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Last Updated : January 17th 2025 (brought up-to-date)

 

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Original Owner

Owner(s)

Date into Preservation/

Date Last Reported
LHX/3 MBO1F Weyman M9636 Leyland O401 B30F Western Welsh 1 Thornes, Bubwith ?/1997 Current (6/2018)
Stored in unrestored condition
LH/133 MUO328F ECW 17395 Series 2 Leyland O401 B41F Western National 716 W.E.T.C., Winkleigh (3/1996). John Robertson, Biggleswade (2/1997) (Photo). John Appleton, Higham Ferrers (?/2007). Colin Billington, Maidenhead (7/2008). Cornwall Bus Preservation Group (c10/2009) 3/1996 Current (8/2019)
Restored in NBC green livery with Western National fleetnames. Stored awaiting attention
LH/314
VMO228H
ECW 17932 Series 2
Leyland O401 B41F Thames Valley 211 Richard Rampton, Reading
by 9/2001
Current (7/2014)
LH/357 VMO234H ECW 17935 Series 2 Leyland O401 B41F Thames Valley 214 John Robertson, Biggleswade (?/1998). Neil Halliday, Shipley (c8/2014). Jason Rayner, Winchester (2/2017)
?/1998 Current (1/2025)
Restored in Thames Valley livery. In storage
LH/381 RLJ793H ECW 17899 Series 2 Leyland O401 B39D Hants & Dorset 3033 Mills & Hursthouse, Christchurch 12/1992 Current (4/2022)
Stored in unrestored condition
LH/447 PDL491H ECW 18733 Series 2 Leyland O401 - O420 B43F - Mobile Home
Southern Vectis 829 Mike Nash, Ockley & Terry Hussey, Basingstoke (12/2008). Gordon Murray, Blackpool (3/2015). Lisa Mead, ?, Scotland (5/2019). Grampian Transport Museum, Alford (3/2024)
12/2008 Current (4/2024)
New owner
LH/584
XEL826K
ECW
Leyland O401
B43F
Hants & Dorset 1540
Terry Hussey, Basingstoke
?/2000
Current (1/2000)
LH/591 DHW293K ECW 19634 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 353 Len Skyrme, Barry (1/1998). Dr Mike Walker, Wells (3/2010) 1/1998 Current (10/2024)
Restored in Bristol Omnibus OMO livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LH/605 GYC160K ECW 19689 Series 2 Leyland O401 B45F Hutchins & Cornelius, South Petherton William Staniforth, Birmingham (1/1998). Geoffrey Midwinter, Stroud (?/1998). John Hitchings, Bristol (3/2000). William Staniforth, Stroud (12/2011). Richard Aldous, Winchester (2/2017)
1/1998 Current (12/2023)
Undergoing restoration
LH/651 HAH537L ECW 19631 Series 2 Leyland O401 B45F Eastern Counties LH537 Norwell & Smith, Peterborough (11/1981) (Photo). John Appleton, Higham Ferrers (by 2/2000 (Photo). Dave Hales, Bearstead (2/2020). Eastern Transport Collection Society, Attleborough (10/2022) (Photo) (Video) 11/1981 Current (8/2023)
Restored in NBC red livery. Active on the 2023 rally scene
LH/691 FOI1629 Alexander Leyland O401 B45F Ulsterbus 1629 Irish Transport Heritage. Ards Bus Preservation Group , Newtownards, Republic of Ireland (1/2015) (Photo)
7/1989 Current (9/2023)
Restored in Ulsterbus livery. In storage
LH/724
NEL845M
ECW 20258 Series 2
Leyland O401
B43F
Hants & Dorset 3512
Eversden, Cardiff (10/1993). Mills, Hursthouse & Holtby, Netheravon (3/1995)
10/1993
Current (10/2021)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/754 BDV318L Marshall 35108 Leyland O401 DP39F Western National 1318 Steve Cocks, Carnmenells (12/1998) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo). Lee Shephard, Camborne (5/2013). Steve Cocks, Carnmenellis (1/2017)
8/1999 Current (8/2023)
Restored in Royal Blue livery. Active on the 2023 rally scene
LH/757 NTT319M Marshall 35109 Leyland O401 C39F Western National 1319 Neil Halliday, Shipley (1/2003). Steve Cocks, Carnmenellis (12/2009). Bob Margam, Ludgvan (11/2013). Steve Cocks, Carnmenellis (2/2021)
1/2003 Current (2/2021)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/838 TR6147 (ex-NLJ516M) ECW Leyland O401 B43F- Charabanc Hants & Dorset 3516 Wheels Museum of Heritage Transport, Nuneaton (8/2004). English Riviera Sightseeing Tours, Torquay (?/2015)
8/2004 Current (6/2015)
In use on heritage sightseeing tour
LH/845
NFJ590M
ECW
Leyland O401
B43F
Western National 1590 Bradley, Harrogate (Photo) (Photo)
?/1998
Current (8/2001)
Stored awaiting restorations
LH/896
UTD163M
Vanplan
Leyland O401
Transporter
Wilson of Guiseley
Bristol Vintage Bus Group Bristol
by 8/2009
