Category: Galleries
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Out and About
Pre digital days, my camera was a conventional roll film with negatives, and I have sorted a few out which I hope are of interest. LSV748 — Guernsey registration 4029. It was new to Guernsey Railways in 1958. One of a batch of 4 and given fleet number 73.Albion Victor FT39KAN, Reading full front body…
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London Transport – Model LT “Scooter” LT1033
A few shots of one of my models scratchbuilt in card to a scale of 1/43rd (7mm scale)This time a 1931 London Transport AEC Renown “Scooter” LT1033 six wheeeled single deck bus is shown below.The model was commisioned for a client in Canada. Completed shell in primer prior to assembly and painting Painted, lettered and…
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Model AEC Matador
A few shots of one of my models scratchbuilt in card to a scale of 1/43rd (7mm scale)This time an AEC Matador 4 x 4 Recovery Vehicle of the type used by many bus companies, part of my own Model Bus Fleet. Painted and lettered and ready for the next breakdown.. Iain Simms01/2012
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Middlesbrough Corporation – Model Guy Arab IV
A few shots of one of my models scratchbuilt in card to a scale of 1/43rd (7mm scale)This time a 1955 Middlesbrough Corporation Guy Arab IV (6LW) with a Northern Counties double deck body is shown below.The model was commissioned for a client in Yorkshire. Completed shell in colour prior to assembly Painted, lettered and…
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International Progressive Coachline
After seeing the posting of the ex London Transport STL 2117 owned at the time by Progressive Coaches I thought you may be interested in a few of my snaps that I took whilst driving for them. It’s full title at the time was International Progressive Coachline, and their yard, office, and workshop was at…
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White Heather & Royal Motor Services
I came across the White Heather LGOC CC Class – GF 7254 – 12 (ex LT 1000) posting the other day and seeing the amount of comments it received I thought you may be interested in my connection with White Heather. My grandfather Frank Thomas Brook formed the company in the 1920s and my elder…
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Buses Abroad
Here are a few of my old bus photos taken on my travels abroad to right hand drive countries please feel free to add any information you can. Australia This Regal is still about in Oz somewhere. I saw it in recent years, but haven’t kept any notes! Sri Lanka (Ceylon) This is ex-LT TD97,…
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Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee
As this year marks Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, I thought you may be interested in a couple of old pictures I’ve found. The first one is of Northumberland Street in Newcastle upon Tyne which had been decorated for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937, note the pre war dark blue livery of the…
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West Riding Automobile – Model Guy Wulfrunian
A few shots of one of my models scratchbuilt in card to a scale of 1/43rd (7mm scale)This time a 1963 West Riding Automobile Guy Wulfrunian registration WHL 970 fleet number 970 with a Roe H43/32F body is shown below. Iain Simms03/2012 11/03/12 – 21:03 Well done, Iain. A truly excellent model – you’ve captured…
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Model Karrier Trolleybus/Tramway Tower Wagon
A few shots of one of my models scratchbuilt in card to a scale of 1/43rd (7mm scale)This time a Karrier Trolleybus/Tramway Tower Wagon of the type used by many Authorities.Built for a trolleybus enthusiast. Painted and lettered and ready for the next overhead problem. Iain Simms03/2012