South West Bus News
Peter Nicholls' preserved SFJ106R, specific study of restoration during 2007/8
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SFJ106R photographed after arriving in Blackpool on Saturday 27/10/07.
photo copyright of Peter Nicholls
SFJ106R, withdrawn from service as First Devon & Cornwall 38606 in 2004, is now at the Busworks/ Lancastrian Transport Trust's home depot in Blackpool for repanelling and refurbishment.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 28/10/07
This rear photo shows the extent of the panels to be replaced - those to be removed are marked with an 'x'.
photo copyright of Shaun C
A week after arriving in Blackpool, SFJ106R's offside looks like this.
photo copyright of Philip Higgs
Outside, the front near side.
photo copyright of Philip Higgs
And the rear - the bus ran well to Blackpool but lost the lower deck window closest to the camera in the Midlands, seemingly shot at by an air-rifle judging by damage to the seat back inside the vehicle.
photo copyright of Philip Higgs
Five photo's follow, showing the refurbishment of SFJ106R at the BusWorks in Blackpool, on 16/11/07 - all five photo's copyright of Peter Nicholls
Three shots of SFJ106Rs refurbishment at Blackpool.
top two photo's copyright of Peter Nicholls, lower photo copyright of Philip Higgs
SFJ106R nearing completion - the rear offside corner panel came from 1121 VDV121S which received a new one when it was restored. This is the first coat of paint, it will be rubbed down and a second coat applied. The reversing sign is also being refitted and will be returned to full working order.
photo copyright of Philip Higgs, thanks to Peter Nicholls
SFJ106R in Blackpool on 06/01/08 after it's restoration by the BusWorks, it was almost ready for collection at the time.
two photo's copyright of Philip Higgs
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