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Last updated 20 November 2007

Another look at some delightful vehicles from the past. It's the Midlands again, this time the post-war Leyland Tigers operated by Potteries Motor Traction.

All true classic bus enthusiasts will know that  the initials 'P.M.T.' have no connection with hormonal matters, but stand for Potteries Motor Traction. Potteries can trace its origins to the 1860s when horse-drawn trams started operations in the 'potteries' area of North Staffordshire. Steam trams followed in 1881, and electric trams in 1899.

Named Potteries Electric Traction at the time (as a result of its tram fleet) the company introduced motorbuses in 1900. Eventually these replaced the trams, which were finally withdrawn in 1928, and so the company was renamed Potteries Motor Traction in 1933.

The large number of local independent operators in the area had always been a problem for P.M.T. and, after World War 2, the company decided that the best way to eliminate them was to buy them out. Accordingly, the fleet became extremely mixed during the 1950s, and reflected the consequent complete lack of standardisation.

With the acquisition of many small operator's fleets P.M.T. accumulated a fascinating collection of vehicles. Single deckers included the Leyland Tigers that we examine on this page, along with Albions, Daimlers, AEC Regals and Reliances, Tiger Cubs, Guy Arabs, a Dennis Lancet and a Foden ! Double deckers included Arabs, Daimlers, Leyland PD2's,  PD3's and AEC Regents.

The picture below shows S 369 (PRE 735), one of a 1948 batch which Potteries acquired from Milton Bus Service in 1952.

Roger Hardy took the photo at Stoke-on-Trent in 1961 or 62. Roger has copyright to the picture, and many more which are available for 'a small consideration'. My sincere and particular thanks to the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society who have given me much assistance in compiling this often very complicated story ! See also their second website which concentrates on pictures of PMT buses past and present.

As with my other lists, the mistakes are bound to creep in, and some relevant information may be missing so, in order to make it as accurate a reference as possible, I would of course welcome any additions or corrections.

FLEET LIST

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LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     C 317 (Total 1)

Built in 1947?

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Massey C35F. Replaced with Weymann B35F body from SN467 (below) in 1954.

Notes: Acquired from Mainwaring Bros (had been their No.21). Became S 317 when rebodied in 1954. Withdrawn 1960

• C 317 (NRF 955) c/n 462401. Received B35F body No. C9418 from SN467 (below) 4/54 and became S 317. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 1960, to Haulgo (dealer), Havant Feb 1961, then to Fodens, Cowplain for spares.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     C 318 (Total 1)

Built in 1947

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Santus C33F. Replacement Weymann body from SN 460 (below) fitted 1954.

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. (their No.24) in 1952. Became S 318 when rebodied. Withdrawn 1960.

• C 318 (MRF 346) c/n 462106. Later became SN 318. Santus body replaced by Weymann B35F b/n C9415 from SN460 Feb 1954 and became S 318. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford Sept 1960.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 319-320 (Total 2)

Built in 1947?

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Massey B35F

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. in 1952. Withdrawn 1960.

• S 319 (NRF 950) Withdrawn 1960.
• S 320 (NRF 951) Withdrawn 1960.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 321 (Total 1)

Built in 1947

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original Pochin B37F body replaced with Weymann B39F (increased from B35F) from SN459 (below) in Oct 1954.

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. (their No.7) in 1952. Withdrawn Nov 1962.

• S 321 (MRF 351) c/n 462392. Pochin body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9426 from SN459 Oct 1954. Withdrawn 11/62.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -   SN 322 (Total 1)

Built in 1947

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original Pochin B35F body replaced in July 1954 with Weymann body from SN461 (below).

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. (their No.6) in 1952. Withdrawn 1959.

• SN 322 (ORE 650) c/n 462393. Pochin body replaced by Weymann B35F b/n C9424 from SN461 July 1954 and became S 322. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 1959. To Deiniolen Motors Sept 1959, to PVD (dealer), Dunchurch Dec 1960, to Douglas, Byfleet Feb 1961.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 324, 325, 327 & 328 (Total 4)

Built in 1947

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original bodies by Willowbrook or Strachan. Some replaced with Weymann B39F in 1955-56.

Notes: Acquired from Thomas Tilstone & Sons Ltd. in 1952.

