Thanks for the video, it is clear and has good audio too. The Seddon was my favorite bus. We had them in Barbdos. We also had Leyland Albion Victors and Albion Vikings.
Hi Philip you are right about those Seddon busses being fast you mean lightning fast,we as youngster here in Barbados love those Seddon busses to the bone especially the midnight run after theater on Saturday night to St Patrick, those Seddon busses were like formula one cars on these narrow roads here, Love to hear those Perkins V8 diesel engines growling through collymore rock wildey sargeants village Vauxhall and kingsland that ride home give you goosebumps man
Glorious diesel engine. I was born and raised in a tin mining settlement in the 70s. Those were the days, in the middle of the night, in the stillness, one country mile away, a lone Seddon bus would be howling away along the main road to the bus depot. I can still recall the engine gasping and braking during downshifts and bellowing back on and on .....the buses are long gone. ....... Killinghall Tin Ltd
Love this! GH Watts used their other Seddon/Plaxton on the school run when I was at Bosworth College in Desford back in the mid 80's. That one was XJF130J I think.
Back in the early 80's I drove a selection of Seddon coaches. A Van Hall 10m with I think a Perkins 510 and a back to front mounted Chinese gearbox. very interesting to drive. Then an 11m front engine crashbox with I think a Perkins 540. A lot of noise, not much go. A 10m Plaxton Panorama, again with a Perkins engine but I can't remember which one. Then finally A 12m Plaxton I can't remember which model body, with a beautiful Gardner 180 teamed with a 6 speed box. Smooth, reasonably fast but because of very poor steering lock, a bitch to drive in places such as Petworth.
I remember this vehicle spec well, and experienced SELNEC's examples on the "Trans Lancs Express" where they replaced ex Manchester Corporation Bedford VAL airport coaches on the service. They were great when they were given their legs to run fast, but on interurban work, it seems not ideal, with all the stopping/starting and congestion.
Thanks for the video, it is clear and has good audio too. The Seddon was my favorite bus. We had them in Barbdos. We also had Leyland Albion Victors and Albion Vikings.
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Hi Philip you are right about those Seddon busses being fast you mean lightning fast,we as youngster here in Barbados love those Seddon busses to the bone especially the midnight run after theater on Saturday night to St Patrick, those Seddon busses were like formula one cars on these narrow roads here, Love to hear those Perkins V8 diesel engines growling through collymore rock wildey sargeants village Vauxhall and kingsland that ride home give you goosebumps man
Great old busses, great to see them 👍
Glorious diesel engine. I was born and raised in a tin mining settlement in the 70s. Those were the days, in the middle of the night, in the stillness, one country mile away, a lone Seddon bus would be howling away along the main road to the bus depot. I can still recall the engine gasping and braking during downshifts and bellowing back on and on .....the buses are long gone. ....... Killinghall Tin Ltd
Goose bumps. This is the sound I love from my younger days. A Seddon Bus. And it was fast too.
Awesome engine sound! I remember those very well, travelled across the UK on them. Thank you so very much for sharing this fabulous memory.
same engines as the dennis rs fire engine - perkins v8 diesel
@@lucythemoggy1970and the Daimler roadliner also had the same engine
I love the sound of the engine in this Seddon coach. Very sweet running and it is quite fast too. They don’t make them like this today.
When I was a kid I went on a school trip to Switzerland on one of these coaches (from Ormskirk Lancashire) happy days😀
Love this! GH Watts used their other Seddon/Plaxton on the school run when I was at Bosworth College in Desford back in the mid 80's. That one was XJF130J I think.
Back in the early 80's I drove a selection of Seddon coaches. A Van Hall 10m with I think a Perkins 510 and a back to front mounted Chinese gearbox. very interesting to drive. Then an 11m front engine crashbox with I think a Perkins 540. A lot of noise, not much go. A 10m Plaxton Panorama, again with a Perkins engine but I can't remember which one. Then finally A 12m Plaxton I can't remember which model body, with a beautiful Gardner 180 teamed with a 6 speed box. Smooth, reasonably fast but because of very poor steering lock, a bitch to drive in places such as Petworth.
Perkins V8 510 sound
The Seddon engine got a different sound and rhythm on idle. Remembering my college days. From Mauritius.
Reading that has made my day. You never think when posting these how far interest might spread so many thanks for that!
Ali Ismael Yes, Savanne Bus Service & Triolet Bus Service had these. Savanne Bus Service had 2 Seddon equipped with turbo also!
❤ well only a coach to take us sailing or swimming or rugby bloody prevs
I remember this vehicle spec well, and experienced SELNEC's examples on the "Trans Lancs Express" where they replaced ex Manchester Corporation Bedford VAL airport coaches on the service. They were great when they were given their legs to run fast, but on interurban work, it seems not ideal, with all the stopping/starting and congestion.
Better than a Bedford VAL70 for sure!! :-)
Did it have another higher gear when it cut off ?
The engine sounds looks like ISUZU JCR460 Bus
Don't like V8 diesels as much as six cylinders, but very interesting seeing a Plaxton on this chassis.
I like bedford buses for me ..
You obviously didn't drive them in service! Under powered with a lightweight chassis, I never liked them although the odd 1 or 2 were okish
"ROAD CLIPPER"
Is that a Perkins?
Yes v8 diesel
Daimler roadliner had the same I believe or a Cummins v8