BMMO SOS 'SON' single-deck Bus
This handsome well preserved bus, registration RC 7927 fleet number 417 is a 1940 BMMO SOS ‘SON’ single-deck bus originally built for Trent Motor Traction.
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Manchester Corporation Transport
Manchester Corporation Transport operated trams, buses, and trolleybuses in Greater Manchester, defining civic transit from 1901 until 1969.
Python: Convert image files to WebP
WebP is a modern image format developed by Google specifically for the web. Think of it as combining the best features of JPEG and PNG into one lightweight package.
Linux Mint
Linux Mint is a very popular distribution and it is considered to be the best distro to try for those used to Microsoft Windows, many features are the same.
Hugo Static Websites
Hugo is an open-source static site generator. Building websites with Hugo is much easier than creating dynamic websites that are far more complex.
Using AI as a Tool, not a Writer
The use of AI is controversial, but I believe it can be used as a very powerful tool for deep searches and checking coding errors. But it makes mistakes, many mistakes.
The Tinkerer
Jack of all Trades and Master of None - that’s me. I’m a retired man living in the west of Scotland who ignores the ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! rule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Coach That Got Bigger
A fascinating case of transformation. Built as a single-decker luxury coach in 1950, it was converted in 1958 into a double-decker bus.
Box Number Classifieds
A free, private matchmaking service for vintage transport parts, enquiries, and history.
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Double-Decker Diner
Fancy tea and scones on board a Routemaster while sightseeing in Glasgow or Edinburgh? It’s good to see these fine old buses having a new lease of life.
Beamish Museum
Travel back in time with the Beamish Museum. Walk down cobbled streets and mingle with folks dressed in period costumes. Take a ride on tram or vintage bus.
Oporto Tram 196 (1935)
This former Portuguese tramcar was built in 1935 and has been lovingly restored by the skilled mechanics and bodybuilders at the Beamish Museum.
The Electric Routemaster
The famous Routemasters are becoming scarce and the skills to service these fine buses is gradually being lost. Is the Electric Routemaster the answer?
The Car Built By Ladies
Dorothée Pullinger and the Galloway Car marks the centenary of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), which Pullinger co-founded. (23 June 1919/2019)
Wrights Gemini Double-Deck Bus
This quite modern Wrights Gemini double-decker with the Volvo B7TL underframe is currently being lovingly preserved at the Aldridge Transport Museum, Walsall.
The Wooden Car
Now here is an oddity - a wooden car. With parts taken from an Austin Maxi, an Austin Allegro and other bits. This eccentric vehicle has six wheels.
Ribble Motor Services
Fron its humble start in 1919, Ribble Motor Services was more than just a bus company, it was an integral part of everyday life across Lancashire.
McGill's Bus Services
McGill’s is based in Greenock Scotland. From its beginning at Barrhead in 1933, it is now become the largest independent bus operator in the UK.
Leopard Tow Truck
The Leyland Leopard was a mid-engined single-decker bus manufactured between 1959 and 1982. This example extended its life by becoming a tow truck.
Riverside Museum Glasgow
The Riverside Museum Glasgow is a fantastic place to take the family for a day out. It is easy to get to: just take the subwway to Govan.
No Engine
It is late September in 1959 and a small boy age seven is staring in disbelief at the front of a large red double-decker bus.‘Where’s the engine?’
A Mayne & Son
Founded in 1920 by Arthur Mayne, A Mayne & Son began as a small Manchester garage and haulage business before turning its focus to passenger transport
Deregulating The Buses
British prime minister Margaret Thatcher took control of regulating the buses from the local councils to allow private bus companies to run their own routes
Glasgow Buses
For more than a century, Glasgow’s buses have been part of the city’s heartbeat, from ‘Corpy’ days, to the multi-coloured buses serving the city today.
Bus Mobile Libraries
When older buses are withdrawn from public service, they are either sold, scrapped, preserved, or one or two were repurposed as mobile libraries.
Bus Stop
Standing at a bus stop in the UK can be a chilly and wet experience, especially in Scotland. It certainly helps if bus shelter is provided.
Trolleybuses
When the trundling of the tramcar makes way for the almost inaudible swoosh of the trolleybus, pedestrians had to be extra vigilant when crossing a busy road.
Tramcars
Tramcars have been an important form of public transport throughout the world, from the 19th century until the present day. Modern trams are more comfortable.
Leyland Titan TD1 from 1928
The Leyland Titan TD1 (1928). This magnificent Glasgow Corporation vintage bus is owned by Sir Brian Souter and is part of his Collection.
Bristol FLF6G Tow Truck
This tough-looking tow truck was on show at the recent Scottish Vintage Bus Museum Open Day. It looks like it could tow anything.
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum has over 150 vehicles on display and the Open Days are a great day out for the family with many buses on display.
AEC Routemaster History
The iconic red AEC Routemasters were in service for London Transport from 1956 to 2005. Some Routemasters are still around, repurposed or on display.
Transport Museum Greater Manchester
The Museum of Transport Greater Manchester has a fabulous collection of vintage buses and trolleybuses, as well as memorabilia.
London Buses
London buses are familiar throughout the world, but now the buses that you see on the London streets are more efficient, cost-effective and safer.
Leyland Titan PD3/14
Have a look at this 1968 Leyland Titan PD3 in perfect condition, as if it was still in public service, ready to welcome passengers aboard.
Leyland Bus
Photographs of Leyland buses manufactured from 1922 onwards in the UK, with a brief history of this iconic bus manufacturer.
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust
In the south east of Glasgow, stored within a large ex-Glasgow Corporation bus garage, are a collection of vintage vehicles, mostly public transport buses.
Guy Arab Double-Decker (1948)
This Guy Arab mkIII (1948) in Alexander and Sons blue livery is a well preserved example of how these handsome buses looked when they were in service.
Graham's of Paisley
Graham’s of Paisley was a highly regarded independent local bus company in Scotland. It ceased operations in 1990 and is sorely missed.