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Classic Bus of Tomorrow
As a dyed-in-the-wool fan of buses from the 1940s to 1960s (ie almost everything half-cab), I struggle to be enthusiastic about today’s buses. Now that I can flash my “Wrinkle Pass” I find myself travelling on buses more than ever since the 1970s, but I despair at the lack of character of the new ones.…
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Missing registration number
I took the above shot some time during the 60s. Can anyone fill in the rest of the registration number of the neighbouring Titan, which I failed to include in full? Ian Thompson 02/10/11 – 15:20 On the assumption that the buses shown are those of Samuel Ledgard, the fleet list shown at this link…
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Daimler Badge
Here is a shot of a Daimler badge that I have I would love a picture of the bus or similar version it came off with the badge on it. Any clues would be appreciated…. Mike Beech Bit of strange ruler chaps not your normal foot, 14 inch between the outer lines. 14/09/11 – 16:58…
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Lost Titan JUB 29
I live in Addingham, West Yorks. A friend, now long retired, used to work for Lister’s at Low Mill, Addingham; the mill is now closed and converted to apartments! In his working days he drove one of the buses used to ferry the factory workers to and from work. His vehicle was a double-decker Leyland…
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Wrong Titan code
On your Abbreviations page the PD2/11 code is wrong.According to Doug Jacks Leyland book a PD2/11 was 27′ x 7’6″ – exposed radiator – pneumocyclic gearbox – air brakes (Leeds only) not a synchromesh gearbox.See also Leeds PD2/11 No214 at the KBMT site www.kbmt.org.uk/ Kevin Jagger 18/12/11 – 09:24 Not really a question but couldn’t…
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Rhondda Regents
I have scanned through the numerous pages on this very interesting site (full marks for content), but I am still looking for pics/info about the AEC Regents that Rhondda Transport used in the late 1940s and into the early 1950s, I spent lots of school holidays in the area and these vehicles were always favourites…
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Operation of Trolleybuses in U.K.
Am I right in thinking that trolleybus operations in the UK were subject to Light Railway, rather than normal PSV legislation, and if so what difference this made to licensing etc. Presumably there would at least have been some sort of earth leakage test for each vehicle on a regular basis.I seem to remember that…
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The Central London Transport Station
Gentlemen, I’m gathering information relating to a late 1920’s operation from Mansfield / Nottingham by a company known as ‘Gladwyn Parlour Cars’ which I think, later played a part in the formation of noted Mansfield Independent the ‘Ebor Bus Company’. Gladwyn had a daily service to The Central London Transport Station, Crescent Place, Marchmont Street.…
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Coachwork ID Required
Could anyone help me to identify the bodywork on a few coaches which I need to complete the details on some photographs?EAJ 126 Leyland PS1, ran for Lamcote Coaches, Notts. coachwork and original owner?CJL 162 Crossley SD42, new to Camplin (Holme Delight) of Donington, Lincs. coachwork required.FS 8585 AEC Regal, registered before 1934, presumed re-bodied…
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Gilford AS6 Buda ABS engine (mid 1920’s)
Can anyone help regarding the above engine, I have had an e-mail from a friend of mine in Australia asking if I can shed any light on it for a restoration which is under way. Roger Broughton 19/03/12 – 17:42 Gilford didn’t make their own engines but bought in from outside suppliers, so this engine…