My Crosville Centenary (1906 - 2006) Gallery http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/ 11 rows en-gb 60 CEC Tour 6 - 11th November 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c1134624.html The sixth and final CEC tour of 2006 was a half day trip before the AGM. Tour bus was Bristol VR DCA 530X and visits were made to various depots on Deeside. Including the VR a total of four Ex Crosville vehicles were seen. Thanks must go to our driver, and both the CEC committee and the EPG for arranging this, and the previous five tours of 2006. Saturday 11 November 2006: The sixth and final CEC tour of 2006 was a half day trip before the AGM. Tour bus was Bristol VR DCA 530X and visits were made to various depots on Deeside. Including the VR a total of four Ex Crosville vehicles were seen. Thanks must go to our driver, and both the CEC committee and the EPG for arranging this, and the previous five tours of 2006.

AFM 111G pictured on 11th November 2006 B181 BLG enters Chester with service 53 on 11th November 2006 DCA 530X was the tour bus and is seen arriving in Delamere St Chester on 11th November 2006 SJA 382K, although preserved in North Western livery had a spell with Crosville, photographed here on 11th November 2006

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]]> Sat Nov 11 2006 Birkenhead 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c1100276.html A few pictures of the Ex Crosville vehicles at the Birkenhead Bus & Tram show on 1st October 2006. Unfortunately not all the vehicles entered appeared on the day - many thanks to those owners who took their vehicles to the show, photography was a little restricted so most of the shots are 'front end' type. Monday 2 October 2006: A few pictures of the Ex Crosville vehicles at the Birkenhead Bus & Tram show on 1st October 2006. Unfortunately not all the vehicles entered appeared on the day - many thanks to those owners who took their vehicles to the show, photography was a little restricted so most of the shots are 'front end' type.

LFM 728 and LFM 756 MCA 620P RMA 435V SFM 304M has a pinkish tint to it due to reflections from red vehicles close by TFM 267K UFM 52F seem at Eastham before returning to Birkenhead

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]]> Mon Oct 2 2006 Showbus 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c1094401.html Only 3 examples at Showbus this year - Many thanks to the owners for taking the time and effort to take your vehicles there. Tuesday 26 September 2006: Only 3 examples at Showbus this year - Many thanks to the owners for taking the time and effort to take your vehicles there.

882 VFM 783 EFM AFM 106G

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]]> Tue Sep 26 2006 CEC Tour 5 - 9th September 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c1078526.html This trip took in parts of the North West of England using Former Crosville coach C70 JTU. Again many thanks to the CEC committee for organising the trip and to Maghull coaches and our driver for the use of C70 JTU which performed magnificently all day. Sunday 10 September 2006: This trip took in parts of the North West of England using Former Crosville coach C70 JTU. Again many thanks to the CEC committee for organising the trip and to Maghull coaches and our driver for the use of C70 JTU which performed magnificently all day.

[04]C207 GTU (Shown as A17 ALS) at Happy Al's, Birkenhead [05]C205 GTU at Happy Al's, Birkenhead [06]C206 GTU at Happy Al's, Birkenhead [09] C212 GTU is seen awaiting a decision on its future at Bootle on 9th September 2006 (Picture by Andrew Hamer) [01] C70 JTU enters Delamere St Chester for the first pick up [02] C70 JTU outside the former Crosville depot at Rock Ferry, now called Birkenhead Depot under First management [03] C70 JTU alongside C205 GTU at Happy Al's in Birkenhead [07] C70 JTU at its present home, Maghull Coaches, Liverpool [08] C70 JTU at Southport [10] C70 JTU parked at the former Crosville depot at Runcorn

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]]> Sun Sep 10 2006 CEC Tour 4 - 8th July 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c1026416.html The second tour of North Wales started out from Chester and took a coastal route to Bangor via Rhyl, tour vehiclle from Chester to Bangor was 837 SUO, from Bangor we were transported around Angleysey on XSD 602T. A large amount of ex CMS vehicles were seen at Alpine in Rhyl. Not all the photographs were taken on the day, where they were taken on another date this is included, I hope rather than detract from the event this will enhance it Once again many thanks to the CEC for organising the tour and to our two drivers on the day. Wednesday 19 July 2006: The second tour of North Wales started out from Chester and took a coastal route to Bangor via Rhyl, tour vehiclle from Chester to Bangor was 837 SUO, from Bangor we were transported around Angleysey on XSD 602T. A large amount of ex CMS vehicles were seen at Alpine in Rhyl. Not all the photographs were taken on the day, where they were taken on another date this is included, I hope rather than detract from the event this will enhance it Once again many thanks to the CEC for organising the tour and to our two drivers on the day.

