Atlantean 1696 was new to SYPTE in September 1979. It
operated for SYPTE, SYT and Mainline before being sold to Isle coaches, Owston
Ferry in 1996.
Here the centre exit was removed, and the fully automatic
Voith gearbox removed in favour of the standard 5 speed semi automatic unit.
They operated it for a number of years, before it was sold
for preservation, initially at the St Helens Transport Museum. It was then sold
on to a private owner in Sheffield, before being donated to the SYTT.
The SYTT passed the vehicle onto Steve Barker, who has
reinstated the centre exit and fully restored the vehicle to the
immaculate condition that you see it today. It retains the ‘standard’ 5 speed
semi automatic transmission that was fitted by Isle Coaches.
Owner - Mr S.Barker
