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Black Prince, Morley (by Shane Conway)

Last updated 12 December 2024

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Another look at some delightful vehicles from the past, this time the fleet of Black Prince which was established in 1969 by Brian and Sheila Crowther in Morley, West Yorkshire. He had been a former British Rail employee, and having obtained his PSV licence, he set up what was then purely a coach hire business, the name being inspired by a statue of Edward, The Black Prince which stands in the centre of Leeds. A partnership was established between Brian Crowther and another former British Rail employee, Bert Colley, but for legal reasons the Colley share of the operation was in Stella Colley's (his wife) name. Their deaths in 1976 and 1978 respectively led to the Crowthers becoming sole owners of the business. Before the coach business was established, the Black Prince name had also been used on six prototype army tanks built around 1944, five Royal Navy ships at various times from 1650 to 1962 (when the final one was scrapped), and also later on a preserved ex British Railways class 9F steam locomotive.

The first Crowther owned bus was former Douglas Corporation AEC Regent 50 (DMN 650), purchased in September 1967. Initially the vehicles were in a green and white livery, the colour application varying dependant on what the vehicle was, although some received other liveries, or remained in their previous colours. After de-regulation in 1986, many Black Prince buses received a yellow and red livery, possibly inspired by the Douglas colours. As for the Regent, it subsequently passed to other preservationist owners and in 1986 it had returned to the Isle of Man and is believed to still exist there. A feature of the fleet over the years was the purchase of used vehicles which originated from large operators (a small number were bought new), and a wide variety of liveries were used, many of which are detailed below for each vehicle. The fleet numbering system used usually referred to the numerical part of each vehicle's number plate, with prefix letters added where numbers were duplicated.

De-regulation of bus services in 1986 led to Black Prince starting services, from the Morley area, competing with routes of Yorkshire Rider (the then recently rebranded West Yorkshire PTE). A takeover of the bus routes previously run by Amberley of Pudsey led to the decision to retain their blue and white livery, while the Crowther's son David also established Leeds Suburban buses, using a green and white livery, reminiscent of the early years of the company. It was reported that the company were subjected to three operating license duration cuts by the Department of Transport between 1995 and 1997. A DoT hearing in July 1997 regarding serious vehicle maintenance defects resulted in the size of Black Prince's bus fleet and its operated services being halved. Despite this, the fleet in 2004 stood at 40 vehicles, while the following year it was announced that the company would be taken over by First Group (successors to Yorkshire Rider). The final day of Black Prince was July 31st 2005, it being the last family owned independently run bus service in Leeds. The company founder, Brian Crowther, died in February 2008. Some of the fleet thereafter passed into preservation,and eight buses have been produced as diecast models, some later redone with different route displays etc. A free service operates in Leeds each Christmas Day using preserved Black Prince buses, the only buses in use on that day.

The fleet over the years comprised Leyland, Bedford, Ford, AEC, Daimler, Volvo and Scania vehicles in the main, with a few other one offs. Apart from all the livery variations, the later years saw a variety of allover advert liveries applied to double deckers. The vehicles below are listed by registration number in order of date of purchase, and liveries are listed where known. My thanks to Bill Headley for supplying lots of additional detail of the fleet over the years. These listings are incomplete, so any additional data or corrections, as always, would be welcome.

FLEET LIST

1968 to 1972 (total 16)

1973 to 1977 (total 18)

1978 to 1983 (total 17)

One of the 26 Leopards owned by Black Prince, 67 G 1 started out as a Plaxton Panorama bodied PSU3 in 1967 with Standerwick in Blackpool. Acquired by Black Prince in 1979, it was rebodied two years later with a Plaxton Supreme coach body. A further five years service with Black Prince preceeded its sale to Camm, Nottingham, and from there it quickly moved on to Faherty Coaches of Moycullen in Galway, getting a new reg number. The Black Prince name was still on the front in 1989. It returned to the U.K. in April 2022.

  • 977 WAE, Bristol RELH6G, c/n 212.086, Eastern Coachworks C45F (14478) ex Western National 2317 1/1978, (new to Bristol Omnibus (2131) 7/1964, to Argas Persicas, London SW5 -/1978 (NBC white with green stripe below windows)
  • GWO 1D, Bristol RELH6G, c/n 232.008, Eastern Coachworks C47F (15910) ex Red and White RC71 4/1978, (new to Red and White (RC166) 1/1966, to Makenson, Tinsley by 5/1979 (green lower, white top)
  • 110 CUF, Leyland PSU3/1RT, c/n L01998, Marshall B51F (B3218), ex Western National (26) 2/1979, (new to Southdown (110) 12/1963), to Ripley, Carlton by 5/1982 (green around windows and on lower panels, rest white)
  • ECK 885E, Leyland PSU3/4R, c/n 700037, Plaxton C44Ft (673297), ex National Travel (99) 5/1979, new to Standerwick (885S) 5/1967, rebodied Plaxton C53F 8111LC048S 4/1981, to Camm, Nottingham 10/1986, to Faherty, Moycullen 1/1987, r/r 67-G-1 1/1987, to Walsh, Kilkieran -/1995, returned to U.K. 5/2022 for restoration (cream with green band at floor level and around windows - Panorama: all green with white band below windows and at base of body sides - Supreme)
  • JED 60N, Leyland PSU3/3RT, c/n 621512, Plaxton C53F (7511LC029S), ex Cooper, Stockton Heath 6/1979, (new to Ribble (868) 11/1962 (with Duple C40Ft 127/9 and reg SCK 868), to Glengormley Presbyterian Church by 11/1982 (green roof, side stripe and front, rest white, including a narrow white stripe under windscreen)
  • PPG 1R, Bedford YMT, c/n GW450925, Plaxton C53F (7711TC077), ex Browne, Smallfield (1) 3/1980, (new 3/1977), to Ruscoe, Linton 6/1981
  • YHK 729F, Bristol RELH6G, c/n RELH-4-129, Eastern Coachworks C47F (17044), ex Lincolnshire Road Car (1430) 11/1980, (new to Tillings (T442) 4/1968), to Compass, Wakefield 3/1981, to West Wales, Tycroes 11/1983, fitted with bus seats 11/1983, to Eynon, Trimsaran 3/1984
  • EUG 458K, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7200366, Plaxton C53F (729064), ex Wallace Arnold 4/1981, (new 3/1972), to Maye, Astley 7/1983, to Brecks International, Rotherham, rebuilt to racing car transporter
  • UNW 31M, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7401301, Plaxton C53F (7411LC106), ex Wallace Arnold 4/1981, (new 4/1974), to Jones, Birmingham by 6/1983, to Bygone Tours, Kent
  • DWW 433H, Leyland PSU3A/4R, c/n 7001397, Plaxton DP51F (703562), ex Bingsley, Kinsley 1/1982, (new 6/1970), to Clyde Coast 1/1982 (not repainted)
  • RSD 745J, Leyland PSU3/3R, c/n 7003315, Alexander C49F (1AY/3469/21), ex Western Scottish (2320) 1/1982, (new to Western SMT (2320) 1/1971), to Ripley, Carlton 9/1983 (mostly green with white band above floor line)
  • CHG 546, Leyland PS2/14, c/n 541060, East Lancs B39F (5037), ex Burnley and Pendle (46) 3/1982, (new to Burnley, Colne and Nelson (46) -/1954, not used; to Ripley, Carlton by 3/1984 (not repainted)
  • BHO 7R, Leyland PSU5A/4R, c/n 7604733, Duple C55F (735/5404), ex Marchwood, Totton 5/1983, (new 6/1977), to Millport Motors 5/1985 (as B59F)
  • RAT 869G, Daimler CRG6LX, c/n 63106, Park Royal H39/29F (B56718), ex East Yorkshire (869) by 6/1983, (new 5/1969), not used; to Dobson, Northwich 7/1983 (NBC red livery, not repainted)
  • BHO 57R, Leyland PSU3E/4R, c/n 7604176, Duple C53F (733/5225), ex Easson, Southampton by 7/1983, (new 6/1977), to Meyric, Magor 2/1985, to Goodsir, Holyhead by 6/1993
  • OVK 152M, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7302201, Alexander H45/31F (AL24/2171/19) ex Tyne and Wear PTE (352) 9/1983, (new to Tyneside PTE (152) 9/1973), to Wigley, Carlton 7/1988 for scrap (green and white, later yellow and red)
  • DAL 774J, AEC Reliance, c/n 6U2R7523, Plaxton C53F (718986), ex Nicholls, Carlton 9/1983, (new to Barton, Nottingham (1149) 12/1970, to Willcock, Morley 10/1983 (not repainted)

1984 to 1986 (total 12)

New in November 1967, FTF 702F was acquired in May 1984 from a Liverpool operator, and remained in the Black Prince fleet until closure.

  • FTF 702F, Leyland PD3/4, c/n 702350, East Lancs H41/32F (6607), ex Taylor, Bootle 5/1984, (new to Ramsbottom (8) 11/1967), to Dews Coaches, Somersham 7/2005, preserved in Merseyside (green and white, later red with three yellow stripes)
  • DAX 451V, Volvo B58-56, c/n 14286, Plaxton C53F (7911VX506), ex Sworder, Walkern 12/1984, (new to Hills, Tredegar 11/1979), to Down, Mary Tavey 6/1987 (green and white)
  • 432 KTU, Volvo B58-61, c/n 15940, Plaxton C48Ft (8012VCV915), ex Graham, Paisley (S10) 1/1985, (new to Turner, London W1 7/1980 as HPH 716V), w/d 7/1987, to Hilton, Newton-le-Willows by 8/1988, to Barker, Roydon, r/r CFV 126V 1/2000, to Wright, Nenthead,to Hunter, Gateshead, to Serene Travel, Bedlington, to Chapman, Cefn Coed
  • OWU 583P, Leyland PSU3C/4R, c/n 7505573, Plaxton C49F (7611LC051), ex Bleanch, Hetton-le-Hole 7/1985, (new to Heaps, Leeds 5/1976), to Gannon, Bonnyrigg 12/1985, to McColl, Balloch, to Suirway, Passage East 8/1994, r/r 76 WD 507 8/1994, scrapped by 4/2000 (allover white)
  • 6571 WF, Volvo B58-61, c/n 6462, Alexander C42Ft (M8/3174/7), ex Western Scottish (2541) 10/1985, (new to Western SMT (2541) 5/1975 as HSD 712N), to Globeheath, Bridgend 5/1987 (green with white above axles)
  • LHL 245P, Leyland PSU3C/4R, c/n 7600812, Alexander C49F (2AT/1475/2), ex Yorkshire Traction (345) 9/1986, (new to Yorkshire Traction (245) 5/1976), to Durber, Talke 9/1987 (mostly yellow with red roof, skirt panels and partly below windows)
  • MUO 320F, Bristol RELL6G, c/n RELL-3-426, Eastern Coachworks B53F (16932), ex Kinch, Barrow-on-Soar 9/1986, (new to Western National (2716) 7/1968), to Wigley, Carlton 1/1989 for scrap (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)
  • TUO 257J, Bristol RELL6G, c/n RELL-3-1242, Eastern Coachworks B53F (18597), ex Kinch, Barrow-on-Soar 9/1986, (new to Western National (2745) 12/1970), to Independent, Horsforth (54) 2/1988, to Pennine Blue (57) by 3/1993
  • XJA 504L, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7201855, Park Royal H43/32F (B59740), ex Greater Manchester (7113) 10/1986, (new to SELNEC PTE (7113) 9/1972), to Toxteth Community Transport 3/1988 (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)
  • XJA 509L, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7202182, Park Royal H43/32F (B59754), ex Greater Manchester (7118) 10/1986, (new to SELNEC PTE (7118) 10/1972), to Waggitt Landis and Sheader, Scarborough 5/1988, to Aintree Coachlines (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)
  • WBN 986L, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7300011, Park Royal H43/32F (B59862), ex Greater Manchester (7108) 10/1986, (new to SELNEC PTE (7108) 2/1973), to Wigley, Carlton 7/1988 (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)
  • RBW 84M, Bristol RELH6L, c/n RELH-4-672, Eastern Coachworks DP49F (21434), ex South Midland (84) 10/1986, (new to Oxford-South Midland (84) 7/1974, to Lynxline, South Woodham 3/1989 (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)

1987 to 1988 (total 28)

The first new full size coach for Black Prince was this Van Hool bodied Volvo B10M, bought new in March 1988, and sold in August 1991 to a Scottish operator.

