FMR: Refurbs and Repaints

[AdamH]

You might be interested to know Matt, that 66691 now has a full-size rear advert for "THINK BIKE" - I think it might currently be the only WR bus with a full size rear advert (?)

Had the said vehicle yesterday so took this for Matt...

[MattW]

Thanks bud!
How is my old favourite

[AdamH]

How is my old favourite

Starting to look tatty. I think they chose 66691 for the advert as it either hides the rust and/or holds the back window in place.

[Red Midland]

How is my old favourite

This has had its drivers' seat re-padded recently, so its currently my favourite example to drive as I can sit higher.

My biggest gripe about these vehicles is the drivers' seat. I prefer a high, commanding driving position and this can be a struggle to achieve in these.

[MattW]

How is my old favourite

Starting to look tatty. I think they chose 66691 for the advert as it either hides the rust and/or holds the back window in place.

Bit like me then

[AdamH]

...I prefer a high, commanding driving position and this can be a struggle to achieve in these.

I just like looking down on people

But on a serious note, these modern low-floor buses are no good for the driving position. The older ones were much better for looking over the top of other vehicles are seeing the road ahead.

[AdamH]

I've been off work for a few days. Is there any sign of 53049 being back at Worcester yet?

[bmmoboy]

53049 returned from the paintshop today, and is in the bodyshop when I returned to depot at 16.00 receiving vinyls. may be back on the road tomorrow

[AdamH]

53049 is indeed back on the road today in the new livery. Looks to be working the 30/31 circuit.

Red Mildland... Your dad is driving. Did he not offer to swap with you?

[Red Midland]

Work has commenced in the body shop at Worcester on Enviro 67647 (VX54MTF) in preparation for repaint into FirstGroup's 'Urban2' livery.

I think I have just found my candidate for Showbus this year.