Illustrated History for NLJ516M

Chassis: LH6L LH/838 Body: ECW Engine: Leyland O401 Configuration: B43F, Ch25
Status: Non-PCV     Last Reported: 1/2023

Last updated : January 29th 2024 (brought up-to-date)

Photos of the conversion to charabanc in 1982

by 12/2021 - current
Steam, Clifton Down, Bristol (non-PCV). Used as a dining venue
c3/2015 - ?/2021
Bowden & Slater (English Riviera Sightseeing Tours), Torquay. To service, 6/2015
8/2004 - ?/2015 Wheels Museum of Heritage Transport, Nuneaton (for preservation)
5/1998 - 8/2004 Butler, Onley (Bucks) (non-PCV)
4/1998 - 5/1998 Arriva Midlands North Ltd. 1
4/1989 - 4/1998 Midland Red North Ltd. 1. Renumbered 1001, 4/1996
4/1983 - 4/1989 Shamrock & Rambler 86
?/1973 - 4/1983 Hants & Dorset Motor Services Ltd. 3516. Rebuilt as Ch26F charabanc, renumbered 86 and reregistered TR6147 having previously been damaged in an accident, 4/1982
























NLJ516M in 2015
Photo : John Dawkins
 NLJ516M in 2006

Photo : Mark Priest

 NLJ516M in 1991

Photo : Ian Simpson
NLJ516M in 1989
Photo : Viceroy44
 NLJ516M in 1987

Photo : Kelvin Amos

 Rear view of NLJ516M in 1982

Photo : Dave Mant
NLJ516M as charabanc with Hants & Dorset

Photo : Richard Haughey

 NLJ516M undergoing conversion in 1982
Photo : Dave Mant		 NLJ516M with accident damage in 1982
Photo : James Prince
NLJ516M in 1976
Photo : James Prince

Photos from the Conversion of NLJ516M to Charabanc Body in 1982

The following photos were taken by Peter Cook in 1982 during the conversion of NLJ516M from standard LH to 1920s-style charabanc body:

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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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