Current (10/2017)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/912 PUO331M Plaxton 7410BC002 Leyland O401 C39F Royal Blue 1331 William Staniforth, Birmingham (by 12/2000). Jol Rea, Bristol (3/2005). Trevor Cockram, Bristol (?/2008) (Photo) ?/2000 Current (1/2022)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/922 BNE764N ECW Leyland O401 B43F Greater Manchester P.T.E. 1321 S.E.L.N.E.C. Preservation Society (?/1998). Wigan Transport Trust (5/2021)
9/1998 Current (12/2023)
Undergoing restoration
LH/945
ORU532M
ECW/Tree lopper
Leyland O401
B43F
Hants & Dorset 1532
Mills, Hursthouse & Holtby, Christchurch
?/2005
Current (10/2021)
Stored awaiting restoration. Used to store the roof from UFX858S
LH/965 AHN611M ECW Leyland O401 B43F United Auto 1611 Renton, Sunderland (?/2002). Neil Halliday, Shipley (12/2007). Chris Bulmer, Ripon (1/2010). Nathan Foster, Durham (7/2020)
?/2002 Current (8/2020)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/987
GLJ485N
ECW
Leyland O401
B43F
Hants & Dorset 3553
Rob Hughes, Shildon
10/2016
Current (11/2016)
Awaiting repatriation from Malta
LH/998 GUP907N ECW 21274 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F United Auto 1623 Andrew Dolan, Crook 7/1996 Current (10/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1017
HJF233N
Duple
Leyland O401
C39F
Leicester Convalescent Homes
Mike James, Warton
?/2016
Current (8/2017)
Awaiting restoration
LH/1109 JHW118P ECW Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 358 Mark Jenkins, Faversham (8/2002). Mike Nash, Ockham (10/2021) (Photo) 8/2002 Current (9/2023)
In storage
LH/1114
JFJ502N
Plaxton 7510BC012S Leyland O401
C45F
Greenslades 322 Ward, Woodside
9/2009
Current (9/2009)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1119 JFJ506N Plaxton 7510BC016S Leyland O401 C45F Greenslades 326 Chelveston Preservation Society (4/2001) (Photo). Brian Heginbotham, Irthlingborough (by 7/2002) (Photo). Bernie Smith, Kettering (by 1/2011). Alistair Gray, Exeter (1/2017)
4/2001 Current (4/2024)
Restored in National livery. In storage
LH/1120
JFJ507N
Plaxton 7510BC017S
Leyland O401
C45F
Greenslades 327 James Pratt, Exeter (7/2001). Unknown owner in Scotland (7/2003) (Photo). K & J Stafford, Bedford (by 7/2017)
7/2001
Current (9/2004)
Status unknown
LH/1133 MCA620P ECW 21695 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Crosville SLL620 Chris Brown, Worthen (8/1994). David Wita, Ammanford (8/2000). Dominic Eaton, Shrewsbury (9/2004). 620 Group, Hull (c5/2009)
8/1994 Current (8/2022)
Restored in NBC green livery with Crosville fleetnames. Active on the 2022 rally scene
LH/1135 KTT38P ECW Leyland O401 B43F Western National 108 Dave Williams, Shrewsbury (?/1997). Terry Partridge, Saltash (10/2007). Josh Mann, Godalming (12/2011). David & Lawrence Mortimer, Stourport-on-Severn (8/2015) (Photo)
?/1997 Current (7/2024)
Restored in NBC green livery with Devon General fleetnames. For sale
LH/1166
KJD401P
ECW 21856 Series 2
Leyland O401
B39F
London Transport BL1
London Transport Museum, Covent Garden
5/1997
Current (1/2014)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1168 NBR665P ECW 21613 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F United Auto 1665 Rhodes & Snowden, Rochdale (by 4/1998). Gordon Bate, Hale (by 8/1998). Unknown owner in North Yorkshire (by 1/2010). Lee Garrett, Chester-le-Street (2/2017)
?/1998 Current (7/2024)
Undergoing restoration
LH/1172 KHU318P ECW 21727 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 368 Milton Hardcastle, Moyne (?/1996). Simon Lang, Rathcoole (11/2002) (Photo) ?/1996 Current (6/2024)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1177
KHU323P
ECW 21732 Series 2
Leyland O401
Towing wagon
Bristol Omnibus 373 Stroud RE Group (by 5/2001) (Photo). South Lancs Travel, Leigh (2/2004). Seaford & District (2/2012). Robert Leighfield, Bristol (9/2014) (Photo). Dave Mulpeter, Seaford (7/2021). Mike Ede, Stroud (1/2022). Barkers Motors, Wrexham (3/2022) (Photo)
by 5/2001
Current (1/2024)
Restored in yellow livery with Bath NBC fleetnames
LH/1190 KHU326P ECW 21735 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 376 William Staniforth, Birmingham (?/1997) (Photo). Richard Masterman, Stroud (6/2011). Mike Ellis, Stroud (12/2021)
