Greater Glasgow Buses http://ggb.fotopic.net/ 51 rows en-gb 60 LO 101 - L201 UNS - Leyland Olympian ON2R50C13V3 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1710460.html LO101 is believed to be the last Leyland built Olympian chassis, at least to the Scottish market. New In October 1993, it was sent to Campbell's of Alexandria for storage along with the rest of th batch still in Glasgow. After negotiations with First, it was moved to the GVVT, still only being semi preserved, until its value has depreciated enough for it to be sold into preservation. I have only been able to photograph it over the pits so far, better photos will be added once i have the chance. Wednesday 10 June 2009: LO101 is believed to be the last Leyland built Olympian chassis, at least to the Scottish market. New In October 1993, it was sent to Campbell's of Alexandria for storage along with the rest of th batch still in Glasgow. After negotiations with First, it was moved to the GVVT, still only being semi preserved, until its value has depreciated enough for it to be sold into preservation. I have only been able to photograph it over the pits so far, better photos will be added once i have the chance.

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]]> Wed Jun 10 2009 AH 87 - G531 RDS - Volvo Citybus B10M-50 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1704347.html AH87. a Volvo Citybus new in January 1990, currently at the GVVT. To be broken for parts to restore simmilar AH101. Thursday 28 May 2009: AH87. a Volvo Citybus new in January 1990, currently at the GVVT. To be broken for parts to restore simmilar AH101.

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]]> Thu May 28 2009 AH101 - G545 RDS - Volvo Citybus B10M-50 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1464434.html AH101, a Volvo Citybus new in February 1990, and is both the last Volvo Citybus new to Strathclyde's Buses and the last bus delivered new to Strathclyde's Buses before it's privatisation. Now Preserved at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Having entered preservation a non runner, with serious engine damage and no gearbox, AH101 successfully ran for the first time in preservation on the Sunday 6th July 2008. Sunday 24 February 2008: AH101, a Volvo Citybus new in February 1990, and is both the last Volvo Citybus new to Strathclyde's Buses and the last bus delivered new to Strathclyde's Buses before it's privatisation. Now Preserved at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Having entered preservation a non runner, with serious engine damage and no gearbox, AH101 successfully ran for the first time in preservation on the Sunday 6th July 2008.

AH101 outside its former depot at Parkhead the week after its first run

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]]> Sun Feb 24 2008 A107 - A733 PSU - Volvo Ailsa Mk.3 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1406432.html Volvo Ailsa A107, New in August 1983 to Strathclyde PTE. Under restoration at TPT Beith to 1990's SBL Specification. Photos Courtesy and Copyright Ewan Gray. Sunday 11 November 2007: Volvo Ailsa A107, New in August 1983 to Strathclyde PTE. Under restoration at TPT Beith to 1990's SBL Specification. Photos Courtesy and Copyright Ewan Gray.

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]]> Sun Nov 11 2007 L269 - SGD 271 - Leyland Titan PD2/24 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1389376.html L269, a Leyland PD2 new in June 1959. It operated until 1970 when, like several others of the same batch, it was cut down to a Tow Vehicle, a form which enabled it to see further use with GCT and GGPTE. Photo Copyright and Courtesy Andy McCormack Monday 15 October 2007: L269, a Leyland PD2 new in June 1959. It operated until 1970 when, like several others of the same batch, it was cut down to a Tow Vehicle, a form which enabled it to see further use with GCT and GGPTE. Photo Copyright and Courtesy Andy McCormack

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]]> Mon Oct 15 2007 LN 1 - GGE 156T - Leyland National 10351A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1389357.html Leyland National LN 1, new in Febuary 1979. Glasgow ordered 20 leyland nationals, of which LN1 is the only complete surviving bus. LN18 however still exists and is used on the set of STV's river city. Photo Copyright and Courtest Andy McCormack Monday 15 October 2007: Leyland National LN 1, new in Febuary 1979. Glasgow ordered 20 leyland nationals, of which LN1 is the only complete surviving bus. LN18 however still exists and is used on the set of STV's river city. Photo Copyright and Courtest Andy McCormack

