101. LWR417
LWR417, West Yorkshire 851 (later DBW31) has been attracting much comment on the site recently. These official photos of it will help to give a fuller picture of the conversion to double deck coach that was carried out in West Yorkshire's East Parade Central Works.
Photo taken May 1953, Harrogate Stray
LWR417, West Yorkshire 851 (later DBW31) has been attracting much comment on the site recently. These official photos of it will help to give a fuller picture of the conversion to double deck coach that was carried out in West Yorkshire's East Parade Central Works.
Photo taken May 1953, Harrogate Stray
107. LWR421
West Yorkshire DGW1, LWR421, a Bristol KSW6G with Eastern Coach Works L27/28RD body seen leaving Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire DGW1, LWR421, a Bristol KSW6G with Eastern Coach Works L27/28RD body seen leaving Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds.
Photo taken Sunday 6 July 1958, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
108. LWR421
West Yorkshire, Harrogate LWR421, a Bristol KSW6G with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28RD body new in December 1952 waits in Chester Street Bus Station in Bradford before departing for Keighley.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 1958, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire, Harrogate LWR421, a Bristol KSW6G with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28RD body new in December 1952 waits in Chester Street Bus Station in Bradford before departing for Keighley.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 1958, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
109. LWR424
West Yorkshire Road Car recovery truck 4044, LWR424. This picture was taken in pre preservation days on the forecourt of West Yorkshire's Hammerton Street depot in Bradford. The depot still exists virtually intact but empty.
Photo taken mid 1974, Hammerton Street Depot, Bradford
West Yorkshire Road Car recovery truck 4044, LWR424. This picture was taken in pre preservation days on the forecourt of West Yorkshire's Hammerton Street depot in Bradford. The depot still exists virtually intact but empty.
Photo taken mid 1974, Hammerton Street Depot, Bradford
110. LWR424
Many bus companies used to convert redundant buses into ancillary vehicles. Seen here is West Yorks Road Car recovery truck 4044, LWR424. Originally a 1953 lowbridge Bristol KSW6G numbered 858 it became DGW4 in 1954. It was converted to a tow truck in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2009, Elland Road, Leeds
Many bus companies used to convert redundant buses into ancillary vehicles. Seen here is West Yorks Road Car recovery truck 4044, LWR424. Originally a 1953 lowbridge Bristol KSW6G numbered 858 it became DGW4 in 1954. It was converted to a tow truck in 1970.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2009, Elland Road, Leeds
111. LWR424
West Yorkshire DGW4, LWR424, is a Bristol KSW6G/ECW L27/28RD of 1953. In 1972 it was converted to towing vehicle 4044, and is now preserved.
Photo taken 1966, Barwick-in-Elmet
West Yorkshire DGW4, LWR424, is a Bristol KSW6G/ECW L27/28RD of 1953. In 1972 it was converted to towing vehicle 4044, and is now preserved.
Photo taken 1966, Barwick-in-Elmet
112. LWR424
West Yorkshire DGW4, LWR424, is a Bristol KSW6G/ECW L27/28RD of 1953.
Photo taken 1966, Aberford
West Yorkshire DGW4, LWR424, is a Bristol KSW6G/ECW L27/28RD of 1953.
Photo taken 1966, Aberford
113. LWR430
Seen laying over in Otley Bus Station is West Yorkshire DGW10, LWR430, a Bristol KSW6G with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28RD body new in 1953, when it was numbered 864.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Seen laying over in Otley Bus Station is West Yorkshire DGW10, LWR430, a Bristol KSW6G with an Eastern Coachworks L27/28RD body new in 1953, when it was numbered 864.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
114. LWR431
SMG1, LWR431, entered service with West Yorkshire in 1953 as its EUG1, a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F 'Express' bodywork.
Photo taken 1968, Harrogate Bus Station
SMG1, LWR431, entered service with West Yorkshire in 1953 as its EUG1, a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F 'Express' bodywork.
Photo taken 1968, Harrogate Bus Station
115. LWR432
West Yorkshire SMG2, LWR432, was a Bristol LS5G/ECW of 1953. It started life as EUG2 with a DP41F body, and converted to B45F in 1957 becoming SUG2, finally renumbered as SMG2 in 1962.
Photo taken 1965, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire SMG2, LWR432, was a Bristol LS5G/ECW of 1953. It started life as EUG2 with a DP41F body, and converted to B45F in 1957 becoming SUG2, finally renumbered as SMG2 in 1962.
Photo taken 1965, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
116. LWR433
LWR433 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in March 1953 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered EUG3. In January 1957 it was reseated at ECW to B45F and renumbered SUG3, being further renumbered in March 1962 to SMG3.
Photo taken c.1957, Hebden Road, Grassington
LWR433 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in March 1953 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered EUG3. In January 1957 it was reseated at ECW to B45F and renumbered SUG3, being further renumbered in March 1962 to SMG3.
Photo taken c.1957, Hebden Road, Grassington
117. LYG712
West Yorkshire CUG6, LYG712, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, which entered service in June 1953.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire CUG6, LYG712, a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, which entered service in June 1953.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane, Leeds
118. LYG712
Unidentified contractor, LYG712 Bristol LS5G built in 1953 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Croft area
Unidentified contractor, LYG712 Bristol LS5G built in 1953 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1972, Croft area
119. MWR618
West Yorkshire DX2, MWR618, was one of six pre-production Bristol Lodekka LD6Bs with ECW H33/25R bodywork built in 1953 - the other five going to Bristol T&CC, Crosville, Hants & Dorset, United Counties and Western National.
Photo taken c.1968, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
West Yorkshire DX2, MWR618, was one of six pre-production Bristol Lodekka LD6Bs with ECW H33/25R bodywork built in 1953 - the other five going to Bristol T&CC, Crosville, Hants & Dorset, United Counties and Western National.
Photo taken c.1968, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
120. MWY112
MWY112 was the third Bristol Lodekka for the West Yorkshire fleet. Numbered DX3, it was delivered in February 1954 and, with sister DX4, entered service at Harrogate in May 1954.
Photo taken c.May 1956, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
MWY112 was the third Bristol Lodekka for the West Yorkshire fleet. Numbered DX3, it was delivered in February 1954 and, with sister DX4, entered service at Harrogate in May 1954.
Photo taken c.May 1956, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
121. MWY113
Harrogate Bus Station in the mid 1950s. On the left is DX4, MWY113, one of only two Bristol LD6Gs with ECW H33/25RD bodies delivered new to West Yorkshire.
Photo taken mid 1950s, Harrogate Bus Station
Harrogate Bus Station in the mid 1950s. On the left is DX4, MWY113, one of only two Bristol LD6Gs with ECW H33/25RD bodies delivered new to West Yorkshire.
Photo taken mid 1950s, Harrogate Bus Station
122. MWY114
West Yorkshire DX5, MWY114, an early Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/25RD body.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire DX5, MWY114, an early Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/25RD body.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
123. MWY114
MWY114 was a Bristol LD6B Lodekka with ECW H33/25RD bodywork, new as West Yorkshire DX5 in May 1954.
Photo taken c.May 1956, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
MWY114 was a Bristol LD6B Lodekka with ECW H33/25RD bodywork, new as West Yorkshire DX5 in May 1954.
Photo taken c.May 1956, West Yorkshire Grove Park depot, Harrogate
124. MWY118
West Yorkshire DX9, MWY118, was one of the early batch of Lodekkas dating from 1954.
Photo taken circa 1967, York Road, Seacroft
West Yorkshire DX9, MWY118, was one of the early batch of Lodekkas dating from 1954.
Photo taken circa 1967, York Road, Seacroft
125. MWY119
MWY119 was a Bristol LD6B Lodekka with ECW H33/25RD bodywork, new as West Yorkshire DX10 in September 1954.
Photo taken c.June 1959, West Yorkshire Central Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
MWY119 was a Bristol LD6B Lodekka with ECW H33/25RD bodywork, new as West Yorkshire DX10 in September 1954.
Photo taken c.June 1959, West Yorkshire Central Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
126. MWY218
MWY218 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in April 1954 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, fleet number EUG7.
Photo taken c.Dec 1956, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
MWY218 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new in April 1954 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, fleet number EUG7.
Photo taken c.Dec 1956, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
127. MWY219
Another view of West Yorkshire Road Car Co Pateley Bridge depot when quite new with LS5G SUG8, MWY219, on service 24 to Harrogate.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
Another view of West Yorkshire Road Car Co Pateley Bridge depot when quite new with LS5G SUG8, MWY219, on service 24 to Harrogate.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
128. MWY219
MWY219 was new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in April 1954 as a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, numbered EUG8. In February 1957 it was reseated at ECW to become B45F, and was renumbered SUG8 at that time.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
MWY219 was new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in April 1954 as a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, numbered EUG8. In February 1957 it was reseated at ECW to become B45F, and was renumbered SUG8 at that time.
Photo taken c.1957, Pateley Bridge Bus Station
129. MWY229
August 1954 at the Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick with buses returning from Keswick on the X87 service. The LS5G dual purpose West Yorkshire EUG18, MWY229, on the left had only entered service just a month earlier, whilst the coach LS6G number CUG2, LWR407, was from June 1952.
Photo taken August 1954, Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick
August 1954 at the Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick with buses returning from Keswick on the X87 service. The LS5G dual purpose West Yorkshire EUG18, MWY229, on the left had only entered service just a month earlier, whilst the coach LS6G number CUG2, LWR407, was from June 1952.
Photo taken August 1954, Cross Streets Hotel, Austwick
130. MWY617
MWY617 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in March 1954 as CUG11.
Photo taken September 1970, Taylor's Yard, off Myrtle Square, East Parade, Harrogate
MWY617 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in March 1954 as CUG11.
Photo taken September 1970, Taylor's Yard, off Myrtle Square, East Parade, Harrogate
131. MWY618
MWY618 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in March 1954 and numbered CUG12.
Photo taken c.1954/55, Harrogate Stray
MWY618 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in March 1954 and numbered CUG12.
Photo taken c.1954/55, Harrogate Stray
132. SUG18
MWY229 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in July 1954 as EUG18. It was renumbered SUG18 in March 1959, though with no change to the seating, and withdrawn in November 1969. Sold to Norths, dealer, Sherburn in November 1970 it went on to have a short further life with Henry Boot, contractor, from January to May 1971 and during that time parked up each night on York Road, Leeds.
