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Coastal Red Fact File – By Alan Osborne   

The name of Coastal Red rekindles memories of their bus war with Eastern National in Clacton and Harwich following deregulation in 1986. This fact file covers the complete history of buses from Great Oakley garage, including Hooks Bros, the Essex Coastal Express combine and Charter Coach. Plus there’s extensive coverage of the bus war as this small operator took on the big boys and was eventually run off the road.

This essential book includes a complete fleet list and route listing, 9 historic black and white photos and 4 comprehensive route maps. 28 pages with red card covers and 9 black and white photos.

Price £3.50                     How to order

 

 

City Fact File – By Alan Osborne   

To celebrate the golden Jubilee of the take over of City Coach Company we are proud to launch a brand new book.   Alan Osborne surveys the famous City Coach Company prior to takeover in 1952.  Packed with many special features including a full history, fleet list, tickets, route maps and timetables plus 2 rare colour and 8 B&W photos.

Take a trip down memory lane and order your copy today!  32 Pages with card covers.

Price £3.50                     How to order

 

 

The Campbell Fact File –The complete history of Campbell & Son of Pitsea – By Alan Osborne.

The long awaited story of one of the most enterprising South Essex independents can now be told.  Campbell’s ran to rural Basildon before it became a new town and were the last operator to be taken over by Eastern National in 1956.

This full history details their complete bus & coach fleet from 1916 to 1971 and if you’ve ever wondered what the M.E.C. site at Shell Haven was all about, then all is revealed.

The book includes many nostalgic photos, a route map, route list and details of tickets and timetables issued by the company.

32 Pages with card covers & 9 B&W photos. Price £3.00      How to order

 

 

Coastal Red Fact File – By Alan Osborne.

 

The name of COASTAL RED rekindles memories of their bus war with Eastern National in Clacton and Harwich following deregulation in 1986.

This brand new fact file covers the complete history of buses from Great Oakley garage, including Hooks Bros, the Essex Coastal Express combine and Charter Coach.

Plus there’s extensive coverage of the bus war as this small operator took on the big boys and was eventually run off the road.

Hot off the press, this essential book includes a complete fleet list and route listing, 9 historic black and white photos and 4 comprehensive route maps.

28 Pages with red card covers and 9 B&W photos. Price £3.50      How to order

 

 

The Lion Roars No Longer Eastern National Leyland Lions By P. Snell & A. Osborne

 

A new comprehensive history of the 73 Leyland lions operated by Eastern National from the late Twenties to the mid Fifties. 24 pages inc. 10 rare photos and card covers

Price £2.50                         How to order

 

Eastern National Regents & Renowns (Fact File 6) by Alan Osborne & Peter Snell

 

A comprehensive history of the AEC Regents & Renowns operated by Eastern National from the late Twenties to the early Fifties. Read all about the allocations, loans to London Transport and much more. 16 pages Inc 9 rare photos and card covers

Price £3.50                         How to order

 

The ENOC Lancet — By Peter Snell

 

An illustrated history of Eastern National’s Dennis Lancets, introduced in the 1930’s. 12 pages, 8 B&W photos and card covers. 

Price £1.50                                  How to order

 

Westcliff-on-Sea In Focus — By Peter Snell and Alan Osborne

 

An attractive selection of b/w photos of the Westcliff fleet over the years. 32 pages, 64 B&W photos and card covers.  Originally £4.50, we have a new stock at a reduced price - excellent value!

Price £2.50                                  How to order

 

 

 

Grey Green –From Ewer To Arriva –By Owen Woodliffe

 

This excellent new book tells the story of one of the most famous operators in the country. With over 200 photos and a history of the many routes and vehicles operated, it’s an essential addition to everyone's bookshelf. 76 A4 pages with colour card covers.

Price £10.95                     How to order

 

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