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LEV 2 has now appeared in the list of vehicles being de-accessioned by the CT Trolley Museum over in the "Classifieds" section of RYPN.
British Leyland railbus LEV-2 (Leyland Experimental Vehicle). The LEV-2 was built in 1980 by D. Wickahm & Co. in Ware, England and initially was tested on the MBTA's experimental extension of the Lowell commuter rail line to Concord, NH. It was in service only from December 1, 1980 until December 15, when it was involved in a grade crossing accident.
From the RYPN "Railway Preservation News Network"
http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42810
"The Connecticut Electric Railway, AKA Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor, CT has recently determined that the following equipment on its property is not within the collection and will be de-accessed.
11. Leyland 46 seat diesel railway coach (LEV 2).
The museum is looking to see the cars preserved along with obtaining needed gear to maintain and restore its collection, and will consider any reasonable offers. The following conditions apply:
1. This is the first stage of the de-accession process. Only offers from Non-profit organizations will be considered during this phase. After May 31, 2019, offers will be considered from for-profit entities.
2. If you have questions, please direct them by email to Galen Semprebon, Shop Manager at [email protected]. Please include your name, and non-profit entity you are inquiring on behalf of. Serious inquiries only.
3. The museum is only soliciting interest on the list of equipment noted above.
4. The equipment range in condition, so please apprise yourself of the condition of the equipment. The equipment may not be in complete condition.
5. The museum prefers to see the equipment preserved and will give first consideration to proposals with this intent. If no interested parties come forth to preserve the equipment, then consideration will be given to parting out the equipment.
6. All equipment is provided as-is, where is.
We hope to be able to see at least some of this equipment preserved."
It will be interesting to see if this unique vehicle makes it back to the UK before it's scrapped in the USA.
Picture of Lev 2 from http://carter.gamerspage.net/CERA/large-26.html
British Leyland railbus LEV-2 (Leyland Experimental Vehicle). The LEV-2 was built in 1980 by D. Wickahm & Co. in Ware, England and initially was tested on the MBTA's experimental extension of the Lowell commuter rail line to Concord, NH. It was in service only from December 1, 1980 until December 15, when it was involved in a grade crossing accident.
From the RYPN "Railway Preservation News Network"
http://www.rypn.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42810
"The Connecticut Electric Railway, AKA Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor, CT has recently determined that the following equipment on its property is not within the collection and will be de-accessed.
11. Leyland 46 seat diesel railway coach (LEV 2).
The museum is looking to see the cars preserved along with obtaining needed gear to maintain and restore its collection, and will consider any reasonable offers. The following conditions apply:
1. This is the first stage of the de-accession process. Only offers from Non-profit organizations will be considered during this phase. After May 31, 2019, offers will be considered from for-profit entities.
2. If you have questions, please direct them by email to Galen Semprebon, Shop Manager at [email protected]. Please include your name, and non-profit entity you are inquiring on behalf of. Serious inquiries only.
3. The museum is only soliciting interest on the list of equipment noted above.
4. The equipment range in condition, so please apprise yourself of the condition of the equipment. The equipment may not be in complete condition.
5. The museum prefers to see the equipment preserved and will give first consideration to proposals with this intent. If no interested parties come forth to preserve the equipment, then consideration will be given to parting out the equipment.
6. All equipment is provided as-is, where is.
We hope to be able to see at least some of this equipment preserved."
It will be interesting to see if this unique vehicle makes it back to the UK before it's scrapped in the USA.
Picture of Lev 2 from http://carter.gamerspage.net/CERA/large-26.html
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