This Dominator is a member of the final batch of 20 delivered
with coach seating, a Gardner 6LXCT engine and 4 speed Voith transmissions. 2479
was new in October 1986.
Vehicles 2471 to 2485 all carried Fastline livery when new
and were used on express, or longer distance services. 2479 was new to East
Bank depot but moved to Doncaster after only a short stay in Sheffield and
remained there for the rest of its working life, being withdrawn from
service in 2006.
Shortly after withdrawal, it entered preservation and remains
stored in ‘as withdrawn’ condition. 2479 spent most of its early service life
operating the X78 service between Doncaster and Sheffield.
Work to return this vehicle to the road has started but is
some way off being complete. Electrical issues are the biggest hurdle at the
moment.
Owner Mr H.Spencer
