New to Southern Vectis(864), in 08/1971, as a standard RE, and having been converted to open-top by Southern Vectis, it operated as the Shanklin Pony. It later entered preservation at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum but then crossed the water and operated with Mendip Mule. It entered preservation for a second time and I last saw this far away from 'home' at the Town & District Transport Trust’s Great Harwood Bus Rally & Running Day on 16/09/2018. Having lost 'Mendip Mule' branding it now carries Midland Vectis fleetnames although the name 'Eric' remains. It is seen here at Rowsley South Station during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. I had a run on this a little earlier. Lovely! © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Southern Vectis(864), in 08/1971, as a standard RE, and having been converted to open-top by Southern Vectis, it operated as the Shanklin Pony. It later entered preservation at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum but then crossed the water and operated with Mendip Mule. It entered preservation for a second time and I last saw this far away from 'home' at the Town & District Transport Trust’s Great Harwood Bus Rally & Running Day on 16/09/2018. Having lost 'Mendip Mule' branding it now carries Midland Vectis fleetnames although the name 'Eric' remains. It is seen here at Rowsley South Station during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. It was about to depart for Chatsworth House and Bakewell. Lovely! © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Ulsterbus, in 12/1982, this former Ulsterbus icon is seen here on display at Rowsley South Station, during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to West Yorkshire in 03/1968, this very nice RE had undergone extensive restoration during 2018. It is seen here on display at Rowsley South Station, during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. © Peter Steel 2024.

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New to Trent, in 05/1974, this smart RE is seen here on display at Rowsley South Station, during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. Several NBC companies took these fine vehicles including Ribble and North Western. © Peter Steel 2024.

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