In service Panther.
Just occasionally its possible to bag a photo at a running day where it looks as if it might have been taken with the bus in day to day service. The vast array of services provided at the old 'Friends of King Alfred' New Year's Day events provided several such opportunities, but I came across this one whilst re-scanning the last dregs of the collection over the weekend. Regrettably I've no idea where I was when I took this 1990s picture of Plaxton Derwent bodied Leyland Panther, UOU 419H, but it blends into a pleasingly 'ordinary' background. The January weather contributes to the shot looking nothing special too.
I never got to witness the real King Alfred operation, but thanks to the dedicated efforts of others, people like me can get something of its flavour, for which I'm grateful.
In service Panther.
Just occasionally its possible to bag a photo at a running day where it looks as if it might have been taken with the bus in day to day service. The vast array of services provided at the old 'Friends of King Alfred' New Year's Day events provided several such opportunities, but I came across this one whilst re-scanning the last dregs of the collection over the weekend. Regrettably I've no idea where I was when I took this 1990s picture of Plaxton Derwent bodied Leyland Panther, UOU 419H, but it blends into a pleasingly 'ordinary' background. The January weather contributes to the shot looking nothing special too.
I never got to witness the real King Alfred operation, but thanks to the dedicated efforts of others, people like me can get something of its flavour, for which I'm grateful.