Fleet No.

216 Restoration

Fleet No. 216 when it first arrived at the musuem 21/11/2017

Things are moving at a nice pace for Fleet No. 216 as the bodywork recieves some tlc.

21/09/2021

Next job is the roof and destination blind section of Fleet No. 216.

02/11/2021

Time for a quick undercoat and get ready for the paint to be applied.

10/04/2022

Internal view of Fleet No. 216 as the restoration continues.

06/07/2019

Fleet No. 216 as of 10/04/2018


External and internal images while under restoration

Fleet No. 216 is taking shape and starting to look like a single decker service vehicle. Windows still need doing, but we had her out and running.

10/04/2022

We haven't forgot about the interior either and this is what has been happening inside.

03/10/2022

First coat of paint on the lower deck is applied and the bus is barriered off during the open days so that visitors can walk around and see the progress.

10/07/2022

Our volunteers have a great sense of humour and it seems that Charlie is the volunteer of the month. 

11/09/2022

Nearly finished and just a bit more work to do, windows in, wheels and tyres done, bodywork, paint and just a bit more tlc.

09/10/2022

The first coat of paint is applied to the upper deck and roof area. 

07/05/2022