77syk7
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Post by 77syk7 on Jan 11, 2023 17:29:49 GMT 1
I rode on Blackburn Bus Company's Volvo B7 / Wright Number 1092 yesterday from Blackburn to Clitheroe (The Valley Line).
I was very impressed at a bus which is 21 years old - no rattles, smart interior, smooth acceleration. The 'average' passenger would have no idea that this bus was of that age - the personalised number plate disguising it!
Full credit to Transdev for maintaining these vehicles in all day service.
So my question is ...are these the oldest batch of buses running in all day service in the UK? Please do not include school routes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2023 17:53:45 GMT 1
Red Rose in Aylesbury still operate East Lancs bodied Dennis Dart Y358/9LCK,what are around 8 month older than Transdevs Renowns.
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Post by chas on Jan 11, 2023 18:18:01 GMT 1
I rode on Blackburn Bus Company's Volvo B7 / Wright Number 1092 yesterday from Blackburn to Clitheroe (The Valley Line). I was very impressed at a bus which is 21 years old - no rattles, smart interior, smooth acceleration. The 'average' passenger would have no idea that this bus was of that age - the personalised number plate disguising it! Full credit to Transdev for maintaining these vehicles in all day service. So my question is ...are these the oldest batch of buses running in all day service in the UK? Please do not include school routes. 1092 is a B10BLE. |
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Post by Burnside on Jan 11, 2023 19:39:11 GMT 1
Many a day, Keighley have Y---HRN B7TL's in use all day.
Fab buses they are, too.
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Post by 77syk7 on Jan 11, 2023 20:26:46 GMT 1
Yes of course, the Blackburn buses are B10BLE models.
Sorry for my mistake.
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Post by cjp2107 on Feb 9, 2023 15:32:19 GMT 1
Black cat travel from Harmston near Lincoln still have B19BCT a 1991 Leyland Olympian with Alexander body. Was new to Citybus in Hong Kong. Saw it this morning in Lincoln.
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on Feb 11, 2023 15:13:30 GMT 1
Black cat travel from Harmston near Lincoln still have B19BCT a 1991 Leyland Olympian with Alexander body. Was new to Citybus in Hong Kong. Saw it this morning in Lincoln. I expect it must be for school journeys only as it would not be allowed for continuous service not being low-floor. |
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Post by cjp2107 on Feb 14, 2023 10:23:59 GMT 1
Black cat travel from Harmston near Lincoln still have B19BCT a 1991 Leyland Olympian with Alexander body. Was new to Citybus in Hong Kong. Saw it this morning in Lincoln. I expect it must be for school journeys only as it would not be allowed for continuous service not being low-floor. Believe it’s contract work, looked impressive, not what you expect to see when you open your hotel room curtains |
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