Tag: Albion

  • North Downs – Albion Nimbus – WKG 48 – 19

    North Downs Rural Transport1961Albion Nimbus NS3ANWeymann DP30F John Wylde’s initial involvement with bus operation occurred with the Orpington Rural Transport Association which operated a service between Biggin Hill and Orpington from 1963. Wylde departed Association shortly afterwards and began running services as North Downs Rural Transport between Orpington and Croydon, with journeys later serving the…

  • Manchester Corporation – Albion Aberdonian – UXJ 244 – 44

    Manchester Corporation1958Albion Aberdonian MR 11LSeddon B42F Single-deckers were always very much in the minority in Manchester Corporation’s fleet. In 1958 a batch of six Albion Aberdonian MR 11L entered service. These had Seddon B42F bodywork. Manchester City Council’s Transport committee had decreed that the bus fleet should be composed of Leylands and Daimlers, so the…