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Atlanteans No.'s 81-104

Atlantean AN68/1R's No.'s 81-104 were delivered in two separate batches between September 1972 and March 1975. No.'s 81-92 being the last vehicles delivered to Blackburn Corporation and No.'s 93-104 being the first Blackburn Borough vehicles and the first to delivered in the 'new' red, white and green livery.

All vehicles were delivered with green vinyl seats on both decks.


No.81 UBV 81L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202533
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7122
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  19/11/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  19/11/1979 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  02/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.82 UBV 82L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202534
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7113
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  27/05/1981 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  27/05/1981 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  02/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.83 UBV 83L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202535
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7114
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  04/07/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  04/07/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.84 UBV 84L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202624
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7112
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  08/05/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  08/05/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  03/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.85 UBV 85L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202625
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7115
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  28/07/1981 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  28/07/1981 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  03/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.86 UBV 86L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202626
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7116
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  10/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  14/12/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  14/12/1979 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/12/1983 Re-painted in Olive Green & Ivory
  10/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.87 UBV 87L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202627
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7119
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  05/02/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  05/02/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  03/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.88 UBV 88L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202628
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7118
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  14/01/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  14/01/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  20/02/1984 Re-painted in Olive Green & Ivory
  02/1986 Withdrawn from service and placed in reserve
  01/08/1986 Re-entered service
  10/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.89 UBV 89L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202632
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7128
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  09/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  19/06/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  19/06/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  03/1985 Withdrawn from service

No.90 UBV 90L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202633
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7117
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  10/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  17/03/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  17/03/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  25/08/1983 Re-painted in Olive green & Ivory
  02/1986 Withdrawn from service and placed in reserve
  01/08/1986 Re-entered service
  10/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.91 UBV 91L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202634
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7120
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  10/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
  26/09/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  26/09/1980 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  10/11/1983 Re-painted in Olive green & Ivory
  02/1986 Withdrawn from service and placed in reserve
  01/08/1986 Re-entered service
  10/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.92 UBV 92L
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7202635
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 7121
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Cream & Green (variation)
     
  10/1972 Received into Intack depot
    Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  01/04/1974 Transferred to Blackburn Borough Transport
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (1st version)
    Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  02/08/1980 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version (variant))
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  10/01/1983 Re-painted in Olive green & Ivory
  10/01/1983 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper, destination blind altered and OMO sign removed
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  10/1986 Withdrawn from service (placed in 'reserve')
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  01/01/1987 Placed back in service
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  07/1988 Withdrawn from service

No.93 JFR 393N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7405498
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4201
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  09/03/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  14/09/1978 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  14/09/1978 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  02/07/1982 Overhaul and Re-painted Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  02/07/1982 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  08/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.94 JFR 394N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7404500
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4202
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  09/03/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  02/11/1978 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  02/11/1978 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  26/05/1982 Overhaul and Re-painted Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  26/05/1982 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  08/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.95 JFR 395N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7405497
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4205
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  22/03/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  10/01/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  10/01/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  30/08/1982 Overhaul and Re-painted Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  30/08/1982 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  08/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.96 JFR 396N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7404501
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4204
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  04/03/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  26/10/1978 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  26/10/1978 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  28/10/1982 Overhaul and Re-painted Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  28/10/1982 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  08/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.97 JFR 397N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7404352
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4203
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  16/03/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  14/03/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  14/03/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  08/03/1983 Overhaul and Re-painted Red/Green and White (2nd version) inc Blackburn coat-of-arms and title
  08/03/1983 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  08/1986 Withdrawn from service

No.98 JFR 398N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7404631
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4206
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  06/05/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  16/08/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  16/08/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  30/12/1982 Overhaul and Re-painted Red/Green and White (2nd version) inc Blackburn coat-of-arms and title
  30/12/1982 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed. Re-upholstered with red moquette in lower and yellow moquette in upper
  02/1986 Withdrawn from service (placed in reserve)
  10/1986 Transferred to Blackburn Transport
  12/1986 Exact-Fare Boxes removed and replaced with Wayfarer System Boxes
  01/01/1987 Re-entered service and seats altered to normal green vinyl
  1987 Installation of a further fluorescent light above the Wayfarer unit and change tray
  09/1988 Withdrawn from service

No.99 JFR 399N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7405134
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4207
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Intack depot
  06/05/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  22/08/1978 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  22/08/1978 Destination blind altered - Split blinds
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
    Destination blind altered to standard one-piece
  08/03/1983 Overhaul and Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  08/03/1983 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  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
  10/1987 Withdrawn from service
  24/04/1988 Sold to Rennies of Dunfermline and exchanged for Leyland Leopard ANJ 315T No.300 (Blackburn Coachlines)

No.100 JFR 400N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7404353
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4208
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Darwen depot
  06/05/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  24/01/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  24/01/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/04/1982 Transferred to Intack depot
  12/11/1983 Overhaul and Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  12/11/1983 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  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
  10/1987 Withdrawn from service
  24/04/1988 Sold to Rennies of Dunfermline and exchanged for Leyland Leopard ANJ 314T No.299 (Blackburn Coachlines)

No.101 JFR 401N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7405496
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4209
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Darwen depot
  23/05/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  07/02/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  07/02/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/04/1982 Transferred to Intack depot
  05/04/1984 Overhaul and Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  05/04/1984 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  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
  10/1987 Withdrawn from service
  24/04/1988 Sold to Rennies of Dunfermline and exchanged for Leyland Leopard ANJ 331T No.298 (Blackburn Coachlines)

No.102 JFR 402N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7405135
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4210
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Darwen depot
  23/05/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  15/07/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  15/07/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/04/1982 Transferred to Intack depot
  25/09/1983 Overhaul and Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  25/09/1983 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  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
  10/1987 Withdrawn from service
  24/04/1988 Sold to Rennies of Dunfermline and exchanged for Leyland Leopard ANJ 316T No.297 (Blackburn Coachlines)

No.103 JFR 403N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7404630
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4211
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Darwen depot
  04/06/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  16/06/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  16/06/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/04/1982 Transferred to Intack depot
  11/12/1983 Overhaul and Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  11/12/1983 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  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
  10/1987 Withdrawn from service
    Sold to Rennies of Dunfermline and exchanged for Leyland Leopard ANJ 311T No.301 (Blackburn Coachlines)

No.104 JFR 404N
Chassis Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R
Chassis No. 7405136
Engine Leyland 680
Gearbox Semi Automatic 4-Speed
Wheelbase 16' 3"
Body East Lancashire Coachbuilders
Seating H45/31F
Body No. 4212
Bodylength 30' 10"
Livery Red/Green and White (1st version)
     
  03/1975 Received into Darwen depot
  03/06/1975 Date into service
OVERHAUL & MAINTENANCE:
  12/05/1979 Re-painted in Red/Green and White (2nd version)
  12/05/1979 Destination blind altered
  04/1981 Exact-Fare Fare Boxes Fitted
  01/04/1982 Transferred to Intack depot
  13/07/1984 Overhaul and Re-painted Olive Green & Ivory
  13/07/1984 Front panel modified to incorporate bumper and OMO sign removed
  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
  10/1987 Withdrawn from service
  24/04/1988 Sold to Rennies of Dunfermline and exchanged for Leyland Leopard ANJ 312T No.302 (Blackburn Coachlines)

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