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]]> Mon Oct 15 2007 MB 48 - G386 OGD - MCW Metrobus DR102/72 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1376519.html MCW Metrobus MB 48, new to Strathclyde PTE in August 1989. One of only two glasgow metrobuses known to survive. Photo copyright and courtesy Roy Naylor Monday 24 September 2007: MCW Metrobus MB 48, new to Strathclyde PTE in August 1989. One of only two glasgow metrobuses known to survive. Photo copyright and courtesy Roy Naylor

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]]> Mon Sep 24 2007 LA 510 - XGA 8J - Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1349683.html Leyland Atlantean 510. This vehicle ran with Glasgow Corporation and Greater Glasgow PTE, before being sold off and converted to service the lighting in the clyde tunnel. Photo copyright and courtesy Paul S Redmond. Hillington Photo Copyright and Courtesy Andy McCormack Now Scrapped. Friday 17 August 2007: Leyland Atlantean 510. This vehicle ran with Glasgow Corporation and Greater Glasgow PTE, before being sold off and converted to service the lighting in the clyde tunnel. Photo copyright and courtesy Paul S Redmond. Hillington Photo Copyright and Courtesy Andy McCormack Now Scrapped.

LA510 at Hillington shortly before scrapping. Photo Copyright and Courtesy Andy McCormack

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]]> Fri Aug 17 2007 LO 48 - J137 FYS - Leyland Olympian ON2R50C13Z4 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1315976.html Ex- Strathclyde's Buses LO 48, New in August 1991. This is one of only two All-Leyland Olympians to operate in Glasgow. Now believed to have been scrapped. photo Copyright and Courtesy Grant Thomson Sunday 1 July 2007: Ex- Strathclyde's Buses LO 48, New in August 1991. This is one of only two All-Leyland Olympians to operate in Glasgow. Now believed to have been scrapped. photo Copyright and Courtesy Grant Thomson

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]]> Sun Jul 1 2007 LA 688 - HGD 894L - Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1274829.html Glasgow Atlantean LA688. New to Glasgow Corporation in May 1973 this atlantean is one of the last to feature an open engine bustle. It was up for sale but no buyer materialised so it was scrapped from preservation. The photograph was sent to me a while ago but no copyright details were attached. If this is your photograph please get in touch and i will happily either credit yourself or remove it. In service photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond. Tuesday 8 May 2007: Glasgow Atlantean LA688. New to Glasgow Corporation in May 1973 this atlantean is one of the last to feature an open engine bustle. It was up for sale but no buyer materialised so it was scrapped from preservation. The photograph was sent to me a while ago but no copyright details were attached. If this is your photograph please get in touch and i will happily either credit yourself or remove it. In service photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond.

as LA688 appeared in service. Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond.

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]]> Tue May 8 2007 LA1417 - RDS 606W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1274798.html LA 1417, the last of the seven First Glasgow driver training Atlanteans, which has the same history as the other atlanteans. New in 1980, it was used in service until 1998 when it was converted for use in the driver training fleet. It lasted until 2001 when it was purchased for preservation. It was later scrapped. Tuesday 8 May 2007: LA 1417, the last of the seven First Glasgow driver training Atlanteans, which has the same history as the other atlanteans. New in 1980, it was used in service until 1998 when it was converted for use in the driver training fleet. It lasted until 2001 when it was purchased for preservation. It was later scrapped.

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]]> Tue May 8 2007 LA1400 - RDS 589W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1274793.html Another 1980 Leyland Atlantean which became part of the First Glasgow driver training fleet from 1998-2001. Like LA 1396 it was purchased after withdrawl for preservation but was scrapped. Tuesday 8 May 2007: Another 1980 Leyland Atlantean which became part of the First Glasgow driver training fleet from 1998-2001. Like LA 1396 it was purchased after withdrawl for preservation but was scrapped.

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]]> Tue May 8 2007 LA1396 - RDS 585W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1274786.html LA 1396, delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in 1980. It was selected to become a driver trainer by first and recieved a all red livery with a narrow yellow band and gained the fleet number T1. It operated from knightswood depot until 2001 when it was purchased from preservation along with the rest of the driver training atlanteans. It has now been scrapped. Tuesday 8 May 2007: LA 1396, delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in 1980. It was selected to become a driver trainer by first and recieved a all red livery with a narrow yellow band and gained the fleet number T1. It operated from knightswood depot until 2001 when it was purchased from preservation along with the rest of the driver training atlanteans. It has now been scrapped.

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]]> Tue May 8 2007 AV1 - GGG 300N - Volvo Ailsa Mk.1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1274552.html New into service in March 1975, AV1 was displayed at the scottish motor show the previous year. It is now unique in that it was one of three Volvo Ailsas delivered with peak roof panoramic bodywork, a feature glasgow never repeated again. It is the only one of the three to survive. Since the photo was taken AV1 has been repainted into GGPTE livery. Photo Courtesy and Copyright Andy McCormack Tuesday 8 May 2007: New into service in March 1975, AV1 was displayed at the scottish motor show the previous year. It is now unique in that it was one of three Volvo Ailsas delivered with peak roof panoramic bodywork, a feature glasgow never repeated again. It is the only one of the three to survive. Since the photo was taken AV1 has been repainted into GGPTE livery. Photo Courtesy and Copyright Andy McCormack

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]]> Tue May 8 2007 LA 927 - JUS 774N - Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1273528.html LA 927 delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in June 1975. It was later repainted into PTE2 livery by Trans-Clyde. sold in 1983, this being the time structural problems were being discovered with the Panoramic body framework. Sold to Don's of Dunmow in Essex. it is Under restoration to PTE2 livery. Monday 7 May 2007: LA 927 delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in June 1975. It was later repainted into PTE2 livery by Trans-Clyde. sold in 1983, this being the time structural problems were being discovered with the Panoramic body framework. Sold to Don's of Dunmow in Essex. it is Under restoration to PTE2 livery.

LA 927 has been progressively stripped back over the last few months to the bare aluminium and fibreglass, with a lot of time being spent on the details to ensure the bus is well prepped for primer and paint when the time comes. a view showing the new bumper and pods fitted at the rear, as well as the reinstalled bustle extensions.

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]]> Mon May 7 2007 LA 517 - XGA 15J - Leyland Atlantean PDR1A/1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1271158.html A recent entry into preservation, LA 517 is the missing link between the PDR and AN68 atlanteans. New to Glasgow Corporation in September 1970, it later passed to Greater Glasgow PTE upon its formation before ending up in Wales. Thursday 3 May 2007: A recent entry into preservation, LA 517 is the missing link between the PDR and AN68 atlanteans. New to Glasgow Corporation in September 1970, it later passed to Greater Glasgow PTE upon its formation before ending up in Wales.

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]]> Thu May 3 2007 LA 826 - SGA 709N - Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1226195.html GGPTE LA 826 which was converted by strathclyde regional council to Non-PSV use. This is one of two so treated, the other being LA 832. This has now been scrapped. Wednesday 7 March 2007: GGPTE LA 826 which was converted by strathclyde regional council to Non-PSV use. This is one of two so treated, the other being LA 832. This has now been scrapped.

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]]> Wed Mar 7 2007 LA 352 - KUS 607E - Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1218940.html Glasgow Atlantean LA 352 which is kept at the North West Museum of Road Transport. This vehicle was new to Glasgow Corporation in May 1967. It was with Edwards Travel of Llantwit Fardre until 1998 until purchased for preservation, whilst carrying the registration MUS 281F, another Glasgow Atlantean, which was believed to have been swapped from her days with Beestons of Hadleigh. Thanks are due to Paul Hoskins, the vehicle's owner, who got in touch with me and supplied the photo. In Service Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond. Monday 26 February 2007: Glasgow Atlantean LA 352 which is kept at the North West Museum of Road Transport. This vehicle was new to Glasgow Corporation in May 1967. It was with Edwards Travel of Llantwit Fardre until 1998 until purchased for preservation, whilst carrying the registration MUS 281F, another Glasgow Atlantean, which was believed to have been swapped from her days with Beestons of Hadleigh. Thanks are due to Paul Hoskins, the vehicle's owner, who got in touch with me and supplied the photo. In Service Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond.

as LA352 appeared in service. Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond.

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]]> Mon Feb 26 2007 LA1285 - FSU 102T - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1212221.html LA 1285 which entered service in May 1979. It is also from the first batch of high driving position leyland atlanteans that glasgow recieved. LA 1285 was in preservation after service with first greater glasgow. the vehicle was eventually scrapped. Photos copyright and courtesy Donald Macrae. Sunday 18 February 2007: LA 1285 which entered service in May 1979. It is also from the first batch of high driving position leyland atlanteans that glasgow recieved. LA 1285 was in preservation after service with first greater glasgow. the vehicle was eventually scrapped. Photos copyright and courtesy Donald Macrae.

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]]> Sun Feb 18 2007 LA1221 - XUS 592S - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1212205.html LA 1221, a panoramic leyland atlantean which came from first greater glasgow into preservation. It later went for scrap. Photos copyright and courtesy donald macrae. Sunday 18 February 2007: LA 1221, a panoramic leyland atlantean which came from first greater glasgow into preservation. It later went for scrap. Photos copyright and courtesy donald macrae.

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]]> Sun Feb 18 2007 LA1442 - CUS 297X - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R (Ex- Wheelchair Access) http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1207005.html Ex- Wheelchair Access LA 1442, new in October 1981. This bus was broken up after providing a few spares for other preserved atlanteans such as LA 1443. Photos Copyright and Courtesy Kenneth Hay. Sunday 11 February 2007: Ex- Wheelchair Access LA 1442, new in October 1981. This bus was broken up after providing a few spares for other preserved atlanteans such as LA 1443. Photos Copyright and Courtesy Kenneth Hay.

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]]> Sun Feb 11 2007 C911 - SSN 248S - Volvo Ailsa Mk.1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1206979.html C911, a tayside ailsa new in November 1977, which was hired in after the larkfield fire in 1992, and treated with full orange ends. It has now changed ownership and is to be returned to having tayside sides and an orange front and rear. Sunday 11 February 2007: C911, a tayside ailsa new in November 1977, which was hired in after the larkfield fire in 1992, and treated with full orange ends. It has now changed ownership and is to be returned to having tayside sides and an orange front and rear.

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]]> Sun Feb 11 2007 D258 - SGD 241 - Daimler CVD6 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1206016.html Daimler CVD6 D258, a daimler CVD6 new in November 1959. It is one of the standard legnth CVD6s, now at The Transport Preservation Trust, Beith. Photos copyright and courtesy John Kennedy. Saturday 10 February 2007: Daimler CVD6 D258, a daimler CVD6 new in November 1959. It is one of the standard legnth CVD6s, now at The Transport Preservation Trust, Beith. Photos copyright and courtesy John Kennedy.

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]]> Sat Feb 10 2007 LA 389 - MUS 274F - Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1194030.html LA 389, new to Glasgow Corporation in November 1967, later passing to Greater Glasgow PTE then to Wilson's Coaches. Inservice Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond. Now scrapped. Friday 26 January 2007: LA 389, new to Glasgow Corporation in November 1967, later passing to Greater Glasgow PTE then to Wilson's Coaches. Inservice Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond. Now scrapped.

as LA389 appeared in service. Photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond.

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]]> Fri Jan 26 2007 AH 72 - G700 PNS - Volvo Citybus B10M-50 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1179898.html AH 72, a Volvo Citybus New in December 1989 to Strathclyde's Buses. Previously in preservation it has made a startling return to service with DJ International for use in one of their school contracts. Photo courtesy Kenneth Hay. DJ International photos taken at GVVT open day 2009 Copyright Sean Moriarty. Monday 8 January 2007: AH 72, a Volvo Citybus New in December 1989 to Strathclyde's Buses. Previously in preservation it has made a startling return to service with DJ International for use in one of their school contracts. Photo courtesy Kenneth Hay. DJ International photos taken at GVVT open day 2009 Copyright Sean Moriarty.

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]]> Mon Jan 8 2007 LA 1 - FYS 998 - Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1178956.html Atlantean LA1, one of the first production atlanteans delivered in December 1958 to Glasgow Corporation Transport, at the Glasgow Museum of Transport. Sunday 7 January 2007: Atlantean LA1, one of the first production atlanteans delivered in December 1958 to Glasgow Corporation Transport, at the Glasgow Museum of Transport.

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]]> Sun Jan 7 2007 B92 - EGA 79 - Albion Venturer CX37 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1178941.html 1949 albion venturer CX37 at Glasgow Museum of Transport, the only Glasgow Corporation Albion Venturer to survive. Sunday 7 January 2007: 1949 albion venturer CX37 at Glasgow Museum of Transport, the only Glasgow Corporation Albion Venturer to survive.

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]]> Sun Jan 7 2007 L405 - SGD 407 - Leyland Titan PD3/2 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1176157.html L405, A Leyland Titan PD3 new to Glasgow Corporation in November 1960, under restoration in essex. Photos Courtesy and Copyright Ross Stewart. Thursday 4 January 2007: L405, A Leyland Titan PD3 new to Glasgow Corporation in November 1960, under restoration in essex. Photos Courtesy and Copyright Ross Stewart.

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]]> Thu Jan 4 2007 M89 - E186 BNS - MCW Metrorider http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172369.html M89 a wide long wheelbase Metrorider delivered to Strathclyde's Buses in June 1988. Later Passed to GCT Comlaw as GM47, then to Kelvin Central/ First Kelvin. Later passed to Strathtay. Sunday 31 December 2006: M89 a wide long wheelbase Metrorider delivered to Strathclyde's Buses in June 1988. Later Passed to GCT Comlaw as GM47, then to Kelvin Central/ First Kelvin. Later passed to Strathtay.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1448 - CUS 302X - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172336.html LA 1448 glasgow's second last atlantean, after the last, LA 1449, was scrapped. Delivered in October 1981 in Trans-Clyde livery, it operated on the last day of Glasgow Atlantean service on the 6th June 1998. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 1448 glasgow's second last atlantean, after the last, LA 1449, was scrapped. Delivered in October 1981 in Trans-Clyde livery, it operated on the last day of Glasgow Atlantean service on the 6th June 1998.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1443 - UGB 196W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172331.html LA 1443, a Leyland Atlantean Delivered in May 1981 to Trans-Clyde. under restoration to Trans-Clyde Livery. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 1443, a Leyland Atlantean Delivered in May 1981 to Trans-Clyde. under restoration to Trans-Clyde Livery.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1440 - UGB 193W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R (Ex- Wheelchair Access) http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172324.html Leyland Atlantean LA 1440 delivered new to Trans-Clyde PTE in May 1981. one of four atlanteans converted by strathclyde pte to wheelchair access vehicles. Rebuilt to it's current standard layout afterwards. Also later ran into a low bridge, resulting in a rebuild with a flush destination screen. Sunday 31 December 2006: Leyland Atlantean LA 1440 delivered new to Trans-Clyde PTE in May 1981. one of four atlanteans converted by strathclyde pte to wheelchair access vehicles. Rebuilt to it's current standard layout afterwards. Also later ran into a low bridge, resulting in a rebuild with a flush destination screen.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1416 - RDS 605W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R (ex driver trainer) http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172319.html LA 1416, A Leyland Atlantean delivered new in November 1980. A former First Glasgow driver trainer, under restoration to Strathclyde Transport livery. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 1416, A Leyland Atlantean delivered new in November 1980. A former First Glasgow driver trainer, under restoration to Strathclyde Transport livery.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1408 - RDS 597W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172315.html Atlantean LA 1408, delivered in October 1980. It later went on to become one of the last Glasgow Atlanteans in Service. Now at The Transport Preservation Trust, Beith. Sunday 31 December 2006: Atlantean LA 1408, delivered in October 1980. It later went on to become one of the last Glasgow Atlanteans in Service. Now at The Transport Preservation Trust, Beith.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1399 - RDS 588W - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172313.html LA 1399, a First Glasgow driver trainer. Delivered in October 1980 as a standard service bus, it was later converted by First Glasgow as a Driver Trainer. It and the rest of the Atlantean Driver Trainers were replaced in 2001 by Ex-Central Leyland Tigers. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 1399, a First Glasgow driver trainer. Delivered in October 1980 as a standard service bus, it was later converted by First Glasgow as a Driver Trainer. It and the rest of the Atlantean Driver Trainers were replaced in 2001 by Ex-Central Leyland Tigers.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1324 - LSU 381V - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R (Rebuild) http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172307.html LA 1324, New in December 1979. A vehicle rebuilt by Strathclyde PTE with additional framework and short bay windows on the lower deck in an effort to combat structural problems in the panoramic body design. Was transferred by First Greater Glasgow eventually ending up with First United Welsh Coaches in Wales along with a number of other Ex- Glasgow Atlanteans. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 1324, New in December 1979. A vehicle rebuilt by Strathclyde PTE with additional framework and short bay windows on the lower deck in an effort to combat structural problems in the panoramic body design. Was transferred by First Greater Glasgow eventually ending up with First United Welsh Coaches in Wales along with a number of other Ex- Glasgow Atlanteans.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA1204 - XUS 575S - Leyland Atlantean AN68A/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172305.html LA1204, a Leyland Atlantean new in October 1977 to Greater Glasgow PTE. Sold and converted to Non-PSV form by Strathclyde's Buses. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA1204, a Leyland Atlantean new in October 1977 to Greater Glasgow PTE. Sold and converted to Non-PSV form by Strathclyde's Buses.

LA1204, with its front end back on, including new fibreglass corner section. It tuns out this is yet another atlantean to have had a serious crash in its life, having had a new front end fitted in SBL days

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA 917 - JGA 199N - Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172302.html LA 917 delivered in May 1975 as a standard service bus to Greater Glasgow PTE. Later converted to a playbus by Strathclyde PTE. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 917 delivered in May 1975 as a standard service bus to Greater Glasgow PTE. Later converted to a playbus by Strathclyde PTE.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA 907 - JGA 189N - Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172292.html Panoramic Atlantean LA 907, restored as delivered in May 1975 to Greater Glasgow PTE. This bus was one of a number Atlanteans sold to Don's of Dunmow, one of which, LA 927 is also in preservation. Sunday 31 December 2006: Panoramic Atlantean LA 907, restored as delivered in May 1975 to Greater Glasgow PTE. This bus was one of a number Atlanteans sold to Don's of Dunmow, one of which, LA 927 is also in preservation.

now with foglights reinstalled.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA 697 - HGD 903L - Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R DD http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172290.html LA 697, delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in June 1973. LA 697 was the first Atlantean delivered new in GGPTE livery. It later went on to become a driver trainer based from knightswood depot until replaced by the RDS-W atlantean driver trainers. In service photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond. All others Copyright Sean Moriarty Sunday 31 December 2006: LA 697, delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in June 1973. LA 697 was the first Atlantean delivered new in GGPTE livery. It later went on to become a driver trainer based from knightswood depot until replaced by the RDS-W atlantean driver trainers. In service photo Copyright and Courtesy Paul S Redmond. All others Copyright Sean Moriarty

with GG logos and signage freshly applied. LA697 and LA907, the first time two PTE1 liveried buses have been together in Glasgow in well over 20 years.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 LA 320 - GYS 896D - Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172285.html LA320, delivered new in September 1966 to Glasgow Corporation. Passed to GGPTE, and eventually ended up as an open topper with Guide Friday before preservation and restoration to Glasgow Corporation Colours. Sunday 31 December 2006: LA320, delivered new in September 1966 to Glasgow Corporation. Passed to GGPTE, and eventually ended up as an open topper with Guide Friday before preservation and restoration to Glasgow Corporation Colours.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 AV8 - MGE 183P - Volvo Ailsa Mk.1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172241.html Volvo Ailsa AV8, one of glasgow's early ailsas with Panoramic windows, delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in December 1975. Sunday 31 December 2006: Volvo Ailsa AV8, one of glasgow's early ailsas with Panoramic windows, delivered new to Greater Glasgow PTE in December 1975.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 A111 - A737 PSU - Volvo Ailsa Mk.3 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172217.html Volvo Ailsa Mk.3, previously in preservation in Birmingham, although now understood to have been converted into a mobile canteen. Photos taken at SVBM open weekend 2006. Sunday 31 December 2006: Volvo Ailsa Mk.3, previously in preservation in Birmingham, although now understood to have been converted into a mobile canteen. Photos taken at SVBM open weekend 2006.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 A109 - A735 PSU - Volvo Ailsa Mk.3 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172212.html Volvo Ailsa mk.3 A109 Ex- First Glasgow. Now at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust. Sunday 31 December 2006: Volvo Ailsa mk.3 A109 Ex- First Glasgow. Now at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 A350 - SGD 500 - AEC Regent V http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172135.html A350, a AEC Regent 5. Sunday 31 December 2006: A350, a AEC Regent 5.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 D217 - FYS 999 - Daimler CVD6 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172101.html Daimler CVD6 D217 delivered new in March 1958. Glasgow's only 30 foot Daimler CVD6. Sunday 31 December 2006: Daimler CVD6 D217 delivered new in March 1958. Glasgow's only 30 foot Daimler CVD6.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 L446 - SGD 448 - Leyland Titan PD3/2 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1172085.html L446, a front entrance Leyland PD3 delivered new to Glasgow Corporation in October 1961. L446 has now been repainted into the GCT livery it carried from new. Sunday 31 December 2006: L446, a front entrance Leyland PD3 delivered new to Glasgow Corporation in October 1961. L446 has now been repainted into the GCT livery it carried from new.

looking much better in the corporation colours it was new in.

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]]> Sun Dec 31 2006 L163 - SGD 65 - Leyland Titan PD2/24 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1171594.html Complimenting L108 at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is another vehicle of the same model- with a roof, of course..... Saturday 30 December 2006: Complimenting L108 at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is another vehicle of the same model- with a roof, of course.....

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]]> Sat Dec 30 2006 L108 - FYS 8 - Leyland Titan PD2/24 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1171588.html L108 Converted to open top form after an encounter with a bridge in GGPTE days.... Saturday 30 December 2006: L108 Converted to open top form after an encounter with a bridge in GGPTE days....

just back from the SVBM with a repaint just back from the SVBM with a repaint

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]]> Sat Dec 30 2006 AR292 - BUS 181 - AEC Regent Tow http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1171570.html AEC Regent Tow Vehicle AR 292, Cut down from double deck form. Saturday 30 December 2006: AEC Regent Tow Vehicle AR 292, Cut down from double deck form.

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]]> Sat Dec 30 2006 111 - GE 2446 - Leyland Titan TD1 http://ggb.fotopic.net/c1171546.html Leyland Titan TD1, Restored for the Glasgow Centenary in 1994. Saturday 30 December 2006: Leyland Titan TD1, Restored for the Glasgow Centenary in 1994.

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