(31 May 2013, 3:27 pm)dans_bus_photos wrote But Deptford's short of vehicles at the minute so id have thought every possible bus would be out in service. But we'll just have to wait till sunday to see what bus has been branded up for the centenary. My moneys on 8319!
Yes, there is a vehicle shortage at Deptford at the moment, which is why vehicle repaints are being done one at a time.
It goes without saying, however, that if a vehicle is meant to be off-road, keeping it off-road is a good thing.
Are you suggesting that the Bristol VR (or what looks like a Bristol VR from what you could see of her until shutters were put down) is for something else other than the anniversary?
I'm happy to admit it could be, but why would Go North East inherit a heritage vehicle if it wasn't for something along those lines...?
Given that I doubt Deptford would be trusted to complete such extravagant branding, 8319 should have been transferred to Saltmeadows by now for completion.