Fluidr / chucklebuster's "Embling, Guyhirn" set

1539. LHG 439T: Modeldart t/a Nottingham Omnibus, Hucknall

N 22 B 2.3K C 0 E Apr 1, 1994 F Jun 28, 2020

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Nottingham Omnibus 1539 is a Bristol VRT/SL3/501 with full height bodywork by Eastern Coach Works. New in 1978 as Ribble 1439, it passed to Kelvin Central (no. 1795) in 1992 and came to Nottingham Omnibus when it started up in 1993. When Nottingham Omnibus closed in 1994, it was acquired by Kime, Folkingham and reregistered SJI 6569. It passed to Embling, Guyhirn in 1999.

Tags: LHG439T Nottingham Omnibus Modeldart Bristol VRT ECW Ribble Kelvin Central Kimes Embling SJI6569

280. SCN 280S: Busways

N 13 B 1.2K C 0 E May 1, 1993 F Nov 17, 2022

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South Shields Busways 280 is painted in a special livery to advertise the SuperSaver range of bus tickets. It is a Leyland Atlantean AN68A/2R with Alexander bodywork, new to Tyne & Wear PTE in 1978.

It later saw service with Wilson, Carnwath and Embling, Guyhirn.

Tags: SCN280S Tyne Wear PTE Busways South Shields Leyland Atlantean Alexander Wilsons Emblings

526. WKH 526X: East Yorkshire

N 19 B 2.5K C 1 E Jan 1, 1984 F Oct 27, 2020

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The opening of the Humber Bridge created new opportunities for excursions from one side of the river to the other, including a spectacular ride over the bridge. In this view, two East Yorkshire Bristol VRs are setting off from Cleethorpes pier on the return journey to the Hull area. the leading bus is 526, a VRT/SL3/6LXB with standard Eastern Coach Works bodywork, new in 1981.

Withdrawn in 2000, it passed to Moxon, Oldcotes, moving to Embling, Guyhirn in 2005 before being acquired for preservation and restoration to original condition.

Tags: WKH526X East Yorkshire Bristol VRT ECW Cleethorpes Moxon Emblings

561. BKE 861T: Hastings & District

N 16 B 2.0K C 0 E Sep 1, 1987 F Mar 26, 2022

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Hastings & District 561 is a Bristol VRT/SL3/6LXB with Eastern Coach Works bodywork. New in 1979 as Maidstone & District 5861, it was transferred to Hastings & District in 1983.

Acquired by Guide Friday in 1989, it was converted to open-top and put to work on the York tour. It passed to Top Line, York in 2002 and was with Bennett, Kilwinning during 2004-5. It was acquired by Embling (Judd's), Guyhirn in 2005

Tags: BKE861T Maidstone Hastings District Bristol VRT ECW Guide Friday Top Line Bennett Embling Judd's

A320 HFP: Embling, Guyhirn

N 13 B 1.9K C 0 E Oct 28, 2020 F Oct 28, 2020

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Embling's A320 HFP is calling into Derby bus station. It is a Bova EL28/581 with Duple Calypso coachwork, which was new to Park's, Hamilton in 1984.

Tags: A320HFP Emblings Bova Duple Calypso Derby Park's