 This 1958 Plaxton Consort bodied AEC
Reliance (8332U) has been retained by Wallace Arnold as an example of their fleet of 40 years ago.
It attracted a great deal of interest amongst the general public, whilst on display at Showbus 97, many
of whom recalled travelling in Wallace Arnold coaches of years ago.
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Volvo Ailsa doubledeckers,
with their characteristic Alexander bodies are rapidly becoming yesterday's buses. This 1977 example
has been acquired by Wallace Arnold as a mobile hospitality unit, with a professional conversion inside
to equip it for its new role. It was kindly loaned by Wallace Arnold for use as Rally Control at
Showbus in 97 and 98. Seen here in 1997 it was repainted in the cream livery for 1998.
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Seen at EFE SHOWBUS International 2001 in full WA livery, the Ailsa fulfills its role again. By 2000
the lower deck was fully bus seated and the vehicle is used for crew transfers.
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The most useful feature of the Ailsa for "ShowERbus" is the awning on the nearside
as it always seems to rain just as the prizes are about to be presented! 2002
was no exception. The bus sports a commemorative Gold Run Golden Jubilee rosette.
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