The Independent Bus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/ 152 rows en-gb 60 Atherton Bus Company http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1778361.html This company, running in to Bolton, lasted only a few years. Sunday 8 November 2009: This company, running in to Bolton, lasted only a few years.

Ex United Counties CNH171X in Bolton, 1994 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander KBJ396N in Bolton, 1992

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]]> Sun Nov 8 2009 Williams of Llithfaen http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1775520.html A small Welsh operator, found around Pwllheli. Sunday 1 November 2009: A small Welsh operator, found around Pwllheli.

OTY208 & WND477 at the depot in 1978 Duple Dominant bus FBX560W in Pwllheli, 1992

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 Sel's of Llanrwst http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1775507.html A rural North Wales operator. Sunday 1 November 2009: A rural North Wales operator.

Iveco G255PGN in Betws-y-Coed, 1995

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 Express Motors, Derbyshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1775479.html This company once ran a Matlock to Ashbourne service. Sunday 1 November 2009: This company once ran a Matlock to Ashbourne service.

Bristol LH/ECW FBV271W in Matlock, December 1993

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 Bestwicks of Derbyshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1775477.html A small company that I once discovered in Clay Cross. Sunday 1 November 2009: A small company that I once discovered in Clay Cross.

Ford/Duple Dominant coach NHA32P on service in Clay Cross, 1988

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 Beatons of Blantyre http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1773747.html One of many small operators to the south of Glasgow. Wednesday 28 October 2009: One of many small operators to the south of Glasgow.

Mercedes/Alexander minibus E47NSC in Hamilton bus station, 1991 DAF/Jonckheere MIA9274 at the depot in 1991

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]]> Wed Oct 28 2009 Wingates Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1772644.html Mainly a coaching company, but once found operating a stage service into Liverpool. Sunday 25 October 2009: Mainly a coaching company, but once found operating a stage service into Liverpool.

Leyland Leopard/Plaxton YBN631N in Liverpool, 1994

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Hills of Tiverton http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1772603.html Once found running the Tiverton town service. Sunday 25 October 2009: Once found running the Tiverton town service.

Ford Transit A711NGS at Tiverton's main bus terminus, 1990

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 H & A Sleep, Devon http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1772601.html One of several rural operators running into Tavistock. Sunday 25 October 2009: One of several rural operators running into Tavistock.

Bedford/Duple LPB113P in Tavistock, 1992

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Down of Mary Tavy http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1772592.html Another small Devon bus company, running rural services. Sunday 25 October 2009: Another small Devon bus company, running rural services.

Volvo/Plaxton 8405CD on service in Tavistock, 1992

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Dartline http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1772585.html A small Devon operator. Sunday 25 October 2009: A small Devon operator.

Mercedes minibus L345ATA in Exeter, 1994

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]]> Sun Oct 25 2009 Serverse Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1770364.html A small bus company in the West Midlands. Monday 19 October 2009: A small bus company in the West Midlands.

Mercedes L321BNX in Tamworth, 1994

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 SD Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1770359.html Another small lowland operator in Scotland, with the inevitable Optare Solo. Monday 19 October 2009: Another small lowland operator in Scotland, with the inevitable Optare Solo.

Optare Solo W262EWU in Livingston, 19th September 2009

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Prentice Westwood http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1770356.html One of many small operators in central Scotland. Monday 19 October 2009: One of many small operators in central Scotland.

Optare Solo YP06YRG in Livingston, 19th September 2009

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Shaw Bros., Byers Green http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1770334.html This company ran stage services, but sold out to United in the early'70s. Monday 19 October 2009: This company ran stage services, but sold out to United in the early'70s.

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Towlers of Emneth http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1770316.html A concern that operates a few services around the fens. Monday 19 October 2009: A concern that operates a few services around the fens.

Bristol VR MRB806P in Wisbech bus station, 1993

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Rambler of Peterborough http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1770312.html I know nothing about this company other than I found this minibus in Peterborough, 2001. Monday 19 October 2009: I know nothing about this company other than I found this minibus in Peterborough, 2001.

Mercedes HDZ5432 in Peterborough, 2001

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]]> Mon Oct 19 2009 Pasenger Travel, Whitburn http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1768191.html This company runs several services in Livingston. Wednesday 14 October 2009: This company runs several services in Livingston.

Mercedes minibus T37JBA in Livingston, 19th September 2009 Optare Solo SH51MHV in Livingston, 19th September 2009 Optare Solo V277DRC in Livingston, 19th September 2009 Dennis Dart L132YVK in Livingston, 19th September 2009 Mercedes minibus P126HCH in Livingston, 19th September 2009

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]]> Wed Oct 14 2009 Blue Bus, Lanarkshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1768185.html Though this is a Lanarkshire operator, it can be found in Livingston. Wednesday 14 October 2009: Though this is a Lanarkshire operator, it can be found in Livingston.

Mercedes SF54OVC in Livingston, 19th September 2009 Mercedes SF54OUO in Livingston, 19th September 2009

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]]> Wed Oct 14 2009 Silver Star, Porton Down http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1754590.html Sadly, I never saw this company in its days of operation, so here's just a few preserved vehicles. Sunday 13 September 2009: Sadly, I never saw this company in its days of operation, so here's just a few preserved vehicles.

Preserved Leyland Atlantean 1013MW at Netley Park, 1993

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]]> Sun Sep 13 2009 AMPM Travel, Birmingham http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1748447.html A newcomer to the Birmingham bus scene. Monday 31 August 2009: A newcomer to the Birmingham bus scene.

Dennis Dart R128RLY in Birmingham, 22nd May 2009 Dennis Dart P201OLX in Birmingham, 22nd May 2009

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 City Traveller, Hull http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1748425.html One of several small concerns that once ran in the city of Kingston upon Hull. Monday 31 August 2009: One of several small concerns that once ran in the city of Kingston upon Hull.

Leyland Leopard/Duple VSM783V in Hull Bus Station, 1997

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Joes Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1748416.html A small company to be found in Birmingham. Monday 31 August 2009: A small company to be found in Birmingham.

Marshall saloon M803GFT in Birmingham, 22nd May 2009

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]]> Mon Aug 31 2009 Hogg of Boston http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1744718.html This company operated several Lincolnshire services in the 1980s. Sunday 23 August 2009: This company operated several Lincolnshire services in the 1980s.

Bristol LH JEH191K in Boston, 1985 Duple coach DJL581V in Boston, 1988 Bedford/Duple Dominant LBD307P in Boston, 1985 Bristol LH/ECW CNG626K near Boston, 1988

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]]> Sun Aug 23 2009 Stanley Moore, North Yorkshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1742102.html Once used to share the Selby-Cawood corridor. Monday 17 August 2009: Once used to share the Selby-Cawood corridor.

Bedford/Plaxton VWX696L on service in Selby, 1981

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]]> Mon Aug 17 2009 Shoreline Suncruisers (More pictures added 16th September 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1742100.html This company runs a seasonal sea front service in Scarborough, using open top buses. Monday 17 August 2009: This company runs a seasonal sea front service in Scarborough, using open top buses.

