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The Re-Repaint

Arranging the second repaint of GCT 113, where its incorrect orange paint would be rubbed down to create a 'key' onto which two new coats...

MOT Test

I'm happy to report that GCT 113 passed her Class 5 MOT with flying colours today. The bus had previously been tested as a Class 6 (PCV),...

Fifty Shades of Orange

GCT 113 was taken to Immingham on 12 December for repaint. The Stagecoach Swoops livery she'd worn for 14 continuous years was soon to be...

Fog Lights, Window & Electronics

It is amazing what a transformation two front fog lights can make to a bus. Their addition this week makes GCT 113 look a little more as...

To Lincoln...

While many traditionally celebrate 5 November as the day the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament was foiled, this year I'd be...

New Destination Blind

GCT 113 is now the recipient of a new 21-yard destination blind, made by industry leaders, McKenna Brothers. The blind comprises the...

Promotional Leaflet

While I was driving GCT 113 'home' along the motorway on 24 August, at a steady speed of 40mph, one of the many things running through my...

First Rally

And so the day arrived. GCT 113 would be attending her first bus rally in private ownership. This would also be the first rally for a...

Fuel & Numbers

A family holiday had seen me temporarily push GCT 113 to the recesses of my mind for a week or so recently, although since I've been back...

GCT 113 is now Historic

A rolling period of 40 years was introduced during 2015 that enables conforming vehicles to be classified as Historic and thus have zero...

Historic