Illustrated History for KRU848W


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2654 Body: ECW 24426 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 2/2026

Last updated : February 16th 2026 (brought up-to-date)

?/2025 - current ?, ? (for further preservation)
8/2010 - ?/2025 Michael Cole, Frinton (for preservation)
10/2009 - 8/2010 Ensign, Purfleet (dealer)
4/1983 - 10/2009 Wilts & Dorset Bus Company Ltd. 3448. Renumbered 4448, 7/1994. Totally refurbished, by 12/1996. Withdrawn 12/2008
11/1980 - 4/1983 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3448

Photo : Gareth Crowther

Photo : Mark Bowman

Photo : Peter Horrex Collection

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