Leyland Olympian Exports - The worlds only site totally dedicated to export production Leyland Olympian buses. http://megabus.fotopic.net/ 30 rows en-gb 60 From Happy Valley to Prestbury Park http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1474311.html A selection of the former CTB 11M Olympians on racecourse specials in Cheltenham. Happy Valley is the largest and most famous racecourse in Hong Kong and the CTB fleet would have passed there many, many times during their HK careers. Prestbury Park is the racecourse in Cheltenham, home of one of the UK's biggest racing festivals. Thursday 13 March 2008: A selection of the former CTB 11M Olympians on racecourse specials in Cheltenham. Happy Valley is the largest and most famous racecourse in Hong Kong and the CTB fleet would have passed there many, many times during their HK careers. Prestbury Park is the racecourse in Cheltenham, home of one of the UK's biggest racing festivals.

13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13629 waits in Queens Road before pulling into the railway station forecourt. 13646 H463EJR (ex CTB 153, ET2205) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13646 loads up with passengers at the railway station. 13652 H462EJR (ex CTB 162, ET1746) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13652 waits in the queue in Queens Road prior to another run to the racecourse. 13609 J701HMY (ex CTB 166, EW8656) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13609 waits in Queens Road before pulling into the station for another load of race-goers. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13634 waits patiently to work another shuttle to the racecourse. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13620 rests in Queens Road prior to carrying another capacity load to Prestbury Park. 13631 H492LNA (ex CTB 151, ET1989) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13631 loads up passengers at the railway station after the arrival of a busy train full of race-goers. 13635 H735KDY (ex CTB 142, ET1026) at the 2006 festival meeting. 13635 waits on the railway station forecourt prior to working another shuttle to the racecourse. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) at the 2008 festival meeting. 13611 didn't perform in Devon in this livery, but is captured loading up at the railway station on a racecourse bound run. 13627 HIL8410 (ex CTB 156, ET623) at the 2008 festival meeting. 13627 is captured in the railway station car park prior to moving ahead to load up passengers. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) at the 2008 festival meeting. 13634 is seen in the station car park waiting the next trip to the racecourse. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) at the 2008 festival meeting. 13601 is seen in Pitville St waiting to work a town centre-racecourse shuttle. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) at the 2008 meeting. 13601 is captured leaving the racecourse after dropping off passengers. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) at the 2008 festival meeting. 13620 is seen leaving the racecourse after dropping off passengers.

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]]> Thu Mar 13 2008 Jace and Dan's Bus! http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1389263.html CTB 113 (now 13640) has been adopted as the 'pet' machine in the South West Train's fleet. The destination display can show "Jace and Dan's Bus" to show it's status as the favourite bus in the fleet- here it is on the rally circuit. Monday 15 October 2007: CTB 113 (now 13640) has been adopted as the 'pet' machine in the South West Train's fleet. The destination display can show "Jace and Dan's Bus" to show it's status as the favourite bus in the fleet- here it is on the rally circuit.

13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) is posed for the camera at the Alton Rally on 16/07/2006. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) met up with fellow CTB machine 105 at the Alton rally on 16/07/2006. This has become the 'pet' machine in the SWT fleet and is the subject of a CNML model. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) displayed its identity on the destination screen in this posed shot at the Shoreham Rally on 30/07/2006. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) at Showbus 2007. The start of the day; 13640 picks up the rest of the passengers for the trip at Portsmouth Depot. 13640 patiently waits to join the ferry at Portsmouth on 14/10/2007, the Spinnaker Tower in the background confirms the location! 13640 makes it overseas- well the Isle of Wight anyway! The sight of a tri-axle Olympian (on 14/10/2007) in Fishbourne isn't an everyday scene. 13640 poses in the glorious sunshine at the Isle of Wight bus museum on Newport Quay, 14/10/2007. Before coming home from the Isle of Wight rally on 14/10/2007 13640 made a short visit to Ryde, it is captured here gazing across from Ryde Bus Station to the mainland. 13640 carefully leaves the St Cecilia after its crossing from Portsmouth on 14/10/2007.

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]]> Mon Oct 15 2007 Stagecoach (excl megabus and Magic Bus livery) http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1310424.html This collection is for the Stagecoach owned CTB 11M Olympians after they left the megabus and Magic Bus fleets. Saturday 23 June 2007: This collection is for the Stagecoach owned CTB 11M Olympians after they left the megabus and Magic Bus fleets.

