Illustrated History for BEP975V


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2296 Body: ECW 23878 Series 2 Engine: Leyland O501 Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Withdrawn     Last Reported: 8/2026

Last updated : August 19th 2026 (brought up-to-date)

6/1999 - current Grierson, Fishburn. Withdrawn and for sale, by 10/2003
by 3/1999 - 6/1999 Paritrans (Paul Richman Transport Solutions), Northfleet (dealer)
by 6/1998 - ?/199? Unknown owner in the U.K.
4/1980 - ?/1998 The South Wales Transport Company Ltd. 975. (Original Big Red Bus), by 6/1996

Photo : Terry Stapley

Photo : Richard Haughey

Photo : BVRES Collection

Photo : Nick Foster

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