Update at 10th May 2012
Graham Bilbe and Roy Fawcett recently visited Thamesdown Transport' in Swindon to see the progress on 872. As can be seen, the external repaint is now complete. Vinyls are being produced for fleet numbers, crests etc. The cab has been repainted although the fleet number and last repaint date in Walsall has been left untouched. Jobs outstanding include re-coating the platform and staircase handrails, re-fitting the seats and a few other minor bits: expected to be finished in early June. Photos taken by Graham Bilbe.






Update 17 January 2013
Walsall 872s body restoration has been completed by Thamesdown Transpoort and it was towed back to Sandtoft on Thursday
10 January 2013. A major mechanical overhaul will now be carried out and it is hoped that 872 will be recommissioned into service at The Trolleybus Museum At Sandtoift later this year.