Illustrated History for LHT171L


Chassis: RELL3/1911 Body: ECW 20146 Series 2 Engine: Leyland O680 Configuration: B50F
Status: Preserved     Last Reported: 4/2024

Last updated : June 22nd 2024 (brought up-to-date)

4/2024 - currentJames Willmott, Bristol (for further preservation)
c10/2002 - 4/2024 David Cole & Dr Trevor Cockram, Bristol (for further preservation)
6/2001 - ?/2002 Simon Stanley, Bristol (for further preservation). Kept at Quedgley
5/1999 - 6/2001 Simon Jennings, Paulton (for preservation). Restored to NBC green livery, 9/99. Hired to James, Tetbury, 10/99. Hired to Glenvic, Bristol, 1/2000. Hired to Cuff, Piddlehinton, 5/2000 to ?/200?
4/1999 - 5/1999 Nash, Weybridge (dealer)
8/1998 - 4/1999 Elite Mart (North Surrey Buses), Byfleet. Green "North Rider" panels painted red
6/1998 - 8/1998 Nash, Weybridge (dealer)
7/1995 - 6/1998 Ward & Wooldridge (North Rider), Palmersville 16. Named "Louise". Last used in service, 23/5/1998. Delicensed and withdrawn, 6/6/1998
1/1986 - 7/1995 Badgerline Ltd. 1317. Withdrawn 7/1995 (final day of Badgerline RE operation)
6/1973 - 1/1986 Bristol Omnibus Company Ltd. 1317
LHT171L in 1999
Photo : Steve Thorpe
LHT171L with North Surrey Buses

Photo : Rob Sly

LHT171L with North Rider

Photo : Steve King

LHT171L in Badgerline livery

Photo : Peter Horrex

LHT171L in NBC green with Badgerline vinyls
Photo : Ken Weaver
LHT171L in NBC green livery

Photo : Steve White

   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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