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Two Olympians, both preserved, both collected from First Leeds Bramley Depot - can you tell the differences?

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Below are lists of key attributes, detailing the differences.

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Chassis Bristol Olympian Leyland Olympian
Body Roe Optare
Original Designation Bus Coach
Original Allocation Bradford Hall Ings Leeds Bramley
Original Livery MetroBus Verona Green and Buttermilk MetroCoach Saddle, Buttermilk, Cinammon and Poppy
As-withdrawn livery First Group (barbie 2) First Group (barbie 3)
Doors Four-Leaf Two-Leaf
Rear Wheelarch Seats Front & Rear Facing Side Facing
Engine Gardner 6LXB Leyland TL11
Seating Capacity and Type (as built) H47/29F CH43/27F
Seating Capacity and Type (as withdrawn) H47/29F H47/27F
Body Refurbishment done at Rotherham (where it was Mainline 2613) Not done (save for change of seats)
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If you see either vehicle at an event, please do say hello to the volunteers driving it!

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