Illustrated History for KRU855W


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2705 Body: ECW 24433 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 7/2025

Last updated : August 18th 2026 (brought up-to-date)

9/2022 - currentChristopher Holland, Widnes (for further preservation)
11/2014 - 9/2022 Carl Richards, Greasby & ?, Wallasey (for further preservation)
10/2011 - 11/2014 Mike Nash, Ockley (dealer)
11/2009 - 10/2011 Matt Reynolds, Bristol (for preservation)
10/2009 - 11/2009 Ensign, Purfleet (dealer)
4/1983 - 10/2009 Wilts & Dorset Bus Company Ltd. 3455. Renumbered 4455, 2/1995. Totally refurbished, by 12/1996. Withdrawn 11/2008
12/1980 - 4/1983 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3455






KRU855W in 2018
Photo : Martyn Hearson
KRU855W in 2011
Photo : Mike Nash
KRU855W in 2004
Photo : Terry Partridge
KRU855W in Fox & Sons advertising livery
Photo : 404DCD
KRU855W in Calorfactors advertising livery
Photo : Matt Reynolds
KRU855W in 1982
Photo : Dave Mant
Photo required of KRU855W in NBC red livery
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