?/1997 Current (1/2022)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1235
KJD402P
ECW
Leyland O401
B39F
London Transport BL2 Leon Wells, Ipswich
?/2001
Current (6/2004)
Unknown status
LH/1246 KJD413P ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL13 Terry Partridge, Saltash (4/2006). Roger Pinder & Chris Alger, Loddiswell (?/2009) 4/2006 Current (10/2022)
Restored in Tally Ho! livery. Undergoing repair work
LH/1252 KJD419P ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL19 Roger Pinder & Chris Alger, Loddiswell 12/2007 Current (7/2020)
Undergoing restoration
LH1262 KJD422P ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL22 Warren Woodrow, Plymouth 12/2004 Current (1/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1271 KJD431P ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL31 Andy Mitchell, Eastleigh (4/2004). East London Traction Society (1/2007) 4/2004 Current (6/2010)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1274
KJD434P
ECW
Leyland O401
B39F
London Transport BL36  Neil Bird, Croydon
?/2001
Current (4/2021)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1287 OJD45R ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL45 Mike Taylor, Cardiff (8/2004) (Photo). Barkers Coaches, Wrexham (c10/2021) (Photo). Newsome, Lee & Barnes, Aldeby (7/2023) 8/2004 Current (8/2023)
Restored in London Transport livery. New owners
LH/1291 WYL137 (ex-OJD49R, ULO524R) ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL49 Karl Griffin, Orpington (5/1997). Liam Doyle, Willesden (5/1998). Alan Brown, Rainham (4/2000). Claire Green, North London (7/2005). Andy Tanner, Staines (12/2012) 5/1997 Current (8/2022)
Restored in London Transport livery. Active on the 2022 rally scene
LH/1296 OJD54R ECW 21909 Series 2 Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL54 Nicky Reason & Mac Winfield, Llantwit Fardre (?/2004). Brent Reynolds, Cardiff (12/2008) ?/2004 Current (1/2023)
Restored in London Transport livery. In storage
LH/1297 OJD55R ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL55 East London Traction Society, Edmonton (4/2007). Andy Tanner, Staines (5/2010). Jersey Bus Tours (7/2015)
4/2007 Current (7/2015)
Acquired for further use in service
LH/1308
OJD66R
ECW
Leyland O401
B39F
London Transport BL66 Andy Goddard, West Ewell (2/2002). Bromley Bus Preservation Group (9/2018)
2/2002
Current (9/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1309 NDE916R ECW 22384 Series 2 Leyland O401 B45F Jones of Carmarthen
Andy Goddard, West Ewell (10/2002). Paul Emery, Chase Terrace (6/2018). Dave Wita, Ammanford (7/2018). Hayward, Carmarthen (?/2022) 10/2002 Current (7/2022)
Undergoing restoration
LH/1323 OJD68R ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL68 Allan Edmondson, Olney (7/2003). Warren Woodrow, Plymouth (7/2007) 7/2003 Current (2/2017)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1336 OJD81R ECW 21936 Series 2 Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL81 Boxall & Griffin, West Wickham (6/1998). Wharf, Orpington (by 12/2000). Gurney, Orpington (by 1/2001). East London Traction Society (1/2007). Chris Stanley, Maidstone (11/2013)
6/1998 Current (1/2023)
Undergoing restoration
LH/1342 SVL830R ECW 22369 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Lincolnshire 1045 Bryan Sharpe & Richard Waterhouse, Derby (11/1999). Reuben Frankau, Selby (3/2005). Mike Gallagher, Waddington (?/2006). M Wilkinson, Lincoln (by 3/2009) 11/1999 Current (7/2023)
Restored in Lincolnshire Road Car livery. Active on the 2019 rally scene
LH/1350 OJD87R ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL87 Andy Goddard, West Ewell 8/2002 Current (7/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1351 OJD88R (ex-OJD88R. OJD93R) ECW Leyland O401 B39F London Transport BL88 Barrington, Hounslow (by 12/2000). Neil Bird, Croydonl (by 7/2009). Tim Hines, Llay (10/2018)
by 12/2000 Current (8/2024)
In use for private hire
LH/1368 OJD95R ECW 21950 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F London Transport BL95 Cuthbert, Dorking (5/1997). Memory Lane of Maidenhead (by 12/2001). Terry Mitchell, Eastleigh (c1/2007). Gus Quirk, Chiddingstone (2/2014)