Bristol VR LFS296F in Scarborough, 1995 Bristol VR HPK507N in Scarborough, 1992 Daimler Fleetline KBE108P in Scarborough, 1993 Daimler Fleetline MOM573P in trouble at North Bay, 1995 Daimler Fleetline MOM573P in Scarborough, 2005

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]]> Mon Aug 17 2009 Travel Express http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1741027.html A West Midlands operator to be found in Birmingham. Saturday 15 August 2009: A West Midlands operator to be found in Birmingham.

Dennis Dart G227VWD in Birmingham, 22nd May 2009

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]]> Sat Aug 15 2009 Lawns Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1739499.html A small company I once found in York. Wednesday 12 August 2009: A small company I once found in York.

Mercedes NDZ7923 in York, 2001

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]]> Wed Aug 12 2009 Wigan Bus Company http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1739496.html I was in Wigan, briefly, the other day and I found this company. Wednesday 12 August 2009: I was in Wigan, briefly, the other day and I found this company.

Dennis Dart X187BNH in Wigan, 26th July 2009

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]]> Wed Aug 12 2009 Haytons Coaches, Greater Manchester http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1738552.html Recently found running a stage service in Manchester. Monday 10 August 2009: Recently found running a stage service in Manchester.

Plaxton Primo KX08OLC in Manchester city centre, 24th July 2009

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]]> Mon Aug 10 2009 Howards (Halstead Coaches) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1738544.html An Essex company found on a service into Colchester. Monday 10 August 2009: An Essex company found on a service into Colchester.

Plaxton coach MPY884W on service at Colchester bus station, 1999

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]]> Mon Aug 10 2009 Redline, Buckinghamshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1710539.html This company runs several services around Aylesbury, but can now be found in Hitchin. Wednesday 10 June 2009: This company runs several services around Aylesbury, but can now be found in Hitchin.

Dennis Dart SN53LWR in Hitchin, 6th June 2009

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]]> Wed Jun 10 2009 York Pullman - the new company http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1705669.html The original York Pullman vanished in the 1980s. A new concern emerged in the 21st century, operating city tours. However, they hae now started some stage services, so are now included here. Sunday 31 May 2009: The original York Pullman vanished in the 1980s. A new concern emerged in the 21st century, operating city tours. However, they hae now started some stage services, so are now included here.

MCW Metrobus BYX143V in York, 11th May 2009 Dennis Dart SLF/Marshall T102KGP in York, 11th May 2009 Minicoach EB58YPB in York, 11th May 2009 DAF/Ikarus W666WMS in York, 11th May 2009 Open top MCW Metrobus B81WUV in York, 11th May 2009 Dennis Dart SLF/E Lancs V336MBV in York, 11th May 2009

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]]> Sun May 31 2009 John Smith and Sons, Thirsk http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1702299.html A long established coach operator that runs some rural services. Sunday 24 May 2009: A long established coach operator that runs some rural services.

Mercedes 902DCV arrives in York, 11th May 2009

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Hutchinsons of North Yorkshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1702297.html Once ran the "Park and Ride" service in York. Sunday 24 May 2009: Once ran the "Park and Ride" service in York.

Leyland Leopard RNG824W in York, 1990

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Harrogate Coach Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1702291.html This concern has grown recently & now serves Harrogate and York. Sunday 24 May 2009: This concern has grown recently & now serves Harrogate and York.

Scania 'decker 5480WY in York, 11th May 2009 Scania/Alexander K108YTX in York, 11th May 2009

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Acomb Link http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1702288.html I know nothing about this company, once found in York. Sunday 24 May 2009: I know nothing about this company, once found in York.

Leyland Leopard/E Lancs GHB176J in York, 1990

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]]> Sun May 24 2009 Blue Triangle, Merseyside (More pictures added 25th October 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1687253.html One of several post deregulation operators that have come & gone from the streets of Liverpool. Friday 24 April 2009: One of several post deregulation operators that have come & gone from the streets of Liverpool.

Ex SYPTE CWG687V in Liverool, 1993 Ex Chester Fleetline CFM84S in Liverpool, 1994 Bristol VR LDS190A in Liverpool, 1994

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]]> Fri Apr 24 2009 Weavaway http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1681752.html A small Berkshire operator. Monday 13 April 2009: A small Berkshire operator.

In Three axle 'decker OU05AVY on a rail replacement service, Clapham Junction, 28th March 2009 Three axle 'decker OU05AVY in Reading, December 2005

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]]> Mon Apr 13 2009 Low Fell Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1661535.html Famous in the 1980s & 1990s for their Cross-Tyne service, until taken over by Go-Ahead. Monday 2 March 2009: Famous in the 1980s & 1990s for their Cross-Tyne service, until taken over by Go-Ahead.

Dennis Lance/Alexander J110SPB in Newcastle, 1994 Mercedes G703NGR in Newcastle, 1990 Leyland Tiger/Duple F902JBB in Newcastle, 1989 Bedford/Plaxton D913URG in Newcastle, 1990 Bedford/Duple C885MTN in Newcastle, 1986

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]]> Mon Mar 2 2009 Lamberts of South Yorkshire http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1635573.html For a couple of years or so, this interesting fleet served Rotherham. Friday 9 January 2009: For a couple of years or so, this interesting fleet served Rotherham.

Bristol RE KRP214L in Rotherham, 1992 Bristol RE RTB809M in Rotherham, 1990 Bristol RE OCK362K in Rotherham Leyland Atlantean PAT948M in the outskirts of Rotherham, 1992

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]]> Fri Jan 9 2009 Acorn Mini Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1634065.html A minibus operator once found in Chester. Tuesday 6 January 2009: A minibus operator once found in Chester.

Freight Rover Sherpa D119WCC in Chester's Bus Exchange, 1992

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]]> Tue Jan 6 2009 Jones of Blaenau Ffestiniog http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1630345.html Mainly operating minibuses, this concern ran several services. Sunday 28 December 2008: Mainly operating minibuses, this concern ran several services.

Mercedes G222ROA in Dolgellau, 1991 Talbot minibus E45KKV in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1990 Sherpa E357NFF in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1990 Volvo Ailsa JOV743P in Blaenau Ffestiniog, 1990

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]]> Sun Dec 28 2008 Choice Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1627678.html A decent size West Midlands company. Sunday 21 December 2008: A decent size West Midlands company.

Ex Ipswich C112SDX in Bloxwich, 2001 Mercedes/Wrigt N133GRF in Wolverhampton, 2001 Leyland National PCD74R in Dudley Mercedes G737NNS in Wolverhampton, 2000 Optare StarRider G98KUB in Wolverhampton, 2001 Dennis Dart M26XEH in Wolverhampton

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]]> Sun Dec 21 2008 Dales and District (Procters of Bedale) - more pictures added 1st February 2009 http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1625197.html Operates around rural North Yorkshire, Dales & District is the operaing name for the stage services. Thanks to David Hick for clarifying the situation. Monday 15 December 2008: Operates around rural North Yorkshire, Dales & District is the operaing name for the stage services. Thanks to David Hick for clarifying the situation.

