All the latest busNEWS on ex First Manchester’s 69217 (MX56 AEF)
Manchester, England
Joined July 2022
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We’re ready to go for a super day at the Pennines Community BusDay! If you’re joining our feeder services, we’ll be departing Manchester at 0825 -AC
Don't forget, it's your last chance to see us this summer as we head over to Halifax for the Pennines Community BusDay! We've got both 217 and 192 out; plus we're operating not 1, but 2 feeder services from Manchester. We can't wait to welcome you on board! -AC
𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
On Sunday we’ll be attending this years Pennines BusDay! We’ve got two feeders running this year between Manchester and Halifax. We look forward to welcoming you on board! -AC
Hi Ste, yes we are. I didn’t realise I hadn’t posted them on here. I shall put a post out now with our feeder times and routes :) -AC
Come on #england ! We’ve got our whole fleet out tonight at Marton Wakes Drinks Festival but we’re still showing support for our team! -AC
𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 - 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁
We’ll be bringing 69217 to SYTT’s summer open day to mark the time it spent at Doncaster depot. We plan on doing some runs throughout the day, we’ll update when we know more -AC
Surprise! We've gone overground! 20 years after the Cadishead joined the First Manchester overground network, 69217 has regained it's iconic route branding. We'll be on display tomorrow in the top hall at the @MoTGM for Queens Road 125; make sure you come see us! -AC
We had a blast yesterday! Lovely crowd, brilliant event and good weather too! It was lovely to hear everyone’s comments on our efforts.
A special thank you to @ITH_1591 and Ulsterbus Solar Preservation Group for their warm hospitality and assistance in making this happen! -AC
Today’s the day. We’re with #IrishTransportHeritage to celebrate 80 years of @Wright_bus and kick off 20th years of 69217! Join us at #CultraTransportMuseum today until 4pm -AC
Cultra, we’re on our way! We can’t wait to join Irish Transport Heritage to celebrate 80 years of Wrightbus and 20 years since 69217 rolled off the production line! -AC
📰 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 - 𝗨𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 & 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿
🚌 Our first event this year will be at the Ulster Transport Museum in Cultra, County Down on Saturday the 25th April.
📅 Also find out where you'll be able to find us in 2026
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us! 🎄 🎅🏻
We’ve got big plans for 2026 to celebrate 20 years since 69217 rolled off Wrightbus’ production line and joined 18192 on Manchester’s roads. All will be revealed in the coming months! -AC
Preservation of 69217 retweeted
First Manchester, Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban, 69217 - MX56 AEF, at the @MoTGM Twilight running day on Saturday.
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Visiting buses on display inside @MoTGM on Saturday for the twilight running day.
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Preservation of 69217 retweeted
Enjoyed the Buses by Twilight event at @MoTGM today with @MarcJF241 . A variety of buses running to Shudehill and to Central Park Metrolink stop.
Nice to also see @StevenHughes129 @BradleyTS2004 @rice_calum @First69217 @ianmacadam