5/1997 Current (11/2014)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1409 UVX7S ECW 22362 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Eastern National 1103 Dave Arnold, Malden (?/1999). Fred Lawrance, Colchester (6/2006). Sarah Hartwell, Chelmsford (1/2011) ?/1999 Current (5/2024)
Restored in Eastern National livery. Awaiting engine repairs
LH/1449 XFW951S ECW Leyland O401 B43F Lincolnshire 1056 Lincolnshire 1056 Group, Waddington 3/2002 Current (7/2023)
Restored in NBC green with Lincolnshire livery. Undergoing attention
LH/1471 REU326S ECW 22857 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 415 William Staniforth, Birmingham (?/2002). Nick Eaton, Seaford (8/2002). John Hembry, Hazelbury Bryan (10/2006). Rob Arkell, Nailsworth (3/2007) (Photo). Matt Reynolds, Bristol (10/2011). Seaford & District (4/2012) (Photo). Dean Hewlett, Bath (4/2014). Gareth Ebbern, Yeovil (9/2014)
?/2002 Current (12/2016)
Restored in NBC green livery with Bristol fleetnames
LH/1487 YVL837S ECW Leyland O401 B43F Lincolnshire 1063 Kirk, Lincoln (3/2002). M Wilkinson, Lincoln (c12/2008) 3/2002 Current (7/2023)
Restored in NBC green livery
LH/1499 SWS774S ECW  Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 428 Armstrong, Keady, Northern Ireland (9/1998). Jamieson et al, Donemana, Norther Ireland (by 1/2003)
9/1998 Current (5/2010)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1519 AFJ692T Plaxton 7810BXM508 Leyland O401 C41F Western National 3131 Colin Billington, Maidenhead (5/2000). Derrick, Plymstock (2/2002). Bernard Sealy, Hythe (7/2011). Maurice Bean, Romney Marsh (?/2017). 3131 Group, Cornwall (1/2022) (Photo)
5/2000 Current (4/2024)
Restored in NBC green and white livery with Western National fleetnames. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LH/1549 AFJ727T Plaxton 7910BXM502S Leyland O401 C41F Western National 3307 West Country Historic Omnibus & Transport Trust (Photo) (Photo) 2/2002 Current (6/2024)
Restored in NBC green and white livery with Western National fleetnames. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LH/1551
AFJ729T
Plaxton 7910BXM504S Leyland O401 C41F Western National 3309 Colin Billington, Maidenhead
3/2000
Current (1/2009)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1552 MUP712T ECW 23509 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F United Auto 1712 Andy Goddard, West Ewell 7/2002 Current (8/2019)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1576 AFJ736T Plaxton 7910BXM518S Leyland O401 C45F Western National 3316 Philip Platt, Crediton (11/2002). Andy Goddard, West Ewell (5/2003) 11/2002 Current (7/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1593 AFB585V ECW 23536 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 454 Ant Poulton, New Milton (7/2000). Bournemouth Passenger Transport Association (10/2001). Garry Cox, Burnley (5/2004) 7/2000 Current (8/2007)
Stored awaiting restoration
LH/1594 AFB586V ECW 23537 Series 2
Leyland O401
B43F Bristol Omnibus 455 Rob Hughes, Shildon (Photo) (Photo)
5/2012
Current (9/2024)
Restored in Teeside Motor Services livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LH/1600 AFB592V ECW Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 461 Alan Peters, Bristol & Dr Mike Walker, Wells 10/2004 Current (5/2023)
Restored in NBC green livery with Bristol fleetnames. In storage
LH/1601 AFB593V ECW 23544 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 462 Gareth Crowther, Lightwater (9/2000). Steve Lane, Woking (2/2005) 9/2000 Current (2/2005)
Status unknown
LH/1605 AFB597V ECW 23548 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 466 South Lancs Transport, Leigh (2/2006). The Eden, West Auckland (3/2012). Morton, Basingstoke (3/2016)
2/2006 Current (12/2022)
Active with Morton's Coaches
LHL/222 GNM235N Plaxton 7511BC002 Leyland O401 C51F Richardson, London Shears & Rowley, Winkleigh (6/1999). Tony Mayle, Holsworthy (11/2007). Dan Shears, Winkleigh (9/2020)
6/1999 Current (9/2020)
Recovered for inspection
LHL/264
78C152 (ex-OHF968S)
Plaxton 7811BCM010
Leyland O401 - Bedford


