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Bus Restoration - Andreos1 - 12 Nov 2015
There isn't a general thread for this, so thought it was worth creating one.
Lots of local stuff goes on (and long may it continue) but this caught my attention.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-34775283
A party bus has been rediscovered in France. A group a hoping to take it back to Cardiff and restore it to its former glory.
RE: Bus Restoration - R852 PRG - 10 Jan 2016
Think this is the most appropriate place for this news. Jonathan Ruddick's Leyland National Mk2 4708 (FTN 708W) was collected today from being professionally repainted into the red/blue/yellow livery it wore towards the end of it's career with Go North East.
It will look very smart alongside 4855 and 3833. Attached photograph is courtesy of Jonathan Ruddick.
RE: Bus Restoration - S813 FVK - 10 Jan 2016
Wow. That looks absolutely fantastic.
RE: Bus Restoration - R852 PRG - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:03 pm)S813 FVK Wow. That looks absolutely fantastic.
Will look even better with it's vinyls applied. Looked quite bare when it was stripped of it's Tyne & Wear PTE logos, but it will be even smarter when it's got the vinyls applied to the red/blue/yellow colours. Can't wait to see it with 4855 and 3833. All in the same base livery, but a different name for each of them...
RE: Bus Restoration - DanPicken - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:13 pm)R852 PRG Will look even better with it's vinyls applied. Looked quite bare when it was stripped of it's Tyne & Wear PTE logos, but it will be even smarter when it's got the vinyls applied to the red/blue/yellow colours. Can't wait to see it with 4855 and 3833. All in the same base livery, but a different name for each of them...
I agree hopefully a MPD is preserved and put in Simply Washington or Metrolink:M2/3.
RE: Bus Restoration - Davie - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:00 pm)R852 PRG Think this is the most appropriate place for this news. Jonathan Ruddick's Leyland National Mk2 4708 (FTN 708W) was collected today from being professionally repainted into the red/blue/yellow livery it wore towards the end of it's career with Go North East.That looks great so far.
It will look very smart alongside 4855 and 3833. Attached photograph is courtesy of Jonathan Ruddick.
(10 Jan 2016, 6:18 pm)DanPicken I agree hopefully a MPD is preserved and put in Simply Washington or Metrolink:M2/3.I hope either 542 or 563 gets preserved.
RE: Bus Restoration - S813 FVK - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:13 pm)R852 PRG Will look even better with it's vinyls applied. Looked quite bare when it was stripped of it's Tyne & Wear PTE logos, but it will be even smarter when it's got the vinyls applied to the red/blue/yellow colours. Can't wait to see it with 4855 and 3833. All in the same base livery, but a different name for each of them...
Yeah. One thing that i think does need changing is the destination from a white roller to a green one.
RE: Bus Restoration - R852 PRG - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:28 pm)S813 FVK Yeah. One thing that i think does need changing is the destination from a white roller to a green one.
The badges, vinyls and blinds are to be fitted over the next few weeks.
RE: Bus Restoration - DanPicken - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:26 pm)Davie That looks great so far.
I hope either 542 or 563 gets preserved.
Or one of our Plaxton ones if any are still in service and put it in Pink Panther.
RE: Bus Restoration - Andreos1 - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:00 pm)R852 PRG Think this is the most appropriate place for this news. Jonathan Ruddick's Leyland National Mk2 4708 (FTN 708W) was collected today from being professionally repainted into the red/blue/yellow livery it wore towards the end of it's career with Go North East.Whilst not taking anything away from the hard work that has gone in, I am not keen on seeing it in that colour scheme.
It will look very smart alongside 4855 and 3833. Attached photograph is courtesy of Jonathan Ruddick.
Maybe it is because it is the last livery they wore and at the time the Nationals were rather worn. Whereas the older colour schemes, reflect the vehicles in their prime.
Maybe it is because the livery isn't that old.
Can't put my finger on it.
Either way, as I said initially - a lot of hard work has gone in and those involved, deserve a lot of praise for the time, effort and money they have put in to the restoration scheme.
RE: Bus Restoration - R852 PRG - 10 Jan 2016
Some further photographs have appeared on Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/24189903982/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/23930256149/in/photostream/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/24215577941/in/photostream/
RE: Bus Restoration - Craig Smith - 10 Jan 2016
Bus restoration.... How long have you got.
First. I am very happy to see 4708 out in its final restored livery. This is the livery that Jonothan Ruddick wanted her preserved in 9 years ago when he started the task of restoring 4708. The journey for him hasn't been easy in fact FTN 708W was very nearly scrapped due to the amount of work needed.
Thankfully this didn't happen and we have today I would say the North Easts premier National 2 out and about.
This year we will have 2 restored National 2,s out for the start of the season. FTN 710W will again be at the Metrocenter. Hopefully something else will be there in the same basic livery as 4708. R855 PRG will hopefully be ready to entertain the crowds..
RE: Bus Restoration - Michael - 10 Jan 2016
Looking very good, i miss that livery...
RE: Bus Restoration - Davie - 10 Jan 2016
(10 Jan 2016, 6:58 pm)Michael Looking very good, i miss that livery...I agree, it's much better than this https://flic.kr/p/BH7as1.
RE: Bus Restoration - DanPicken - 13 Jan 2016
It's been said by Craig that this will be whats going to each rally Metrocentre 4710, Durham 4710 and 4855, NELSAM Transport Day 4710 and 4855, Seaburn 4855.
RE: Bus Restoration - S813 FVK - 15 Jan 2016
4708 has gained 'Go Wear Buses' logos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/23768469213/
RE: Bus Restoration - DanPicken - 15 Jan 2016
(15 Jan 2016, 3:59 pm)S813 FVK 4708 has gained 'Go Wear Buses' logos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75698454@N08/23768469213/
It also has a Wayfarer 3 and Buzzfare Machine.
RE: Bus Restoration - Andreos1 - 21 Jan 2016
Not sure which is the most relevant thread, seeing as we don't have a 'Wilts & Dorset buses living elsewhere' thread...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-35285954
But these ECW Olympians are plying their trade in the states now.
RE: Bus Restoration - R852 PRG - 04 Feb 2016
Jonothan Ruddicks' 4708 (FTN 708W) is complete.
Attached photograph is courtesy of Jonothan Ruddick. I imagine some photos will appear on his Flickr soon.
RE: Bus Restoration - Davie - 04 Feb 2016
(04 Feb 2016, 6:56 pm)R852 PRG Jonothan Ruddicks' 4708 (FTN 708W) is complete.That looks mint that!
Attached photograph is courtesy of Jonothan Ruddick. I imagine some photos will appear on his Flickr soon.