47 years of bus photography
Historic Dockyard Chatham Rally, April 8 2007
8th April 2006

Fresh out of the camera - a first view of one of the biggest transport rallies in the country.
The Chatham Historic Dockyard two-day Easter festival includes steam engines, steam freight workings, cars, buses, lorries, coaches, bikes, motorbikes, steam ships, steam rollers, trucks, militaria.... even helicopters.
Make a date to go next year!
(PLEASE NOTE - THIS COLLECTION IS STILL BEING EDITED)

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         D 9079 - a 1913 Aveling and Porter convertible tractor that saw service in Belgium during the First World War. It was converted to a showman's vehicle in 1966.
D 9079 - a 1913 Aveling and Porter convertible tractor that saw service in Belgium during the First World War. It was converted to a showman's vehicle in 1966.
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2007-04-08 22:37:23
         T 8750 - a 1917 Foden Wagon in Devon County Council colours
T 8750 - a 1917 Foden Wagon in Devon County Council colours
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2007-04-08 22:38:14
         T 8750 - a 1917 Foden Wagon in Devon County Council colours, RG 1417, a 1930 Sentinel DG6, and YH 5763, a 1927 Super Sentinel
T 8750 - a 1917 Foden Wagon in Devon County Council colours, RG 1417, a 1930 Sentinel DG6, and YH 5763, a 1927 Super Sentinel
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2007-04-08 22:37:55
        GF 212 - 1929 Commer restored as a runner after 5,000 hours of work
GF 212 - 1929 Commer restored as a runner after 5,000 hours of work
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2007-04-08 22:41:48
       AA 5014 - 1912 Wallis and Steevens
AA 5014 - 1912 Wallis and Steevens "Wallis Oil Bath Tractor"
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2007-04-08 22:38:20
       AA 5014 - admiring glances for the 1912 Wallis and Steevens
AA 5014 - admiring glances for the 1912 Wallis and Steevens "Wallis Oil Bath Tractor"
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2007-04-08 22:38:29
       BH 9624 - 1922 Aveling and Porter Road Roller
BH 9624 - 1922 Aveling and Porter Road Roller
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2007-04-08 23:38:27
       BH 9624 - 1922 Aveling and Porter Road Roller in the colours of Henry Thorn
BH 9624 - 1922 Aveling and Porter Road Roller in the colours of Henry Thorn
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2007-04-08 22:40:32
       BL 5148 - a 1916 Ford T light van
BL 5148 - a 1916 Ford T light van
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2007-04-08 23:59:47
       BW 6179 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter road roller masks TD 264, a 1912 Burrell convertible traction engine
BW 6179 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter road roller masks TD 264, a 1912 Burrell convertible traction engine
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2007-04-08 22:40:48
       BW 6179 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter road roller, and festival organiser, Bill Fowler (in yellow safety jacket)
BW 6179 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter road roller, and festival organiser, Bill Fowler (in yellow safety jacket)
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2007-04-08 23:44:09
       FO 5654, a motorised tricycle
FO 5654, a motorised tricycle
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2007-04-08 22:43:51
       LF 3398, a de Dion Bouton
LF 3398, a de Dion Bouton
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2007-04-08 23:37:45
       ME 2103 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter 10-ton steam roller
ME 2103 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter 10-ton steam roller
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2007-04-08 22:36:48
       ME 2103 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter road roller passes the dockyard Shire horses providing a 2hp bus service around the dockyard
ME 2103 - a 1922 Aveling and Porter road roller passes the dockyard Shire horses providing a 2hp bus service around the dockyard
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2007-04-08 23:40:41
       NO 1449 - a Fowler steamer
NO 1449 - a Fowler steamer
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2007-04-08 22:37:42
       OU 5185, a road roller
OU 5185, a road roller
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2007-04-08 23:39:40
       PW 5981 - 1925 Burrell traction engine
PW 5981 - 1925 Burrell traction engine