Photo taken September 1970, Behind West Yorkshire's Grove Park depot, Harrogate
MWY229 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Company in July 1954 as EUG18. It was renumbered SUG18 in March 1959, though with no change to the seating, and withdrawn in November 1969. Sold to Norths, dealer, Sherburn in November 1970 it went on to have a short further life with Henry Boot, contractor, from January to May 1971 and during that time parked up each night on York Road, Leeds.
Photo taken September 1970, Behind West Yorkshire's Grove Park depot, Harrogate
133.
An official view of Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford.
Photo taken June-November 1955, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
An official view of Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford.
Photo taken June-November 1955, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
134.
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street.
Photo taken December 1955, West Yorkshire Skipton depot
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street.
Photo taken December 1955, West Yorkshire Skipton depot
135.
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street. This view is taken from Newmarket Street, showing the enquiry office and the entrance to the depot, with Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R SGL13 (JWU883) in the entrance - this was one of a pair that experimentally gained Cave-Brown-Cave heating.
Photo taken December 1955, Newmarket Street, Skipton
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street. This view is taken from Newmarket Street, showing the enquiry office and the entrance to the depot, with Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R SGL13 (JWU883) in the entrance - this was one of a pair that experimentally gained Cave-Brown-Cave heating.
Photo taken December 1955, Newmarket Street, Skipton
136.
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street. From the left is a Keighley-West Yorkshire Bristol K5G/ECW L27/28R body, quite possibly KDG17 (BWY995); Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R SGL11 (JWU881) and Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R and SGL9 (JWU879).
Photo taken December 1955, West Yorkshire Skipton depot
Skipton depot of West Yorkshire dated from 1934 and was situated off Newmarket Street. From the left is a Keighley-West Yorkshire Bristol K5G/ECW L27/28R body, quite possibly KDG17 (BWY995); Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R SGL11 (JWU881) and Bristol LL5G/ECW B39R and SGL9 (JWU879).
Photo taken December 1955, West Yorkshire Skipton depot
137. MWY223
Eastern Coachworks B20F bodied Dennis Ace AWT592 of Hodder, Slaidburn and Bristol LS SUG 12, MWY223, of West Yorkshire seen at Slaidburn on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1958, Slaidburn
Eastern Coachworks B20F bodied Dennis Ace AWT592 of Hodder, Slaidburn and Bristol LS SUG 12, MWY223, of West Yorkshire seen at Slaidburn on a tour organised by the West Yorkshire Information Service.
Photo taken Sunday 27 April 1958, Slaidburn
138. MWY231
West Yorkshire SUG20, MWY231, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B41F body of 1955. As the side beading shows, it started life as dual-purpose for express services (EUG20). In 1969 it was sold to an Irish (Gaelic) football team.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire SUG20, MWY231, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW B41F body of 1955. As the side beading shows, it started life as dual-purpose for express services (EUG20). In 1969 it was sold to an Irish (Gaelic) football team.
Photo taken 1965, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
139. OWX134
West Yorkshire, Harrogate CUG17, OWX134, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body and was seen in St. Paul's Street, Leeds, with Saville Street running across the background.
Photo taken Saturday 4 August 1956, St. Paul's Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire, Harrogate CUG17, OWX134, was a Bristol LS6G with an Eastern Coachworks C39F body and was seen in St. Paul's Street, Leeds, with Saville Street running across the background.
Photo taken Saturday 4 August 1956, St. Paul's Street, Leeds
140. OWX135
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, OWX135, a Bristol LS6G of 1955 with Eastern Coach Works C39F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Yuill's Hartlepool Depot
Yuill, Hartlepool based contractor, OWX135, a Bristol LS6G of 1955 with Eastern Coach Works C39F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1972, Yuill's Hartlepool Depot
141. OWX136
New in 1955, as West Yorkshire CUG19, OWX136 was a Bristol LS6G with an E.C.W. C39F body. It was withdrawn in December 1970, fitted with a 5HLW engine in July 1971 and sold to North (dealer) in May 1972.
Photo taken Wednesday 14 April 1976, Crawley
New in 1955, as West Yorkshire CUG19, OWX136 was a Bristol LS6G with an E.C.W. C39F body. It was withdrawn in December 1970, fitted with a 5HLW engine in July 1971 and sold to North (dealer) in May 1972.
Photo taken Wednesday 14 April 1976, Crawley
142. OWX137
West Yorkshire EUG95, OWX137, a Bristol LS6G built in 1955 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire EUG95, OWX137, a Bristol LS6G built in 1955 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
143. OWX137
OWX137 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co on 1 May 1955. The last in a batch of five similar vehicles it, like the others, was allocated to Harrogate depot until seasonal delicensing at the end of October.
Photo taken late 1950s, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
OWX137 was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co on 1 May 1955. The last in a batch of five similar vehicles it, like the others, was allocated to Harrogate depot until seasonal delicensing at the end of October.
Photo taken late 1950s, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
144. OWX160
OWX160 was a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body, new in October 1955 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co and numbered DX 16.
Photo taken April 1972, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
OWX160 was a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body, new in October 1955 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co and numbered DX 16.
Photo taken April 1972, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
145. NCY455
West Yorkshire DAW4, NCY455, was an AEC Regent V MD3RV with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, and had originally been new to South Wales Transport in July 1956.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire DAW4, NCY455, was an AEC Regent V MD3RV with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, and had originally been new to South Wales Transport in July 1956.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
146. NCY455
West Yorkshire DAW4, NCY455, an AEC Regent V with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, storms up the hill at New Park in Harrogate.
Photo taken 1969, Skipton Road (A59), New Park, Harrogate
West Yorkshire DAW4, NCY455, an AEC Regent V with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, storms up the hill at New Park in Harrogate.
Photo taken 1969, Skipton Road (A59), New Park, Harrogate
147. OWX176
West Yorkshire 4026, OWX176, was delivered new to the Company in 1956 as its DX32, a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken 1970s, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire 4026, OWX176, was delivered new to the Company in 1956 as its DX32, a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken 1970s, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
148. OWX176
OWX176 was a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new as West Yorkshire Road Car Company DX32 in March 1956. It was withdrawn in September 1969, but was one of two LD type Lodekkas that were reprieved and converted into the first dedicated learner buses for West Yorkshire, despite having already been painted into "disposal livery" with green paint covering the cream bands.
Photo taken September 1970, Behind West Yorkshire's Grove Park depot, Harrogate
OWX176 was a Bristol Lodekka LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new as West Yorkshire Road Car Company DX32 in March 1956. It was withdrawn in September 1969, but was one of two LD type Lodekkas that were reprieved and converted into the first dedicated learner buses for West Yorkshire, despite having already been painted into "disposal livery" with green paint covering the cream bands.
Photo taken September 1970, Behind West Yorkshire's Grove Park depot, Harrogate
149. OWX178
West Yorkshire DX34, OWX178, a Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in February 1956.
Photo taken August 1968, Knaresborough Bus Station, Yorkshire
West Yorkshire DX34, OWX178, a Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in February 1956.
Photo taken August 1968, Knaresborough Bus Station, Yorkshire
150. OWX181
West Yorkshire RC 4027, OWX181, a Bristol Lodekka LD6B built in 1956 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork. New as DX37, this had been relegated to training duties when seen in Ripon.
Photo taken April 1974, Ripon
West Yorkshire RC 4027, OWX181, a Bristol Lodekka LD6B built in 1956 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork. New as DX37, this had been relegated to training duties when seen in Ripon.
Photo taken April 1974, Ripon
151. OWX181
West Yorkshire DX37, OWX181, a Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in March 1956 and in use as a trainer from November 1970.
Photo taken August 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire DX37, OWX181, a Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in March 1956 and in use as a trainer from November 1970.
Photo taken August 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
152. RWW982
Fok Lei, Macau, M-58-23, a Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW bodywork modified to B39D.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
Fok Lei, Macau, M-58-23, a Bristol LS5G built in 1956 with ECW bodywork modified to B39D.
Photo taken July 1981, Macau
153. RWW983
West Yorkshire RCC SUG58, RWW983, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW DP41F body dating from 1956.
Photo taken circa 1964, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire RCC SUG58, RWW983, was a Bristol LS5G with an ECW DP41F body dating from 1956.
Photo taken circa 1964, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
154. RWY824
West Yorkshire DX46, RWY824, a Bristol LD6B dating from 1956, sweeps out of Roseville Road depot, Leeds heading for Vicar Lane bus station to take up duty.
Photo taken circa 1967, Roseville Road Depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire DX46, RWY824, a Bristol LD6B dating from 1956, sweeps out of Roseville Road depot, Leeds heading for Vicar Lane bus station to take up duty.
Photo taken circa 1967, Roseville Road Depot, Leeds
155. RWY824
A pair of former West Yorkshire Bristol Lodekkas await a buyer at the premises of North of Sherburn the well known dealer. DX46, RWY824, dates from 1956 while former York West Yorkshire YDX74, UWU978, is some two years younger.
Photo taken 1974, Sherburn in Elmete
A pair of former West Yorkshire Bristol Lodekkas await a buyer at the premises of North of Sherburn the well known dealer. DX46, RWY824, dates from 1956 while former York West Yorkshire YDX74, UWU978, is some two years younger.
Photo taken 1974, Sherburn in Elmete
156. RWY825
West Yorkshire DX47, RWY825, a 1956 Bristol LD6B is seen in Pontefract working for Ideal of Hoyle Mill.
Photo taken 1969, Pontefract Bus Station
West Yorkshire DX47, RWY825, a 1956 Bristol LD6B is seen in Pontefract working for Ideal of Hoyle Mill.
Photo taken 1969, Pontefract Bus Station
157. DAW9
West Yorkshire Road Car DAW9, 1953U, was one of a batch of six AEC Regent V D3RVs with Roe H37/28R bodywork new to Samuel Ledgard in September 1957 (1949-1954U).
Photo taken 1968, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire Road Car DAW9, 1953U, was one of a batch of six AEC Regent V D3RVs with Roe H37/28R bodywork new to Samuel Ledgard in September 1957 (1949-1954U).
Photo taken 1968, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
158. SLA759
This picture shows West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, parked in Ribble's Blackpool depot with a Standerwick Leyland Tiger Cub/Burlingham Seagull to the left and a Scout Duple Midland Donington, S56, NRN168, to the right.
Photo taken Devonshire Road Depot, Blackpool
This picture shows West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, parked in Ribble's Blackpool depot with a Standerwick Leyland Tiger Cub/Burlingham Seagull to the left and a Scout Duple Midland Donington, S56, NRN168, to the right.
