47 is seen in Bourne Market Place in August 1994 on one of her many return visits
to Bourne Photo: Delaine Heritage Trust Collection
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April 1958
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New to Delaine Coaches Ltd
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August 1969
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Withdrawn from service
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1969 - 1974-5
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Operated by Vagg’s, Knockin Heath, Shropshire
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December 1982
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Rescued by Delaine following Vagg’s insolvency
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May 1984
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Donated to Leicestershire Museum of Technology
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August 1989
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Made the first of many visits back to Bourne following extensive renovation into
original Delaine Livery
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September 2018
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Became part of the Delaine Heritage Trust collection on long term loan from Leicester
Arts & Museum Service
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The only Leyland Tiger Cub Chassis to be bodied by Yeates of Loughborough. Withdrawn
in August 1969 and sold to Vagg of Knockin Heath, Shropshire. Having been withdrawn
by Vagg's in 1974-5 and stored, following their insolvency, 47 was rescued in December
1982 by Delaine just days away from being broken up. After being towed back to Bourne,
47 was donated to the Leicestershire Museum of Technology in 1984. The extensive
restoration into original Delaine livery was completed in 1988. In 2018, 47 become
part of the Delaine Heritage Fleet on long term loan from the Leicester Arts & Museum
Service.
Fleet No: 47 Reg No: MTL 750
Year: 1958 Chassis: Leyland Tiger Cub Body:
WS Yeates (DP43F)
Seen here in All Saints Street, Stamford turning into the Bus Station with a service
from either Bourne or Market Deeping. Photo: RF Mack
See here in Bourne Market Place which at that time was the terminus point for all
services in the Town. In her latter years with Delaine, 47 was painted in this revised
livery with a significant reduction in the cream relief. Photo: Delaine Heritage
Trust Collection
