| Some pictures of this often unsung Derbyshire Independent, when it still employed the dignified maroon and red livery. Nowadays, the maroon has given way to white, under the branded route name "The Black Cat", with joint working alongside TrentBarton but I have to say I preferred the old scheme by a mile! |
DTN 958 W was a Leyland Leopard PSU3 / Plaxton Supreme IV Express bought by Felix during the post-deregulation chaos. It is seen here in Corporation Street, Derby, coming in on the 13.00h ex Ilkeston, on Fri. 28 Nov. 1986. |
FRR 686V was a late Bedford YMT / Plaxton Supreme IV Express bus grant lightweight coach to be added to the fleet new. It is seen on the service to Ilkeston in Derby Bus Station |
Felix plies between Derby and Ilkeston, with the depot on Station Road at Stanley, near West Hallam |
Rear view of the Plaxton / Tiger, showing its neat lines set off by the dignified maroon and red livery |
F 697 HNU had a bright and airy interior, with a very restful moquette and was a comfortable and lively ride! |
F 697 HNU, seen when new in Derby Bus Station, is a Leyland Tiger "245 Hydracyclic" with Plaxton "Derwent 3000" service bus body. They also bought a Bedford with similar bodywork |
