Illustrated History for BKE861T

Chassis: VRT/SL3/1902 Body: ECW 22976 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F, O43/31F
Status: Independent     Last Reported: 6/2025

Last updated : January 1st 2026 (brought up-to-date)

5/2005 - current Embling (Judd), Guyhirn. Fleet livery, 9/2005. Named "Blossom"
8/2004 - 5/2005 Bennett, Kilwinning
by 10/2002 - 8/2004 Top Line, York
11/1989 - ?/2002 Guide Friday, Stratford 3. Converted to O43/31F, 2/1990. Used on the York Tour. Latest fleet livery, 9/2000
5/1983 - 11/1989 Hastings & District Transport Company Ltd. 561
6/1979 - 5/1983 Maidstone & District Motor Services Ltd. 5861


















BKE861T with Embling

Photo : Derrick Cuff

 Rear view of BKE861T with Embling

Photo : Rob Sly

BKE861T in 2005

Photo : Dave Beardmore

Rear view of BKE861T in 2005

Photo : Alan Thompson

BKE861T in revised Guide Friday livery

Photo : Dave Longbottom

BKE861T in Guide Friday livery

Photo :  BVRES Collection

BKE861T in 1988
Photo : Tony Smith
 BKE861T in NBC green livery with broadside advert for Saturdays Disco

Photo : BVRES Collection


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