Illustrated History for GRF696V


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2084 Body: ECW 23800 Series 2
Engine: Leyland O501 - Gardner 6LXB
Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Exported     Last Reported: 11/2021

Last updated : January 3rd 2024 (brought up-to-date)

6/2015 - currentZorgboerderij De Mikkelhorst (New Nexus), Haren, Holland. Undergoing comprehensive refurbishment for use as a catering unit at Hoogezand-Sappemeer, 4/2018. Back in use, by 10/2020
by 8/2004 - 6/2015 Esther Matze, Amsterdam, Holland. Registered BH-NV-90. Converted for use as a mobile cinema, by 8/2004. . Registered 20-TVP-2, 4/2012. Registered 64-BDN-3, 12/2013. Fitted with the Gardner 6LXB engine from SNJ590R when the Leyland 501 seized, ?/20??
by 8/2002 - ?/200? ?, ?, Holland
1/1999 - ?/???? Carl Ireland, Hull (dealer)
9/1992 - 1/1999 East Yorkshire Motor Services Ltd. 996. Withdrawn 11/1998
1/1987- 9/1992 PMT Ltd. 696. Withdrawn 7/1992
?/1979 - 1/1987 Potteries Motor Traction Company Ltd. 696.


GRF696V in 2020
Photo : New Nexus
GRF696V in 2016

Photo : Zorgboerderij De Mikkelhorst

GRF696V in 2004

Photo : Esther Matze

GRF696V with East Yorkshire

Photo : Alistair Friar

GRF696V in PMT livery

Photo : Cliff Beeton

GRF696V in NBC red livery

Photo : Cliff Beeton

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