Alyn Coaches

BACKGROUND HISTORY

Archie Simpson started a bus business back in 1984 after he acquired two buses as part payment for his mechanical services. The buses were not intended initially to be used but after gaining some tendered work the bus business grew and by 1990 there were some 9 vehicles in the fleet including a double decker. There was also a service route operated between Mold and Chester.

In 1992, having been through a period of inability to work following an accident and a break up of a business partnership, the bus and coach business ended and the founder reverted to his other career of motor vehicle engineering.

The coach business started again in 2014 – with three vehicles.  The initial depot was Hutchinson's Yard,  Mount Pleasant Road, Drury, Buckley and he undertook driving and mechanical work for Dennis Hutchinson. 

However in early 2017 Archie Simpson found other full time employment and the base for his small fleet moved to Greenfield. 

It does appear that the fleet has been NOT been operated for a number of years although an operators Licence is still in effect.  The three vehicles are still in the yard at Greenfield but have clearly not been used for some considerable time.

HISTORIC FLEET LIST

The table below gives a list of all recorded vehicles known to have been with this operator.  I am indebted to David Donati for his dedicated work in compiling this data and enabling me to present it.

In the right hand column - where available - there is a link to a photograph of the vehicle.  The photo will open in a new window.  Links in CAPITAL LETTERS suggest the vehicle is seen when with the operator.

Chassis and body numbers are to be found on the right hand side of the table below. You may need to scroll to see them.

© Ron Hughes and David Donati - any reproduction should give credit to the originator and may require permission.