First Aberdeen Ltd 62228 (Photo A&DTPT Collection)
Bluebird All American Body, Bluebird Chassis, belonging to the FirstGroup Heritage Trust, was introduced by FirstGroup 2002.
Restoration Status
Awaiting Restoration
  • Reg’n No.
  • YS51 JVD
  • Fleet No.
  • First Aberdeen Ltd 62228 (831 renumbered to 62228)
  • Year New
  • 2002
  • New Chassis
  • Bluebird ARRE. Chassis No. 42F205702
  • Seating
  • B60F
  • Bodywork
  • Bluebird All American

The History

831 was one of 20 School Buses imported to the UK from the United States as an experiment to see if the American style of school transport could be used in the UK. Whilst there were some successful units set up, unfortunately the experiment didn't receive the necessary level of support across the UK. The vehicles were, however, were used for schools contracts, but mainly with individual schools.

In Aberdeen, 831 was used for a contract with Robert Gordons College until it was retired to the Training School, where it was used to train new recruits for their PCV licence. It is now part of the First Group Heritage Trust and is in it's school bus livery as supplied in 2002.

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