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Open top Fleetline 3867 under WMT ownership

Started by j789, March 12, 2022, 08:17:27 PM

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Westy

Quote from: Wumpty on March 15, 2022, 01:21:00 PM
Yes it is. They had the idea after seeing the old Beacon Radio Sound Machine (to give it its full title!) converted from ex WMPTE Fleetline 6429.

Remember that being painted in red!

Wumpty

Quote from: Westy on March 15, 2022, 03:38:01 PM
Remember that being painted in red!

It still is! It's was bought, and is still owned by, Promarco in Netherton from Beacon when Beacon were bought by GWR radio group in 1995/6 and branded to Beacon FM. It is kept at Storage King in James Bridge, Darlaston and does regular work around the UK.
Autofare 3 - the ticket that laughs in the face of contactless!

Westy

Quote from: Wumpty on March 15, 2022, 03:49:26 PM
It still is! It's was bought, and is still owned by, Promarco in Netherton from Beacon when Beacon were bought by GWR radio group in 1995/6 and branded to Beacon FM. It is kept at Storage King in James Bridge, Darlaston and does regular work around the UK.

I used to work in James Bridge(for about a year!). Surprised I never saw it out & about?

Wumpty

Found a better picture of the Beacon Radio Sound Machine - ex 6429.
Autofare 3 - the ticket that laughs in the face of contactless!

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