Kells Transport Museum, Cork
3/2002
Current (8/2010)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/105 NDL769G Marshall Leyland O401 B35F Southern Vectis 833 Aycliffe & District Bus Preservation Society, Newton Aycliffe 11/1984 Current (3/2024)
Restored in Newtonian livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/113 JVL928H ECW 17993 Series 2 Perkins H6.354 B35F Lincolnshire 1809 Richard Belton, Scunthorpe (Photo) (Photo) 6/2001 Current (11/2024)
Restored in Tilling green livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/120 VOD88K Marshall 30851 Leyland O401 B33F Western National 88 Andy Keogh, Exeter (11/1998). Kevin Staddon, Whimple (10/2000). Terry Bennett, Sherborne (2/2005) (Photo) (Photo) (Photo) 11/1998 Current (5/2014)
Restored in Devon General livery
LHS/129 VOD123K Marshall 30861 Leyland O401 B33F Western National 1253 Ricketts, Tal-y-Cafn (Photo) 2/1993 Current (7/2024)
Restored in Western National livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/130 VOD124K Marshall 30860 Leyland O401 B33F Western National 1254 Whittam, Monkseaton (3/1990). GANBEA, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (?/1991) (Photo), then Nick Larkin, Peterborough (2/1996), Paul Derrick, Plymstock (7/1998). Steve Cocks, Carnmenellis & Paul Crate, Hayle (8/2017) (Photo) 3/1990 4/1995 (Peakbus, Bushbury), then Current (7/2024)
Restored in NBC green livery with Western National fleetnames. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/131 VOD125K Marshall 30862 Leyland O401 B33F Western National 1255 Western National Preservation Group, Plymouth (7/1991). Cornwall Bus Preservation Group, Penzance (10/2015)
7/1991 Current (7/2024)
Restored in Western National livery. In storage
LHS/166 GPD301N ECW  21381 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F London Country BN33 McAllister, Belfast, Northern Ireland (9/1998). Hudson, Belfast, Northern Ireland (?/2001). Richard Shannon & Alan Crozier, Newtownards, Northern Ireland (2/2015) (Photo) (Photo)
9/1998 Current (9/2024)
Undergoing restoration
LHS/175
GPD310N
ECW 21390 Series 2
Leyland O401
B35F
London Country BN42 Andy Goddard, West Ewell
8/2003
Current (7/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/177 HAX399N Duple 566/6700 Leyland O401 C35F Davies of Tredegar Dave Preston, Bath 11/1997 Current (8/2017)
Undergoing restoration
LHS/180 GPD313N ECW 21393 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F London Country BN45 Three Counties Bus and Commercial Vehicle Museum (11/2003). BN45 Group, Leighton Buzzard (5/2012). John Wilcox, Rayleigh (11/2020)
11/2003 Current (9/2024)
Restored in NBC green livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/185 GPD318N ECW 21398 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F London Country BN50 Russell & Henderson, Truro (8/1997). Toby Prescott, Rettendon (10/2007). Philip Dale, Sherborne (?/2012)
8/1997 Current (7/2017)
Restored in NBC green livery with London Country fleetnames
LHS/192
GNM232N
Plaxton 758BC003M
Leyland O401
C33F
Richmond of Epsom
R Brenchley, Canvey Island
by 5/2005
Current (3/2012)
Undergoing restoration to Epsom Coaches livery
LHS/202
LBT380N
Plaxton 758BC013M
Leyland O401
C35F
Thornes of Bubwith
Thornes, Bubwith
12/1990
Current (6/2018)
Undergoing mechanical renovation
LHS/214 HEJ337N Plaxton Leyland O401 C27F Jones of Llangeitho Barratt, Cappamore, Republic of Ireland ?/1997 Current (5/2020)
Active in private ownership
LHS/236 GHV504N ECW 21752 Series 2 Leyland O401 B29F London Transport BS4 Stuart Boxall, Orpington (?/1998). Adams & Dawes, Goudhurst (10/1999). Adams, Goudhurst (4/2001) (Photo). Chris Stanley, Maidstone (8/2015) (Photo) (Photo)
?/1998 Current (10/2024)
Repainted in London Transport livery
LHS/238
GHV505N
ECW 21753 Series 2
Leyland O401
B29F
London Transport BS5 Routemaster Restoration Ltd., St Neots (2/2018). The London Bus Company, Northfleet (1/2024)
2/2018
Current (1/2024)
New owner
LHS/242 MUA45P ECW Leyland O401 DP27F West Yorkshire P.T.E. 45 Friend, ?, Surrey (11/1992). James, Slough (9/1994). Ryan, Bradford (11/1998). Turner, Tingley (8/2000). Merseyside Transport Trust (6/2011) 11/1992 Current (3/2018)
Restored in Merseyside Transport livery
LHS/246 LUH105P ECW 21984 Series 2 Leyland O401 DP27F Cardiff 105 Chris Brown, Worthen (?/1994). Friends of 252, Wellingborough (by 8/1998). Unknown owner in Rochester (by 1/2001). David Wita, Ammanford (3/2001). Mike Taylor, Cardiff (by 3/2003) ?/1994 Current (9/2021)
Restored in Cardiff livery. Undergoing engine repairs
LHS/251 RGF231P Plaxton Leyland O401 C33F Epsom Coaches, Richmond Michael Burke, West Auckland (1/2003). Andy Keogh, Nantwich (2/2019). Keith Dickerson, Norwich (10/2022) (Photo). Ben James, Appleton Roebuck (10/2023)
1/2003 Current (2/2024)
Restored in Sykes livery. New owner
LHS/262
PHL454R
Plaxton
Leyland O401
C35F
Ulph of Rotherham
York Pullman, Elvington
12/2007
Current (3/2021)
Undergoing restoration
LHS/268 MUL688P Duple 666/6700 Leyland O401 C35F Grey Green, London Ivor Lucas, Kingsley by 1/2006 Current (12/2019)
In storage awaiting restoration
LHS/271 TPJ61S ECW 22914 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F London Country BN61 Chris Lewis, Godalming (8/1996). London Transport Museum, Acton (?/2008) 8/1996 Current (10/2017)
Restored in NBC green livery with London Country fleetnames. On display at Acton
LHS/304 RHE987R Plaxton 778BC010 Leyland O401 C35F Thistle of Doncaster Richard Gilmore, Plymouth (?/2002). Unknown owner in Liskeard (by 1/2010)
?/2002 Current (1/2011)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/318 AFG476S Plaxton 788BC013 Leyland O401 C35F Lunn of Rothwell Gordon Birch, Southampton 11/2002 Current (8/2004)
Status unknown
LHS/350 FDV787V ECW Leyland O401 B35F Western National 1557 Nicholas Pope, Pulborough (6/2010) (Photo). Richard Stevens, Plymouth (3/2014) (Photo) 6/2010 Current (3/2024)
Restored in Blue Bus livery. Undergoing engine repairs
LHS/353 FDV790V ECW Leyland O401 B35F Western National 1560 Colin Billington, Maidenhead (Photo) 3/1996 Current (9/2021)
Restored in NBC green livery with Western National fleetnames. Active on the 2021 rally scene
LHS/356 FDV793V ECW Leyland O401 B35F Western National 1563 Richard Sinclair, Woking (Photo) 10/2005 Current (5/2021)
Restored in NBC red livery with Devon General livery. In storage
LHS/361 PRO439W Plaxton 808BC001 Leyland O401 C33F Skinners of Oxted Neil Millington, Horsforth (?/2006). Stuart Jones, Holbeach (2/2021) ?/2006 Current (3/2024)
Restored in Independent Coachways livery. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/368 KDL202W ECW 24715 Series 2 Leyland O401 DP31F Southern Vectis 202 202 Group, Totland (10/2001). Richard Sinclair, Eastleigh (6/2007). Jason Rayner, Winchester (12/2010). Ben Bartram, Isle of Wight (10/2013) 10/2001 Current (1/2024)
Restored in NBC green and white livery with Southern Vectis fleetnames. Active on the 2024 rally scene
LHS/369 KDL203W ECW 24716 Series 2 Leyland O401 DP31F Southern Vectis 203 Paul Budden, Freshwater (11/2005). Leon McInnes, Isle of Wight (1/2014). Ben Bartram, Nigel Harris & Leo Roberts, Isle of Wight (2/2017). Dan Shears, Winkleigh (3/2020). Marc Huws, Ventnor, Isle of Wight (by 10/2021)
11/2005 Current (10/2023)
Restored in final Southern Vectis livery. Active on the 2023 rally scene
LHS/370 RLN230W Plaxton Leyland O401 C26F British Airways C303 D Cocking, Basildon. Somerset Transport of Radstock (?/2009). Reuben Hayward, Aberystwyth (8/2010) 5/2006 Current (8/2014)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/374 FBV271W ECW 24718 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F Ribble 271 Andy Goddard, West Ewell (2/2002). Paul Emery, Chase Terrace (6/2018)
2/2002 Current (12/2019)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/376
FBV272W
ECW 24719 Series 2
Leyland O401
B35F
Ribble 272 Andy Goddard, West Ewell (2/2003). Paul Emery, Chase Terrace (6/2018) 2/2003
Current (12/2023)
Loaned to Fylde Transport Trust
LHS/377 GTX758W ECW 24706 Series 2 Leyland O401 DP29F National Welsh MD8023 Warren Woodrow, Plymouth 7/1999 Current (6/2010)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/380 VGC932 (ex-GTX761W) ECW 24709 Series 2 Leyland O401 DP27F National Welsh MD8026 Allen & Bairstow, Nottingham (1/1999). Matt Carroll, Cardiff & Simon Stanley, Bristol (12/2006). Stroud RE Group (1/2007). Martin Detheridge, Usk (7/2015)
1/1999 Current (7/2024)
In use for private hires with London Bus 4 Hire in pseudo London Transport livery
LHS/381 GTX762W ECW 24710 Series 2 Leyland O401 DP27F National Welsh MD8027 Smith, Townsend & Cross, Cwmbran (7/1999). Russell, Caerphilly (by 5/2001). Ward, Forest of Dean (c9/2009). Gwyn Gardiner, Usk (?/2018)
7/1999 Current (12/2021)
Restored in NBC red and white livery with National Welsh fleetnames
LHS/387
XGO225W (ex-XGO225W, MIL9372)
Plaxton 818BC008
Leyland O401
C30F
Richmond of Epsom
Andy Goddard, West Ewell
6/2003
Current (7/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/388 ESU815X Plaxton 828BSS5X501 Leyland O401 C35F Stokes of Carstairs Batchelor, Darwen (5/2002). Talisman of Great Bromley (6/2014)
5/2002 Current (2/2018)
Stored awaiting restoration
LHS/395 SND550X East Lancs Leyland O401 B28F Rossendale 50 Roberts, Bury 8/1998 Current (8/1998)
Status unknown
LHS/408 CLJ413Y Plaxton Leyland O401 C33F Bere Regis John Hembry, Hazelbury Bryan (12/2004). Jason Rayner, Winchester (5/2011). Stuart Shelton, Tettenhall (7/2015)
12/2004 Current (6/2019)
Restored in Bere Regis livery. Active on the 2019 rally scene