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2007-04-08 22:41:00
       PW 5981 - 1925 Burrell traction engine
PW 5981 - 1925 Burrell traction engine
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2007-04-08 23:38:52
       RG 1417 - a 1930 Sentinel DG6 and YH 5763, a 1927 Super Sentinel
RG 1417 - a 1930 Sentinel DG6 and YH 5763, a 1927 Super Sentinel
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2007-04-08 22:38:08
       TD 264, a 1912 Burrell convertible traction engine
TD 264, a 1912 Burrell convertible traction engine
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2007-04-08 23:41:28
       YH 5763, a 1927 Super Sentinel
YH 5763, a 1927 Super Sentinel
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2007-04-08 23:41:16
      BKV 85 - a Riley Lynx 12/4
BKV 85 - a Riley Lynx 12/4
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2007-04-08 23:37:55
      CKL 941 - 1936 Bedford WLG cattle truck
CKL 941 - 1936 Bedford WLG cattle truck
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2007-04-08 22:41:13
      CKL 941 - 1936 Bedford WLG cattle truck
CKL 941 - 1936 Bedford WLG cattle truck
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2007-04-08 22:41:37
      CSU 620 - a Morris-Commercial milk contractor's truck
CSU 620 - a Morris-Commercial milk contractor's truck
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2007-04-08 22:34:00
      DAN 774 - Tilling Stevens army lorry with HMS Gannet as a backcloth
DAN 774 - Tilling Stevens army lorry with HMS Gannet as a backcloth
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2007-04-08 23:52:38
      LUI 7715 - Albany car kitted out for wedding transport
LUI 7715 - Albany car kitted out for wedding transport
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2007-04-09 00:03:50
     RVW 31W - a Pilgrim Bulldog kit car
RVW 31W - a Pilgrim Bulldog kit car
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2007-04-09 00:02:12
    3883 RN - Morris Commercial in the Royal Navy display area
3883 RN - Morris Commercial in the Royal Navy display area
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2007-04-08 23:48:11
    3883 RN - Morris Commercial in the Royal Navy display area
3883 RN - Morris Commercial in the Royal Navy display area
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2007-04-08 23:49:43
   198 EMJ - Karrier builder's open truck
198 EMJ - Karrier builder's open truck
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2007-04-08 22:35:26
   224 DUL - Scammell living van tug unit belonging to Joe Daws of Faversham. The lorry is named Lady Boadicea.
224 DUL - Scammell living van tug unit belonging to Joe Daws of Faversham. The lorry is named Lady Boadicea.
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2007-04-08 22:39:00
   224 DUL, a Scammell living van transporter
224 DUL, a Scammell living van transporter
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2007-04-08 23:57:50
  AKE 131J, a Mercedes Unimog 4x4 being used as a showman's tractor
AKE 131J, a Mercedes Unimog 4x4 being used as a showman's tractor
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2007-04-08 23:57:40
  DAX 327K (a re-registration) and M125 YAR, both Cobra kit cars
DAX 327K (a re-registration) and M125 YAR, both Cobra kit cars
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2007-04-09 00:03:06
  DKK 85Y
DKK 85Y
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2007-04-09 00:00:21
  JKM 656Y, a Cobra kit-car
JKM 656Y, a Cobra kit-car
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2007-04-09 00:03:18
 C7 PCD (a Superlight R) and R400 NOT (thought to be an R400), being variations of the Cosworth Seven
C7 PCD (a Superlight R) and R400 NOT (thought to be an R400), being variations of the Cosworth Seven
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2007-04-09 00:00:45
 P414 LTP - a normal control Volvo tractor unit linked to a traveller's van
P414 LTP - a normal control Volvo tractor unit linked to a traveller's van
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2007-04-08 23:55:18
 Q383 FRU
Q383 FRU
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2007-04-09 00:02:24
 Q710 PWS - Ford Cobra
Q710 PWS - Ford Cobra
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2007-04-09 00:00:31
 Q976 KKL - a 1953 Henschel road roller
Q976 KKL - a 1953 Henschel road roller
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2007-04-08 22:37:09
 Q976 KKL - a 1953 Henschel road roller
Q976 KKL - a 1953 Henschel road roller
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2007-04-08 22:39:57
