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Blenkinsop (Scarlet Bland), West Cornforth GBU144D was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with a Roe H43/34F body which was seen at West Cornforth.
It had been new in August 1966 as Oldham 144, and was transferred to SELNEC on 1st November 1969, then to GMPTE 4/74, and was withdrawn in October 1979. Blenkinsop acquired it in January 1980, with it passing to Smith, Sacriston in May 1981.

Photo taken by John Kaye, Sunday 12 April 1981, West Cornforth Depot

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