Roe bodied Guy Arab III - CBR 539

Registration Number |
CBR 539 |
Chassis |
Guy Arab III |
Body |
Roe H33/25R |
Date New |
1955 |
Fleet Number |
139 |
Original Owner |
Sunderland Corporation |
Acquired for Preservation |
2003 |
Current Status |
Restored |
Historical Information
This batch of 12 buses were new in 1955 and used on tram replacement service in the Grangetown area.
Cave-Brown-Cave experimental heating was fitted in 1959, the bus was transferred to driver-training fleet in 1968 and was withdrawn in 1972.
It was donated to NEBPT by the 139 group in 2003.
CBR 539 when new  CBR 539 in service prior to Cave-Brown-Cave heating being fitted
CBR 539 numbered 242 prior to withdrawl from service
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