National Bus Company Dual Purpose Vehicles

Previously unpublished photographs documenting this fascinating and overlooked part of NBC vehicle history.

With previously unpublished photographs documenting this famous and much-loved Crosville bus company.

An informative history covering nearly a century of this British bus company, packed with facts and photos. United Counties Buses: A Fleet History begins by taking a brief look at the expansion of the United Counties Omnibus Company since its formation in September 1921 through its demise in October 2014. The company acquired over fifty independent operators between 1922 and 1938, giving it prominence in Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. May 1952 saw the fleet double in size with the acquisition of the Midland area of the Eastern National Omnibus Company, encompassing Bedfordshire, north Buckinghamshire, and north Hertfordshire. The National Bus Company split United Counties into three operating companies in 1986, United Counties, Luton & District and MK Citybus, halving the size of the fleet. After being acquired by the Stagecoach Group in 1987, the company was largely left untouched. The main focus of the book looks at the vehicles operated by the company, covering the numerous types operated by United Counties themselves. The various liveries, both fleet and advertising liveries, are also listed.

As part of the National Bus Company, Hants & Dorset Motor Service once served a large diverse area. Here is a nostalgic look back on this popular bus company.

Stephen Dowle presents a nostalgic look at the National Bus Company in the 1970s.

A profusely illustrated history of Bristol's country buses.

A follow-up to the popular first volume, looking at service vehicles in the golden age of the National Bus Company.

A revealing pictorial history of the service vehicles used by the iconic National Bus Company between 1972-1986.