Mercedes minibus D654CVN in Boroughbridge, 1998 Optare Solo MX57CCD in Northallerton, 14th December 2008 Mercedes RIA7809 in Northallerton, 1997

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]]> Mon Dec 15 2008 Deveron Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1625188.html A small company running into Inverness. Monday 15 December 2008: A small company running into Inverness.

Optare Solo MX05OTE in Inverness, 2008

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]]> Mon Dec 15 2008 Hailsham Town Bus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1625183.html I confess to knowing nothing about this company. Monday 15 December 2008: I confess to knowing nothing about this company.

Mercedes F740RBK in Hailsham, 1991

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]]> Mon Dec 15 2008 Empress of Hastings http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1625182.html I found this company running a minibus on a service in Hastings in 2000. Monday 15 December 2008: I found this company running a minibus on a service in Hastings in 2000.

Ford Transit L760SDY in Hastings, 2000

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]]> Mon Dec 15 2008 Stoniers - the new company http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1621677.html The famous Stoniers of Goldenhill vanished in the 1980s, but a new minibus operator used the name for their operations. Sunday 7 December 2008: The famous Stoniers of Goldenhill vanished in the 1980s, but a new minibus operator used the name for their operations.

Dodge D38NDW in Newcastle, 1993 Dodge S669SEM in Hanley bus station, 1993

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Burman Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1621670.html A short lived Staffordshire operator that reached Birmingham. Sunday 7 December 2008: A short lived Staffordshire operator that reached Birmingham.

Leyland Leopard/Duple PCK145P in Tamworth, 1989

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Archway Motors, Shifnal http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1621668.html An obscure Shropshire concern, taken over by Arriva. Sunday 7 December 2008: An obscure Shropshire concern, taken over by Arriva.

Bedford XTH333 at Shifnal

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 West Riding (More pictures added 25th January 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1621665.html From the pre-NBC days, when it was Britain's largest independent! Sunday 7 December 2008: From the pre-NBC days, when it was Britain's largest independent!

Preserved Leyland Panther LHL164F at Sandtoft in 1991 Preserved Leyland Tiger 725 in Preston, 2004 Rare Seddon FHL987 at Selby, 28th August 1961 Preserved AEC/Plaxton 917 in Liversedge, August 1995 Preserved Bedford VAL/Plaxton EHL472D, Wakefield depot, November 1991 Preserved Leyland Tiger 726 in Bridlington Preserved Bedford VAL/Plaxton EHL472D, Bradford Museum, June 1988 Guy Wulfrunian UCX275 preserved, seen in Hull, 1980 Marshgate bus station, Doncaster, with a Guy Arab to the fore. AEC Regent/Roe BHL902 in Bradford Guy AHL122 in Pontefract Preserved Leyland Panther/Roe LHL164F in Halifax, May 1992 Preserved AEC Reliance/PLaxton 917 at Heaton Park, Manchester, 1995

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Provincial (Gosport and Fareham) - more pictures added 12th August 2009 http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1621655.html Mainly preserved buses, in the livery of the days of independence. Sunday 7 December 2008: Mainly preserved buses, in the livery of the days of independence.

AEC Regent 35, preserved, seen at Netley, July 1990 No 61, preserved, at Milford, Surrey Guy Arab HWO334 at Godalming, in preservation days AEC Regent 35, preserved, seen at the AEC Rally, Newark, May 2002

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Owens of Oswestry (One picture added 15th December 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1615492.html Based in Oswestry, but operates mainly in Wales these days. Sunday 23 November 2008: Based in Oswestry, but operates mainly in Wales these days.

Still in full West Yorkshire Metro livery, Leyland Cub/Optare C807KBT on service in Oswestry, 1987 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton MUG522L in Oswestry, 1987 Minibus DX55PKO on service in Welshpool, 29th April 2006

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]]> Sun Nov 23 2008 Gwyn Williams (One picture added 23rd November 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1612920.html A smart fleet that ran a few stage services around Carmarthen, when I knew it. Now I'm told, they still operate (see Comments). Monday 17 November 2008: A smart fleet that ran a few stage services around Carmarthen, when I knew it. Now I'm told, they still operate (see Comments).

edford/Duple TPL166S in Carmarthen Plaxton saloon E601NBX at Llanelli College, 2004 Bedford/Duple TPL166S in Carmarthen, 1997

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]]> Mon Nov 17 2008 Amberley Coaches (One picture added 24th May 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1608520.html A Leeds concern, running several routes after deregulation. Saturday 8 November 2008: A Leeds concern, running several routes after deregulation.

DMS type Fleetline THX505S in Leeds, 1993 Ex West Midlands Feetline SDA564S in Leeds, 1990, only partly in the company's livery Leyland Tiger/Duple 502GMB in Tadcaster, 1990

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 AJC Coaches, Leeds http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1608513.html A smart blue livery was employed during the few short years that this company ran local bus routes. Saturday 8 November 2008: A smart blue livery was employed during the few short years that this company ran local bus routes.

Ex BMMO Leyland Leopard GOH351N in Leeds, 1993 OWJ167X in Leeds, 1994 Leyland National NO361M in Leeds, 1994 Mercedes G314CKB in Leeds, 1994 Leyland National XEU858T in Leeds, November 1994 Bristol LH NTT319M at the depot, 1991

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Abbeyways http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1608510.html A coaching company that took over Woods of Mirfeld & entered the stage carriage market. Eventually, the were taken over by the PTE. Saturday 8 November 2008: A coaching company that took over Woods of Mirfeld & entered the stage carriage market. Eventually, the were taken over by the PTE.

Mercedes D249ABV in Dewsbury, 1988 AEC Reliance/Plaxton LCX159W in Dewsbury,1988 Hyndburn Leyland Atlantean PHF777P on loan to Abbeyways, in Huddersfield, 1988

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]]> Sat Nov 8 2008 Vernons Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1606914.html Back in the 1980s, this company ran a stage service into Eastbourne. Wednesday 5 November 2008: Back in the 1980s, this company ran a stage service into Eastbourne.

Bristol RE/ECW TWX194L in Eastbourne, 1986

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]]> Wed Nov 5 2008 City Buslines http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1606286.html A Birmingham concern with a fleet of Leyland Nationals. Tuesday 4 November 2008: A Birmingham concern with a fleet of Leyland Nationals.

Leyland National HNE636N in Birmingham, 1995 Leyland National BPL488T in Birmingham, 1995

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]]> Tue Nov 4 2008 Smiths, Coupar Angus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1604001.html Operates the P&R service in Perth. Friday 31 October 2008: Operates the P&R service in Perth.

DAF/Wright YD02RBY in Perth, 18th September 2008 DAF/Wright YD02RBY in Perth, 19th September 2008

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]]> Fri Oct 31 2008 Docherty's Midland Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1603999.html This company runs a service into Perth. Friday 31 October 2008: This company runs a service into Perth.

Mercedes coach SN05FHL in Perth, 19th September 2008 Scania/Wright SN57BKL in Perth, 19th September 2008 Scania/Wright SN57BKL in Perth, 20th September 2008

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]]> Fri Oct 31 2008 Crieff Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1603997.html This firm runs a few tendered services in the Perth area. Friday 31 October 2008: This firm runs a few tendered services in the Perth area.

