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1981_06_14 ODN348
York Pullman Bus Co. Ltd. was formed in October 1926, when two single proprietor businesses, one of which was called Pullman, merged their businesses. The Pullman name was a marketing ploy, implying quality by association with Pullman railway carriages. The connection was reinforced by the choice of a livery similar to that of the railway carriages, and comparatively opulent vehicle interiors. As well as building up York's dominant excursion, tour, and private coach hire business, the firm built up a network of bus services linking York with its immediate rural hinterland. The most lucrative bus routes ran north from York (Exhibition Square), serving villages on and close to the A19 between York and Easingwold. In 1954, three double deckers (Roe bodied AEC Regent IIIs) were bought new to meet demand on this group of routes, one (JDN668 - shown elsewhere on this photostream) being preserved in private ownership after withdrawal. In 1957, ODN348 was bought to augment the double deck fleet. It was an AEC Regent V MD3Rv with Roe H33/28R and it too was preserved after withdrawal in 1977. It is shown here in June 1981, leaving Bridlington after taking part in the annual Hull to Bridlington Vintage Vehicle Run.
1981_06_14 ODN348
York Pullman Bus Co. Ltd. was formed in October 1926, when two single proprietor businesses, one of which was called Pullman, merged their businesses. The Pullman name was a marketing ploy, implying quality by association with Pullman railway carriages. The connection was reinforced by the choice of a livery similar to that of the railway carriages, and comparatively opulent vehicle interiors. As well as building up York's dominant excursion, tour, and private coach hire business, the firm built up a network of bus services linking York with its immediate rural hinterland. The most lucrative bus routes ran north from York (Exhibition Square), serving villages on and close to the A19 between York and Easingwold. In 1954, three double deckers (Roe bodied AEC Regent IIIs) were bought new to meet demand on this group of routes, one (JDN668 - shown elsewhere on this photostream) being preserved in private ownership after withdrawal. In 1957, ODN348 was bought to augment the double deck fleet. It was an AEC Regent V MD3Rv with Roe H33/28R and it too was preserved after withdrawal in 1977. It is shown here in June 1981, leaving Bridlington after taking part in the annual Hull to Bridlington Vintage Vehicle Run.