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Atlanteans No.'s 6-29

These vehicles were delivered between March 1982 and August 1984, No. 29 being the last Leyland Atlantean to enter service in Blackburn.

All had red moquette seating in lower deck and red vinyl seating in upper deck. No.'s 6-21 had plain white ceilings and front upper deck bulkhead. No. 22 had a grey checked ceiling and white front upper deck bulkhead. No.'s 23-29 had grey checked ceilings and grey patterned front upper deck bulkhead.

No.'s 23, 26, 28 and 29 were the last Leyland Atlanteans to enter service in Blackburn.

All the vehicles had the 'high' driving position and all carried the GMTPE style instrument panel.


No.6 OCW 6X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102168
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2501
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  01/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  29/12/1985 Re-painted in Olive Green and Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  06/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  03/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  03/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  11/1998 Withdrawn from service after accident damage
     

No.7 OCW 7X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102173
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2502
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  12/03/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  14/04/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  08/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  08/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.8 OCW 8X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102208
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2503
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  01/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  07/02/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  11/1994 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  11/1994 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  05/05/2001 Withdrawn from service
     

No.9 OCW 9X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102213
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2504
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  01/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  28/02/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  09/1991 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  09/1991 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.10 OCW 10X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102228
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2505
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  04/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  30/01/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  06/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  06/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
    Re-Registered UCW 430X
  02/2000 Re-Painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (2nd version)
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.11 OCW 11X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102231
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2506
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  04/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  17/07/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  10/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  10/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.12 OCW 12X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102232
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2507
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  04/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  20/08/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  02/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    Re-painted in all-over BLACKBURN MARKETS advert
  09/1993 Re-painted Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  09/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.13 OCW 13X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102255
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2508
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  01/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  15/03/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  06/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  06/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  01/2000 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (2nd version)
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.14 OCW 14X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102256
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2509
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  12/03/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  16/10/1986 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  02/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  02/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  21/09/2001 Withdrawn from service
     

No.15 OCW 15X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8102428
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2510
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  03/1982 Received into Intack depot
  01/04/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  16/06/1983 Re-Pained in all-over WADES advert
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  17/01/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  01/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  01/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
    Re-Registered UCW 429X
  07/2000 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (2nd version)
  21/09/2001 Withdrawn from service
     

No.16 SBV 16X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200260
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2512
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  07/1982 Received into Intack depot
  16/08/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  21/11/1985 Re-Pained in all-over SOLID FUEL ADVISORY advert
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  12/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  04/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  04/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  05/2000 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (2nd version)
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.17 SBV 17X
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200265
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2511
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  07/1982 Received into Intack depot
  16/08/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  13/05/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  03/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
  05/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  05/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  07/1995 Re-Painted in all-over TRAVEL LINES advert
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.18 VBV 18Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200368
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2513
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  08/1982 Received into Intack depot
  03/09/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  03/08/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  01/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  01/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  07/1996 Re-Painted in all-over BLACKBURN COACHLINES advert
  12/1999 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (2nd version)
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.19 VBV 19Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200382
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2514
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  08/1982 Received into Intack depot
  07/09/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  16/05/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  06/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  06/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  06/1999 Re-painted Green & Cream
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.20 VBV 20Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200391
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2515
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  08/1982 Received into Intack depot
  07/09/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  11/03/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  12/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  12/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  08/1999 Re-painted Green & Cream
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.21 VBV 21Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200556
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2516
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (2nd version)
     
  08/1982 Received into Intack depot
  04/10/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  15/04/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  06/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  06/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  08/1999 Re-painted Green & Cream
  10/09/2002 Withdrawn from service
     

No.22 VBV 22Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68C/1R
Chassis No. 8200678
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2517
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery All-over RED ROSE RAMBLER advert
     
  08/1982 Received into Intack depot
  04/10/1982 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  04/09/1984 Re-painted in all-over LANCASHIRE BUS PASS advert
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  15/07/1987 Re-painted in all-over BLACKBURN ROVERCARD advert
  06/1990 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  11/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  11/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  07/1998 Re-painted in all-over OVAL WORLD advert
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.23 A23 JBV
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300393
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2521
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
  07/1983 Received into Intack depot
  01/08/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  10/12/1984 Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  02/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  11/1991 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  11/1991 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  10/1999 Re-painted Green & Cream
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.24 FCK 24Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300394
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2518
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
  06/1983 Received into Intack depot
  11/07/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  09/10/1984 Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  01/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  07/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  07/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  11/1999 Re-painted Two-tone Green & Cream (2nd version)
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.25 FCK 25Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300405
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2519
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
  06/1983 Received into Intack depot
  06/07/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/11/1984 Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  05/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  06/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  06/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  09/1998 Re-painted Green & Cream
  04/09/2002 Withdrawn from service
     

No.26 A26 JBV
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300406
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2522
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
  07/1983 Received into Intack depot
  01/08/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  02/12/1984 Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  11/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  05/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
  05/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  10/1998 Re-painted Green & Cream
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.27 FCK 27Y
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300482
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2520
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
  06/1983 Received into Intack depot
  08/07/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  18/10/1984 Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  08/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  09/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
  09/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  06/1999 Re-painted Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
    Withdrawn from service
     

No.28 A28 JBV
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300486
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2523
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
  07/1983 Received into Intack depot
  01/08/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  12/1987 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  10/1993 Re-painted in Green & Cream
  10/1993 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  07/1999 Re-painted Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  01/08/2002 Withdrawn from service
     

No.29 A29 JBV
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68D/1R
Chassis No. 8300505
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox 5 speed Pneumocyclic
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H43/31F
Body No. A2524
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Olive Green & Ivory
     
    NOTE: Last Atlantean to enter service
     
  07/1983 Received into Intack depot
  01/08/1983 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  14/11/1984 Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  1986 Removal of back Carbon fibre bumper under bustle
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  09/1988 Re-painted in Two-Tone Green & Cream (1st version)
  08/1992 Re-painted in Green & Cream
  08/1992 Fitted with Diptac Handrails
  03/1993 Re-painted Green & Cream
    First Aid boxes removed and glass panel replaced with aluminium plate
  02/09/2002 Withdrawn from service
     

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