Album Alder Valley (Aldershot and District) from David Slater (Spoddendale)

Buses in Aldershot bus station - 2 Dec 1992 (183-20A)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:59:56 +0000

Wednesday 2 December 1992 – In late 1992 part of the Alder Valley business owned by Drawlane was taken over by the Stagecoach Group becoming ‘Stagecoach Hants and Surrey’.

Seen in Aldershot bus station is former Alder Valley 801 (K801 CAN), a Leyland Lynx new in August 1992, and a Stagecoach South 239 (K239 NHC), an Alexander bodied Leyland Olympian new in October 1992.

Both buses were just a few months old, the Lynx was one of the last new buses for Alder Valley before the takeover.

Stagecoach (ex Alder Valley) 980 (CJH 120V) at Aldershot - 2 Dec 1992 (183-17A)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:59:59 +0000

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Wednesday 2 December 1992 – In late 1992 part of the Alder Valley business owned by Drawlane was taken over by the Stagecoach Group becoming ‘Stagecoach Hants and Surrey’.

Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol VR 980 (CJH 120V) was new in April 1980 and now has Stagecoach fleetname vinyls applied over the Alder Valley livery. Seen in Aldershot bus station.

Stagecoach (ex Alder Valley) buses in Aldershot bus station - 2 Dec 1992 (183-19A)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:59:55 +0000

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Wednesday 2 December 1992 – In late 1992 part of the Alder Valley business owned by Drawlane was taken over by the Stagecoach Group becoming ‘Stagecoach Hants and Surrey’.

This line up at Aldershot bus station shows three Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol VR double deckers flanked by a Leyland National and a midi-bus.

One of the VRs carries Stagecoach corporate livery whereas the other vehicles wear the Alder Valley livery.

Stagecoach (ex Alder Valley) 405 (E405 EPE) in Farnborough – 2 Dec 1992 (183-10)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:59:58 +0000

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Wednesday 2 December 1992 – In late 1992 part of the Alder Valley business owned by Drawlane was taken over by the Stagecoach Group becoming ‘Stagecoach Hants and Surrey’.

Northern Counties bodied Dodge S46 midi-bus number 405 (E405 EPE) had been new to Alder Valley South in September 1987 and was seen at work in Gifford Drive, Farnborough. It now had Stagecoach fleetname vinyls applied on the former Alder Valley livery.

In the 1970s to mid 1980s by wife’s parents lived in an adjacent road to this scene so I got to know the area quite well. They then moved to Suffolk so I hadn’t been to Farnborough for about six or so years but here I managed to drop in when passing through on a business trip.

Stagecoach (ex Alder Valley) 405 (E405 EPE) in Farnborough – 2 Dec 1992 (183-11)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:59:59 +0000

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Stagecoach (ex Alder Valley) 405 (E405 EPE) in Farnborough – 2 Dec 1992 (183-12)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:59:50 +0000

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Wednesday 2 December 1992 – In late 1992 part of the Alder Valley business owned by Drawlane was taken over by the Stagecoach Group becoming ‘Stagecoach Hants and Surrey’.

Carlyle bodied Iveco 49.10 midi-bus number 492 (F692 OPA) had been new to Alder Valley South in November 1988 and was seen at Kingsmead Shopping Centre in Farnborough. Other buses seen during this visit already had Stagecoach fleetname vinyls applied but not this vehicle as yet which shows a Whippet branding.

Stagecoach (ex Alder Valley) 472 (D472 WPM) in Farnborough – 2 Dec 1992 (183-9)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:59:57 +0000

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Wednesday 2 December 1992 – In late 1992 part of the Alder Valley business owned by Drawlane was taken over by the Stagecoach Group becoming ‘Stagecoach Hants and Surrey’.

Iveco 49.10/Robin Hood midi-bus number 472 (D472 WPM) had been new to Alder Valley South in November 1986 and was seen at work in Gifford Drive, Farnborough. It now had Stagecoach fleetname vinyls applied on the former Alder Valley livery.

In the 1970s to mid 1980s by wife’s parents lived in an adjacent road to this scene so I got to know the area quite well. They then moved to Suffolk so I hadn’t been to Farnborough for about six or so years but here I managed to drop in when passing through on a business trip.