• S 324 (KVT 918) c/n 470505. Ex Tilstone No.6 with Willowbrook B35F body. This body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9430 from SN454 (below) Nov 1955. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford Oct 1962, to Tarmac (contractor), Wolverhampton July 1964.
• SN 325 (KVT 919) Withdrawn 1960. (Had a Willowbrook B35F body?).
• SN 327 (KVT 921). Withdrawn 1960. (Had a Willowbrook B35F body?) With Sampson Mushrooms, Oving, Sussex in 1961.
• S 328 (LEH 42) c/n 461153. Ex Tilstone No.32 with Strachan B35F body. This body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9432 from SN455 June 1956. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/62, to Silcox, Pembroke Dock 4/63, withdrawn (as goods vehicle) 1967.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 326 (Total 1)

Built in 1947

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Weymann B39F (?or Willowbrook B35F?).

Notes: Acquired from Thomas Tilstone & Sons Ltd. in 1951. Withdrawn around 1960.

• S 326 (KVT 920) - Withdrawn by 1961. With McGregors (contractors) 1964.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 362 (Total 1)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original Lawton B35F body replaced with Weymann B39F (increased from B35F) from SN450 (below) in July 1957.

Notes: Acquired from Thomas Tilstone & Sons Ltd. (their No.14) in 1952. Became SN 362 when rebodied. Withdrawn 1962.

• S 362 (MEH 316) c/n 473471. Lawton body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9410 from SN450 (below) July 1957, then became No. SN 362. Became S 362 again 7/60. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford Sept 1962.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     SN 363 (Total 1)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Lawton B35F.

Notes: Acquired from Thomas Tilstone & Sons Ltd. in 1952.

• SN 363 (MEH 557) Withdrawn 1961

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 364 (Total 1)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original Pochin B35F body replaced with Weymann B39F in Sept 1954.

Notes: Acquired from Mainwaring Bros. (their No.24) in 1951.

• S 364 (ORF 974) c/n 470861. Single rear wheels 1953. Pochin body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9425 from SN462 (below) Sept 1954. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 1962, sold to Edmund Nuttall (building and civil engineering contractors) by 5/63.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 365-369 (Total 5)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original Barnards B35F bodies replaced with Weymann B39F in 1954-55.

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. (their Nos. 12-16) in 1952. Withdrawn around 1962.

• S 365 (PRE 731) c/n 472978. Barnards body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9411 from SN453 (below) 12/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 1962. To Silcox, Pembroke Dock as their No.10. It was withdrawn by Silcox in 1967.
• SN 366 (PRE 732) c/n 473103. Barnards body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9412 from SN457 (below) 12/54 and became S 366. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/62. To Silcox, Pembroke Dock by Apr 1963.
• S 367 (PRE 733) c/n 480867. Barnards body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9414 from SN447 (below) 1/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/62. To Brown (contractor) 5/65. To Cowley, then Wombwell Diesels as scrap 3/70.
• S 368 (PRE 734) c/n 480890. Barnards body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9416 from SN452 (below) 2/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/62.
• S 369 (PRE 735) c/n 481860. Barnards body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9421 from SN468 (below) 2/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/62. To Silcox, Pembroke Dock 6/63. Withdrawn 4/69. see photo at top of page.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1    -     SN 370 (Total 1)

Leyland Tiger SN 370 (RRE 588). Does anyone recognise the location? Photo: P.Yeomans Collection, by kind permission of the PSV Circle.

Paul Clarkson says "The location in your photo is Stafford Street, Hanley. It is standing on the opposite side of the road to the Baddeley Green bus stop. In the left background is the old Essoldo cinema which was demolished circa 1963 and replaced with a Top Rank. Incidentally, your picture of SN387 (MEH 797) - see further down this page -  would have been taken from about the lamp post visible to the rear of SN370." Thank you Paul.

Built around 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1

Body:  Barnard B3?F

Notes: Withdrawn by 1961.

• SN 370 (RRE 588)

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     SN 371 (Total 1)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Brush B34F

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd., Stoke, in 1952 (it had been their No.9). Withdrawn early 1962.

• SN 371 (PRE 86) c/n 481196, delivered to Milton Bus 3/48. Delicenced early 1962.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1/1    -     S 372 (Total 1)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1/1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Original Pochin B37F body replaced with Weymann B39F in Sept 1955.

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. (their No.8) in 1952.Withdrawn 1962.

• S 372 (PRF 599) c/n 472519. Body replaced by Weymann B35F (increased to B39F) b/n C9428 from SN445 (below) 9/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/62. To Kencast Buildings, Astley 4/63.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1    -     SN 373 (Total 1)

Built in 1948

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Massey B35F

Notes: Acquired from Stoke-on-Trent Motors Ltd. in 1951.

• SN 373 (MEH 384) Sold in 1960.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1    -     SN 387 (Total 1)

Built in 1949

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1. 7.4 litre engine, 17 foot 6 inch wheelbase, 7 foot 6 inch wide chassis.

