BACKGROUND HISTORY

Charlie Shone operated a bus service from Wrexham to Bangor-on-Dee.

The first vehicle thought to have been operated by Charlie Shone was a Ford TT Charabanc possibly similar to the one depicted below. It is believed it was purchased from J A Lloyd of Trawsfynydd but the exact date is not known. It is known that the Charabanc was new in 1921.

Charlie bought a new Bedford (UN8458) in 1935 and he also bought a new Albion (AUN318) in 1937 and a further new Bedford (AUN865) in 1938.

He sold his business to Crosville in March 1940 for £700 but no buses were transferred.

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.