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TWO RETURNS TO WARRINGTON 10

Two unusual buses return to the streets of Warrington.

RETURN JOURNEY: Warrington 17

Warrington continues to operate today having expanded and contracted
and looks set to continue as an example of ‘arm’s-length’ municipal pride.
We look back.

TROLLEY TIMES: ÚstÍ nad Labem 20

In 1999, a major international bus rally was held in the northern Czech
town of Usti nad Labem. The trolleys have now gone, their legacy lingering
on in the many modern systems of both Eastern and Western Europe.

ON THE ROAD 22

We take a look at several recent running days and some of our older
buses still earning their keep. DAVID JUKES reports.

PRIVATE HIRE RF REVIVED 26

Former London Transport RF19 (LUC 219), a 1951 Metro-Cammell-bodied AEC Regal IV, is the latest restoration to emerge from the London Bus Museum’s workshop, as DAVID JUKES reports.

LONDON TO NOTTINGHAM 30

A Nottingham operator celebrating its tenth anniversary now runs the
largest and most diverse range of former London Transport vehicles
outside the capital. NICK LARKIN reports.

TAVISTOCK RUNNING DAY 35

The Tavistock Mini-Running Day, held on Sunday 14 July, was one of
several events held in the West of England, organised by the Thames Valley
& Great Western Omnibus Trust. Pictures by RICHARD STUBBINGS.

LLANGOLLEN RALLY 37

This event, held over the weekend of 6/7 July, but not previously visited by
us, proved to be very enjoyable day out. PHILIP LAMB reports.

FEATHERWEIGHT REGENT 40

To celebrate the Devon General Centenary, ASHLEY BLACKMAN
focuses on DR705 (ETT 995), an AEC ‘Light Six’, in this latest article in
the survivor series.

COACHING CLASSICS: Grey Cars 44

During the period of our principal recollections, Devon General’s coaching
arm has operated under the Grey Cars banner.

A ‘TOP’ RESTORATION 46

Transport Leyland Atlantean No 287 (SWB 287L) has been restored to its original closed-top condition.SIMON GILL explains what was entailed.

AFTER they were FAMOUS: Half-cab assortment50

Roles for non-PSVs continue to diminish, and they are getting harder to
track down. These views, captured in the 1970s and 1980s, were a little
easier to find. Pictures: PRESBUS ARCHIVE

THE MODEL PAGE52

Before the PTEs. NIGEL APPLEFORD examines models from the Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton and Coventry fleets.

OFF ROUTE56

Salford memories, Stevenage on a postcard and some depot discussions
are among NICK LARKIN’s topics this month.

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A TOUCH OF BLUE12

Former Wallasey Leyland Atlantean has been restored in Merseyside
PTE’s blue Wirral livery.

RETURN JOURNEY: Merseyside’s colours16

Following the formation of Merseyside PTE, the livery went through a number of changes both major and minor. Here are some examples . . .

ON THE ROAD18

DAVID JUKES presents this month’s round-up of older buses still working
in the UK and abroad.

RESTORATION ON A WORKING MAN’S BUDGET22

Two of the final Southern Vectis Bristol LHS deliveries are actively
preserved on the Isle of Wight. DAVID JUKES crosses The Solent to discover more about KDL 202 and 203W.

RETURN JOURNEY: Bristol LH26

Here we look only at LH models fitted with standard ECW bus bodywork. Others wait for another day!

B10B BLISS28

The Northern Counties Paladin Volvo B10Bs new to Trent had incredibly long service lives. Now, as NICK LARKIN reports, one has been superbly restored.

NORTH WEST VRT OPEN DAY32

One of the most popular events in the North-west, the annual NWVRT Open Day took place as usual on the first Sunday in June.

THIRD CHIPPENHAM BUS RALLY & RUNNING DAY34

This event, organised by the Bristol Road Transport Collection and the Bristol Omnibus Vehicle Collection, saw four routes operated from Chippenham bus station. NIGEL APPLEFORD reports.

BARRY36

Early June saw the Cardiff Transport Preservation Group’s annual Barry
rally on two sites — Its headquarters established in the former Western Welsh depot in Barry and the former holiday camp on Barry Island.

