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  • Western SMT – Bristol MW6G – MSD 358 – NT1494

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    Western Scottish Motor Traction Co. Limited1959Bristol MW6GAlexander C41F MSD 358; fleet number NT1494, is a 1959 Bristol MW6G, one of 52 with Alexander C41F bodies built for Western SMT. They remained in service until 1977, which speaks volumes for the build quality of the body and chassis and the thoroughness of Western’s maintenance programme. The…

  • Bristol Omnibus – Bristol MW5G – 936 RAE – 2577

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    Bristol Omnibus1963Bristol MW5GECW B45F Typical but not typical!On Sunday, June 28, 1964, a Bristol MW5G (typical) Wells depot bus stands at Clevedon Six Ways awaiting departure on service 157. This was the first day of operation of a new (not typical in those days!) Sunday only service to attract tourists. The service didn’t run in…

  • Eastern Counties – Bristol MW – KAH 641D – LM641

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    Eastern Counties Omnibus Company1966Bristol MW5GECW B30D+30 One of two strange versions delivered to ECOC at about the time as the first RESLs were being delivered. Who would put a centre door on an MW with its very high centre section of chassis bearing the engine, instead of waiting a few months for a Bristol RE…

  • Western National – Bristol MW – EDV 502D – 1420

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    Western National Omnibus Co Ltd1966Bristol MW6GECW C39F I’m sending you this picture of Bristol MW EDV 502D and EDV 505D because they entered service with Western National in May 1966 – 50 years ago this month. 502D was built in the Jan and 505D in the April. They are Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F body.…

  • Red & White – Bristol MW – SWO 986 – UC758

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    Red & White Services1958Bristol MW6GECW C39F Here are two more views indicating what a difference a coat of paint makes, especially if it’s the same colours applied in a different style on the same vehicle. SWO 986 was new to Red & White in 1958. It is a Bristol MW6G with ECW C39F bodywork and…

  • Eastern National – Bristol MW6G – OO 9548 – PL9360

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    Eastern National Omnibus Co Ltd1962Bristol MW6GECW C34F Whilst on holiday in mid Wales in 1971 this coach parked opposite us whilst its passengers enjoyed an ice cream from the conveniently sited van. The location is the Elan Valley from where the large reservoirs fed water to the Birmingham conurbation.The Eastern National coach was  along way…