Photo taken Devonshire Road Depot, Blackpool
159. SLA759
West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, entering service in 1957 for Tilling's Transport (latterly as their T310). Sold to West Yorkshire in 1965, it was then converted from its original LS6B and C34F configuration.
Photo taken 1966, at the new Gelderd Road Depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire CUG44, SLA759, was a Bristol LS6G with ECW C39F body, entering service in 1957 for Tilling's Transport (latterly as their T310). Sold to West Yorkshire in 1965, it was then converted from its original LS6B and C34F configuration.
Photo taken 1966, at the new Gelderd Road Depot, Leeds
160. TWT120
TWT120 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car in December 1957. As was often the case with West Yorkshire express and coach vehicles arriving during the winter, it was stored until entering service in May 1958.
Photo taken May 1972, Doncaster
TWT120 was a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car in December 1957. As was often the case with West Yorkshire express and coach vehicles arriving during the winter, it was stored until entering service in May 1958.
Photo taken May 1972, Doncaster
161. TWY603
Two views of Harrogate Bus Station; a typical view from the late 1950s. DX61, TWY603, is on the Leeds (36) stand; this was a Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new on 1 November 1957 to Leeds depot. Transferred just a year later to Harrogate, it could have been working for either depot in this photograph as duties on the 36 were shared.
Photo taken late 1950s, Harrogate Bus Station
Two views of Harrogate Bus Station; a typical view from the late 1950s. DX61, TWY603, is on the Leeds (36) stand; this was a Bristol LD6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new on 1 November 1957 to Leeds depot. Transferred just a year later to Harrogate, it could have been working for either depot in this photograph as duties on the 36 were shared.
Photo taken late 1950s, Harrogate Bus Station
162. XUG141
West Yorkshire DGW12, XUG141, was a Daimler CVG6 with Burlingham H36/28R bodywork, which had been new to Samuel Ledgard in March 1957.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire DGW12, XUG141, was a Daimler CVG6 with Burlingham H36/28R bodywork, which had been new to Samuel Ledgard in March 1957.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
163. TWT114
West Yorkshire SUG61, TWT114, a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F which entered service in May 1958
Photo taken c.1967, Roseville Road depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire SUG61, TWT114, a Bristol LS5G with ECW DP41F which entered service in May 1958
Photo taken c.1967, Roseville Road depot, Leeds
164. TWT115
West Yorkshire Road Car Co. SUG62, TWT115, a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. DP41F body, new in 1958. Originally numbered EUG 63 in the DP-series, it had more recently been downgraded to a service bus in the 'SUG' series, whilst still retaining its DP seating.
Photo taken 1970, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire Road Car Co. SUG62, TWT115, a Bristol LS5G with E.C.W. DP41F body, new in 1958. Originally numbered EUG 63 in the DP-series, it had more recently been downgraded to a service bus in the 'SUG' series, whilst still retaining its DP seating.
Photo taken 1970, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
165. TWT117
West Yorkshire SUG64, TWT117, a Bristol LS5G with a demoted ECW DP41F body from 1958, hurries out of Bradford en-route to Denholme.
Photo taken 1972, Thornton trolleybus Terminus, Bradford
West Yorkshire SUG64, TWT117, a Bristol LS5G with a demoted ECW DP41F body from 1958, hurries out of Bradford en-route to Denholme.
Photo taken 1972, Thornton trolleybus Terminus, Bradford
166. TWT118
West Yorkshire RC SUG65, TWT118, a Bristol LS5G built in 1958 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire RC SUG65, TWT118, a Bristol LS5G built in 1958 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
167. TWT119
With other operators sending coaches to Wembley, this Bristol with an Eastern Coachworks body was the best that West Yorkshire could offer. EUG66, TWT119, was an LS5G with a DP41F body, new in June 1958, and is seen in the coachpark at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1959, Wembley Stadium
With other operators sending coaches to Wembley, this Bristol with an Eastern Coachworks body was the best that West Yorkshire could offer. EUG66, TWT119, was an LS5G with a DP41F body, new in June 1958, and is seen in the coachpark at Wembley Stadium.
Photo taken Saturday 9 May 1959, Wembley Stadium
168. TWY607
TWY607 was new in February 1958 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered DX65 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken April 1964, Station Parade, Harrogate
TWY607 was new in February 1958 to West Yorkshire Road Car Co, numbered DX65 and allocated to Harrogate depot.
Photo taken April 1964, Station Parade, Harrogate
169. VWU234
West Yorkshire 1063, VWU234, a Bristol MW6G built in 1958 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, Station Square, Whitby
West Yorkshire 1063, VWU234, a Bristol MW6G built in 1958 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1972, Station Square, Whitby
170. TWT123
West Yorkshire EUG71, TWT123, a 1959 Bristol MW5G with ECW dual purpose body.
Photo taken 1996, Dewsbury Bus Museum
West Yorkshire EUG71, TWT123, a 1959 Bristol MW5G with ECW dual purpose body.
Photo taken 1996, Dewsbury Bus Museum
171. YWT292
On the left, West Yorkshire RCC EUG78, YWT292, a Bristol MW5G with ECW DP41F body, new in 1959. It was renumbered SUG77 in 1969 and withdrawn in 1971, passing via North's, the dealer, to MacGregor (Hedingham & District) as L71 as B43F.
Photo taken between 1964 and 196, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
On the left, West Yorkshire RCC EUG78, YWT292, a Bristol MW5G with ECW DP41F body, new in 1959. It was renumbered SUG77 in 1969 and withdrawn in 1971, passing via North's, the dealer, to MacGregor (Hedingham & District) as L71 as B43F.
Photo taken between 1964 and 196, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
172. YWT292
YWT292 a 1959 Bristol MW5G ex West Yorkshire Road Car, seen here on a frosty morning with Garnhams Coaches of Woodbridge, Suffolk
Photo taken October 1976, Melton, Suffolk
YWT292 a 1959 Bristol MW5G ex West Yorkshire Road Car, seen here on a frosty morning with Garnhams Coaches of Woodbridge, Suffolk
Photo taken October 1976, Melton, Suffolk
173. YWW76
West Yorkshire, Harrogate DX81, YWW76, a Bristol LD6B, new in 1959, with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body is seen in Vicar Lane, Leeds approaching the West Yorkshire bus station.
Photo taken Thursday 4 August 1960, Vicar Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire, Harrogate DX81, YWW76, a Bristol LD6B, new in 1959, with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body is seen in Vicar Lane, Leeds approaching the West Yorkshire bus station.
Photo taken Thursday 4 August 1960, Vicar Lane, Leeds
174.
A WYRCC Driver looking very smart with his long service badge on his lapel.
Photo taken Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
A WYRCC Driver looking very smart with his long service badge on his lapel.
Photo taken Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
175. 2225WW
Yet another variation on the C-B-C vents on York-West Yorkshire YDX91, 2225WW, a FS6B built in 1960 being overtaken by 1951 Bristol K6B YDB82, KWU353, outside York Station. Both are on the then York city services 2 and 5A. Newer Lodekkas can be seen in the background making their way round the city walls.
Photo taken Monday 22 June 1970, York Station
Yet another variation on the C-B-C vents on York-West Yorkshire YDX91, 2225WW, a FS6B built in 1960 being overtaken by 1951 Bristol K6B YDB82, KWU353, outside York Station. Both are on the then York city services 2 and 5A. Newer Lodekkas can be seen in the background making their way round the city walls.
Photo taken Monday 22 June 1970, York Station
176. 2228WW
West Yorkshire RCC Training Bus 4024, 2228WW, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new to Keighley-West Yorkshire (KDX94) in 1960.
Photo taken late 1974, Ovenden Road, Halifax (opposite The Friendly Inn)
West Yorkshire RCC Training Bus 4024, 2228WW, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new to Keighley-West Yorkshire (KDX94) in 1960.
Photo taken late 1974, Ovenden Road, Halifax (opposite The Friendly Inn)
177. 456LHN
West Yorkshire 1682, 456LHN, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1960 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1682, 456LHN, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1960 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
178. 7935WU
West Yorkshire 1064, 7935WU, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F bodywork waits on the erstwhile City Tour stand outside York Railway Station. It was new in June 1960 as CUG24 and became 1064 in the October 1971 renumbering. It was withdrawn in March 1974 and scrapped the following year.
Photo taken 1973, York Station
West Yorkshire 1064, 7935WU, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F bodywork waits on the erstwhile City Tour stand outside York Railway Station. It was new in June 1960 as CUG24 and became 1064 in the October 1971 renumbering. It was withdrawn in March 1974 and scrapped the following year.
Photo taken 1973, York Station
179. 7935WU
West Yorkshire CUG24, 7935WU, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body, new in June 1960.
Photo taken August 1971, outside York Railway Station
West Yorkshire CUG24, 7935WU, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body, new in June 1960.
Photo taken August 1971, outside York Railway Station
180. YWW77
United AS 256, YWW77, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6B built in 1960 with ECW H34/26F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Hartlepool Bus Station
United AS 256, YWW77, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6B built in 1960 with ECW H34/26F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Hartlepool Bus Station
181. YWW77
United AS 256, YWW77, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6B built in 1960 with ECW H34/26F bodywork.
Photo taken Westborough, Scarborough
United AS 256, YWW77, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6B built in 1960 with ECW H34/26F bodywork.
Photo taken Westborough, Scarborough
182. 2019YG
West Yorkshire DX123, 2019YG, a 1961 ECW H33/27RD bodied Bristol Lodekka FS6B resting in Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds shortly after arriving on the 47 circa 1970
Photo taken c. 1970, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire DX123, 2019YG, a 1961 ECW H33/27RD bodied Bristol Lodekka FS6B resting in Vicar Lane Bus Station in Leeds shortly after arriving on the 47 circa 1970
Photo taken c. 1970, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
183. 2230WW
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDX96, 2230WW, a 1961 Bristol Lodekka FS6B.
Photo taken 1972, Keighley Bus Station
Keighley-West Yorkshire KDX96, 2230WW, a 1961 Bristol Lodekka FS6B.
Photo taken 1972, Keighley Bus Station
184. 7905WY
West Yorkshire EUG84, 7905WY, a Bristol MW6G (originally MW5G) with ECW DP41F body, new in November 1961 but not in service until June 1962.
Photo taken August 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire EUG84, 7905WY, a Bristol MW6G (originally MW5G) with ECW DP41F body, new in November 1961 but not in service until June 1962.
Photo taken August 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
185. 7906WY
West Yorkshire EUG85, 7906WY, a Bristol Bristol MW5G with ECW DP41F bodywork, was one of a batch of nine similar vehicles (EUG81-89: 7902-7910WY) delivered in 1961.
