Southern Vectis Memorabilia

Photographs:

Peter J. Relf has many bus photographs available, as prints, of Southern Vectis and other operators. Please e-mail Peter for details and pricing of those available, stating the operator(s) that you are interested in.

John Murray has produced at least three CD disc collections containing around 120 images each: 1.Go-Ahead Southern Vectis & Solent Blue Line (part 1); photos from July 2005 until spring 2006: 2.Solent Blue Line 1998-2005: 3.Southern Vectis Leyland & Volvo Olympians (also includes SBL, Redbridge Transport & Countryliner). For further details/pricing please e-mail John Murray.
[Added 30 April 2006]

Oubeck can supply photographs of Southern Vectis buses, as prints, ranging from the late 1970's through to the late 1980's, and some photos from the 1960's which includes a 1960's picture of LDL737 & a 1960's picture of JDL44. Visit Oubeck's website for further details and pricing.

Dave Farrier has many bus photographs available, as prints, of Southern Vectis and other operators. Please visit Dave Farrier's website for details.

Andrew Porter - Amazing collection of prints made from original 1930s negatives, London General, East Surrey, West Kent, Tilling, M&D, most South Eastern fleets plus Bournemouth, Hants & Dorset, Southern Vectis etc., also 1940s/50s/60s from most areas of England and Wales. Black and white 6"x4" glossy prints with narrow white margins 65p each plus 50p towards p&p with order. Sets of photographs available on approval, or lists if preferred on receipt of large s.a.e.. Write to Andrew Porter, 5 Tregony Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9XA
[Amended 17 October 2004]

The Association of Transport Photographers and Historians have a selection of Southern Vectis photgraphs taken in 1954 for sale, amongst many others.
[Added 21 September 2003]

Available from BusMaps is a framed 1974 Southern Vectis Bus Route Map.

John Godwin has produced a Busman's Archive CD containing images of some of the former Top Deck Travel Bristol Lodekkas, which includes many former Southern Vectis Bristol Lodekkas sold to Top Deck Travel.
[Added 5 August 2001]

Andrew & Donna Cooke produce various Southern Vectis memorabillia items such as Bus Mouse Mats, Calendars, Coasters, Fridge Magnets, Photo CD's & Paperweights. For more information and a sales list please e-mail Andrew & Donna or write to:
Andrew & Donna Cooke, c/o F.R Frise, Kimberley House, High Street, FRESHWATER, Isle of Wight, PO40 9JX.
[Added 22 April 2007]

Books:

Glory Days - Buses on the Isle of Wight (published by Ian Allan Publishing authors Glyn Kraemer-Johnson & John Bishop 2006, ISBN 0 7110-3114-2, 96 pages, hardback). The book is priced at £16.99 and is available mail order from MDS Book Sales (or Telephone 01457 861508).
[Added 17 December 2006]

Bus Operators 1970: South-West and Southern England (published by Ian Allan Publishing author Gavin Booth 2006, ISBN 0 7110-3034-0, 80 pages, hardback). This book covers the bus scene in the coastal areas of South-West & Southern England during the early 1970's and is well illustrated with photos, some colour. Of particular interest is that the book contains no less than 12 unpublished shots of the bus & coach scene on the Isle of Wight during the 1970's. The book is priced at £16.99 and is available mail order from MDS Book Sales (or Telephone 01457 861508).
[Added 29 July 2006]

Southern Vectis 1929-2004 - 75 years serving the Isle of Wight (published by Colourpoint Books author Richard Newman 2004, ISBN 1 904242 24 3, 192 pages, softback). Following on from Richard's first book (the first 60 years) published in 1989 this book adds additional material to that previously published as well as covering the following 15 years. The book is priced at £16 and is available mail order from MDS Book Sales (or Telephone 01457 861508).
[Added 24 July 2004]

The Fifties (Number Eleven in The Prestige Series) (published by Venture Publications authors John Banks & David Burnicle 2001, ISBN 1 898432 55 4, 68 pages, softback). This book covers the UK bus scene during the 1950's and is well illustrated with photos. Of particular interest is that the book contains no less than 23 unpublished shots of the bus & coach scene on the Isle of Wight during the 1950's. The book is priced at £8.95 and is available mail order from MDS Book Sales (or Telephone 01457 861508).
[Added 29 October 2002]

Where in the world are the Southern Vectis Buses? (published by G&K Publications in conjunction with DTS Publishing 2001, ISBN 1 900515 35 0, author John Haines, A5 booklet, 44 pages, softback). Details of all known SVOC exports are included complete with colour photos of buses worldwide. The book is priced at £5.45 inc UK p&p and is available mail order from G&K Publications.
[Added 15 May 2001]

Southern Vectis Coaches Diamond Jubilee (published by G&K Publications, authors Grahame & Keith Bowler 1997, A5 booklet, 44 pages, softback, some colour pages.).

