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Every vintage vehicle has a story to tell, etched into its polished timber, worn leather, and the gentle thrum of its engine. Welcome to a quiet corner of the web dedicated to preserving those memories. Take a stroll through my Transport Diaries and Photo Gallery to rediscover the brilliant engineering, historic liveries, and shared nostalgia of classic public transport.

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Updates & Transport News

Updates to the Vintage Buses website marking any important changes and issues. Also RSS feeds to transport-related websites, including classic cars.

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Yelloway Motor Services

Yelloway was one of the longest-surviving, highly respected independent express coach operators in the UK, remaining director-managed for over eight decades.

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The Black Country Living Museum

The Black Country Living Museum is a remarkable open-air museum that covers 26 acres and tells the story of the world’s first industrial landscape.

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The Six-Wheeled Leyland Tiger TS7T

Six wheels on my wagon – this 1936 Leyland Tiger with the special designation TS7T had an extra axle, which meant it was longer, hence more passengers.

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Flying Boats & Buses

From flying boats to 1950s buses. How post-war shortages forced a maritime aircraft builder to engineer the world’s lightest aluminum bus bodies.

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Bus Conductor Uniforms

When we had bus conductors, they were well turned out in their smart uniforms. Manchester and Glasgow’s transport systems were fine examples of that.

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Battle Buses

In 1916, the British Army experimented with a completely different kind of camouflage using London’s civilian workhorses: the LGOC B-type double-decker.

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Book review: Bus & Coach Recognition (Veteran & Vintage)

One of the most in-depth books I’ve come across about vintage buses and coaches. A very handy reference guide that is just the right size to carry.

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Leyland Tiger Cub 1961

This Alexander-bodied (Fife) Leyland Tiger Cub is an uncommon survivor, particularly in its restored period livery. The Cub was reliable and economical.

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Bristol Lodekka 1957

This is an exceptional example of a first-generation Bristol Lodekka LD6G, originally delivered new in July 1957 to Scottish Omnibuses Ltd. (Eastern Scottish).

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