Optare Versa (3 Viewers)

We've recently had Versas on the X6/X7/X20 and they're very nice for their age in comparison to the far newer Solos that normally operate it.
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Previously, Versas have operated round here on the 60 and 61. They seem to handle basically any route they're put on
 

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At the moment where I am, Arriva Yorkshire are currently refurbishing the ex Flying Tiger Versas to Sapphire spec for use at Castleford depot on services 167/168. I believe 2 or 3 are on the road at the moment, 1 is in refurbishment and 1 still in Flying Tiger livery with Yorkshire Tiger. Here's a photo on flickr of one of the Sapphire versa's. Not my photo but credit to Deano who took the photo, I must say they look really nice in the livery.

Arriva Yorkshire 791 | Deano Deano | Flickr
 
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I would love for someone to build this for OMSI 2 they are the only buses that run the route near me! I love them but whoever made it would have to make sure the breaks always squeak really loud like they do! Fingers crossed someone will make a versa! Also another good bus to come with it would be the Solo!
I would love someone to make a Versa for Omsi2 too. My son who has Autism absolutely loves them.
 
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When I was growing up, I used to regularly take the 10 through Watford, which either an Optare Versa (see Flickr link) or a Wright Cadet turned up.



Then my family moved to Hampshire, where there was a bus company called Fleet Buzz which operated as a subsidiary of Stagecoach South franchise for a few years. There were four Versa's the company leased (when it was independent) and upon Stagecoach's acquisation, they branded them with slogans on the back such as "sounds like a plan says Stan." When it demised Stagecoach sold off the Versas elsewhere.



Speaking of Fleet Buzz Versas...
we have some in Northampton too
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...you've stolen our buses! ????
 

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I would love for someone to build this for OMSI 2 they are the only buses that run the route near me! I love them but whoever made it would have to make sure the breaks always squeak really loud like they do! Fingers crossed someone will make a versa! Also another good bus to come with it would be the Solo!
i may or not be hehe
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