13644 G278YRJ (ex CTB 115, EF9671) is one of the four in the dedicated GreenBus.Org livery for schools work in Birmingham. The Olympian is captured at Frankley services during its daytime layover. 13650 H627LNA (ex CTB 160, ET1190) is now in the Stagecoach Midland Red fleet and is painted in the GreenBus.Org livery for schools duties in Birmingham. These buses are parked at Frankley services on the M5 during the day between workings. 13638 F265LSA (ex CTB 111, EF1523) speeds along very close to Stagecoach's Perth HQ. Apart from a short run into Perth from Inveralmond Depot on the 4 this bus only works schools services. Not in corporate livery but an interesting record shot; from left to right 13622, 13631, 13613 and 13621 are all seen stored at Exeter depot on 23/06/2007, all four are VOR and have no operators discs. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) arrives at Exeter Bus Station some 56 minutes behind schedule with the 1255 Paignton to Exeter X46. This bus is one three CTB Olympians based at Torquay to work the X46 route. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) is seen at Torquay Strand after just being taken out of service part way through working the heavily delayed 1430 Exeter to Paignton X46. 13627 HIL8410 (ex CTB 156, ET623) is captured racing back to Torquay depot after working the 1710 from Exeter to Paignton on the X46 on 17/07/2007. 13647 H606LNA (ex CTB 154, EV3020) is now part of the Leamington based Green Bus Co school fleet, this Olympian is seen at Frankley services on the M5. 13602 WLT416 (ex CTB 136, ER9289) was repainted to act as a waiting room during the experimental 13638 F265LSA (ex CTB 111, EF1523) has seen practically no use in the UK whatsover- it didn't enter the megabus fleet until after other types had taken over most duties and was more recently used as a static waiting room in Kirkcaldy during the experimental ForthFast Hovercraft operation. 13612 J938MHC (ex CTB 173, EW9757) was one of two CTB 11M Olympians parked in the closed Kirkcaldy depot as a static waiting room during an experimental Hovercraft operation; this was the best shot possible in its awkward position. 13627 HIL8410 (ex CTB 156, ET623) races along Torquay Sea Front whilst working the 1505 X46 to Exeter on 28/08/2007. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) is seen nearing Torquay Sea Front whilst arriving on the 1430 X46 from Exeter on 28/08/07. 13627 HIL8410 (ex CTB 156, ET623) powers away from the stop after changing over captains outside Torquay Depot on the 1430 Exeter-Torquay on 04/09/2007. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) was never used by Torquay Depot and just stands in thier depot in its immaculate Stagecoach livery- what a waste. 13638 F265LSA (ex CTB 111, EF1523) is now in Stagecoach corporate livery and based in Perth. After a short spell providing much needed extra capacity on the 15 to St Fillans this machine is now downrated to a school bus without a ticket machine. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) was remarkably pressed into service by Stagecoach Swindon on 18/03/2008 and was used on the prime 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) pauses in Devizes whilst working for Stagecoach Swindon on 19/03/2008 on the prime 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) is seen loading up in Trowbridge prior to another run on the 49 to Swindon during its very brief loan to cover for unavailable Tridents. 13627 HIL8410 (ex CTB 156, ET623) loads up in Cheltenham prior to working the 1525 route 46 to Stroud and Nailsworth on 26/03/2008. 13627 was being used by Stroud following it's appearance for the Cheltenham races two weeks previously, it was too much trouble to reprogramme the destination screen so a handwritten route number in the window was provided. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) is captured in Stroud Merrywalks on 31/03/2008 about to work a schools duty. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) pauses in Forest Green before working the 93 to Gloucester on 03/04/2008. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) is captured during its short spell working from Stroud depot; this is the Forest Green end of the main double deck routes 46/93. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) loads up in Cheltenham whilst working the 1425 46 to Forest Green on 04/04/2008. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) pauses in Nailsworth Bus Station on 04/04/2008. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) is captured outside Chesterfield station after working an East Midlands Trains replacement service from Nottingham. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) waits in Cheltenham before working the 94 to Gloucester on 28/04/2008. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) prepares to draw around to the stop ready to load up for the journey to Norwich on 14/06/2008. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) is seen at Norwich after working the East Midlands Trains strike replacment from Nottingham on 14/06/2008. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) is captured outside Peterborough Station whilst working the 1657 Norwich to Nottingham railway strike replacement service on 14/06/2008. 13617 WLT794 (ex CTB 130, ER1374) rests in Aberdeen Bus Station between trips on the Buchan Link services. 13625 WLT439 (ex CTB 145, ES4877) is captured moving into position at Aberdeen Bus Station- sadly the use of these wonderful buses on the Buchan Link workings is reduced by the influx of rubbish like the heap seen beside it. 13625 WLT439 (ex CTB 145, ES4877) shows off its nearside whilst waiting access to the stance prior to working the 224 to Kintore. In Scotland the bus station bays have always been called stances!

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]]> Sat Jun 23 2007 SBS Transit Part One http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1232894.html SBS Transit Leyland Olympians captured at work in March 2007. This batch of 200 made up most of the final Leyland vehicles ever built and SBS9168S is the VERY final Leyland bus manufactured. Saturday 17 March 2007: SBS Transit Leyland Olympians captured at work in March 2007. This batch of 200 made up most of the final Leyland vehicles ever built and SBS9168S is the VERY final Leyland bus manufactured.

