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| Photograph | Comments7 | Favourites | Vehicle | Timetables |
| Vehicle | Dennis Dart SLF B37F Plaxton Pointer |
| Number | 42892 (VX54 MUU) |
| Operator | First Midland Red Buses Limited (withdrawn) New (11/04) to First Midland Red Buses Ltd., Worcester. Passed (10/13) to First Potteries Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent. Withdrawn (c. 18/4/17). Passed (20/4/17) to First Midland Red Buses Ltd., Worcester. Withdrawn (16/1/19). Reinstated (c. 26/4/19) |
| Location | Padmore Street depot, Worcester. |
| Description | The last of the Darts, all withdrawn awaiting disposal. |
| Date | Friday 25th January 2019 |
| Source | Photograph © John Finn. |
willr7 on Sunday 27th January 2019
AdamH on Sunday 27th January 2019
willr7 on Sunday 27th January 2019
on Sunday 12th September 2021
Rich82 on Monday 13th September 2021
AdamH on Tuesday 14th September 2021
on Tuesday 14th September 2021
I am still very surprised that these have been Withdrawn for good! Does anyone know if the Darts have had any mechanical problems in recent times and perhaps that’s why they are not moving elsewhere?
AdamH on Sunday 27th January 2019
The Wyvern Bus Preservation Group enquired about buying one but was told they are not for sale, so I'm guessing they have plans for them. We just don't know what those plans are.
willr7 on Sunday 27th January 2019
Ok, Thanks Adam!
on Sunday 12th September 2021
Has this bus now been withdrawn? Saw it parked in amongst the old solos without its destination blind, my favourite bus, seems to have withstood the test of time at the worcester depot ðŸ‘
Rich82 on Monday 13th September 2021
Yes it has due to severe corrosion I believe
AdamH on Tuesday 14th September 2021
It was marked as being sold for preservation and engineers were told not to remove any parts, however at the last minute this was changed and it was scheduled to go for scrap yesterday. I don't know if it did go, but if it did the scrap man got himself a nearly new gearbox!
on Tuesday 14th September 2021
That’s a shame, I would have maybe been interested to see how much they would sell it for as I would have maybe purchased it, and put it into preservation, but it’s a bit late now. Gutted ðŸ™
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