952 JUB - 1964 AEC Regent V

C Roe H39 / 31R body

Leeds City Transport No. 952 /

OK Motor Services / Tyne & Wear PTE 413

New to Leeds City Transport (No 952) in 1964, this type was the last in a line of AEC / Roe buses for the City that began in 1932. It has 'modern' features including semi-automatic gearbox and fluorescent interior lighting.

Withdrawn in 1975, this bus passed to OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, then to Tyne & Wear PTE who were suffering a severe vehicle shortage at the time - the Tyne & Wear 'livery' consisting of painting front panels yellow.

Final withdrawal from service came in 1979 when the bus passed into preservation. It is currently undergoing restoration to Leeds condition.

WANTED - a rear destination blind for this bus.

This vehicle is currently in the workshop building and not on public display.

952 JUB as Tyne & Wear PTE 413	952 JUB, May 2007	front nearside 952 JUB, November 2008

January 2001 - New front brake adjusters have been sourced and fitted.

October 2002 - The nearside upper deck seats have been removed for cleaning and repairs to the lining panels of the bodywork. The platform needs a complete overhaul, but on the credit side, this bus has been completely cleaned inside and out and looks much better. (It currently lives outside).

January 2003 - The platform area has been stripped, and a new steel sub-frame manufactured. The cab has also received attention ready for painting.

January 2004 - Over the last few months, the cab has been stripped out and repainted and work recommenced on the interior upper deck and front end of the bodywork.

Aprl 2004 - The overhauled destination boxes are now back in place and various areas repainted. A new platform frame has been manufactured and will be fitted shortly.

April 2005 - Having swapped workshop space with HPW 133, this vehicle wil spend some time in the Museum. It is receiving new wood to its platform.

July 2007 - New wings (inner and outer) and associated panels have been made for the nearside front and work on reassembling the front end should recommence soon. Some new wood has been fitted at the nearside rear wheel arch and new panels will also be fitted soon. New fuel pipes have been made for the engine bay.

April 2008 - The n/s front wing area has been renewed; four new sections being fabricated and fitted.