Mal's Crosville Bus Photos
South Cambria 14 July 1986
18th March 2003

On 14 July 1986 I set off from home in Garstang, Lancashire to spend the day travelling around the South Cambria area on Crosville bus services. I got up very early and travelled by car through Wrexham, Corwen and Machynlleth to arrive in Aberystwyth in time to catch the Cardiff service. Here are a few photos that I took on that day. I returned via mid Wales calling at Llanidloes, Newtown and Oswestry. By the time I got home I was absolutely worn out (I am being polite there), but it was well worth it as it had been a day that I had been trying to do for several years. I hope you enjoy the photos

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Moving to Aberaeron, we see SNG355 (CFM355S) another standard NBC Leyland National to B49F layout
Moving to Aberaeron, we see SNG355 (CFM355S) another standard NBC Leyland National to B49F layout
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Bristol VRTSL3/6LXB / ECW H43/31F at Aberaeron parking area. The vehicle is DVG533 (DCA533X)
Bristol VRTSL3/6LXB / ECW H43/31F at Aberaeron parking area. The vehicle is DVG533 (DCA533X)
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Short National SNL588 (JTU588T) is seen on my return to Aberystwyth
Short National SNL588 (JTU588T) is seen on my return to Aberystwyth
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Also at Aberystwyth bus stops is DVG568 (HAL105K). This vehicle came from East Midland in 1984 and is a Bristol VRTSL/6LX with ECW H39/31F body
Also at Aberystwyth bus stops is DVG568 (HAL105K). This vehicle came from East Midland in 1984 and is a Bristol VRTSL/6LX with ECW H39/31F body
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At Aberystwyth depot is DVG271 (HTU160N)
At Aberystwyth depot is DVG271 (HTU160N)
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SNG391 again, this time in Cardigan
SNG391 again, this time in Cardigan
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Also at Cardigan is SNG 357 (CFM357S)
Also at Cardigan is SNG 357 (CFM357S)
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Back at the Bus Station are South Wales Leyland National 797 (TWN797S), a B52F example. Alongside is Badgerline 2206 (A206SAE) a Tiger TRCTL11/3R with Plaxton Paramount 3200 Express C53F body
Back at the Bus Station are South Wales Leyland National 797 (TWN797S), a B52F example. Alongside is Badgerline 2206 (A206SAE) a Tiger TRCTL11/3R with Plaxton Paramount 3200 Express C53F body
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Still at the Bus Station we see Crosville SNG391 (GMB391T) as well as Davies (of Pencader ??) ex Lancaster Leopard MFR302P
Still at the Bus Station we see Crosville SNG391 (GMB391T) as well as Davies (of Pencader ??) ex Lancaster Leopard MFR302P
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Another view of SNG391
Another view of SNG391
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A South Wales Bedford YMQ / Duple Dominant DP45F. It is seen in Carmarthen. 280 (FCY280W)
A South Wales Bedford YMQ / Duple Dominant DP45F. It is seen in Carmarthen. 280 (FCY280W)
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Also in Carmarthen is CTL37 (A37SMA) in Town Lynx livery. This is the vehicle I travelled from Aberystwyth aboard
Also in Carmarthen is CTL37 (A37SMA) in Town Lynx livery. This is the vehicle I travelled from Aberystwyth aboard
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Alongside CTL37 is South Wales National Express Rapide liveried 129 (MKH87A). This is a Leyland Tiger TRCTL11/3RH / Duple Caribbean II C46Ft
Alongside CTL37 is South Wales National Express Rapide liveried 129 (MKH87A). This is a Leyland Tiger TRCTL11/3RH / Duple Caribbean II C46Ft
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At Carmarthen is 37426
At Carmarthen is 37426
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SRG180 (EFM180H) is a Bristol RELL6G / ECW B53F. It is seen at Llanidloes on my drive home
SRG180 (EFM180H) is a Bristol RELL6G / ECW B53F. It is seen at Llanidloes on my drive home
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Three views at Newcastle Emlyn depot. The first is of ERG279 (YFM279L) a Bristol RELL6G / ECW DP49F
Three views at Newcastle Emlyn depot. The first is of ERG279 (YFM279L) a Bristol RELL6G / ECW DP49F
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This vehicle is ERG274 (YFM274L)
This vehicle is ERG274 (YFM274L)
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Here we see ERG284 (YFM284L)
Here we see ERG284 (YFM284L)
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At Newtown, in National Express livery, is ELL29 (DDM29X). Of interest is the photo of the same vehicle in December 1997 in the special livery for the Wrexham - Barmouth service. This you will find on my main Crosville collection
At Newtown, in National Express livery, is ELL29 (DDM29X). Of interest is the photo of the same vehicle in December 1997 in the special livery for the Wrexham - Barmouth service. This you will find on my main Crosville collection
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Also at Newtown is dual purpose Leyland National ENL895 (GMA398N)
Also at Newtown is dual purpose Leyland National ENL895 (GMA398N)
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The final four photos are at Oswestry. ENL896 (GMA399N) is alongside ERG283 (YFM283L)
The final four photos are at Oswestry. ENL896 (GMA399N) is alongside ERG283 (YFM283L)
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On Oswestry Bus Station is SNL679 (ODM679V)
On Oswestry Bus Station is SNL679 (ODM679V)
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In the new Crosville Wales livery (but no fleetnames) is DVG466 (WTU466W)
In the new Crosville Wales livery (but no fleetnames) is DVG466 (WTU466W)
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A nearside view of DVG466
A nearside view of DVG466
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