Where are they now? Preserved Southern Vectis Buses & Coaches (published by G&K Publications, authors Grahame & Keith Bowler 1996, A5 booklet, 38 pages, softback, some colour pages.).

Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Fleet Handbook (published by G&K Publications, authors Grahame & Keith Bowler May 1995, A5 booklet, 46 pages, softback)

Isle of Wight Open-Top Buses Past & Present (published by G&K Publications, authors Grahame & Keith Bowler June 1994, A5 booklet, 34 pages, softback)

Southern Vectis Vintage Fleet Pictorial (published by G&K Publications, authors Grahame & Keith Bowler July 1992, A5 booklet, 26 pages, softback)

PK15: Fleet History of Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Limited Part Two 1961 to 1992 (published by the PSV Circle, 1992, A5 84 pages, softback)

2PK10: Fleet History of Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Limited Part One 1921 to 1960 (published by the PSV Circle, 1990, A5 64 pages, softback)

Southern Vectis: The first 60 years (published by Ensign Publications 1989, ISBN 1 85455 025 X, author Richard Newman, 130 pages, hardback. Now out-of-print but may be available second-hand). The first book to be published about Southern Vectis.

PK10: Fleet History of Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Limited 1921 to 1973 (published by the PSV Circle 1973, A4 70 pages. Now out-of-print).

Videos (VHS unless otherwise stated):

Independent Transport Videos V051 (VHS Video) / V051 (DVD) - Bus Rides on the Isle of Wight 90 minutes. The Bus Museum's 2002 Autumn Running Day with a ride on a Volvo B7TL. Bus scenes in July 2003 at Ryde/Newport/Shanklin/Yarmouth & Alum Bay. A ride on open-topper Leyland Olympian K743ODL in April 2004. The Bus Museum's 2004 April Running Day with rides on Bristol VRT NDL637M and ex. Crossville Bristol L5G KFM767.
[Added 10 July 2005]

PMP Transport Videos 1189 - Isle of Wight, UK, Buses. June 2004. The ever popular island of Southern Vectis fame includes Ryde, Shanklin and Newport in fine sunny weather.
[Added 29 September 2004]

Independent Transport Videos IT126 - Bristol LH Ride On The Isle of Wight 75 minutes. A ride on preserved Southern Vectis Bristol LH no 202 along its former routes on the IoW, plus the Bus Museum's 2001 Autumn Running Day.
[Added 10 November 2002]

Independent Transport Videos IT124 - Southern Vectis - The Last Lodekka? 60 minutes. This programme follows MDL955 on the possible farewell tour of the Island in August 2001 from Ryde depot to Bembridge, Sandown, Ventnor, Newport & out to Brook, plus a picture gallery of the Lodekka in service with Southern Vectis & their operations in recent years.
[Added 10 November 2002]

Independent Transport Videos IT117 - Another Ride On The Isle of Wight 70 minutes. Features the 2000 Running Day plus 2000/1 operations of Southern Vectis with night time shots of preserved vehicles, & preserved SVOC vehicles on trips to the mainland.
[Added 10 November 2002]

PMP Transport Videos 900 - Isle of Wight, UK, Buses. June 2001 60 minutes by Dave Spencer featuring early morning departures from Ryde bus station then new route branded liveries around the island including open toppers plus scenes in Newport and Cowes all in glorious sunshine.
[Added 26 August 2001]

Independent Transport Videos IT111 - Sea Views on the Isle of Wight 51 minutes footage of open-top vehicles working on all three routes on the Island, and the 50th birthday celebration of ex- Seaview Services GDL764 of May 2000.

Independent Transport Videos IT107 - Farewell VR Over 50 minutes of footage of the Farewell VR tour held on 29th January 2000 using 685 DPX685W, and there is also a fine selection of unseen colour shots of the VRs from 1974 to 1986, as well as new footage of open-top VRs in service on the IW with Village Bus Co and ex-Vectis VRs with Solent Blue Line.

Independent Transport Videos IT106 - Ride On The Isle of Wight Around 60 minutes footage of many of the Isle of Wight Bus Museum collection in action on a variety of routes during the Running Days and also inside the Isle of Wight Bus Museum.

Independent Transport Videos IT104 - CDL899's 60th Birthday Celebration Over 70 minutes of footage shows the tours operated by 'The Old Girl' Bristol K5G CDL899 around the time of her 60th birthday, 19th June 1999, after 775,000 miles of service.

PMP Transport Videos 718 - Isle of Wight, UK, Buses. May 1999 60 minutes by Dave Spencer with fleet numbers announced, several locations around the island plus the second annual spring Running Day at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum.

