Crosville Olympians
21st August 2003

A collection of Leyland Olympians that have seen service with Crosville, photographed either in 'Crosville Days' or later with subsequent owners



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A132 SMA seen at Confidence (Leicester) on 8th March 2008
A132 SMA seen at Confidence (Leicester) on 8th March 2008
A134 SMA [1] pictured on depot at Holyhead on 13th February 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
A134 SMA [1] pictured on depot at Holyhead on 13th February 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
A134 SMA [2] seen at Roberts (Coalville) on 8th March 2008
A134 SMA [2] seen at Roberts (Coalville) on 8th March 2008
A135 SMA (1) pictured at Guilford in the livery of its new owners on 11th November 2004 (Photo - Richard)
A135 SMA (1) pictured at Guilford in the livery of its new owners on 11th November 2004 (Photo - Richard)
A135 SMA (2) pictured at Merrow near Guildford on 10th March 2005
A135 SMA (2) pictured at Merrow near Guildford on 10th March 2005
A139 SMA seen at Broughton Astley on 16th May 2009
A139 SMA seen at Broughton Astley on 16th May 2009
A142 SMA seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
A142 SMA seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
A144 SMA seen in Ellsmere Port on 22nd May 2004
A144 SMA seen in Ellsmere Port on 22nd May 2004
A148 UDM seen at Alpine's Rhyl depot on 19th December 2003
A148 UDM seen at Alpine's Rhyl depot on 19th December 2003
A149 UDM [1] seen in Winsford on 5th April 2003
A149 UDM [1] seen in Winsford on 5th April 2003
A149 UDM [2] seen passing Pensarn on the A55
A149 UDM [2] seen passing Pensarn on the A55
A150 UDM is pictured parked up at the North Walsham depot of Sanders Coaches of Holt on 1st September 2002
A150 UDM is pictured parked up at the North Walsham depot of Sanders Coaches of Holt on 1st September 2002
A151 UDM seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
A151 UDM seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
A152 UDM seen with Longridge Coaches on 29th September 2007
A152 UDM seen with Longridge Coaches on 29th September 2007
A153 UDM (1) seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
A153 UDM (1) seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
A153 UDM (2) seen at Parkgate on 24th November 2007
A153 UDM (2) seen at Parkgate on 24th November 2007
A155 UDM seen inside Oswestry Depot when in service with Midland Red Cambrian (Undated)
A155 UDM seen inside Oswestry Depot when in service with Midland Red Cambrian (Undated)
A157 UDM in service with Crosville PMT, stands at the Sun Centre Rhyl, whilst on Private Hire duty (Undated)
A157 UDM in service with Crosville PMT, stands at the Sun Centre Rhyl, whilst on Private Hire duty (Undated)
A159 UDM seen resting outside Chestetr depot on 4th March 1990
A159 UDM seen resting outside Chestetr depot on 4th March 1990
A161 VDM (1) is seen at Chester Depot in the company of an unidentified VR on 4th March 1990
A161 VDM (1) is seen at Chester Depot in the company of an unidentified VR on 4th March 1990
A161 VDM (2) pictured at Ellesmere Port on 20th Apri 2002
A161 VDM (2) pictured at Ellesmere Port on 20th Apri 2002
A161 VDM (3) seen in Chester bus exchange on 2nd April 2005
A161 VDM (3) seen in Chester bus exchange on 2nd April 2005
A161 VDM (4) seen with Longridge Coaches on 29th September 2007
A161 VDM (4) seen with Longridge Coaches on 29th September 2007
A162 VDM (30060) is seen at Cheshire Oaks
A162 VDM (30060) is seen at Cheshire Oaks
A164 VDM seen in Crewe Bus Station on 9th December 2004
A164 VDM seen in Crewe Bus Station on 9th December 2004
A165 VDM (1) in Crosville PMT livery, pictured at Stand 3 Chester Bus Exchange (undated)
A165 VDM (1) in Crosville PMT livery, pictured at Stand 3 Chester Bus Exchange (undated)
A165 VDM (2) seen at Crewe on 9th December 2004
A165 VDM (2) seen at Crewe on 9th December 2004
A166 VFM seen at Crewe on 9th December 2004
A166 VFM seen at Crewe on 9th December 2004
A167 VFM going through the wash at Barnstaple on 6th May 2005
