NVO 772L was a curious little Bristol LHS with Marshall Camagna bodywork, fleet No.BR1, essentially an early midibus but when seen at a garage open day had been relegated to towing duties. When bought, it caused something of a stir with enthusiasts and was not unduly liked but no doubt a useful bus for the quieter services. Gash's ultimately had three LHS's.

GNF 15V, given Gash fleet No. DD22 in time-honoured tradition, looks imposing as she waits to leave Nottingham Broadmarsh for Newark, by this time allocated route number 10, something the company had never used before. How times were changing! Gedling Colliery is seen on the departure board alongside - that too has since closed.

GNF 15V arrives in Newark Bus Station

DD10, the 1954 Daimler CVG6 heads out towards Radcliffe-on-Trent at Gamston Bridge, beyond West Bridgford, at the point where the disused Grantham Canal passes underneath, relegated here to a culvert

The interior of Gash's Leyland Titan TN15, shwoing the standard Greater Manchester "salt & pepper" moquette, a far cry from DD10. Note the curious "oven & range" back window layout, peculiar to the TN15

"Go Gash" - the striking updated livery image adopted for deregulation days, as GNF 15V stands between duties at Newark

GNF 15V shows off its curious rear end design, which I always nicknamed the "oven & range" for those of you who can remember such fitments!

DD22 prepares to head off to Newark at RAF Newton

YNN 650H, Gash Fleet No. LO7 was a Leyland Leopard 'PSU3A/4R with Willowbrook DP51F body, new in 1969, seen here at the side of the depot

Towards the end of Gash's existence, they surprised everyone by acquiring a Leyland Titan TN15 from Greater Manchester PTE. GNF 15V is seen in Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham

GNF 15V is seen on The Fosse Way at RAF Newton, where I hopped off briefly to take this shot. This was my only ever ride on this bus, which had a Gardner '6LXB' and hydracyclic transmission

LRR 403, Gash fleet No.DD8, another Duple / Daimler CVD6 sets off for the schoolrun, Wed. 19 March 1975, on a very windy afternoon

DD1, KAL 578 makes an impromtu stop on the A46 Fosse Way near the island for Bingham / B687, whilst on regular service, Sat. 21 Dec. 1974

Wed. 19 March 1975 and LNN 353, DD7 sets off from Bowbridge Road depot for the afternoon schoolrun. This is one of the lowbridge Duple / Daimler CVD6's which were very handsome buses, with coach-style seats trimmed in Peacock Blue leather hide and very comfy! This bus was actually ordered by Skills in Nottingham but diverted to Gash's in 1950 (so she's as old as me!!)

DD8 sets off down Bowbridge Road towards Newark town centre, Wed. 19 March 1975

The classic top deck of an RM, complete with Sung Yellow ceiling and that wonderful moquette; I think this was ALD 990 B, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

Two Gash's RM's pass as if in outer London! ALD 990 B rubs shoulders with ALM 65 B, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

The celebrated DD1, KAL 578 behind Bowbridge Road depot, restored by this time to its original Gothic fleetname style and looking great as always. Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

YAL 392 M, Leyland Leopard / Plaxton Derwent L10, catches the late afternoon light in Newark town centre, sharing the 83 route with the RM's, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

Gash's RM, a timeless view! Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

One of Gash's deregualtion Routemasters, ALD 990 B inservice at Balderton on the 83, still in L.T. Red but with "Go Gash" slogan in the front screen, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

LNN 291 P, Bristol LHS / Marshall BR3 on Bowbridge Road forecourt, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

Gash's RM ALM 65 B at Balderton, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986

DD1's Massey Brothers body always looked solid and well-rounded to my eye. Parked up at the rear of the depot, Sat. 15 Nov. 1986