Tuesday, 6 January 2009

YELLOW ALEXANDER BUSES

The yellow Alexander buses were the ones we used in the 60's & 70's to go to places like Arbroath and Fife. What I remember about them is that it seemed like everytime I went passed the Seagate Bus Station, the place was always full of them, but on the occasions I needed to go to the Station to actually travel on them, the Station would be mysteriously empty and had to wait ages on one!
The above photo featuring an Alexander's bus was taken in the early 70's. Nobody was hurt in the accident but the funny thing about it is that it's my brothers Austin Maxi that's crushed and it was him that took the picture. He was the only one in the car and as soon as the collision occurred he just stepped out the car and took a few snaps. Not even any camera shake!!
The car was a write-off and the photos were used in my brothers favour when it was insurance claim time!

4 comments:

  1. I lived in Kingennie Terrace and saw loads.
    Here is a pic I took in December 1966, visiting my mum from down south.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/sneachda/4410336097/

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  2. Here's what happen's to your car when you mess with a bus.....some people will never learn....lol

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  3. fas on the wrang sido o the road ?

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