  • HNB 39N, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7500777, Northern Counties H43/32F (7895), ex Greater Manchester PTE (7549) 3/1987, (new 3/1975), w/d 1/1989, to Wigley, Carlton 1/1989 (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)
  • PNU 109K, Leyland PDR1A/1, c/n 7103087, Northern Counties H44/28D (7258), ex Chesterfield (109) 4/1987, (new 11/1971), w/d 12/1987, to Dobson, Lostock Gralem 12/1987
  • PNU 114K, Leyland PDR1A/1, c/n 7103713, Northern Counties H44/28D (7259), ex Chesterfield (114) 5/1987, (new 12/1971), w/d 1/1988, to Blackpool Electrical Services Dept by 6/1988
  • GOL 401N, Leyland National 11351A/1R, c/n 01957, Leyland B49F, ex Midland Red (401) 5/1987, (new 2/1975), scrapped -/1988 (mostly yellow with red roof, skirt panels and below windows)
  • OHE 281X, Leyland TRCTL11/3R, c/n 8200269, Duple C53F (235/5490), ex National Travel East 6/1987, (new 6/1982), w/d 6/1991, to Poole, Chislehurst 6/1991
  • BAJ 636Y, Leyland TRCTL11/3R, c/n 8201314, Plaxton C49Ft (8312LTH1C963), ex Abbott, Leeming 6/1987, (new to Trimdon Motor Services 5/1983), w/d 6/1988, to Irvine, Law by 6/1988(green and white)
  • BGX 650Y, Bova EL26/581, c/n 2156, Bova C49Ft, ex Eastern National (1626) 6/1987, new to National Travel London 7/1983, w/d 3/1989, to Hudson, York by 9/1989, r/r UXI 8638 by 9/1991 (Eastern National yellow and green)
  • G864 XRG, Volvo B10M-60, c/n 23113, Van Hool C48Ft (30083), ex unknown 6/1987, (new to Shearings (874) 2/1990 as G874 RNC, later JJI 4889), w/d 6/1997, to Silver Star, Carnarvon, r/r 5182 PO 3/2000, r/r G525 UMB by 11/2003, r/r RCZ 3087 1/2004 (pale grey with green stripes)
  • NEV 685M, Leyland National 1151/1R/0402, c/n 01125, Leyland B49F, ex Eastern National (1728) 11/1987, (new 12/1973), w/d 11/1988 (mostly yellow, with red roof, skirt panels and side stripe)
  • NEV 688M, Leyland National 1151/1R/0402, c/n 01151, Leyland B49F, ex Eastern National (1731) 11/1987, (new 1/1974), w/d 8/1988, to Driffield and District 8/1988, to Revill Bus, Beverley
  • PCN 431M, Leyland National 11351/1R, c/n 01364, Leyland B49F, ex Alder Valley (106) 12/1987, (new to Northern General (231M) 5/1974), to Ripley, Carlton 7/1989 (mostly red with yellow around windows and on doors)
  • NRD 139M, Leyland National 1151/1R/0402, c/n 00900, Leyland B49F, ex Alder Valley (139) 12/1987, (new 10/1973), w/d 7/1988, to Wigley, Carlton 7/1988 for scrap
  • PNU 112K, Leyland PDR1A/1, c/n 7103711, Northern Counties H44/28D (7261), ex Chesterfield 112 1/1988, (new 12/1971), not used, to Wigley, Carlton -/1988
  • E660 UWU, Volvo B10M-61, c/n 16291, Van Hool C49Ft (13482), bought new 3/1988, w/d 8/1991, to Meney, Ardrossan 1/1992, r/r A10 EBM 5/1994, r/r NBZ 1357 12/1995, r/r E660 UWU 3/2016 (green front and lower, rest in white with gold lines)
  • 109 CLT, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH1105, Park Royal H32/28R (L4359), on hire from Rotherham and District 8/1988, (new to London Transport (RM1109) 5/1962) (London Transport red with white stripe)
  • GNS 668N, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7405502, Alexander H45/31F (AL33/4570/227), ex Dons, Dunmow 7/1988, (new to Greater Glasgow (LA876) 2/1975), to Ripley, Carlton 1/1990 for scrap (mostly red with yellow around windows)
  • JPL 174K, Leyland PDR1A/1, c/n 7201330, Park Royal H43/29D (B58408), ex London Country North East (AN74) by 8/1988, (new to London Country (AN74) 8/1972), to Wigley, Carlton 1/1991 for scrap (mostly red with yellow around windows and on doors)
  • PHA 332M, Leyland PSU3B/2R, c/n 7401294, Marshall DP49F (35149), ex Midland Red South (332) 9/1988, (new to Midland Red (332) 7/1974), to Wigley, Carlton 1/1989
  • TOE 464N, Daimler CRG6LX, c/n 67727, East Lancs H44/30F (2718), ex Sampson, Hoddesdon 9/1988, (new to West Midlands PTE (4464) 8/1974), to Wigley, Carlton 1/1989 (Sampson blue and white?)
  • RAG 390, Bristol FL6G, c/n 168.027, Eastern Coachworks towbus (12092), ex Highland Scottish (H10) -/1988, (new to Western SMT (B1624) 2/1961), to Wigley, Carlton 1/1989
  • KHD 916K, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7104844, Marshall B53F (34950), ex Leadbetter, Batley (preservationist) 9/1988, (new to Yorkshire Woollen (336) 6/1972), to Goldthorpe, Batley (preservationist) 9/1990, later with Mart Beek, Holland painted pink, reported as going for scrap 10/2017 (red with yellow around windows)
  • TRN 662A, Leyland PD2/40, c/n 573387, Park Royal H33/28R (B33335), ex Barrow (165) 10/1988, (new 7/1958 as CEO 952), w/d 7/1989, to Maybury, Cranbourne 10/1989, later converted to open top and open staircase, r/r LST 873, to Mac Tours, Edinburgh, r/r TRN 662A, to Celtic Travel, Llandiloes -/2010, r/r 349 LVO -/2010, (not repainted by Black Prince)
  • GOH 361N, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7408341, Marshall DP49F (35178), ex Irvine, Law 10/1988, (new to Midland Red (361) 11/1974), to Wigley, Carlton 11/1989 for scrap (mostly yellow with red skirt panels, around windows and on centre of roof)
  • HNW 366D, Leyland PD3A/2, c/n L60225, Roe H41/32RD (GO6318), ex Goldthorpe, Batley (preservationist) 11/1988, (new to Farsley Omnibus 11/1966), sold 7/1994 (red with three yellow stripes)
  • JWU 241N, Leyland PSU3C/4R, c/n 7502279, Plaxton C51F (7511LX530M), ex Yorkshire Rider (1503) 11/1988, (new to West Yorkshire PTE (1503) 6/1975, to Ripley, Carlton 6/1989 for scrap
  • GWY 714N, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7400392, Plaxton C49F (7511LX520), ex Yorkshire Rider (1535) 11/1988, (new to West Yorkshire PTE (100) 2/1975), to PSV, Bringsty c.9/1989, to Tame Valley by 11/1990 (mostly red with yellow band below windows)
  • GJF 277N, Scania BR111DH, c/n 542678, Metro Cammell Weymann H45/29D, ex Leicester (277) 12/1988, (new 1/1975), to Sykes, Carlton 1/1989 (not repainted)
  • GJF 278N, Scania BR111DH, c/n 542679, Metro Cammell Weymann H45/29D, ex Leicester (278) 12/1988, (new 1/1975), to Sykes, Carlton 1/1989 (not repainted)

1989 (total 34)

On September 30th 1990, I visited the Black Prince premises, mainly to see the above vehicle and its sister LWB 380P. In the event I not only photographed both Ailsas, but quite a few others as well. My interest in these was due to the fact they were bodied in Dublin in the mid 1970s. Later on a third example (377) was also added to the fleet.

LWB 380P had been painted in this special livery to commemorate the company's 21 years of existance, the green and white being the usual colours applied to purchases in the early years.

A third Ailsa seen on September 30th 1990 was this ex London Buses example which had been new to West Midlands PTE in March 1976. It was originally one of a batch of 50, of which thirteen were bought by Black Prince.

