COSHAM COACHES
18th December 2007
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Small Portsmouth based operator who operated route 100 into Fareham in the 1980s & early 90s. Also ran a service in Portsmouth for a time
An unusual but appropriate choice 87 STT is a Plaxton bodied Seddon Pennine 6 - the updated version of the chassis chosen by Provincial in the 60s. This coach was new in 1973 and came to Cosham Coaches in 1988. Pictured, as are most of the fleet in West St., Fareham Jan. 1989
An unusual but appropriate choice 87 STT is a Plaxton bodied Seddon Pennine 6 - the updated version of the chassis chosen by Provincial in the 60s. This coach was new in 1973 and came to Cosham Coaches in 1988. Pictured, as are most of the fleet in West St., Fareham Jan. 1989
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For a time Leyland Panther Cub GTP 166F, a former Portsmouth bus, was often parked in the lay-by off Peak Lane at West End previously used by Provincials ervices 1-3. Pictured in April 1989
For a time Leyland Panther Cub GTP 166F, a former Portsmouth bus, was often parked in the lay-by off Peak Lane at West End previously used by Provincials ervices 1-3. Pictured in April 1989
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AEC Swift NTP 181H was owned between 1983 & 1988. It initially operated in this livery, white with 2 red & 1 green band. Photographed in spring 1985.
AEC Swift NTP 181H was owned between 1983 & 1988. It initially operated in this livery, white with 2 red & 1 green band. Photographed in spring 1985.
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By May 1987 it was repainted into this scheme, complete with route details for the 100
By May 1987 it was repainted into this scheme, complete with route details for the 100
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Less long-lasting than the 100 was service 102 in Portsmouth here, in Jan. 1988, worked by former Portsmouth Swift NTP 181H
Less long-lasting than the 100 was service 102 in Portsmouth here, in Jan. 1988, worked by former Portsmouth Swift NTP 181H
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As the name suggests the company was orginally, and remained, principally a coach operator. Duple Dominat bodied Leopard OHN 500R pictured on an excursion to Exbury Gardens in May 1990
As the name suggests the company was orginally, and remained, principally a coach operator. Duple Dominat bodied Leopard OHN 500R pictured on an excursion to Exbury Gardens in May 1990
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Th company ceased operating in April 1992 and former Bristol Cityline National UAE 995N was in the fleet at the end. The 100 terminated outside Courts in West St., why UAE was passing the bus station in April 1991 remains unknown
Th company ceased operating in April 1992 and former Bristol Cityline National UAE 995N was in the fleet at the end. The 100 terminated outside Courts in West St., why UAE was passing the bus station in April 1991 remains unknown
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A former East Kent AEC Reliance UFN 486H was owned from 1981 to 1989. Pictured outside Courts in February 1987 offering passengers 40 generously spaced touring coach seats..
A former East Kent AEC Reliance UFN 486H was owned from 1981 to 1989. Pictured outside Courts in February 1987 offering passengers 40 generously spaced touring coach seats..
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Hired from Bournemouth for the Portsmouth 102, Bournemouth Atlantean 250 at The Hard in Jan. 1988.
Hired from Bournemouth for the Portsmouth 102, Bournemouth Atlantean 250 at The Hard in Jan. 1988.
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ULJ 257J replaced 250 and was a longer term member of the fleet. Seen here in Sep. 1988 on the 102 which linked Palmerston Rd., Southsea, The Hard & Commercial Rd.
ULJ 257J replaced 250 and was a longer term member of the fleet. Seen here in Sep. 1988 on the 102 which linked Palmerston Rd., Southsea, The Hard & Commercial Rd.
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Willowbrook bodied Leopard XAX 304J, still in the livery of its previous owners in West St., May 1986.
Willowbrook bodied Leopard XAX 304J, still in the livery of its previous owners in West St., May 1986.
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Former London Country RB64 - YPL 64T in a livery of white with 2 orange & 1 dark green band - Sept 1985. Like several other pictures this has suffered badly from being taken on dubious quality cheap
Former London Country RB64 - YPL 64T in a livery of white with 2 orange & 1 dark green band - Sept 1985. Like several other pictures this has suffered badly from being taken on dubious quality cheap "free" film - sorry!
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