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... and how good will their service support be later in the vehicles life ?

Thanks Tim for the link -- a much better article than the one on Route One !

I wonder how durable Chinese built buses will be, - and how their total-life costs will compare (?)

Thanks Andrew, - Yes, - I saw it in the garage yesterday -- looking splendid, reflecting various lights and colours while it's still glossy and clean --

-- shame that won't last !

Would have been good if the photo had included 4943 !

-- Interesting that First did not send 44607 in the "wonderful" new livery !!

Thanks Tim -- Glad to see that the livery is complete, whereas many photos on the internet show vehicles around the country entering service in unfinished blue and grey.

Also, this is the first time I have seen that the whole length of the roof is light grey.

And, the front wheel-nut devices are ...

Thanks Tim -- Glad to see that the livery is complete, whereas many photos on the internet show vehicles around the country entering service in unfinished blue and grey.

Also, this is the first time I have seen that the whole length of the roof is light grey.

And, the front wheel-nut devices are ...

I hope the seats are retrimmed and any Welsh language removed from inside !

Also I hope the suspension will give the maximum ground clearance !!

... I hope.

Very interesting, thanks Reddibus.

That sounds like non-standard panelling (? )

I hope it will be successful !

All 19 Double Deckers used this morning __ the first time I've seen this (on bustimes) !!

Thanks Tim for your frequent supply of photos and detailed information.

According to posts on the internet they are only here because the space was needed at Weston for the new battery electrics that have displaced them, and that they will go for repaint, then Norwich and "Up North".