02 837 SUO (the tour vehicle between Chester and Bangor) is seen at the former Crosville depot in Rhyl, now under Arriva ownership 11 BMA 523W seen at OR Jones of Llanfaethlu (Anglesey) 10 GMB 392T and PCA 425V seen at Alpine Rhyl on the 7th July 2006 04 KMA 396T seen at Alpine Rhyl on the 17th March 2006 (on the day of the tour it was impossible to get a good phtograph, but it is still in the same spot now) 05 PCA 422V and YMB 517W seen at Alpine Rhyl on 7th July 2006 01 The former depot at Prestatyn, photographed on 8th July 2006 06 RMA 442V seen in the Rhyl workshops of Alpine Rhyl on 7th July 2006 07 WDM 352R seen at the Rhyl depot of Alpine Rhyl on 5th May 2006 (Still in this position on the 8th July) 08 WTU 499W and YMB 518W seen at Alpine Rhyl on 7th July 2006 12 XSD 602T (The tour vehicle around Anglesey) is seen outside the former Crosville Depot in Holyhead 13 XSD 602T (The tour vehicle around Anglesey) is seen outside the former Crosville Depot in Llangefni 09 YMB 516W seen at Alpine Rhyl on 14th July 2006 03 YMB 512W is seen at Rhyl unfortuanately not in a very good position

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]]> Wed Jul 19 2006 CEC Tour 3 - 10th June 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c988325.html This tour took in Mid Wales, departing Chester we travelled 'over the hills' to Corwen and on through Bala to Dolgellau for our first stop, then it was on to Aberystwyth. Departing Aberystwyth we returned via Llanidloes, Newton, Oswestry and on to Chester. Many thanks to the CEC committee for organising it and a huge thank you to Steve Graham, not only for making AFM 106G available but also for ensuring we had a safe journey throughout the day. Sunday 11 June 2006: This tour took in Mid Wales, departing Chester we travelled 'over the hills' to Corwen and on through Bala to Dolgellau for our first stop, then it was on to Aberystwyth. Departing Aberystwyth we returned via Llanidloes, Newton, Oswestry and on to Chester. Many thanks to the CEC committee for organising it and a huge thank you to Steve Graham, not only for making AFM 106G available but also for ensuring we had a safe journey throughout the day.

AFM 106G seen entering Delamere St Chester on 10th June 2006 AFM 106G seen in Dolgellau on 10th June 2006 AFM 106G seen in Aberystwyth on 10th June 2006 AFM 106G seen in Llanidloes on 10th June 2006, the former CMS depot can be seen in the background AFM 106G seen in Llanidloes on 10th June 2006, parked adjacent to the site ofthe former CMS booking office B181 BLG seen undergoing maintenance at the 'First' depot in Chester on 10th June 2006 B188 BLG seen parked up at the 'First' depot in Chester on 10th June 2006 B201 DTU seen parked up at the 'First' depot in Chester on 10th June 2006 The former CMS depot in Llanidloes as seen on 10th June 2006 GMB 390T, seen during the tour on 10th June 2006 KMA 402T, now operated by Emma's Coaches is seen in Bala on 10th June 2006 KMA 402T and AFM 106G are seen in Bala on 10th June 2006

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]]> Sun Jun 11 2006 Centenary Road Run - 30th April 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c946064.html Pictures from Sunday 30th April including the Events Arena at Rhyl and the road run to Llandudno, I must record my thanks to the organsisers and to the vehicle owners, whether private or business for allowing their vehicles to take part - Well done to you all, it was an event to remember. Wednesday 3 May 2006: Pictures from Sunday 30th April including the Events Arena at Rhyl and the road run to Llandudno, I must record my thanks to the organsisers and to the vehicle owners, whether private or business for allowing their vehicles to take part - Well done to you all, it was an event to remember.

