In September 1965, 60 years ago, Crosville started a limited stop service running from Chester to Caernarfon.
To celebrate this important anniversary of this interesting service 60 years ago a special event was organised on Sunday 7th September where seven former Crosville buses ran on the route. There was a complex timetable for the event (see below).
Whilst a number of people were involved in the achievement of the day the event was planned by Andy Hamer who has to be congratulated for the success of the event.
He produced an excellent Souvenir Brochure and these can still be obtained by emailing him at
The buses involved were:-
CRG106 (AFM106G) was a last minute replacement for CRG530 (AFM105B). 530 was actually one of the coaches used for the inaugural journey in 1965. They are both owned by Stephen Graham. CRG106 was driven by Geoff O'Brien on the day.
EOG207 (C207GTU) is another bus owned by Andy Hamer. As can be seen from the livery 207 was used on the Coastliner for a number of years based at Llandudno Junction. It is seen at Rhyl Bus Station driven by Andy.
A last minute visitor to the event was former DVG467 (WTU467W) which is now owned by Philip Higgs and has returned to the North West from a long stay in the West Country. IT is seen leaving Llandudno. A few brave souls did ride on the top deck despite the unfortunate weather.
ERG52 (UFM52F) is seen at the roundabout near the Palladium and it is owned by Carl Richards and was being driven by Glyn Plevin.
ERG3 (OFM3E) is seen laying over on Gloddaeth Avenue, Llandudno just about to depart for Rhyl. EOG207 can be seen behind. ERG3 is owned by Clive Myers but was being driven by Tim Hines on the day and he was accompanied by a conductor Steve Jones.