Another Acquisition

Our friends at J&M Preservations have acquired another vehicle and for the first time it’s a double decker. Volvo B7TL GIG 9134 was collected from Sleaford earlier today and is now safely located at the group's Suffolk premises.

We earlier reported its previous identity which was incorrect and that's not surprising as the plate was used on a number of other vehicles including an Olympian. Mason Lee from the group says that it still carries fleet number VP108 inside the cab which identifies it as W452 BCW. It was new to London United in May 2005.

 

The group is also preparing its vehicles to attend the forthcoming Big Bus Show 2024 on Sunday the 11th August. It is providing a FREE bus service from Lowestoft's Gordon Road Bus Station to and from the event. If anyone would like to use the service please be there for 07.30 as departure will be at 07.40. The return journey will leave at 16:20

Vehicles employed on these runs include Dennis Dart SLF KP02 PVU, Optare Solo MX06 ABO, a Bristol LH and a Routemaster.

My thanks to Mason Lee for the information and photos.

Roy