Preserved GM Buses - 3253 C253FRJ - Leyland Olympian ONLXB/1R - Northern Counties
New to Greater Manchester PTE, in 07/1986, this former GM Buses 'Express' Olympian was last in Wigan Corporation livery, as a nod to former Greater Manchester PTE 3303, F303DRJ which carried Wigan livery in service in First Manchester days as a representative of the former municipal. 3253 also was fitted with bus seats on the upper deck at one time, however after a full and excellent restoration by the Wigan Transport Trust it is now in as delivered condition. It is seen here looking smart on display at Hooton Park Bus Running & Aviation Day, Ellesmere Port, on 11/08/2024. © Peter Steel 2024.
Preserved GM Buses - 3253 C253FRJ - Leyland Olympian ONLXB/1R - Northern Counties
New to Greater Manchester PTE, in 07/1986, this former GM Buses 'Express' Olympian was last in Wigan Corporation livery, as a nod to former Greater Manchester PTE 3303, F303DRJ which carried Wigan livery in service in First Manchester days as a representative of the former municipal. 3253 also was fitted with bus seats on the upper deck at one time, however after a full and excellent restoration by the Wigan Transport Trust it is now in as delivered condition. It is seen here looking smart on display at Hooton Park Bus Running & Aviation Day, Ellesmere Port, on 11/08/2024. © Peter Steel 2024.