SRB 60F was repainted to commemorate the ending of traditional front-engined buses in the fleet and is seen here on the old-established 1A to Woodhouse via Vale Road

SRB 60F shows off its well-proportioned rear end to the Eastern Coachworks body, looking handsome in the old green and cream, always a different shade and application to Tilling livery more usually seen within the THC group

This view of SRB 60F gives a clear indication as to just how long the 30 footer really appeared, especially on the tail end

SRB 60F as repainted, carried the final pre-NBC style of italicised fleetname. Earlier versions were more elaborate and in serif form

Later in the day, 484 is seen in the mini bus station just outside the town centre in Mansfield, on local works service 421 to Rufford Colliery in nearby Rainworth - thanks to Kevin Allsebrook for that information. This was my last sighting of 484 - it should have been saved!

SRB 60 F, fleet No.484, a late semi-automatic model Bristol Lodekka FLF6G of Mansfield District, is seen after repainting in traditional green and cream, on Walkden Street, opposite Mansfield Bus Station, towards the end of its career

BNN 291C was about the last of the earlier manual gearbox FLF's in service, seen here loading in Quaker Way, Mansfield town centre on the 6 to Ladybrook

BNN 291C heads off up Rosemary Street, Mansfield on route 6 to Oak Tree. The car park on the mound beyond is now a bowling alley. The pub on the left is "The Belle Vue"

SRB 60F loads alongside Mansfield Bus Station on the other leg of route 1 to Huthwaite

SRB 59F, fleet No. 483 heads off for Meden Vale on the 71 from the stand on Quaker Way, Mansfield

SRB 61F stands between duties in Mansfield Bus Station

SRB 61F lays over in Mansfield Bus Station - weren't the FLF's solid looking motors? An imposing school forms the backdrop

SRB 60F loads in Clumber Street, Mansfield for Woodhouse on route 1 - how much better she looked once repainted into the old green and cream

SRB 59F waits for time in Walkden Street on the 51 to Oak Tree - great crew this one, the conductress showing me a "bit of leg"!

SRB 60F, fleet No. 484 creeps through Mansfield town centre, on the corner of Clumber Street, bound for Woodhouse on route 1 - love the pink Jag XJ6 on the right!

SRB 60F, at this time still sporting NBC Leaf Green, approaches a healthy queue (remember those?!) half way down Clumber Street, on service 1 to Woodhouse via Albert Square

SRB 60F, doors closed and setting off for Woodhouse with a healthy compliment of passengers

The driver and conductress of SRB 59F chat with a friend before leaving Quaker Way on Mansfield Ring Road for Meden Vale on the 71. Note the famous and impressive King's Mill viaduct in the background, carrying the former Midland line through the town, which now sports a passenger service once more - "The Robin Hood Line"

SRB 61F, fleet No. 485 rests in Mansfield Bus Station between duties