Beryl in Burnley

Earlier in the week we had Discovery Tours Leyland Leopard “Beryl” and one reader was curious as to her age. Thanks to Gordon Watkins I can now bring you a photo of the bus in her original state as Burnley & Pendle YHG16V:

©Gordon Watkins

I think I prefer the original Alexander body but its nice to see her still trundling round Plymouth.

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Now and Then R401FFC

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Creative Commons licensed flickr photo shared by Steven Hughes
22 May 2004

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Now and Then: Mayflower Link

Mayflower Link looses the Mayflower

When First revamped the Dartmouth - Plymouth service as the Mayflower Link using ex London Dennis Tridents displaced from the Park & Ride by the new Enviros it was widely agreed that the green livery was one of the best carried by First D&C for many years. Certainly a lot better than the other route branding liveries we see in and out of Plymouth. Its just a shame that it hasn't lasted as the service is now just plain old Barbie liveried buses. They still get the low floor Tridents including this one 32851 seen at Bretonside last week... Just a reminder of what we are missing from back in July 2007

Uncle Terry 093: Tread carefully Uncle Terry TGP - the other Terry! Fair comes to town Anchored Slated Garden Spheres Omnibuses Cuts: First Group profits fall PTOTPA Transport Illustrated North Somerset Coaches 41st Leon Daniels Really good news from London 14 May 2010 FIRST PLYMOUTH: Meet the Manager event. Tuesday 1st June 1030 - 1430. Click here for more information

Now and Then: National Express

National Express 330

Then - September 2002: Western National 2702 when new in the last decent livery National Express carried. Now - March 2010: Coachmaster now run this route for National Express and run these smart Caetano coaches. They would look so much better in the livery carried by 2702 above.

Further Reading Transport of Delight: Bournemouth here we come! Omnibuses: Taking the strain PTOTPA: LFJ844W Uncle Terry: A quick pee In the News Not for profit rail services? First on Twitter / Facebook 20 April 09:22 Another sunny day across Devon & Cornwall (aren't we lucky!) and no issues to report at the moment. 20:25 PLYMOUTH: queues at Tesco roundabout Woolwell & The George due to works adding few extra minutes to Tavy Linx journeys this evening. Citybus on Twitter / Facebook 20 April Tomorrow (today!) all Citybus employees will be wearing their most colourful ties in celebration of the life of Ian Allen who died suddenly April 10

Get your kicks on route 86

Now and Then: Route 86 to Tavistock

Now April 2010: First 40580 in Tavy Linx livery leaves Derriford en route to Tavistock Then June 2006: First 41177 ex London Dennis Dart has just arrived back from Tavistock. Note the poorly fitted blind! Its funny how when you look back you can see how much has changed. When it came to destination displays First / Western National were always the poor relations to Citybus. A much more professional display is put forward these days.

The Plymothian Transit Computer Well the new PC is now on order and should be with me in two weeks time. I have managed to speed things up slightly so will hopefully be able to keep things going until it arrives. Blogging should be fun - at the moment its hard work! Further Reading Uncle Terry: Cornered TGP: Omega 3 - My Way! TGP: Tavistock 2010 Leon Daniels: Shaggy Dog Story Omnibuses: Return to the 1970's Omnibuses: Battle lost. Interesting article - and read the comments PTOTPA: Penzance Event PTOTPA: Enviros In the news Shearings Holidays up for sale? First on Twitter / Facebook 15 April 09:18 DEVON & CORNWALL: no current issues to report. Enjoy the sun! 13:09 SOUTH DEVON: If you're lucky enough to not be at work or at school/college yet why not make the most of the sun and take a trip with us! If you fancy the beach the 93 serves the gorgeous Slapton & Blackpool Sands & the X80/X81 serves Paignton & Torquay. Or for a pub lunch in Yelverton (The Rock has a beer garden & is suitable for kids) or shops in Tavistock catch the 83/84/86 Browse timetables 16 April 10:50 Last chance to buy our special FirstFortnight Family Plymouth and Devon & Cornwall tickets today! Save up to 70% here Citybus on Twitter / Facebook 15 April

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Now and then: City Council Refuse Collection

From Dennis to Mercedes

Now: February 2010 Plymouth City Council Mercedes WA57AWX Then: September 2006 Plymouth City Council Dennis X951DAC

Now and Then: WA51ACX

Citybus Dart 58 on Keswick Crescent

Now: April 2010 Coming out of Keswick Crescent Then: September 2006 Going down into Keswick Crescent

Further Reading Omnibuses: Kissing babies PTOTPA: Bertie returns Uncle Terry: Back to nature Leon Daniels: Greyhound to Isle of Wight First on Twitter / Facebook 14 April PLYMOUTH: Cheaper fares in Ernesettle from Sunday 18 April. Only £2.40 return & £1.60 single from Ernesettle - City Citybus on Twitter / Facebook 14 April

Now and Then: Virgin

From Telewest to Virgin

Now: March 2010 Virgin Media Then: July 2006 Telewest

Further Reading Uncle Terry: Life on the edge PTOTPA: Snap(s) on Sunday PTOTPA: Classic lives on Transport Illustrated: Cobham TGP Daily: Five a day First on Twitter / Facebook 13 April 09:20 Unlimited family travel from just £2.86 a day (or 57p each!) in Plymouth and across Devon & Cornwall until 16th April 13:30 Take in the sights of Penzance, Land's End & St Ives on our Cornwall Explorer Open Top Service 300 from 30th April Citybus on Twitter / Facebook

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