New in 10/2011. One of fourteen based at Queens Rd., Manchester(at the time) and seen here on Corporation St., heading out to enter service on 02/12/2018. These Hybrids were initially in a mainly silver based livery. Since this photo was taken, First Group have made the decision to sell Queens Road depot and services to the Go-Ahead Group who will trade as Go North West. © Peter Steel 2018.

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New in 06/2014. Seen leaving Preston Bus Station operating NX351 Leeds - Bradford - Manchester - Preston - Blackpool, on 17/08/2017. © Peter Steel 2017.

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Immaculately turned out and a new member to the preservation scene. New to GM Buses North in 03/1995, the last of the 'M' Registered batch. Lettering when new boasted of Green Engine, Low Floor, Air Suspension, Double Glazed and Luxury Seating for a GMN Superbus network. A photo of this vehicle is on the front cover of British Bus Publishing Feb. '96 edition of the long winded titled 'Lancashire, Cumbria & Manchester' Bus Handbook. This fine bus is seen at the 2017 Trans-Lancs Vehicle Show, Heaton Park, Manchester, on 03/09/2017. © Peter Steel 2017.

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New to First Manchester in 10/2008. Seen here, operating Service 135 from Bury, on Corporation Street, Victoria, Manchester, on 03/12/2017. © Peter Steel 2017.

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New in 09/2017 and route branded for Services X9/X10 Newcastle - Peterlee - Dalton Park - Middlesbrough. It is seen here approaching Middlesbrough Bus Station when operating a shuttle service from Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge while at 'The 500 Group Teesside Rally & Running Day' on 22/04/2018. © Peter Steel 2018.

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