Photo taken late 1960s, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire EUG85, 7906WY, a Bristol Bristol MW5G with ECW DP41F bodywork, was one of a batch of nine similar vehicles (EUG81-89: 7902-7910WY) delivered in 1961.
Photo taken late 1960s, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
186. 8124WX
West Yorkshire bought standard Bristol/ECW fare in the fifties and sixties. CUG27, 8124WX, is a 1961 Bristol MW6G with ECW coach bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 4 April 2010, Kirkby Stephen
West Yorkshire bought standard Bristol/ECW fare in the fifties and sixties. CUG27, 8124WX, is a 1961 Bristol MW6G with ECW coach bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 4 April 2010, Kirkby Stephen
187. 8124WX
West Yorkshire CUG27, 8124WX, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body from 1961
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field, Sunderland
West Yorkshire CUG27, 8124WX, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body from 1961
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field, Sunderland
188. 8124WX
West Yorkshire RC CUG27, 8124WX, a Bristol MW6G built in 1961 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 5 August 1984, The Stray, Harrogate
West Yorkshire RC CUG27, 8124WX, a Bristol MW6G built in 1961 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 5 August 1984, The Stray, Harrogate
189. 8125WX
West Yorkshire Road Car Co. fleet no. CUG28, 8125WX, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C41F body, new in 1961, seen here in the car-park at the south end of Loch Lomond, one of two coaches on a tour.
Photo taken July 1964, Loch Lomond
West Yorkshire Road Car Co. fleet no. CUG28, 8125WX, a Bristol MW6G with ECW C41F body, new in 1961, seen here in the car-park at the south end of Loch Lomond, one of two coaches on a tour.
Photo taken July 1964, Loch Lomond
190. 8848WY
West Yorkshire RCC CF1, 8848WY, was a Ford Thames 570E with Duple Yeoman C41F body, dating from 1961 when it entered service with Waterhouse of Crawshawbooth. It was sold to Samuel Ledgard in 1963 and passed to WYRCC after the takeover in October 1967 and withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken circa 1967-69, Bridlington Railway Station
West Yorkshire RCC CF1, 8848WY, was a Ford Thames 570E with Duple Yeoman C41F body, dating from 1961 when it entered service with Waterhouse of Crawshawbooth. It was sold to Samuel Ledgard in 1963 and passed to WYRCC after the takeover in October 1967 and withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken circa 1967-69, Bridlington Railway Station
191. 9767WU
West Yorkshire DX109, 9767WU, a Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in July 1961.
Photo taken 1961, Harrogate Road, Harewood
West Yorkshire DX109, 9767WU, a Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in July 1961.
Photo taken 1961, Harrogate Road, Harewood
192. 9769WU
New in 1961, West Yorkshire DX111, 9769WU, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
New in 1961, West Yorkshire DX111, 9769WU, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
193.
A side profile of an unidentified West Yorkshire Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F coachwork, seen parked on the Low Harrogate coach stances, no doubt awaiting patronage for a day or half-day excursion.
Photo taken Late 1960s, St Mary's Walk, Harrogate
A side profile of an unidentified West Yorkshire Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F coachwork, seen parked on the Low Harrogate coach stances, no doubt awaiting patronage for a day or half-day excursion.
Photo taken Late 1960s, St Mary's Walk, Harrogate
194. 2018YG
West Yorkshire DX122, 2018YG, a Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire DX122, 2018YG, a Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
195. 2018YG
West Yorkshire RC DX122, 2018YG, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1962 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire RC DX122, 2018YG, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1962 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken December 1970, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
196. 2021YG
United AS 223, 2021YG, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1962 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Scarborough Bus Station
United AS 223, 2021YG, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1962 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Scarborough Bus Station
197. 252BNW
West Yorkshire RCC CF1, 8848WY, was a Ford Thames 570E with Duple Yeoman C41F body, dating from 1961 when it entered service with Waterhouse of Crawshawbooth. It was sold to Samuel Ledgard in 1963 and passed to WYRCC after the takeover in October 1967 and withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken circa 1967-69, Bridlington Railway Station
West Yorkshire RCC CF1, 8848WY, was a Ford Thames 570E with Duple Yeoman C41F body, dating from 1961 when it entered service with Waterhouse of Crawshawbooth. It was sold to Samuel Ledgard in 1963 and passed to WYRCC after the takeover in October 1967 and withdrawn in 1969.
Photo taken circa 1967-69, Bridlington Railway Station
198. 7905WY
West Yorkshire 1092, 7905WY, a Bristol MW5G built in 1962 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Park Street, Middlesbrough
West Yorkshire 1092, 7905WY, a Bristol MW5G built in 1962 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1971, Park Street, Middlesbrough
199. 7908WY
J Farren, Skipton, 7908WY "Clara", a Bristol MW5G built in 1962 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1978, Skipton
J Farren, Skipton, 7908WY "Clara", a Bristol MW5G built in 1962 with ECW DP41F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1978, Skipton
200. 811BWR
West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, seen on the 2007 Aire Valley Running day.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley Bus Station
West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, seen on the 2007 Aire Valley Running day.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Ilkley Bus Station
201. 811BWR
811BWR is a Bristol SUL4A, West Yorkshire SMA5 new in 1962. It has an ECW B36F body.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field
811BWR is a Bristol SUL4A, West Yorkshire SMA5 new in 1962. It has an ECW B36F body.
Photo taken Monday 30 August 2010, Seaburn Show Field
202. 811BWR
West Yorkshire Road Car did not buy any Bristol SC4LKs but did purchase a number of the successor SU chassis SMA5 811BWR dates from 1962 and has an Albion engine. The body had much in common with the concurrent Bristol MW
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 2013, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
West Yorkshire Road Car did not buy any Bristol SC4LKs but did purchase a number of the successor SU chassis SMA5 811BWR dates from 1962 and has an Albion engine. The body had much in common with the concurrent Bristol MW
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 2013, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
203. 811BWR
While the overall body on Bristol SU chassis had much in common with the MW the rear was a direct copy of the predecessor Bristol SC4LK chassis. West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, of 1962 shows off the characteristics of the breed.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 2013, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
While the overall body on Bristol SU chassis had much in common with the MW the rear was a direct copy of the predecessor Bristol SC4LK chassis. West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, of 1962 shows off the characteristics of the breed.
Photo taken Sunday 4 August 2013, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
204. 811BWR
Preserved West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, with owner Trevor Leach driving.
Photo taken Saturday 18 September 2010, Kingsbridge
Preserved West Yorkshire SMA5, 811BWR, a 1962 Bristol SUL4A with ECW bodywork, with owner Trevor Leach driving.
Photo taken Saturday 18 September 2010, Kingsbridge
205. 9168YG
West Yorkshire 1073, 9168YG, a Bristol MW6G built in 1962 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Bridlington Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1073, 9168YG, a Bristol MW6G built in 1962 with ECW C39F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Bridlington Bus Station
206. 9170YG
9170YG was a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in April 1962 as CUG35. It was the last of a trio, all new to Harrogate on the same date, which were the first for West Yorkshire to carry the new style of ECW coach body.
Photo taken c.1962, Harrogate Stray
9170YG was a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body, new to West Yorkshire Road Car Co in April 1962 as CUG35. It was the last of a trio, all new to Harrogate on the same date, which were the first for West Yorkshire to carry the new style of ECW coach body.
Photo taken c.1962, Harrogate Stray
207. 950BWR
United AS 225, 950BWR, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1962 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Scarborough Bus Station
United AS 225, 950BWR, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B built in 1962 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken August 1976, Scarborough Bus Station
208. 799CWU
West Yorkshire EUG85, 7906WY, a Bristol Bristol MW5G with ECW DP41F bodywork, was one of a batch of nine similar vehicles (EUG81-89: 7902-7910WY) delivered in 1961.
Photo taken late 1960s, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire EUG85, 7906WY, a Bristol Bristol MW5G with ECW DP41F bodywork, was one of a batch of nine similar vehicles (EUG81-89: 7902-7910WY) delivered in 1961.
Photo taken late 1960s, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
209. 825BWY
West Yorkshire bought this Bristol MW6G with ECW bus body in 1963 as their SMG17, 825BWY. In 1971 it was renumbered 1125 and then three years later it was loaned to West Riding as their 106 - it lasted with them until 1975 when it went to a Barnsley scrapyard after final withdrawal.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1974, Leeds Central Bus Station
West Yorkshire bought this Bristol MW6G with ECW bus body in 1963 as their SMG17, 825BWY. In 1971 it was renumbered 1125 and then three years later it was loaned to West Riding as their 106 - it lasted with them until 1975 when it went to a Barnsley scrapyard after final withdrawal.
Photo taken Monday 17 June 1974, Leeds Central Bus Station
210. 831BWY
(Soon to be) Calderdale JOC 329, BWU689H, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R with Pennine DP43F body, new to Todmorden JOC (8) in 1969; 354, KWX14, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new to Todmorden JOC (20) in 1951; West Yorkshire RCC SMG23, 831BWY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken 5 September 1971, Hebden Bridge Railway Station
(Soon to be) Calderdale JOC 329, BWU689H, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/4R with Pennine DP43F body, new to Todmorden JOC (8) in 1969; 354, KWX14, a Leyland Titan PD2/12 with Leyland L27/26R body, new to Todmorden JOC (20) in 1951; West Yorkshire RCC SMG23, 831BWY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken 5 September 1971, Hebden Bridge Railway Station
211. 839BWY
West Yorkshire SMG31, 839BWY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in November 1963
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, crossing the railway at Swinden, en route from Grassington to Skipton
West Yorkshire SMG31, 839BWY, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in November 1963
Photo taken Thursday 26 March 1964, crossing the railway at Swinden, en route from Grassington to Skipton
212. 863DYG
At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet is former York West Yorkshire YSMA11, 863DYG, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken July 1972, premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
At North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet is former York West Yorkshire YSMA11, 863DYG, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken July 1972, premises of Norths, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
213. 700FWW
West Yorkshire SMG34, 700FWW, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in February 1964.
Photo taken July 1969, Knaresborough Bus Station, Yorkshire
West Yorkshire SMG34, 700FWW, a Bristol MW6G with ECW B45F body, new in February 1964.
Photo taken July 1969, Knaresborough Bus Station, Yorkshire
214. 841DYG
West Yorkshire Lodekka, DX174, 841DYG, dated from 1964.
