For those that are interested the Dreadnought bus was originally a Leyland Titan PD 2.10 with Leylands own bodywork to the classic Farringdon style 27 feet long new to Preston Corporation. Eventually Preston Corporation decided to update seven buses around 1958 by fitting new PD3 chassis frames (30 ft long) then rebuilding the Leyland bodies lengthening them to 30 ft plus adding 1 foot to the hight as originally some were to lowbridge layout 13’-6" up to 14’-6" also moving the open rear entrance to the front with a sliding door. Some were also widened from 7’-6" to 8’-0" Probably the reason for showing Carlisle on the destination blind is a throwback to the days when Paul Ferguson from Carlisle proprietor of ■■■■■■■ Bearings Ltd. Paul an avid enthusiast had the bus extensively renovated when he acquired it on withdrawel from service. Eventually sold on to Dreadnought based near Alnwick and used on local sightseeing tours in the area however they have now ceased trading, I dont know where it is now but truly a classic bus.
Cheers Leyland 600.
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Hi Oily,
If you google the reg no there are a couple of pictures, one in a circus livery and one with a low loader, Cheers Pete
Thanks to servo88 for the pics 
that Mack, like pete smith informs has had one or two owners, a link here with most of them
flickr.com/photos/scammell_ … 555515069/
Thanks Pete also to Leyland600 for all the bus info
Oily
oiltreader:
Thanks to servo88 for the pics
flickr.com/photos/scammell_ … 555515069/
Thanks Pete
Oily
She looks “well used” in the pic with the low loader!
trunker08 and his steersman duties with Hills of Botley brought this to mind. youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-3Kdt7J7s
1952 and 130ft long 8ft diameter distilling column the five hundred miles from Greenwich to Grangemouth behind two chain driven Scammell tractor units, when men were men with a good mixture of brains and brawn. It’s a 10min clip well worth a watch.
Oily
Thanks oily, I believe puc747 agent to hills of botley after I left for pastures new!!
The main of our work when I was steersman was rb’s,manatowics, limas and such like,still mauling work,but we just accepted it,
With the plant it was mainly sleepers,big 12x12x3 ft and various bit, the tangy jack bought some memories!!! Is bird cage the ballast weight for transit, that’s going back to early mid 60,s m
Thanks oily, I believe puc747 agent to hills of botley after I left for pastures new!!
The main of our work when I was steersman was rb’s,manatowics, limas and such like,still mauling work,but we just accepted it,
With the plant it was mainly sleepers,big 12x12x3 ft and various bit, the tangy jack bought some memories!!! Is bird cage the ballast weight for transit, that’s going back to early mid 60,s m
Sorry double post! PUC whent to hills,not agent?
Back to the two Weardale buses. YUP 6 is actually a Leyland Tiger PS1 or 2 single deck bus chassis rebodied many years ago with a C.H. Roe of Leeds double deck bus body, after many years service with Weardale MS it was sent to Gardiners coachworks at Spennymoor to be completely refurbished a task that took many months but now looks resplendant when used for Wedding hires and special events as well as attending rallys. Bearing registration YUP 6 this is a tradition WMS reg number and almost all the vehicles owned over the years have had a 6 in their reg plates, apparently the company’s telephone number used to be Stanhope 6. I owned and operated FPT 6G from 1986 until 1988 a Leyland Leopard /Plaxton Elite coach.
The decker alonside is an ex Wigan Corporation Leyland Titan PD3 with bodywork by Walter Alexander coachworks, Falkirk, re registered BUP 6. and served the company for many years…
Cheers. Leyland 600.
Hi Servo, The information I have is as follows.
VUP 598 AEC Reliance Chassis No MU3RV130 Duple Midland body No 483/1 new in 1957 to Baldwin & Barlow, Tow Law.
The coach with no engine is a Leyland Tiger with Duple body, New to Sunderland and District Omnibus Co, I cannot find a registration match for this coach as yet.
While searching I also found the following which I am sure will be of interest to you. These are new to Baldwin & Barlow
LPT 40 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 Chassis No 493236 with Tower 33 seat coach bodywork . This is a coachbuilder I have never heard of but will make enquiries. New in 1949 This would be a half cab coach.
LPT 629 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 Chassis No 50068 Burlingham 33 seat coach body. New 7/1950 Half cab coach.
I believe you said that this firm was involved with your family, I hope you find this of interest.
Cheers, Leyland 600
Cheer,s for all that info Leyland 600, them Leyland,s i can remember it,s much appreciated. My dad drove them regards Gordon
Leyland600:
For those that are interested the Dreadnought bus was originally a Leyland Titan PD 2.10 with Leylands own bodywork to the classic Farringdon style 27 feet long new to Preston Corporation. Eventually Preston Corporation decided to update seven buses around 1958 by fitting new PD3 chassis frames (30 ft long) then rebuilding the Leyland bodies lengthening them to 30 ft plus adding 1 foot to the hight as originally some were to lowbridge layout 13’-6" up to 14’-6" also moving the open rear entrance to the front with a sliding door. Some were also widened from 7’-6" to 8’-0" Probably the reason for showing Carlisle on the destination blind is a throwback to the days when Paul Ferguson from Carlisle proprietor of ■■■■■■■ Bearings Ltd. Paul an avid enthusiast had the bus extensively renovated when he acquired it on withdrawel from service. Eventually sold on to Dreadnought based near Alnwick and used on local sightseeing tours in the area however they have now ceased trading, I dont know where it is now but truly a classic bus.
Cheers Leyland 600.
That’s a very handsome machine. I volunteer to do a shift with it.