Our local independent bus operator, A. Mayne of Clayton in Manchester used to run Regent V's. I haven't heard that gorgeous sound since about 1979 when they were taken out of service. Last time I travelled on one of those I would've been with my mum who's no longer with us so that sound really reminds me of much happier times. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to put this on here, it means a lot to me.
Your more than welcome Paul...I just love these AEC's....I used to travel on them in Swansea back in the late 60's to School before i moved to England....Grew up watching them...Never imagined ever Driving one...One of my Dreams since i was a Child.....Fulfilled...Many times over......Best wishes....Steve.
Thanks Keith...I luckily grew up in the 60's with the sound of these Buses....It took many many Years before i ever got to drive one...An experience i would have never wanted to miss !! Roll-on the next time i do...Cheers....Steve.-:)
Nice bit of driving there Mr. Steve ....as you say those sounds bring back memories , not just the gearbox but the engine revs too...looks like the day turned out dry for you and meeting up with Bob would have just made the day for you and Sharron ...Dave
***** Thanks so much Dave.. It certainly was a great Day, i was in my element... Seeing Bob was a highlight for us both, and we had a good couple of Hours with him before he went Home. Roll-on The October Running Day where i should be on a longer run again. .....Cheers.....S.~
wooltman Cheers Chris...First drive of a Bus in 15 Months ! I'll relay your kind comment to Sharon as well...She'll be pleased. Today was just a bit of a change from normal Trains & Planes...lol. Best wishes...S.~
@@STEVEHARLEY1956 Hi Steve - beautifully driven AEC. Like yourself I love those delicious AEC transmission sounds - remembering them from climbing the steep Sheffield hills as a boy on the 75 service. Those buses and sound effects exuded a warmth and friendliness missing in today's public transport. I rode many miles on my little bike whilst impersonating an AEC , not something I could admit to everyone! I've had ideas about buying a classic coach for many years now - but of course the sounds would have to be right, which for me means either a Bristol RELH - or an AEC Reliance. Can I ask your advice on the Reliance ? As although I've always had a strong interest I guess you know more about them than me. Is it something of a rarity to find an AEC manual gearbox or monocontrol on a coach? As it's been a bit of a dissapointment to experience the lack of musicality with a ZF which seems to be installed in the ones I've looked at. On that point I assume the AEC box sounds the way it does because It's straight cut? But why is the AEC just quite so musical? Happy driving - Rob.
@@robertp.wainman4094 Rob i have no idea about the Reliance...I was brought up on AEC's....But when i left School in 1973...it took til 1979 before i ventured onto Bristol Omnibus.....Love FLF's..especially the Bristol BVW Engined ones..Not a fan of Gardner's...The AEC's are much easier to drive overall...It was a dream come true to drive the Regent V on numerous occasions...It was better than i could have ever imagined....Steve. ** Thanks for the comment about my driving...There is a later video of Me driving and AEC Routemaster around Swansea You might like too....ua-cam.com/video/CaKqjmIXa5k/v-deo.html
Many childhood memories came back watching this, I remember the low roof single deckers but never travelled on one. Was wondering if any of the Llanelli double deckers survived. I lived up at Pen Y Graig pretty much at the end of the route (L13?) I remember the fleet carried Reg numbers in the CCY sequence 986 to 991C and 2 or 3 GWN 85* and an 86* but I’m certain these were on a D suffix, those had exhaust brakes and made an amazing sound slowing at the bottom of Penllwynrhodyn Road before turning right towards Llanelli town centre The sound is certainly iconic, I miss seeing the rounded window behind the cab that was always scratched where conductors would get a coin (usually an old penny) and rap twice to signal the driver if they were stood there. I also remember some of the older long wheelbase busses they used on the Llanelli-Swansea run, I’d wait for a South Wales AEC rather than the United Welsh Bristol Lodekkas that shared the route.
