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Parked outside the old Streatham Bus Grage, northern terminus of the 60, this shot shows the rear design of the Optare Spectra low floor.
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Another route taken on was the southern London orbital 726 Green Line route, marketed as Red Express. The route had been under threat of withdrawal by London Transport, but was reprieved. Previously operated by London Coaches, with an unusual fleet of Ikarus bodied DAFs, Capital took on the vehicles, but was planning to upgrade the fleet. Former DK6 (J806KHD) is seen at Heathrow.
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A fleet of Optare Excels was purchased for the first local bus service acquired, the U3, R991EWU is seen on the U3, as the sign writing proclaims, in addition to the normal accessibility features of the Optare Excel, the bus includes air conditioning and double glazing (and very well paid drivers).
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Not on the U3, but this Excel is seen on an early Saturday morning 726 run departing Heathrow.
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