WMPTE / WMT / NXWM Combined fleet list, 1969-present

[Isle of Stroma]

As discussed on the 'shortie' National thread. With Tony's permission, i'm uploading my combined fleet list onto this forum. Due to upload size issues, I've had to split it into 6 parts. Download each of the 6 pdf's & you'll have a complete* list of all the buses (& Trolleys / Trams!) since the formation of the p.t.e. back in 1969! Part 1 is attached to this message.

A long-term aim for me is to expand this list to include individual allocation histories for each vehicle. Therefore, if you are looking to dispose of psv circle newssheets for the areas listed below, then i'd be pleased to hear (via pm) from you.

Midland Major Operators 1969-1991
Midlands 1992-2007
Greater London 1994-5, 1998-2000, 2004-7
Northern 1994-6
Eaastern 1994-6
Scotland 1997-2007

* Usual caveat, any corrections for errors/omissions are gratefully received.

[Isle of Stroma]

Part 2:

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Part 3:

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Part 4:

[B.C Driver]

Just noticed 3752 was new in 1968 and withdrawn in 1972, anyone know why?

[Isle of Stroma]

Part 5:

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6th & final part:

[Roy]

Brilliant !!

[Liverpool Street]

Great job Dave!! Takes me back those fleet lists do. Thanks again!

[busfan2847]

Just noticed 3752 was new in 1968 and withdrawn in 1972, anyone know why?

It was 3751 but I cannot remember if it was a fire or an accident.

There were a number of early Fleetline withdrawals including 3385 w69, 3417 w72, 3445 w74, 3531 w71 (chassis later used with new body as 5531) and 3533 w72. In all these cases withdrawal followed a fire or accident.

Dave, Also want to say what a great job you have done!

[paulb1973]

Just noticed 3752 was new in 1968 and withdrawn in 1972, anyone know why?

It was 3751 but I cannot remember if it was a fire or an accident.

There were a number of early Fleetline withdrawals including 3385 w69, 3417 w72, 3445 w74, 3531 w71 (chassis later used with new body as 5531) and 3533 w72. In all these cases withdrawal followed a fire or accident.

Dave, Also want to say what a great job you have done!

Through Gardner8LXB's Flickr page - the fate of 3385:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65532931@N05/7162943809/in/faves-23917561@N03/

And from the same source - fire victims 3533:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65532931@N05/6376040447/

..and 3531 (later re-bodied)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/65532931@N05/6358336311/

[4006]

Good on ya Dave for sharing this. This is much appreciated

Best Regards

[Isle of Stroma]

A long-term aim for me is to expand this list to include individual allocation histories for each vehicle.

I've been contacted by someone off-group who has kindly offered to supply most if not all of the missing news sheets that I require & work has now begun on my long-held wish to compile a new version to include chassis/body numbers & allocation histories. This will be a mammoth job (in the region of 400-500 A4 pages) & I don't expect completion before next year.

I'll be looking at ways of making it available (if anyone's interested) nearer the date, though it's highly unlikely to be a free download due to the size!

[Gareth]

Sounds like a massive job! Good luck with getting everything completed.
I'm sure there will be enough of us to contribute to a copy. I have an earlier version of yours that dates to 1997 when 1401-'1500' are in delivery.

[Stevo]

Dave - your hard work is appreciated. A fleet list with Crossleys - now you're talking! I remember chasing 2471 and 2505 in their last summer in 1969, out Monday - Friday peaks only. If you've read that Crossleys are slow, you should have been on one bucketing down from Kingstanding on its way back to the depot (PB) at about ten to six...