Body:  Willowbrook B35F

Notes: Acquired from Stoke-on-Trent Motors Ltd. in 1952.

Potteries PS1 Tiger SN387 (MEH 797) working a service to Hanley in the 1950s. (Photo: Roy Marshall collection). PJ Clarkson says "Your picture of Tiger MEH 797 shows it standing in Stafford St., Hanley, on the ''Milton'' bus stop. The date is late 50's before Swynnertons cafe was rebuilt into a Wimpy bar. The blind shows both ends of the route, many conductors knew that careful setting part way between two screens avoided alteration at end of each journey!!"

• SN 387 (MEH 797) Withdrawn 1963. With Cubitt (contractor) 1964.

LEYLAND TIGER PS2/3    -     SN 388 (Total 1)

Built in 1949

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS2/3. 9.8 litre O-600 engine, synchromesh gearbox, 7 feet 6 inches wide, 17 feet 6 inch wheelbase.

Body:  Metalcraft B35F

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd. (their No.24) in 1952. It had originally been ordered by Hants & Sussex, but the delivery was cancelled.

• SN 388 (TRE 257) c/n 494483. Withdrawn 1963

LEYLAND TIGER OPS1/1    -     SN 420-430 (Total 11)

Built in 1949

Chassis: Leyland Tiger OPS1/1 (export version of the PS1). 8.6 litre engine, crash gearbox, 8 feet wide chassis.

Body:  Burlingham B35F

Notes: Intended for export, but diverted due to cancelled order. The first 8 foot wide vehicles acquired by P.M.T. The entire batch was withdrawn in 1961.

• SN 420 (MEH 420) Sold in 1962? to Thomas Bros., Llangadog, Carmarthenshire.
• SN 421 (MEH 421)
• SN 422 (MEH 422)
• SN 423 (MEH 423) Sold to Sir Alfred McAlpine (contractor) 1961.
• SN 424 (MEH 424) Sold to Sir Alfred McAlpine (contractor) 1962?
• SN 425 (MEH 425)
• SN 426 (MEH 426)
• SN 427 (MEH 427)
• SN 428 (MEH 428)
• SN 429 (MEH 429) With Sir Alfred McAlpine (contractor) 1964.
• SN 430 (MEH 430)

LEYLAND TIGER PS2/5    -     S 431-444 (Total 14)

Built in 1949

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS2/5. 9.8 litre O-600 engine, synchromesh gearbox, 8 feet wide, 17 feet 6 inch wheelbase.

Body:  Brush B34F

Notes: All withdrawn around 1962.

• S 431 (NEH 431) c/n 492292, deliv. 11/49. Sold in 1962 to Fairwater Construction, Cardiff.
• S 432 (NEH 432) c/n 492296, deliv. 11/49. Sold in 1962 to Fairwater Construction, Cardiff.
• S 433 (NEH 433) c/n 492297, deliv. 12/49.
• S 434 (NEH 434) c/n 492293, deliv. 1949.
• S 435 (NEH 435) c/n 492294, deliv. 1949.
• S 436 (NEH 436) c/n 492295, deliv. 1949.
• S 437 (NEH 437) c/n 492417, deliv. 1949. With McAlpine's (contractors) 1965.
• S 438 (NEH 438) c/n 492418, deliv. 1949.
• S 439 (NEH 439) c/n 492419, deliv. 1949.
• S 440 (NEH 440) c/n 492420, deliv. 1949.
• S 441 (NEH 441) c/n 492421, deliv. 1949. With McAlpine (contractor) 1964.
• S 442 (NEH 442) c/n 492422, deliv. 1949. With McAlpine (contractor) 1964.
• S 443 (NEH 443) c/n 492922, deliv. 1949. Sold 1962? to Edmund Nuttall (building and civil engineering contractors).
• S 444 (NEH 444) c/n 492923, deliv. 1949.

LEYLAND TITAN OPD2/1    -    445 - 468 (Total 24)

No.466 is one of two survivors from this batch of single deckers converted to double deckers in 1954-55. It is currently operated by the Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society. Photographer and location unknown.

Built 1950, entered service May 1950

Chassis: Leyland Titan OPD2/1. Leyland O.600 9.8 litre engine, synchromesh 4-speed gearbox.

Body:  Delivered with Weymann B35F bus bodies, with leather-trimmed seats and luggage boots. Rebodied as double deckers using 1951 Northern Counties bodies (some lowbridge, some highbridge) during 1954-56, from pre-war Leyland Titan TD4 chassis. The redundant Weymann single deck bodies were then used on other buses in the fleet, as detailed below. Since they were actually delivered as single deck halfcabs, I have added them to this list.

