Barrow 147

EO9177

Chassis: Leyland PD 2/3

Body: Roe

Engine: --------

Configuration: H??/??RD

 This vehicle is currently stored on behalf of the Barrow Transport Group

NUMBER 147

147, EO 9177, is a Leyland PD 2 new in 1950 with Park Royal bodywork that was re-bodied by Roe in 1960 including rear platform doors for use on the Barrow-Ulverston via the Coast Road route. After being withdrawn from service by the Corporation 147 became a “Berry Bus” working on a fruit farm in Perthshire as transport for the fruit pickers. In the late 70’s the Furness Transport Group bought 147 for preservation. After several years stored in a field near Westhoughton the bus was returned to Barrow into the care of the Barrow Transport Group. Due to pressure on space in their shed at Barrow the vehicle is stored with us  until the Group is able to begin a thorough restoration.