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Two MCW bodied Fleetlines seen in Luton in the late eighties. On the left is Buffalo's Daimler CRL6, THM706M, former London Transport DM1706. On the right is Red Rover 167 (OKW520R) a Leyland FE30AGR new as South Yorksire PTE 1520. Sandwiched in between is a Bristol VRTSL3 sporting Luton Bus NBC fleetnames.
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With deregulation, Buffalo Travel was one of many coach operators that expanded the bus operation of their businesses. Success with Hertfordshire tendered services 43 and 46 saw the company buying brand new buses. This is one of three Volvo B10M buses with Plaxton Derwent bodies, F151KGS, for the 46 between Luton and Hemel Hempstead. It is seen in Hemel Bus Station one evening alongside Seamarks hired Leyland Leopard PSU4 with Northern Counties bodywork, originally Chester 71 (NMB71P). but hired from Hyndburn Transport. |
Fellow B10M F153KGS is seen with one of the pair of Leyland Swifts with Wadham Stringer 39 seat bodywork bought for the 43. |
One of the pair of Swifts, F155KGS, with a B10M and Seamarks NMP71P at Hemel Hempstead Bus Station. |
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