Another fantastic Foden.
Again a colourisation from a low-rez download of unknown copyright . . . maybe another Foden publicity shot?
This one shows JAW 334, one of Salopia of Whitchurch (Salop)'s magnificent 1952 Whitsun bodied rear engined Foden PVRF6 observation coaches. In the background can be seen another similar example, but one wearing a slightly different livery application. Foden's own 2 Stroke Diesel provided the equally interesting sound track.
The photograph was taken on Salopia's home turf at 'The Raven', Prees, on the outskirts of Whitchurch. The Raven still stands to this day (though I'm unsure whether its still open) as a remnent of the era of these large pub type hotels which derived much of their trade as a coach refreshment halt. Even now, one of its entrances facing the busy A49 has the legend 'Coach Lounge' over one of its doors.
Another fantastic Foden.
Again a colourisation from a low-rez download of unknown copyright . . . maybe another Foden publicity shot?
This one shows JAW 334, one of Salopia of Whitchurch (Salop)'s magnificent 1952 Whitsun bodied rear engined Foden PVRF6 observation coaches. In the background can be seen another similar example, but one wearing a slightly different livery application. Foden's own 2 Stroke Diesel provided the equally interesting sound track.
The photograph was taken on Salopia's home turf at 'The Raven', Prees, on the outskirts of Whitchurch. The Raven still stands to this day (though I'm unsure whether its still open) as a remnent of the era of these large pub type hotels which derived much of their trade as a coach refreshment halt. Even now, one of its entrances facing the busy A49 has the legend 'Coach Lounge' over one of its doors.