SBS9024Z is seen in Jurong West St 63 whilst heading into Boon Lay on the 179. SBS9191Z is seen working the 22, a route which often produces Leyland Olympians. SBS9173B takes a break at Tampines between workings on the 72. SBS9167U leaves Tampines with the 31 to Toa Payoh. SBS9079R - you wait for ages then two come along at once! This is one of the many buses that advertise SBS Transit and bear the slogan SBS9114Y is captured in Jurong East almost at the end of its run on the 143 from Toa Payoh. SBS9158X works a Marina Centre bound 97 along the Ayer Rajah Expressway. SBS9155D rests at Jurong East Interchange between workings on the 97. SBS9019P is captured at work on the busy Jurong East to Toa Payoh 143 route. SBS9168S hides in the middle of the batch but holds major historical importance. This bus is chassis number ON21080 and was the LAST ever Leyland to be built bringing the curtain down on thousands of vehicles supplied to operators in the UK and across the world. Now based at Ang Mo Kio and on its regular run on the 25 to Bedok this bus above all others deserves to survive after its life with SBS Transit is over. SBS9037L is captured in Hougang Avenue 3 working a Yio Chu Kang bound 72. SBS9008X is captured in action working the 72 towards Yio Chu Kang, the bus is captured pulling away from the stop outside Hougang Interchange. SBS9085Y speeds along with a Toa Payoh bound 143. SBS9137G is seen leaving Yio Chu Kang on the 70. SBS9199C ends up the selection with this night shot taken at Bedok as it loads up passengers before working the 168. SBS9197H looks smart as it picks up passengers in Hougang whilst working the 161. SBS9192X is parked in Hougang Interchange waiting to leave for Woodlands on the 161. SBS9011K sweeps around Jurong East Interchange after just arriving on the 143, this route is mainly operated by Leyland Olympians. SBS9012H shows off its Casio advert as it makes its way into the parking area at Jurong East Interchange. SBS9105Z loads up passengers at Juroung East before working the 97 back to Jurong via the Marina Centre. SBS9119J is captured at Jurong East Interchange on the 143. SBS9076Z is driven by one of the typically friendly bus captains who often slow down to allow their photos to be taken! SBS9056G loads up passengers at Nayang Technical University, home of the busiest Leyland Olympian route in the world- 179 to Boon Lay. SBS9049C is photographed at the NTU whilst working the very busy 179 route to Boon Lay. SBS9065E is one of the 18 Leyland Olympians allocated to the busy student route 179 from Boon lay to the NTU. SBS9062M is captured in the chaos of rush hour Boon Lay- the 179 and 199 routes are great for seeing SBS Olympians in fleet livery as opposed to the many adverts carried by buses scheduled to work trunk routes into the central areas. SBS9136J is seen on Marine Parade Road with another Leyland Olympian working the 197 pulling in behind it. SBS9183Y stands on the Paya Lebar Road whilst working the 70- I was about to take shelter as the large black cloud was about to deliver a typical Singaporian tropical rainstorm. SBS9101J pauses under a dramatic sky on the Paya Lebar Road whilst working a Tampines bound 22. SBS9117P romps along Yung Ho Road working the 98- quite a few of my photos are taken here as it was a good length of ride from either Boon lay or Jurong East on the 30, 98, 143, 154 and 246 routes. SBS9060T makes a fine sight as it powers along Yung Ho Road with a Jurong East bound working on the 98. SBS9116S pulls into the stop on Yung Ho Road whilst heading to Boon Lay on the 30. SBS9131Y sweeps around Boon Lay interchange after arriving on the 179 from the NTU. SBS9077X demonstrates one of my pet hates with SBS Transit, advertising that covers large sections of the windows including the upper deck windscreen- these make enjoying the scenery or just locating your stop quite hard at times. SBS9162H hurries out of the temporary Boon Lay Interchange on the 179. SBS9140X is one of the many buses dedicated to the 179, however at peak times some of these buses cross over onto the 242 to provide extra capacity on that busy feeder route. SBS9070P rests at Bedok before another run to Woodlands on the 168- no walking in the bus park though! SBS9145H rests at Bedok between duties on the 168 to Woodlands, a route which includes much fast running along the Seletar Expressway up to Woodlands which is near the Malasian border. SBS9026T is parked at Bedok Interchange between workings on the 168 to Woodlands. SBS9048E leaves Bedok Interchange on the 30 which will take it via the East Coast Parkway to Boon Lay via Harbour Front- a route which permits some excellent views across Marina Bay. SBS9182A leaves Bedok with the 25 to Ang Mo Kio. SBS9166Y is captured at work on the 28- never get this route if you are in a hurry as it goes the long way around!! SBS9148A moves into position at Ang Mo Kio Interchange where the Olympian worked 22, 25, 133 and 166 all terminate. SBs9153J shows the rear view of this batch- the Volvo Olympians have one single grille for the air-con equipment and later examples omit the emergency exit and rear window.

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]]> Sat Mar 17 2007 SBS Transit Part Two http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1232832.html SBS Transit's Leyland Olympians captured at work in November 2009. Saturday 17 March 2007: SBS Transit's Leyland Olympians captured at work in November 2009.

SBS9036P is captured a short distance into its run from Boon Lay to Toa Payoh on the 157, this bus is one of many to still wear adverts across the upper deck windscreen despite SBS Transit promising to keep these windows clear of adverts. SBS9001P is captured on Eunos Link working service 8 from Tampines to Toa Payoh. SBS9181C advertises the 'speak good english' campaign whilst working the 25 from Bedok to Ang Mo Kio. SBS9008X pauses on Bedok Reservoir Road whilst working the loop service 60. SBS9170J is one of the many Leyland Olympians which can be found on the 22 between Ang Mo Kio and Tampines. SBS9011K is captured in Orchard whilst working a Toa Payoh bound service 143- this route still had some Leyland Olympians working on it in November 2009 despite it being a wheelchair accessible route. SBS9130A is one of the 200 Leyland Olympians with Alexander Royale bodywork supplied to Singapore Bus Services in 1993/1994. SBS9010M is seen on Yung Ho Road whilst working a Boon Lay bound service 30. SBS9030E is captured at work on the 98M, the 98 group of routes from Jurong East is still one of the best places to find Leyland Olympians in Singapore. SBS9168S- this bus is the very last Leyland bus anywhere in the world. After a life of hard work from Ang Mo Kio depot it's now in semi-retirement on a low milage peak-hours only working from Soon Lee on the 182M to Tuas. SBS9049C moves into a parking position at the Boon Lay Temporary Interchange between duties on the 174. The new interchange was nearing completion in November 2009 so scenes like this will soon be history as the new interchange is located underneath a building. SBS9068Y gets stuck in the bus-jam at Boon Lay whilst looking for a space between workings on the 243- one of SBS Transit's bus captains can be seen returning to his vehicle. SBS9132U wears an all-over advert for Drypers nappies and is seen at work on service 154. SBS9115U is cpatured in Jurong West Avenue 1 working the 98. SBS9080K is caught leaving Boon Lay on the 249- this route to Jalan Samulun is normally worked by the non air-con Volvo Olympians which dominate the Jurong Industrial routes SBS9129E is seen leaving Boon Lay on its way across the Island to Eunos on the 154 service. SBS9147C is captured in low light whilst working a 157 from Boon Lay to Toa Payoh. SBS9198E is captured on the Bedok Reservoir Road working an 8 towards Toa Payoh. SBS9165A is seen at Hougang Interchange at night prior to working the 2313 to Jurong East on Saturday 7th November 2009. SBS9052S sweeps around from Nicoll Highway into Raffles Boulevard whilst working a service 97 which loops around the Marina Centre before heading back via the Harbourfront and the AYE to Jurong. SBS9003J is seen at North Buona Vista terminal between trips on the 185. SBS9082E is captured on Jurong West Avenue 1 whilst working a 98 service. SBS9189G is caught on camera at Pasir Ris interchange after arrival on the normally single deck operated 58 service from Bishan. SBS9085Y is one of the many buses in Singapore advertising Tiger Beer- this one works the 88 from Pasir Ris to Toa Payoh via Hougang, where this photo was taken. SBS9110H is one of the many SBS Transit Leyland Olympians that works the 98 from Jurong East to Jurong Pier Road. SBS9160M is the only double decker allocated to service 186 Shenton Way to St Michaels, and this bus is seen on Thomson Road in glorious sunshine. SBS9127K is captured arriving at Jurong East Interchange- this area was part of a major contruction project to extend the MRT system in 2009. SBS9026T stops on the Paya Lebar road whilst heading to Tampines on the 28. SBS9182X is seen pulling into a stop on the Paya Lebar Road whilst working a Tampines bound 22.