A167 VFM going through the wash at Barnstaple on 6th May 2005
A169 VFM is seen at the Ellsmere Port depot of First on 29th May 2004
A169 VFM is seen at the Ellsmere Port depot of First on 29th May 2004
A170 VFM [1] is seen outside Chester Railway Station as First Crosville 799 on 12th November 2001
A170 VFM [1] is seen outside Chester Railway Station as First Crosville 799 on 12th November 2001
A170 VFM [2] is seen at Chester Bus Exchange on 22nd May 2004
A170 VFM [2] is seen at Chester Bus Exchange on 22nd May 2004
A171 VFM is seen at the end of it's working (C22) in Chester (Undated)
A171 VFM is seen at the end of it's working (C22) in Chester (Undated)
A172 VFM is seen in Crewe operating a shuttle service between Crewe Railway Station and the nearby Railway workshops for the open day  on 21st May 2000
A172 VFM is seen in Crewe operating a shuttle service between Crewe Railway Station and the nearby Railway workshops for the open day on 21st May 2000
A174 VFM seen in Caernarfon on 27th September 1986 (Photo - D Moss)
A174 VFM seen in Caernarfon on 27th September 1986 (Photo - D Moss)
A175 VFM seen stored out of service in Swanage on 26th Septemner 2009
A175 VFM seen stored out of service in Swanage on 26th Septemner 2009
B181 BLG [1] seen in Chester bus exchange on 2nd April 2005
B181 BLG [1] seen in Chester bus exchange on 2nd April 2005
B181 BLG [2] seen in Penrhyn Bay on 30th April 2006
B181 BLG [2] seen in Penrhyn Bay on 30th April 2006
B183 BLG seen with Merseypride in Speke on 3rd December 2008
B183 BLG seen with Merseypride in Speke on 3rd December 2008
B186 BLG [1] is seen in the Leicester depot of Midland Red Fox on 6th September 1992
B186 BLG [1] is seen in the Leicester depot of Midland Red Fox on 6th September 1992
B186 BLG [2] seen on 22nd November 2003 at the Swansea depot of 2Travel
B186 BLG [2] seen on 22nd November 2003 at the Swansea depot of 2Travel
B186 BLG [3] seen on 28th June 2006 at Middleway Garage, Par
B186 BLG [3] seen on 28th June 2006 at Middleway Garage, Par
B187 BLG [1] seen with C&N Travel (Barrow upon Soar) on 29th February 2008
B187 BLG [1] seen with C&N Travel (Barrow upon Soar) on 29th February 2008
B187 BLG [2] seen at the Wigston depot of Confidence on 16th May 2009
B187 BLG [2] seen at the Wigston depot of Confidence on 16th May 2009
B188 BLG (1) seen as First 30074, at the Chester Bus exchange on 29th May 2004
B188 BLG (1) seen as First 30074, at the Chester Bus exchange on 29th May 2004
B188 BLG [2] seen in Chester Bus Exchange on 26th March 2005
B188 BLG [2] seen in Chester Bus Exchange on 26th March 2005
B188 BLG [3] seen in Chester on 6th October 2005
B188 BLG [3] seen in Chester on 6th October 2005
B189 BLG seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
B189 BLG seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
B189 BLG seen in Hugglescote with Orbit on 16th May 2009
B189 BLG seen in Hugglescote with Orbit on 16th May 2009
B190 BLG [1] in Coastliner livery at Llandudno Junction (Undated)
B190 BLG [1] in Coastliner livery at Llandudno Junction (Undated)
B190 BLG [2] seen with C&N Travel (Barrow upon Soar)
B190 BLG [2] seen with C&N Travel (Barrow upon Soar)
B190 BLG [3] seen in Leicester on 16th May 2009
B190 BLG [3] seen in Leicester on 16th May 2009
B191 BLG [1] seen at Llandudno Junction (Undated)
B191 BLG [1] seen at Llandudno Junction (Undated)
B191 BLG [2] seen at Cwmbran Bus Station on 22nd November 2003
B191 BLG [2] seen at Cwmbran Bus Station on 22nd November 2003
B191 BLG [3] seen at Whiteminster on 9th June 2006
B191 BLG [3] seen at Whiteminster on 9th June 2006
B192 BLG [1] pictured whilst on the X1 service in Rhyl on 24th May 1992
B192 BLG [1] pictured whilst on the X1 service in Rhyl on 24th May 1992
B192 BLG [2] seen in Blaenavon on 21st February 2004
B192 BLG [2] seen in Blaenavon on 21st February 2004
B192 BLG [3] seen on 28th June 2006 at Middleway Garage, Par
B192 BLG [3] seen on 28th June 2006 at Middleway Garage, Par
B193 BLG [1] seen at Maentwrog Road on10 September 1989
B193 BLG [1] seen at Maentwrog Road on10 September 1989
