Tag: Wilts & Dorset
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Wilts & Dorset – Leyland Tiger – CHR 485
Wilts & Dorset Motor Services1940Leyland Tiger TS8Harrington C32R When photographed at Brighton during the 1970 HCVC Rally, this ex Wilts & Dorset Leyland Tiger TS8 with a Harrington C32R body had been converted into a caravan. A picture of this coach in its former glory may be found here:- www.flickr.com/photos/ingythewingy/ Although the TS8 had nominally been…
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Wilts & Dorset – Bristol Lodekka – OHR 919 – 628
Wilts & Dorset Motor Services1956Bristol Lodekka LD6GECW H33/27R OHR 919 is a Bristol LD6G with ECW H60RD body, new to Wilts & Dorset in 1956. In October 1972, under NBC direction, Wilts & Dorset was absorbed into the neighbouring Hants & Dorset, with both fleets adopting the (poppy) red livery. After withdrawal from normal service,…
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Wilts & Dorset – Bristol LWL5G – LAM 107 – 557
Copyright Pete Davies Wilts & Dorset Motor Services1954Bristol LWL5GECW FB39F LAM 107 was built for Wilts & Dorset in 1954. By the time I photographed her, on a dull Sunday afternoon in March, 1976, she had been relegated to the role of staff transport for Husband’s Shipyard, of Marchwood. The village is opposite Southampton’s Western…
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Wilts & Dorset – Bristol L – FAM 2 – 285
Wilts & Dorset Motor Services1948Bristol L6BBeadle C32R FAM 2 is a Bristol L6B with Beadle C32R body (with door) and it dates from 1949. We see it passing Beaulieu on 20 August 1978, while taking part in a vintage vehicle run through the New Forest. It included cars and fire appliances. It was owned at…
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Wilts & Dorset – Bristol KSW – HMR 59 – 344
Wilts & Dorset Motor Services1952Bristol KSW5GECW L55R Here is a view of HMR 59, a Bristol KSW5G with ECW bodywork. By the time of this view, the 1952 vehicle had been relegated to training duties. She’s seen in the yard of the Hants & Dorset depot in Southampton, in March 1975. By this time, NBC…
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Wilts & Dorset – Bristol KSW – HWV 294 – 365
Wilts & Dorset Motor Services1952Bristol KSW5GECW L27/28R HWV 294 is a Bristol KSW5G dating from 1952 [like the photographer] and has been fully restored by Roger Burdett internally, externally and mechanically. It will be at various rallies in 2014. It has a L27/28R ECW body and was new to Wilts and Dorset as their 365.…
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Eastern Counties – Bristol MW – KAH 641D – LM641
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…