Illustrated History for JOU161P


Chassis: VRT/SL3/123 Body: ECW Engine: Leyland O501 Configuration: H43/27D
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 8/2024

Last updated : August 13th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

4/1998 - current Rob Sly, Farnborough (for preservation). To Camberley, 7/1998. Moved to Tewkesbury, 11/2006. Restored in NBC green livery, 5/2008
4/1998 - 4/1998 Hardwick (AJS Salvage), Carlton (dealer)
7/1992 - 4/1998 Barsby (AA Trans Alv), Derby. Named "The Big Bopper", by 12/1994. Moved to Alvaston and named "Black Knight", by 1/1997
9/1991 - 7/1992 Yeates, Loughborough (dealer). Loaned to Gagg, Bunny, 9/1991 to 10/1991
5/1991 - 9/1991     Rowland & Lane, Long Eaton (Albert Ripon Keinline). Used on service to the American Adventure Theme Park
10/1990 - 5/1991 Kirby, Wythall (for preservation)
4/1988 - 10/1990 Midland Red West Ltd. 5031. Withdrawn 8/1990
3/1980 - 4/1988 Bristol Omnibus Company Ltd. 5031. Withdrawn 5/1987. City Rider livery and reinstated, 11/1987 Loaned to Midland Red West, 12/1987 to 4/1988
10/1975 - 3/1980 Cheltenham District Traction Company 5031














JOU161P in 2008

Photo : Peter Cook

JOU161P in 2007

Photo : Rob Sly

JOU161P in 1997

Photo : Rob Sly

JOU161P with Barsby

Photo : Michael Hill

JOU161P with Midland Red West

Photo : Graham Jones

JOU161P in 1987

Photo : Rob Sly

JOU161P in NBC green livery

Photo : Dave Russell & Deric Pemberton

JOU161P on its first day in service

Photo : BVRES Collection

JOU161P on delivery

Photo : Martin S Curtis

   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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