First - 30245 S661NUG - Volvo Olympian OLY-56 YV3NA - Alexander Royale
Despite it Leeds registration plate, this smart, by First standards, Volvo Olympian was new to First Manchester(3408), in 12/1998, being one of ten diverted for services to the expanding Trafford Centre, however it would later be transferred to Leeds. It is seen here exiting St. Petersgate(sic), onto A6 Wellington Road South, when operating the lengthy 22 Stockport - Trafford Centre - Bolton service in 06/2006. Making the left hand turn is Stagecoach Manchester 42014, R514YWC, a Plaxton Beaver bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario O 814D. This was new to Stagecoach SELKENT(MB14), in 11/1997. This Stockport based Merc. is operating local 309 Adswood/Cheadle circular. It would later be acquired by the unusually named Speedwellbus from nearby Hyde.
The camera being a Pentax MZ-M with the film being a Fujichrome Colourslide.
I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 2006.
First - 30245 S661NUG - Volvo Olympian OLY-56 YV3NA - Alexander Royale
Despite it Leeds registration plate, this smart, by First standards, Volvo Olympian was new to First Manchester(3408), in 12/1998, being one of ten diverted for services to the expanding Trafford Centre, however it would later be transferred to Leeds. It is seen here exiting St. Petersgate(sic), onto A6 Wellington Road South, when operating the lengthy 22 Stockport - Trafford Centre - Bolton service in 06/2006. Making the left hand turn is Stagecoach Manchester 42014, R514YWC, a Plaxton Beaver bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario O 814D. This was new to Stagecoach SELKENT(MB14), in 11/1997. This Stockport based Merc. is operating local 309 Adswood/Cheadle circular. It would later be acquired by the unusually named Speedwellbus from nearby Hyde.
The camera being a Pentax MZ-M with the film being a Fujichrome Colourslide.
I would request, as with all my photos, that they are not copied or downloaded in any way, shape or form. © Peter Steel 2006.