Illustrated History for BNU679G


Chassis: VRT/SL/198 Body: ECW 17781 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LX Configuration: H39/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 7/2025

Last updated : September 7th 2025 (brought up-to-date)

6/2003 - current Richard Waterhouse, Ripley (for preservation)
by 4/1999 - 6/2003 Without Fear Trust, Bo'ness (non-PCV). Mobile evangelical centre. Lettered for "Sine Metu", by 7/2000
4/1984 - ?/1999 British Rail DMEE Training (non-PCV). Noted in Darlington, c8/1995. Noted in Peterborough, 24/8/1996 and again 30/10/1997
?/1982 - 4/1984 APT, Bracebridge Heath (dealer). Loaned to United Auto, 6-7/1982
1/1972 - ?/1982 Trent Motor Traction Company Ltd. 754
5/1969 - 1/1972 Midland General Omnibus Company Ltd. 315
BNU679G undergoing restoration

Photo : Dave Beardmore

BNU679G as a mobile evangelical centre

Photo : Richard Waterhouse

BNU679G as a mobile evangelical centre

Photo : Dave Beardmore

BNU679G with British Rail

Photo : Mark Harrington

BNU679G in NBC red livery
Photo : Derek Brown Collection
BNU679G in Midland General livery
Photo : Derek Brown Collection

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