Mercedes Vario S353SCF in Perth, 18th September 2008

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]]> Fri Oct 31 2008 Bankfoot Buses http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1603993.html A Perthshire concern that has a fascinating fleet, but all I found were Optare Solos! Friday 31 October 2008: A Perthshire concern that has a fascinating fleet, but all I found were Optare Solos!

Optare Solo MX08MZJ,lettered Optare Solo MX08MZG, Perth, 18th September 2008

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]]> Fri Oct 31 2008 Yorkshire Terrier More pictures added 31st May 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1603135.html This Sheffield based company started services after deregulation, but soon got taken over by Yorkshire Traction. Wednesday 29 October 2008: This Sheffield based company started services after deregulation, but soon got taken over by Yorkshire Traction.

Leyland National GUG128N in Sheffield, 1988 Leyland National NEV676M in Sheffield, 1988 Plaxton coach PSD126R in Sheffield Leyland National NFN65M in Sheffield, 1988 Alexander Dash 121 in Sheffield, 1994 Scania/E Lncs 92 in Sheffield, 1993 Dennis Dart 109 at Sandtoft, 1993

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]]> Wed Oct 29 2008 Sheafline, Sheffield http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1603108.html One of several post deregulation operations that has since been swallowed up. Wednesday 29 October 2008: One of several post deregulation operations that has since been swallowed up.

VNB122L in Sheffield, 1988 WWH44L in Sheffield, 1988

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]]> Wed Oct 29 2008 United Buses, Paisley http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1601219.html Owned by McGill's of Greenock, United have now entered the fray in Paisley. Sunday 26 October 2008: Owned by McGill's of Greenock, United have now entered the fray in Paisley.

DennisDart/Marshall N122WBR in Paisley, 15th September 2008 DennisDart/Marshall N502KCD in Paisley, 15th September 2008 Mercedes N256PGD in Paisley, 15th September 2008

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]]> Sun Oct 26 2008 Stepend Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1597972.html One of lots of small Lanarkshire independents Sunday 19 October 2008: One of lots of small Lanarkshire independents

Optare Solo MX04VS in Motherwell, 15th September 2008

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Orion, Largs http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1597942.html A town service is operated within Largs Sunday 19 October 2008: A town service is operated within Largs

Optare Metrorider T346FWR in Largs, 16th September 2008

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 McColls of Balloch http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1597907.html This company runs around the north bank of the Clyde. Sunday 19 October 2008: This company runs around the north bank of the Clyde.

Mercedes G285TSL Mercedes R2273XDA in Clydebank, 15th September 2008 Volvo B6/Aexander M674SSX in Clydebank, 15th September 2008

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Clan Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1597763.html Yet another Motherwell minibus operator! Sunday 19 October 2008: Yet another Motherwell minibus operator!

Mercedes 709D M59WKA in Motherwell, 15th September 2008

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Linburg Touring http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1597435.html A Sheffield based independent. Saturday 18 October 2008: A Sheffield based independent.

Leyland National Greenway TIB4873 in Chesterfield, 3rd June 2006

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]]> Sat Oct 18 2008 Campbell's Buses http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1596634.html This company now longer runs in Clydebank, where it was to be found in 1993. Thursday 16 October 2008: This company now longer runs in Clydebank, where it was to be found in 1993.

Alexander Y type NMS576M in Clydebank, 1993

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]]> Thu Oct 16 2008 Ballantyne of Strathclyde (One picture added 28th October 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1596632.html A minibus operator recently found in Motherwell. Thursday 16 October 2008: A minibus operator recently found in Motherwell.

Mercedes Vario S452LGN in Motherwell, 15th September 2008 Optare Solo S452LGN in Motherwell, 23rd September 2009

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]]> Thu Oct 16 2008 Glen Valley Tours (One picture added 19th October 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1594511.html A small company running into Berwick-upon-Tweed. Sunday 12 October 2008: A small company running into Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Mercedes Vario KP51UFD in Berwick, 22nd September 2008 Mercedes Vario NK55FNF in Berwick, 26th September 2009

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]]> Sun Oct 12 2008 Accrington Coachways http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1593301.html One of several businesses that served the Accrington area just after deregulation. Friday 10 October 2008: One of several businesses that served the Accrington area just after deregulation.

AEC Reliance/Duple HFN33L in Blackburn, 1986 Caetano coach MJX808T in Blackburn, 1987 Alexander Y type OGM604M in Accrington, 1988

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]]> Fri Oct 10 2008 ABC, Merseyside (More pictures added 15th January 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1593296.html This concern got taken over by CMT of Liverpool. Friday 10 October 2008: This concern got taken over by CMT of Liverpool.

Leyland Leopard/Duple BPY401T in Leyland, 1991 Optare Metrorider N8ABC at Freshfield station, 1996 Optare Excel P222ABC in Southport, 2000 DAF SB220/Optare Delta L700ABC in Skipton, 1994

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]]> Fri Oct 10 2008 TWH Buses http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1592300.html A new (to me) company competing on the Epping to Harlow corridor. Wednesday 8 October 2008: A new (to me) company competing on the Epping to Harlow corridor.

Scania/E Lancs M298TWB in Epping, 3rd October 2008

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]]> Wed Oct 8 2008 Eve Coaches, Dunbar (More pictures added 1st February 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1589356.html A smart company running several routes. Friday 3 October 2008: A smart company running several routes.

Enviro Dart SK07HMV in North Berwick, 21st September 2008 Mercedes F831EGG in Dunbar, 1989 Optare Solo VG52DFX in Dunbar, 2003

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]]> Fri Oct 3 2008 Westerbus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1589347.html A long distance service into Inverness is the main operation of this company. Friday 3 October 2008: A long distance service into Inverness is the main operation of this company.

SIL8761 in Inverness, 18th September 2008 Volvo/Duple VGR924V in Inverness, 1990 Volvo/Plaxton 4464RU in Inverness, 1986

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]]> Fri Oct 3 2008 D & E Coaches (One picture added 15th December 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1589339.html A company running into Inverness on a regular basis. Friday 3 October 2008: A company running into Inverness on a regular basis.

Mercedes Vario BU56DEC in Inverness, 18th September 2008 Berkhof saloon B8YST in Inverness, 2008

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]]> Fri Oct 3 2008 A couple of Minor Orkney Operators http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1589333.html Causeway Coaches & Rosie Coaches, both once found in Kirkwall. Friday 3 October 2008: Causeway Coaches & Rosie Coaches, both once found in Kirkwall.

Rosie Coaches Renault E237TSD in Kirkwall, 1999. Causeway Coaches E922LCP in Kirkwall, 1999. This is a rare ACE Puma.

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]]> Fri Oct 3 2008 Bains Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1586307.html I found this concern running a bus service in Inverurie. Sunday 28 September 2008: I found this concern running a bus service in Inverurie.

BMC saloon SV06ESN in Inverurie, 18th September 2008

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 Mitchells of Plean http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1586301.html A Stirling University service and other local routes are operated. Sunday 28 September 2008: A Stirling University service and other local routes are operated.

