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Doncaster Independents
In response to the enquiry from David Smith on the Q&As page, here are nine pictures showing eight vehicles of the fascinating Independent operators of the Doncaster area before the onset of the PTE era. They were taken on a rather gloomy day in 1966, hence the indifferent quality of some of them. Samuel Morgan…
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Trans Lancs Bus and Coach Rally 2009 – (Part Two)
This is my second gallery of shots taken at the 2009 Trans Lancs Bus and Coach rally, which is held at Heaton Park Manchester, which incidentally has its own tram system in the park. This annual event is a must for bus and coach enthusiast. In 2009 there was a magnificent display from the Ribble…
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Maidstone & District – Model AEC Regent V
A few shots of one of my models scratchbuilt in card to a scale of 1/43rd (7mm scale)This time a 1956 Maidstone and District AEC Regent V MD3RV registration VKR 479 fleet number DH487 with a Park Royal H59RD body.The model was commisioned for a client in Australia. Completed shell in colour prior to assembly.…
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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,…