Illustrated History for 651EBD

Chassis: FS6B 214124 Body: ECW 13846 Series 2 Engine: Bristol BVW - Gardner 6LXB
 Configuration: H33/27RD
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 3/2024

Last updated : March 30th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

9/1980 - current Rushden Historical Preservation Society, Rushden (for preservation). Bristol BVW engine replaced by Gardner 6LXB, ?/2002. Partially restored at BusWorks, ?/2009 to ?/2012
2/1964 - 9/1980 United Counties Omnibus Company Ltd. 651. Withdrawn 7/1980














651EBD in 2015
Photo : Bev Watson

Photo : Philip Higgs

 651EBD in NBC green livery

Photo : Dave Beardmore
651EBD in Tilling Green livery
Photo : Graham Ledger

   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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