New to Arriva Manchester, in 11/2008, this 'Sapphire' and route branded Enviro 300 is seen here on Parker Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, on 05/04/2023. It is operating Service 263 12:18 Piccadilly Gardens - Old Trafford - Stretford - Sale - Altrincham. © Peter Steel 2023.

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New to Arriva Manchester, in 11/2008, this Enviro 300 is seen here on Porltland Street, Manchester, on 05/04/2023. It is operating 'Spapphire' Service 263 10:55 Altrincham Interchange - Sale - Stretford - Trafford Bar - Hulme - Chorlton upon Medlock College of Music - Piccadilly Gardens, on where it is now approaching.

Take no notice of the timing on my EXIF data. I forgot to put the clock forward one hour until later in the morning! © Peter Steel 2023.

Tags:   CX58EVP

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New to Arriva Manchester, in 11/2008, this 'Sapphire' route branded Enviro 300 is seen here awaiting to exit Parker Street, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, on 05/04/2023. It would turn right onto Portland Street when operating Service 263 11:38 Piccadilly Gardens - Chorlton upon Medlock College of Music - Old Trafford - Stretford - Sale - Altriincham, a route it is branded for.

Take no notice of the timing on my EXIF data. I forgot to put the clock forward one hour until later in the morning! © Peter Steel 2023.

Tags:   CX58EWA

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New to Bluebird(62), Middleton, in 09/2007, registered 1BLU, this original shape Enviro 300 is based at Middleton. It was acquired by Stagecoach in 2012 on acquisition of the Bluebird business. It is seen here out of service at Piccadilly, Manchester, on 20/03/2016. © Peter Steel 2016.

Tags:   1BLU MX57KXR

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An unusual vehicle in being new in 07/2000 to British Telecom, numbered 05 196 0001, and registered BX05FPV. It was latterly with Jim Stones, Leigh, registered B10JYM. It is seen here at the 2016 Trans-Lancs Vehicle Show, Heaton Park, Manchester, on 04/09/2016. © Peter Steel 2016.

Tags:   BX05FPV B10JYM F15HOW

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