Irisbus SN06AFK in Stirling, 19th September 2008 Mercedes VX05BVG in Stirling town centre, 19th September 2008

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 Harlequin Coaches, Dunblane http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1586289.html As well as other routes, Harlequin operates the Park & Ride service in Stirling. Sunday 28 September 2008: As well as other routes, Harlequin operates the Park & Ride service in Stirling.

Mercedes S987ERR in Stirling, 19th September 2008 Optare Solo YJ06FXO on Park & Ride duties, Stirling, 19th September 2008

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 Hamiltons Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1586278.html Another Stirling area minibus concern. Sunday 28 September 2008: Another Stirling area minibus concern.

Mercedes Vario SN03XDE in Stirling, 19th September 2008

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 Fergusons Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1586272.html A minibus operator I found in Stirling. Sunday 28 September 2008: A minibus operator I found in Stirling.

In Strathclyde PTE livery, Optare Solo YJ05XOT, in Stirling, 19th September 2008

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]]> Sun Sep 28 2008 Brijan Tours http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1585564.html A newcomer to the Hampshire stage carriage scene. Saturday 27 September 2008: A newcomer to the Hampshire stage carriage scene.

Dennis Dart G505VYE in Petersfield, 11th September 2008

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Nefyn Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1585546.html A small operator serving parts of the Lleyn Peninsula. Saturday 27 September 2008: A small operator serving parts of the Lleyn Peninsula.

Leyland Swift/Reebur H533MCC in Pwllheli, 1992 Iveco 49.10 D509MJA in Pwllheli, 1995

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 Premiere of Nottinghamshire (More pictures added 19th October 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1576214.html A new concern running several services now. Tuesday 9 September 2008: A new concern running several services now.

KV03ZGM on a rail replacement job at Nottingham station, 26th April 2008 KX57BWE operating in Bingham, 3rd September 2008 KX57BWE operating in Bingham, 3rd September 2008 Optare Solo MX03EHD in Newark, 23rd May 2009 Optare Solo S103LBL in Newark, 2nd October 2009

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]]> Tue Sep 9 2008 Garys of Tredegar http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1576162.html Once to be found in the company's home town. Tuesday 9 September 2008: Once to be found in the company's home town.

Leyland National ODR444S in Tredegar

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]]> Tue Sep 9 2008 Barfordian http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1571471.html A small Bedfordshire company that ran into Bedford. Sunday 31 August 2008: A small Bedfordshire company that ran into Bedford.

Bedford/Duple bus DBJ969Y in Bedford, 1990

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]]> Sun Aug 31 2008 Toftwood http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1570620.html A minibus operator I once found in Earlestown Saturday 30 August 2008: A minibus operator I once found in Earlestown

Freight Rover Sherpa D794KWR on service in Earlestown, 1994

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]]> Sat Aug 30 2008 RH Transport Services http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1542270.html I found this company running services in Oxford, during a recent visit. Wednesday 9 July 2008: I found this company running services in Oxford, during a recent visit.

Ford Transit G434ETW in Oxford, 22nd May 2008 Optare Solo MX55WDJ in Oxford, 22nd May 2008

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]]> Wed Jul 9 2008 Lamberts Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1540526.html A small company that once ran a service into Great Yarmouth Sunday 6 July 2008: A small company that once ran a service into Great Yarmouth

Denis Dart M44CVG in Great Yarmouth. 1996

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]]> Sun Jul 6 2008 Humber Stagecoach/Good News Travels/Metro (More pictures added 11th January 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1532020.html Another of those small concerns that tried services in Hull after deregulation. Saturday 21 June 2008: Another of those small concerns that tried services in Hull after deregulation.

Leyland National PCN429M in Hull, 1989 Leyland National OKJ514M in Hull, 1990 Bristol VR/ECW LBL586L in Huill, 1989 Leyland Leopard/Duple FWA497V at the depot, 1992 Bristol VR/ECW KCF44P in Hull, 1989 Leyland National GKL740N in Hull, 1990 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton VOD626S in Hull, 1993 Leyland National NPD149L in Hull, 1990

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]]> Sat Jun 21 2008 Via Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1528645.html A minibus concern I found recently in Crewe. Sunday 15 June 2008: A minibus concern I found recently in Crewe.

Mercedes/Alexander K612UFR in Crewe, 26th May 2008

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 Roselyn Coaches (Ede), Par - More pictures added 2nd August 2009 http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1513006.html Mainly a schools/contract concern, but this Cornish operator also runs some stage services. Sunday 18 May 2008: Mainly a schools/contract concern, but this Cornish operator also runs some stage services.

Seddon coach MTE253K at Plymouth, 1981 Plaxton coach NRL687X at the depot, 1983 Three AECs at the depot AEC Bridgemaster 327NJO, at the depot, 1977 Ex Derby Daimler Fleetline DCH260L at the depot, 1999 AEC Regent V VKR476 at the depot, 1976 Bedford/Willowbrook service bus URD889N with two coaches at the depot, 1990 AEC Reliance/Plaxton MUN942R in Plymouth, 1982 AEC Reliance/Plaxton 244AJB in Plymouth, 1992 Ex M&DMS AEC Regents VKR470 & VKR471 at the depot AEC Regent V CTT509C at the depot, c1982

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]]> Sun May 18 2008 White Bus Service (One picture added 23rd November 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1512308.html This concern has long operated a service between Windsor and Ascot. The route includes some private roads in Windsor Park. Friday 16 May 2008: This concern has long operated a service between Windsor and Ascot. The route includes some private roads in Windsor Park.

Optare Tempo YJ57EHV in Windsor, 8th May 2008 Willowbrook saloon SNK255M at Showbus, Duxford, 1995

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]]> Fri May 16 2008 Peoplemover http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1501325.html A minibus operator I once found in Bridgend, South Wales. Saturday 26 April 2008: A minibus operator I once found in Bridgend, South Wales.

Iveco 49.10 D43DNH in Bridgend, 1993

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]]> Sat Apr 26 2008 Nottingham and District Omnibus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1500786.html The new Routemaster operator in Nottingham. Sunday 27 April 2008: The new Routemaster operator in Nottingham.

AEC Routemaster CUV336C in Nottingham, 26th April 2008 AEC Routemaster CUV336C in Nottingham, 26th April 2008

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 Stoke Bus, Devon http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1500711.html Once found operating a stage service in Paignton. Sunday 27 April 2008: Once found operating a stage service in Paignton.

Bedford/Duple FYD120T on service in Paignton, 1994

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 Your Bus, Darlington http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1500658.html A short lived competitor for Darlington Transport. Sunday 27 April 2008: A short lived competitor for Darlington Transport.

Iveco 49.10 D44KAX in Darlington, 1993 Ford Transit C327OFL in Darlington, 1994

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 Classic Buses, County Durham (More pictures added 19th October 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1500610.html For a short time, this post deregulation operator was part of the TGM Group, but spent most of its life as an independent. Sunday 27 April 2008: For a short time, this post deregulation operator was part of the TGM Group, but spent most of its life as an independent.