Preserved former Alder Valley 251 (NPJ 472R) at Showbus - 29 Sep 2019 ( P1040490)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:40:13 +0000

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Sunday 29 Sept 2019 – Showbus, Hertfordshire County Showground

Preserved former Alder Valley 251 (NPJ 472R), a Leyland National I new in September 1976.

Preserved former Aldershot & District 543 (MOR 581) at Showbus, Duxford - 26 Sep 1989 (206-8)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:40:43 +0000

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Sunday 26 September 1993 – Preserved former Aldershot and District Traction 543 (MOR 581) seen at Showbus, Duxford.

An AEC Reliance MU3RV the chassis of which was new in August 1954 fitted with a coach body by Strachans. It was re-bodied with this Weymann bus body in January 1967.

Preserved former Aldershot & District 503 (AAA 503C) - 17 Sep 1989 (102-3)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:40:45 +0000

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Sunday 17 September 1989 – Preserved former Aldershot and District Traction 503 (AAA 503C) seen at the Cambus Garage Open Day in Cambridge.

It is a Weymann bodied Dennis Loline III that was new in January 1965. The Dennis factory was in Guildford, a town in the heart of the Aldershot & District operating territory, and A&D favoured Dennis vehicles for many years.

The Dennis Loline chassis was based on the Bristol Lodekka design. Since Bristol vehicles were only manufactured for the state owned Transport Holding Company subsidiaries the Loline was built under licence for sale on the open market.

Preserved former Aldershot & District 503 (AAA 503C) at Showbus, Duxford - 25 Sep 1989 (240-13A)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:40:44 +0000

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Sunday 25 September 1994 – Preserved former Aldershot and District Traction 503 (AAA 503C) seen at Showbus, Duxford.

It is a Weymann bodied Dennis Loline III that was new in January 1965. The Dennis factory was in Guildford, a town in the heart of the Aldershot & District operating territory, and A&D favoured Dennis vehicles for many years.

The Dennis Loline chassis was based on the Bristol Lodekka design. Since Bristol vehicles were only manufactured for the state owned Transport Holding Company subsidiaries the Loline was built under licence for sale on the open market.

Brylaine Travel WK11 APV in Woodhall Spa - 2 Mar 2023 (P1140678)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:22:40 +0000

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Thursday 2 March 2023 (1200) – Brylaine Travel Limited of Wyberton near Boston, Lincolnshire WK11 APV seen in Woodhall Spa when working the 1100 service B5 from Lincoln to Boston.

It is an Optare Solo SR M995 that had been new to Western Greyhound, Summercourt, Cornwall in April 2011. The ‘995’ in the model name indicates the length in centimetres.

Brylaine operates regular bus services radiating from Boston to Horncastle, Lincoln, Skegness, Spalding and Spilsby plus local bus services around Boston.

Brylaine Travel WK11 APV in Woodhall Spa - 2 Mar 2023 (P1140673)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:25:38 +0000

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Thursday 2 March 2023 (1159) – Brylaine Travel Limited of Wyberton near Boston, Lincolnshire WK11 APV seen in Woodhall Spa when working the 1100 service B5 from Lincoln to Boston.

It is an Optare Solo SR M995 that had been new to Western Greyhound, Summercourt, Cornwall in April 2011. The ‘995’ in the model name indicates the length in centimetres.

Brylaine operates regular bus services radiating from Boston to Horncastle, Lincoln, Skegness, Spalding and Spilsby plus local bus services around Boston.

Brylaine Travel WK11 APV in Woodhall Spa - 2 Mar 2023 (P1140679)

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:22:32 +0000

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Alder Valley CJH 123V (on hire to Eastern Counties) in Mildenhall - 19 May 1984

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 06:10:44 +0000

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Saturday 19 May 1984 – When Eastern Counties Omnibus Company began operating their ‘Eastline’ service 790 limited stop service between Cambridge and Great Yarmouth single deck vehicles were employed. They carried a white based livery with a broad red band although were only fitted with standard bus seats. The service proved quite successful and the company later used Eastern Coachworks bodied Bristol VR double deckers of their own that carried the mainly white livery. Later still they loaned some similar buses from fellow National Bus Company owned Alder Valley (The Thames Valley and Aldershot Omnibus Company) which had higher backed seating. Alder Valley 983 (CJH 123V) is seen here at King Street, Mildenhall when working the 1520 trip from Cambridge bound for Great Yarmouth. The entrance to the car park can be seen beyond the rear of the bus. When the lay-by was remodelled this entrance was closed off and cars entered and left the car park in Recreation Way. Note the town map in the display case which was a feature for many years.