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]]> Sat Mar 17 2007 Left hand drive Olympians http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1150470.html This section contains a variety of left hand drive Olympians; between them they have served San Francisco, Seattle, Portugal, Bagdad, Gibraltar and Egypt! Friday 1 December 2006: This section contains a variety of left hand drive Olympians; between them they have served San Francisco, Seattle, Portugal, Bagdad, Gibraltar and Egypt!

This is the upper deck on B45-06 looking back. This is the offside shot of the unique left hand drive prototype Olympian, now G77960 (fleetnumber 2) in the Calypso, Gibraltar fleet. This is the lower deck on B45-06 looking forwards. Route 10 is the only route operated by Calypso, Gibraltar who are the proud owners of Leyland B45-06, the only left hand drive left in service in Europe. Calypso of Gibraltar G77960 sweeps into the terminus near the city centre, showing off its door layout to good effect. G77960, the Leyland B45 (Olympian prototype) is captured waiting to depart from the Air Terminal with another trip into the City Centre on the 10. Built as a Leyland vehicles left hand drive demonstrator ON73 returned to the UK after a spell which saw it used in Portugal and Egypt. It was re-registered to NEC828X and ran for a number of years as the Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 41 (61605) A55037X pauses at the stop near Pike Place, this bus is now the only operational closed top Olympian in the USA. This bus was new to San Francisco as 605, and has chassis no 10083 Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 41 (61605) A55037X is captured from the rear whilst stopped in Pike Street. There are four of these ECW bodied Leyland Olympians in the Seattle based Gray Line fleet although No 42 (A55038X, chassis ON10085, new as San Francisco 607) has now sadly been canibalised due to the difficulty in obtaining spare parts for these vehicles over in the USA. Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 41 (61605) A55037X shows off its door side as it crosses the junction between Pike and 2nd whilst working the Seattle Tour. This bus was new to San Francisco as 605, and has chassis no 10083 Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 41 (61605) A55037X is seen at Pier 66 on the waterfront, note the steaming sewer lid just ahead of the bus- we are not sure what actually causes this USA phenomenon! This bus was new to San Francisco as 605, and has chassis no 10083. Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 41 (61605) A55037X is seen at Pioneer Square whilst working the Seattle Tour. The friendly driver waving is Howard, who was kind enough to help us sort out our visit to the depot on the first day of our visit. This bus was new to San Francisco as 605, and has chassis no 10083 Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 40 A55036X is seen in the Gray Line Depot in Seattle. During our trip to the US we encountered so many really friendly people, and none more so than the manager of the tour operation who took an hour from his busy schedule to accomodate our visit to the depot. This bus was new to San Francisco as 604, and has chassis no 10082. Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 37 A02652S is at the stop on the waterfront outside Pier 55. This bus was new to San Francisco as 601, and has chassis no 10079. Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 40 A55036X rolls along the waterfront approaching Pier 55. This bus was new to San Francisco as 604, and has chassis no 10082. Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 37 A02652S is at the stop outside the Sheraton Hotel at the start of the tour route. This bus was new to San Francisco as 601, and has chassis no 10079. Gray Line, Seattle Leyland Olympian 40 A55036X is captured near the Seattle Space Needle. This bus was new to San Francisco as 604, and has chassis no 10082.

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 CTB Olympians in the UK (excl Stagecoach) http://megabus.fotopic.net/c1093565.html 10 CTB Olympians operated in the UK apart from the examples imported by Stagecoach, 206/207/227 with Wardle, 341 with Mulley of Ixworth, 345 with Plaza, Erdington (pictured with Roadliner, Poole), 378/385 with Herberts, Bedford (not pictured), 381/387 with Stephensons, Essex and 386 with Weardale (not pictured). Monday 25 September 2006: 10 CTB Olympians operated in the UK apart from the examples imported by Stagecoach, 206/207/227 with Wardle, 341 with Mulley of Ixworth, 345 with Plaza, Erdington (pictured with Roadliner, Poole), 378/385 with Herberts, Bedford (not pictured), 381/387 with Stephensons, Essex and 386 with Weardale (not pictured).

