Illustrated History for FRB208H

Chassis: RELL3/1083 Body: ECW 18522 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6HLX Configuration: B44D
Status: Preserved
     Last Reported: 1/2023

Last updated : January 16th 2023 (brought up-to-date)

1/2018 - current
Nottingham Heritage Vehicle Charity (for further preservation)
by 3/2011 - 1/2018
 John Schofield & Geoff Clark (since 2/2014), Derby (for further preservation)
1/2000 - ?/20??
 Justin Monk, Derby (for preservation)
12/1988 - 1/2000
 Stockport Council Works Department. Converted to mobile Road Safety Exhibition Unit. Withdrawn 11/1999
6/1987 - 12/1988
 Signpost Centre, Hazel Grove (non-PCV)
10/1976 - 6/1987
 Trent Motor Traction Company Ltd. 356. Withdrawn 10/1982. Overhauled and converted to mobile information unit A19, by 1/1982. Withdrawn 12/1986
7/1970 - 10/1976
 Midland General Omnibus Company Ltd. 146. Renumbered 356, 10/1972


FRB208H preserved in NBC red livery
Photo : Peter Horrex
 FRB208H in 1990
Photo : Steve Thorpe
 FRB208H in use as a mobile information unit
Photo : Cliff Essex
FRB208H in NBC red livery
Photo : David Russon
 FRB208H in Midland General livery
Photo : Derek Brown 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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