B193 BLG [2] seen on 22nd November 2003 at the Cwmbran depot of 2Travel
B193 BLG [2] seen on 22nd November 2003 at the Cwmbran depot of 2Travel
B193 BLG [3] seen on 28th June 2006 at Middleway Garage, Par
B193 BLG [3] seen on 28th June 2006 at Middleway Garage, Par
B194 BLG (1) seen in Blaenau Ffestiniog on 25th June 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
B194 BLG (1) seen in Blaenau Ffestiniog on 25th June 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
B194 BLG (2) rests at Bangor depot on 31st August 1992
B194 BLG (2) rests at Bangor depot on 31st August 1992
B194 BLG (3) is seen departing Chester on service 150 to Kinnerton on 28th September 2002
B194 BLG (3) is seen departing Chester on service 150 to Kinnerton on 28th September 2002
B194 BLG (4) seen at Seaton is now owned by Axe Valley
B194 BLG (4) seen at Seaton is now owned by Axe Valley
B196 BLG is seen on arrival at Chester Railway Station with a service from Mold on 5th April 2002
B196 BLG is seen on arrival at Chester Railway Station with a service from Mold on 5th April 2002
B197 DTU leaving the Bagiltt depot of P&O lloyd
B197 DTU leaving the Bagiltt depot of P&O lloyd
B198 DTU [1] seen at Crewe railway station on 10th September 2005
B198 DTU [1] seen at Crewe railway station on 10th September 2005
B198 DTU [2] seen with Aardvark Coaches (Peterborough)
B198 DTU [2] seen with Aardvark Coaches (Peterborough)
B200 DTU (1) is seen on arrival at Chester Bus exchange on 28th September 2002
B200 DTU (1) is seen on arrival at Chester Bus exchange on 28th September 2002
B200 DTU (2) seen in Chester bus exchange on 2nd April 2005
B200 DTU (2) seen in Chester bus exchange on 2nd April 2005
B200 DTU (3) seen in Chester on 12th November 2008
B200 DTU (3) seen in Chester on 12th November 2008
B201 DTU seen in Chester Bus Exchange on 26th February 2004
B201 DTU seen in Chester Bus Exchange on 26th February 2004
B202 seen at the Chester Bus Exchange on 22nd May 2004
B202 seen at the Chester Bus Exchange on 22nd May 2004
B203 DTU seen at Rhyl depot in coastliner livery (Undated)
B203 DTU seen at Rhyl depot in coastliner livery (Undated)
B204 DTU is seen at Sheringham on 28th June 2003
B204 DTU is seen at Sheringham on 28th June 2003
C205 GTU (1) seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C205 GTU (1) seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C205 GTU (2) seen in Llandudno Jct on 23rd January 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C205 GTU (2) seen in Llandudno Jct on 23rd January 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C205 GTU (3) (now reregistered A9 ALS ), pictured on 29th May 2004 at the Birkenhead base of Happy Al's
C205 GTU (3) (now reregistered A9 ALS ), pictured on 29th May 2004 at the Birkenhead base of Happy Al's
C205 GTU (4) pictured on 29th September 2006 at the Birkenhead base of Happy Al's
C205 GTU (4) pictured on 29th September 2006 at the Birkenhead base of Happy Al's
C206 GTU (re-registered A16 ALS), is pictured at the Sun Centre. Rhyl in July 1992
C206 GTU (re-registered A16 ALS), is pictured at the Sun Centre. Rhyl in July 1992
C207 GTU (Re-registered A17 ALS) is seen at the Birkenhead depot of Happy Ai's on 9th September 2006
C207 GTU (Re-registered A17 ALS) is seen at the Birkenhead depot of Happy Ai's on 9th September 2006
C207 GTU, A174 VFM and A133 SMA seen in Caernarfon on 27th September 1986 (Photo - D Moss)
C207 GTU, A174 VFM and A133 SMA seen in Caernarfon on 27th September 1986 (Photo - D Moss)
C208 GTU (1) seen in Penmaenmawr on 11th October 1986 (Photo - D Moss)
C208 GTU (1) seen in Penmaenmawr on 11th October 1986 (Photo - D Moss)
C208 GTU (2) seen in Rhyl (Undated)
C208 GTU (2) seen in Rhyl (Undated)
C208 GTU (3) seen in Chester on 23rd August 2003
C208 GTU (3) seen in Chester on 23rd August 2003
C208 GTU (4) seen in Rhyl on 30th July 2005
C208 GTU (4) seen in Rhyl on 30th July 2005
C209 GTU (1) seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C209 GTU (1) seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C209 GTU (2) seen at Llandudno Junction Depot (Undated)
