Diamond – No.66906 MX55 FFT

Bolton, United Kingdom (GB)

The Wrightbus Eclipse bus body for low floor single deck bus chassis was manufactured between 1999 and 2019. The body was specially designed for the Volvo B7L chassis but was also used later on the Volvo B7RLE chassis.

Diamond No.66906 MX55 FFT was delivered new to First Greater Manchester and never received Diamond’s blue livery.

Diamond – No.66906 MX55 FFT

Bolton, United Kingdom (GB)

Diamond No.66906 MX55 FFT is a 2005 Volvo with Wright Eclipse Urban body and B43F seating configuration. It seen on Street View in May 2021 still in active service although now (March 2020) it has been withdrawn and is being used as a Driver Training Vehicle.

The Volvo B7RLE which was first produced in 2001 is a single-deck bus chassis with low front entry for passengers. The chassis has been used in conjunction with a number of Volvo engines which have been developed to meet the challenge of stricter emissions standards.

The Wrightbus Eclipse bus body for low floor single deck bus chassis was manufactured between 1999 and 2019. The body was specially designed for the Volvo B7L chassis but was also used later on the Volvo B7RLE chassis.

Diamond No.66906 MX55 FFT was delivered new to First Greater Manchester and never received Diamond’s blue livery.

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By: Mike_bjm