Nice driving Steve , glad to see the bus fitted under the bridges ,like that a single decker a AEC never seen one of those thanks for sharing cheers Kevin
kevintregunna They were a unique batch of single deck Regents used in the Llanelli area...so they could go under a very low Railway Bridge in the Town. Thanks for your very kind comment Kevin....S.~
Another fantastic footage and a lovely journey. Also love that beach, Nice to also see the surfers 🏄 my cousin is a surfer and in his own band. Really enjoyed the footage and the journey around town. Very busy at the moment back later thank you ever so much for sharing the link 😊
Steve Lewis Video Channel. Yr welcome. My fav is the red double-decker. Love the bus 🚌 Love the sound of the engine. Plus I don't drive but I love buses and cars.
Well Driven Sir,,, quite some gear changes there while going around the city, Brilliantly taken rock solid video capturing the unmistakable sounds ,,,, awesome job many thanks to both of you for a video taking me back to winter or rainy day school days when we were allowed to catch the bus ,,,,
***** Hi Alan, hope your well. Thank you so much for your smashing comments, This route was ideal for loads of Gear changes...i wanted as much sound as possible! I'll tell Sharon you liked her Filming, she'll be pleased, she always doubts her abilities....no need. To drive a Bus i went to School on in the 60's in the same City, for me is a dream i can never get enough of ! Back to Trains from Today...albeit Diesels , with the forthcoming Diesel Gala this weekend on the WSR....Best wishes...S.~
Brilliant video Steve and Sharon. Great shots of you driving that lovely old bus. Must of been a brilliant day for you both. Something to remember in the future C&A
EMuksteam Thanks you both...Glad you enjoyed it. It was one of the best days we've had in ages, and seeing Bob made it all the more special..he is a good friend. Hopefully we'll do this again with Bob on The October Running Day, on a longer trip. Perhaps you might like to come along for a ride ? Best wishes...S.~
ADMIRALSCORNER Yes it was a good day out Mike...Sharon has absolutely no interest in Buses whatsoever....She came along to support me and do the Filming !! That's what having a great other half means...she's a Star.
That was superb Steve, firstly congratulations to Sharon for her excellent camera skills on such a rough ride, she kept that camera really steady, and you could see you clearly driving the bus on the journey through Swansea. All finished off with some beautiful views at Bracelet Bay and Langland. Excellent production, and one to treasure...not sure about the inclusion of yours truly...not a pretty sight...Best wishes to you both...Bob
Robert Masterman Thank you for your very kind comments Bob, i'v'e told Sharon and she's chuffed what you said. Glad you liked the last footage at Bracelet and Langland...I always like to go there before we go Home...Finishes the Day off nicely...+ a 'must do' visit to Joe's Ice Cream Parlour in Mumbles !! Best regards , looking forward to seeing your video....Iv'e put a link to yours above.......S.~
Lovely stuff Steve,Loved riding with you.It brings back a lot of memories when riding them when i was a child. Well done to the lady on the Camera.....Trevor.''
acw71000 Thanks very much Austin. We all enjoyed ourselves a great deal...made all the better because our Bob was with us too. Sharon is extremely competent with a Camcorder, she used to film the youngest Son many times over the Years in the little Films he produced. But she'll only Film anything... if i can't...like Today...lol.. Cheers...S.~
Excellent video of you driving the Regent Steve! Tell me is it a double clutch or synchronised gear box? My pop seems to think it's a double clutch crash gearbox is he right? All up a very good video, thanks for sharing with us. It brought back memories for my Pop especially as we had similar buses like this in South Australia in the 1940s and 1950s and apart from our trolley buses we had a extensive array of double deckers too. Even nowadays we have double deckers that do the country runs to Harndorf, Woodside and Birdwood (where the National Motor Museum is) a place you should visit if you ever come to South Aus for a holiday.