BROOKLANDS ON THE BUSES37

Rare vehicles in the London Bus Museum collection come out to play.

RIBBLE 10042

The Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust celebrated the 100th anniversary
of what was Ribble Motor Services on 26 May 2019 with a Morecambe-based event.

TROLLEY TIMES: Portsmouth44

A look back at trolleybus days in Portsmouth.

TOW BUS SAVIOUR46

SIMON GILL reports on former Birmingham City Transport Leyland Tiger PS2 2257 (JOJ 257) as it makes a return to service in Somerset this summer.

COACHING CLASSICS: PMT50

Potteries or PMT was a respected coach operator within the BET group providing tours, excursions and private hire work. Here we look at some
of the vehicles used.

TURNOVER REGENT52

Regular readers will recall that your Editor wrote in April about a
Doncaster AEC Regent V that had left the road and landed on its side in
a field. With the help of KEITH PLATT and JIM SAMWAYS we bring you these rare views of the event!

THE MODEL PAGE54

OOC’s Plaxton Premiere COMES under NIGEL APPLEFORD’s spotlight.

OFF ROUTE58

The ultimate solution to the problems of collecting old buses is a bit of an e-effrontery reckons NICK LARKIN. And what is a racing car doing on a
bus museum wall?

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NEW COLOURS FOR D9 12

The Transport Museum, Wythall has three BMMO D9s. Midland Red
5399 (BHA 399C), which has been restored in traditional Midland Red
livery for some years, has recently been repainted poppy red.

ON THE ROAD 16

This month’s roundup of older buses and coaches is presented by
DAVID JUKES.

DEVONSHIRE CREAM 20

The Devon General Omnibus Trust was formed in 2013 to better secure
the future preservation of representative vehicles, as DAVID JUKES discovers.

RETURN JOURNEY: Devon General26

Known for its smart deep red and white-liveries vehicles, Devon General
was a favourite amongst enthusiasts, many of whom holidayed in the T
orbay area. We look back . . .

BURLINGHAM OB BEAUTY 28

Lodge Coaches waived its normal collection policy to add this now
beautifully restored Burlingham ‘Baby Seagull’-bodied Bedford OB to its heritage fleet. NICK LARKIN reports.

ON THE ROAD EXTRA 32

DAVID JUKES presents an extra helping of mature vehicles still doing
what they do best; this time focusing on some of spring’s running day events.

WINCHESTER’S RED-LETTER DAY 36

The Friends of King Alfred Buses’ running day on 6 May marked the
debut of ex-King Alfred Motor Services AEC Renown 596 LCG in
National Bus Company poppy red.

LLANDUDNO 2019 38

This year we feature vehicles ferrying the 1,000s of visitors between the Transport Festival rally site at Bodafon Fields and the town centre.

RETURN JOURNEY: Round the Orme41

A trip round the Orme. The North Wales Coast’s most prominent
landmark has seen a number of sometimes unique buses over the years.
We take a look at some of them.

BIRMINGHAM BUSES AT ALDRIDGE 44

The Aldridge Transport Museum held its well-attended Spring Running Day on 28 April which included a unique opportunity to see three former Birmingham Leyland Tiger PS2s.

QUORN & WOODHOUSE SPECTACULAR 45

The Quorn & Woodhouse Station-based Bus & Train Spectacular of
27 April was organised by the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust and the
Great Central Railway.

LOW-HEIGHT BEDFORD VAL 46

SIMON GILL examines former North Western 139 (AJA 139B), a
specially built low-height Strachans-bodied Bedford VAL14 which was
one of ten bought for a specific purpose.

WELCOME ABOARD — PART 1 50

In the latest instalment of his restoration series, ASHLEY BLACKMAN examines the restoration of bus and coach interiors.

THE MODEL PAGE 54

This month we take a look at models of Birmingham City Transport
prior to the formation of West Midlands PTE. Those of Coventry, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton require another ‘Model Page’.

OFF ROUTE 58

An apparently reluctant groom clinging to an AEC Regent, and tales of Sweaty Betty. Over to NICK LARKIN.

