We travelled up to Crich for the 102 launch event, whic h turned out to be a bit of a damp squib, although we did meet up with some long lost friends.
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Blackpool 298 - remains of dismantled bodywork sitting on the original underframe
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Line up outside the depot with 102 on show
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Oporto 9 with its paintwork still fresh after 50 years
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Bournmouth 85 destination boards - this route still served by our local bus route M2
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Bournemouth 85
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Sheffield 264 still languising in a corner of the Exhibition Hall
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Leeds 399 on service passing under the Bowes Lyon Bridge
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