This year marks the 50th birthday of AEC Swift 85 WEX 685M being new to Great Yarmouth Corporation in October 1973. In 1986 Great Yarmouth Corporation was re branded as Great Yarmouth Transport which is the livery No 85 is now wearing.
No 85 on its first run from from Vauxhall Holiday Camp
Last year the Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group was approached by the then owner of WEX 685M asking if it would be interesting in purchasing the bus and were fortunate in being able to do so.
Swift WEX 685M's arrival at Market Gates
To celebrate its anniversary the Group decided that No 85 should visit the town and be employed on routes it previously worked over during this weekend.
After runs to Caister, James Paget Hospital, Gorleston Beach and Barrack Estate
WEX 685M spends the night inside First Great Yarmouth's depot at Caister Road
Unfortunately, I was unable to be involved in the celebrations on the first day so Saturday's photos have been kindly provided by the Group with the consent of Jamie Vendy.
Roy
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