Photo taken circa 1967, Lincoln Green Road/Beckett Street junction, Burmantofts, Leeds
West Yorkshire Lodekka, DX174, 841DYG, dated from 1964.
Photo taken circa 1967, Lincoln Green Road/Beckett Street junction, Burmantofts, Leeds
215. 842DYG
West Yorkshire 4057, 842DYG, was a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork , new in 1964.
Photo taken 1985, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire 4057, 842DYG, was a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork , new in 1964.
Photo taken 1985, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
216. AWR401B
West Yorkshire AWR401B was the first of a batch of six Bristol RELH6Gs with ECW DP47F bodywork delivered in 1964 (ERG1-6: AWR401-406B).
Photo taken Thursday 25 August 1977, Central Works Body Shop, Westmorland Street, Harrogate
West Yorkshire AWR401B was the first of a batch of six Bristol RELH6Gs with ECW DP47F bodywork delivered in 1964 (ERG1-6: AWR401-406B).
Photo taken Thursday 25 August 1977, Central Works Body Shop, Westmorland Street, Harrogate
217. AWR401B
West Yorkshire RC 2501, AWR401B a Bristol RELH6G built in 1964 with ECW C47F bodywork later modified by Willowbrook.
Photo taken August 1978, Ripon Bus Station
West Yorkshire RC 2501, AWR401B a Bristol RELH6G built in 1964 with ECW C47F bodywork later modified by Willowbrook.
Photo taken August 1978, Ripon Bus Station
218. AWR401B
West Yorkshire RCC ERG1, AWR401B, a Bristol RELH6G with ECW DP47F body, new in 1964, seen negotiating Bull Green roundabout at Barum Top, Halifax in the unfortunate shadow of the car park, being closely followed by one of their MW DPs.
Photo taken Saturday 3 February 1968, Bull Green Roundabout, Barum Top, Halifax
West Yorkshire RCC ERG1, AWR401B, a Bristol RELH6G with ECW DP47F body, new in 1964, seen negotiating Bull Green roundabout at Barum Top, Halifax in the unfortunate shadow of the car park, being closely followed by one of their MW DPs.
Photo taken Saturday 3 February 1968, Bull Green Roundabout, Barum Top, Halifax
219. AWR402B
West Yorkshire 1002, AWR402B, a Bristol RELH6G built in 1964 with ECW C47F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Bridlington Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1002, AWR402B, a Bristol RELH6G built in 1964 with ECW C47F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1972, Bridlington Bus Station
220. ONW85B
West Yorkshire 4057 following its re-registration as ONW85B.
Photo taken 1985, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire 4057 following its re-registration as ONW85B.
Photo taken 1985, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
221. BVL286C
West Yorkshire found itself with maintainance problems following the harsh winter of 1979. In order to alleviate the problem it hired buses from a number of fellow NBC companies. Seen in Horsforth in August 1979 is Lincolnshire 2526, BVL286C, a 1965 Bristol FS5G.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1979, Fleece Hotel, New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds
West Yorkshire found itself with maintainance problems following the harsh winter of 1979. In order to alleviate the problem it hired buses from a number of fellow NBC companies. Seen in Horsforth in August 1979 is Lincolnshire 2526, BVL286C, a 1965 Bristol FS5G.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 August 1979, Fleece Hotel, New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds
222. EWT384C
West Yorkshire SMA15, EWT384C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in January 1965.
Photo taken August 1971, Gracious Street, Knaresborough
West Yorkshire SMA15, EWT384C, a Bristol SUL4A with ECW B36F body, new in January 1965.
Photo taken August 1971, Gracious Street, Knaresborough
223. EWU113C
York-West Yorkshire 3792, EWU113C a 1965 Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Thursday 31 January 1980, Main Street, Bishopthorpe
York-West Yorkshire 3792, EWU113C a 1965 Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Thursday 31 January 1980, Main Street, Bishopthorpe
224. EWU875C
York-West Yorkshire 3794, EWU875C a 1965 Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Friday 28 April 1978, Bad Bargain Lane, Tang Hall, York
York-West Yorkshire 3794, EWU875C a 1965 Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Friday 28 April 1978, Bad Bargain Lane, Tang Hall, York
225. EWY272C
West Yorkshire 1784, EWY272C a 1965 Bristol FS6B/ECW H33/27RD. Originally DX184
Photo taken Tuesday 20 July 1976, Sitwell Street, Spondon
West Yorkshire 1784, EWY272C a 1965 Bristol FS6B/ECW H33/27RD. Originally DX184
Photo taken Tuesday 20 July 1976, Sitwell Street, Spondon
226. FWR232C
West Yorkshire R.C.C. SRG6, FWR232C, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW B54F body, new in 1965.
Photo taken Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
West Yorkshire R.C.C. SRG6, FWR232C, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW B54F body, new in 1965.
Photo taken Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
227. FWR232C
FWR232C, West Yorkshire SRG6, was a Bristol RELL6G with an Eastern Coachworks B54F body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
FWR232C, West Yorkshire SRG6, was a Bristol RELL6G with an Eastern Coachworks B54F body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
228. GWU811C
West Yorkshire SRG12, GWU811C, a 1965 Bristol RELL6G
Photo taken August 1968, York Road, Leeds
West Yorkshire SRG12, GWU811C, a 1965 Bristol RELL6G
Photo taken August 1968, York Road, Leeds
229. JWR412C
West Yorkshire 3798, JWR412C, a Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork, stands opposite York Railway Station.
Photo taken mid 1970s, York Station
West Yorkshire 3798, JWR412C, a Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork, stands opposite York Railway Station.
Photo taken mid 1970s, York Station
230. JWT350C
West Yorkshire Road Car 1803, JWT350C, was new in 1965 as the Company's DX203.
Photo taken mid-1970s, Main Street, Bingley
West Yorkshire Road Car 1803, JWT350C, was new in 1965 as the Company's DX203.
Photo taken mid-1970s, Main Street, Bingley
231. JWT350C
West Yorkshire 1804, JWT350C, a 1965 Bristol Lodekka FS6B originally DX204 stands in Leeds Vicar Lane bus station surrounded by Bristol REs and a VR.
Photo taken Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1804, JWT350C, a 1965 Bristol Lodekka FS6B originally DX204 stands in Leeds Vicar Lane bus station surrounded by Bristol REs and a VR.
Photo taken Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
232. JWT402C
West Yorkshire DX203, JWT402C, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
West Yorkshire DX203, JWT402C, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
233. JYG104D
West Yorkshire 3829, JYG104D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Saturday 12 July 1980, York Railway Station
West Yorkshire 3829, JYG104D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Saturday 12 July 1980, York Railway Station
234. KWR212D
West Yorkshire 1806, KWR212D, a 1966 Bristol FS6B (and originally numbered DX206), is seen alongside Lincolnshire 2526, BVL286C, a 1965 Lodekka FS5G on loan to West Yorkshire to help cover a vehicle shortage at Leeds depot in 1979.
Photo taken 1979, Leeds Depot, Roseville Road, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1806, KWR212D, a 1966 Bristol FS6B (and originally numbered DX206), is seen alongside Lincolnshire 2526, BVL286C, a 1965 Lodekka FS5G on loan to West Yorkshire to help cover a vehicle shortage at Leeds depot in 1979.
Photo taken 1979, Leeds Depot, Roseville Road, Leeds
235. KWR910D
West Yorkshire DX207, KWR910D, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
West Yorkshire DX207, KWR910D, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
236. KWX967D
West Yorkshire 1813, KWX967D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1980, Roseville Road Depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1813, KWX967D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1980, Roseville Road Depot, Leeds
237. KWX967D
West Yorkshire DX213, KWX967D, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
West Yorkshire DX213, KWX967D, was a Bristol FS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27RD body seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
238. LWW790D
West Yorkshire 1009, LWW790D, a 1966 Bristol RELH6G with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 20 September 1975, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1009, LWW790D, a 1966 Bristol RELH6G with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 20 September 1975, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
239. MWT803D
West Yorkshire 4071, MWT803D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1980, Roseville Road Depot, Leeds
West Yorkshire 4071, MWT803D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Sunday 15 June 1980, Roseville Road Depot, Leeds
240. MWT807D
Keighley West Yorkshire KDX225, MWT807D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in 1966.
Photo taken Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
Keighley West Yorkshire KDX225, MWT807D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body, new in 1966.
Photo taken Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
241. MWW114D
Delivered to West Yorkshire in 1966 was MWW114D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B. When new the vehicle was allocated to York as York-West Yorkshire YDX233. It is seen in Leeds when in use as a driver trainer and renumbered into the ancillary fleet as 4068
Photo taken 1981, Vicar Lane, Leeds
Delivered to West Yorkshire in 1966 was MWW114D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B. When new the vehicle was allocated to York as York-West Yorkshire YDX233. It is seen in Leeds when in use as a driver trainer and renumbered into the ancillary fleet as 4068
Photo taken 1981, Vicar Lane, Leeds
242. MWX140D
West Yorkshire RC 1223, MWX140D, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1966 with ECW B50D bodywork.
Photo taken April 1975, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire RC 1223, MWX140D, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1966 with ECW B50D bodywork.
Photo taken April 1975, Harrogate Bus Station
243. MWX140D
West Yorkshire Bristol RE 1223 (SRG23 in old money), MWX140D, was demonstrated at the Earls Court show in 1966, sitting in the sun alongside other vehicles.
Photo taken 1966, Earls Court, London
West Yorkshire Bristol RE 1223 (SRG23 in old money), MWX140D, was demonstrated at the Earls Court show in 1966, sitting in the sun alongside other vehicles.
Photo taken 1966, Earls Court, London
244. NWR992D
West Yorkshire SRG33, NWR992D, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW B54F body, new in November 1966
Photo taken c.1967, Burmantofts, Leeds
West Yorkshire SRG33, NWR992D, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW B54F body, new in November 1966
Photo taken c.1967, Burmantofts, Leeds
245. NWT356D
West Yorkshire RC 1229, NWT356D, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1966 with ECW B54F bodywork. Originally SRG29, it was waiting to operate route 76 to Tadcaster from Harrogate.
Photo taken December 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire RC 1229, NWT356D, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1966 with ECW B54F bodywork. Originally SRG29, it was waiting to operate route 76 to Tadcaster from Harrogate.
Photo taken December 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
246. NWU264D
Recent messages have discussed whether West Yorkshire and other operators painted the roofs of buses. Here is York-West Yorkshire 3820, NWU264D, in York City Centre sporting a fully painted poppy red roof!