CTB 207 (FS6695) is now K347OFM in the fleet of Wardle, Stoke-on-Trent. This well kept Olympian is seen after just completing a run to Stone during the 2006 Potteries Omnibus Preservation Society event at Wedgewood. Two of the Wardle, Norton trio of ex CTB Olympians pose together at the superb Potteries Rally on 14/05/2006. CTB 206 (FS7207) is now K345OFM in the fleet of Wardle, Norton, Stoke-On-Trent. Is is captured here at the excellent POPS rally on 14/04/2006. CTB 176 (EW9231) J167UNH is now repainted in this very bright orange livery by Mulley, Ixworth. It is captured working a schools service from Bury St Edmunds to Haverhill in October 2008. CTB 207 (FS6695) is now K347OFM in the fleet of Wardle, Stoke-on-Trent, the trio of CTB 10.4M buses still earn their keep on school contracts and as seen here on shuttle services to the football stadium on days when Stoke FC are playing at home. CTB 122 and 341 (EL7976) was G374FWC in the fleet of On-A-Mission Coaches, Soulbury and is seen in October 2006 at Northampton. This UNIQUE Olympian was delivered in May 1990 as one of the batch of 11M Olympian coaches- it was then seriously damaged in the fire on Christmas Day 1992. The chassis was lengthened to 12M and a new body was produced and the bus became 341. CTB 122 and 341 (EL7976) shows off interior number three! CTB EL7976 started life as a 94 seat coach, then in 1993 was rebuilt and extended to a 110 seat, 12M dual door bus. It is now fully refurbished, and is back down to a single door layout (CH55/45F) for its third life in the UK. CTB 122 and 341 (EL7976) was On A Mission Coaches G374FWC and is seen at Milton Keynes Station whilst working a rail replacement for Silverlink on 29/10/2006, this bus has since been sold to Mulley, Ixworth, Suffolk. CTB 122 and 341 (EL7976) G374FWC was first used in the UK by On A Mission Coaches, based in Soulbury, Bucks. CTB 345 (FR2618) ran as K134KNO for a while in is captured at Havant in the short lived Shamrock of Poole livery- this bus was never used by Shamrock and was snapped up by Roadliner, Poole. This is the inside of CTB 345 in its early UK condition. The air con no longer runs right to the back of the bus, the rear section has a single, higher raised level and the seats have all been replaced with brand new ones featuring three-point belts. Since this photo was taken carpets have been added. CTB 345 (FR2618) has now started its second life in the UK with Roadliner, Poole and is registered K134KNO. It was to have gone to rival Poole independant Shamrock (and is seen here in Shamrock livery) but was not required by Shamrock so was sold on before it was used. CTB 206 (FS7207) is now K345OFM in the fleet of three ex CTB Olympians with Wardle, Norton, Stoke-On-Trent. Is is seen here at the POPS rally on 20/05/2007. CTB 207 (FS6695) is now K347OFM in the fleet of Wardle, Stoke-on-Trent and is photographed in their depot yard. CTB 227 (FS3214) is now K346OFM in the Wardle, Stoke-on-Trent fleet. This is one of the trio of CTB 10.4M Olympians that are in that fleet, and is captured in the depot next to the former CTB 207. CTB 345 (FR2618) passed very quickly from Shamrock of Poole into the fleet of Roadliner, Poole who have registered it K155ELF, the CTB 345 (FR2618) is part of the Roadliner, Poole and has been re-registered K155ELF. It should soon be repainted out of this Roadliner branded Shamrock livery into the green and black scheme seen on the adjacent minibus. CTB 345 (FR2618) is an immaculatly presented member of the Roadliner, Poole fleet and is seen on display at the Showbus Rally on 16/09/2007. This is a close up of Roadliner, Poole's Olympian- the former CTB 345. As can be seen, this bus is named CTB 122 and 341 (EL7976) is now owned by Mulley, Ixworth where it has been re-registered BIG6885 and is seen at Showbus 2007. This Olympian was registered G374FWC during its first year in the UK when it was operated by On A Mission Coaches, Soulbury. This UNIQUE Olympian was delivered in May 1990 as one of the batch of 11M Olympian coaches- it was then seriously damaged in the fire on Christmas Day 1992. The chassis was lengthened to 12M and a new body was produced and the bus became 341. CTB 345 (FR2618) rests at Rownham services after taking Portsmouth FC fans to the semi final at Wembley. CTB 345 (FR2618) was a welcome sight at the Brijan Rally in Botley on 13/04/2008. CTB 345 (FR2618) looks magnificent as it arrives at the Southampton Rally on 08/06/2008. CTB 345 (FR2618) puts all the London relics to shame and demonstrates how civilised mass transportation should be! This shot was taken in the glorious sunshine at the Southampton rally on 08/06/2008. CTB 139 (ES2467) SJI4558 is now in the fleet of tiny independant operator Sun Fun, Earith, Cambridgeshire. Still wearing Magic Bus blue CTB 139 is seen in Cambridge about to work a rail replacement journey to Royston. CTB 139 (ES2467) SJI4558 now works for Sun Fun, Cambridgeshire and is captured working a Cambridge to Royston rail replacment. CTB 144 (ES7623) H493LNA still wears the old over plain blue livery from it's Manchester days although it is now owned by Florida, Halstead. CTB 206 (FS7207) is now K345OFM in the fleet of three ex CTB Olympians with Wardle, Norton, Stoke-On-Trent. It is seen drawing into position to work the shuttle to Stoke FC's stadium on 31/01/2009. CTB 227 (FS3214) is now K346OFM in the Wardle, Stoke-on-Trent fleet. This bus is captured working in Stoke on the Brittannia Stadium service operated on Stoke FC matchdays. CTB 175 (EW8584) J166UNH is now operated by Z&S International, Aylesbury and retains Stagecoach Magic Bus livery. It is captured here at Chelmsford on a rail reaplcement service for National Express East Anglia. CTB 175 (EW8584) J166UNH is now operated by Z&S International, Aylesbury and is seen at Marks Tey on a rail reaplcement service for National Express East Anglian CTB 381 (FS6392) is now registered L808SNO and numbered 998 in the fleet of Stephensons, Essex. The bus was supplied to Fargo, Witham and this company was taken over by Stephensons. CTB 387 (FS4861) was imported by Ensign Bus and was prepared for service with Kinch, Minety who rejected it due to a long delay and defects upon collection. It was then sold to Fargo, Witham and was registered L762SNO, this operator was taken over by Stephensons who have numbered it 992. CTB 112 (EF3592) H604LNA is now operated by Mulley, Ixworth. It is seen in Bury St Edmunds after arrival from Haverhill on the 0750 service 945 on 15/09/2009. CTB 176 (EW9231) J167UNH is captured in Bury St Edmunds where it can usually be found at around 0845 and 1535. CTB 176 (EW9231) J167UNH is captured in Lakenheath after arriving on the 955 service from Bury St Edmunds. Clearly Mulley don't have a device to reprogramme the fully functioning destination screen which is normally just switched off.