  • NPD 141L, Leyland National 1151/1R/0402, c/n 00364, Leyland B49F, ex East Kent (1141) 1/1989, (new to London Country (LNC41) 5/1973), to Hunt, Alford 3/1989, to Kinch, Barrow for spares, to Ripley, Carlton for scrap 4/1990 (East Kent livery, not repainted)
  • EFN 160L, Leyland National 1151/1R/2402, c/n 00285, Leyland B49F, ex East Kent (1160) 1/1989, (new 12/1972), to Globe, Barnsley by 3/1989 (East Kent livery, not repainted)
  • EFN 176L, Leyland National 1151/1R/2402, c/n 00558, Leyland B49F, ex East Kent (1176) 1/1989, (new 5/1973), to Globe, Barnsley by 3/1989 (East Kent livery, not repainted)
  • MDS 710P, Leyland AN68A/1R, c/n 7601724, Alexander H45/31F (AL39/1374/97), ex Irvine, Law 1/1989, (new to Greater Glasgow (LA1047) 7/1976), to Arena, Speke 5/1990 (yellow around windows, rest in red)
  • 534 EWU, Leyland PSU3D/4R, c/n 7606421, Willowbrook C47F (76575), hired from Hyndburn 1/1989, (new to National Travel North East 5/1977 as OKY 56R), returned to Hyndburn 2/1989
  • RTB 797L, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7201582, East Lancs H45/32F (7110), hired from Hyndburn 1/1989, (new to Accrington (180) 8/1972), returned to Hyndburn 1/1989
  • RTB 798L, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7201583, East Lancs H45/32F (7109), hired from Hyndburn 1/1989, (new to Accrington (181) 8/1972), returned to Hyndburn 2/1989
  • JBV 819N, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7403732, East Lancs H45/33F (4102), hired from Hyndburn 1/1989, (new to Hyndburn (183) 2/1975), returned to Hyndburn 2/1989
  • JFV 294N, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7401304, East Lancs B52F (A3406), hired from Hyndburn 1/1989, (new to Halton (8) 4/1975 with East Lancs C49F 3102), returned to Hyndburn 2/1989, hired again from 4/1989 to 7/1989, r/r NIL 9584 11/1997
  • OCW 453N, Bristol RESL6G, c/n RESL-8-471, East Lancs DP42F (5301), hired from Hyndburn 1/1989, (new to Hyndburn (41) 11/1975), returned to Hyndburn 1/1989
  • LTK 91R, Leyland AN68A/1R, c/n 7600683, Roe H43/28D (GO7757), hired from Hyndburn 2/1989, (new to Plymouth (91) 1/1977), returned to Hyndburn 3/1989
  • LHL 246P, Leyland PSU3C/4R, c/n 7600813, Alexander C49F (2AT/1475/3), ex Blue Bus, Horwich (12) 2/1989, (new to Yorkshire Traction (246) 5/1976), w/d 6/1989
  • LWB 388P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75149, Van Hool McArdle H44/31F (04/019), ex Forrest, Walton 2/1989, (new to South Yorkshire PTE (388) 7/1976, w/d 10/1994 (Hampshire Bus blue, red and white, later mostly red with yellow around windows and on doors)
  • HWY 718N, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7500025, Willowbrook B55F (88020), ex Stevenson, Uttoxeter (120) 2/1989, (new to West Riding (378) 3/1975 (with Alexander C49F 69AY/3673/1)), to Sussex Bus, Ford 4/1992, r/r CSU 934 4/1992, r/r CSU 978 4/1992, r/r JYJ 269N 6/1998 (mostly red with yellow band below windows)
  • F783 YHD, Bova FHD12-290, c/n 004235, Bova C49Ft, new 3/1989, r/r ORJ 701 2/1993, to Jasper, Shepshed 3/1993, r/r F783 YHD 8/1998, r/r RIL 7241 7/2000, Kimberley Coaches, Low Prudhoe, w/d 3/2006 after accident (mostly green with white bands)
  • C101 CUL, Volvo Citybus, c/n 009577, Alexander H45/33D (RV23/2284/1), ex McMenemy, Ardrossan 3/1989, (new to London Buses (C1) 8/1985), w/d 7/2002, r/r 12 RED 8/2002, r/r YIL 6984 2/2005, r/r C179 RBV 8/2007 (mostly red with yellow around windows)
  • EOF 300L, Daimler CRG6LX, c/n 67536, Park Royal H43/33F (B60181), ex Wilson, Carnwath 3/1989, (new to West Midlands PTE (4300) 7/1973), to Wigley, Carlton 10/1989 (red around windows and skirt panels, rest in yellow)
  • NMB 71P, Leyland PSU4C/4R, c/n 7504797, Northern Counties B43F (7976), hired from Hyndburn 3/1989, (new to Chester (71) 1/1976), returned to Hyndburn 4/1989
  • PCW 679P, Leyland PSU3C/4R, c/n 7600166, Duple C49F (634/5165), hired from Hyndburn 4/1989, (new to Ribble (1079) 7/1976), returned to Hyndburn 5/1989
  • YKA 8W, Leyland PSU3E/4R, c/n 8030836, Duple C49F (134/5306), hired from Hyndburn 4/1989, (new to Merseyside PTE (7008) 1/1981), returned to Hyndburn 5/1989
  • LWB 380P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75143, Van Hool McArdle H44/31F (04/011), ex Forrest, Walton 4/1989, (new to South Yorkshire PTE (380) 7/1976), to Wigley, Carlton 3/1992 for scrap (Hampshire Bus blue, red and white, later green and white 21st anniversary livery with gold lines)
  • YFR 496R, Leyland PSU3E/4R, c/n 7608155, Duple C47F (734/5308), hired from Hyndburn 5/1989, (new to Ribble (1096) 6/1977), returned to Hyndburn 5/1989
  • KRN 101T, Leyland PSU3E/4R, c/n 7801442, Duple C47F (834/5318), hired from Hyndburn 5/1989, (new to Ribble (1101) 8/1978), returned to Hyndburn 5/1989
  • A191 MNE, Volvo B10M-61, c/n 7037, Van Hool C53F (11079), ex Shearings 271 5/1989, (new to Smith, Wigan (271) 2/1984), to Hoare, Chickerell 5/1991 (allover green with two gold stripes)
  • BPT 668L, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7300685, Plaxton C51F 733724, ex unknown 5/1989, (new to Trimdon Motor Services 4/1973), w/d 6/1989
  • JJG 886P, Leyland National 11351/1R, c/n 03242, Leyland B49F, ex Pride of the Road, Royston 6/1989, (new to East Kent 3/1976), to Vintner Atkinson and Howard, Settle 4/1991, to Classic, Annfield Plain, r/r BAZ 7379 1/1994, r/r JJG 886P 11/1999 (mostly red, with yellow around windows and yellow V shape on the front)
  • EFN 182L, Leyland National 1151/1R/2402, c/n 00669, Leyland B49F, ex East Kent (1182) 6/1989, (new 6/1973), to Ripley, Carlton 5/1990 for scrap
  • RCN 100N, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7403715, Park Royal H43/28D (B60711), ex East Kent (7100) 7/1989, (new to Tynemouth and District (200N) 8/1974), to Ripley, Carlton 2/1990
  • RCN 107N, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7403718, Park Royal H43/28D (B60718), ex East Kent (7100) 7/1989, (new to Gateshead and District (207N) 8/1974), to Ripley, Carlton 5/1990 for scrap
  • NRE 582L, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7200912, Willowbrook DP49F (72243), ex Poole, Alsager Bank (5) 7/1989, (new 9/1972), to Ripley, Carlton 7/1989, to Mayne, Manchester (22) by 10/1990, r/r LIW 1322 10/1990, rebodied Willowbrook B48F (90045) 12/1990, r/r RFM 186L 1/1996, to PVS, Carlton -/1996 for scrap
  • D249 ABV, Mercedes 609D, c/n 668063-2O-796962, Reeve Burgess B21F (16681), ex East Pennine, Halifax 8/1989, (new to Abbeyways, Halifax 6/1987), to Jones, Oakley 3/1991, r/r TXI 8761 4/1991, r/r D249 ABV 9/2002 (red with yellow band at floor level)
  • CCK 368, Leyland PD2/3, c/n 483598, Leyland towbus, ex West Yorkshire Transport Collection 10/1989, (new to Ribble (2593) 9/1948, w/d 9/2006 (mostly red, with two yellow stripes and grey bonnet)
  • YFR 492R, Leyland PSU3E/4R, c/n 7608115, Duple C47F (734/5309), hired from Hyndburn 10/1989, (new to Ribble (1092) 6/1977), returned to Hyndburn by 12/1989
  • JOV 757P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75101, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/20), ex London Buses V57 12/1989, (new as West Midlands PTE (4757) 3/1976), withdrawn 9/1996 with roof damage (mostly red with yellow around windows and on doors)
  • SWE 441S, Leyland National 11351A/1R, c/n 04600, Leyland B52F, hired from Yorkshire Traction (441) 12/1989, (new 8/1977), to Clyde Coast (N4) 12/1989

1990 (total 24)

An unusual livery application was used on two double deckers in the fleet, Ailsa LHS 735P and the above, a Willowbrook bodied Bristol VRT, the sole example of its type owned.

