Former Ribble 1036 (PCK 618) at Morecambe - 25 May 2019 (P1020290)

Saturday 25 May 2019 - Stagecoach North West hosted an open day at their Morecambe garage to celebrate 100 years since the formation of Ribble Motor Services. Stagecoach acquired Ribble in May 1989.

Former Ribble 1036 (PCK 618) is a Harrington Cavalier bodied Leyland Leopard that was new in June 1961 to operate on extended tours. Note there are only four seats at the rear. The coach fitted with just 32 Chapman reclining seats. Normal capacity for this size of coach was 41 non-recliners.

On the following day the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust held the 'Morecambe Vintage Bus Day' rally all making for an interesting weekend. Both events featured preserved buses and coaches in the colours of operators that worked services with Ribble.