The last double-decker bought by the tiny Bedwas & Machen Urban District Council has thankfully been restored and now resides at the Barry Bus Museum.
No 6 (PAX 466F) was a regular performer on the marathon Newport - Caerphilly - Bargoed - Rhymney Bridge route, and like all B&M buses, was well cared-for and immaculately turned-out for service. It marked a change in purchasing policy by the council, who had previously been ardent AEC operators for many years. Not only was it the last lowbridge double-decker built - it was also their first new Leyland!
The livery is Oxford Blue with Ivory relief.
It's a Leyland 'Titan' PD3 with Massey Brothers 68-seat lowbridge body. Platform doors were fitted.
The big 9.8-litre O.600 engine and 4-speed synchromesh 'box would make light work of the Valleys terrain, with plenty of 'gargle and snarl' aural effects!