Illustrated History for YMB509W


Chassis: VRT/SL3/2950 Body: ECW Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 12/2024

Last updated : June 10th 2025 (brought up-to-date)

4/2024 - current
Perfumerie Douglas Polska, Warsaw, Poland. Converted to open-top and for use as an exhibition unit, by 7/2024
?/2024 - 4/2024
Mike Daly, Warrington (dealer). Interior stripped and upper deck floor removed before export
5/2018 - ?/2024
Clive Myers, Colwyn Bay (for preservation). Restored in NBC green livery, 5/2022
by 6/2006 - 5/2018
Grierson, Fishburn. Withdrawn by 6/2010
3/2005 - ?/2006 Griffiths, Port Dinorwic
12/1996 - 3/2005 Eagles, Mold
2/1991 - 12/1996 Eagles & Hughes, Mold (Eagles & Crawford) 14
9/1986 - 2/1991 Crosville Wales DVG509. Withdrawn 2/1991
5/1981 - 9/1986 Crosville Motor Services Ltd. DVG509


YMB509W in 2024
Photo : Douglas Beauty
YMB509W in 2022
Photo : Clive Myers
YMB509W with Grierson

Photo : Richard Hughes

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YMB509W in NBC green livery
Photo : Clive Myers

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