 Q976 KKL - a 1953 Henschel road roller
Q976 KKL - a 1953 Henschel road roller
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2007-04-08 23:39:22

"44 RN 29" / YGX 844S
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2007-04-08 22:45:33
AB 6938 - Ford T light van
AB 6938 - Ford T light van
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2007-04-08 22:34:00
Achilles, a Barclay 0-4-0ST
Achilles, a Barclay 0-4-0ST
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2007-04-08 23:35:40
AEC Regal badge
AEC Regal badge
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2007-04-08 23:30:38
Albany
Albany
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2007-04-09 00:03:36
Appleby, Conisholme N539OFE is a Scania K113CRB with C49Ft by Irizar
Appleby, Conisholme N539OFE is a Scania K113CRB with C49Ft by Irizar
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2007-04-09 00:15:23
Austin logo
Austin logo
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2007-04-08 22:42:01
Austin logo on wartime truck
Austin logo on wartime truck
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2007-04-08 23:53:30
Barrel organ
Barrel organ
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2007-04-08 22:44:17
BRA manufacturer's badge
BRA manufacturer's badge
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2007-04-09 00:05:42
Burtoncar badge
Burtoncar badge
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2007-04-09 00:01:30
Chatham & District - The rear number plate has already arrived
Chatham & District - The rear number plate has already arrived
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2007-04-08 23:03:14
Chatham & District-liveried Leyland Titan belonging to Nu-Venture, Aylesford
Chatham & District-liveried Leyland Titan belonging to Nu-Venture, Aylesford
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2007-04-08 23:02:31
Chatham and District - now the sole surviving member of the fleet could be on its way back. The Friends of Chatham & District are hoping to raise £100,000 to restore GKE 68 to pristine condition.
Chatham and District - now the sole surviving member of the fleet could be on its way back. The Friends of Chatham & District are hoping to raise £100,000 to restore GKE 68 to pristine condition.
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2007-04-08 23:02:48
Citroen
Citroen
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2007-04-09 00:00:54
Citroen
Citroen
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2007-04-09 00:01:00
Citroen - Lomax logos
Citroen - Lomax logos
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2007-04-09 00:04:41
Commer bonnet logo
Commer bonnet logo
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2007-04-08 22:42:18
Devon General SN 839 (XTA 839), an Albion Nimbus with Willowbrook body
Devon General SN 839 (XTA 839), an Albion Nimbus with Willowbrook body
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2007-04-08 23:06:28
East Kent FFN 446
East Kent FFN 446
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2007-04-09 00:16:30
East Kent FFN 446
East Kent FFN 446
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2007-04-09 00:16:41
East Kent FFN 446, a Beadle-Leyland chassisless coach
East Kent FFN 446, a Beadle-Leyland chassisless coach
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2007-04-08 23:05:28
East Kent FFN 446, a Beadle-Leyland chassisless coach
East Kent FFN 446, a Beadle-Leyland chassisless coach
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2007-04-08 23:05:39
Eastern National 2102 (LEV917), a Leyland Titan PD1/1 with Leyland/Alexander body converted to OH59R in 1958 and withdrawn in 1965. It was new to City Coach fleet, later passing to Westcliff-on-Sea before joining the Eastern National fleet. Alongside is Jersey Motor Transport 24 (SV 6107), originally registered J 1199 . It was a 1931 Leyland TD1/Leyland L48R.
Eastern National 2102 (LEV917), a Leyland Titan PD1/1 with Leyland/Alexander body converted to OH59R in 1958 and withdrawn in 1965. It was new to City Coach fleet, later passing to Westcliff-on-Sea before joining the Eastern National fleet. Alongside is Jersey Motor Transport 24 (SV 6107), originally registered J 1199 . It was a 1931 Leyland TD1/Leyland L48R.
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2007-04-08 23:03:54
Ford, Althorne V863 PPU
Ford, Althorne V863 PPU
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2007-04-09 00:11:32
Francis-Barnett logo on a Coventry-built motorbike.
Francis-Barnett logo on a Coventry-built motorbike.
