Tag: Burlingham Seagull
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W Gash & Sons – Daimler Freeline – NAL 783
Copyright Roger Cox W Gash & Sons1952Daimler Freeline D650HSBurlingham C41C After the posting of a W Gash & Sons T.I.M. ticket and the very interesting copy from Stephen Ford on the Old Bus Tickets website yesterday here is the Old Bus Photos contribution to the W Gash & Sons of Newark, Notts weekend. It is…
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Halifax Corporation – AEC Reliance – TGJ 486 – 263
Copyright Roger Cox Halifax Corporation Transport and Joint Omnibus Committee1957AEC Reliance MU3RV1409Burlingham C41C This shot is from the Roger Cox gallery contribution titled “Halifax Coaches” click on the title if you would like to view his Gallery and comments.The shot is shown here for indexing purposes but please feel free to make any comment regarding…
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Northern General – AEC Reliance – EFT 551 – 2154
Photographer unknown – if you took this photo please go to the copyright page. The Northern General Transport Company1961AEC Reliance 2MU3RVBurlingham Seagull 70 C41F On the subject of bus liveries that has been discussed on this site recently. Some operators seemed to adopt a one style fits all livery that hardly varied from one type…
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Sheffield United Tours – AEC Reliance – YWA 269-273 – 269-273
Sheffield United Tours1957AEC Reliance MU3RVBurlingham C37C In connection with the article about “Burlingham’s flock of Seagulls” by Neville Mercer. I would like to contribute the above shots of my all-time favourite coach. They looked great and were a real joy to ride. SUT’s Seagulls took me on holiday to Skegness. I attach two views, nearside…
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Premier Travel – AEC Reliance – 85 UME – 72
Premier Travel (Cambridge)1959AEC Reliance 2MU3RVBurlingham Seagull C41F The final Mk. VII incarnation of the classic Burlingham Seagull coach body is generally considered by most to be something of a travesty, compared to the earlier versions. With its squared off side panel and slight nod towards tail fins – becoming popular at the time on cars…
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Anderton – AEC Reliance – OWT 940
Copyright John C Gillham Anderton (Keighley)1955AEC Reliance MU3RVBurlingham Seagull C41F For me the classic Burlingham Seagull remains as stylish and attractive as it did when I saw my first Sheffield United Tours examples. This one, Reliance MU3RV294, Burlingham 5855, was new to Anderton of Keighley in January 1955 and was snapped by John C Gillham…
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Mystery Seagull
Please can you help me to identify this coach.The photo has some clues:1. Birmingham registered2. Operated by Flights of Birmingham3. Hired to Aston Villa Football ClubThe double decker behind might suggest some soccer activity in the making. Perhaps World Cup 1966? Peter Smith 08/05/15 – 08:49 The coach mentioned is presently in private preservation in…