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Russel

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Those 2014 ones are perhaps the oldest ones that you could see getting the treatment (and I'm surprised, pleasantly, that they've done them). Look smart

It certainly doesn't look 12 years old, but I think the Wright Eclipse bodywork style has helped, it's a design that's aged very well in my opinion.
 

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It certainly doesn't look 12 years old, but I think the Wright Eclipse bodywork style has helped, it's a design that's aged very well in my opinion.
Agree, when you compare it to something like the Enviro 300 from the same time frame, these still look pretty fresh.
 

ferry58

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The AW Pulsar does look rather splendid. 2960 is tracking twice on Telford routes today (& yesterday). The bus on the 5/5A is 3753
 

Russel

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Agree, when you compare it to something like the Enviro 300 from the same time frame, these still look pretty fresh.

Agreed, Wright certainly came up with a winning formula.

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3006 Is still parked up out the back of Tamworth depot, I don't think it's actually worked since it's repaint, it does look smart though.
 

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isaac27

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Agreed, Wright certainly came up with a winning formula.

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3006 Is still parked up out the back of Tamworth depot, I don't think it's actually worked since it's repaint, it does look smart though.
3004 & 5 are also having major work done to them. Not sure if this includes a repaint too.
 

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The 12 plate Citaros would seem appropriate candidates for driver trainers after their service work rather than being withdrawn.
 

isaac27

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3768 seems to have moved from Tamworth to Milton Keynes

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They seem to be spending some money on the citaros lately. I was on 3005 today and it was clean and had small touch ups to the out side. The inside wasn’t refinished just cleaned. But mechanically it was smooth and fast like a brand new bus.
hopefully If they are doing this they stay around abit longer.
 
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Russel

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3006 Was out in service today, the interior looks like it has been refurbished with the previous standard Arriva moquette rather than the new blue version.
 

K219UHA

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Is there any update on what happened in the end to ex ANE, Temsa 4718 YJ10 DFU? It was suggested it was having the gearbox repaired and going to be sold or donated? Many thanks in advance.
 

isaac27

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Is there any update on what happened in the end to ex ANE, Temsa 4718 YJ10 DFU? It was suggested it was having the gearbox repaired and going to be sold or donated? Many thanks in advance.
I believe it got donated to a museum for preservation. But I’m not sure which one unfortunately
 

MylesW

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Is 7100 7101 7103 7104 7105 7204 having repaint into new blue same as 7102
No clue what the plan is with 7204 but yes I believe it’s the plan for all of the Temsas to go into blue, as well as brand new engines & wheelchair backrests.

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Managed a quick picture before starting my shiftIMG_8733.jpeg
 
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SSmith2009

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No clue what the plan is with 7204 but yes I believe it’s the plan for all of the Temsas to go into blue, as well as brand new engines & wheelchair backrests.

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Spotted it on the X6 and it certainly stands out

Are there any plans for route branding on them?
 

MylesW

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Spotted it on the X6 and it certainly stands out

Are there any plans for route branding on them?
No plans that I’m aware of, also don’t know if they’re getting their ‘stripes’, there should be a big “A” fitted some time soon on each side.
 

joieman

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Is there anything going on with 2518? It's not tracked on Bustimes for just over a month, but I just checked and it is currently taxed and has had a new MOT as of last month.
 

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4427 is withdrawn; sister 4428, Arriva's last Interurban-liveried bus in Leicestershire, is now the oldest double-decker bus with Arriva in Leicestershire.
 

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