LHs Previously Preserved in the UK

Chassis

Registration (Click for History)

Body

Engine

Layout

Original Owner

Owner(s)

Date into Preservation/

Disposal
LH/132
MUO327F
ECW
Leyland O401
B41F
Western National 715
Walker, Horley
4/1981
by 2/1990 (SCRAPPED)
LH/139 MUO333F ECW Leyland O401 B41F Western National 721 Bristol RE Preservation Group, Bristol (Photo) ?/1987 ?/1989 (SCRAPPED)
LH/280 UTD298H Northern Counties 6957 Leyland O401 B39D Lancashire United 335 Mersey & Calder Bus Preservation Group, St Helens (?/1995). Lancashire United Transport Society, Burscough (6/2008) ?/1995
by 11/2014 (SCRAPPED)
LH/355 VMO233H ECW 17934 Series 2 Leyland O401 B41F Thames Valley 213 France & Corbett, Denton 2/1994 6/1996 (SCRAPPED)
LH/576CNG525KECWLeyland O401B43FEastern Counties LH525Bristol Road Group, Bearstead (Photo) (Photo)?/20025/2021 (SCRAPPED)
LH/620
NWW163K
Plaxton 729291
Leyland O401 C45F Robinson of Great Harwood Hobbs, Liskeard (6/2001). Mike Nash, Cobham (9/2006). John Holmes, Kesgrave (9/2008). Blue Motors, Blackpool (?/2011) 6/2001
?/2018 (Non-PCV)
LH/686PHN534LECWLeyland O401B43FUnited Auto 1534Collinson, Spennymoor?/19828/1982 (SCRAPPED)
LH/847
NFJ592M
ECW
Leyland O401
B43F
Western National 1592
Dave Fricker (7/1999). James Pratt, Exeter (?/2000). Ralph Delbridge, Ivybridge (?/2001). Nick Furze, Plymouth (8/2017) (Photo) 7/1999
9/2018 (SCRAPPED)
LH/908 PUO328M Plaxton 7410BC006 Leyland O401 C39F Royal Blue 1328 Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, Ruddington by 3/2006 ?/2008 (SCRAPPED)
LH/917
WHN600M
ECW
Leyland O401
B43F
United Auto 1600
United Preservation Group (8/1994). Abbey Coaches of Saltburn (by 9/2001) 8/1994
10/2007 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1010
HJT37N
ECW 21358 Series 2
Leyland O401
B43F
Hants & Dorset 3565
Simon Jennings, Bath
?/1984
6/1986 (Holladay of Aylesbeare)
LH/106331909 (ex-JFJ498N) Plaxton 7510BC008SLeyland O401 C45F Greenslades 318Fricker & Simpson, Exeter
10/20019/2005 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1068 31917 (ex-JFJ500N, 31918) Plaxton 7510BC010S Leyland O401 C45F Greenslades 320 Philip Platt, Crediton (11/2002). WETC, Winkleigh (by 4/2003). Terry Partridge, Saltash (9/2005) 11/2002 ?/2007 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1117
JFJ505N (ex-JFJ505N, 31912)
Plaxton 7510BC015S
Leyland O401
C45F
Greenslades 325
Fuzz Townshend, Moseley
12/2001
10/2003 (Non-PCV)
LH/1118 KPB881P ECW 21755 Series Leyland O401 B43F Blue Saloon of Guildford Mike Nash, Weybridge (7/1996). Mark Jenkins, Faversham (by 1/2001) 7/1996 by 8/2011 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1121
JFJ508N
Plaxton 7510BC018S
Leyland O401C45FGreenslades 328Gray & Allen, ?, South Devon2/2002?/2003 (Non-PCV)
LH/1127 MCA614P ECW 21689 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Crosville SLL614 Integrated Transport Group, North Anston 8/1999 9/2001 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1139
KTT42P
ECW 21659
Leyland O401
B43F
Devon General 112
See Illustrated History for sequence of owners (Photo) (Photo) 11/1996
?/2014 (Non-PCV)
LH/1222 NGR681P ECW 21629 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F United Auto 1681 Myatt et al, Tamworth ?/2000 7/2002 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1260
RDE298S
Plaxton
Leyland O401
C45F
Silcox of Pembroke Dock
Mike James, Warton
5/2017
?/2021 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1297
OJD55R
ECW
Leyland O401
B39F
London Transport BL55
East London Traction Society, Edmonton (4/2007). Andy Tanner, Staines (5/2010) 4/2007
7/2015 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1316 PTT106R Plaxton 7710BXM507 Leyland O401 C39F Western National 3406 Walsh, Northampton (7/1999). Terry Partridge, Saltash (3/2005) (Photo) (Photo) 7/1999 1/2010 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1340
OJD85R
ECW
Leyland O401
B39F
London Transport BL85 Stuart Boxall, West Wickham & Smith, Sidcup (4/1998). Steve Wallis, Swanley (7/2001) 4/1998
9/2003 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1360
OFB968R
ECW 22335 Series 2
Leyland O401
B43F
Bristol Omnibus 395
Peter Heaps, Bradford (by 11/2003). Escrick Bus & Coach (?/2004) (Photo). Chris Bulmer, Ripon (by 11/2004). Jason Vick, Dursley (?/2007). Nigel Pullen, Stroud (by 8/2013) (Photo) ?/2003
11/2017 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1370 STT413R ECW Leyland O401 B43F Western National 121 Terry Partridge, Saltash 6/2005 ?/2007 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1510
VDV106S
ECW
Leyland O401
B43F
Western National 126 James Ingram, Whitby (Photo) 6/2005
