Illustrated History for YLG717F

Chassis: RESL1/163 Body: Northern Counties 6564 Engine: Gardner 6HLX Configuration: B43F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 3/2026

Last updated : March 21st 2026 (brought up-to-date)

7/1996 - current David Jones, Burnley (for further preservation). Restoration and repaint into SHMD livery completed, ?/2018
9/1988 - 7/1996 Corbett & France, Denton (for preservation)
4/1987 - 9/1988 Haven Holiday Camp, Prestatyn (non-PCV). Provided internal transport
1/1983 - 4/1987 1st Davenport - Mile End Scout Group, Stockport, Stockport (non-PCV)
?/1980 - 1/1983 G.E.C., Trafford Park (mobile workshop)
4/1974 - ?/1980 Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive 5077
11/1969 - 4/1974 S.E.L.N.E.C. Passenger Transport Executive 5077
8/1967 - 11/1969 Stalybridge, Hyde, Mossley & Dukinfield Transport & Electricity Board 117


YLG717F in 2019
Photo : Neil Jones
 YLG717F in 2003

Photo : Dave Beardmore

 YLG717F in 1988
Photo : Brian Corbett
YLG717F with Mile End Scouts
Photo : Graham Mackay
YLG717F with GMPTE

Photo : BVRES Collection

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