Illustrated History for VVV956W

Chassis: VRT/SL3/2884 Body: ECW Engine: Gardner 6LXB Configuration: H43/31F
Status: Scrapped     Last Reported: 1/2012

Last updated : December 20th 2020 (brought up-to-date)

3/2010 PVS, Carlton (dealer for scrap)
c1/2006 - 3/2010 Martin Macey, Luton (for preservation). Restored in Luton & District livery, 10/2006
?/2004 - ?/200? On a Mission, Soulbury. Operated in allover white livery
c10/2002 - ?/2004 North Bucks Preservation Group (for preservation). For occasional non-PCV use with Safer Luton Partnership Trust
4/1998 - ?/2002 Arriva The Shires Ltd. 5049. Retained Williams overall advert until sale
5/1995 - 4/1998 LDT Ltd. 956. Overall advert for Poacher's Bitter, ?/1986. Overall advert for H Williams & Sons (Scrap Metal Merchants), 8/1989. Renumbered 5049, 3/1997
1/1986 - 5/1995 Luton & District Transport Ltd. 956
4/1981 - 1/1986 United Counties Omnibus Company Ltd. 956




VVV956W in 2010

Photo : Martin Macey

 VVV956W in 2008

Photo : Martin Macey

 VVV956W in 2006

Photo : Rob Sly
VVV956W in H Williams advertising livery

Photo : Dave Beardmore

 VVV956W in 1987
Photo : Stephen Day
  VVV956W in NBC green livery
Photo : Tony Walmsley

   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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