041 - 386 HFM passes through Abergele 045 - 4227 FM passes through Abergele 042 - 627 HFM passes through Abergele 011 - 378 EFM passes through Abergele 044 - 882 VFM passes through Abergele 012 - 904 OFM passes through Abergele 051 - AFM 106G passes through Abergele 052 - AFM 111G passes through Abergele 058 - AFM 113G passes through Abergele 043 - AFM 402A passes through Abergele 091 - B181 BLG passes through Abergele 001 - BFM 144 passes through Abergele 092 - CDB 224 passes through Rhos - on Sea 053 - EFM 163H passes through Abergele 059 - HFM 196J passes through Abergele 030 - HFM 561D passes through Abergele 050 - HFM 573D passes through Abergele 055 - HFM 594D passes through Abergele 002 - JFM 575 passes through Abergele 021 - KFM 774 passes through Abergele 022 - KFM 775 passes through Abergele 023 - KFM 893 passes through Abergele 003 - LFM 302 passes through Abergele 024 - LFM 728 passes through Abergele 026 - LFM 731 passes through Abergele 025 - LFM 810 passes through Abergele 070 - MCA 620P passes through Abergele 000 - S559 MCC passes through Abergele 054 - TFM 267K passes through Abergele 056 - UFM 52F passes through Abergele 100 - V584 DJC passes through Abergele 071 - WFM 801K passes through Abergele 090 - WTU 465W passes through Abergele 057 - YFM 280L passes through Abergele Visitor 01 - YMB 512W put in an appearance at the events arena but was not in the road run 093 - YMB 517W passes through Abergele 095 - AHF 850 seen on the seafront at Rhyl Rhyl 01 - The first of three views of the gathering at Rhyl Events Arena Rhyl 02 - The second of three views of the gathering at Rhyl Events Arena Rhyl 03 - The third of three views of the gathering at Rhyl Events Arena Rhyl 04 - The Mayor of Rhyl addresses the gathering Rhyl 05 - The anniversary cake 031 - 815 XFM seen on the seafront at Rhyl 096 - C212 GTU seen at the Rhyl Events Arena Visitor 02 - J910 SEH (The first preserved dart) put in an appaerance at the events arena but was not in the road run 004 - LFM 320 seen on the promenade at Llandudno

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]]> Wed May 3 2006 Llandudno Transport Festival 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c941087.html A few pictures from the festival, pictures from the Centenary Road Run appear in a seperate collection Sunday 30 April 2006: A few pictures from the festival, pictures from the Centenary Road Run appear in a seperate collection

783 EFM on 29th April 2006 at the Llandudno Transport Festival 904 OFM on 29th April 2006 at the Llandudno Transport Festival AFM 111G on 29th April 2006 at the Llandudno Transport Festival DCA 530X Was part of the 'shuttle fleet' at the Llandudno Transport Festival on 29th April 2006 KFM 774on 29th April 2006 at the Llandudno Transport Festival KFM 775 on 29th April 2006 at the Llandudno Transport Festival LFM 731 on 29th April 2006 at the Llandudno Transport Festival LFM 810 Was part of the 'shuttle fleet' at the Llandudno Transport Festival on 29th April 2006

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]]> Sun Apr 30 2006 CEC Tour 1 - 4th March 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c925784.html A joint tour with the Merseyside Bus Club, this tour did not take in Crosville territory as such but enabled me to aquaint myself with four ex CMS vehicles, all of which featured in the tour. Thanks are due, not only to the organisers, but to both Linburg and Johnsons for allowing their vehicles to be used. Sunday 16 April 2006: A joint tour with the Merseyside Bus Club, this tour did not take in Crosville territory as such but enabled me to aquaint myself with four ex CMS vehicles, all of which featured in the tour. Thanks are due, not only to the organisers, but to both Linburg and Johnsons for allowing their vehicles to be used.