  • JPL 141K, Leyland PDR1A/1, c/n 7200502, Park Royal H43/29D (B58372), ex London Country North West (AN41) 1/1990, (new to London Country (AN41) 6/1972), to Ripley, Carlton 7/1990 (NBC green with white stripe)
  • JPL 154K, Leyland PDR1A/1, c/n 7200887, Park Royal H43/29D (B58388), ex London Country North West (AN54) 1/1990, (new to London Country (AN54) 7/1972), to Duff and Ivanovic, Sutton-on-the-Forest 9/1990 (NBC green with white stripe)
  • BBZ 6913, Leyland PSU5A/4R, c/n 7501893, Duple C55F (535/5203), hired from Hyndburn 1/1990, (new to Greater Manchester PTE (97) 6/1975 as JND 997N), returned to Hyndburn 11/1990
  • PHG 755P, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7600146, East Lancs H45/33F (4804), hired from Hyndburn 1/1990, (new to Hyndburn (188) 3/1976), returned to Hyndburn 2/1990
  • OJD 870R, Leyland National 10351A/2R, c/n 04348, Leyland B36D, ex London Buses (LS70) 3/1990, (new to London Transport (LS70) 6/1977), to Ripley, Carlton 9/1990, to Chase Coaches 9/1990, w/d 5/2006, scrapped 6/2007 (London Buses livery)
  • THX 166S, Leyland National 10351A/2R, c/n 04940, Leyland B36D, ex London Buses (LS166) 3/1990, (new to London Transport (LS166) 6/1978), to C and M, Aintree 5/1993 (mostly red, with yellow around windows and yellow V shape on the front)
  • BYW 370V, Leyland National 10351A/2R, c/n 06387, Leyland B36D, ex London Buses (LS370) 3/1990, (new to London Transport (LS370) 9/1979), to Wigley, Carlton 3/1992 for scrap (mostly yellow with red around windows and on skirt panels)
  • EOF 265L, Daimler CRG6LX, c/n 67501, Park Royal H43/33F (B60146), ex Rapson, Alness 3/1990, (new to West Midlands PTE (4265) 4/1973), to Ripley, Carlton 7/1990 (green lower, rest in white with a dark green stripe above lower windows)
  • KHD 921K, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7200208, Marshall B53F (34956), ex Goldthorpe, Batley (preservationist) 3/1990, (new to Yorkshire Woollen (341) 6/1972), to Ivy, Huddersfield 3/1990 (not repainted)
  • MNK 425V, Leyland PSU5C/4R, c/n 7904862, Duple C57F (035/5448), hired from Hyndburn 3/1990, (new to Fox, Hayes (54) 5/1980), returned to Hyndburn by 6/1990
  • 641 UTO, Volvo B58-56, c/n 6653, East Lancs DP49F (B0901) (originally Plaxton C51F 7511VX516), ex Monetgrange, Nottingham 4/1990, (new to West Yorkshire (1512) 6/1976 as LUB 512P), w/d 5/1997, r/r LUB 512P 5/2003 (white with green lower and under windscreen - Plaxton; mostly red with yellow around windows and above floor line - East Lancs)
  • JUG 514L, Leyland AN68/2R, c/n 7203038, Roe H45/33D (GO7267), ex Yorkshire Rider (514) 5/1990, new to Leeds (514) 2/1973), scrapped 6/1992 (mostly red with yellow around windows and on doors)
  • DGR 874S, Bristol VRT, c/n VRT/SL3/1419, Willowbrook H43/31F (77668), ex Northern General (3374) 7/1990, (new 6/1978), scrapped 3/1991 (red and yellow, depicting two single deckers stacked up)
  • WTS 131A, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH216, Park Royal H32/28R (L3507), ex Strathtay Scottish (SR9) 7/1990, (new to London Transport (RM217) 4/1960 as VLT 217), to Ripley, Carlton 9/1990 (not repainted)
  • WTS 316A, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH606, Park Royal H32/28R (L3888), ex Strathtay Scottish (SR16) 9/1990, (new to London Transport (RM610) 2/1961 as WLT 610), to Wigley, Carlton 2/1991 for scrap (not repainted)
  • LDS 341A, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH455, Park Royal H32/28R (L3485), ex Western Scottish (C37) 9/1990, (new to London Transport (RM441) 11/1960 as WLT 441), to KD, Dyserth 3/1998 (Clydeside yellow and red; later red with yellow around windows)
  • JOV 767P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75098, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/30), ex London Buses (V17) 8/1990, (new to West Midlands PTE (4767) 3/1976), to Ripley, Carlton 6/1993 for scrap (red, yellow and maroon)
  • JOV 748P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75085, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/11), ex London Buses (V48) 9/1990, (new to West Midlands PTE (4748) 2/1976), r/r PWR 287P 3/1994, to Ripley, Carlton 9/1996 (red roof, skirt panels and three stripes, rest in yellow)
  • E115 SOG, Freight Rover Sherpa, c/n AN801306, Carlyle B20F (C2.004), ex Carlyle (demonstrater) 9/1990, (new 8/1987), returned to Carlyle 9/1990
  • THX 188S, Leyland National 10351A/2R, c/n 05026, Leyland B36D, ex London Buses (LS188) 10/1990, new to London Transport (LS188) 5/1978, to Flint, Brighton 6/1991
  • LKP 382P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75068, Alexander H44/35F (AV7/2774/2), ex A1, Ardrossan 11/1990, (new to Maidstone and District (5382) 12/1975, dismantled for spares by 9/1993 (red and maroon with three yellow stripes)
  • MPT 301P, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7503944, Eastern Coachworks H45/27D (21963), ex Northern General (3301) 11/1990, (new 11/1975), w/d by 3/1991 (not repainted)
  • MPT 302P, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7503945, Eastern Coachworks H45/27D (21973), ex Northern General (3302) 11/1990, (new 12/1975), to Wigley, Carlton 2/1991 for scrap (not repainted)
  • MUT 227W, Dennis Dominator, c/n DD120/225, Marshall H43/33F (270291), on hire from Aintree Coachlines 12/1990 to 1/1991, (new to Leicester (227) 8/1980 (Aintree Coachlines blue and white)

1991 (total 18)

Some Black Prince buses were sold for preservation, including this Routemaster which was in the fleet from February 1991 to March 1993. Initially restored in Shillibeer livery, it had reverted to London red by May 2023 when I saw it in Winchester, taking part in the King Alfred running day.

A later ex London bus in the Black Prince fleet was KJD 204P, a Scania Metropolitan new in 1976, bought from Reading Transport. A few years later two more arrived from Colchester, which, along with an ex Hull example, were used for spare parts.

  • G842 LWR, Optare Metrorider, c/n VN2000, Optare B23F (2000), ex Optare (demonstrater) 1/1991, (new 3/1990), w/d 10/1996 (red with yellow band below windows)
  • F792 DWT, DAF SB220, c/n 318834, Optare B47F, (5001), on loan in 1/1991 for two weeks (new to Optare (demonstrater) 4/1989) (Optare blue and grey)
  • CUV 208C, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH2265, Park Royal H32/28R (L5487), ex Clydeside Scottish (C83) 2/1991, (new to London Transport (RM2208) 5/1965), to King, Leeds (preservationist) 5/1993, restored in Shillibeer livery, noted in 5/2023 in Winchester painted red (Clydeside livery)
  • AKU 160T, Leyland National 10351B/1R, c/n 06018, Leyland B44F, ex South Yorkshire PTE (1060) 2/1991, (new 3/1979), to Cherry, Bootle 1/1993, to Birmingham Coach Company (75) (red roof and lower panels, rest yellow with a maroon stripe)
  • AKU 161T, Leyland National 10351B/1R, c/n 06021, Leyland B44F, ex South Yorkshire PTE (1061) 2/1991, (new 3/1979), to C and M, Aintree 5/1993 (red roof and lower panels, rest yellow with a maroon stripe)
  • LHS 735V, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 79016, Alexander H44/35F (AV28/2478/1), ex Kelvin Central (1955) 3/1991, (new to Central SMT (AH11) 10/1979), w/d 7/1992, used for spares 11/1992 (red and yellow, depicting two single deckers stacked up)
  • LHS 736V, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 79017, Alexander H44/35F (AV28/2478/2), ex Kelvin Central (1956) 3/1991, (new to Central SMT (AH12) 10/1979), w/d by 11/1995 (red upper deck with yellow stripe, yellow lower deck with maroon stripe and red band at road level)
  • A667 XDA, MCW DR130/6, c/n MB7569, Metro Cammell Weymann CH57/27F, ex Ambassador (904) 3/1991, (new to Midland Red Express (567) 6/1984), to Channel Coachways 3/1994 (green and white stripes)
  • UWX 368L, Bristol RELL6G, c/n RELL-3-1881, Eastern Coachworks B53F (20221), ex Parfitt, Rhymney Bridge 4/1991, (new to West Yorkshire Road Car (1382) 2/1973), scrapped 7/1991 (Parfitt livery, not repainted)
  • F113 OMJ, Scania N113CRB, c/n 1815668, Alexander B53F (5PS/4388/4), ex London Buses (SA1) 4/1991, (new to Scania (demonstrater) 6/1989), w/d 7/2005 (red roof and lower panels, rest yellow with a maroon stripe)
  • KJD 204P, Scania BR111DH, c/n 543374, Metro Cammell Weymann H43/29D, ex Reading (410) 5/1991, (new to London Transport (MD4) 3/1976), to Wigley, Carlton 5/1993 for scrap (red with yellow around windows)
  • F73 UJX, Volvo B10M-61, c/n 17945, Ikarus C49Ft (88GB039VH), ex Wilcock, Morley 7/1991, (new to Truelove, Liversedge 1/1988), r/r MLZ 5952 11/2004, w/d 2/1995 (green and white)
  • ORD 109R, Scania BR111DH, c/n 544244, Metro Cammell Weymann H45/28D, ex Reading 109 10/1991, (new 3/1977), to Wigley, Carlton 5/1993 for scrap (mainly red, with yellow flash on upper deck, yellow stripe below windows and yellow doors)
  • SGM 132S, Scania BR111DH, c/n 544641, Metro Cammell Weymann H43/27D, ex Reading 132 10/1991, (new 3/1978), to Wigley, Carlton 3/1992 for scrap (Reading Transport livery)
  • G837 LWR, DAF SB220, c/n 335584, Optare B49F (5015), ex Optare (demonstrater) 10/1991, (new 4/1990), to Optare 11/1991 (Optare livery)
  • KHD 921K, Leyland PSU3B/4R, c/n 7200208, Marshall B53F (34956), ex Ivy, Huddersfield 11/1991, (new to Yorkshire Woollen (341) 6/1972, w/d 4/1996 (Yorkshire Woollen 80th anniversary livery)
  • J648 XHL, Dennis Dart, c/n 9.8SDL3004/361, Plaxton B40F (91.8HPN0301), hired from Plaxton (demonstrater) 11/1991, (new 8/1991), returned to Plaxton 12/1991
  • MUA 870P, Leyland AN68/1R, c/n 7503558, Roe/Park Royal H43/30F (GO7676/B61794) (body assembled by Roe using Park Royal parts), ex Ivy, Huddersfield 11/1991, (new to Yorkshire Woollen (773) 1/1976), w/d 5/1996 (Yorkshire Woollen 80th anniversary livery)

1992 (total 17)

  • OCU 782R, Scania BR111DH, c/n 544277, Metro Cammell Weymann H45/29D, ex Cherry, Aintree 1/1992, (new to Tyne and Wear PTE (782) 4/1977, to Ripley, Carlton 11/1992 for scrap (red, maroon and yellow)
  • RTC 822, Leyland PD2/12, c/n 532077, Leyland H31/28R, ex Rossendale (18) 3/1992, (new to Rawtenstall (18) 10/1953), gone by 1/2004 (Rawtenstall livery)
  • VCX 340X, Leyland AN68C/2R, c/n 8101063, Northern Counties H47/36F (8997), ex Longstaff, Mirfield 3/1992, (new 4/1982), to Basichour, Ecclesfield 6/1993
  • JOV 773P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75111, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/36), ex Tame Valley 3/1992, (new to West Midlands PTE (4773) 4/1976, w/d 1/1996, to Wigley, Carlton by 9/1996
  • HUA 563N, Scania BR111DH, c/n 542913, Metro Cammell Weymann H44/31F, ex Speed, Mirfield (preservationist) 5/1992, (new to West Yorkshire PTE (2612) 5/1975, to Harris and Jardine, Manchester (preservationist) 8/1993 (in WYPTE livery, not repainted)
  • E641 LNV, LAG Panoramic, c/n G355Z141, LAG C49Ft, ex Gray, Datchett 5/1992, (new 3/1988), w/d 3/1996, r/r MSU 462 3/1996, r/r E641 LNV 4/1998, r/r 88 C 16279 1/2004 (allover white with green lining)
  • LES 48P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75126, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/5), ex Maidstone and District (unused) 6/1992, (new to Tayside (111) 6/1976), r/r PWR 256P 10/1994, w/d 6/1997 (red top and lower, rest yellow with maroon stripe)
  • NSP 315R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76036, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/9), ex Maidstone and District (unused) 6/1992, (new to Tayside (115) 8/1976), w/d by 8/1997 (allover red with yellow stripe above lower windows)
  • NSP 316R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76044, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/11), ex Maidstone and District (unused) 6/1992, (new to Tayside (116) 8/1976), w/d 8/1996, r/r 76 LS 516 8/1997 (red and maroon with two yellow stripes)
  • NSP 318R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76046, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/13), ex Maidstone and District (unused) 6/1992, (new to Tayside (118) 8/1976), w/d by 2/1997 (mostly red with yellow band below upper windows)
  • NSP 322R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76050, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/16), ex Maidstone and District (unused) 6/1992, (new to Tayside (122) 8/1976), w/d 8/1997 (red and maroon with two yellow stripes)
  • EHL 335, Leyland PS2/13A, c/n 515267, Roe C35F (GO3508), ex Brooksbank, Featherstone 10/1992, (new to West Riding (724) 11/1952), w/d 9/2001
  • XSD 601T, Seddon Pennine 7, c/n 64474, Alexander C49F (121AY/377/4), ex Clydeside Scottish 2792 c. 10/1992, (new to Western Scottish (2792) 3/1978), on loan, not used
  • A103 SUU, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 83057, Alexander H36/30D (RV11/3283/3), ex PVS, Carlton 11/1992, (new to London Buses (V3) 6/1984), rebuilt after crash damage, into service 9/2004, retained for preservation 7/2005, to Blue Triangle, Rainham 3/2006, rear doors re-instated and painted in London livery. (yellow bands below windows, rest in red)
  • D108 OWG Dodge S56, c/n 216058, Reeve Burgess B25F (16286), ex unknown 11/1992, (new to South Yorkshire Transport (108) 1/1987), w/d 11/1992, r/r 86 LS 520 by 12/1998
  • F653 OHD, DAF SB3000DKV601, c/n 314020, Van Hool C51Ft (13895), ex Hughes-DAF 12/1992, (new to Cresswell, Moira 3/1989), hired for one tour to Amsterdam

