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First bendibus AV2 on 207
Most striking additions to the London fleet - albeit temporarily - were Volvo articulated buses for the 207. Seen when the experimental operation started is AV2 (Y152ROT) in Acton. The bus was on loan from First Southampton, and is the same artic exhibited at Showbus international that year, 2001.
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First bendibus AV8 on 207
Slightly older Wright bodied artics came down from Glasgow. This one, AV8 (V608GGB), is seen at Shepherds Bush about to set out for Hayes.
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AV10 (V610GGB) en route to Shepherds Bush at Acton. Passing Alexander bodied Olympians of Metroline were also classed AV!
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First bendibus AV1
Seen ferrying the crowds at Cobham in April 2002 was AV1 (Y151ROT), the one bendibus to be painted red and the one which featured extensively in launch publicity for the bendibus trial.
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