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2007-04-08 23:45:44
Guided torpedo used to attack submarines
Guided torpedo used to attack submarines
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2007-04-08 22:45:22
HMS Cavalier, the last surviving Second World War destroyer
HMS Cavalier, the last surviving Second World War destroyer
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2007-04-08 22:46:05
Jeffs, Helmdon Y809YBC is an Iveco 391E.12.35 with Beulas C49Ft bodywork
Jeffs, Helmdon Y809YBC is an Iveco 391E.12.35 with Beulas C49Ft bodywork
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2007-04-09 00:12:00
Karrier bonnet badge
Karrier bonnet badge
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2007-04-08 22:35:34
London Transport DM 999 (GHV 999N)
London Transport DM 999 (GHV 999N)
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2007-04-08 23:04:06
London Transport GS 15 and Devon General SN 839 (XTA 839), an Albion Nimbus/Willowbrook B31F
London Transport GS 15 and Devon General SN 839 (XTA 839), an Albion Nimbus/Willowbrook B31F
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2007-04-08 23:08:08
London Transport RF 489 (MXX 466), a 1953 AEC Regal IV/MCW saloon
London Transport RF 489 (MXX 466), a 1953 AEC Regal IV/MCW saloon
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2007-04-08 23:06:41
Maidstone & District 5385 (LKP 385P) is an Ailsa with Alexander bodywork
Maidstone & District 5385 (LKP 385P) is an Ailsa with Alexander bodywork
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2007-04-08 23:04:17
Maidstone & District CO 252 (OKP 980), a Beadle-Leyland Chassisless coach, and Lodge Coaches MJB 481, a 1956 Bedford SBG with a Duple Vega body, a style that was once seen in every town in the land.
Maidstone & District CO 252 (OKP 980), a Beadle-Leyland Chassisless coach, and Lodge Coaches MJB 481, a 1956 Bedford SBG with a Duple Vega body, a style that was once seen in every town in the land.
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2007-04-08 23:06:01
Maidstone & District CO 252 (OKP 980), a Beadle-Leyland Chassisless coach, makes its first return to Kent for decades.
Maidstone & District CO 252 (OKP 980), a Beadle-Leyland Chassisless coach, makes its first return to Kent for decades.
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2007-04-08 23:07:07
Maidstone & District DL 58 (558 LKP) and 3448 (EKJ 448K) are both preserved and used on normal days as customer transport in the Historic Dockyard Chatham
Maidstone & District DL 58 (558 LKP) and 3448 (EKJ 448K) are both preserved and used on normal days as customer transport in the Historic Dockyard Chatham
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2007-04-09 00:14:57
Maidstone and District logo
Maidstone and District logo
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2007-04-08 23:30:24
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
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1999-11-30 00:00:00
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
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2007-04-08 23:28:46
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
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2007-04-08 23:29:09
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
Maidstone and District OR 1 (HKL 819), a 1946 Beadle-bodied AEC Regal I converted to open top in 1957
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2007-04-08 23:29:27
Marshall traction engine
Marshall traction engine
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2007-04-08 23:39:05
Miniature steam wagons trundle through the dockyard during one of the Concours d'Elegances
Miniature steam wagons trundle through the dockyard during one of the Concours d'Elegances
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2007-04-08 23:41:35
Miniature steam wagons trundle through the dockyard during one of the Concours d'Elegances
Miniature steam wagons trundle through the dockyard during one of the Concours d'Elegances
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2007-04-08 23:41:53
Miniature steam wagons trundle through the dockyard during one of the Concours d'Elegances
Miniature steam wagons trundle through the dockyard during one of the Concours d'Elegances
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2007-04-08 23:43:41
Morris Commercial
Morris Commercial
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2007-04-08 23:49:49
Morris Commercial - rudimentary facilities in the cab
Morris Commercial - rudimentary facilities in the cab
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2007-04-08 23:50:27
Nu Venture G614 CEF was new as Cleveland Transit 14, and later became Stagecoach 29614.
Nu Venture G614 CEF was new as Cleveland Transit 14, and later became Stagecoach 29614.
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2007-04-08 23:06:48
Parcel carriers - but where's the boy in his brown baker's top?
Parcel carriers - but where's the boy in his brown baker's top?
