Double Decker Delights

It does seem that double decker's are very much in favour in Plymouth at the moment. The first five of the "nearly new" double decker's are expected to arrive in Plymouth this week from Go Ahead London. It now seems clear that its quite a loose use of the term "nearly new" as it seems they are about the same age as the previous batch, although full identities of the buses involved is not yet known. A program of refurbishment is being put into place which will see some of the existing double decker's converted to single doorway among other improvements and a full repaint.

Its hard to complain too much about the age of these buses when we are being treated to new double deckers shortly. No news yet as to what they will be but I will bring you details as soon as they are confirmed.

I have also received a few photos from Richard Smith to share with you of some double decker action he caught on camera this week:

The Student Link fleet are still out there and appear on main line routes from time to time, often after coming off their evening school runs. I have had them back on the 50 again this week from Derriford.
The East Lancs Volvos can turn up on almost any route these days and 414 is seen here on the 5A. I have had one of these on the 50 each morning to Derriford this week. I am hoping its going to be a regular working now as I do like these buses although there was a really annoying warning bell ringing for the whole journey, and of course the really annoying voice warning you that the doors are about to open can get on your nerves too. Still much better than a Dart!
Thanks again to Richard for the photos.
More to follow this week...

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