Victoria Coach Station 75th anniversary
11th March 2007

A selection of 43 photos of visiting preserved coaches in London Victoria Coach Station on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, March 10th and 11th 2007. Of the 30 or so vehicles entered, ex Tricentrol Bedford YMT RGS 598R did not attend, but to complete the collection, a photo of Red and White SWO 986, which attended on Sunday March 11th is required.

Can anyone help? If so, please e-mail me at shaneconway63@iolfree.ie.

Thank you.

Please note: Photos by Peter Edgar are reproduced here by permission of Malcolm Crowe of the Oxford-Chilterns Bus Page (www.oxford-chiltern-bus-page.co.uk).

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Where it all began, back in March 1932, the impressive art deco premises on Buckingham Palace Road. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
Where it all began, back in March 1932, the impressive art deco premises on Buckingham Palace Road. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
 A contrasting frontal view shot of the two ECW bodied Bristol RELH6Gs. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
A contrasting frontal view shot of the two ECW bodied Bristol RELH6Gs. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 New in 1966, this 39 seater was used on express services to Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
New in 1966, this 39 seater was used on express services to Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
 Contrasting frontal treatment of two ECW bodied Bristol MWs from Royal Blue and Bristol Greyhound. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
Contrasting frontal treatment of two ECW bodied Bristol MWs from Royal Blue and Bristol Greyhound. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
A contrasting rear view shot of the two ECW bodied Bristol RELH6Gs. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
A contrasting rear view shot of the two ECW bodied Bristol RELH6Gs. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 AFM 106G is a 1969 ECW C47F bodied Bristol RELH6G new to Crosville Motor Services. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
AFM 106G is a 1969 ECW C47F bodied Bristol RELH6G new to Crosville Motor Services. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 One of two Crosville coaches of this type in preservation, AFM 106G was new in 1969 and was acquired for preservation in 1985. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
One of two Crosville coaches of this type in preservation, AFM 106G was new in 1969 and was acquired for preservation in 1985. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
 One of two Crosville coaches of this type in preservation, AFM 106G was new in 1969 and was acquired for preservation in 1985. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
One of two Crosville coaches of this type in preservation, AFM 106G was new in 1969 and was acquired for preservation in 1985. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
One of two Crosville coaches of this type in preservation, AFM 106G was new in 1969 and was acquired for preservation in 1985. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
One of two Crosville coaches of this type in preservation, AFM 106G was new in 1969 and was acquired for preservation in 1985. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
 Two Crosville vehicles from different eras, the 1950 PS1 alongside the 1969 Bristol RE. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Two Crosville vehicles from different eras, the 1950 PS1 alongside the 1969 Bristol RE. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 A contrast in coach fronts, the PS1 alongside the RE. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
A contrast in coach fronts, the PS1 alongside the RE. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Seen driving along Buckingham Palace Road en route to V C S is ex East Kent FFN 446, a 1951 Beadle Leyland FC35F which was built using mechanical parts from a 1938 Leyland Titan TD5. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
Seen driving along Buckingham Palace Road en route to V C S is ex East Kent FFN 446, a 1951 Beadle Leyland FC35F which was built using mechanical parts from a 1938 Leyland Titan TD5. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
Ex East Kent FFN 446 is a 1951 Beadle Leyland FC35F which was built using mechanical parts from a 1938 Leyland Titan TD5. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
Ex East Kent FFN 446 is a 1951 Beadle Leyland FC35F which was built using mechanical parts from a 1938 Leyland Titan TD5. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
 The ex East Kent Leyland TS8, JG 9938, which was the oldest vehicle on display on Saturday. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock)
The ex East Kent Leyland TS8, JG 9938, which was the oldest vehicle on display on Saturday. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock)
 Eastern National PL392 (OWC 182D) is a 1966 ECW bodied Bristol MW6G. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
Eastern National PL392 (OWC 182D) is a 1966 ECW bodied Bristol MW6G. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
 The furthest travelled entrant on Saturday was this 1976 Seddon Pennine, new to Scottish Omnibuses. It was also the only entrant with Alexander bodywork. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
The furthest travelled entrant on Saturday was this 1976 Seddon Pennine, new to Scottish Omnibuses. It was also the only entrant with Alexander bodywork. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
The furthest travelled entrant on Saturday was this 1976 Seddon Pennine, new to Scottish Omnibuses. It was also the only entrant with Alexander bodywork. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
The furthest travelled entrant on Saturday was this 1976 Seddon Pennine, new to Scottish Omnibuses. It was also the only entrant with Alexander bodywork. (Photo copyright Dick Gilbert).
 Some of the vehicle entrants posed in front of ex Crosville Leyland PS1 LFM 302. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Some of the vehicle entrants posed in front of ex Crosville Leyland PS1 LFM 302. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 Four of the entrants (two Royal Blues, the Midland Red C1, and an East Kent Leyland TS8) under the 1930s canopy of the coach station. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
