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RE: First Manchester
As far as I know Optare advertised the Optare Solo as being only serviceable for 12 years, maybe First are accepting this and thinking about replacements in the near future... I can see Oldham Depot totally scrapping their local tenders (402, 403, 404, 406, 410 and 411) and them services passing to someone like MCT, however this is just my opinion. This would remove the need for Optare Solos in the Oldham fleet, and with rumour of those MPDs for Bury depot, Rochdale is practically covered by them, if not including some Citaros from both depots for locals in Rochdale. This in my opinion is the most likely demise of the Solo in Greater Manchester, while I believe the Cummins powered M950s of Ashton may power on for a little while longer than the Mercedes engined examples. Thanks, Liam Moskwin. http://www.flickr.com/photos/transportandtreasures/ |
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