This page provides web links to on-line documentaries and related websites about the UK bus and coach industry over the years; and those that have supported CRG163’s continued restoration and preservation.

04/11/2024

Bristol RELH/ECW coaches

This site was originally created by Carl Berry, who was a friend to many and owner of preserved Crosville CRG103. Carl sadly passed away in 2022, but now Nick Jackson and Nigel Frampton have both created this new version of the site, with grateful support and input from Adele Berry. We remember Carl.

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02/01/2022

The Modern Age of Coach - BBC Timeshift documentary - Series 10, episode 7

An interesting documentary on the history of the modern age of coach travel featuring the EFE model of CRG163.

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02/01/2022

The Golden Age of Coach Travel - BBC Timeshift Documentary - Series 10, episode 6

An interesting documentary on the history of the modern age of coach travel featuring the EFE model of CRG163.

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03/01/2022

Eastern Coach Works (ECW) Remembered

An interesting short documentary remembering Eastern Coach Works (ECW) and staff.

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03/01/2022

Crosville 100 Centenary - Rhyl 2006

An You Tube video of the Crosville 100 gathering celebrating 100 years since the commencement of Crosville.

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03/01/2022

Crosville 100 Centenary Road Run from Rhyl to Llandudno - 2006

An You Tube video of the Crosville 100 centenary road run from Rhyl to Llandudno in 2006 following Crosville’s old 409 route via Colwyn Bay.

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29/05/2023

Robert J Montgomery Transport Archive

A fantastic pictorial tribute to Crosville and buses by Robert J Montgomery capturing not only the vehicles but also some of the staff including those from the company’s Liverpool Edge Lane depot. The website is managed by Graham Warren.

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21/08/2023

Crosville Edge Lane depot model - Graham Warren

A model of Crosville’s Edge Lane depot, Liverpool with wonderfully angled images representing the depot’s operational period with the company by Graham Warren, son of the late George Warren who worked for Crosville.

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20/01/2022

The rise of the white coach

Vision, compromise and change all played a part in the roll-out of the National white coach, reflected in the 1972 first edition of the Corporate Identity Manual.

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23/01/2022

Crosville Enthusiasts’ Club (1967)

As the name suggests the current club was founded during 1967 to cater for those interested in the operations and vehicles of Crosville Motor Services Limited. When it was formed the membership was mostly based in the operating area of Crosville, however this has expanded over the years and we now have members from all over the United Kingdom.

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23/01/2022

Ronsbusesandcoaches - Crosville

A website depicting the history of Crosville.

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12/02/2022

Illustrated History for EFM163H - Bristol Commercial Vehicles Enthusiasts

This website is for anyone interested in the products of Bristol Commercial Vehicles which includes CRG163 (EFM163H).

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17/04/2022

Huntley Film Archives (archive film 62650)

This short video via You Tube provides a glimpse of NATIONAL services in the mid 1970’s.

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19/09/2022

The Coach Travellers in 1965 - Nostalgic colour film

The joy of coach travel in 1965.

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19/09/2022

Fifties Coach Travel

An insight into coach travel in the 1950’s.

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08/01/2024

Red & White - RC9868 (OAX 9F) ‘Ruby’

This is a superb website of a superbly restored Bristol RELH, owned by Jonathan Radley.

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23/05/2022

Derek’s Tyre Services

A web link to Derek’s Tyre Services that have sourced and fitted CRG163’s new tyres.

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23/05/2022

Sandblasting and Spraying

A web link to ‘Sandblasting and Spraying’ - the company that sandblasted and treated CRG163’s rims.

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08/08/2022

Sion Lloyd - Saer Coed / Carpenter

A web link to Sion Lloyd’s website, the carpenter and friend who has been tackling CRG163’s woodwork and lockers.

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06/03/2023

Clwyd Auto Electricals

A web link to ‘Clwyd Auto Electricals’ - the company that tested CRG163’s alternator.

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