New photos – Feb 2013
Two pics of 9 on test after the engine tweaks.
Nice and shiny and running a treat!
Long! Why it’s a careful drive.
One of 9’s sister vehicles in service and a couple of 9 in NBC livery towards the end of service life.
Sister 12 in service on a wet day
In Exmouth looking a bit tatty!
In Yeovil – NBC livery nearing the end….
Peak Rail and the annual Preserved Bus Gathering at Rowsley
DG strikes again – and it’s dry!
In amongst a group of ‘nice’ buses
- Matlock and steam – well worth the ride!
Joined by Bob Follwell’s 23 – a DG sister.
The first day of the AEC 100 rally – 26th May – and we are on the road run – first some snaps at the showground!
With sister from Macbraynes
Scotland and Devon meet in Newark
The Sunday – static displays of 9, 524 and sister Devon General 23 plus some very interesting and very nice AECs.
The DG line-up
Sister 23 – CTT 23C – a 1965 Reliance
The BBMF Dakota flies overhead
The Leicester Bridgemaster
Greenslades Harrington, a sister DG company
- RM 108, recently repainted
Some rare badges – 1
Some rare badges – 2
- West Bridgford Regent – beautiful!
Grille comparisons – or no grille comparisons!!
524 at the SMMT Test Day on May 24th
Setting up with Vauxhall models including the all-electric Ampera and a 30-98 model next year celebrating its centenary.
In the other shots, Honest John, the Daily Telegraph’s motoring agony uncle, samples the delights of an AEC double decker!
524 at SMMT Test Day 2012.
Honest John with 524
- Honest John with Amy and Debs
The family album – Derbyshire on Saturday May 12th
It’s not unlike Devon so we thought a few snaps of the sisters wouldn’t go amiss. Click to enlarge and copy if you wish but remember, these pictures are copyright so private use only. Enjoy….
- 524 and 9 in the country
524 and 9 in the country
- Taking a rest
9 looking gleaming
….and 524
9’s Last outing in Devon and return to the Midlands
A trip around on the old route 9 arranged by Phil Platt, passengers all DG enthusiasts. A great day out!
The next day 9 left Devon for the Midlands and a new home with 524.
- Exeter picking up passengers
- The old stop in Sidmouth
- Lunch stop in Seaton
Chard ‘main street’
Flying on the M5
Passing the monster Morrison’s distribution centre
524 – a selection from the first day in service through language school to stripped for restoration
First day in service in The Strand
In NBC livery in Paignton bus station
Stripped in preparation for painting