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Monday 21st November 2011

Leyland Olympian Yahoo-group running day, 19th November 2011
As reported on Sunday;

Both of Johnson's remaining unrefurbished VRs were used as part of an enthusiasts running day, both of them former Southern Vectis and Solent Blue Line vehicles. ODL662R is seen posed above.
photo copyright of Neil Jones

The other bus used was UDL668S, seen arriving at Staveley, Derbyshire.
photo copyright of Shaun C.

UDL668S in Staveley.
photo copyright of Shaun C.

UDL668S posed near Barrow Hill.
photo copyright of Shaun C.

Johnson's serviceable VRs are; PKE810M - RWT544R - ODL661R - ODL662R - ODL664R - UDL668S - MIW2422 - LVL804V.

At Hodthorpe depot still are at the following; MGP226L (preserved) - ODL663R (old blue) - OWE858R (old blue) - FDL677V (old blue) - HWJ925W (old green) - LVL809V (heavily stripped).

There is a Facebook group called 'Johnson Bristol VR' run by Ben Vallance who has regularly provided us with updates on Johnson's VRs available by clicking here, you need to be a Facebook member to see that page.