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NEW COLOURS FOR D9 12

The Transport Museum, Wythall has three BMMO D9s. Midland Red
5399 (BHA 399C), which has been restored in traditional Midland Red
livery for some years, has recently been repainted poppy red.

ON THE ROAD 16

This month’s roundup of older buses and coaches is presented by
DAVID JUKES.

DEVONSHIRE CREAM 20

The Devon General Omnibus Trust was formed in 2013 to better secure
the future preservation of representative vehicles, as DAVID JUKES discovers.

RETURN JOURNEY: Devon General26

Known for its smart deep red and white-liveries vehicles, Devon General
was a favourite amongst enthusiasts, many of whom holidayed in the T
orbay area. We look back . . .

BURLINGHAM OB BEAUTY 28

Lodge Coaches waived its normal collection policy to add this now
beautifully restored Burlingham ‘Baby Seagull’-bodied Bedford OB to its heritage fleet. NICK LARKIN reports.

ON THE ROAD EXTRA 32

DAVID JUKES presents an extra helping of mature vehicles still doing
what they do best; this time focusing on some of spring’s running day events.

WINCHESTER’S RED-LETTER DAY 36

The Friends of King Alfred Buses’ running day on 6 May marked the
debut of ex-King Alfred Motor Services AEC Renown 596 LCG in
National Bus Company poppy red.

LLANDUDNO 2019 38

This year we feature vehicles ferrying the 1,000s of visitors between the Transport Festival rally site at Bodafon Fields and the town centre.

RETURN JOURNEY: Round the Orme41

A trip round the Orme. The North Wales Coast’s most prominent
landmark has seen a number of sometimes unique buses over the years.
We take a look at some of them.

BIRMINGHAM BUSES AT ALDRIDGE 44

The Aldridge Transport Museum held its well-attended Spring Running Day on 28 April which included a unique opportunity to see three former Birmingham Leyland Tiger PS2s.

QUORN & WOODHOUSE SPECTACULAR 45

The Quorn & Woodhouse Station-based Bus & Train Spectacular of
27 April was organised by the Leicester Transport Heritage Trust and the
Great Central Railway.

LOW-HEIGHT BEDFORD VAL 46

SIMON GILL examines former North Western 139 (AJA 139B), a
specially built low-height Strachans-bodied Bedford VAL14 which was
one of ten bought for a specific purpose.

WELCOME ABOARD — PART 1 50

In the latest instalment of his restoration series, ASHLEY BLACKMAN examines the restoration of bus and coach interiors.

THE MODEL PAGE 54

This month we take a look at models of Birmingham City Transport
prior to the formation of West Midlands PTE. Those of Coventry, Walsall, West Bromwich and Wolverhampton require another ‘Model Page’.

OFF ROUTE 58

An apparently reluctant groom clinging to an AEC Regent, and tales of Sweaty Betty. Over to NICK LARKIN.

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BARKING MADNESS!12

Legions of London Transport RTs returned to Barking garage to celebrate
the 40th anniversary of the type’s last day in service in the capital.

RETURN JOURNEY: Trolley Times in Walsall16

The Walsall system was one of our medium-sized systems, with a total
of 6 routes, and a maximum fleet of 60 trolleybuses. We look back . . .

ON THE ROAD18

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BODY WORK22

Steve Waggitt of Cobus has now spent 50 years building, repairing and restoring bodywork on buses and coaches. NICK LARKIN catches up
with him.

A REGENCY KSW28

After three years toil, the restoration of former Cheltenham District 90 (UHY 374), a 1955 Eastern coach Works-bodied Bristol KSW6G, has recently been completed. SIMON GILL discovers what was involved.

AFTER THEY WERE FAMOUS: Last chance saloons32

We bring you a fine selection of saloon buses which had survived to
become ancillary vehicles in the fleets they once served . . .

COACHING CLASSICS: From LS to MW34

A round up of Bristol LS and early MW coaches.

SPRING GATHERING 201938

The London Bus Museum’s Spring Gathering on 7 April commemorated
80 years since the first RT entered service and 40 years since the
withdrawal of London Transport’s last RFs.

MISTY SCENES AT DETLING41

This year’s South East Bus Festival took place at a misty and damp Kent
Showground on 6 April. The weather may not have great but there was plenty to enjoy.

AN ONLY OMNI46

H389 KPY, the only remaining Class 6 PCV-licenced CVE Omni, is owned
and operated by Empress Coaches of Hastings. DAVID JUKES reports.

THE MODEL PAGE50

NIGEL APPLEFORD takes a look at available Glasgow/Strathclyde
PTE models.

OFF ROUTE54

Time travel can be confusing, a great way of explaining the joys of bus restoration to the public and definitely time to call a taxi. NICK LARKIN reports.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT WYTHALL PART 112

In a two-part feature, PHILIP LAMB takes a look at some of the latest developments at the Transport Museum, Wythall starting with the completion of West Bromwich 101, an MCW-bodied Daimler Fleetline.

RETURN JOURNEY: West Bromwich revisited16

Ordered for delivery in May 1967 were 14 Daimler Fleetlines with MCW lowheight bodywork. These were followed by a further seven with
ECW lowheight bodies. We take a look …

ON THE ROAD18

DAVID JUKES presents an active selection of older buses and coaches
across England in early-2019.

ORIGINAL AND BEST22

NICK LARKIN looks at the thorny question of originality by paying
tribute to four very different vehicles, including one of his favourite
preserved coaches.

RUNNING DAY CONSIDERATIONS28

SIMON GILL looks at the substantial effort of organising and operating running days and explores what needs to be considered to ensure their survival.

NUNEATON REVISITED32

We take a look at how Nuneaton’s bus station and garage have survived
and pay tribute to days gone by . . .

DEWSBURY SPRING RUNNING DAY36

PHILIP LAMB takes a look at some of the highlights of this premier
West Yorkshire running day

COACHING CLASSICS37

The German coachbuilder Auwarter’s distinctive and easily recognisable coaches first appeared on our roads in 1981 and have outlived all of our home-grown double-deck coaches by some years.

TRACCO E PROGRESS40

Restoration work on the bodywork of former Aldershot & District
Dennis E D235 (OT 8902) has started as DAVID JUKES finds out.

CAB, BLIND BOX AND CANOPY CAPERS!44

GRAHAM BROWN provides a restoration progress report of his
former W Gash & Sons Roberts-bodied Daimler CVD6.

THE OPULENT OMNIBUS50

ASHLEY BLACKMAN starts our new Survivor Series with an omnibus
many will recognise – former Brighton Corporation FUF 63, a 1939
AEC Regent.

THE MODEL PAGE54

Atlas Editions Great British Buses — a review by NIGEL APPLEFORD.

OFF ROUTE58

Leyland PD3s and trams permanently on display in a Leicester bus station, legislation nostalgia and a Scottish mystery. Over to NICK LARKIN

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REAL ALE GUY

After more than 15 years absence, A Guy Arab III prepares to return to
the rally scene.

RETURN JOURNEY:
BURTON REMEMBERED16

This month we visit Burton-upon-Trent when Daimlers and Guys were
the order of the day.

ON THE ROAD

DAVID JUKES once again delves into the B&CP archive to present this month’s round up.

Bedford’s special journey

A preserved 1981 Bedford YMT made a surprise 200-mile journey
back to the depot where it was based for 35 years to perform a very
special duty. NICK LARKIN reports.

Olympians live on

One Leyland and three Volvo Olympians are continuing to work
indefinitely at W. H. Fowler thanks
to its responsibility.

LION STILL ON TRACK

JASPER PETTIE continues the restoration story of former W Alexander & Sons P705 (WG 3260), a 1935 Leyland LT5A with 1946 Alexander bodywork.

THE VOITH INFLUENCE

Most South Yorkshire’s Transport Leyland Atlanteans were fitted with
Voith automatic gearboxes. SIMON GILL explains why and examines
1790 (JKW 290W), recently restored to SYT livery.

RETURN JOURNEY: DONCASTER DELIGHTS

A pre-1974 visit to Doncaster

CAB HAPPY

ASHLEY BLACKMAN discusses cab restoration and how to be cab happy.

