WESTERN NATIONAL OMNIBUS COMPANY Author:Colin Morris The Western National Omnibus Co. was formed in 1929, between the Great Western Railway and National Omnibus Transport Co., inheriting part of National's West Country operations (the other part of these operations passed to Southern National at the same time). In 1939, the company became a subsidiary of the Tilling Group and operated closely with... more » its sister company, Southern National. Both were headquartered in Exeter, but they maintained distinct identities, until the creation of NBC when Southern National was subsumed into Western National. The fleet, which numbered 601 vehicles in 1965, was largely comprised of standard Bristol/ECW types, with only seven of the fleet being non-Bristol types.This book is a detailed account of the history, operations and fleet of Western National from its origins through to Nationalisation. Alongside the author's well-researched text is a comprehensive selection of both color and mono illustrations that provide the reader with a superb pictorial record of the great variety of vehicles operated over the years. It will be of great interest on the areas served by the company and will also appeal to the many enthusiasts who recall Western National and its fleet with affection.« less