First Leeds 37023 - YJ06 XKM
And to close out the First Leeds photos from that day in late January, we are now up to a total of four B7TLs in Leeds, with this final one, sadly, having been among those pushed out by the Streetdecks later that year. Oh for sure, the Streetdecks may be better all around from the passenger - and possibly enthusiast - perspective, but personally, its a shame I never came across any more from the batches I photographed that day. There aren’t exactly many left in easy reach from the Leeds area. Admittedly, though, it is strange how the 06-plates are disposed of compared to the 04-plates - but really, what First OpCo really wants Leeds’ oldest double decker buses? Time will tell when the B7TL will finally bow out at First Leeds.
The last First photo to upload from Leeds in January 2018, and possibly the last B7TL photo I have from there, First Leeds’ 37023, a 2006 Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini now operating with First Eastern Counties, is seen here departing Leeds bus station on a 6 to Holt Park with a destination that has only barely captured on camera.
First Leeds 37023 - YJ06 XKM
And to close out the First Leeds photos from that day in late January, we are now up to a total of four B7TLs in Leeds, with this final one, sadly, having been among those pushed out by the Streetdecks later that year. Oh for sure, the Streetdecks may be better all around from the passenger - and possibly enthusiast - perspective, but personally, its a shame I never came across any more from the batches I photographed that day. There aren’t exactly many left in easy reach from the Leeds area. Admittedly, though, it is strange how the 06-plates are disposed of compared to the 04-plates - but really, what First OpCo really wants Leeds’ oldest double decker buses? Time will tell when the B7TL will finally bow out at First Leeds.
The last First photo to upload from Leeds in January 2018, and possibly the last B7TL photo I have from there, First Leeds’ 37023, a 2006 Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini now operating with First Eastern Counties, is seen here departing Leeds bus station on a 6 to Holt Park with a destination that has only barely captured on camera.