Paul Welling
CYA181J Front
CYA181J AEC Reliance Plaxton Derwent is a surviving Brutonian that still works after 40 years of service with four operators:
•70 or 71? – New to Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton
•Jun 79 – Acquired by Brutonian Bus Co
•Feb 86 – Withdrawn
•May 88 –Acquired by Chiltern Queens
•92/3? - Acquired by Knotty Bus Co
•01?– Acquired by Quantock Motor Services and kept at Winkleigh
•Oct 09 - Driven to QMS at Norton Fitzwarren Quantock Motor Services
This photo is taken on 1 May 10 at the back of the QMS shed before it will be taken for full restoration with Martyn Hearson (Renown), who used to own Knotty Bus and Coach.
CYA181J Front
CYA181J AEC Reliance Plaxton Derwent is a surviving Brutonian that still works after 40 years of service with four operators:
•70 or 71? – New to Hutchings & Cornelius, South Petherton
•Jun 79 – Acquired by Brutonian Bus Co
•Feb 86 – Withdrawn
•May 88 –Acquired by Chiltern Queens
•92/3? - Acquired by Knotty Bus Co
•01?– Acquired by Quantock Motor Services and kept at Winkleigh
•Oct 09 - Driven to QMS at Norton Fitzwarren Quantock Motor Services
This photo is taken on 1 May 10 at the back of the QMS shed before it will be taken for full restoration with Martyn Hearson (Renown), who used to own Knotty Bus and Coach.