THE MODEL PAGE

NIGEL APPLEFORD considers the Original Omnibus Company’s
Crossley DD42

OFF ROUTE

NICK LARKIN visits a transport museum library with a difference and Poundland.

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FROM WRECK TO RICHES12

A Bedford VAL seemingly a total wreck has been transformed into a magnificent example of its kind today. PHILIP LAMB reports.

COACHING CLASSICS: The Bedford VAL16

We couldn’t resist another round-up of Bedford VALs, so here goes . . .

ON THE ROAD18

DAVID JUKES dips into the B&CP archive to assist this month’s round up
of active mature buses and coaches.

‘TOY BOX’ TALE22

Essex Bus and Coach Operator Lodge’s of High Easter now houses its
classic vehicle collection in ‘The Toy box.’ NICK LARKIN pays a visit to
find out why.

AFTER THEY WERE FAMOUS: Carrying on Coaching28

Over the years former coaches have turned up in a variety of roles.
Here’s a small selection.

STANDARDS AND NEW LOOKS30

JASON SHRON, the founder and president of Rapido Trains Inc, has
many bus and rail-based interests including a preserved General Motors
New Look bus, as DAVID JUKES discovers.

ON THE ROAD EXTRA:
New Year 201937

The Oxford Bus Museum in
association with B&CP provided free bus rides alongside its regular attractions on 1 January as
illustrated by DAVID JUKES

A STORY OF SURVIVAL & REVIVAL PART 24I

In this, the second part of the story, ROB HANDFORD looks at the restoration of remarkable survivor Metro-Cammell-bodied Birmingham
AEC Regent. 486 (OV 4486).

A DUTIFUL DOMINATOR46

SIMON GILL looks at former Leicester CityBus Dennis Dominator
FUT 240V which returned to the road last year.

RETURN JOURNEY:
Looking Back at Leicester City Transport51

This month we visit Leicester for a
look back in time.

THE MODEL PAGE54

NIGEL APPLEFORD brings us an overview of available Wallace Arnold
coach models.

OFF ROUTE58

A Southdown trolleybus (!), RT tributes, unusual Bedford OBs and a tasty snack are all among NICK LARKIN’S Off Route discoveries this month.

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FOUR LEYLANDS AND A DENNIS12

Stagecoach South is proud to celebrate its heritage through the retention
of five historic vehicles as DAVID JUKES discovers.

RETURN JOURNEY: Stagecoach Portsmouth18

We look at this short-lived operation from the purchase of Portsmouth
Citybus to divestment and sale to Transit Holdings.

ON THE ROAD22

DAVID JUKES presents this month’s round up of mature buses still in
action on the UK’s roads.

ENSIGNBUS RUNNING DAY26

MARTYN HUNT and CALUM MACLENNAN capture the action in
Essex, East London and North Kent
on 1 December.

PENNINE RUNNING DAY29

CHRIS WHITEOAK reports on a glorious celebration of a much missed North Yorkshire operator.

WEST YORKSHIRE 90 AT THE SKIPTON RUNNING DAY32

This year’s Aire Valley event included a gathering of West Yorkshire
vehicles. Words and pictures by CHRIS WHITEOAK.

COACHING CLASSICS: Western MW36

Western SMT DT1327 (LCS 207) was one of a batch of 52 Alexander-
bodied Bristol MW6G coaches new in 1958.

PRESERVATION UPDATE: A Tiger and a Regent42

SIMON GILL provides an update on the major restorations of former
Sheffield JWE 416 and OWE 116 at the South Yorkshire Transport Museum.

RETURN JOURNEY: Sheffield Regents47

A round-up of some AEC Regents from the Sheffield ‘A’ and ‘B’ fleets
caught on film mostly in the 1970s.

55 YEARS ON (AND
WORKING UNDER) BUSES50

David Powell has been everything
from a Ribble apprentice to part-
owner of Maidstone & District.
NICK LARKIN meets him!

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY DESTINATION54

‘Who said that?’ we ask as ASHLEY BLACKMAN looks at destination
blinds in the latest instalment of his restoration series.

