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Monday 1st November 2010

Preservation
RHT503S and XDV608S

XDV608S changed owners in preservation yesterday, seen on its journey from Winkleigh to Bristol at Pensford in Somerset on 31st October, possibly the first time the bus had been to Somerset since its delivery run from Bristol in the 1970s.
photo copyright of Shaun C

Two ex (First) Western National VRs re-united, though RHT didn't spend long operating in the south west. Both are now owned by Matt Powell, who has owned RHT for a number of years.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 31/10/10

And then three ex Western National VRs re-united, the third being XHK228X, owned by a preservationist in Shropshire. All three had different original owners but ended up operating mostly in Cornwall.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 31/10/10

RHT503S and XDV608S together at a refueling station in Bristol.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 31/10/10

XDV608S near Keynsham.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 31/10/10

XDV608S and RHT503S at Brislington attending a preservation mini running day.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 31/10/10

RHT503S at Bristol Temple Meads railway station.
photo copyright of Shaun C, 31/10/10