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First Eastern National Optare singledeckers

London & Home Counties
First Essex/First Eastern National Optare singledeck buses
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First Essex Optare Solo
Delivered in 2002 was a batch of 9.2 metre 30 seaters to revamp Chelmsford town services, First Essex 530 (EO02NFM) is seen on show at SHOWBUS international that year. Alongside is a First Crosville Bluebird American schoolbus.
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First Essex Optare Solo
Seen on Overground services in Chelmsford in 2005 is sister vehicle, now 53117, but originally 517 (EO02NEN).

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First Essex Optare Solo
Another of the batch of Solos near Chelmsford Station is 53124 (EO02NFH).

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First Romford Optare Solo
A non standard livery, at least for Essex Buses, is on this Optare Solo. The bus is one of a batch for London tendered service 193 in Romford and is seen when new at the 2002 Southend Rally. The service was operated by First Essex Buses until transferred to First London, with the Solos in late 2004. New as Essex 510 (EO02FLK) the bus is one of the shorter 8.5 metre 26 seat models.
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London & Home Counties
First Essex/First Eastern National Optare singledeck buses
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