THE MODEL PAGE58

NIGEL APPLEFORD examines Oxford Diecast’s 1:76 scale Plaxton
Panorama coach.

OFF ROUTE62

Mystery National Bus Company subsidiaries, an extremely unusual
private hire vehicle and searching for a bus song. Over to NICK LARKIN.

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NEW LIFE FOR SALFORD PD210

Salford PD2s are a popular preservation choice with one recently
changing hands.

ON THE ROAD14

This month’s round up examines several older vehicles extending their working lives in foreign climes and the UK. DAVID JUKES presents.

DELAINE REUNION18

Two contrasting vehicles are the only preserved former Delaine of
Bourne vehicles to have seen service with another operator. NICK LARKIN finds them back home.

MIDLAND RED TWINS REUNITED!22

Well non-identical twins! The Leicester Transport Heritage Trust’s
TREVOR FOLLOWS takes up the story . . .

RETURN JOURNEY: The S23 in service26

The BMMO S23 was to be found throughout the vast Midland Red area,
with some passing to West Midlands PTE in 1973 as a result of the transfer
of Midland Red services within its area. Here’s a selection . . .

DIVERTED DORCHESTER28

SIMON GILL reports on the restoration of former South Yorkshire’s Transport 76 (B674 GWJ); one of the few surviving Dennis Dorchesters.

DOUBLE TOP34

The 3238 Preservation Group owns two restored Dennis Darts that
regularly attend bus events across London and the south-east.
DAVID JUKES reports..

RETURN JOURNEY: London’s DTs45

We look at London Buses’ first Dennis Darts in the capital and with subsequent operators elsewhere in the UK.

PART OF THE FAMILY48

Three generations of one family have been involved with JUB 29, an
Eastern Counties-bodied Leyland Titan TD1, as ASHLEY BLACKMAN discovers.

RETURN JOURNEY: WEST YORKSHIRE52

We look back at West Yorkshire across three eras — BTC, THC and NBC.

AFTER FAMOUS: OK You Guys56

Fewer Guys found their way into the non-PSV world than other makes.
Here is quite literally what we have…

THE MODEL PAGE60

NIGEL APPLEFORD studies Creative Master Northcord’s Plaxton
Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart MPD bus models.

OFF ROUTE64

NICK LARKIN is truly shocked by one of the most unusual bus workings
in London of recent times and pays tribute to South Shields.

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THE LONE ABERDONIAN12

A recently restored East Yorkshire Albion Aberdonian neatly fits the
unique description as SIMON GILL reports.

ON THE ROAD18

DAVID JUKES presents a selection of mature buses and coaches still
doing what they do best.

SCANIA WITH A STORY22

A low floor Whippet Scania may be one of the newest vehicles in preservation but, now superbly restored, it has an important history as
NICK LARKIN explains.

LOWHEIGHT IN WINCHESTER26

The Friends of King Alfred Buses Twilight Running Day began early with
an opportunity to compare four different lowheight buses. SIMON GILL
was there.

SHOWBUS 201828

The 46th Showbus International display took place at Donington Park on
30 September as SIMON GILL illustrates.

BLACKPOOL ROCKS34

The Blackpool Tramway was substantially rebuilt but several of the old
trams remained to form the Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours fleet.
DAVID JUKES reports.

FLEETLINE FANTASTIC46

The Stagecoach Heritage Fleet’s lone Fleetline was sold last year for
private preservation; its new owner GRAHAM LORD explains how and
why he acquired it.

RETURN JOURNEY: A visit to Grimsby and Cleethorpes 50

Seaside fun and fish — yes there’s plenty of variety when it comes to
these two Lincolnshire towns! We look back . . .

‘AD’ TO YOUR RESTORATION54

It is time to decide if you would like period advertisements recreated on
your vehicle’s exterior. ASHLEY BLACKMAN explains.

THE MODEL PAGE58

NIGEL APPLEFORD examines Exclusive First Edition’s London Transport RC-class AEC Reliances, which proved somewhat disappointing in full-sized form.

OFF ROUTE62

A search for a distinctive Reliance, a little bus nostalgia in Spain, and a nostalgic look at 1970s Manchester. NICK LARKIN reports.

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