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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first trip in service, 20 April 2013
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First trip on first day in service - brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4251, KX13 AUU on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013, with no name and no rear pictorial
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First trip on first day in service - brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO broken down, being passed by 4251, KX13 AUU on its first trip
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO sparkling mint condition on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013
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Broadside study to show route branding and name on brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013
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Close up of One branding on brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013
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New Versa and old Dennis Darts with brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013
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Arriva Southend's oldest Dennis Dart / Plaxton 3387, P257 FPK comes to rescue passengers from broken down Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first trip. The new Optares are replacing these Darts, so this sight will be only be possible for a few days.
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Passengers are transferred safely from broken down Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO to, coincidentally, the oldest Arriva Southend bus, Dennis Dart 3387, P257 FPK. Arriva Southend's P-reg Dennis Darts are being replaced by the new KX13 Optares,
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4250, KX13 AUT on its first trip in service
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New Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4250, KX13 AUT, passes broken down 4247, KX13 AUO
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Versa double -Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4250, KX13 AUT passing broken down 4247, KX13 AUO on their first morning in service, 20 April 2013
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4250, KX13 AUT on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 in mint perfect condition
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Sparkling new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4253, KX13 AUW on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4253, KX13 AUW on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 named The pride of Thorpe Bay and with One branding
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4252, KX13 AUV on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 showing Culture-on-Sea rear pictorial and One branding
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Versa rescue - Optare van and 4255, KX13 AVB attend 4247, KX13 AUO with minor breakdown on first trip in service, 20 April 2013
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO broken down on its first morning in service, with 4255, KX13 AVB and Optare van rescuing, 20 April 2013
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Rescue at hand for broken-down Arriva Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first trip with an experienced ex-Southend Transport engineer
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Brand new Arriva Southend extended wheelbase Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 showing comfortable moquette seats and pleasant decor, interior to rear
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Versa double - new Arriva Southend Optare 4255, KX13 AVB passes stricken 4247, KX13 AUO
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Brand new Arriva Southend extended wheelbase Optare Versa V1170 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 showing comfortable moquette seats and pleasant decor, interior to front
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 showing controls in cab
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013, cab and controls
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 showing stylish entrance area
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After fault diagnosis with Optare, the engineer safely returns new Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO to depot with a smile
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4247, KX13 AUO being recovered home after technical fault on its first trip in service, 20 April 2013
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4254, KX13 AUY on its first morning in service, 20 April 2013 with One branding and named The pride of Leigh-on-Sea
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Brand new Arriva Southend Optare Versa 4254, KX13 AUW, named The pride of Leigh-on-Sea, in Leigh on its first trip
