Midland Bluebird Limited Alexander Dennis Enviro 300
From Aberdeen to Aberfoyle….
Prior to the sale of First Scotland East and Midland Bluebird to the McGill’s, First took the opportunity to offload some older types onto the fleets and pull back sone newer types. Now you can debate the rights and wrongs all you want about that but as the selling party, First was entitled to determine what vehicles were part of the package.
However a surprising transfer to the Midland Bluebird fleet was former First Aberdeen 67804 which is now numbered 8496 (SN13COU). Apparently from those in the know it replaced a fire damaged vehicle and as it hadn’t been upgraded to Euro VI standard would have needed upgrading to meet Low Emission Zone standards, which are planned to come into force in Aberdeen in 2024. It’s now running for the McGill’s owned fleet still in First Aberdeen colours and it’s seen here heading for Stirling via Balfron.
Midland Bluebird Limited Alexander Dennis Enviro 300
From Aberdeen to Aberfoyle….
Prior to the sale of First Scotland East and Midland Bluebird to the McGill’s, First took the opportunity to offload some older types onto the fleets and pull back sone newer types. Now you can debate the rights and wrongs all you want about that but as the selling party, First was entitled to determine what vehicles were part of the package.
However a surprising transfer to the Midland Bluebird fleet was former First Aberdeen 67804 which is now numbered 8496 (SN13COU). Apparently from those in the know it replaced a fire damaged vehicle and as it hadn’t been upgraded to Euro VI standard would have needed upgrading to meet Low Emission Zone standards, which are planned to come into force in Aberdeen in 2024. It’s now running for the McGill’s owned fleet still in First Aberdeen colours and it’s seen here heading for Stirling via Balfron.