A chance photo-op manifested itself this week in the shape of former
Kentish Bus & Coach Company Leyland Olympians/Northern Counties that
had originally operated on contracted services in London. One was
previously number 511 (single-door), now with Redfern Travel and 535
(dual-door), with TM Travel and in the new allover Chesterfield College
livery (image A). 511 had been used on suburban services in South East
London and North Kent, 535 on inner London routes. A short while later
former Leaside Buses (then Arriva London) Leyland Olympian/Alexander
previously L 353 and now 1117 with TM Travel, turned up (image C), and
then set off to Buxton on the 66, passing 511 in the process (image B).
It too had originally been used on contracted services, but on the north
side of London.
Some images below, of close (by number), sisters of the vehicles shown above in
Chesterfield.
Kentish Bus 511 was one of 13 supplied in September 1989, 535 is one of 43 supplied in January-March 1990 and Leaside L 353 one of 41 supplied between April-August 1992.
Report and pictures by Tony Wilson
Kentish Bus 511 was one of 13 supplied in September 1989, 535 is one of 43 supplied in January-March 1990 and Leaside L 353 one of 41 supplied between April-August 1992.
Report and pictures by Tony Wilson
