This Leyland TD4 started life with Cumberland and was rebodied by ECW. It has now been restored to Cumberland livery. Seen at Plumtree on 8th September 1968. 1030x1210 Barton_816__BRM_596__Plumtree_8-Sep-1968.jpg |
A mystery Bedford OWB serves to prop up the sign indicating the workshop and small exhibits section in the goods shed (nowadays a restaurant), 15th April 1968. 1228x1219 Bedford_OWB_Plumtree_14-Apr-1968.jpg |
There are only two Daimler COG5 saloons in preservation. This one ran for Blue Bus and has a Willowbrook body. 1234x1165 Blue_Bus_GNU_750_Plumtree_8-Sep-1968.jpg |
Only seven months after the system was abandoned, three Derby trolleybuses stand together on 14th April 1968. 1228x1210 Derby_trolleybuses_Plumtree_14-Apr-1968.jpg |
This Lytham Lion is still active and for most people is the only gearless Leyland they have ever experienced. 1207x1225 Lytham_34__BTB_928__Plumtree_1969.jpg |
One of fifteen six-wheel Crossley trolleybuses built after the war, Manchester 1250 now resides under cover at Boyle Street, Manchester. 1225x1240 Manchester_1250__JVU_755__Plumtree_14-Apr-1968.jpg |
Midland General 175 is an attractive Weymann-bodied AEC Regal III which still makes occasional and welcome appearances. 1231x1210 Midland_General_175__KRR_255__Plumtree_14-Apr-1968.jpg |
Sadly, I do not believe that this Midland General Regent III currently survives in preservation. 1203x1173 Midland_General_MRB_40.jpg |
Nottingham 493 is a BUT 9611T with Roe body. 1207x1216 Nottingham_493_Plumtree_14-Apr-1968.jpg |
Nottingham 493 is seen "under the wires" at Plumtree. I am not sure whether this wiring ever served more than a decorative function. 1210x1219 Nottingham_493__KTV_493__Plumtree_1969.jpg |
Nottingham's 502 is a six-wheel BUT 9641T with a Brush body. 1222x1216 Nottingham_502__KTV_502__Plumtree_14-Apr-1968.jpg |
This is believed to be a Vulcan which once ran at Skegness. It is carrying an interesting contraption but what exactly it is is unclear. 1222x1225 Vulcan_steam_bus_2_Plumtree_8-Sep-1968.jpg |
The same Vulcan seen on the same date (8th September 1968). Behind is a Grimsby Guy Arab II 72 (JV 8699). 1222x1222 Vulcan_steam_bus_Plumtree_8-Sep-1968.jpg |
This West Bridgford utility Daimler is seen at Plumtree, with the track used for testing the protype (gas-turbine powered) APT in the background. 1223x1223 West_Bridgford_utility.jpg |
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