HISTORY
- First registered in 1969 by Southern Vectis, it was last in service with United in 1984.
- Purchased by the Society because of its association with the Newtonian Service between 1981 and 1984, it was the precursor of the Roadranger services.
- The vehicle was returned to its original United livery by the Society when acquired in 1984.
- The livery was changed to the "Newtonian" style in 1998 as part of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the new town of Newton Aycliffe.
- The bus is unusual because of its body design by Marshall of Cambridge who are well known for specialist vehicles and aircraft conversions.
- The type was noted for its heavy steering, manual gear change and a'bouncy' suspension. Regular drivers of LH vehicles compliment the condition of the vehicle.
- Fleet numbers Southern Vectis 833, United Automobile Services 1452
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- Chassis Bristol LHS6L
- Engine Leyland 401, 6.54-litre 6-cylinder horizontally mounted diesel developing 120 bhp and returning 12/14 mpg.
- Transmission 5 speed manual synchromesh gearbox.
- Body Marshall (Cambridge) 35-seat single-deck bus.
- Dimensions length 26' 4" (8.03 m) width 7' 6" (2.29 m) height 9' 10" (3.00 m)
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