Book Description
Previously unpublished photographs of the famous London bus. The Dart and Dart SLF became a worthy workhorse of the London bus network for over twenty-five years.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 16,60 MB
Release : 2019-05-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445687534
Previously unpublished photographs of the famous London bus. The Dart and Dart SLF became a worthy workhorse of the London bus network for over twenty-five years.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 11,28 MB
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1399095196
Introduced in 1989, the Dennis Dart became one of the most successful midibuses in the UK. Bodywork was supplied by Carlyle, Wrightbus, Reeve Burgess, Plaxton, Alexander and Wadham Stringer. A large number were taken into stock by London operators, replacing many of the smaller midibuses. A low-floor version, the Dart SLF, was introduced in 1995, and like the step-entrance Dart this model also became popular with operators around the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong. In 2001 Transbus took over production, only to revert to the Alexander Dennis name in 2005. The last Darts entered service in London during 2007, after which time the Enviro 200 took over. London Dart and Dart SLF provides a history of this popular London single-decker, from its introduction to its demise.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 23,39 MB
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1399095218
Introduced in 1989, the Dennis Dart became one of the most successful midibuses in the UK. Bodywork was supplied by Carlyle, Wrightbus, Reeve Burgess, Plaxton, Alexander and Wadham Stringer. A large number were taken into stock by London operators, replacing many of the smaller midibuses. A low-floor version, the Dart SLF, was introduced in 1995, and like the step-entrance Dart this model also became popular with operators around the United Kingdom, as well as Hong Kong. In 2001 Transbus took over production, only to revert to the Alexander Dennis name in 2005. The last Darts entered service in London during 2007, after which time the Enviro 200 took over. London Dart and Dart SLF provides a history of this popular London single-decker, from its introduction to its demise.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 26,46 MB
Release : 2020-11-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1398101206
With 180 wonderful photographs, this is a stunning photographic tribute to London's low-floor buses.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 26,38 MB
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1399095293
London Passenger Transport Board inherited a number of small buses from various independent operators during the early 1930s, followed by the introduction of the Leyland Cub around the same period. The introduction of the big-bus policy saw many of the small buses withdrawn from service. The 1950s saw the introduction of the GS-class Guy Special for use on the lightly-trafficked country routes. More smaller buses entered the London Transport fleet in the form of the Ford Transit and Bristol LH / LHS saloons. The mid-1980s saw a resurgence in small-bus operation as a cost-cutting exercise. Many new types entered service with London Buses Limited and other independent operators. The introduction of these minibuses saw a number of new services introduced to serve previously unserved areas of London. However, the success of these small buses led to their replacement by the larger Dennis Dart midibus. while the introduction of varying lengths of Darts catered for many of London’s needs, other types of mini and midibuses were taken into stock by London based operators for fill in gaps. London’s Mini and midibuses takes a look at the various types of mini and midibuses that have operated on routes in the Greater London area.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 40,5 MB
Release : 2023-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1398106496
A wonderful collection of 180 photographs, some previously unpublished, celebrating the London's Low-floor Buses in Exile.
Author : Philip Wallis
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 35,82 MB
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1398100455
A fantastic photographic history of London's night bus service since it was greatly expanded in 1984.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 15,18 MB
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1526755556
An informative history covering nearly a century of this British bus company, packed with facts and photos. United Counties Buses: A Fleet History begins by taking a brief look at the expansion of the United Counties Omnibus Company since its formation in September 1921 through its demise in October 2014. The company acquired over fifty independent operators between 1922 and 1938, giving it prominence in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. May 1952 saw the fleet double in size with the acquisition of the Midland area of the Eastern National Omnibus Company, encompassing Bedfordshire, north Buckinghamshire, and north Hertfordshire. The National Bus Company split United Counties into three operating companies in 1986, United Counties, Luton & District and MK Citybus, halving the size of the fleet. After being acquired by the Stagecoach Group in 1987, the company was largely left untouched. The main focus of the book looks at the vehicles operated by the company, covering the numerous types operated by United Counties themselves. The various liveries, both fleet and advertising liveries, are also listed.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1526781034
Formed in 1984, following the decision by the National Bus Company to divide the Eastern Counties Omnibus Company Ltd into smaller parts, Cambus Holdings became responsible for operating services in Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk. A management buy-out took place in 1986, followed by the formation of Viscount Travel in 1989, followed by acquisition of Premier Travel in 1990. The company expanded into other geographical areas including Milton Keynes and parts of Buckinghamshire, before being taken over by Stagecoach Holdings in 1996. The new owners added Go West Travel to the Cambus operations, trading as Norfolk Green, in recent times the company has ceased operating in the King's Lynn area, this taking place in 2018.
Author : David Beddall
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 31,96 MB
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1399095234
Launched by Transbus in 2004, the original Enviro 200 mode was not a success. The Enviro 200 was relaunched in 2006, this new model becoming more successful. The new model was taken into stock by many London operators, replacing older single-deckers in their fleets. The Enviro 200 had just as much success as its predecessor, the Dennis Dart SLF. As with the Dart SLF, the Enviro 200 was available in a number of lengths. 2014 saw the launch of the Enviro 200 MMC (major model change), this replacing the original classic Enviro 200 in 2018. The first all-electric Enviro 200 MMCs arrived in London in 2016, this becoming the standard model for new contracts. The London Enviro 200 looks at the history of the Enviro 200 and Enviro 200 MMC model in London service.