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North East Bus and Coach Show
Sunday 4th May
Time 10:00 AM
At the Metrocentre Coach Park

Outing on Sunderland Corporation 139
Thursday 22nd May
Time 07:00 PM


NEBPT Annual General Meeting
Thursday 29th May
Time 07:00 PM
At The Barley Mow Club, Birtley

Seaburn Historic Vehicle Display
Monday 25th August
Time 10:00 AM
At the Recreation Ground

 

Short bodied S.O.S. - CN 4740



Registration Number CN 4740
Chassis S.O.S.
Body Short B34F
Date New 1931
Fleet Number 540
Original Owner Northern General
Acquired for Preservation 1999
Current Status Awaiting Restoration

Historical Information

One of many S.O.S. vehicles operated by Northern in the 1930s, this vehicle was converted to a caravan at
Ellington, Northumberland, in 1950. It was rescued by Beamish Museum in 1972 and donated to NEBPT in 1999.



540 whilst at Ellington - Photos Bob Kell





540 at Beamish - Photo Ian Findlay



Interior views of CN 4740

 

CN 4740 ready to depart for restoration with her new owner