[003] HTU 155N is one of two former Crosville VR's now owned by Johnson Bros of Hodthorpe, here the former DVG 266 is seen prior to going out on a road run. [004] The second VR is DVG 270 (HTU 159N and is seen here at a photo stop during another road run [001] OUI 6433, the former GFM 107X, now owned by Linburg (Sheffield) and used on their Asda contract, the former DOG 107 is seen during a photo stop at the local Asda store. [002] TIB 4873, the former MCA 671T, now owned by Linburg (Sheffield), the former SNL 671 is seen during a photo stop at Sheffield Airport.

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]]> Sun Apr 16 2006 Arriva Repaints http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c923893.html Arriva repainted two vehicles S559 MCC (2274) and V584DJC (2354) into a retro Crosville livery Friday 14 April 2006: Arriva repainted two vehicles S559 MCC (2274) and V584DJC (2354) into a retro Crosville livery

[008] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen on 30th April 2006 passing through Rhos on Sea during the Centenary road run [001] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen with Arriva front (Photo courtesy of Mat Southart) [002] S559 MCC (Arriva NW&W 2274) seen on 3rd April 2006 with Arriva Front (Photo cortesy of Mat Southart) [004] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen on 8th April 2006 after its Arriva front had been repainted (Photo courtesy of Mat Southart) [003] Both Darts after the Arriva fronts had been repainted Green (Photo Courtesy of Mat Southart) [005] S559 MCC (Arriva NW&W 2274) seen in Llandudno on 14th April 2006 [007] S559 MCC (Arriva NW&W 2274) seen in Rhyl Events Arena on 30th April 2006 [012] S559 MCC (Arriva NW&W 2274) catches the early morning sun in Dyserth on 21st September 2006 [009] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen on 2nd June 2006 passing through Gronant with a Chester bound service [014] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen in Rhuddlan whilst operating a 51 service to Rhyl on 7th January 2007 [013] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen operating the 12 service from Llandudno to Rhyl on 8th October 2006 [010] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen working service number 35 near Meliden on 13th June 2006 [015] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen working service number 11A at Flint on 14th January 2007 [006] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen in Prestatyn on 15th April 2006 [016] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen in Rhyl Bus Station waiting to work the 12 to Llandudno on 26th January 2007 [017] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen in Rhyl Bus Station waiting to work the 12 to Llandudno on 26th January 2007 [011] V584 DJC (Arriva NW&W 2354) seen in Llandudno about to work route 5 to Caernarfon on 21st July 2006 (Picture - Selwyn Williams)

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]]> Fri Apr 14 2006 CEC Tour 2 - 8th April 2006 http://ivorsc100photos.fotopic.net/c923880.html A tour of North Wales starting as usual at Chester then Wrexham to Corwen, through to Betws y Coed, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Caernarfon, Bangor and back to Chester. Thanks to the CEC committee for organising the trip and to Ian Johnson for allowing his superbly restored VR to be used. Friday 14 April 2006: A tour of North Wales starting as usual at Chester then Wrexham to Corwen, through to Betws y Coed, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Porthmadog, Pwllheli, Caernarfon, Bangor and back to Chester. Thanks to the CEC committee for organising the trip and to Ian Johnson for allowing his superbly restored VR to be used.

[001] WTU 487W seen in Delamere St Chester, the starting point for the tour [005] WTU 487W seen outside the former Crosville depot in Corwen [012] WTU 487W heads east along the A55 at Llanfairfechan (Photo courtesy of Selwyn Williams) [003] WTU 487W seen with EFM 181H in the background [004] WTU 487W seen in Johnstown [006] WTU 487W seen on the A5 near Pentrofoelas [007] WTU 487W seen in Betws y Coed [008] WTU 487W seen on the approaches to Blaenau Ffestiniog in typical Blaenau weather [009] WTU 487W seen at the former Blaenau Ffestiniog out station [010] WTU 487W seen in Criccieth [011] Fueling up for the journey home [002] WTU 487W seen in the company of EFM 181H at Caego (Wrexham) on 8th April 2006

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