This Versa was new to MAG Manchester Airport, in 04/2015. It is seen here on Malaga Avenue, and would join Chicago Avenue when operating a shuttle service to Jet Parks, via all terminals, at the airport, on 19/06/2024.
To be honest, this wasn't one of the best places to stand but being unfamiliar with the layout it was the best I could do in a short visit. The bus/coach station wasn't as busy with vehicles as I thought it would be but there was variety to be had. © Peter Steel 2024.
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New to Go-Coachhire(6201), Orford, in 03/2018, this Optare MetroCity has since passed back to sister company Go-Coach. It is seen here when in use by Hulley's on Rutland Square, Bakewell, on 16/06/2024. It had arrived in on Service 170a 12:41 Calow, Chesterfield Royal Hospital - Hady - Spital - Chesterfield Railway Station - Chesterfield, New Beetwell Street - Brampton - Holymoorside - Wadshelf - Baslow - Chatsworth House - Pilsley - Bakewell. It would return on the 14:30 service.
In a surprise move, Baslow based Hulley's acquired Swanley, Kent, based Go-Coach in early 12/2023. Go-Coach was established in early 12/2008 by Alan Blackburn and operates commercial, tendered and school services. © Peter Steel 2024.
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This nice unique open-rear sided 'dinky' Solo was new as a standard Solo to Regal Busways(201), Shoeburyness, in 08/2006, registered YJ06YSK. Passing to First Sout West, where it was numbered 53503, it was later converted by the management for The Mousehole service in Cornwall in time for the 2022 season but saw little use as it apparently failed safety tests. It later entered brief service on Somerset’s Sunseeker service to Ilfracombe, now part of the Exmoor Coaster, before being transferred, during 2023, to First Wessex for proposed use on their own Sunseeker services in 2023. Apparently that also never happened and it was sold onto South Pennine, via Ensignbus(dlr), Purfleet, and it was repainted into fleet livery earlier this year(2024) with more Pennine Air decals added after when this photo was taken. It is now used in occasional service as well as attending various bus running days and rallies. It is seen here at one such event when seen at Rowsley South Station, during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. I had just had a run out on this nice little Solo to DFS Darley Dale and back on the Park & Ride service. Very nice! © Peter Steel 2024.
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This nice unique open-rear sided 'dinky' Solo was new as a standard Solo to Regal Busways(201), Shoeburyness, in 08/2006, registered YJ06YSK. Passing to First Sout West, where it was numbered 53503, it was later converted by the management for The Mousehole service in Cornwall in time for the 2022 season but saw little use as it apparently failed safety tests. It later entered brief service on Somerset’s Sunseeker service to Ilfracombe, now part of the Exmoor Coaster, before being transferred, during 2023, to First Wessex for proposed use on their own Sunseeker services in 2023. Apparently that also never happened and it was sold onto South Pennine, via Ensignbus(dlr), Purfleet, and it was repainted into fleet livery earlier this year(2024) with Pennine Air decals added after when this photo was taken. It is now used in occasional service as well as attending various bus running days and rallies. It is seen here at one such event when at Rowsley South Station, during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. I had a run out on this nice little Solo to DFS Darley Dale and back on the Park & Ride service. Very nice! This photo was taken prior to the start of the journey. © Peter Steel 2024.
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This nice unique open-rear sided 'dinky' Solo was new as a standard Solo to Regal Busways(201), Shoeburyness, in 08/2006, registered YJ06YSK. Passing to First Sout West, where it was numbered 53503, it was later converted by the management for The Mousehole service in Cornwall in time for the 2022 season but saw little use as it apparently failed safety tests. It later entered brief service on Somerset’s Sunseeker service to Ilfracombe, now part of the Exmoor Coaster, before being transferred, during 2023, to First Wessex for proposed use on their own Sunseeker services in 2023. Apparently that also never happened and it was sold onto South Pennine, via Ensignbus(dlr), Purfleet, and it was repainted into fleet livery earlier this year(2024) with Pennine Air decals added after when this photo was taken. It is now used in occasional service as well as attending various bus running days and rallies. It is seen here at one such event when seen at Rowsley South Station, during the Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity Rally & Running Day at Peak Rail's H.Q., on 16/06/2024. I had a run out on this nice little Solo to DFS Darley Dale and back on the Park & Ride service. Very nice! © Peter Steel 2024.
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