Brylaine YJ06 YSP on Diversion
Unlike the Stagecoach buses, Brylaine are taking a different diversion to avoid the closure of Pelham Bridge, as both the IC5 and 30 use Canwick Road so the 'city' diversion would take them a little out of their way, not to mention the delays that would be incurred. Instead, buses are using the Eastern Bypass to skirt around the closure (pretty much the only ones that are) and entering/exiting the city on the northeast side. Here on its way towards the bus station is YJ06 YSP, descending Broadgate with an InterConnect 5.
Although Optare Tempos are common on the IC5, this one is far from a regular performer on the route so I was quite pleased when an 06 plate turned up for my shots of the Brylaine diversion! It's even what you might term a mk1 Tempo, with an offside-mounted radiator grille similar to its predecessor. In the past, this particular bus was with Marshalls of Sutton-on-Trent for a while as their OP72, but has since been with Norfolk Green an Stagecoach.
With the historic buildings of the Lincoln Constitutional Club and the cathedral in the background, YJ06 YSP reaches the end of its journey to Lincoln on 14.6.21
Brylaine YJ06 YSP on Diversion
Unlike the Stagecoach buses, Brylaine are taking a different diversion to avoid the closure of Pelham Bridge, as both the IC5 and 30 use Canwick Road so the 'city' diversion would take them a little out of their way, not to mention the delays that would be incurred. Instead, buses are using the Eastern Bypass to skirt around the closure (pretty much the only ones that are) and entering/exiting the city on the northeast side. Here on its way towards the bus station is YJ06 YSP, descending Broadgate with an InterConnect 5.
Although Optare Tempos are common on the IC5, this one is far from a regular performer on the route so I was quite pleased when an 06 plate turned up for my shots of the Brylaine diversion! It's even what you might term a mk1 Tempo, with an offside-mounted radiator grille similar to its predecessor. In the past, this particular bus was with Marshalls of Sutton-on-Trent for a while as their OP72, but has since been with Norfolk Green an Stagecoach.
With the historic buildings of the Lincoln Constitutional Club and the cathedral in the background, YJ06 YSP reaches the end of its journey to Lincoln on 14.6.21