BSG 537L was new to Eastern Scottish in early 1973 and spent the first six months working from Edinburgh’s New Street depot. It was then transferred to Baillieston depot in Glasgow where it stayed for most of its service life.
After being withdrawn by Eastern it was converted to a driver trainer and sold to Blackburn Corporation. When purchased for preservation, the bus was moved to Preston for storage.
In January 2009 the bus was taken to the ‘Bus Works’ in Blackpool for restoration of the body, some mechanical work, re-covering the seats, and a new coat of paint. The new look was launched in September that year at ‘Showbus’ in Cambridgeshire where it was awarded best Alexander-bodied vehicle.
Since then the bus has been used regularly including 2 trips to Blackpool, Carlisle, Newcastle and many more.
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- Registration
- BSG 537L
- Chassis type
- Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R
- Chassis number
- 7301390
- Body type and seating
- Alexander AY C49F
- Body number
- 40AY/1072/11
- Date new
- July 1973
- Original operator
- Eastern Scottish (ZH537)