PMP Transport Videos 551 - Isle of Wight, UK, Buses. June 1997 (Dig) Filmed by Dave Spencer with scenes in Newport, Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Yarmouth. Southern Vectis always a popular operator well covered in this 60 min video.

PMP Transport Videos 375 - Isle of Wight/Southampton, UK, Buses. 1994/95 Video by John Bishop & Dave Spencer, Isle of Wight, Newport, Ryde bus stations May 1995, Southampton January 1994.

Scale Models:
	Bedford OB/Duple Vista Coach Scale: 1:24 (00) Manufacturer: Sun Star Model Number: H5002 Livery: 1946 Tilling Cream & Green Registration Number: EDL637 Fleet Number: 208 Route Number: ROUND THE ISLAND Date Released: October 2006
	TransBus Dart/TransBus Bus Limited Edition of 1,700 models Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: CMN (Creative Master Northcord) Model Number: UKBUS3020 Livery: 2005 Lime Green & Stripes Registration Number: HW54BTU Fleet Number: 301 Route Number: East Cowes via. Osborne House 5 Date Released: January 2006
	Dennis Dart/Plaxton Bus Limited Edition of 1,700 models Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: CMN (Creative Master Northcord) Model Number: UKBUS3009 Livery: 2001 Oxford Blue & Stripes Registration Number: HW52EPX Fleet Number: 300 Route Number: Cowes Red Jet Terminal 1 Date Released: March 2005
	Bristol Lodekka FS/ECW Bus Limited Edition of 2,000 models Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: Corgi/OOC Model Number: OM40811 Livery: 1957 Tilling Green & Cream Registration Number: TDL998 Fleet Number: 565 Route Number: COWES 1A Date Released: June 2004
	Leyland Olympian/Leyland Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 29602 Livery: 1995 Mushroom & Green Registration Number: F711SDL Fleet Number: 711 Route Number: 6 BLACKGANG Date Released: September 2003
	Bristol VR3/ECW Open Top Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 18609 Livery: 1932 Apple Green & Cream Registration Number: VDL613S Fleet Number: 3 (Village Bus) Route Number: 44 SHANKLIN Date Released: August 2003
	Bristol RELL/ECW Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 25105 Livery: 1995 Mushroom & Dark Green Registration Number: TDL563K Fleet Number: 863 Route Number: 6 Newport / Ventnor Date Released: February 2003
	Plaxton Paramount 3500 Coach Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 26612 Livery: 1996 White Registration Number: TJI7520 Fleet Number: 320 Route Number: SUN ISLAND Date Released: October 2001
	Leyland Olympian/Leyland Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: Corgi/OOC Model Number: 43014 Livery: 1995 Mushroom & Green Registration Number: G714WDL Fleet Number: 714 Route Number: 1 BEMBRIDGE Date Released: August 2000
	Bristol RELL/ECW Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 25103 Livery: 1957 Tilling Green & Cream Registration Number: TDL563K Fleet Number: 863 Route Number: 44 SHANKLIN ESPLANADE Date Released: December 1999
	Bristol K/Utility Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: Corgi/OOC Model Number: 43902 Livery: 1946 Tilling Green & Cream Registration Number: DDL765 Fleet Number: 707 Route Number: 8 BEMBRIDGE Date Released: July 1999
	Bristol LS/ECW Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 16315 Livery: 1946 Tilling Green & Cream Registration Number: JDL43 Fleet Number: 844 Route Number: 16 SHANKLIN Date Released: February 1997
	Bristol VR3/ECW Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 20409 Livery: 1986 Emerald & Cream Registration Number: DPX683W Fleet Number: 683 Route Number: 16B VENTNOR Date Released: December 1996
	Bedford OB/Duple Vista Coach Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 20101 Livery: 1957 Tilling Cream & Green Registration Number: EDL642 Fleet Number: 213 Route Number: PRIVATE Date Released: August 1995
	Bedford SB0/Duple Coach Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 18704 Livery: 1957 Tilling Cream & Green Registration Number: -- Fleet Number: 231 Route Number: PRIVATE Date Released: May 1995
	Bristol LS/ECW Coach Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 16208 Livery: 1957 Tilling Cream & Green Registration Number: -- Fleet Number: 308 Route Number: EXCURSION Date Released: March 1995
	Bristol Lodekka FLF/ECW Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 13906 Livery: 1976 NBC Leaf Green & White Registration Number: -- Fleet Number: 604 Route Number: 1A COWES Date Released: November 1994
	AEC RT Open Top Bus Scale: 1:76 (00) Manufacturer: EFE Model Number: 102001 Livery: 1946 Tilling Cream & Green Registration Number: -- Fleet Number: -- Route Number: 44 SANDOWN ZOO Date Released: April 1990
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