F Coney shop in Farnborough (Alder Valley agent) - Sep 1974

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:06:20 +0000

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September 1974 - This shop at 61 Victoria Road, Farnborough was the business owned by Mr. Coney who acted as a booking agent for the Aldershot and District Traction Company and later Alder Valley (The Thames Valley and Aldershot Omnibus Company). An Alder Valley display board stands in the window to the right of the door. The headboard over the shop tells that Mr Coney sold and repaired bicycles as well as selling coach and theatre tickets.

Alder Valley internal mail satchel - 25 Sept 1974

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:06:21 +0000

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Wednesday 25 September 1974 – An internal mail satchel beside the driver’s seat on board an Alder Valley Duple Commander bodied AEC Reliance which was working the Farnham to London service.

Alder Valley VCG 600H in Farnborough - 20 Aug 1972

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:06:22 +0000

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Sunday 20 August 1972 - Alder Valley 53 (VCG 600H) seen on Farnborough Road in Farnborough close to Farnborough Main railway station. With the road layout changes I would say that the house behind is one that is now accessed from Clock House Road and from this location is shrouded in trees and barely visible. The Duple Commander bodied AEC Reliance which was new to Aldershot and District (as their 600 in June 1970) working the Farnham to London express service. When new it would have sported the company’s coach livery of cream with green relief. In the early 1970s the National Bus Company formed National Travel and introduced the white based coach livery which was applied to the vehicles on this service. However, it was considered that this shorter haul service fell outside the remit of the National Travel network and it became more of a local express service employing vehicles carrying the NBC ‘local coach’ livery. (Alder Valley was the trading name of The Thames Valley and Aldershot Omnibus Company Limited which was created when the NBC merged Thames Valley and A&D).

Alder Valley VCG 599H in Farnborough - 24 Sep 1974

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:06:40 +0000

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Wednesday 24 January 1973 – This is Farnborough Road in Farnborough which is a location unrecognisable today. Roughly opposite Oak Road the area behind the coach now forms part of the town’s modern day shops, offices and car parks. Alder Valley 52 (VCG 599H), a Duple Commander bodied AEC Reliance new in June 1970, had just pulled away from the stop as it continued on its way when working the Farnham to London express service. When new to Aldershot and District (as their 599 in June 1970) it would have sported the company’s coach livery of cream with green relief. In the early 1970s the National Bus Company formed National Travel and introduced the white based coach livery which was applied to the vehicles on this service. However, it was considered that this shorter haul service fell outside the remit of the National Travel network and it became more of a local express service employing vehicles carrying the NBC ‘local coach’ livery. (Alder Valley was the trading name of The Thames Valley and Aldershot Omnibus Company Limited which was created when the NBC merged Thames Valley and A&D).

Alder Valley VCG 599H at Aldershot - 27 Jan 1973

nobody@ipernity.com (David Slater (Spoddendale)) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:06:52 +0000

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Saturday 27 January 1973 - Alder Valley 52 (VCG 599H), a Duple Commander bodied AEC Reliance new in June 1970, seen at Aldershot when working the Farnham to London express service. When new to Aldershot and District (as their 599 in June 1970) it would have sported the company’s coach livery of cream with green relief. In the early 1970s the National Bus Company formed National Travel and introduced the white based coach livery which was applied to the vehicles on this service. However, it was considered that this shorter haul service fell outside the remit of the National Travel network and it became more of a local express service employing vehicles carrying the NBC ‘local coach’ livery. (Alder Valley was the trading name of The Thames Valley and Aldershot Omnibus Company Limited which was created when the NBC merged Thames Valley and A&D).