Notes: This batch of Leyland Titan OPD2/1 buses were a cancelled export batch, delivered to PMT in 1950-51 as numbers 445-468 (NEH 445-468). Redesignated as "SN" 445-468 in the renumbering scheme of 1953.

• 445 (NEH 445) c/n 492985, b/n C9428, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4529 from Titan TD4 H63 (CVT 3) in Oct 1955 and became H445. Original body transferred to S372 (above) 9/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65.
• 446 (NEH 446) c/n 492986, b/n C9429, deliv. 5/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties L53RD b/n 4535 from Titan TD4 L59 (DVT 903) in Dec 1955 and became L446. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/63. To Golden Miller, Feltham 12/63. To Cowley again 7/66.
• 447 (NEH 447) c/n 492987, b/n C9414, deliv. 5/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties L53RD b/n 4533 from Titan TD4 L72 (DVT 902) in Dec 1954 and became L447. Original body transferred to S367 (above) 1/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/63. To Progressive, Cambridge 7/64, withdrawn 6/68.
• 448 (NEH 448) c/n 492988, b/n C9423, deliv. 5/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4524 from Titan TD4 H69 (CVT 9) in Oct 1955 and became H448. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65. To Green Bus, Rugeley as No.33 6/65. With Johnson, Barnsley (scrapyard) 1970.
• 449 (NEH 449) c/n 492989, b/n C9422, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4527 from Titan TD4 H68 (CVT 8) in Nov 1955 and became H449. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65.
• 450 (NEH 450) c/n 492990, b/n C9410, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties L53RD b/n 4532 from Titan TD4 L60 (DVT 904) in Mar 1956 and became L450. Original body transferred to S362 (above) 7/57. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/63. To Progressive, Cambridge 2/64, withdrawn 4/67.
• 451 (NEH 451) c/n 492991, b/n C9409, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4521 from Titan TD4 H64 (CVT 4) in Feb 1955 and became H451. Original body transferred to S365 (above) 12/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65. To scrap, Barnsley 12/65.
• 452 (NEH 452) c/n 492992, b/n C9416, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4526 from Titan TD4 H67 (CVT 7) in Dec 1954 and became H452. Original body transferred to S368 (above) 2/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65.
• 453 (NEH 453) c/n 492993, b/n C9411, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties L53RD b/n 4531 from Titan TD4 L58 (DVT 901) in Nov 1954 and became L453. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/63. To Progressive, Cambridge 12/64, stored 3/66, withdrawn 11/68 and used on farm at Weeley Heath, Essex. Rescued for preservation by Gordon Laming 1976. Acquired by Nigel Parks 1978. At Greenwich Transport Museum, and later at Castle Point Transport Museum, Canvey Island. ** SURVIVOR **
• 454 (NEH 454) c/n 492994, b/n C9430, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4530 from Titan TD4 H70 (CVT 10) in Dec 1955 and became H454. Original body transferred to S324 (above) 11/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65. In scrapyard, Lumb-in-Rossendale 1/66.
• 455 (NEH 455) c/n 492995, b/n C9432, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties L53RD b/n 4534 from Titan TD4 L73 (DVT 905) in Jan 1956 and became L455. Original body transferred to S328 (above) 6/56. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 11/63. To Progressive, Cambridge 1/64, withdrawn 12/67.
• 456 (NEH 456) c/n 492996, b/n C9431, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4525 from Titan TD4 H62 (CVT 2) in Apr 1955 and became H456. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65.
• 457 (NEH 457) c/n 492997, b/n C9412, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4528 from Titan TD4 H65 (CVT 5) in Oct 1954 and became H457. Original body transferred to S366 (above) 12/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 2/65. To scrap, Barnsley 12/65.
• 458 (NEH 458) c/n 492998, b/n C9413, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4847 and became L458. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65. To scrap, Barnsley 1/66.
• 459 (NEH 459) c/n 493174, b/n C9426, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4842 and became L459. Original body transferred to S321 (above) 10/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65. To scrap, Barnsley 1/66.
• 460 (NEH 460) c/n 493175, b/n C9415, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4848 and became L460. Original body transferred to S318 (above) 2/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65.
• 461 (NEH 461) c/n 493176, b/n C9424, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4844 and became L461. Original body transferred to SN322 (above) 7/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65.
• 462 (NEH 462) c/n 493177, b/n C9425, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4849 and became L462. Original body transferred to S364 (above) 9/54. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65.
• 463 (NEH 463) c/n 493178, b/n C9419, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4843 and became L463. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65. To scrap, Barnsley 1/66.
• 464 (NEH 464) c/n 493179, b/n C9427, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 7/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4850 and became L464. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65. To scrap, Barnsley 1/66.
• 465 (NEH 465) c/n 493180, b/n C9417, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 5/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4845 and became L465. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65. To scrap, Barnsley 1/66.
• 466 (NEH 466) c/n 493181, b/n C9420, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 6/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4846 and became L466. Body transferred to S333 (ex Milton Bus Service 1947 Guy Arab MRF 350) 3/54. Used as training bus from 1966, then became T466 as a private car! Sold to Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society 1977 in blue livery. ** SURVIVOR **
• 467 (NEH 467) c/n 493182, b/n C9418, deliv. 4/50. Rebodied 8/54 with Northern Counties L53R b/n 4851 and became L467. Original body transferred to C317 (above) in 4/54. Became the last in passenger service. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 4/67.
• 468 (NEH 468) c/n 493183, b/n C9421, deliv. 4/50. Fitted with second (rear) door as B26D for 'standee' tests 2/53. Rear door sealed in 1954 and body became B27F. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4523 from Titan TD4 H61 (CVT 1) in Feb 1955 and became H468. Original body transferred to S369 (above) 2/55. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 10/65.

