Illustrated History for UFX858S


Chassis: VRT/SL3/969 Body: ECW 22391 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: CO43/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 8/2021

Last updated : August 9th 2021 (brought up-to-date)

3/2006 - current Mills, Hursthouse, Cook & Holtby, Ringwood (for preservation). Restored in NBC red livery, 12/2007
5/1998 - 3/2006 Newbus (Westbrook Travel), Newport. Roof removed, 3/2001. Southern Vectis green and cream open-top livery, by 11/2001. Withdrawn (operator ceased), 9/2003. Repainted allover white for resale, 9/2003. Leased to Seaview Services, Sandown, by 11/2003. Seaview Services fleetnames, by 9/2004
4/1979 - 5/1998 Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Ltd. 708. Renumbered 506, ?/198?. Body refurbished and repainted in green and sand livery, 1/1997. Withdrawn 5/1998
10/1977 - 4/1979 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3377
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Photo : Peter Cook

Photo : Gav Rowney

Photo : Chris Stewart

Photo : Gav Rowney

Photo : Steve Clements

Photo : BVRES Collection

Photo : Busspotter

   

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