1993 (total 20)

  • D753 JUB, Freight Rover Sherpa, c/n AN274943, Dormobile B20F (S7463-FR979-86), ex Cherry, Aintree 1/1993, (new to Yorkshire Rider (753) 10/1986), w/d 2/1995 (yellow band below windows, rest in red)
  • LHS 746V, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 79026, Alexander H44/35F (AV28/2478/12), ex Duff, Sutton-on-the-Forest 2/1993, (new to Central SMT (AH22) 11/1979), used for spares, to Wigley, Carlton 10/1993 for scrap
  • LHS 752V, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 79032, Alexander H44/35F (AV28/2478/18), ex Duff, Sutton-on-the-Forest 2/1993, (new to Central SMT (AH28) 11/1979), w/d 11/1995 (blue and white for Amberley services)
  • USU 623, Bristol KSW6G, c/n 94.023, Eastern Coachworks towbus (5955), ex unknown 2/1993, (new to West Yorkshire (858) 5/1953 as LWR 424), w/d by 11/1993, w/d LWR 424 4/1994 (allover dark green)
  • NMY 655E, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH/2/2861, Park Royal H32/24F (B54347), ex Blue Triangle, Liverpool (31) 2/1993 on loan, (new to British European Airways (8262) 3/1967), returned to Blue Triangle 3/1993 (Blue Traingle livery)
  • JOV 772P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75108, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/35), ex Pickett and Hullah, Glasshoughton 3/1993, (new to West Midlands PTE (4772) 4/1976), to Wigley, Carlton 2/1996 (allover red with yellow stripe over lower windows and yellow doors)
  • JOV 775P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75110, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/38), ex Pickett and Hullah, Glasshoughton 3/1993, (new to West Midlands PTE (4775) 4/1976), to Cherry, Aintree 7/1993
  • J110 SPB, Dennis Lance, c/n 11SDA3101/104, Alexander B52F (17PS/791/1), ex Dennis (demonstrator) 3/1993, (new 2/2992), returned to Dennis 4/1993
  • 213 ONU, Leyland National 11351A/1R, c/n 04974, East Lancs B49F (B5001) rebuilt 4/1993, ex Western Welsh (N620) 4/1993, (new to Western Welsh (N5777) 1/1978 as SKG 924S), w/d 1/1998, r/r SKG 924S by 4/2001, r/r ALZ 3566 8/2001 (red roof, yellow lower with maroon stripe and red band at road level)
  • LUF 549, Leyland National 1151/1R/0401, c/n 00354, East Lancs B49F (B5002) rebuilt 5/1993, ex Ribble (397) 5/1993, (new 4/1973 as PTF 743L), w/d 1/1998, r/r PTF 743L by 4/2001, r/r ALZ 6293 8/2001 (red roof and below windows, rest in yellow)
  • KSD 94W, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80021, Alexander H44/35F (AV31/1179/5), ex Clydeside (894) 6/1993, (new to Western SMT (A94) 9/1980), w/d 8/1997 (yellow around windows, maroon stripe above axles, rest in red)
  • KSD 95W, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80022, Alexander H44/35F (AV31/1179/6), ex Clydeside (895) 6/1993, (new to Western SMT (A95) 9/1980), w/d 8/1997 (maroon roof, stripe and skirt panels, red below windows, rest in yellow)
  • KSD 101W, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80028, Alexander H44/35F (AV31/1179/12), ex Clydeside (901) 6/1993, (new to Western SMT (A101) 10/1980), w/d 8/1997 (maroon roof and skirt panels, red around windows, rest in yellow)
  • KSD 108W, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80035, Alexander H44/35F (AV31/1179/19), ex Clydeside (908) 6/1993, (new to Western SMT (A108) 11/1980), w/d 6/1997 (allover advert for JWE mobile phones)
  • KSD 109W, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80036, Alexander H44/35F (AV31/1179/20), ex Clydeside (909) 6/1993, (new to Western SMT (A109) 11/1980), w/d 7/1997 (maroon skirt panels, red around upper windows, roof, stripe and below lower windows, rest in yellow)
  • KSD 113W, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80016, Alexander H44/35F (AV31/1179/24), ex Clydeside (913) 6/1993, (new to Western SMT (A113) 11/1980), w/d 7/1997( yellow around windows, maroon skirt panels, rest in red)
  • LKP 385P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75071, Alexander H44/35F (AV7/2774/5), ex Powell, Wickersley 7/1993, (new to Maidstone and District (5385) 12/1975), w/d 8/1996
  • LWB 377P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75134, Van Hool McArdle H44/31F (04/008), ex Powell, Wickersley 7/1993, (new to South Yorkshire PTE (377) 6/1976), to Sheffield bus museum 6/1994
  • JOV 746P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75081, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/9), ex Giles and Gaymer, Coseley 7/1993, (new to West Midlands PTE (4746) 2/1976), roof fitted from JOV 785P -/1994; to Wigley by 4/1996 (red roof, two stripes and below lower windows, rest in yellow)
  • JOV 775P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75111, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/30), ex Cherry, Aintree 9/1993, (new to West Midlands PTE (4775) 2/1976), roof fitted to JOV 746P -/1994; remains sold for scrap 4/1996 (Four Seasons maroon and cream livery)

1994 (total 24)

  • JOV 771P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75107, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/34), ex Wombwell Diesels 3/1994, (new to West Midlands PTE (4771) 4/1976), stripped for spares, to Wigley, Carlton 2/1996
  • JOV 745P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75080, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/8), ex Wombwell Diesels 3/1994, (new to West Midlands PTE (4745) 2/1976), w/d by 7/1997 (maroon roof, around upper windows and skirt panels, red below lower windows and strip above lower windows, rest in yellow)
  • UWW 518X, MCW DR101/7, c/n MB6388, Alexander H43/32F (RH3/1380/8), ex London Buses M1448 3/1994, (new to West Yorkshire PTE (7518) 3/1982, to Cardiff Bluebird 11/1994 (London Buses red with white stripe and grey skirt panels)
  • UWW 519X, MCW DR101/7, c/n MB6389, Alexander H43/32F (RH3/1380/9), ex London Buses M1449 3/1994, (new to West Yorkshire PTE (7519) 3/1982, to Cardiff Bluebird 11/1994 (London Buses red with white stripe and grey skirt panels)
  • E208 EPB, Hestair Duple 425, c/n SDA1510/043, Duple C57F (8685/0417), ex Swanbrook, Gloucester 3/1994, (new to Alder Valley South (1208) 9/1987, w/d 3/1996 (yellow, orange and red stripes on grey background)
  • NGD 19V, Volvo B58-56, c/n 14140, Duple B53F (052/8001), ex Irvine, Law 8/1994, (new to Hutchison, Overtown 1/1980), to Anglian, Beccles 4/1997, r/r OXK 395, r/r NGD 19V 5/2001, w/d -/2003 (maroon roof and skirt panels, red strip above axles, rest yellow)
  • SSN 249S, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 77014, Alexander H44/31D (AV17/2876/14), ex Tayside (249) 6/1994, (new 11/1977), w/d by 8/1997 (blue and white for Amberley services)
  • SSN 250S, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 77015, Alexander H44/31D (AV17/2876/15), ex Tayside (250) 6/1994, (new 12/1977), w/d 7/19979 (maroon skirt, yellow round lower windows, rest in red)
  • SSN 254S, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 77019, Alexander H44/31D (AV17/2876/19), ex Tayside (254) 6/1994, (new 11/1977), w/d 1/1997 (light blue roof, around upper windows and below lower windows, dark blue band skirt panels, rest in white)
  • WTS 262T, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 77031, Alexander H44/31D (AV22/3977/7), ex Tayside (262) 6/1994, (new 1/1979), w/d 1/1999 (blue roof, strip over lower windows and below lower windows, rest in white)
  • JOV 783P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75117, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/46), ex McMenemy, Ardrossan 6/1994, (new to West Midlands PTE (4783) 5/1976), to 4738 Society for spares -/1996 (dark blue lower panels, below upper windows and roof, maroon stripe above lower windows, rest in white)
  • JOV 749P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75086, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/12), ex McMenemy, Ardrossan 6/1994, (new to West Midlands PTE (4749) 2/1976), to Darwin and Patrickson, Middleton 8/1996 (dark blue lower panels, below upper windows and roof, maroon stripe above lower windows, rest in white)
  • LUG 101P, Leyland AN68A/1R, c/n 7502510, Roe H43/33F (GO7623), ex Yorkshire Rider (6101) 7/1994, (new to West Yorkshire PTE (6101) 10/1975), to Green Bus, Wolverhampton 7/1995, accident damaged 10/1995, to PVS, Barnley 1/1996 for scrap (maroon roof and stripe above lower windows, red lower panels, rest yellow)
  • CUP 667S, Leyland 11351A/1R, c/n 05099, Leyland B49F), ex Edinburgh Transport (105) 7/1994, (new to United (3067) 10/1978), to McDonald, Oadby 7/1997, r/r NIL 2985 9/1997 (red roof, maroon skirt panels, black around windows, rest in yellow)
  • MGE 183P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75056, Alexander H44/35F (AV8/5074/8), ex Strathclyde PTE (AV8) 8/1994, (new to Greater Glasgow PTE (AV8) 12/1975, w/d by 7/1995 (red roof, below upper windows, around lower windows and skirt panels, rest in yellow)
  • MGE 185P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75058, Alexander B38F (ex H44/35F) (AV8/5074/13), ex Strathclyde PTE (AS2) 8/1994, (new to Greater Glasgow PTE (AV10) 12/1975), w/d by 7/1995 (maroon skirt panels, black around windows, yellow stripe above windows, rest in red)
  • JOV 750P, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 75087, Alexander H44/35F (AV9/275/13), ex CBH Partners, London SW1 (npsv) 9/1994, (new to West Midlands PTE (4750) 2/1976), to Ripley, Carlton 10/1994
  • EMB 642S, Leyland 10351B/1R, c/n 05390, Leyland B44F, ex Lister, Bolton 11/1994, (new to Crosville (SNL642) 7/1978), to Wigley, Carlton by 11/1996 (yellow around windows, rest in red)
  • GMB 662T, Leyland 10351B/1R, c/n 05521, Leyland B44F, ex Lister, Bolton 11/1994, (new to Crosville (SNL662) 9/1978), gone by 2/1997 (yellow upper half and doors, rest in red)
  • JTU 580T, Leyland 10351B/1R, c/n 05869, Leyland B44F, ex Lister, Bolton 11/1994, (new to Crosville (SNL580) 1/1979), to Wigley, Carlton 1/1997 (maroon roof and skirt panels, yellow around windows, red below windows)
  • JTU 595T, Leyland 10351B/1R, c/n 05869, Leyland B44F, ex Midland Red North (1095) 11/1994, (new to Crosville (SNL595) 3/1979), w/d by 7/1996
  • ODM 679V, Leyland 10351B/1R, c/n 06405, Leyland B44F, ex Lister, Bolton 11/1994, (new to Crosville (SNL679) 8/1979), to Wigley, Carlton 2/1997
  • NSP 321R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76048, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/15), ex Lawman and Bull, Kettering 11/1994, (new to Tayside (121) 8/1976), to Wealden Omnibus 8/1996, r/r 76 D 517 by 5/1999, r/r 76 LS 518 5/1999
  • LTN 753X, Volvo B58-56, c/n 15607, Duple C53F (248/7050), ex unknown 11/1994, (new to Eden, West Auckland (V1) 11/1981), w/d by 7/1996 (this was the only Duple Dominant III with bus grant doors)

