Illustrated History for UAR598W

Chassis: VRT/SL3/3006 Body: ECW 28847 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Scrapped     Last Reported: 3/2001

Last updated : February 9th 2018 (brought up-to-date)

3/2001 ?, ? (dealer for scrap)
3/1999 - 3/2001 First Cymru Buses Ltd. 949. Withdrawn 3/99. Used by the SAS in a mock anti-terrorist operation at Port Talbot, 6/99. All windows were "shot out" using paint guns and dummies used as terrorists and hostages, 6/99
4/1998 - 3/1999 South Wales Transport Company Ltd. 949
8/1992 - 4/1998 Brewer Ltd. U598. Renumbered 598, 8/92. Renumbered 949, 4/93
4/1992 - 8/1992 United Welsh Coaches Ltd. U598
7/1990 - 4/1992 Thamesway Ltd. 3108. Withdrawn 4/92
6/1981 - 7/1990 Eastern National Omnibus Company Ltd. 3108

Photo : From the Internet

Photo : John G Lidstone

 UAR598W in experimental Eastern National livery
Photo : John G Lidstone
     
     
     

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