Four of the entrants (two Royal Blues, the Midland Red C1, and an East Kent Leyland TS8) under the 1930s canopy of the coach station. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 The 1948 Duple C30C bodied BMMO C1 coach which was the sole representative of the famous Midland Red fleet, seen on arrival at Victoria. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
The 1948 Duple C30C bodied BMMO C1 coach which was the sole representative of the famous Midland Red fleet, seen on arrival at Victoria. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
The 1948 Duple C30C bodied BMMO C1 coach which was the sole representative of the famous Midland Red fleet. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
The 1948 Duple C30C bodied BMMO C1 coach which was the sole representative of the famous Midland Red fleet. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 759 MDV was one of two Bristol MW6Gs representing the Royal Blue underfloor engined coach era, seen here arriving at the coach station. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
759 MDV was one of two Bristol MW6Gs representing the Royal Blue underfloor engined coach era, seen here arriving at the coach station. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
 759 MDV was one of two Bristol MW6Gs representing the Royal Blue underfloor engined coach era, the coach dating from 1963. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
759 MDV was one of two Bristol MW6Gs representing the Royal Blue underfloor engined coach era, the coach dating from 1963. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 766 MDV was the second Royal Blue Bristol MW6G, seen alongside a similar vehicle from Bristol Greyhound. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
766 MDV was the second Royal Blue Bristol MW6G, seen alongside a similar vehicle from Bristol Greyhound. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
837 SUO, new in 1964, was one of six Bristols attending from the former Royal Blue fleet. It is an RELH6G with ECW C45F body. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
837 SUO, new in 1964, was one of six Bristols attending from the former Royal Blue fleet. It is an RELH6G with ECW C45F body. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
 837 SUO, new in 1964, was one of six Bristols attending from the former Royal Blue fleet. It is an RELH6G with ECW C45F body. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
837 SUO, new in 1964, was one of six Bristols attending from the former Royal Blue fleet. It is an RELH6G with ECW C45F body. (Photo copyright Shane Conway).
 HDV 624E was new in 1967, but only saw 10 years service with Royal Blue due to its manual gearbox. It has been in preservation since 1977. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
HDV 624E was new in 1967, but only saw 10 years service with Royal Blue due to its manual gearbox. It has been in preservation since 1977. (Photo copyright Kevin Horgan).
 Royal Blue 1250 (LTA 729) seen on Buckingham Palace Road. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
Royal Blue 1250 (LTA 729) seen on Buckingham Palace Road. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
Royal Blue OTA 640G has been preserved in the NBC white coach livery of the 1970s. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock)
Royal Blue OTA 640G has been preserved in the NBC white coach livery of the 1970s. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock)
 Aldershot and District 543 (MOR 581). (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Aldershot and District 543 (MOR 581). (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Black and White Motorways 359 (KAD 359V) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Black and White Motorways 359 (KAD 359V) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Len Wright of Norfolk sent along this ex Crimson Tours Bedford SB, new in August 1962. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
Len Wright of Norfolk sent along this ex Crimson Tours Bedford SB, new in August 1962. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
East Kent CFN 104 (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
East Kent CFN 104 (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Eastern Counties LS789 (5789 AH) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Eastern Counties LS789 (5789 AH) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Eastern National 573 UVX) Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Eastern National 573 UVX) Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Maidstone and District SC390 (390 DKK) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Maidstone and District SC390 (390 DKK) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
National Travel South West 146 (SDD 146R) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar)
National Travel South West 146 (SDD 146R) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar)
 Shamrock and Rambler WSL 115 (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Shamrock and Rambler WSL 115 (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Southdown Leopard 1306 (ANJ 306T) on Buckingham Palace Road in traditional Southdown colours. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
Southdown Leopard 1306 (ANJ 306T) on Buckingham Palace Road in traditional Southdown colours. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock).
 Southdown 649 (MUF 488) and 465 (PUF 165H). (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Southdown 649 (MUF 488) and 465 (PUF 165H). (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Southdown 1141 (XUF 141) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Southdown 1141 (XUF 141) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Western National 425 (275 KTA) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
Western National 425 (275 KTA) (Photo copyright Peter Edgar).
 Western Welsh ABO 145B was the sole example of Harrington Cavalier coachwork to attend. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock)
Western Welsh ABO 145B was the sole example of Harrington Cavalier coachwork to attend. (Photo copyright Russell Baldock)
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