1995 (total 17)

  • E136 SNY, MCW Metrorider, c/n MB9488, MCW B23F, ex Lawrenson, Earlestown 1/1995, (new to Cardiff Bus (136) 1/1988), to Harris, Fleur-de-Lys 2/1995
  • E130 SNY, MCW Metrorider, c/n MB9494, MCW DP23F, ex Lawrenson, Earlestown 2/1995, (new to Cardiff Bus (130) 1/1988), to Cygnet, Darton 7/1997 (red roof and below windows, marron skirt panels, rest in yellow)
  • K167 FYG, Optare Metrorider, c/n VN1264, Optare B31F (1264), ex Heaton, Leigh 1/1995, (new 9/1992), w/d 3/2004 (red roof and side stripes, maroon skirt panels, rest in yellow)
  • K168 FYG, Optare Metrorider, c/n VN1265, Optare B31F (1265), ex Heaton, Leigh 1/1995, (new 9/1992), w/d 8/1998
  • M71 WYG, MAN 11.190, c/n WMA469167-3G-094867, Optare B42F (4096), bought new 2/1995, w/d 9/2002, r/r 95-WX-4879 9/2006 (red skirt panels, black around windows, rest in yellow)
  • M73 WYG, MAN 11.190, c/n WMA469167-3G-094855, Optare B42F (4097), bought new 2/1995, w/d 5/2003, to Lodge, High Easter, to Stephen Whiteley 1/2015 for preservation (red roof and below floor line, maroon skirt panels, black around windows, rest in yellow)
  • M270 WWW, EOS E180Z, c/n 128999, EOS C49Ft, bought new 2/1995, w/d 1/1997, r/r 95 MN 1456 1/1997 (allover pale grey)
  • TWN 797S, Leyland National 11351A/1R, c/n 05100, Leyland B52F, ex Brewer, Caereau 2/1995, (new to South Wales (797) 5/1978), to Wigley, Carlton by 2/1997 (red roof, maroon skirt panels, rest in yellow)
  • TWN 799S, Leyland National 11351A/1R, c/n 05276, Leyland B52F, ex Brewer, Caereau 2/1995, (new to South Wales (799) 5/197), to Wigley, Carlton by 8/1997 (maroon roof and skirt panels, yellow around windows, rest in red)
  • WWN 808T, Leyland National 11351A/1R, c/n 06237, Leyland B52F, ex Brewer, Caereau 2/1995, (new to South Wales (808) 6/1979, to Wigley, Carlton by 8/1997 (maroon roof, red skirt panels, rest in yellow)
  • M74 WYG, MAN 11.190, c/n WMA469167-3G-094769, Optare B42F (4098), bought new 3/1995, w/d 11/2000 (yellow band at axle level and narrow stripe above windows, black around windows, rest in red)
  • M75 WYG, MAN 11.190, c/n WMA469167-3G-094589, Optare B42F (4099), bought new 3/1995, w/d 9/2000, r/r M10 DVS 10/2000, r/r M75 WYG (maroon roof, yellow narrow stripe above windows and band below windows, black around windows, maroon and red stripes below floor level)
  • UCS 186S, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 77021, Alexander H44/31D (AV18/277/1), ex A1 Service 4/1995, (new 2/1978), w/d 7/1997 (maroon skirt panels and above lower windows, red bands below windows, rest in yellow)
  • B948 ASU, Volvo B10M-56, c/n 6088, Van Hool B51F (11552), ex West Coast Motors 4/1995, (new to Hutchison, Overtown 12/1984), w/d 1/1996 (West Coast red, white and black)
  • NSP 333R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76058, Alexander H44/31D (AV11/2575/27), ex A1 Service 7/1995, (new to Tayside (133) 10/1976), w/d by 2/1997
  • PSJ 825R, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 76115, Van Hool McArdle H44/31F (06/001), ex A1 Service 7/1995, (new 4/1977), w/d 3/1996 (white window surrounds and diagonal stripes, yellow doors, rest in blue)
  • SSN 246S, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 77011, Alexander H44/31D (AV17/2876/11), ex A1 Service 7/1995, (new to Tayside (246) 11/1977), w/d by 2/1997

1996 (total 25)

  • A101 SUU, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 83055, Alexander H47/31D (RV11/3283/1), ex MTL Liverpool (0083) 3/1996, (new to London Buses (V1) 4/1984), w/d 6/1999, to Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry 7/1999; V1 preservation group 4/2005; 4738 preservation group 4/2014 (London Buses livery, later Office Angels allover advert livery)
  • A102 SUU, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 83056, Alexander H47/31D (RV11/3283/2), ex MTL Liverpool (0082) 3/1996, (new to London Buses (V2) 4/1984), w/d 10/1998, to Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry 10/1998; to H36/30F 8/2001; to Carousel Buses, High Wycombe 8/2001; retained after ceasing trading (maroon roof and stripe over lower windows, red below lower windows, rest yellow)
  • N577 EUG, Mercedes 0405, c/n WDB357001-21-081075, Optare B49F (7060) bought new 3/1996, w/d 7/2005 (red skirt panels, maroon stripe at floor level and on roof side, rest yellow)
  • G574 YFC, Volvo B10M-60, c/n 23173, Van Hool CH--D (30063), ex unknown 3/1996, (new to Benetton Formula 1, Witney 4/1990), w/d 11/2001
  • JBO 82W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801856, Marshall H45/31F (270396), ex Newport (82) 4/1996, (new 7/1981), w/d 1/2000, to Wigley, Carlton by 7/2000 for scrap
  • JBO 83W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801857, Marshall H45/31F (270390), ex Newport (83) 4/1996, (new 6/1981), w/d 8/1998, to Whiting, Ferrybridge 11/1998 for scrap
  • JBO 84W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801858, Marshall H45/31F (270391), ex Newport (84) 4/1996, (new 6/1981), w/d 5/2003
  • JBO 86W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801860, Marshall H45/31F (270393), ex Newport (86) 4/1996, (new 8/1981), w/d 8/1999 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • JBO 92W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801927, Marshall H45/31F (270400), ex Newport (92) 4/1996, (new 8/1981), w/d 4/2000 (maroon skirt panels, red below upper and lower windows, rest yellow)
  • PTG 94Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803188, Marshall H45/31F (270537), ex Newport (94) 4/1996, (new 2/1983), w/d by 12/1999, to Wigley, Carlton 1/2000 for scrap (maroon skirt panels and stripe over lower windows, red band below upper windows, rest yellow)
  • PTG 101Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803195, Marshall H45/31F (270535), ex Newport (101) 4/1996, (new 1/1983), w/d 3/2000 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • FPR 66V, Leyland 11351A/1R, c/n 06650, Leyland B49F, ex unknown 5/1996, (new to Hants and Dorset (3750) 11/1979), w/d by 6/1996
  • JBO 87W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801861, Marshall H45/31F (270397), ex Redby, Sunderland 7/1996, (new to Newport (87) 7/1981), w/d 4/1999 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • JBO 89W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801924, Marshall H45/31F (270398), ex Redby, Sunderland 7/1996, (new to Newport (89) 7/1981), w/d 12/1999 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • JBO 91W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801926, Marshall H45/31F (270395), ex Redby, Sunderland 7/1996, (new to Newport (91) 7/1981), w/d 4/1999, to Wigley, Carlton 7/1999 for scrap (maroon roof, around upper windows and skirt panels, red below lower windows, rest yellow)
  • JBO 85W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801859, Marshall H45/31F (270392), ex Newport (85) 8/1996, (new 6/1981), w/d 7/2000 (maroon skirt panels, red roof, around upper windows and below lower windows, rest yellow)
  • JBO 88W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801862, Marshall H45/31F (270394), ex Redby, Sunderland 8/1996, (new to Newport (88) 7/1981), w/d 10/1999 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • JBO 90W, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801925, Marshall H45/31F (270399), ex Redby, Sunderland 8/1996, (new to Newport (90) 8/1981), w/d 8/1998, to Wigley, Carlton 5/1999 for scrap (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • MNC 519W, Leyland AN68A/1R, c/n 8000710, Northern Counties H43/32F (8880), ex Cherry, Aintree 9/1996, (new to Greater Manchester PTE (8119) 10/1980), to Castle Coaches, Speke 6/1997
  • ACM 704X, Leyland ONTL11/1R, c/n ON38, Eastern Coachworks H46/31F (25047), ex Fareway, Liverpool 9/1996, (new to Merseyside PTE (0030) 1/1982), to Mulley, Ixworth 9/1997 (red skirt panels, rest ivory)
  • ACM 712X, Leyland ONTL11/1R, c/n ON61, Eastern Coachworks H46/31F (25111), ex Fareway, Liverpool 9/1996, (new to Merseyside PTE (0040) 2/1982), w/d 9/1997 (red skirt panels, rest ivory)
  • ACM 772X, Leyland ONTL11/1R, c/n ON62, Eastern Coachworks H46/31F (25112), ex Fareway, Liverpool 9/1996, (new to Merseyside PTE (0041) 1/1982), w/d by 8/1997
  • N289 DWY, Optare Metrorider, cn VN1876, Optare B24F (1876), ex unknown 10/1996, new to Optare (demonstrater) 1/1996, w/d 11/1999 (maroon skirt panels, red roof and around windscreen, rest yellow)
  • ALM 60B, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH2056, Park Royal H32/28R (L5338), ex United Counties (716) 11/1996, (new to London Transport (RM2060) 11/1964), to KD, Dyserth 3/1998, to London Bus Sales 9/2000, to Arriva London North (RM2060) 3/2002, to Transport for London 10/2005 (yellow around windows, rest red)
  • CUV 122C, AEC Routemaster, c/n R2RH2118, Park Royal H32/28R (L5400), ex United Counties (707) 11/1996, (new to London Transport (RM2122) 1/1965), to KD, Dyserth c.7/1998, to London Bus Sales 9/2000, to Arriva London North (RM2122) 3/2002, w/d 10/2005, to Nash, Weybridge (dealer) 5/2006, exported to Moscow 11/2007 (maroon roof, yellow around windows, rest red)

