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Sunday 25 September 2016 – Preserved former Barton Transport 284 (CRR 819), a Leyland Cub, seen at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport 1246 (RVO 668L), a Plaxton Supreme Express bodied Leyland Leopard new in July 1973, seen at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport 866 (866 HAL), a Plaxton Panorama bodied AEC Reliance new February 1961, seen at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport coaches seen at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Left is 1246 (RVO 668L), a Plaxton Supreme Express bodied Leyland Leopard new in July 1973, and right is 866 (866 HAL), a Plaxton Panorama bodied AEC Reliance new February 1961.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport coaches seen at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. 866 (866 HAL), is a Plaxton Panorama bodied AEC Reliance new February 1961. In the background is 1246 (RVO 668L), a Plaxton Supreme Express bodied Leyland Leopard new in July 1973.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport 866 (866 HAL), is a Plaxton Panorama bodied AEC Reliance new February 1961, seen at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. A rear destination blind fitted to a coach was a most unusual feature (although not so unusual for Barton).

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport 865 (URO 865), is a Plaxton bodied AEC Reliance new February 1961, seen at Chilwell during the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport vehicles on display at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally. The double deckers include three of Barton's trademark Duple front entrance lowbridge bodied Leyland Titans. 509 (JRR 930), a PD1A new in June 1948; 507 (JVO 230), a PD1 new in 1948 and 580 (KNN 254) a PD1A new in 1949. The AEC supporting the bicycle is 854, a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent V new in October 1960 with registration number 854 FNN but now registered AAL 522A. Just visible on the extreme right is the chassis of a Barton BTS rebuild.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – A bicycle in the livery of Barton Transport seen on display at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. The bus is 854, a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent V new in October 1960 with registration number 854 FNN now registered AAL 522A.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport vehicles on display at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally. 784 (XAL 784), a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent V new in September 1957; a partially built BTS rebuild; 509 (JRR 930), a Duple bodied Leyland PD1A new in June 1948; and 854, a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent V new in October 1960 with registration number 854 FNN but now registered AAL 522A.

Sunday 25 September 2016 - Former Barton Transport double deckers on display at the former Barton garage in Chilwell. 854, a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent V new in October 1960 with registration number 854 FNN. Now registered AAL 522A. Propped up beside it is a bicycle in Barton livery. 507 (JVO 230) and 580 (KNN 254) are bothe Duple bodies Leyland Titans. 507 a PD1 new in 1948 and 580 a PD1A new in 1949. The Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport vehicles on display at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally. 861 (861 HAL), the unique Northern Counties lowbridge bodied Dennis Loline new in April 1961 (the unusual combination of two low height principles achieved an overall height of 12’ 6”); 782 (WAL 782), a Willowbrook bodied Leyland PS1 (chassis rebuilt in March 1957 from CWH 262 new in March 1948 to Knowles of Bolton); 784 (XAL 784), a Northern Counties bodied AEC Regent V new in September 1957.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport 861 (861 HAL) seen at Barton Fleet Review at Chilwell. This unique bus features the unusual combination of two low height principles of a Dennis Loline chassis combined with a Northern Counties lowbridge body which achieved an overall height of just 12’ 6”. New in April 1961.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport vehicles on display at Chilwell as part of the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally. This line up features (from left to right): 1286 (XRR 615M); 861 (861 HAL); 782 (WAL 782); 784 (XAL 784); 784 (XAL 784); a partially built BTS rebuild; 509 (JRR 930); 854 (AAL 522A (854 FNN); 507 (JVO 230) and 580 (KNN 254).

Sunday 25 September 2016 – A general view of the Chilwell site and the former Barton Transport vehicles on display at the Barton Fleet Review event. The event was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally. The line up features (from left to right): 1286 (XRR 615M); 861 (861 HAL); 782 (WAL 782); 784 (XAL 784); 784 (XAL 784); a partially built BTS rebuild; 509 (JRR 930); 854 (AAL 522A (854 FNN)); 507 (JVO 230) and 580 (KNN 254). Continuing beyond the wider gap were 517 (RRR 517R); 966 (966 RVO); 467 (JNN 384); 866 (866 HAL); 284 (CRR 819); and 1246 (RVO 668L).

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Barton Transport tow truck 14 (NAS 624) seen at the Barton Fleet Review event held at the former garage in Chilwell. Quite likely an AEC Matador.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – Former Barton Transport 1246 (RVO 668L), a Plaxton Panorama Elite Express bodied Leyland Leopard new in July 1973, seen at Chilwell. In addition to the Barton flag motif the coach carries the names of two significant companies acquired by Barton which were Robin Hood Coaches and Hall Brothers of South Shields. This was the Barton Fleet Review event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE.

Sunday 25 September 2016 – A general view of the Chilwell site and the former Barton Transport vehicles on display at the Barton Fleet Review event. The event was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the founder of Barton Transport, Thomas Henry Barton, OBE. Following the Review a number of vehicles made the trip to Donington Park to participate at the Showbus Rally. This part of the line up features (from left to right): 854 (AAL 522A (854 FNN)); 507 (JVO 230); 580 (KNN 254); 517 (RRR 517R); 966 (966 RVO); 467 (JNN 384); 866 (866 HAL); 284 (CRR 819); and 1246 (RVO 668L).