Secondhand at Loftus
Two vehicles parked outside the Tees depot at Loftus in April 1993, now since closed.
Bristol LH 1929 KHY431P had originated at Bristol Omnibus but lasted only 6 years before disposal. It passed into non-PCV use but was bought by TMS when they scanned the country for any LHs that could be used on their competitive forays. It passed with the business to Caldaire, and hence into TMS dark blue but later was one of a number that passed to Tees and gained their livery relatively late in life.
Meanwhile, Leyland National 3741 NAT199V was one of the first of a number purchased to help replace thirsty and unreliable Mk1 Nationals. It started life with East Yorkshire as 199 and was sold to Caldaire as EYMS looked to buy more deckers. It had a short life with Midland Red South after disposal.
Secondhand at Loftus
Two vehicles parked outside the Tees depot at Loftus in April 1993, now since closed.
Bristol LH 1929 KHY431P had originated at Bristol Omnibus but lasted only 6 years before disposal. It passed into non-PCV use but was bought by TMS when they scanned the country for any LHs that could be used on their competitive forays. It passed with the business to Caldaire, and hence into TMS dark blue but later was one of a number that passed to Tees and gained their livery relatively late in life.
Meanwhile, Leyland National 3741 NAT199V was one of the first of a number purchased to help replace thirsty and unreliable Mk1 Nationals. It started life with East Yorkshire as 199 and was sold to Caldaire as EYMS looked to buy more deckers. It had a short life with Midland Red South after disposal.