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]]> Mon Sep 25 2006 KMB Part 2 - more S3BL's http://megabus.fotopic.net/c915765.html Another selection from the KMB S3BL Class of Olympians between S3BL373-S3BL420 Friday 7 April 2006: Another selection from the KMB S3BL Class of Olympians between S3BL373-S3BL420

S3BL373 EH2688 is seen at Kowloon City Ferry Pier before working the 41 to Cheung Ching. S3BL418 FB8886 is seen in the Tai Wai area heading towrds Island Harbourview on the 87B. S3BL380 EH3350 waits at Mei Foo before heading towards Kowloon City Ferry on the 6D. S3BL378 EH3012 speeds along the Cheung Sha Wan Road working a 42 to Cheung Ching. S3BL416 FB8617 loads up passengers in City One Shatin whilst working the 80K to Sun Chui. S3BL410 FA9288 Shatin Prince of Wales Hospital S3BL412 FB4748 Shatin KCR Station S3BL375 EH2765 Shueng Shui S3BL420 FB9469 Mei Foo S3BL408 FA8930 Mei Foo S3BL386 EH8911 Sham Shui Po. S3BL390 EH9592 Ma Tau Wai S3BL387 EH9067 Shing Tak. S3BL387 EH9067 Star Ferry S3BL405 EU5923 Mei Foo S3BL417 FB8663 Chung Nga S3BL374 EH2736 Mei Foo S3BL388 EH9097 Mei Foo S3BL382 EH4145 China Ferry Terminal S3BL373 EH2688 Kwai Hing S3BL394 EJ3115 Kwun Tong

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]]> Fri Apr 7 2006 KMB Part 3 - S3BL421-470 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c915737.html Due to poor early public acceptance of air-con buses KMB changed their policy and ordered this final batch of 50 Leyland Olympians to the non a/c specification. Friday 7 April 2006: Due to poor early public acceptance of air-con buses KMB changed their policy and ordered this final batch of 50 Leyland Olympians to the non a/c specification.

S3BL421 FP6583 is seen in Shueng Shui bus terminus working a 70 to Jordan, via Tai Po. S3BL422 FP8167 Shueng Shui. S3BL430 FU5476 stands at Kowloon Tong MTR waiting to work the 88M to Hin Keng. S3BL468 FY8389 Tsuen Wan West. S3BL452 FV5668 is seen at Kowloon Tong before heading to Sun Tin Wai on the 81M. S3BL454 FV6105 Shatin Prince of Wales Hospital. S3BL426 FT7111 Tsuen Wan West. S3BL432 FU5593 Sun Tin Wai. S3BL452 FV5668 Shatin KCR Station. S3BL457 FV7258 Tai Po Industrial Estate. S3BL436 FU7902 Olympic. S3Bl458 FV7886 Island Harbourview. S3BL434 FU8336 Cheung Sha Wan. S3BL455 FV6212 Mei Foo. S3BL448 FV5004 Ngau Tau Kok. S3BL429 FU4794 Tuen Mun. S3BL451 FV5579 Mei Foo. S3BL427 FT8575 Kwun Tong.

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]]> Fri Apr 7 2006 Citybus Hong Kong 330-350 and ex CLP http://megabus.fotopic.net/c914824.html A selection of images of the CTB 12M coaches and the first few 12M buses. Thursday 6 April 2006: A selection of images of the CTB 12M coaches and the first few 12M buses.

Before export to Hong Kong CTB 331 (FK5095) ran for a few weeks in the UK as J248WWK. The bus was trialled in London, and is seen here in Catford on the 180. Photo; R Martin. 312 (FC7233) was originally a China Light and Power machine. During its last few weeks of Hong Kong action it is seen at City One Shatin. 312 (FC7233) stands in Man Kwong St before working the 88R to City One Shatin. This is one of three ex China Light and Power machines in the CTB fleet. 337 (FG5912) waits its next turn of duty at City One Shatin. 331 (FK5095) is captured at City One Shatin during March 2006. 331 (FK5095) was the Olympian which ran in London on demonstration before delivery to Citybus as J248WWK. This picture has a special memory for me; I'd just managed to persuade the controller at City One Shatin to swap this bus into service so I could enjoy a ride on it; it had been sitting spare all afternoon! 343 (FR3093) is photographed in the rain at the large CTB parking area close to Macau Ferry. 340 (FK5226) rests at City One Shatin prior to working an 88R express to Central. 334 (FG4976) is seen at Kowloon Tong prior to working a 62R to City One Shatin. 333 (FG4101) rests in the gloom of China HK City prior to working a 904R to KV (Lockwood). 338 (FG5350) is photographed at China HK City awaiting departure to Tin Shui Wai (Kingswood Villas).. 347 (FR2763) is parked at North Point bus station. 342 (FR2937) is at the North Point bus station waiting to work the 10 to Kennedy Town. 348 (FR3613) is captured in Wan Chai Road whilst heading towards Happy Valley Upper. 346 (FR3454) displays its advert for Ocean Park whilst waiting at the traffic lights at the foot of Morrison Hill. A rear shot of the first, last and only air-conditioned coach to run in ordinary London Transport service. J248WWK became CTB 331 after ending its short demonstration period in August 1992. Photo; R Martin.