Plaxton coach WRO448S in Chester-le-Street, 1994 Volvo engined Leyland National OAE759R in Stanley bus station, 1994 Leyland Leopard/Duple JNB150N in Chester-le-Street, 1995 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton OAT536V in Chester-le-Street, 1994

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 Sunray Travel (More Pictures Added 16th May 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1488820.html This smart firm runs a service between Epsom & Dorking. Sunday 6 April 2008: This smart firm runs a service between Epsom & Dorking.

Dennis Dart J136DUV in Epsom, 4th October 2006 Enviro Dart LJ56LSC in Epsom, 7th August 2007 Enviro Dart LJ56LSC in Dorking, 31st March 2008

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]]> Sun Apr 6 2008 Fords of Gunnislake http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1480901.html Based at Gunnislake, this operator runs a service into Tavistock. Monday 24 March 2008: Based at Gunnislake, this operator runs a service into Tavistock.

Fuple Dominant coach PLH367P in Tavistock, 1992

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]]> Mon Mar 24 2008 Timeline (More pictures added 6th January 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1480892.html The short lived successor to the Shearings bus operations. Monday 24 March 2008: The short lived successor to the Shearings bus operations.

Dennis Dart/Alexander 202 in Wolverhampton, 1995 Mercedes 113 at Warrington, 1995 Volvo/Alexander 81 in St Helens, 1994 Mercedes 117 in Macclesfield, 1993

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]]> Mon Mar 24 2008 Welcome of Tyneside http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1460622.html A minibus company that ran in and around Newcastle. Sunday 17 February 2008: A minibus company that ran in and around Newcastle.

Optare Metrorider J373BNW in Newcastle, 1992 Minibus K334RCN in Newcastle, 1993 Renault H401DMJ in Newcastle, 1993 Renault J228JJR in Newcastle, 1992

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]]> Sun Feb 17 2008 Amberline http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1452861.html A North East minibus operator, now vanished. Sunday 3 February 2008: A North East minibus operator, now vanished.

Sherpa D580EWS in North Shields, 1997 Iveco C511DYM in Newcastle, 1993

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]]> Sun Feb 3 2008 Metropolitan of Barnsley http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1444909.html One of several small companies that appeared in the area after deregulation. Sunday 20 January 2008: One of several small companies that appeared in the area after deregulation.

Leyland Leopard/Plaxton FIL7657 in Barnsley, 1995

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]]> Sun Jan 20 2008 Coachcraft, Doncaster http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1441096.html This company tried competitive services in Doncaster, just after deregulation. Sunday 13 January 2008: This company tried competitive services in Doncaster, just after deregulation.

Plaxton coach DER113V in Doncaster, 1987 Ford/Duple URG725L in Doncaster, 1987 Bedford/Willowbrook NUP970J in Doncaster, 1986

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]]> Sun Jan 13 2008 Peter MacLennan http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1440957.html An Outer Hebrides operator based on Lewis Sunday 13 January 2008: An Outer Hebrides operator based on Lewis

Mercedes Vario SF04WME in Stornoway, 2005 Three coaches in Stornoway, 2005

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]]> Sun Jan 13 2008 Dicksons of Farnborough http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1429111.html This company runs a service around Staines and Sunningdale. Monday 24 December 2007: This company runs a service around Staines and Sunningdale.

Optare Solo RK07KOE in Staines, 11th December 2007

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]]> Mon Dec 24 2007 Carlone Buses http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1429109.html Recently found running a couple of Surrey CC services in Staines. Monday 24 December 2007: Recently found running a couple of Surrey CC services in Staines.

Iveco minibus N392WBA in Staines, 11th December 2007 Minibus T912EAN in Staines, used on services, 11th December 2007

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]]> Mon Dec 24 2007 Cooks Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1429103.html A Somerset operator, recently taken over by Stagecoach. Monday 24 December 2007: A Somerset operator, recently taken over by Stagecoach.

Optare Solo YJ55BHN in Taunton, 2006

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]]> Mon Dec 24 2007 Cyril Evans, Sengenydd (One picture added 20th April 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1425682.html This concern ran a service into Caerphilly in the late 1980s. Monday 17 December 2007: This concern ran a service into Caerphilly in the late 1980s.

Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook GGM97W in Caerphilly, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Duple KRN116T in Caerphilly, 1991

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]]> Mon Dec 17 2007 Phil Haines http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1423548.html A small Lincolnshire operator. Thursday 13 December 2007: A small Lincolnshire operator.

Iveco minibus G218EOA in Boston, 1996

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]]> Thu Dec 13 2007 South Manchester http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1422240.html A short lived concern that ran services into Manchester. Monday 10 December 2007: A short lived concern that ran services into Manchester.

PHF559T arrives at Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 1995

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]]> Mon Dec 10 2007 Shamrock, Dorset http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1419275.html Now running several services around Bournemouth Tuesday 4 December 2007: Now running several services around Bournemouth

A night view of Leyland Olympian/NCME E867DPN in Christchurch, 29th November 2007

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]]> Tue Dec 4 2007 Sureline, Dorset http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1414222.html A small operator recently discovered around Weymouth and Dorchester. Sunday 25 November 2007: A small operator recently discovered around Weymouth and Dorchester.

Dennis Dart K106OMW in Dorchester, 16th November 2007 Mercedes minibus L306AUT at Weymouth, 17th November 2007

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]]> Sun Nov 25 2007 Soudley Valley http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1406313.html A rural Gloucestershire operator, long vanished now, Sunday 11 November 2007: A rural Gloucestershire operator, long vanished now,

Leylands WDF569 & ORR330 at the depot, 1977 Leyland/Harrington coach AVJ250B at the depot, 1980 Bedford XDF769J & Leyland WDF569 at the depot, 1980

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]]> Sun Nov 11 2007 Stuarts of Manchester (More pictures added 20th April 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1391345.html One of many post deregulation companies that sprang up in the '80s, then vanished several years later. Thursday 18 October 2007: One of many post deregulation companies that sprang up in the '80s, then vanished several years later.

MCW Metrobus/Alexander ULS614X in Manchester, 1995 Leyland Atlantean PCN889M in Manchester Leyland Leopard/Plaxton RWU535R in Hyde, 1991 Leyland Atlantean/Marshall JKW335W in Ashton, 1995 Atlantean PCN890M in advert livery, Manchester, 1990

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]]> Thu Oct 18 2007 Gemini Travel, Suffolk (One picture added 26th October 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1387212.html ...........and here's yet another small independent I found in Ipswich! Thursday 11 October 2007: ...........and here's yet another small independent I found in Ipswich!

Mercedes Vario VX04KTT at Ipswich railway station, 8th May 2007 Mercedes Vario VX04KTT in Ipswich, 2005

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]]> Thu Oct 11 2007 Far East Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1387202.html Another small Suffolk concern, to be found in Ipswich. Thursday 11 October 2007: Another small Suffolk concern, to be found in Ipswich.

Mercedes Vario VX05BVU in Ipswich, 8th May 2007 New saloon GX56BKY in Ipswich, 8th May 2007

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]]> Thu Oct 11 2007 Country Travel, Leiston http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1387194.html A small Suffolk operator that I found in Ipswich. Thursday 11 October 2007: A small Suffolk operator that I found in Ipswich.

