SW11simon
Awaiting replacement...
The contract for route 1 renewed with London General last Saturday, October 1st. New WHV class Wright Eclipse Gemini Volvo B5LH's are due for the route, and I believe delivery is starting, but none have entered service yet. For the time being, the VWL class Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL's inherited from East Thames Buses are carrying on a bit longer.
In all probability in its last few weeks in service, VWL27 is seen here on Waterloo Bridge - one of my favourite spots, especially on a sunny afternoon. I would be surprised if these are not withdrawn as a lot of new buses are due with the company over the next few months - off the top of my head the fleets for routes 14, 21, (42), 63, 74, 185, 363, 430, EL1 and EL2 are all due new buses and the loss of routes 19 and 259 will throw up some quite serviceable newer buses.
Awaiting replacement...
The contract for route 1 renewed with London General last Saturday, October 1st. New WHV class Wright Eclipse Gemini Volvo B5LH's are due for the route, and I believe delivery is starting, but none have entered service yet. For the time being, the VWL class Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL's inherited from East Thames Buses are carrying on a bit longer.
In all probability in its last few weeks in service, VWL27 is seen here on Waterloo Bridge - one of my favourite spots, especially on a sunny afternoon. I would be surprised if these are not withdrawn as a lot of new buses are due with the company over the next few months - off the top of my head the fleets for routes 14, 21, (42), 63, 74, 185, 363, 430, EL1 and EL2 are all due new buses and the loss of routes 19 and 259 will throw up some quite serviceable newer buses.