1997 (total 17)

  • P653 VWX, Scania L113CRL, c/n 1828088, East Lancs B49F (B20710), bought new 1/1997, w/d 8/2003, to Nelson, Wickford 9/2003, to Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry, to Stephenson,Easingwold (maroon roof and skirt panels, red below windows, rest yellow)
  • P654 VWX, Scania L113CRL, c/n 1828089, East Lancs B49F (B20711), bought new 1/1997, w/d 8/2003, to Nelson, Wickford 9/2003 (maroon skirt panels, red below windows, rest yellow)
  • P655 VWX, Scania L113CRL, c/n 1828122, East Lancs B49F (B20712), bought new 1/1997, w/d 8/2003, to Nelson, Wickford 9/2003, to Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry, to Ayrways, Ayr (maroon skirt panels and stripe above wheels, red roof top, rest yellow)
  • A904 SYE, Leyland TNLXB/2RR, c/n 0964, Leyland H44/26D, ex unknown 1/1997, (new to London Transport (T904) 12/1983, w/d 1/1997 (not used or repainted)
  • BVP 766V, Leyland 11351A/1R, c/n 06427, Leyland B49F, ex unknown 2/1997, (new to Midland Red (766) 11/1979, to Pilkington, Accrington 2/1998, r/r PIB 3488 3/1998, r/r BVP 766V by 11/2000 (maroon skirt panels, yellow around windows, rest red)
  • WRJ 447X, Volvo Ailsa, c/n 80047, Northern Counties H43/35F (2161), ex Lancaster City Transport (447) 3/1997, (new to Greater Manchester PTE (1447) 6/1982), to Harris, Greys c.7/1997, r/r TFG 154 6/1988, r/r PGE 657Y 7/1989, r/r XWY 789 by 5/1992, r/r PGE 657Y 6/1998, r/r YJI 1308 4/1999
  • NJA 568W, Leyland B45-TL11-1R, c/n B45.05, Northern Counties H43/31F (8901), ex unknown 3/1997, (new to Greater Manchester PTE (1451) 10/1980), w/d 6/1997 (maroon skirt panels and around upper windows, yellow around lower windows, rest red)
  • PTG 93Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803187, Marshall H45/31F (270536), ex Newport (93) 4/1997, (new 2/1983), w/d 7/2000 (allover advert for Toyworld)
  • PTG 95Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803189, Marshall H45/31F (270530), ex Newport (95) 4/1997, (new 12/1982), w/d 1/2000 (allover advert for Mistral Mobile)
  • PTG 96Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803190, Marshall H45/31F (270538), ex Newport (96) 4/1997, (new 2/1983), w/d 7/2000
  • PTG 97Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803191, Marshall H45/31F (270533), ex Newport (97) 4/1997, (new 1/1983), w/d 1/2000 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • PTG 98Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803192, Marshall H45/31F (270534), ex Newport (98) 4/1997, (new 1/1983), w/d 11/2001 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • PTG 99Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803193, Marshall H45/31F (270531), ex Newport (99) 4/1997, (new 12/1982), w/d 12/1999 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • PTG 100Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803194, Marshall H45/31F (270532), ex Newport (100) 4/1997, (new 1/1983), w/d 1/2000 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • KJD 241P, Scania BR111DH, c/n 543741, Metro Cammell Weymann H43/33F, ex Colchester Coaches 10/1997, (new to London Transport (MD41) 4/1976), used for spares, gone 7/1998
  • KJD 282P, Scania BR111DH, c/n 543909, Metro Cammell Weymann H43/32F, ex Colchester Coaches 11/1997, (new to London Transport (MD82) 9/1976), used for spares, gone 1/1998
  • JAG 403N, Scania BR111DH, c/n 542798, Metro Cammell Weymann H44/29F ex Johnstone's Paints, -/1997, (new to Kingston on Hull (403) 4/1975), used for spares

1998 (total 16)

P818 AWT was a year old when purchased by Black Prince, and lasted in service to the end of the company's existance. It was one of several buses transferred to First Group for Leeds services, and is seen in July 2007.

  • P441 SWX, Mercedes 0405, c/n WEB612012-21-083916, Optare B49F (7085), ex unknown 1/1998, (new to Optare (demonstrater) 12/1996), w/d 7/2005, to RedKite, Saint Helens 7/2005, to Jack Berry -/2015 for preservation (maroon skirt panels, red band at floor level, rest in yellow)
  • PGC 202L, Scania BR111MH, c/n 542160, Metro Cammell Weymann B37D, ex unknown 2/1998, (new to London Transport (MS2) 8/1973), w/d 11/1998 (allover red)
  • R438 FTU, Dennis Dart SLF, c/n VGW11359, Plaxton B41F (9710.6HLZ6637), ex Seamarks, Westoning 2/1998, (new 1/1998), to Petes, Birmingham 7/1998, to Diamond Bus (417), to Wigley, Carlton by 11/2013
  • RND 881X, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801923, Alexander H47/31F (RH8/4380/2), ex unknown 4/1998, (new to Tyne and Wear PTE (414) 3/1982 as JFT 414X, r/r JIL 8212 4/1998), w/d 7/2000 (yellow roof and arounds windows, rest red)
  • RND 882X, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1801922, Alexander H47/31F (RH8/4380/1), ex unknown 4/1998, (new to Tyne and Wear PTE (413) 3/1982 as JFT 413X, r/r JIL 8211 4/1998), w/d 7/2000, r/r JFT 413X by 12/2009 (yellow roof and arounds windows, rest red)
  • P818 AWT, Scania L113CFL, c/n 1828087, East Lancs B49F (B20714), ex unknown 4/1998, (new to Geldard, Armley 4/1997 as P2 PFB), w/d 7/2005, to First Group (64808) 7/2005, to PVS, Barnsley by 2/2011 (maroon roof, black around windows, red skirt panels, rest yellow)
  • R51 SWR, Optare MR17, c/n VN2274, Optare B29F (2274), bought new 6/1998, w/d 12/2004, to Stringer, Pontefract (maroon roof, red skirt panels, rest yellow)
  • RUH 10Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803415, Wadham Stringer B42F (9475/83), ex unknown 8/1998, (new to Newport (10) 3/1983), w/d 1/2000 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • RUH 14Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803422, Wadham Stringer B42F (9479/83), ex unknown 8/1998, (new to Newport (14) 3/1983), w/d 3/2001 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban, later with Black Prince fleetnames)
  • RUH 15Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803420, Wadham Stringer B42F (9480/83), ex unknown 8/1998, (new to Newport (15) 3/1983), w/d 11/2001 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • RUH 16Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803418, Wadham Stringer B42F (9481/83), ex unknown 8/1998, (new to Newport (16) 4/1983), w/d 12/2000 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban)
  • RUH 18Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1803421, Wadham Stringer B42F (9483/83), ex unknown 8/1998, (new to Newport (18) 4/1983), w/d 9/1999
  • FWH 461Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1802093, Northern Counties H43/32F (2166), ex Stagecoach Manchester (1461) 10/1998, (new to Greater Manchester PTE (1461) 3/1983), w/d 1/2002, to Merseyside LMS Buses, to SELNEC Preservation Society (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes, initially operated in Stagecoach livery with Black Prince fleetnames)
  • FWH 462Y, Scania BR112DH, c/n 1802094, Northern Counties H43/32F (2167), ex Stagecoach Manchester (1462) 10/1998, (new to Greater Manchester PTE (1462) 3/1983), w/d 4/2002 with cracked chassis and scrapped (allover advert for Unicar)
  • S901 DUB, Mercedes 0405, c/n WEB612001-21-086261, Optare B49F (7117), bought new 8/1998, w/d 7/2005, to Roadcar (201), to Stagecoach (23954), scrapped (black around windows, yellow band below windows, maroon stripe at axles level, rest in red)
  • S902 DUB, Mercedes 0405, c/n WEB612001-21-086172, Optare B49F (7118), bought new 8/1998, w/d 7/2005, to Roadcar (202), to Stagecoach (23955), scrapped (upper 60% in red, maroon skirt panels, rest in yellow)

1999 (total 14)

F422 GWG was one of a batch of Scanias bought from Fareway in Liverpool in 1999, having been new to London Northern ten years earlier. All the batch transferred to First Group for Leeds services, and it was the last to be withdrawn and sold.