LEYLAND TIGER PS2/3    -     C 481 (Total 1)

One-off Tiger PS2 No.C 481 (TRF 693). Photo: P.Yeomans Collection by kind permission of the PSV Circle. John Bishop wrote to say "The PMT Tiger PS2 C481 is, with other interesting relics, in Stoke Garage, the scene of all the body swapping which the company did after taking over bit by bit all the independents. The whole of that side of the site was burnt down a couple of years ago. More vandalism !". Thanks John.

Built 1950

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS2/3

Body: Metalcraft C35F coach body

Notes: Acquired from Milton Bus Service Ltd.

• C 481 (TRF 693) c/n 496930. Withdrawn 1960.

LEYLAND TIGER PS1   -   S 484 (Total 1)

Built in December 1947

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS1

Body: Brush B34F bus body

Notes: Acquired from Yorkshire Woollen District, where it had been No.564. Many examples of the Yorkshire batch (originally 558-632, HD 7841-7915) were converted to double deck in 1954-55, so it may have been bought by PMT around that time.

• S 484 (HD 7847) c/n 471904. Gone by 1961.

LEYLAND TIGER PS2/3    -     S 495 (Total 1)

Built 1950

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS2/3

Body:  Hassall DP35F body. Rebodied as double decker using 1951 Northern Counties body in 1955, from pre-war Leyland Titan TD4 chassis.

Notes: Withdrawn 1967. PJ Clarkson says "My ABC book dated approx 1961/62 shows this vehicle as being acquired from H.Davies in 1954, and yet I was once informed this was the bus (as a double decker) balanced on four Wedgwood cups at the Festival of Britain 1951!".

Actually that Davies info is correct. A bit of checking shows it was delivered new to Davies Transport, Stoke in 1950. As for the Wedgwood cups, I'm not sure!

• S 495 (OEH 700) c/n 500265. Rebodied with 1951 Northern Counties H56RD b/n 4522 from Titan TD4 H66 (CVT 6) in Sept 1955 and became H495. Sold to F.Cowley (dealer), Salford 4/67.

LEYLAND TIGER PS2    -    S 503 (Total 1)

Built in 1950

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS2, 9.8 litre O-600 engine, synchromesh gearbox, 17 feet 6 inch wheelbase.

Body: Lawton B35F

Notes: Acquired from Dawson's Reliance Coaches in 1958, after being withdrawn due to accident damage.

• S 503 (OEH 238) Body scrapped in 1958 or 1959, and chassis broken up for spare parts.

LEYLAND TIGER PS2/3    -     C 504 (Total 1)

Built in 1949

Chassis: Leyland Tiger PS2/3. 9.8 litre O-600 engine, synchromesh gearbox, 17 feet 6 inch wheelbase.

Body:  Lawton C35F coach body

Notes: Acquired from Baxter Ltd., Hanley (their No.6) in 1958. Some reports indicate that the chassis was actually a double deck Titan PD2, and not a Tiger, but I am confident that this vehicle was built as a PS2 and remained so throughout its life.

• C 504 (NVT 678) c/n 494739. Sold 1963 to Stoke City Police

TOTAL 79?   (with 2 survivors, 453 and 466 )

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