NEW BUSES AND COACHES:
Inside a bus coachbuilder's factory in Lancashire.
..........a product of above.
This bus is based on a Scania chassis.
Luxury coach.
Taken as dusk approached, this is a photo of a Neoplan coach which is based on a MAN chassis.
Although I didn't realise is at the time, this proved to be the last vehicle I would deliver during my time as a delivery driver.
Limited-stop coach.
This coach would be used on an express, limited-stop, service between Oxford and London.
Rear view.
A rear view of the Oxford coach.
Driver's compartment.
More switches and controls than in many light aircraft.
Service buses.
Front and rear view of buses bought by a county council.
Executive mini-coach.
Based on a Mercedes chassis, this is a very nice example of an executive mini-coach.
Interior.
First-class accommodation........
Double-decker.
A modern double-decker.
London Transport.
Based on a Volvo chassis, this bus was en route to a London garage.
National Express coach.
These six-wheeled coaches have a remarkably small turning circle.
Airport hotel bus.
This bus would be used for hotel transport in and around Heathrow airport.
See below............
Interior.
Ample provision for luggage.
London Transport.
This new Scania double-decker is ready for delivery into London.
Mini-coach.
This mini-coach was being prepared for display at a national coach show at the NEC near Birmingham.
Coaches.
These coaches were being lined-up for some manoeuvres on an airfield in Yorkshire as part of a demonstration video for the manufacturer.
Megabus.
Stagecoach's attempt to compete with National Express.
Mini-coach.
Based on a Ford Transit chassis.
Midi-bus.
Based on a Mercedes chassis.
Community bus.
Based on an Iveco chassis.
Rear view.
Showing rear access for wheel-chairs.
Eden project bus
I believe the Eden project bought the first six Enviro buses to go into service. Interestingly, I delivered every one.
School bus.
An Enviro school-bus.
See below...........
School-bus interior.
Based on the USA concept, instead of two rows of 'double' seats. this school bus has one row of 'triple' seats - providing a capacity in the region of 70.
Service bus.
This bus was en route to East Anglia.
Tour coach.
Based on a Volvo chassis.