THE LONDON & HOME COUNTIES BUS GALLERY
Network Colchester

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Network Colchester
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In addition to new Scanias, Network Colchester was not adverse to the occasional secondhand purchase, presumably at the right price. This former Metrobus East Lancs Lolyne bodied Dennis Trident where it was 406 (T406SMV) joined the fleet as 156 not long before it was seen on display at North Weald in 2009.
 

Another Trident on display in 2009 was Alexander ALX400 bodied 196 (W396RBB), seen at SHOWBUS, which had transfered from Arriva Northumbria where it had been 7431.
 

Representing 1989 in Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee tribute at SHOWBUS 2012 was former Network Colchester 240 (F640LMJ). The lowheight Alexander bodied Leyland Olympian had been new to Luton & District as 640. It was about to be transformed by Panther Travel.
 
Yes it is the same bus, Panther Travel's dramatic livery has turned F640LMJ into the striking BIG7758 seen arriving at SHOWBUS 2014.
Picture ref 14-0142
 
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