Ex First Great Yarmouth Decker In Yorkshire

A former First Great Yarmouth Plaxton President bodied Volvo B7TL has recently appeared on the roads of Yorkshire.



The last Barbie liveried bus at Caister Road, 32210 LT52 WTR, was taken out of service in October 2022 following gearbox issues. It was new to First CentreWest in October 2002 as their VTL210 and transferred to First Eastern Counties in May 2010.

It is now with Viscount Travel and Jamie Perks got a photo of it on loan to Yorkshire Buses working a Huddersfield - Storthes Hall Park service. It appears to be in a temporary paint scheme with all First decals and Barbie branding removed and now has a blue skirt. Note the 2210 fleet number!

The Volvo is owned by Eastern Bus Enthusiasts Group and, after more than £6,000 worth of extensive mechanical work and a new MOT, it has been placed on loan to operators to earn funding for the next stage of its restoration.

My thanks to Jamie for the photo and to LiamS for the heads up

Roy