Photo taken Saturday 23 August 1980, Station Road, York
Recent messages have discussed whether West Yorkshire and other operators painted the roofs of buses. Here is York-West Yorkshire 3820, NWU264D, in York City Centre sporting a fully painted poppy red roof!
Photo taken Saturday 23 August 1980, Station Road, York
247. NWU264D
York-West Yorkshire 3820, NWU264D and 3829, JYG104D, 1966 Bristol FS6Bs with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 14 August 1976, opposite York Railway Station
York-West Yorkshire 3820, NWU264D and 3829, JYG104D, 1966 Bristol FS6Bs with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 14 August 1976, opposite York Railway Station
248. NWU265D
West Yorkshire stuck firmly with the short FS series Lodekka until it was no longer available. YDX221, NWU265D, a 1966 example delivered to York joint services is now preserved and is seen in Harrogate on the site of the old bus station.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2011, Station Parade, Harrogate
West Yorkshire stuck firmly with the short FS series Lodekka until it was no longer available. YDX221, NWU265D, a 1966 example delivered to York joint services is now preserved and is seen in Harrogate on the site of the old bus station.
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2011, Station Parade, Harrogate
249. NWU265D
The rear of rear entrance of F series Lodekkas when fitted with platform doors had almost an gothic appearance due to the curvature of the windows. York, West Yorkshire Bristol FS6B YDX221, NWU265D, in Harrogate
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2011, Station Parade, Harrogate
The rear of rear entrance of F series Lodekkas when fitted with platform doors had almost an gothic appearance due to the curvature of the windows. York, West Yorkshire Bristol FS6B YDX221, NWU265D, in Harrogate
Photo taken Saturday 24 September 2011, Station Parade, Harrogate
250. NWU265D
York-West Yorkshire 3821, NWU265D a 1966 Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Friday 28 April 1978, York
York-West Yorkshire 3821, NWU265D a 1966 Bristol FS6B with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken Friday 28 April 1978, York
251. NWU265D
York-West Yorkshire Bristol Lodekka DX221, NWU265D, was a surprise visitor to the Leeds City Transport Vintage Bus Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 2014, Bramley Town End, Leeds
York-West Yorkshire Bristol Lodekka DX221, NWU265D, was a surprise visitor to the Leeds City Transport Vintage Bus Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 2014, Bramley Town End, Leeds
252. NWU265D
West Yorkshire contrasts - KDG26, CWX671, a Keighley-West Yorkshire
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Skipton
West Yorkshire contrasts - KDG26, CWX671, a Keighley-West Yorkshire
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Skipton
253. NWU265D
York-West Yorkshire Bristol FS6B YDX221, NWU265D, dates from 1966. The York West Yorks fleet was a joint undertaking between York City Council and West Yorkshire hence the Y prefix to the fleet number.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 2005, Meadowhall, Sheffield
York-West Yorkshire Bristol FS6B YDX221, NWU265D, dates from 1966. The York West Yorks fleet was a joint undertaking between York City Council and West Yorkshire hence the Y prefix to the fleet number.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 2005, Meadowhall, Sheffield
254. NWU265D
NWU265D is preserved West Yorkshire YDX221, a 1966 Lodekka FS with ECW H33/27RD body
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, near A66 bypass south of Brough
NWU265D is preserved West Yorkshire YDX221, a 1966 Lodekka FS with ECW H33/27RD body
Photo taken Sunday 5 April 2015, near A66 bypass south of Brough
255. NWU471D
The last surviviors of West Yorkshire 200 plus Lodekkas were to be found in York. Seen heading into the centre on the Clifton service in 1980 is 3836, NWU471D, of 1966.
Photo taken 1980, Tower Street ,York
The last surviviors of West Yorkshire 200 plus Lodekkas were to be found in York. Seen heading into the centre on the Clifton service in 1980 is 3836, NWU471D, of 1966.
Photo taken 1980, Tower Street ,York
256. NWU472D
West Yorkshire 3837, NWU472D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Saturday 12 July 1980, York Railway Station
West Yorkshire 3837, NWU472D, a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with ECW H33/27RD body.
Photo taken Saturday 12 July 1980, York Railway Station
257. NWW735E
West Yorkshire took delivery of its last Bristol MWs in March 1967, which came in the shape of three ECW C39F-bodied MW6Gs (CUG46-48: NWW735E-NWW737E) allocated to Harrogate depot for use on excursions from the Low Harrogate coach stances on St Mary's Walk. The trio became 1086-1088 in the October 1971 renumbering, and 1086 (aka CUG46) is seen here in later days wearing National white livery.
Photo taken 1970s, St Mary's Walk, Harrogate
West Yorkshire took delivery of its last Bristol MWs in March 1967, which came in the shape of three ECW C39F-bodied MW6Gs (CUG46-48: NWW735E-NWW737E) allocated to Harrogate depot for use on excursions from the Low Harrogate coach stances on St Mary's Walk. The trio became 1086-1088 in the October 1971 renumbering, and 1086 (aka CUG46) is seen here in later days wearing National white livery.
Photo taken 1970s, St Mary's Walk, Harrogate
258. PYG652E
West Yorkshire SRG34, PYG652E, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW B48D body, new in July 1967.
Photo taken August 1971, High Street, Knaresborough
West Yorkshire SRG34, PYG652E, a Bristol RELL6G with ECW B48D body, new in July 1967.
Photo taken August 1971, High Street, Knaresborough
259. PYG653E
West Yorkshire Bristol RELL6G SRG35, PYG653E, with ECW dual door body, one of a number bought in 1967 for Harrogate local services.
Photo taken January 1970, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire Bristol RELL6G SRG35, PYG653E, with ECW dual door body, one of a number bought in 1967 for Harrogate local services.
Photo taken January 1970, Harrogate Bus Station
260. SWR541F
West Yorkshire Road Car SML2, SWR541F, Bedford VAM14 with ECW body new in 1967, one of a number of lightweight Bedfords bought by the THC prior to the advent of the Bristl LH.
Photo taken January 1972, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire Road Car SML2, SWR541F, Bedford VAM14 with ECW body new in 1967, one of a number of lightweight Bedfords bought by the THC prior to the advent of the Bristl LH.
Photo taken January 1972, Harrogate Bus Station
261. SWR541F
West Yorkshire SML2, SWR541F, one of four Bedford VAM14s with ECW B41F bodywork delivered in 1967 (SML1-4: SWR895F; SWR541F; SWR896/897F).
Photo taken late 1960s, Skipton Road (A59), Harrogate
West Yorkshire SML2, SWR541F, one of four Bedford VAM14s with ECW B41F bodywork delivered in 1967 (SML1-4: SWR895F; SWR541F; SWR896/897F).
Photo taken late 1960s, Skipton Road (A59), Harrogate
262. SWX378F
West Yorkshire 1252, SWX378F, was a standard semi-automatic (5-speed) Bristol RELL6G with ECW B53F bodywork, delivered in 1967 as SRG52.
Photo taken 1970s, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1252, SWX378F, was a standard semi-automatic (5-speed) Bristol RELL6G with ECW B53F bodywork, delivered in 1967 as SRG52.
Photo taken 1970s, Harrogate Bus Station
263. TRB576F
West Yorkshire Road Car Company 748, TRB576F, hurtles down Leeds Road, Rawdon on the 733 service towards Leeds. The vehicle, a Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork was hired in from Trent to cover a shortage of buses for a period during 1979.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1979, Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds
West Yorkshire Road Car Company 748, TRB576F, hurtles down Leeds Road, Rawdon on the 733 service towards Leeds. The vehicle, a Bristol FLF with ECW bodywork was hired in from Trent to cover a shortage of buses for a period during 1979.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1979, Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds
264. RHN272F
In 1979 West Yorkshire had a severe vehicle crisis and to help offset this a number of United single deckers were bought. One of these is seen in West Yorkshire's Leeds bus station. Originally R272, RHN272F, in the United fleet this 1968 Bristol RELL6G carries "local coach" dual purpose livery with 50 coach seats in a bus shell.
Photo taken Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
In 1979 West Yorkshire had a severe vehicle crisis and to help offset this a number of United single deckers were bought. One of these is seen in West Yorkshire's Leeds bus station. Originally R272, RHN272F, in the United fleet this 1968 Bristol RELL6G carries "local coach" dual purpose livery with 50 coach seats in a bus shell.
Photo taken Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
265. SWX961F
West Yorkshire RCC SWX961F (SRG53) was a Bristol RELL6G with an ECW B53F body, dating from 1968.
Photo taken Friday 21 June 1968, Cookridge Street, Leeds
West Yorkshire RCC SWX961F (SRG53) was a Bristol RELL6G with an ECW B53F body, dating from 1968.
Photo taken Friday 21 June 1968, Cookridge Street, Leeds
266. TWW766F
West Yorkshire 2508, TWW766F, a 1968 Bristol RELH6G with 47 seat ECW body. Seen in NBC dual purpose livery when new this was a coach numbered CRG6.
Photo taken 1994, Keighley
West Yorkshire 2508, TWW766F, a 1968 Bristol RELH6G with 47 seat ECW body. Seen in NBC dual purpose livery when new this was a coach numbered CRG6.
Photo taken 1994, Keighley
267. TWW766F
West Yorkshire Road Car CRG6, TWW766F, a 1968 Bristol RELH6G with an ECW C47F body at Thwaite Mills in Leeds during the Leeds Running Day. It has recently been repainted into it's original livery.
Photo taken Sunday 19 August 2018, Thwaite Mills Water Mill, Leeds
West Yorkshire Road Car CRG6, TWW766F, a 1968 Bristol RELH6G with an ECW C47F body at Thwaite Mills in Leeds during the Leeds Running Day. It has recently been repainted into it's original livery.
Photo taken Sunday 19 August 2018, Thwaite Mills Water Mill, Leeds
268. TWX144F
West Yorkshire CRG5, TWX144F, was the first of a batch of six Bristol RELH6G/ECW C47F coaches delivered in March 1968 (CRG5-10).
Photo taken 1968, Central Repair Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
West Yorkshire CRG5, TWX144F, was the first of a batch of six Bristol RELH6G/ECW C47F coaches delivered in March 1968 (CRG5-10).
Photo taken 1968, Central Repair Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
269. TYG198F
West Yorkshire took delivery of TYG198F, a Bristol RELL6G in 1968. When new it sported a flat fronted ECW body and was numbered SRG78.
Photo taken 1975, The Headrow, Leeds
West Yorkshire took delivery of TYG198F, a Bristol RELL6G in 1968. When new it sported a flat fronted ECW body and was numbered SRG78.
