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by theshadow
17:09 Wednesday 21st February 2024
Forum: Diamond Bus (Rotala)
Topic: Kidderminster Depot
Replies: 52
Views: 86960

Re: Kidderminster Depot

This is first Diamond bus vehicle to run in the West Midlands in Preston Bus livery. Perhaps in this version of the Preston Bus Livery, however a number of years ago, when Redditch still ran the Versa Hybrids, they were joined by examples from Preston Bus complete in the older PB livery. See link b...
by theshadow
17:19 Sunday 7th January 2024
Forum: Preservation
Topic: 101 HHA101L
Replies: 8
Views: 70371

Re: 101 HHA101L

Sadly that video was made years ago, when I still worked at The Green Bus, video being taken on Park Road, Hockley. Im not entirely sure what has happened to 101, as I left the business in 2021.
by theshadow
17:39 Friday 19th July 2019
Forum: Miscellaneous Operators
Topic: The Green Bus
Replies: 3
Views: 13402

The Green Bus

Good Evening All, I hope the Mods don't mind me posting this here, Im sure First Group and Diamond are doing their own trips alongside other operators, I'm happy to say The Green Bus will be attending this year's Buses Festival at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on Sunday 18th August and will be ru...
by theshadow
21:39 Saturday 16th February 2019
Forum: Preservation
Topic: 101 HHA101L
Replies: 8
Views: 70371

101 HHA101L

Hopefully this is the right section to post this in, I believe the 'Passed to Unknown Owner (14/5/16) for preservation.' on the 101, HHA101L information, should be 'The GreenBus, Hockley' this has been on site for a long time now and the intention is to return it to preserved status, for use on hire...
by theshadow
15:21 Saturday 22nd December 2018
Forum: Diamond Bus (Rotala)
Topic: What is the story behind this Redditch picture?
Replies: 6
Views: 11096

Re: What is the story behind this Redditch picture?

It no doubt broke down on the hill and was rolled back to clear the hill for buses to enter and exit?
by theshadow
16:54 Wednesday 13th September 2017
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: Worcester depot. 9-7-10.
Replies: 5
Views: 9788

Re: Worcester depot. 9-7-10.

The Bendy's were sent to Worcester for prep to be painted for the Luton Airport service which was run on the First Northamtpon license at the time, three vehicles came T3/4/5FCC. 10180/1/2 I believe, not 100% on those numbers. The Bendy's were painted locally I believe and prepared for painting by W...
by theshadow
17:15 Tuesday 11th April 2017
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: Sun and buses at Bromsgrove and Droitwich 8 April 2017
Replies: 26
Views: 40389

Re: Sun and buses at Bromsgrove and Droitwich 8 April 2017

From what I understand, it has been re registered as a Coach, so can run in service till 2020!

I believe the most notable change is the removal of the Handrails with the bells on, pretty sure it never had any last time I was on it anyway!
by theshadow
21:04 Saturday 11th March 2017
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: Visiting Buses at Worcester
Replies: 81
Views: 205024

Re: Visiting Buses at Worcester

Im hoping there is a little sarcasm here! Relating back to the B7TL engine into a B7RLE space ... Either way, Im sure MechWR will find a way to fit it!
by theshadow
23:05 Monday 26th September 2016
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: 67663
Replies: 12
Views: 21795

Re: 67663

Cheers for posting Tim, certainly does look smart, some of the old trim was looking very worn on a few examples i have used recently!
by theshadow
16:53 Thursday 22nd September 2016
Forum: Fleet Discussion
Topic: 67663
Replies: 12
Views: 21795

Re: 67663

Have they done much with the interiors on these? Would appreciate a photo if someone has one

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