C209 GTU (2) seen at Llandudno Junction Depot (Undated)
C209 GTU (3) seen whilst in Arriva ownership (3119) at Pwllheli on 22nd November 2002
C209 GTU (3) seen whilst in Arriva ownership (3119) at Pwllheli on 22nd November 2002
C209 GTU (4) seen on 6th October 2006 operating the early morning 151 service from Denbigh to Ruthin
C209 GTU (4) seen on 6th October 2006 operating the early morning 151 service from Denbigh to Ruthin
C210 GTU (1) seen on Llandudno Junction depot on 27th September 1992
C210 GTU (1) seen on Llandudno Junction depot on 27th September 1992
C210 GTU (2) seen in Rhyl in July 2002 as Arriva 3120
C210 GTU (2) seen in Rhyl in July 2002 as Arriva 3120
C210 GTU (3) seen in the Bagillt depot of P&O Lloyd on 29th August 2005
C210 GTU (3) seen in the Bagillt depot of P&O Lloyd on 29th August 2005
C211 GTU (1) seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C211 GTU (1) seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
C211 GTU (2) seen in Bangor as Arriva 3121 on 22nd November 2002
C211 GTU (2) seen in Bangor as Arriva 3121 on 22nd November 2002
C212 GTU (1) seen in Coastliner livery at Llandudno Junction depot (Undated)
C212 GTU (1) seen in Coastliner livery at Llandudno Junction depot (Undated)
C212 GTU (2) seen in Bangor as Arriva 3122 on 31st July 2002
C212 GTU (2) seen in Bangor as Arriva 3122 on 31st July 2002
C212 GTU (3) seen at Rhyl Sealife Centre during July 2004
C212 GTU (3) seen at Rhyl Sealife Centre during July 2004
GFM 103X seen in the ownership of First at Alsager on 4th April 2002
GFM 103X seen in the ownership of First at Alsager on 4th April 2002
GFM 104X seen in Crewe Bus Station on 9th December 2004
GFM 104X seen in Crewe Bus Station on 9th December 2004
GFM 107X [1] leaves Crewe Railway Station Car Park with a shuttle to Crewe Works on 21st May 2002
GFM 107X [1] leaves Crewe Railway Station Car Park with a shuttle to Crewe Works on 21st May 2002
GFM 107X [2] re-registered OUI 6433, seen at Asda Sheffield on 4th March 2006
GFM 107X [2] re-registered OUI 6433, seen at Asda Sheffield on 4th March 2006
GFM 109X seen outside Crewe Railway Station
GFM 109X seen outside Crewe Railway Station
GFM 110X (re-registered CHZ 4871) is seen in the livery of Price Coaches, New Broughton, Wrexham on 12th October 2002
GFM 110X (re-registered CHZ 4871) is seen in the livery of Price Coaches, New Broughton, Wrexham on 12th October 2002
MTU 116Y seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
MTU 116Y seen in Chester on 3rd December 1988 (Photo - D Moss)
MTU 117Y (1) seen at the Desborough depot of Wilson's coaches on 8th June 2004, this vechicle is still in the livery of Law of Irvine, but has also seen service with Penwortham of Preston and A1 Mini Bus services Warrington between times
MTU 117Y (1) seen at the Desborough depot of Wilson's coaches on 8th June 2004, this vechicle is still in the livery of Law of Irvine, but has also seen service with Penwortham of Preston and A1 Mini Bus services Warrington between times
MTU 117Y (2) seen at the Desborough depot of Wilson's coaches on 23 August 2006
MTU 117Y (2) seen at the Desborough depot of Wilson's coaches on 23 August 2006
MTU 121Y seen in the livery of present owners, Wilson's on 21st September at their Brixworth outstation.
MTU 121Y seen in the livery of present owners, Wilson's on 21st September at their Brixworth outstation.
PFM 126Y seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
PFM 126Y seen outside Warrington Borough Transport depot on 1st October 2004
PFM 127Y seen at Chester on 13th May 1989 (Photo - D Moss)
PFM 127Y seen at Chester on 13th May 1989 (Photo - D Moss)
PFM 128Y seen leaving Peterborough Bus Station on 19th November 2008 working the 14:25 to Coates
PFM 128Y seen leaving Peterborough Bus Station on 19th November 2008 working the 14:25 to Coates
PFM 129Y now carries the registration HBA 278Y seen here in the livery of Warrington Transport on 10th December 2008
PFM 129Y now carries the registration HBA 278Y seen here in the livery of Warrington Transport on 10th December 2008