Some fantastic footage here Steve! Lucky you to get to drive one of these classics! Enjoyed riding along with you (you partner filmed it well indeed). Loved the Classic buses on display and it was nice to get a view of the beach also? You used to live close to this beach as a child? Great video, liked very much! :-D
Traveller Crikey ..just spotted this comment..lol.. Glad you liked this video...Sharon did a great job of filming me..bless her. I am a member of the Museum although i live over a 100 Miles away...But it is my Home City. Langland Bay Is where i lived before moving to England in 1969...Behind the Beach is a large Cliff , our old House used to be just over the top of it...about 800 Yards away if that. Shame the tide was out...it looks much better when it's up ! Thanks for your great comments....S.~
balmesh I was having Flying Lessons at Bristol Airport in the late 60's /early 70's . I worked, and i got the Flying for free...when i left The Airport i never pursued it. Thanks for the comment Alan...Cheers...Steve.~
Such a smooth ride, beautiful bus and well driven. Wonderful engine sounds!! Xxxxxx
The sound of that engine is amazing feels like you in the bus!
Keith dBee Thanks Keith, i appreciate your kind comment...S.~
Our local independent bus operator, A. Mayne of Clayton in Manchester used to run Regent V's. I haven't heard that gorgeous sound since about 1979 when they were taken out of service. Last time I travelled on one of those I would've been with my mum who's no longer with us so that sound really reminds me of much happier times. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to put this on here, it means a lot to me.
Your more than welcome Paul...I just love these AEC's....I used to travel on them in Swansea back in the late 60's to School before i moved to England....Grew up watching them...Never imagined ever Driving one...One of my Dreams since i was a Child.....Fulfilled...Many times over......Best wishes....Steve.
Thanks Steve - what a day! I always liked to see a driver who could operate a semi - automatic smoothly,
Thanks for the ride ! Great memories.
I JUST LOVE THE SOUND OF REGENT V'S
Thanks Keith...I luckily grew up in the 60's with the sound of these Buses....It took many many Years before i ever got to drive one...An experience i would have never wanted to miss !! Roll-on the next time i do...Cheers....Steve.-:)
Nice bit of driving there Mr. Steve ....as you say those sounds bring back memories , not just the gearbox but the engine revs too...looks like the day turned out dry for you and meeting up with Bob would have just made the day for you and Sharron ...Dave
***** Thanks so much Dave.. It certainly was a great Day, i was in my element... Seeing Bob was a highlight for us both, and we had a good couple of Hours with him before he went Home. Roll-on The October Running Day where i should be on a longer run again. .....Cheers.....S.~
A very competent driver there Steve and very well done to Sharon for the excellent footage.Lovely sounds of the AEC....Regards Chris.
wooltman Cheers Chris...First drive of a Bus in 15 Months ! I'll relay your kind comment to Sharon as well...She'll be pleased. Today was just a bit of a change from normal Trains & Planes...lol. Best wishes...S.~
Swaneas
Unbeatable melodious sounds!
I just love the sound..Thanks for the comment...Steve.
@@STEVEHARLEY1956 Hi Steve - beautifully driven AEC.
Like yourself I love those delicious AEC transmission sounds - remembering them from climbing the steep Sheffield hills as a boy on the 75 service. Those buses and sound effects exuded a warmth and friendliness missing in today's public transport. I rode many miles on my little bike whilst impersonating an AEC , not something I could admit to everyone!
I've had ideas about buying a classic coach for many years now - but of course the sounds would have to be right, which for me means either a Bristol RELH - or an AEC Reliance. Can I ask your advice on the Reliance ? As although I've always had a strong interest I guess you know more about them than me. Is it something of a rarity to find an AEC manual gearbox or monocontrol on a coach? As it's been a bit of a dissapointment to experience the lack of musicality with a ZF which seems to be installed in the ones I've looked at. On that point I assume the AEC box sounds the way it does because It's straight cut? But why is the AEC just quite so musical? Happy driving - Rob.
