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
Craig Smith. NNRG Operations Engineer. NNRG. Bus Preservationists of the North East.