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Re Crosville (and off topic!)
I think you have got this a little muddled Clawz
They have less than ten preserved vehicles including the steam bus. Some of them are owned jointly by another well known enthusiast. They are, I understand, to be retained and will possibly/probably run on Southern...
Quantock never went bust and ran the 300 last year using a single decker - Bristol L GFM 882 - well worth a trip but no pensioners passes permitted!
The school bus work was sold to Berrys some time ago and most stage work ceased at short notice because of a hike in insurance premiums.
They...
Reported om another group is that the Streetdecks arriving at Heysham are carrying First Bristol legals. Is this an error or a last minute change of plan. 376 and Wells are First Somerset & Avon operations.
I would have thought further sales would be the more likely option as First Devon & Cornwall has been split down the middle and it has been made clear by First Somerset & Avon that they do not want Taunton back!
David
Yes they had a few. I think Fishwick only had demonstrator and former former demonstrator Titans and did not buy new. Some were ordered for Merseyside but were cancelled.
The distinction between Gemini 3 and Streetdeck is a correct one. The Gemini 3 is ONLY available on Volvo B5TL or B5LH. Those listed with Gemini 3 and are on order for Bolton and Leigh and are Volvos. The Streetdeck body looks very similar (whatever the front!) but Wright make the distinction...
I had understood that the Gemini 3 was exclusively for Volvo B5LH and B5TL chassis and although it looks similar to the Gemini 3 the Streetdeck bodied is NOT called Gemini but marketed ass the integral Streetdeck.
David
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