@@robertp.wainman4094 Rob i have no idea about the Reliance...I was brought up on AEC's....But when i left School in 1973...it took til 1979 before i ventured onto Bristol Omnibus.....Love FLF's..especially the Bristol BVW Engined ones..Not a fan of Gardner's...The AEC's are much easier to drive overall...It was a dream come true to drive the Regent V on numerous occasions...It was better than i could have ever imagined....Steve. ** Thanks for the comment about my driving...There is a later video of Me driving and AEC Routemaster around Swansea You might like too....ua-cam.com/video/CaKqjmIXa5k/v-deo.html
Many childhood memories came back watching this, I remember the low roof single deckers but never travelled on one. Was wondering if any of the Llanelli double deckers survived. I lived up at Pen Y Graig pretty much at the end of the route (L13?) I remember the fleet carried Reg numbers in the CCY sequence 986 to 991C and 2 or 3 GWN 85* and an 86* but I’m certain these were on a D suffix, those had exhaust brakes and made an amazing sound slowing at the bottom of Penllwynrhodyn Road before turning right towards Llanelli town centre The sound is certainly iconic, I miss seeing the rounded window behind the cab that was always scratched where conductors would get a coin (usually an old penny) and rap twice to signal the driver if they were stood there. I also remember some of the older long wheelbase busses they used on the Llanelli-Swansea run, I’d wait for a South Wales AEC rather than the United Welsh Bristol Lodekkas that shared the route.
Regent V, tick. AEC AV590, tick. What’s not to like. I used to love trekking round Yorkshire in these.
Nice driving Steve , glad to see the bus fitted under the bridges ,like that a single decker a AEC never seen one of those thanks for sharing cheers Kevin
kevintregunna They were a unique batch of single deck Regents used in the Llanelli area...so they could go under a very low Railway Bridge in the Town. Thanks for your very kind comment Kevin....S.~
Lovely sounds. Such lovely buses to drive too. 691? Retro-fit or did any have 691s in service? Envious!
Thanks for the ride and tour
pwalpar Thanks Walter.
Another fantastic footage and a lovely journey. Also love that beach, Nice to also see the surfers 🏄 my cousin is a surfer and in his own band. Really enjoyed the footage and the journey around town. Very busy at the moment back later thank you ever so much for sharing the link 😊
Thanks for the comment Ruth...So glad You enjoyed it. Best wishes...Steve.-:)
Steve Lewis Video Channel. Yr welcome. My fav is the red double-decker. Love the bus 🚌 Love the sound of the engine. Plus I don't drive but I love buses and cars.
Nicely driven Steve loved the old AECs even though in west Midlands we were in Daimler and guy territory
Well Driven Sir,,, quite some gear changes there while going around the city, Brilliantly taken rock solid video capturing the unmistakable sounds ,,,, awesome job many thanks to both of you for a video taking me back to winter or rainy day school days when we were allowed to catch the bus ,,,,
***** Hi Alan, hope your well. Thank you so much for your smashing comments, This route was ideal for loads of Gear changes...i wanted as much sound as possible! I'll tell Sharon you liked her Filming, she'll be pleased, she always doubts her abilities....no need. To drive a Bus i went to School on in the 60's in the same City, for me is a dream i can never get enough of ! Back to Trains from Today...albeit Diesels , with the forthcoming Diesel Gala this weekend on the WSR....Best wishes...S.~
Brilliant video Steve and Sharon. Great shots of you driving that lovely old bus. Must of been a brilliant day for you both. Something to remember in the future C&A
EMuksteam Thanks you both...Glad you enjoyed it. It was one of the best days we've had in ages, and seeing Bob made it all the more special..he is a good friend. Hopefully we'll do this again with Bob on The October Running Day, on a longer trip. Perhaps you might like to come along for a ride ? Best wishes...S.~
So glad the day turned out so successful for you Steve. It was certainly a fun day for you I am sure! We hope Sharron enjoyed herself too!