Mercedes N75JDX in Ipswich, 8th May 2007

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]]> Thu Oct 11 2007 The Big Lemon http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1386673.html A newcomer to Brighton, running out to Falmer. Wednesday 10 October 2007: A newcomer to Brighton, running out to Falmer.

East Lancs saloon M451LLJ in Brighton, 8th October 2007

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]]> Wed Oct 10 2007 Blue Bus, Suffolk http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1379979.html A short lived concern that ran into Ipswich Sunday 30 September 2007: A short lived concern that ran into Ipswich

Ford/Marshall GBJ825N in Ipswich, 1989 Bedford/Alexander GSX112N in Ipswich, 1989 Plaxton coach CRG379K in Ipswich, 1989 Bedford/Duple coach LRT72P in Ipswich, 1989

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]]> Sun Sep 30 2007 District Bus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1379902.html A Basildon minibus operator. Sunday 30 September 2007: A Basildon minibus operator.

Freight Rover Sherpa E105SOG in Basildon, 1990 Freight Rover Sherpa E509TOV in Basildon, 1990

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]]> Sun Sep 30 2007 White Ribbon (More pictures added 7th October 2007) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1377504.html An East Kilbride operator. Mainly a fleet of minibuses, but something more unusual was owned. Tuesday 25 September 2007: An East Kilbride operator. Mainly a fleet of minibuses, but something more unusual was owned.

Mercedes Vario R632EYS in East Kilbride, 1998 Mercedes E968SVU in East Kilbride bus station, 1995 Rebuilt Leyland Leopard KXG372L at East Kilbride, 1994

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]]> Tue Sep 25 2007 Lloyds of Machynlleth http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1375900.html Recently this concern has taken over the depot & services of Arriva in Machynlleth. Sunday 23 September 2007: Recently this concern has taken over the depot & services of Arriva in Machynlleth.

Mercedes P397FEA near the station in Machynlleth, 25th July 2007 Mercedes S740RNE near the station in Machynlleth, 25th July 2007 Mercedes P22WYN at the depot, 25th July 2007

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]]> Sun Sep 23 2007 Princess Coaches, Southampton http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1351538.html This company now runs a service around central Southampton, using a small fleet of Plaxton Primo saloons. Sunday 19 August 2007: This company now runs a service around central Southampton, using a small fleet of Plaxton Primo saloons.

Plaxton Primo MX07BAU at Central station, 17th August 2007 Plaxton Primo MX07BBE passes a sister near Central station, 17th August 2007

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]]> Sun Aug 19 2007 Halpenny Bus Service, Dundalk (More pictures added 5th September 2007) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1346352.html A small operator running a service in Dundalk, near the border with Northern Ireland. My thanks to Jim Sambrooks for taking the 2007 pictures for me. Sunday 12 August 2007: A small operator running a service in Dundalk, near the border with Northern Ireland. My thanks to Jim Sambrooks for taking the 2007 pictures for me.

East Lancs 'decker 01-D-46502 in Dundalk, 2003 In Budweiser livery, Wright saloon 96-LH-2535 in Dundalk, on service, 2003 Wright saloon 04-lh-2899 in Dundalk, 2007 Volvo B7L/E Lancs 06-LH-2257 in Dundalk, 2007

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]]> Sun Aug 12 2007 Meridian Line (One picture added 29th April 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1346257.html Found in Cambridge operating a tendered service. Sunday 12 August 2007: Found in Cambridge operating a tendered service.

Enviro Dart MX07OWU in Cambridge, 11th August 2007 Posh coach OO05MLT at Cambridge station, 16th August 2008 Enviro Dart MX07OWU in Cambridge, 25th April 2009

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]]> Sun Aug 12 2007 Speedwell Bus http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1341346.html A minibus operator, running services around the Derbyshire/Manchester borders. Sunday 5 August 2007: A minibus operator, running services around the Derbyshire/Manchester borders.

Optare Solo MX56NLU in Glossop, 27th July 2007

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Swaffham Coachways http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1319172.html I don't know what became of this concern, but the buses could once be found operating into Kings Lynn. Thursday 5 July 2007: I don't know what became of this concern, but the buses could once be found operating into Kings Lynn.

Leyland Atlantean/Roe UEX18W in Kings Lynn, 1982 Still in LT red, DMS type Daimler Fleetline GHV31N in Kings Lynn bus station, 1985

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]]> Thu Jul 5 2007 Sleafordian http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1319136.html The operator of town services in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Thursday 5 July 2007: The operator of town services in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

Optare Solo YJ05JWP in Sleaford town centre, 16th June 2007

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]]> Thu Jul 5 2007 Cousins, County Durham http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1316277.html I found this concern running a service into Chester-le-Street. Sunday 1 July 2007: I found this concern running a service into Chester-le-Street.

Ford A type HPY317N in Chester-le-Street, 1991

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]]> Sun Jul 1 2007 Sussex Bus (More pictures added 5th November 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1314643.html A Chichester operator that fell into the clutches of Stagecoach. Friday 29 June 2007: A Chichester operator that fell into the clutches of Stagecoach.

Dodge S56 D130LTA, ex Plymouth, in Chichester, 195 CVE Omni G646BG in Chichester, 1995 Iveco minibus D552HNW in Chichester, 1995 Ex Southdown Bristol RE TCD490J in Chichester, 1992 Leyland Leopard/Duple SSU780W in Chichester, 1995 Leyland Leopard/Willowbrook XSU682 in Chichester

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]]> Fri Jun 29 2007 Aldham Coaches http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1314623.html For several years after deregulation, Aldham Coaches ran services in and around Barnsley. Friday 29 June 2007: For several years after deregulation, Aldham Coaches ran services in and around Barnsley.

Leyland National BSF769S in Barnsley, 1991 Duple Dominant coach PPH278X in Barnsley, 1992 Leyland Leopard/Duple JKE109L in Barnsley, 1989 Ex Western SMT Leyland Leopard/Alexander HCS806N in Barnsley bus station, 1988 Leyland National PTF736L in Barnsley, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Duple CFS109S in Barnsley, 1991 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton CHA457K in Barnsley, 1986

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]]> Fri Jun 29 2007 Autocar (More pictures added 13th September 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1312248.html An operator running services around Tunbridge Wells, which had evaded my cameras until recently. Monday 25 June 2007: An operator running services around Tunbridge Wells, which had evaded my cameras until recently.

Dennis Dart G456MGG in Tunbridge Wells, 18th June 2007 East Lancs saloon L505CPJ in Tonbridge, 15th December 2007 Optare Solo GP55DEC in Tunbridge Wells, 7th July 2009 Dennis Dart 207RKL in Tonbridge, 2nd September 2009 Not yet in fleet livery, Dennis Dart J463MKL, in Tonbridge, 2nd September 2009 Unusual little Dennis L298VRV in Tonbridge, 2nd September 2009

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]]> Mon Jun 25 2007 Midway, Manchester (More pictures added 14th June 2007) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1297208.html One of several concerns that tried running services into Manchester, competing against the big boys. Wednesday 6 June 2007: One of several concerns that tried running services into Manchester, competing against the big boys.

