Tag: Mansfield District
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Mansfield District – AEC Regent III – KAL 697 – 159
Mansfield District Traction Co Ltd1949AEC Regent III 9612EBrush H30/26R A busy scene here in the centre of Mansfield finds ex Ebor Bus Company KAL 697 amongst lorries and shopping laden pedestrians. The bus was new to Ebor in June 1949 has their fleet number 23, so was all but 19 years old at the time…
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Mansfield District – Bristol Lodekka LD6G – RAL 974 – 500
Copyright Ian Wild Mansfield District Traction Company Limited1954Bristol Lodekka LD6GECW H33/25R I always liked the Bristol Lodekka with the original long grille-thought it gave the bus a more purposeful appearance. A chance visit to Mansfield in August 1968 found this example which appeared to be in excellent condition for its age. Photograph and Copy contributed…
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United Automobile – Bristol Lodekka – DHN 379C – L179
United Automobile Services1965Bristol Lodekka FLF6BECW H38/32F The last time I posted one of my own photographs on site was the 14th of November 2010 which is three and a half years ago, now that was a very good run I think, thank you to all the contributors for keeping the site going. So as it…
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Mansfield District – Bristol Lodekka – 248 MNN – 552
Mansfield District Traction Company Limited1963Bristol Lodekka FLF6BECW H38/32F A smart looking Lodekka pictured in Mansfield in August 1968. Detail differences from the THC “norm” where the livery with its larger area of cream and the destination layout. The Bristol BVW engine would no doubt ensure a refined journey on this bus. Photograph and Copy contributed…
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Mansfield District – Bristol LS6G – PNN 774 – 205
Mansfield District Traction Company Limited1954Bristol LS6GECW C39F This shot is a touch on the yellow side but I think it is worth posting as this vehicle had quite a history having had six owners in its lifetime that I have been able to find out about. Thanks to the Bristol SU website for the following…