ADMIRALSCORNER Yes it was a good day out Mike...Sharon has absolutely no interest in Buses whatsoever....She came along to support me and do the Filming !! That's what having a great other half means...she's a Star.
***** Such a lovely comment.
Geoff May Thanks Geoff.....
That was superb Steve, firstly congratulations to Sharon for her excellent camera skills on such a rough ride, she kept that camera really steady, and you could see you clearly driving the bus on the journey through Swansea. All finished off with some beautiful views at Bracelet Bay and Langland. Excellent production, and one to treasure...not sure about the inclusion of yours truly...not a pretty sight...Best wishes to you both...Bob
Robert Masterman Thank you for your very kind comments Bob, i'v'e told Sharon and she's chuffed what you said. Glad you liked the last footage at Bracelet and Langland...I always like to go there before we go Home...Finishes the Day off nicely...+ a 'must do' visit to Joe's Ice Cream Parlour in Mumbles !! Best regards , looking forward to seeing your video....Iv'e put a link to yours above.......S.~
Well deserved Steve.....a great piece...Bob
Thanks.
Lovely stuff Steve,Loved riding with you.It brings back a lot of memories when riding them when i was a child. Well done to the lady on the Camera.....Trevor.''
Trevor Ledgeway Thanks very much Trevor....Glad you liked the ride...I'll tell Sharon that you liked her Filming...Best wishes...Steve.~
Very enjoyable ride around Steve, bet you both had a great day. Sharon seems pretty useful with the camera, you'd better watch out!
acw71000 Thanks very much Austin. We all enjoyed ourselves a great deal...made all the better because our Bob was with us too. Sharon is extremely competent with a Camcorder, she used to film the youngest Son many times over the Years in the little Films he produced. But she'll only Film anything... if i can't...like Today...lol.. Cheers...S.~
Superb !
Thanks very much....Steve.-:)
Excellent video of you driving the Regent Steve! Tell me is it a double clutch or synchronised gear box? My pop seems to think it's a double clutch crash gearbox is he right? All up a very good video, thanks for sharing with us.
It brought back memories for my Pop especially as we had similar buses like this in South Australia in the 1940s and 1950s and apart from our trolley buses we had a extensive array of double deckers too.
Even nowadays we have double deckers that do the country runs to Harndorf, Woodside and Birdwood (where the National Motor Museum is) a place you should visit if you ever come to South Aus for a holiday.
C.W.Jenkins Rail Films This ones a synchromesh Gearbox Caleb....Cheers...Steve.~
In what year and month this vehicle entered service?
Some fantastic footage here Steve! Lucky you to get to drive one of these classics! Enjoyed riding along with you (you partner filmed it well indeed). Loved the Classic buses on display and it was nice to get a view of the beach also? You used to live close to this beach as a child? Great video, liked very much! :-D
Traveller Crikey ..just spotted this comment..lol.. Glad you liked this video...Sharon did a great job of filming me..bless her. I am a member of the Museum although i live over a 100 Miles away...But it is my Home City. Langland Bay Is where i lived before moving to England in 1969...Behind the Beach is a large Cliff , our old House used to be just over the top of it...about 800 Yards away if that. Shame the tide was out...it looks much better when it's up ! Thanks for your great comments....S.~
Interesting info! Nice place to have grown up! "Moving to England in 1969", where did you live before that?
There in Swansea like shown...from 1956-1969.in Welsh Wales lol. If that's what you meant ?
Yes, that is what I meant hehe :-D
Well done again. Makes a change - ever tried driving planes, Steve?
balmesh I was having Flying Lessons at Bristol Airport in the late 60's /early 70's . I worked, and i got the Flying for free...when i left The Airport i never pursued it. Thanks for the comment Alan...Cheers...Steve.~
Driver kept starting in 1st gear. On those buses you can start in 2nd when you're on a flat surface. Excellent video though!