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]]> Thu Apr 6 2006 Citybus Hong Kong 205-238 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c914806.html Citybus purchased these short 10.4M buses to negotaite some of the winding roads on Hong Kong Island. Thursday 6 April 2006: Citybus purchased these short 10.4M buses to negotaite some of the winding roads on Hong Kong Island.

222 (FS3055) waits at the stop near the Macau Ferry Terminal where the 88R to City One Shatin. 224 (FS3026) Kowloon Tong. 215 (FS3166) is seen at Ferry Piers bus terminus waiting to work the 71 to Wong Chuck Hang. 230 (FS7682) is captured heading towards Ap Lei Chau on the 97A despite the unhelpful destination display which shows the old (circa 1993) Citybus logo! 232 (FS4481) is seen in Aberdeen working the 73 from Stanley Prison to Cyberport. I highly recommend this route- the run along the coast via Repulse Bay is spectacular! 235 (FS8420) is captured waiting at traffic lights on Pok Fu Lam Road whilst working a Shek Pai Wan bound 7. 237 (FS6873) is parked at the Rumsey St terminus whilst working the 3B. 225 (FS8209) stands at City One Shatin prior to heading to Central on the 88R. 223 (FS4341) stands at Kowloon Tong MTR on the 62R to City One Shatin. 205 (FG9161) was the first 10.4M tri-axle Olympian and was built on the end of the 11M coach batch. This bus is now retired after ending its days on non-franchised routes. 214 (FS2692) is seen in Pok Fu Lam Road whilst working the 7 to Shek Pai Wan. i'm able to be more precise about the location following an informed viewers comment! 221 (FS6891) stands at City One Shatin. 205/221-225 were working on the non franchised routes during my visit in October 2005. 236 (FS6950) stands at the Lei Tung Estate terminus on Ap Lei Chau Island . The bus is working the short 98 route to Aberdeen. 213 (FS4075) loads up in Aberdeen on a working of the short 98 to Lei Tung. 217 (FS7820) is seen on the Wah Fu Estate working the 73 from Cyberport to Stanley. 233 (FS3544) looks quite plain without advertising whilst serving the Wah Fu Estate on the 73. 238 (FS2847) was the final 'short' Leyland in the batch- this bus is captured working the 73 from Cyberport to Stanley and is seen at Wah Fu. 231 (FS3645) is seen on the Wah Fu Estate working the 73 from Cyberport to Stanley. 218 (FS2678) loads up more passengers heading to Aberdeen and Stanley from the Wah Fu Estate. 216 (FS7159) is captured at the Pokfield Road terminus of the 3B. 226 (FS7274) calls at Aberdeen bus station whilst working the 973 to Stanley. 212 (FS2841) is photographed joining the Pok Fu Lam Road after serving the Wah Fu Estate with a Repulse Bay bound 73.

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]]> Thu Apr 6 2006 Citybus Hong Kong 181-203 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c914770.html More views of the 11M CTB coaches in their home environment Thursday 6 April 2006: More views of the 11M CTB coaches in their home environment

202 (FD8653) stands near the Macau Ferry Terminal at the Hong Kong Island terminus of the 88R service. 198 (FD8530) loads up in Suffolk Road just outside Kowloon Tong MTR whilst working a 62R to City One Shatin. 183 (FC2566) waits at City One Shatin before working the 88R. Its route will take in Tates Cairn Tunnel and the Kwun Tong Bypass before using the Eastern Harbour tunnel to reach the Island Eastern Corridor into Central Hong Kong Island. 190 (FD8372) waits its turn at City One Shatin before working an 88R to Central. The card below the steering wheel also shows service information for the residential routes. 188 (FC6577) rests at one of the best places in the world for Leyland Olympian activity- City One Shatin. 191 (FD7919) is captured in the night time shot at City One Shatin on the 88R, the residential routes generally run right up until midnight. 195 (FD6686) rests at the Tsuan Wan stop on the Castle Peak Rd before working another non-stop run to Kingswood Villas on the 905R. 181 (FB8714) is captured at Sheung Shui KCR station working the 902R to Kingswood Villas. 201 (FD9105) is seen after dark on the 62R at Kowloon Tong. 194 (FD8434) is captured at Kowloon Tong on the 62R to City One Shatin, the blind momentarily showing Lam Tin, which is the 61R destination. 199 (FD9162) heads the line of buses on the 88R at City One Shatin. 182 (FC3084) is captured in this late evening shot at City One Shatin. 184 (FC6490) pauses in Admiralty whilst working the peak hours only 925R to Kingswood Villas, a journey which covers the entire Western edge of Kowloon and takes nearly an hour. 185 (FC5301) loads up at Tseun Wan MTR prior to working the 905R to Kingswood Villas. 193 (FD8109) is at the Man Kwong Street terminus of the 88R waiting to work back to City One Shatin. 203 (FD9084) is the newest Citybus vehicle in the batch which now mostly work for Stagecoach in the UK, 203 is seen at the Sheung Shui stop on the 902R. 198 (FD8530) is captured whilst parked at a rather damp City One Shatin. 192 (FD7206) is seen at the busy City One Shatin bus terminus. 186 (FC4750) was the only bonded glazed 11M CTB Leyland that I didn't manage to travel on during my 2005 visit- I'm happy to report that this was remedied during the 2006 trip! China HK City hosts this machine prior to it working a 904R to Kingswood Villas. 196 (FD8049) waits at City One Shatin for its next run down to Kowloon Tong on the 62R. 200 (FD8677) - sadly since my visit in 2006 the network of non franchised routes to/from Kingswood Villas has ceased. 200 brings back happy memories whilst seen at Tsuen Wan prior to working the 905R back to KV (Chestwood).