Photo taken 1975, The Headrow, Leeds
270. XWY973G
The intending passenger appears to be engaging the driver of West Yorkshire 1919 (originally VR19) XWY973G a 1968 Bristol VRTSL6G, in conversation prior to boarding.
Photo taken Thursday 23 October 1975, Keighley Bus Station
The intending passenger appears to be engaging the driver of West Yorkshire 1919 (originally VR19) XWY973G a 1968 Bristol VRTSL6G, in conversation prior to boarding.
Photo taken Thursday 23 October 1975, Keighley Bus Station
271. AWR885G
West Yorkshire LH17, AWR885G, a 1969 Bristol LH6L with ECW B45F bodywork is seen going through the bus wash at Grove Park depot, Harrogate.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire LH17, AWR885G, a 1969 Bristol LH6L with ECW B45F bodywork is seen going through the bus wash at Grove Park depot, Harrogate.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
272. AWR886G
West Yorkshire 1168, AWR886G, a Bristol LH6L built in 1969 with ECW B45F bodywork. New as LH18 and operating on local services in Harrogate.
Photo taken August 1973, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1168, AWR886G, a Bristol LH6L built in 1969 with ECW B45F bodywork. New as LH18 and operating on local services in Harrogate.
Photo taken August 1973, Harrogate Bus Station
273. AWY239G
West Yorkshire 1170, AWY239G, a Bristol LH6L built in 1969 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1170, AWY239G, a Bristol LH6L built in 1969 with ECW B45F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1973, Harrogate Bus Station
274. AWY239G
West Yorkshire LH20, AWY239G, a Bristol LH6L with ECW B41F body, new in August 1969.
Photo taken August 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
West Yorkshire LH20, AWY239G, a Bristol LH6L with ECW B41F body, new in August 1969.
Photo taken August 1971, Harrogate Bus Station
275. BYG853H
West Yorkshire RC 1946, BYG853H, a Bristol VRTSL6G built in 1969 with ECW H39/31 bodywork.
Photo taken July 1977, Middlesbrough Bus Station
West Yorkshire RC 1946, BYG853H, a Bristol VRTSL6G built in 1969 with ECW H39/31 bodywork.
Photo taken July 1977, Middlesbrough Bus Station
276. CWR272H
West Yorkshire RC 1949, CWR272H, Bristol VRTSL6G built in 1969 with ECW H39/31F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1977, Park Street, Middlesbrough
West Yorkshire RC 1949, CWR272H, Bristol VRTSL6G built in 1969 with ECW H39/31F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1977, Park Street, Middlesbrough
277. CWT170H
West Yorkshire 1290 (formerly SRG90), CWT170H, and 1254 (formerly SRG54), SWX962F, were both RELL6Gs with B53F bodies of 1969 and 1967 respectively.
Photo taken March 1972, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1290 (formerly SRG90), CWT170H, and 1254 (formerly SRG54), SWX962F, were both RELL6Gs with B53F bodies of 1969 and 1967 respectively.
Photo taken March 1972, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
278. XWX56G
West Yorkshire Road Car VR11, XWX56G, a 1969 Bristol VRT/SL6G with an ECW H39/31F body turning into Chester Street bus station at Bradford.
Photo taken April/May 1969, Little Horton Lane, Bradford
West Yorkshire Road Car VR11, XWX56G, a 1969 Bristol VRT/SL6G with an ECW H39/31F body turning into Chester Street bus station at Bradford.
Photo taken April/May 1969, Little Horton Lane, Bradford
279. XWY972G
West Yorkshire 1918, XWY972G, was a Bristol VRT/SL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork, new in 1969 as VR18 and one of WY's initial batch of VRs (VR1-24).
Photo taken mid 1970s, Knaresborough Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1918, XWY972G, was a Bristol VRT/SL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork, new in 1969 as VR18 and one of WY's initial batch of VRs (VR1-24).
Photo taken mid 1970s, Knaresborough Bus Station
280. YWW593G
West Yorkshire VR24, YWW593G, an early Bristol VR/ECW dating from 1969. Early VRs had T type indicators as used on later Lodekkas although was soon changed to the familiar in line display that most VRs carried.
Photo taken 3 August 1969, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire VR24, YWW593G, an early Bristol VR/ECW dating from 1969. Early VRs had T type indicators as used on later Lodekkas although was soon changed to the familiar in line display that most VRs carried.
Photo taken 3 August 1969, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
281. YWY514G
West Yorkshire had a number of ECW bodied RE coaches partially rebuilt by Willowbrook in the nineteen seventies ... the resultant vehicles were somewhat ugly compared to the original. CRG13, YWY514G, delivered in 1969 was a Bristol RELH6G when photographed it was wearing NBC express livery and was numbered 1022.
Photo taken August 1978, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
West Yorkshire had a number of ECW bodied RE coaches partially rebuilt by Willowbrook in the nineteen seventies ... the resultant vehicles were somewhat ugly compared to the original. CRG13, YWY514G, delivered in 1969 was a Bristol RELH6G when photographed it was wearing NBC express livery and was numbered 1022.
Photo taken August 1978, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
282. YYG218G
West Yorkshire RC 2516, YYG218G, a Bristol RELH6G built in 1969 with ECW C47F bodywork modified by Willowbrook. Taken in NBC days, this had originally been CRG14.
Photo taken April 1981, Bridlington Bus Station
West Yorkshire RC 2516, YYG218G, a Bristol RELH6G built in 1969 with ECW C47F bodywork modified by Willowbrook. Taken in NBC days, this had originally been CRG14.
Photo taken April 1981, Bridlington Bus Station
283. YYG218G
West Yorkshire RC CRG14, YYG218G, a Bristol RELH6G built in 1969 with ECW C47F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Chester Street, Bradford
West Yorkshire RC CRG14, YYG218G, a Bristol RELH6G built in 1969 with ECW C47F bodywork.
Photo taken September 1971, Chester Street, Bradford
284. YYG768G
West Yorkshire 1969 built ECW B41F bodied Bristol LH6L LH11, YYG768G, travelling down Vicar Lane in Leeds circa 1970
Photo taken c. 1970, Vicar Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1969 built ECW B41F bodied Bristol LH6L LH11, YYG768G, travelling down Vicar Lane in Leeds circa 1970
Photo taken c. 1970, Vicar Lane, Leeds
285. CWX745H
Seen in the depot yard at Harrogate is West Yorkshire 1292, CWX745H, a 1970 Bristol RELL6G with the second version of the flat front ECW body for the RE which had a deeper windscreen than the original.
Photo taken Grove Park, Harrogate
Seen in the depot yard at Harrogate is West Yorkshire 1292, CWX745H, a 1970 Bristol RELL6G with the second version of the flat front ECW body for the RE which had a deeper windscreen than the original.
Photo taken Grove Park, Harrogate
286. DWU836H
West Yorkshire 4083, DWU836H, was new to York-West Yorkshire in 1970 as its YVR51 (renumbered 3951 in 1971). It was a Series 2 Bristol VRT/SL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork, and was the first of three VRs to be converted to Driver Training Vehicles by West Yorkshire, following their withdrawal from passenger service.
Photo taken 1983, Central Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
West Yorkshire 4083, DWU836H, was new to York-West Yorkshire in 1970 as its YVR51 (renumbered 3951 in 1971). It was a Series 2 Bristol VRT/SL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork, and was the first of three VRs to be converted to Driver Training Vehicles by West Yorkshire, following their withdrawal from passenger service.
Photo taken 1983, Central Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
287. DWU839H
York-West Yorkshire 3954, DWU839H a 1970 Bristol VRTSL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 17 August 1974, York Railway Station
York-West Yorkshire 3954, DWU839H a 1970 Bristol VRTSL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 17 August 1974, York Railway Station
288. DWU839H
York-West Yorkshire 3954, DWU839H, a Bristol VRT/SL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork was new in August 1970 as YVR54, and converted to open top (O39/31F) in the body shop at Central works in 1985, for sightseeing use in York.
Photo taken 1985, body shop, Central Works, Westmoreland Street, Harrogate
York-West Yorkshire 3954, DWU839H, a Bristol VRT/SL6G with ECW H39/31F bodywork was new in August 1970 as YVR54, and converted to open top (O39/31F) in the body shop at Central works in 1985, for sightseeing use in York.
Photo taken 1985, body shop, Central Works, Westmoreland Street, Harrogate
289. DWU839H
New to York-West Yorkshire as their YVR54, DWU839H, in 1970, this Bristol VR was later converted to open top for York sight seeing tours. It was sold to Guide Friday and is seen in their green livery.
Photo taken 1988, Pavement, York
New to York-West Yorkshire as their YVR54, DWU839H, in 1970, this Bristol VR was later converted to open top for York sight seeing tours. It was sold to Guide Friday and is seen in their green livery.
Photo taken 1988, Pavement, York
290. ERB343H
West Yorkshire RC 2101, ERB343H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Duple Viceroy C41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1979, Exhibition Square, York
West Yorkshire RC 2101, ERB343H, a Bedford VAM70 built in 1970 with Duple Viceroy C41F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1979, Exhibition Square, York
291. FWT956J
West Yorkshire RC 1956, FWT956J, a Bristol VRTSL6G built in 1970 with ECW O36/31F bodywork. New as York-West Yorkshire YVR56, it was still based in York when seen on sightseeing duties.
Photo taken early 1980s, George Hudson Street, York
West Yorkshire RC 1956, FWT956J, a Bristol VRTSL6G built in 1970 with ECW O36/31F bodywork. New as York-West Yorkshire YVR56, it was still based in York when seen on sightseeing duties.
Photo taken early 1980s, George Hudson Street, York
292. FWT956J
Guide Friday FWT956J, a Bristol VRTSL2/6G built in 1970 with ECW O39/31F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1990, York Station
Guide Friday FWT956J, a Bristol VRTSL2/6G built in 1970 with ECW O39/31F bodywork.
Photo taken May 1990, York Station
293. FWT957J
York-West Yorkshire 3957, FWT957J, a 1970 ECW bodied Bristol VRTSL6G, originally YVR57 passes the former North Eastern Railway headquarters in York in 1981.
Photo taken Sunday 14 June 1981, York
York-West Yorkshire 3957, FWT957J, a 1970 ECW bodied Bristol VRTSL6G, originally YVR57 passes the former North Eastern Railway headquarters in York in 1981.