  • F421 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814905, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/10), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to London Northern (S1) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36921) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 4/2007 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • F422 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814760, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/2), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to London Northern (S2) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36922) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 10/2009 (maroon roof and around upper windows, red below lower windows, rest in yellow)
  • F425 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814914, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/17), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to London Northern (S5) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36925) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 6/2008 (allover advert for Covance)
  • F427 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814766, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/6), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to London Northern (S7) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36927) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 4/2007 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • F428 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814764, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/4), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to London Northern (S8) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36928) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 5/2007 (red roof, line below upper windows and skirt panels, rest yellow)
  • F429 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814903, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/12), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to London Northern (S9) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36929) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 4/2007 (yellow around windows, maroon stripe below lower windows, rest in red)
  • J821 HMC, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1818886, Alexander H47/31F (RH89/2490/6), ex Fareway, Liverpool 3/1999, (new to East London (S21) 11/1991, to First Leeds (36951) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 6/2008 (red upper deck, yellow lower deck with red stripe at road level, also a Black Prince Christmas advert in 2004)
  • J810 HMC, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1818838, Alexander H47/31F (RH89/2490/10), ex Fareway, Liverpool 7/1999, (new to East London (S10) 10/1991, to First Leeds (36950) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 6/2008 (red below lower windows and stripe above lower windows, rest yellow)
  • F423 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814761, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/3), ex Fareway, Liverpool 7/1999, (new to London Northern (S3) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36923) 7/2005, to PVS, Carlton 4/2007 (allover advert for Big Waste Services)
  • F424 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814907, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/13), ex Fareway, Liverpool 7/1999, (new to London Northern (S4) 7/1989), to First Leeds (36924) 7/2005, to Dunsmore, Larkhall by 2/2008 (allover advert for Tile Depot, allover advert for Asda Anchor spreadable butter)
  • F426 GWG, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814904, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/9), ex Fareway, Liverpool 7/1999, (new to London Northern (S6) 7/1989), accident damaged 12/2003, to PVS, Carlton 4/2005 (allover advert for Now You're Talking mobile phones, allover advert for Unicar, allover advert for Easy-etrader.com)
  • V237 LWU, Optare Metrorider, c/n VN2324, Optare B31F (2324), bought new 10/1099, w/d by 12/2004 (maroon skirt panels, red roof, rest yellow)
  • C27 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808617, East Lancs H43/33F (A6407), ex unknown 11/1999, (new to Newport (27) 4/1986), w/d 6/2003 (allover advert for Toyworld)
  • C28 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808618, East Lancs H43/33F (A6408), ex unknown 11/1999, (new to Newport (28) 4/1986), w/d 7/2003, r/r GIL 3122 9/2004, r/r C28 ETG 2/2010 (Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)

2000 (total 15)

T790 KNW was just a few months old when it briefly joined the Crowther fleet on demonstration duties from Optare in Leeds in April 2000. During the previous October it had visited Bus Eireann and was examined by company officials in Broadstone garage, where the above photo was taken. Orders for the type were not placed by either Bus Eireann or Black Prince, and T790 KNW also went to other operators, before it was sold by Optare.

  • C30 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808620, East Lancs H43/33F (A6406), ex unknown 1/2000, (new to Newport (30) 3/1986), w/d 3/2004 (Newport green and cream)
  • C31 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808621, East Lancs H43/33F (A6405), ex unknown 1/2000, (new to Newport (31) 4/1986), w/d 12/2003 (Green and cream Leeds Suburban, Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)
  • C33 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808623, East Lancs H43/33F (A6401), ex unknown 1/2000, (new to Newport (33) 3/1986), w/d 3/2004 (Newport green and cream)
  • C34 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808624, East Lancs H43/33F (A6404), ex unknown 1/2000, (new to Newport (34) 3/1986), w/d 8/2005 (red roof, around upper windows and below lower windows, maroon stripe over lower windows, rest yellow)
  • C32 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808622, East Lancs H43/33F (A6402), ex unknown 2/2000, (new to Newport (32) 4/1986), w/d 7/2003, to P&C Travel, to Hodsons Coaches (Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)
  • C29 ETG, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1808619, East Lancs H43/33F (A6403), ex unknown 2/2000, (new to Newport (29) 3/1986), w/d 7/2005 (Newport green and cream, Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)
  • T273 EWW, DAF SB220, c/n 005964, Optare B49F (5355), ex Claribel, Birmingham 4/2000, (new 6/1999), w/d 11/2001, to Stanstead Transit (last of the 376 Optare Deltas built)
  • T790 KNW, Optare L1150, c/n VN9349, Optare B42F (9349), ex Optare (demonstrater) 4/2000, (new 6/1999), returned to Optare (demonstrater) 5/2000, to Ipswich Buses (197), to Roadliner (4201), r/r K155 ELF 5/2009 (Optare livery)
  • D603 ACW, Leyland LX112L10ZR1, c/n LX1052, Leyland B51F, ex Lister,Bolton 6/2000, (new to Leyland (demonstrater) 5/1987), to Lister, Bolton by 6/2001 (Stevenage Bus blue, grey and yellow, later yellow upper half, red lower with maroon skirt panels)
  • E701 GCU, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1812746, Alexander H47/31F (RH53/4687/3), ex Nottingham City Transport 8/2000, (new to Kentish Bus (701) 7/1988; w/d 3/2005, to dealer, presumed scrapped (Nottingham green and cream, later allover advert for Big Waste Services)
  • F703 JCN, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1813654, Alexander H47/31F (RH53/4687/7), ex unknown 8/2000, (new to Kentish Bus (703) 8/1988, w/d 7/2005; to Blytheswood Motors, presumed scrapped (maroon roof and skirt panels, read around windows and stripe at floor level, rest in yellow)
  • F704 JCN, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1813655, Alexander H47/31F (RH53/4687/8), ex unknown 9/2000, (new to Kentish Bus (704) 8/1988, w/d 7/2005; to dealer, presumed scrapped (maroon roof and around windows, yellow stripe below upper windows, above and below lower windows, rest red)
  • E307 EVW, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1813188, Alexander H47/31F (RH53/4687/4), ex unknown 11/2000, (new to Harris, West Thurrock 4/1988), w/d 7/2005, to Blytheswood Motors, presumed scrapped (allover advert for easy-etrader.com)
  • G379 NRC, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814915, Alexander H47/33F (RH61/1188/18), ex unknown 11/2000, (new to Nottingham (379) 8/1989), w/d 7/2005, to First Group (36930) 7/2005 (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)
  • F380 JTV, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1814912, Alexander H47/31F (RH61/1188/21), ex unknown 11/2000, (new to Scania (demonstrater) 3/1989), w/d 7/2005, to Liddell, Auchinleck (red roof and around windows, maroon skirt panels, rest yellow)

2001 (total 7)

  • S905 DUB, Mercedes 0405, c/n WEB612001-21-088598, Optare B49F (7116), ex unknown 2/2001, (new to Henderson, Hamilton 8/1998), w/d 7/2005, to Henderson, Hamilton 7/2005, to Hutchison, Kapnos Cyprus, r/r KYQ 874, possibly burned later (red skirt panels, rest yellow)
  • 5280 NW, Leyland PD3/5, c/n 583255, Roe H39/32R (GO4830), ex unknown 3/2001, (new to Leeds Corporation (280) 3/1959), w/d 7/2005, to Ensignbus (Leeds Coporation green and eau-de-nil)
  • R201 YOR, Mercedes 405, c/n WEB612001-21-085591, Optare B49F (7110), ex unknown 5/2001, (new to Tillingbourne (201) 9/1997), r/r TIL 7901 2/2001, w/d 7/2005, to Roadcar (201), r/r R201 YOR 2/2008, to Stagecoach (23952), scrapped
  • R202 YOR, Mercedes 405, c/n WEB612001-21-085593, Optare B49F (7110), ex unknown 5/2001, (new to Tillingbourne (202) 9/1997), r/r TIL 7902 2/2001, r/r R202 YOR 3/2002, r/r TIL 7902 8/2003, w/d 7/2005, to Red Kite, Saint Helens (004) 7/2005, to David Crowther and Bradley McMullan -/2015 for preservation (red roof and stripe at axle level, black around windows, rest in yellow)
  • R203 YOR, Mercedes 405, c/n WEB612001-21-085597, Optare B49F (7115), ex unknown 5/2001, (new to Tillingbourne (203) 9/1997), w/d 7/2005, to Roadcar (203), to Stagecoach (23953), scrapped (maroon roof, red stripe at axle level, black around windows, rest in yellow)
  • J608 SJB, Optare Metrorider, c/n VN1065, Optare B25F (1065), ex Reading Buses (608) 6/2001, (new 8/1991), w/d 10/2004 (red skirt panels, maroon stripe on roof sides, rest yellow)
  • E702 XKR, Scania N112DRB, c/n 1812857, Alexander H47/31F (RH53/4687/1), ex Midland Fox (4152) 8/2001, (new to Maidstone Buses (702) 3/1988, w/d 7/2005; to dealer, presumed scrapped (blue and cream for ex Amberley routes)

2002 (total 1)

  • H811 WKH, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1817618, East Lancs H47/37F (B0107), ex Stagecoach Hull 3/2002, (new to Kingston on Hull (811) 9/1990), w/d 8/2003, to Cedar Coaches, Bedford, to Shoreys, to Chiltern Travel (yellow around windows and doors, maroon stripe below upper windows, above and below lower windows, rest in red)

2003 (total 6)

  • H232 LOM, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1818025, Alexander H45/31F (RH78/3389/26), ex unknown 4/2003, (new to West Midlands PTE (3232) 10/1990), w/d 7/2005; to First Leeds (36932), scrapped (red roof, around upper windows and below lower windows, maroon stripe above lower windows, res in yellow)
  • H235 LOM, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1818029, Alexander H45/31F (RH78/3389/29), ex unknown 4/2003, (new to West Midlands PTE (3235) 11/1990), w/d 7/2005; to First Leeds (36935), scrapped (Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)
  • H236 LOM, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1818028, Alexander H45/31F (RH78/3389/30), ex unknown 4/2003, (new to West Midlands PTE (3236) 11/1990), w/d 7/2005; to First Leeds (36936), scrapped (Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)
  • H238 LOM, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1818024, Alexander H45/31F (RH78/3389/32), ex unknown 4/2003, (new to West Midlands PTE (3238) 11/1990), w/d 7/2005; to First Leeds (36938), scrapped (Leeds City Transport green and eau-de-nil)
  • H246 LOM, Scania N113DRB, c/n 1817999, Alexander H45/31F (RH78/3389/40), ex unknown 4/2003, (new to West Midlands PTE (3246) 11/1990), w/d 7/2005; to First Leeds (36946), scrapped (red upper and skirt panels, maroon stripe at wheel-arch level, rest yellow)
  • G619 CEF, Leyland LX2R11C15Z4R, c/n LX1421, Leyland B49F, ex Ensignbus 12/2003, (new to Cleveland Transit (13) 11/1989), to Cherry, Bootle 7/2005 (red skirt panels, maroon stripe on roof sides, rest yellow)

2004 (total 1)

  • YN 54 VLE, BMC 1100, c/n 200022, BMC B40F, ex unknown 11/2004, (new to Cooper, Killamarsh 10/2004), w/d 11/2004, to Mulleys Motorways

Total buses = 350, with 23 survivors (JWU 222F, CCK 368, 5280 NW, LDS 341A, ALM 60B, CUV 208C, ECK 885E, NMY 655E, FTF 702F, LWB 377P, MGE 183P, PSJ 825R, RND 882X, FWH 461Y, A101 SUU, A102 SUU, A103 SUU, C101 CUL, M73 WYG, M75 WYG, N577 EUG, P441 SWX and R202 YOR).

POSTSCRIPT -- THE 21st CENTURY REPLICA

The sole lowheight Volvo Ailsa, Alexander bodied RTO 1R new to Derby City Transport was reported to be in the Black Prince fleet between 2001 and 2004, during which it was restored to Derby livery and PSV standard, but not used in service. Other sources state it was never owned by the Crowthers. Re-registered PRR 814R, it is now painted in full Black Prince livery of yellow and red as a tribute to the company.

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