Illustrated History for TDL998


Chassis: FS6G 155036 Body: ECW 11655 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LW Configuration: H33/27RD
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 5/2023

Last updated : June 4th 2023 (brought up-to-date)

10/2001 - current
Derek Priddle, Farnham (for preservation)
6/1960 - 10/2001
Southern Vectis Omnibus Company Ltd. 565. Converted to driver trainer and renumbered TB2, ?/1978. Reregistered ABK832A, ?/1986. Reregistered TDL998, 6/1987. Painted in Tilling green livery and returned to PSV service, 6/1987. Withdrawn 9/1996. Long term loan to Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Trust, Newport, 6/1997 to sale


TDL998 in preservation
Photo : Robin Woodcock
TDL998 as driver trainer
Photo : Roger King
TDL998 with Southern Vectis
Photo : Ben Bartram Collection

   If you can correct or enhance the history of the vehicle or claim copyright on an unclaimed photo on this page please email rob@robsly.com and I will be only too happy to incorporate your comments.  

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