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This bus, which was recently seen at the Crosville
Centenary Rally, was one of 72 Tiger TS7's that entered service with
Crosville in 1937. This vehicle was based at Llandudno and was unique in
that it had a Post Box fitted to the rear near side panel and collected
mail when it was running along the east side of the Conway Valley whilst
en route from Llandudno to Eglwysbach via Glan Conway.
The present owner, David Moores, acquired it in 1963, and has carried
out a lot of work mechanically and on the body. In 1985 it was issued
with a class 6 MOT, and was operated under the Yesteryear Motor Services
banner, doing weddings and other private hire work.
David has saved a further five pre war ex Crosville Leylands, D41,anLT2
Lion, K101, a TS7 Tiger, KA158, a TS8 Tiger,L7(later M203)a TD1 Titan
and N33, a KP2 Cub. Most are in various stages of decay, but if there
is anyone who would like to be involved in any way in providing
assistance in restoring any of the above vehicles, or even part
ownership or purchase, provided it is with a serious view to
restoration, please get in touch. David would also like to know if
anyone has any knowledge of the whereabouts of any spare parts for the
above bus's, or photos of KA 27 which might show the Post Box. David's
address is; 10 Ladygate, Diseworth, Derby, DE74 2QF or telephone 01332
812629.
