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42893 has now entered service at First Cymru's Swansea Ravenhill depot

42894 has also entered service at First Cymru's Swansea Ravenhill depot.

As an aside, First Cymru has received 53817 from First West of England, which was recently based at Worcester.

The above photo taken today shows 42893 operating out of Haverfordwest depot where 42894 is also now based. I have managed to travel on both of these during the past few days whilst I have been down here on holiday.

They can be found usually on the 349 Tenby to Haverfordwest service which has some fast main road stretches and some very narrow village sections. They seem to be coping well and were certainly less rough riding than some of the other Darts down here.

In the picture, 42893 is squeezing through the village of Manorbier. You can still make out "Worcester" below the windscreen. Also note the incorrect spelling on the blinds as "Haverford West" rather than the correct "Haverfordwest" !

42892 has just passed its' MoT, and has "social Distancing" sashes on the seats, so its return is imminent. However, it will be short lived as it is expected to be transferred in the next couple of months, however, I could not ascertain where to.

bmmoboy wrote: ↑

16:41 Friday 4th September 2020

42892 has just passed its' MoT, and has "social Distancing" sashes on the seats, so its return is imminent. However, it will be short lived as it is expected to be transferred in the next couple of months, however, I could not ascertain where to.

Yes, it's back in service this afternoon.

Typical - I’m going to be off work for several weeks, if not months, so it will probably be gone by the time I return.

Hope not too serious mate!

Ditto !!

I’ve torn my quadrant ligament, and was treated to a 2 night stay at The Alex in Redditch. Included free of charge was an operation to re-connect it. Currently bandaged, and with a support, I will be out of action for 8 to 10 weeks

All the best !