Illustrated History for OTA640G


Chassis: RELH4/208 Body: ECW 17493 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6HLX Configuration: C45F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 4/2022

Last updated : November 11th 2023 (brought up-to-date)

3/1996 - current Roger Burdett, Lapworth (for further preservation). Moved to Long Eaton, ?/1999. National white coach livery, by 5/2002. Moved to Coventry, by 12/2014
?/1992 - 3/1996 Woodcock, Redditch & Hunt, Stafford (affiliated to BaMMOT, Wythall), (for further preservation). Used in service by Hunt, Stafford
?/1991 - ?/1992 John Swallow, Swavesey (for preservation)
by 4/1991 - ?/1991 Lynxline, South Woodham
6/1981 - ?/1991 Woodlands School, Flitwick (non-PCV)
4/1981 - 6/1981 Ensign, Grays (dealer)
11/1969 - 4/1981 Western National Omnibus Company Ltd. (Royal Blue) 2380
3/1969 - 11/1969 Southern National Omnibus Company Ltd. (Royal Blue) 2380
OTA640G restored in NBC white livery

Photo : Richard Jones

OTA640G restored in Royal Blue livery

Photo : Dave Longbottom

OTA640G in early preservation livery

Photo : Nigel Utting

  OTA640G in 1991
Photo : John Swallow
OTA640G in NBC white livery
Photo : Sidmouth Ian 
Photo required of OTA640G in Associated Motorways livery
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OTA640G in 1969
Photo : Alan Snatt

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