Photo taken Sunday 14 June 1981, York
294. FWT957J
Former York - West Yorkshire Bristol VR YVR57, FWT957J, of 1970 was sold to BBC Radio York as a publicity vehicle. It is seen at the 1991 Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 July 1991, Great Yorkshire Showground, Wetherby Road, Harrogate
Former York - West Yorkshire Bristol VR YVR57, FWT957J, of 1970 was sold to BBC Radio York as a publicity vehicle. It is seen at the 1991 Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate.
Photo taken Tuesday 9 July 1991, Great Yorkshire Showground, Wetherby Road, Harrogate
295. FWY955J
West Yorkshire Bristol VR FWY955J, a 1970 example delivered to the York-West Yorkshire fleet as YVR55, is seen after withdrawal from passenger service in use as a driver trainer.
Photo taken August 1984
West Yorkshire Bristol VR FWY955J, a 1970 example delivered to the York-West Yorkshire fleet as YVR55, is seen after withdrawal from passenger service in use as a driver trainer.
Photo taken August 1984
296. HWU662J
West Yorkshire 1340 HWU662J Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. New as SRG140, this was waiting at the "stand" in Bridlington before the return to Leeds.
Photo taken May 1972, Bridlington Bus Station
West Yorkshire 1340 HWU662J Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. New as SRG140, this was waiting at the "stand" in Bridlington before the return to Leeds.
Photo taken May 1972, Bridlington Bus Station
297. HWU664J
West Yorkshire bought large numbers of bus shell bodied Bristol REs but it was not until 1971 that some fitted with coach seats appeared. Seen in Newcastle is 1342, HWU664J, which had 50 coach seats in its bus style body.
Photo taken Sunday 18 March 1973, Morden Street parking, Newcastle
West Yorkshire bought large numbers of bus shell bodied Bristol REs but it was not until 1971 that some fitted with coach seats appeared. Seen in Newcastle is 1342, HWU664J, which had 50 coach seats in its bus style body.
Photo taken Sunday 18 March 1973, Morden Street parking, Newcastle
298. HWU664J
West Yorkshire RC 1342, HWU664J, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. Originally SRG142, the driver was taking a break after completing the X99 run to Middlesbrough from Harrogate. The area was beginning to be cleared for the building of the "new" bus station.
Photo taken April 1973, Park Street, Middlesbrough
West Yorkshire RC 1342, HWU664J, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. Originally SRG142, the driver was taking a break after completing the X99 run to Middlesbrough from Harrogate. The area was beginning to be cleared for the building of the "new" bus station.
Photo taken April 1973, Park Street, Middlesbrough
299. JWU334J
West Yorkshire RC 1343, JWU334J, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. Slumbering in the sun in Park Street near Middlesbrough's old bus station and looking quite newly delivered but it has been renumbered from SRG143.
Photo taken March 1972, Park Street, Middlesbrough
West Yorkshire RC 1343, JWU334J, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. Slumbering in the sun in Park Street near Middlesbrough's old bus station and looking quite newly delivered but it has been renumbered from SRG143.
Photo taken March 1972, Park Street, Middlesbrough
300. JWU334J
Seen in Hull wearing NBC local coach livery is West Yorkshire 1433, JWU334J, a 1971 dual purpose RELLG. When new this bus was in West Yorkshire cream and dark red and carried the number SRG143.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1974, Ferensway Bus Park, Hull
Seen in Hull wearing NBC local coach livery is West Yorkshire 1433, JWU334J, a 1971 dual purpose RELLG. When new this bus was in West Yorkshire cream and dark red and carried the number SRG143.
Photo taken Sunday 23 June 1974, Ferensway Bus Park, Hull
301. JWU335J
Silver Star, Caernarfon, JWU335J Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. This had been new as West Yorkshire 1344.
Photo taken July 1987, Caernarfon Castle
Silver Star, Caernarfon, JWU335J Bristol RELL6G built in 1971 with ECW DP50F bodywork. This had been new as West Yorkshire 1344.
Photo taken July 1987, Caernarfon Castle
302. LNU344J
West Yorkshire RC 2103, LNU344J, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1979, Museum Street, York
West Yorkshire RC 2103, LNU344J, a Bedford YRQ built in 1971 with Plaxton Panorama Elite II C41F bodywork.
Photo taken December 1979, Museum Street, York
303. LWR799K
West Yorkshire 1351, LWR799K, was a Bristol RELL6G with an ECW B53F body dating from 1971. Note the crane works which was but a small part of the Smith's and Booth factories making steam cranes and shovels in Rodley.
Photo taken Thursday 23 September 1971, Coal Hill Lane, Rodley, Leeds
West Yorkshire 1351, LWR799K, was a Bristol RELL6G with an ECW B53F body dating from 1971. Note the crane works which was but a small part of the Smith's and Booth factories making steam cranes and shovels in Rodley.
Photo taken Thursday 23 September 1971, Coal Hill Lane, Rodley, Leeds
304. MWW762K
West Yorkshire bought both long and short Bristol REs. One of the latter 1105, MWW762K, a 1972 Bristol REL6G with 47 seat ECW body.
Photo taken Keighley Bus Station
West Yorkshire bought both long and short Bristol REs. One of the latter 1105, MWW762K, a 1972 Bristol REL6G with 47 seat ECW body.
Photo taken Keighley Bus Station
305. MWW764K
West Yorkshire Road Car 1107, MWW764K, was a Bristol RESL6G with ECW B47F bodywork, and one of four delivered new to York-West Yorkshire (3104-3107) in 1972.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Bingley Railway Station
West Yorkshire Road Car 1107, MWW764K, was a Bristol RESL6G with ECW B47F bodywork, and one of four delivered new to York-West Yorkshire (3104-3107) in 1972.
Photo taken mid 1970s, Bingley Railway Station
306. OWY750K
Former West Yorkshire 1109, OWY750K, was a Bristol RESL6G with ECW B47F bodywork, new to Keighley-West Yorkshire as its 2109 in 1972.
Photo taken July 1984, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
Former West Yorkshire 1109, OWY750K, was a Bristol RESL6G with ECW B47F bodywork, new to Keighley-West Yorkshire as its 2109 in 1972.
Photo taken July 1984, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
307. TWX196L
Ashville College, Harrogate, TWX196L, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1972 with ECW B53F bodywork.
Photo taken mid 1980s?, Union Terrace Coach Park, York
Ashville College, Harrogate, TWX196L, a Bristol RELL6G built in 1972 with ECW B53F bodywork.
Photo taken mid 1980s?, Union Terrace Coach Park, York
308. XWY301L
Mention has been made elsewhere on the site of West Yorkshire adopting Tilling red and cream as their post-deregulation livery. The first bus to appear in this guise was 1411, XWY301L, which was West Yorkshire's first Leyland National in 1972. It is seen in Harrogate bound for Bradford
Photo taken Saturday 23 August 1986, Harrogate Bus Station
Mention has been made elsewhere on the site of West Yorkshire adopting Tilling red and cream as their post-deregulation livery. The first bus to appear in this guise was 1411, XWY301L, which was West Yorkshire's first Leyland National in 1972. It is seen in Harrogate bound for Bradford
Photo taken Saturday 23 August 1986, Harrogate Bus Station
309.
An unidentified West Yorkshire Bristol RELL6G with ECW B53F bodywork battles its way through the snow in Harrogate.
Photo taken late 1970s, Dragon Parade, Harrogate
An unidentified West Yorkshire Bristol RELL6G with ECW B53F bodywork battles its way through the snow in Harrogate.
Photo taken late 1970s, Dragon Parade, Harrogate
310. TWW220L
Following the comments in recent messages on the West Yorkshire Harrogate Chauffeur Coach service, here is a shot of one of the vehicles, TWW220L, in Harrogate bus station.
Photo taken Harrogate Bus Station
Following the comments in recent messages on the West Yorkshire Harrogate Chauffeur Coach service, here is a shot of one of the vehicles, TWW220L, in Harrogate bus station.
Photo taken Harrogate Bus Station
311. VWT678L
An almost new WYRCC 1389, VWT678L, a Bristol RELL6G with B53F body, loading up for Scarborough.
Photo taken Saturday 24 March 1973, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
An almost new WYRCC 1389, VWT678L, a Bristol RELL6G with B53F body, loading up for Scarborough.
Photo taken Saturday 24 March 1973, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
312. NWU325M
West Yorkshire 1400, NWU325M, an ECW B53F bodied Bristol RELL6G, is seen on the vehicle park opposite Central Works when brand new in 1974.
Photo taken 1974, Central Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
West Yorkshire 1400, NWU325M, an ECW B53F bodied Bristol RELL6G, is seen on the vehicle park opposite Central Works when brand new in 1974.
Photo taken 1974, Central Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
313. OWT776M
Preserved West Yorkshire Road Car 1403, OWT776M, the last Bristol RE delivered to the NBC. ECW bodywork is carried. The bus dates from 1974.
Photo taken 1993, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
Preserved West Yorkshire Road Car 1403, OWT776M, the last Bristol RE delivered to the NBC. ECW bodywork is carried. The bus dates from 1974.
Photo taken 1993, Trans-Pennine Rally, Harrogate Stray
314. OWT776M
West Yorkshire ECW B53F bodied 1974 Bristol RELL6G 1403, OWT776M at the Piece Hall in Halifax during the Heart Of The Pennines Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 27 October 2013, Piece Hall, Halifax
West Yorkshire ECW B53F bodied 1974 Bristol RELL6G 1403, OWT776M at the Piece Hall in Halifax during the Heart Of The Pennines Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 27 October 2013, Piece Hall, Halifax
315. LUG515P
Yorkshire Rider 8515, LUG515P, 1975 Leyland Leopard PSU4C/4R/Plaxton DP43F, one of the Yorkshire Rider Leopards repainted in WYRCC colours.
Photo taken Thursday 15 February 1990, Shipley
Yorkshire Rider 8515, LUG515P, 1975 Leyland Leopard PSU4C/4R/Plaxton DP43F, one of the Yorkshire Rider Leopards repainted in WYRCC colours.
Photo taken Thursday 15 February 1990, Shipley
316.
A view from the top end of the Engine Shop at West Yorkshire Road Car's Central Repair Works in Harrogate. I took the photo from the flat roof of the engine test house one lunchtime (dinnertime as was!), hence the lack of people working at their benches.
Photo taken 1980s, West Yorkshire Central Repair Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate
A view from the top end of the Engine Shop at West Yorkshire Road Car's Central Repair Works in Harrogate. I took the photo from the flat roof of the engine test house one lunchtime (dinnertime as was!), hence the lack of people working at their benches.
Photo taken 1980s, West Yorkshire Central Repair Works, Myrtle Road, Harrogate