Illustrated History for VOD545K


Chassis: VRT/SL2/205 Body: ECW 18910 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6LX Configuration: H39/31F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 7/2020

Last updated : October 21st 2021 (brought up-to-date)

5/2018 - currentDan Shears, Winkleigh (for further preservation). Restored at Reliance Bus Works and repainted in Devon General livery, 7/2019
7/2006 - 5/2018 Stuart Gilkes, Chislehurst (for further preservation)
7/2004 - 7/2006 John Hembry, Hazelbury Bryan (for further preservation)
?/1992 - 7/2004 Andy Horrocks, Brockton (for preservation). Used in service by Horrocks, c?/95. Withdrawn by ?/1999
5/1990 - ?/1992 Greenhous, Shrewsbury (dealer)
?/19?? - 5/1990 Wood (Chuckie Chicken), Craven Arms (non-PCV) 23
1/1987 - 3/1987Martin, Middlewich (dealer)
12/1985 - 1/1987 South Midland Ltd. 802. Used on contract work in burgundy and cream livery. Renumbered 804, 5/1986
1/1983 - 12/1985 Devon General Ltd. 545. NBC red livery, 9/1983
8/1971 - 1/1983 Western National Omnibus Company Ltd. (Devon General) 545








VOD545K in 2019
Photo : Dan Shears
VOD545K in 2004
Photo : John Hembry
Photo required of VOD545K in South Midland burgundy livery
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VOD545K in 1983
Photo : Adrian Healey
VOD545K in 1980
Photo : Terry Walker
VOD545K in 1978
Photo : David Russon
VOD545K in Devon General livery
Photo : Steve Guess


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