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2007-04-08 23:46:39
RM 1993 (ALD 993B) as Southampton 403, RMC 1453 (453 CLT) and RM 275 (WLT 275)
RM 1993 (ALD 993B) as Southampton 403, RMC 1453 (453 CLT) and RM 275 (WLT 275)
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2007-04-08 23:31:46
RM 1993 (ALD 993B) as Southampton 403, RMC 1453 (453 CLT) and RM 275 (WLT 275)
RM 1993 (ALD 993B) as Southampton 403, RMC 1453 (453 CLT) and RM 275 (WLT 275)
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2007-04-08 23:31:50
RT  191 (HLW 178), a Weymann roof-box RT
RT 191 (HLW 178), a Weymann roof-box RT
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2007-04-08 23:28:38
RT  191 (HLW 178), a Weymann roof-box RT, and RT 4139 (LUC 488), which had developed a flat front offside tyre
RT 191 (HLW 178), a Weymann roof-box RT, and RT 4139 (LUC 488), which had developed a flat front offside tyre
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2007-04-08 23:31:17
RT 4139 (LUC 488) - but the luck seems to have left it flat out, and leaking oil.
RT 4139 (LUC 488) - but the luck seems to have left it flat out, and leaking oil.
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2007-04-08 23:05:17
RT 4139 (LUC 488) and RT 935 (JXN 325), a 1948 PArk Royal-bodied example
RT 4139 (LUC 488) and RT 935 (JXN 325), a 1948 PArk Royal-bodied example
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2007-04-08 23:04:44
RT 4139 (LUC 488) in serious difficulties
RT 4139 (LUC 488) in serious difficulties
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2007-04-08 23:31:03
Second World War tea bar
Second World War tea bar
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2007-04-08 23:48:55
Second World War tea bar - Never mind the bombs, lads - could and 'ave a cuppa!
Second World War tea bar - Never mind the bombs, lads - could and 'ave a cuppa!
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2007-04-08 23:49:10
Some of the steam wagons, rollers and showmen's vehicles lined up with HMS Cavalier in the background.
Some of the steam wagons, rollers and showmen's vehicles lined up with HMS Cavalier in the background.
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2007-04-08 22:39:52
Stan's T25 SJP
Stan's T25 SJP
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2007-04-09 00:11:47
Sydenham has some work on its ash tray
Sydenham has some work on its ash tray
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2007-04-08 23:34:03
Sydenham, an Aveling and Porter 0-4-0WT locomotive of 1895 vintage, stands in front of a steam crane that was towing a Crocodile mounted with a naval gun
Sydenham, an Aveling and Porter 0-4-0WT locomotive of 1895 vintage, stands in front of a steam crane that was towing a Crocodile mounted with a naval gun
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2007-04-08 23:34:09
Tilling Stevens army lorry fitted out with searchlights.
Tilling Stevens army lorry fitted out with searchlights.
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2007-04-08 23:53:50
Tilling Stevens logo
Tilling Stevens logo
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2007-04-08 23:53:23
Travellers' caravan - All mod-cons on the trailer
Travellers' caravan - All mod-cons on the trailer
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2007-04-08 23:58:59
Travellers' caravan - All mod-cons on the trailer
Travellers' caravan - All mod-cons on the trailer
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2007-04-08 23:59:03
Travellers' caravan - All mod-cons on the trailer
Travellers' caravan - All mod-cons on the trailer
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2007-04-08 23:59:09
Unregistered Ferrari 355 Berlinetta from the Club Scuderia Ferrari Enthusiasts Club
Unregistered Ferrari 355 Berlinetta from the Club Scuderia Ferrari Enthusiasts Club
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2007-04-09 00:02:37
Woottens 5 (YN06 MXU) is a Volvo B12B with Plaxton bodywork.
Woottens 5 (YN06 MXU) is a Volvo B12B with Plaxton bodywork.
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2007-04-09 00:11:16
Worthing Coaches' 5355 (S373 SET) is a Scania K124/Irizar Century that operated for Ludlwo, Halesowen when new, but later served in the medway Towns with The King's Ferry as its 5.8
Worthing Coaches' 5355 (S373 SET) is a Scania K124/Irizar Century that operated for Ludlwo, Halesowen when new, but later served in the medway Towns with The King's Ferry as its 5.8
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2007-04-09 00:11:01
Wrigley works tug
Wrigley works tug
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2007-04-08 22:36:03