OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY:
USA school bus.
Intriguingly, this second-hand American school bus (which had the best part of 700,000 miles under its belt) had been imported from the States to Southampton docks - from where we had been engaged to take it to Tilbury docks in order for it to be shipped to The Congo.
Recovery vehicle.
Normally, during recovery, a ramp is extended from the rear of the low-loader to allow the broken-down vehicle to be manoeuvered onto the platform. What's unusual about the one in this photo is that the entire rear-wheel section moves forward and, as a consequence, the rear of the platform is lowered to the ground. After the broken-down vehicle is secured onto the platform, the wheels move back to their original position.
Crane.
In addition to PCV vehicles and fire appliances, the company I work for deliver cranes as well. One of my colleagues collected this one from the manufacturer in Germany and delivered it to a company in Walsall.
Lorry/bus.
This was, originally a Leyland Leopard/Alexander bus which was new in May 1971 and operated by Yorkshire Traction. When it arrived at Strathtay (near Dundee) in October 1991, it had already been converted to a recovery truck, and it is still used in that capacity.
Thanks to suzyscott for this information.
Volvo bendy-bus.
Believe it or not, bendy-buses are easier to drive that one might imagine. Turning around if you've driven up the wrong street, however, presents an interesting dilemma. This is a Volvo version. I was intrigued to discover that the engine is at the rear of the bus. Somehow, I had imagined that it would have been at the rear of the 'front' section - a bit like an articulated lorry.
London Transport Mercedes Citaro bendy-bus.
London Transport Routemaster buses are being replaced by bendy-buses.
Bendy-bus passenger numbers.........
I imagine the capacity is greater than many commercial aircraft.
Garage dog.
This appropriately dressed dog belongs to a garage manager in Bracknell.
Modified roof.
The one on the left of these two vintage buses had been modified to go under a particular archway in the ancient walls surrounding the east Yorkshire town of Beverley.
Airport bus.
Bus for ferrying passengers to aircraft which are some distance away from the airport terminals . It's over three metres wide and an absolute nightmare to drive on ordinary roads......
Airport bus - rear view.
...............Rear view.
Open-top.
Open-top Volvo bus.
Computer coach.
Coach used as a mobile IT training unit...........
Computer coach interior.
..........The coach intereior is converted into a classrom.
Hire cars.
More often than not, when I've delivered a bus, there's a hire-car waiting at the garage for me to drive to the next job or go home. Some of the guys who deliver the cars carry thier own transport with them........
......... a portable motor-bike.
..........They come in their own carrier-bag and should be carried in the boot of the hire-car. However, some of the guys put them in the front of the car and, as a consequence, it often stinks of fuel.