Trent doesn't seem to get the same attention as other former BET fleets. I rather liked them as they were always smartly turned out. However I suppose not only didn't it catch the imagination the way of say North Western it shared it's operating area with greats like Barton. Here 1965 Plaxton Panorama bodied Leyland Leopard No.4 is bound for Derby at Manchester, Lower Moseley Street Bus Station when about a year old
Its nice to see Trent having some attention. As I worked for Trent for 30 years I suppose I am biased!! I worked in the engineering department and remember thses coaches well.
ReplyDeleteECH 4-5-6C had the first air suspension on Trent, on bad road surfaces they rolled like a tea clipper in full sale. The seats were also pseudo leather (plastic) which was warm and sticky in hot weather and led to complaints from customers. ECH 5C was a fast mover and once overtook a Midland Red Coach on the M1 - cracking