*Spare Unrefurbished Vehicle* | Short journey on Route 282 | Metroline London VW1827 (BK10MFF)

Filmed on 9/9/23 between Golf Links Estate and Ealing Hospital
This one popped up on me whilst waiting for my bus home. Nice surprise 😁.
According to LVF, there are still 7 ex-First VWs still in service being used as spares for bus routes or rail replacement services.
Route 282: Mount Vernon Hospital - Ealing Hospital
Garage: Greenford (G)
Bodywork/chassis: Wright Eclipse Gemini 2 Volvo B9TL 10.4m
Gearbox: ZF Ecolife 6-speed
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[@LONDON_Buses104]

Still has a messed up ibus I see 😂
Nice video by the way!

[@westlondonerstravels578]

Yeah I don't think they'll bother fixing it if the spare batch are getting withdrawn 😅. And thanks! 😁

[@LONDON_Buses104]

@@westlondonerstravels578oh that’s a shame as I really like these buses and the interior reminds me of the good old days of First London

[@TEEBR_akaYiXuan]

Euro 6?

[@westlondonerstravels578]

Euro 4 (or 5) engine and Euro 6 exhaust emissions filter, I believe. Although it doesn't have the "green leaf emissions modification" branding like the refurbished ones do