Illustrated History for HRN249G


Chassis: RELL3/670 Body: ECW 17455 Series 2 Engine: Gardner 6HLX Configuration: B41D
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 11/2022

Last updated : November 12th 2022 (brought up-to-date)

4/2018 - current North West Vehicle Restoration Trust, Kirkby (for further preservation)
5/2010 - 4/2018
Les Scott, Southport (for further preservation)
2/2007 - 5/2010 Bristol Road Transport Collection, Stroud (for further preservation)
c3/1999 - 2/2007 Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust (for preservation). Stored (but not restored) at Fishwicks depot, 11/2004
?/1983 - ?/1999 Age Concern, Preston (non-PCV). Kept at either Leyland police station car park or at Cuerdon Trading Estate, Bamber Bridge. Used as "The Teapot Bus" for OAPs
2/1983 - ?/1983 A.P.T., Lincoln (dealer)
6/1969 - 2/1983 Ribble Motor Services Ltd. 249


HRN249G in 2019
Photo : John Cherry
HRN249G in 2019
Photo : John Cherry
HRN249G undergoing restoration

Photo : Geoff Meek

HRN249G with Age Concern
Photo : Jeff Lloyd Collection
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