Former London DMS type MLK665L in Manchester, 1992 Ex Crosville Leyland National CFM356S in Manchester, 1991 Ex GMT WWH55L in Manchester, 1992

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]]> Wed Jun 6 2007 Excel, Stansted http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1267145.html A fairly new operator running around Stansted Airport. Sunday 29 April 2007: A fairly new operator running around Stansted Airport.

Dennis Dart/NCME L113YVK, Harlow, 28th April 2007 MCV saloon AE56MDY in Bishops Stortford, 28th April 2007 MCV saloon AE56MDX in Bishops Stortford, 28th April 2007 Dennis Dart/Plaxton EU56FTO in Bishops Stortford, 28th April 2007

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]]> Sun Apr 29 2007 The Kings Ferry, Gillingham (More pictures added 15th June 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1265727.html A long established and well respected coach company, that is now operating a tendered service in Chatham. Recently taken over by National Express. Friday 27 April 2007: A long established and well respected coach company, that is now operating a tendered service in Chatham. Recently taken over by National Express.

New GN07FDF in Chatham, 2nd April 2007 New GN07FDE in Chatham, 2nd April 2007 Plaxton Primo MX06ADZ in Chatham, 2006 Scania double deck coach C276GVX near Piccadilly, London, 1989

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]]> Fri Apr 27 2007 Eastonways, Ramsgate (More pictures added 17th June 2007) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1265720.html Eastonways operate a Thanet local service as well as running internal port services in Ramsgate. Friday 27 April 2007: Eastonways operate a Thanet local service as well as running internal port services in Ramsgate.

Ex Warrington Dennis Dart/MCME L235SWM at Ramsgate station, 2nd April 2007 Alexander Dash K564NHC in Ramsgate, 4th May 2007 Dennis Dart/Wright K990CBO in Ramsgate, 4th May 2007 Form Warrington Dennis Dart/NCME L227SWM in Ramsgate, 4th May 2007 Ex Reading Leyland Olympian E913DRD at Ramsgate state, 6th May 2007

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]]> Fri Apr 27 2007 Heatons Travel http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1262303.html The red and white buses of this operator could be found around Wigan and Leigh. Sunday 22 April 2007: The red and white buses of this operator could be found around Wigan and Leigh.

Optare StarRider G840LWR in Leigh Leyland Leopard/Duple KRN101T in Wigam bus station, 1994 Leyland National LPB194P in Wigan, 1994 Dodge S56 F140HNC in Leigh, 1990

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]]> Sun Apr 22 2007 Northrider (More pictures added 10th February 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1239749.html A small company running a few routes around Tyneside. Sunday 25 March 2007: A small company running a few routes around Tyneside.

Iveco minibus G575YTR at Four Lane Ends, 1997 Iveco minibus G211LGK at Four Lane Ends, 1995 Iveco P126YTN in Newcastle, 1997

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]]> Sun Mar 25 2007 Crown Bus, Basildon http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1234051.html I know nothing about this operator, which I found running a service in Basildon, Essex. Sunday 18 March 2007: I know nothing about this operator, which I found running a service in Basildon, Essex.

Iveco minibus G810DPH in Basildon, 1998

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]]> Sun Mar 18 2007 Suir Way http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1228023.html Last, but not least, of a trio of Waterford independents. Saturday 10 March 2007: Last, but not least, of a trio of Waterford independents.

Plaxton coach 567KI in Waterford, 1986 Saloon 4686KI in Waterford, 1986 Leyland Atlantean 9168KI in Waterford, 1986 Leyland Leopard/E Lancs 627KI, Waterford, 1991 Leyland Atlantean VKI731in Waterford, 1983 Leyland Atlantean VKI646 in Waterford, 1983 Saloon UKI14 in Waterford, 1983 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton 2269KI in Waterford, 1991

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]]> Sat Mar 10 2007 Suir Valley http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1228005.html Another of the various independents to serve Waterford, Eire. Saturday 10 March 2007: Another of the various independents to serve Waterford, Eire.

Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 108OIP in Waterford, 1986 Leyland Leopard/Plaxton coach 876MIP in Waterford, 1986 Saloon 772BIP in Waterford, 1983 Duple Dominant coach 81KK75 in Waterford, 1991 Leyland Atlantean (?) 6444IP in Waterford, 1983

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]]> Sat Mar 10 2007 Kenneally's, Waterford (More pictures added 19th October 2008) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1227985.html The first independent from Eire to feature here, Kenneally's operate a town service in Waterford. Saturday 10 March 2007: The first independent from Eire to feature here, Kenneally's operate a town service in Waterford.

In advert livery, Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 75W7, Waterford, 1991 Ex Lincoln Leyland Atlantean/Roe 3279KI in Waterford, in advert livery, 1986 Alexander Y type VWI577 in Waterford, 1991 Leyland Atlantean/E Lancs 75W8 in Waterford, May 1990 Ex Lincoln Leyland Atlantean/Roe 3279KI in Waterford, 1983 Volvo/Alexander saloon 99-KE-111 in Waterford, 2003 Volvo/Alexander 99-KE-11 operating a service in Carlow, 2003 Leyland Leopard/Plaxto Panorama 927KI in Waterford, 1983

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]]> Sat Mar 10 2007 Liverline, Liverpool (More pictures added 25th October 2009) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1219363.html Another of those independents that ran stage services during the late '80s/early '90s. The operation was later taken over by North Western Road Car. Monday 26 February 2007: Another of those independents that ran stage services during the late '80s/early '90s. The operation was later taken over by North Western Road Car.

Leyland Olympian/NCME G37HKY in Liverpool, 1990 Leyland National NWT717M in Liverpool, 1992 Leyland Atlantean RTF628M in Liverpool, 1990 Leyland Atlantean/Alexander RGB593M in Liverpool Leyland Atlantean BFR304R in Liverpool, 1990 Leyland Atlantean GDR211N in Liverpool, 1989 Leyland Atlantean RUS304R in Liverpool, 1988 Leyland Atlantean LTK92R in Liverpool, 1990

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]]> Mon Feb 26 2007 Walls of Fallowfield (More pictures added 10th December 2007) http://gallery41664.fotopic.net/c1217495.html I didn't realise until today that I hadn't scanned any of photos of the buses of this Manchester operator. Lots more to come soon. Saturday 24 February 2007: I didn't realise until today that I hadn't scanned any of photos of the buses of this Manchester operator. Lots more to come soon.

Leyland National YSV672 in Manchester, 1988 Ex Trent Bristol VR BRC838T in Manchester, 1993 DAF SB220/Optare G243EHD in Altrincham Re-registered YSV662 in Manchester Ex WMPTE Daimler Fleetline KON332P in Manchester, 1992 DAF/NCME M20WAL in Manchester DAF/Optare Delta G315YHJ in Manchester, 1991 Optare StarRider H83PTG in Manchester, 1995 Reregistered YSV605 in Stockport, 1987

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