4/2006 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1515VDV107SECWLeyland O401B43FWestern National 127Gareth Crowther, Lightwater (Photo)10/19962/2005 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1557 AFJ739T Plaxton 7910BXM507S Leyland O401 C39F Western National 3319 Pratt & Gray, South Devon (1/2002) (Photo). Terry Partridge, Saltash (6/2005) 1/2002 1/2010 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1560AFJ740T PlaxtonLeyland O401 C43F Western National 3320 Mike Caldicott, Bournemouth (6/2006). West Kent Buses, West Kingsdown (2/2011) (Photo) (Photo). Dan Shears, Winkleigh (5/2018) (Photo)
6/2006?/2023 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1563 AFJ742T Plaxton Leyland O401 C43F Western National 3322 Terry Partridge, Saltash 9/2005 ?/2007 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1572 AFJ732T Plaxton Leyland O401 C41F Western National 3312 Colin Billington, Maidenhead (1/2001) (Photo). Rushden Historical Preservation Society (by 2/2002). Chris Hadley, Leek (6/2004). Roger Brown, Motcombe (1/2007) 1/2001 ?/2009 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1573 AFJ733T Plaxton Leyland O401 C41F Western National 3313 Roger Brown, Motcombe 10/2001 ?/2009 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1574 AFJ734T Plaxton Leyland O401 C41F Western National 3314 Roger Brown, Motcombe 6/1999 ?/2009 (SCRAPPED)
LH/1586 YAE518V ECW 23536 Series 2 Leyland O401 B43F Bristol Omnibus 451 Mike Hawksworth, Bardney (5/2001). Craig Schofield, Lincoln (?/2004) 5/2001 ?/2005 (SCRAPPED)
LHL/226UAR929M Plaxton 7411BC005Leyland O401C51FRichardson, LondonTalisman, Great Bromley11/2012?/2021 (Non-PCV)
LHL/236
HBX190N
Plaxton
Leyland O401
C51F
Silcox of Pembroke Dock
Goode & Harris, Cardiff
10/2001
?/2003 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/116 WNG102H (ex-XXE132H) ECW Leyland O401 B37F Luton 132 Carter, Colchester (?/1981). Non-PCV (c1984). Dave Mockford, Portchester (10/1993) ?/1981 1/2001 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/150
SPK117M
ECW
Leyland O401
B37F
London Country BN17 Pyatt, N16
?/1992
?/1993 (Non-PCV)
LHS/154 SPK121M ECW Leyland O401 B33F London Country BN21 Slough Preservation Group 3/1982 Not known (Non-PCV)
LHS/194 HRB848N Marshall Leyland O401 B33F Gash of Newark BR2 Pete Matthews, Castleford by 1/2005 3/2006 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/200
HKG66N
Plaxton
Leyland O401
C33F
Bebb of Llantwit Fardre
Goode & Harris, Cardiff
10/2001
?/2002 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/204
KGR491N
Duple
Leyland O401
C35F
Scotts Greys of Darlington
John Hembry, Hazelbury Bryan (2/1999). Rachel Humphries, Thatcham (5/2007)
2/1999
?/2007 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/221JUG356N ECW 21580 Series 2Leyland O401 B29F West Yorkshire P.T.E. 40 David Wita, Ammanford (?/2000). Southdown Historic Vehicle Group, Chichester  (4/2006) ?/2000by 7/2014 (Non-PCV)
LHS237 GHV505N ECW Leyland O401 B26F London Transport BS5 David Wita, Ammanford (6/1997). Southdown Historic Vehicle Group (8/2004) 6/1997 by 7/2013 (Non-PCV)
LHS/245
LUH104P
ECW
Leyland O401
DP27F
Cardiff 104
Mike Taylor, Cardiff
3/2003
?/2012 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/288 PNU388R ECW 22050 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F Trent 388 Hayward, Bristol by 2/2001  by 10/2002 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/291 OJD7R ECW 22039 Series 2 Leyland O401 B26F London Transport BS7 Warr, Gravesend ?/1996 by 4/1998 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/306
TMJ643R
Plaxton
Leyland O401
C35F
George of Hare Street
George, Hare Street
?/1997
by 5/2000 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/320 WWB987S (ex-WNN572S) Plaxton Leyland O401 C35F Gash of Newark BR4 Unknown owner in Darlington by 7/2003 11/2008 (Rivercourt Coaches of Dublin, Repubic of Ireland)
LHS/325 NIL5377 (ex-TCE131S, 533FN) Plaxton 78BCC011 Leyland O401 C31F Miller of Foxton Trevor Cockram, Bristol 6/1999 9/2008 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/336976YTD (ex-CNK633T)Plaxton 788BC029Leyland O401C33FTaylor of MeppershallYork Pullman, Elvington2/2011c?/2011 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/370
RLN230W
Plaxton 818BC001
Leyland O401
C31F
British Airways
D Cocking, Basildon (5/2006). Somerset Transport of Radstock (?/2009) 5/2006
8/2010 (Caravan)
LHS/391 KRL444W Wadham Stringer Leyland O401 B??F Harvey's of Mousehole Western National Preservation Group 8/1994 1/1996 (SCRAPPED)
LHS/402 KWO569X ECW 25063 Series 2 Leyland O401 B35F National Welsh MD8115 Simon Stanley, Bristol (by 7/2000). Adrian Hewlett, Bradley Stoke (by 5/2001). British Bus Preservation Group (2/2002) by 7/2000 8/2013 (SCRAPPED)

 

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