Tyne and Wear PTE 218 (KBB118D) - 28-08-23
Preserved former Tyne and Wear PTE Metro-Cammell bodied Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1, 218 (KBB118D), pictured at the North East Bus Preservation Trust's Seaburn Historic Vehicle Display on the 28th August 2023
Originally new to Newcastle Corporation Transport in 1966 as a conventional closed top double decker, the Atlantean passed to its successors the PTE on its formation in January 1970. During 1974 the vehicle received damage to its roof in an accident and was subsequently rebuilt as an open topper. In 1977,, 218 was painted into a special livery to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee in which guise it has now been immaculately restored in.
Tyne and Wear PTE 218 (KBB118D) - 28-08-23
Preserved former Tyne and Wear PTE Metro-Cammell bodied Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1, 218 (KBB118D), pictured at the North East Bus Preservation Trust's Seaburn Historic Vehicle Display on the 28th August 2023
Originally new to Newcastle Corporation Transport in 1966 as a conventional closed top double decker, the Atlantean passed to its successors the PTE on its formation in January 1970. During 1974 the vehicle received damage to its roof in an accident and was subsequently rebuilt as an open topper. In 1977,, 218 was painted into a special livery to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee in which guise it has now been immaculately restored in.