Creams LDK 382 (Photo by Eric Fielding)

Mid 1950s - The Creams (Lancashire) Limited was acquired by Yelloway in 1947 and remained a separate subsidiary until 1970. From 1960 to 1970 the policy was to employ lightweight coaches in the Creams fleet replacing them after one or two summer seasons but during the earlier years heavyweight vehicles transferred from the main Yelloway fleet. LDK 382, a Burlingham Seagull bodied AEC Regal, had been delivered to Yelloway in 1954 and in 1957 was transferred to Creams. It remained in the Creams fleet until sold in 1964. The garter scroll on the rear door comprised a ‘C’ in an old English text surrounded by an orange belt. This garter differed from that carried on Yelloway vehicles. The transfer (decal) for the latter was gold lining on clear film and so when applied to the coach the main body colour showed through. Thus the belt was the same colour as the body.