The ECW bodied Bristol VR was fitted with a Leyland 501 engine when new and delivered to PMT in 02/1978, while the Leyland Titan is a rare OPD2/1, denoting an overseas chassis, new to PMT in 12/1949 and re-bodied with a Northern Counties lowbridge body in 1954. They are seen here contrasting at the 'Alf Tunstall Classic Vehicle Memorial Rally', Kingsley & Froghall Station, on the Churnet Valley Railway, on 09/06/2013. © Peter Steel 2013.

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This rare OPD2/1, denoting an overseas chassis, was new to PMT in 12/1949 and re-bodied in 1954 with a 1951 Northern Counties lowbridge body taken from a pre-war Leyland Titan TD4 that was new numbered L59 and registered DVT903. The export order was cancelled and the bus was supplied new fitted with a Weymann body. arriving in to Crewe Bus Station during a rally and running day, that was based at Crewe Heritage Centre, on 05/04/2009. Services were operated around the local area. PMT operated in to Crewe lasting into First ownership.

The camera being a Pentax MZ-M with the film being a FujiChrome Colourslide.

I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 2009.

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