Vehicle and Fleet discussions for First Midland Red Buses Limited or its predecessor, Midland Red West Limited.
willr7
- Posts: 495
- Joined: 21:53 Friday 11th August 2017
Post
by willr7 » 10:34 Thursday 26th July 2018
Is there a chance that 66691 will be painted red and be the next Midland Red heritage Bus as we will be loosing 67664 as mentioned elsewhere before? I know Matt W would be very happy if that was to happen!
It's a shame though because the current 'urban 1' livery quite suits 66691 in my opinion (couldn't they repaint the worse looking barbie's first...)

MattW
- Posts: 830
- Joined: 20:42 Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Location: Cornwall
Post
by MattW » 17:37 Thursday 26th July 2018
It would make me very happy, but I suspect I have more chance of being made MD than that happening.
willr7
- Posts: 495
- Joined: 21:53 Friday 11th August 2017
Post
by willr7 » 18:37 Thursday 26th July 2018
That's probably true

DD12
- Posts: 1303
- Joined: 19:49 Monday 4th July 2016
Post
by DD12 » 11:24 Tuesday 7th August 2018
66691 was back in service yesterday, at Crowngate -- in the now standard (for First Midlands) three-section (urban 2 ?) livery.
It appears that the seats have not been re-trimmed - which is a shame - but the red seats and yellow stanchions, make for a very colourful vehicle !
-
AdamH
- Posts: 1798
- Joined: 12:17 Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Location: Worcester
-
Contact:
Post
by AdamH » 13:37 Tuesday 7th August 2018
I took it to Ledbury on the 418 Saturday evening. Still smelt of fresh paint inside! Mentioned it to the MD when I saw him at Tamworth and he asked if the seats had been done, which kinda implies they will be at some point.
66696 is due back next.
DD12
- Posts: 1303
- Joined: 19:49 Monday 4th July 2016
Post
by DD12 » 14:25 Tuesday 7th August 2018
AdamH wrote: ↑13:37 Tuesday 7th August 2018
I took it to Ledbury on the 418 Saturday evening...
WHAT ! -- no double-decker ??

-
AdamH
- Posts: 1798
- Joined: 12:17 Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Location: Worcester
-
Contact:
Post
by AdamH » 15:08 Tuesday 7th August 2018
I was in 33404 but all the pickers had gone home on an earlier bus and 66691 was in Crowngate as spare. Seemed like a perfect chance to get photos while the paint was still wet!
MattW
- Posts: 830
- Joined: 20:42 Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Location: Cornwall
Post
by MattW » 18:25 Tuesday 7th August 2018
Nice one Boss, glad to hear she's OK

-
AdamH
- Posts: 1798
- Joined: 12:17 Sunday 3rd July 2016
- Location: Worcester
-
Contact:
Post
by AdamH » 20:08 Tuesday 7th August 2018
Photo of 66691 now published (thanks for the reminder!)
bmmoboy
- Posts: 319
- Joined: 20:02 Tuesday 5th July 2016
Post
by bmmoboy » 20:43 Saturday 11th August 2018
66696 back from the paintshop - it's in the bodyshop awaiting transfers
Return to “Fleet Discussion”
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests