Illustrated History for FBV272W


Chassis: LHS6L LHS/376 Body: ECW 24719 Series 2 Engine: Leyland O401 Configuration: B35F
Status: Preserved
    Last Reported: 12/2023

Last updated : December 2nd 2023 (brought up-to-date)

6/2018 - current
Paul Emery, Chase Terrace (for further preservation). Loaned to Fylde Transport Trust, 3/2022
2/2003 - 6/2018
Andy Goddard, West Ewell (for preservation)
by 8/2002 - 2/2003
Autocar, Tonbridge (non-PCV)
by 2/1999 - ?/????
Wealden, Nettlestead (dealer)
by 4/1998 - ?/199?
Hardwick, Carlton (dealer)
by 10/1996 - ?/199?
Go Bus, Clay Cross. Loaned to Crofts (North Midland), Lowgates 72, ?/199?
12/1993 - 3/1996Seddon & Milson (Peakbus), Bushbury. Withdrawn 1/1996
11/1992 - 12/1993Cumming (Blandford Bus Company), Blandford Forum. Loaned to Lever, East Knoyle, 5/1993 to ?/1993
10/1992 - 11/1992Bluebird Buses Ltd. 362
3/1992 - 10/1992Bluebird Northern Ltd. 362
9/1991 - 3/1992Northern Scottish Omnibuses Ltd. (Inverness Traction) 362
3/1991 - 9/1991Stagecoach (Scotland) Ltd. (Magicbus) 362
7/1990 - 3/1991Magicbus (Scotland) Ltd. 362. To service, 8/1990
4/1989 - 7/1990Cumberland Motor Services Ltd. 272. Withdrawn 2/1990
10/1980 - 4/1989Ribble Motor Services Ltd. 272. Operated as "Betty's Bus"
FBV272W in 2018
Photo : Paul Emery
FBV272W with Go Bus
Photo : Andrew Bagshaw
FBV272W with Peakbus
Photo : BVRES Collection
FBV272W with Blandford Bus Company
Photo : Michael Wadman
FBV272W in Perth
Photo : David Love
FBV272W with Ribble
Photo : Ian Simpson















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