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Passing the Cricketfield Road turning on its way to Newton Abbot Bus Station is Devon General 613 (OUP 679P), which was formerly United 679 and was acquired by Devon General in 1983 to assist with the replacement of the Atlanteans.
Parked at Devon General's Torquay Depot whilst operating National Holidays tour 150 is United 1032 (A32 FVN), a Plaxton bodied Leyland Tiger.
Combining so many of my interests old and new here. I've always loved what's widely acknowledged to be Britain's first real generation of rear engined single deckers. My favourites of those being the AEC Swift and the Daimler Roadliner. (yes, I've operated both with great success). I've always appreciated good quality photos of the latter and now I'm enjoying colourising some which are in original form black and white. This was another of those acquired last weekend and being a half plate print, quality of the original was good as a base to work from.
In shot we have one of West Riding Automobile's small batch of Marshall bodied AEC Swifts, JHL 819E. What a fleet that was in this era, also possessing Guy Wulfrunians, Daimler Roadliners, Bristol REs and Leyland Panthers!
Not sure if the intending lady passenger has nicked the bus stop poll?!
Working route 220 to Sunderland, United Leyland Olympian 228 (AEF 228Y) was captured leaving Durham Bus Station in 1983.
A bus with an identity crisis!
Caught at Tubwell Row, Darlington, United 4271 (PHN 171L) is an ECW bodied Bristol RELL but fitted with a Bristol LH lower front panel.
If I remember correctly, we spotted this whilst in the car, turned around, overtook it and waited for its arrival, I think iis near Darlington.
United 1501 (C529 XEF) is a GAC KR demonstrator, liveried for Cummins engines and advertising the B series engine.
Parked at the rear of Newton Road Depot, Torquay, after a silver chassis spray is Devon General 612 (OUP 677P), a Bristol VRT new to United Automobile as their 677.
Fitted with a front lower panel from a V or W reg VRT
Put out to grass at Torquay Depot was Devon General Plaxton bodied Bristol LH 3409 (SFJ 109R)
Soon afterwards it would be transferred to United Automobile
Parked at the rear of Torquay Depot was Devon General Bristol VRT 613 (OUP 679P). This Newton Abbot bsaed bus was nnew to United as their 679 and became part of the Devon General fleet in 1983 to help with the culling of the remaining Atlanteans.
On a visit to the famous bus dealers and breakers, W. North at Sherburn in Elmet, we came across this rather battered Bristol LH.
It is former United AMO 235J originally with Alder Valley before being transferred to United.
With thanks to John Carter for providing the information.
Painted in Tyne & Wear PTE Yellow and White, United 245 (B245 NVN) had just arrived at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle. This ECW bodied Leyland Olympian had worked a trip on the 605.
Working route 723 to Newcastle, United Leyland Olympian 217 (WDC 217Y) prepares to turn right out of Tubwell Row Darlington
Prepared for another season with wheels painted and chassis silvered, Devon General 612 (OUP 677P) stands in Torquay Depot awaiting its next duty.
This former United (677) Bristol VRT has been fitted with a front lower panel from a much newer V or W reg VRT. It carries the unusual Eagle Star advert in green, the red version would have looked better!
Loading for its next trip opposite the LVVS Museum at Lincoln on 4th November 2018 is preserved United Automobile BG147 (FHN 833) a Bristol L5G with ECW bodywork
In a scene reminiscent of the good old days when buses were outstationed in outlying villages, Malcolm Hodgson's Ex Bristol Omnibus flat screened RESL is seen in the yard adjoining its storage facility last weekend. THU 354G currently wears the livery of the erstwhile giant north eastern operator United and replicates similar buses found in that fleet but none of which survive. The RE is currently fully PSV tested and in fabulous condition having recently received a totally new floor as part of an overhaul package.
United Automobile Services seemed a touch reticent to move far from their former NBC image when privatization gave them a free hand ... or they had plenty of 'Poppy Red' left in the stores.
Here in the late 1980s a Duple Dominant 'bus' bodied Leyland Leopard, MGR 913T (which had been acquired via Trimdon Motor Services) leaves Bishop Auckland bus station for Stockton.
Withdrawn from service, Devon General 610 (MGR 671P) awaits its next life with Southdown at the rear of Torquay Depot.
This bus was new to United Automobile as their 671 and tranferred to Devon General in 1983 to speed up the withdrawal of the Altanteans.
A visit to W.Norths at Sherburn in Elmet revealed this tidy former United Bristol RESL with ECW bodywork, 2870 (OHN 470L). Alongside is former Ribble and Hornsby of Ashby lowheight Alexander bodied Leyland Atlantean, (CRN 871D)
Turning into the United deport at Darlington is Driver trainer 103 (JNU 986D), a Bristol FLF that was new to Midland General as their 666.
Outside the workshops at Torquay depot awaiting attention is Devon General Bristol VRT 611 (OUP 675P), originally new to United as their 675.
Painted in full Tyne & Wear livery, United Leyland National 3086 (JBR 686T) passes Central Station, Newcastle.
Parked at the rear of Torquay Depot, Devon General Bristol VRT 611 (OUP 675P) was one of 5 transferred from United Automobile where it was numbererd 675.
Turning left at the top of Tubwell Row, Darlington was United 1660 (MGR 660P), a Bristol LH.
In the background there are three different types of Darllington buses.
Passing Durham Bus Station bound for Newton Hall Estate is United 672 (MGR 672P), a Bristol VRT with ECW bodywork.
The former Black & White coach station in Cheltenham was used by Cheltenham & Gloucester for a while.
Seen parked inside is Bristol VRT 5606 (HPT 84N), orriginally Untied 666.
Parked inside the Torquay Depot of Devon General is 612 (OUP 677P), an ECW bodied Bristol VRT, previously United 677 and was one of many acquired round late 1982 and 1983 to replace the Atlanteans.
Taken in Plymouth whilst working for Western National is Devon General 611 (OUP 675P), an ECW bodied Bristol VRT. It was acquired from United (675) and was repainted and prepared for service at Western National's Laira Works. It does not carry any fleetnames and has yet to enter Devon General service.
At rest inside Victoria Coach Station, United 1005 (BGR 5S), a Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard, shows off its updated front panels, before working a journey on National Express 460.
Parked at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station, Newcastle, after working in on route 604 is United 815 (APT 815W), a Bristol VRT in full Tyne & Wear PTE livery.
Approaching the top of Tubwell Row in Darlington, bound for Bedale on route 73 is United 1699 (CGR 899S), an ECW bodied Bristol LH. The lack of the white band really alters the look of the vehicle.
Working an excursion to Blackpool for the illuminations is United 6243 (RVN 243X), a Leyland Leopard with Willowbrook bodywork. It is parked alongside the old Coliseum Bus Station.
Just arrived at Marlborough Crescent Bus Station in Newcastle, United Bristol VRT 707 (UGR 707R) shows off its Tyne & Wear PTE livery.
Turning into the fuelling area at Exeter depot is Devon General 610 (MGR 671P), a former united (671) Bristol VRT
Preserved United 251 (B252 NVN), an ECW bodied Leyland Olympian, is at Bourton-on-the-Water at the start of the Cotswolds Road Run on 23rd March 2025.
Part of the Troopers Lodge Motor Services fleet
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Seen on a murky day in Coventry's Pool Meadow Bus Station is United 1016 (NGR 116T), a Plaxton bodied Leyland Leopard.