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]]> Thu Apr 6 2006 Big Bus Company London ex KMB S3BL's http://megabus.fotopic.net/c910973.html Big Bus Company have imported 22 Leyland Olympians from the KMB fleet for their extensive sightseeing tour of London. These buses generally work the 'Blue' tour route although they can appear on the 'Red' tour route. Sunday 2 April 2006: Big Bus Company have imported 22 Leyland Olympians from the KMB fleet for their extensive sightseeing tour of London. These buses generally work the 'Blue' tour route although they can appear on the 'Red' tour route.

MBO692 D692UGT (ex KMB S3BL240, DW3065) is captured whilst working the Blue route in 2008. MBO90 F90SYE (ex KMB S3BL298, DZ296) is MBO337 E337NUV (ex KMB S3BL247, DW3683) is MBO512 D512UGT (ex KMB S3BL259, DW7274) is MBO514 D514UGT (ex KMB S3BL286, DY9362) is MBO338 E338NUV (ex KMB S3BL261, DW7793) is Oxford Street from the Marble Arch- a lightly loaded MBO336 E336NUV (ex KMB S3BL256, DW4358) is MBO338 E338NUV (ex KMB S3BL261, DW7793) is MBO692 D692UGT (ex KMB S3BL240, DW3065) is MBO354 E354NUV (ex KMB S3BL346, EC6571) is captured at work in Notting Hill on the MBO355 E355NUV (ex KMB S3BL334, EC1647) is captured at the head of the queue of big Bus Olympians at Marble Arch. MBO351 E351NUV (ex KMB S3BL329, EC880) is MBO356 E356NUV (ex KMB S3BL353, EC7483) loads up more passengers outside Paddington on 29/07/2007. MBH358 E358NUV (ex KMB S3BL360, EC8251) is MBO354 E354NUV (ex KMB S3BL346, EC6571) races towards Marble Arch on 29/07/2007. MBH359 E359NUV (ex KMB S3BL331, EC1106) is MBO90 F90SYE (ex KMB S3BL298, DZ296) is MBH360 E360NUV (ex KMB S3BL333, EC1588) is MBH340 E340NUV (ex KMB S3BL278, DY8912) is MBH359 E359NUV (ex KMB S3BL331, EC1106) is MBH357 E357NUV (ex KMB S3BL327, EC625) is seen near London Bridge working the MBO353 E353NUV (ex KMB S3BL361, EC8262) is MBO352 E352NUV (ex KMB S3BL362, EC8476) is captured in Tooley Street outside the London Dungeon. MBO353 E353NUV (ex KMB S3BL361, EC8262) is MBH519 D519UGT (ex KMB S3BL291, DY9758) is MBO690 D690UGT (ex KMB S3BL229, DT8317) is MBO355 E355NUV (ex KMB S3BL334, EC1647) is captured loading up at Victoria. MBH357 E357NUV (ex KMB S3BL327, EC625) is captured working the Blue Tour route near Victoria. MBO527 D527UGT (ex KMB S3BL294, DZ110) is captured at Victoria. MBO525 D525UGT (ex KMB S3BL284, DY9259) is MBO514 D514UGT (ex KMB S3BL286, DY9362) is

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]]> Sun Apr 2 2006 Stagecoach South West Trains Olympians http://megabus.fotopic.net/c887453.html When the trains stop fantastic buses start! Six Stagecoach Olympians are now in a dedicated replacement fleet for sister company South West Trains. Saturday 11 March 2006: When the trains stop fantastic buses start! Six Stagecoach Olympians are now in a dedicated replacement fleet for sister company South West Trains.

13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) is captured at Portsmouth Hard Interchange after arrival on the 1045 megabus.com service from Leeds; use of the ex CTB Olympians on such services is now exceptionally rare. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) looks impressive as it waits to leave Winchester with a SWT replacement service to Alton on 20/01/2008. 13646 H463EJR (ex CTB 153, ET2205) is captured sweeping away from Basingstoke station on 06/02/2009 whilst working a SWT replacement run to Guildford. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) pulls away from Bournemouth Station on 11/03/2006 with the 1200 replacement service to Southampton. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) unloads railway passengers at Bournemouth Station on 11/03/2006. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) is seen at Fareham on 23/04/2006 whilst on a SWT replacement to Portsmouth. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) waits outside Alton station whilst working a SWT replacement to Winchester. 13646 H463EJR (ex CTB 153, ET2205) is captured outside Alton station on 30/04/2006 whilst working a SWT replacement run to Winchester. 13652 H462EJR (ex CTB 162, ET1746) is captured next to SWT livery sister 13629 on 30/04/2006 whilst working a South West Trains service to Alton. 13629, 13634 and 13646 meet up in Winchester on 18/06/2006. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) poses in front of the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on 11/11/2006. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) is the sixth member of the SWT fleet. This Olympian is captured at Portsmouth Harbour station waiting to work the 1817 to Petersfield on 11/11/2006. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) had not received the large luggage racks fitted to the other five SWT Olympians. It is captured at Winchester on 10/12/2006 after working in from Woking. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) stands outside Southampton Central with a non stop working to Bournemouth on 24/03/2007. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) dreams of running right through to Waterloo whilst it waits outside Bournemouth station on 24/03/2007 prior to working to Southampton. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) basks in the sunshine outside Reading station on 06/04/2007 between workings from/to Winchester. 13646 H463EJR (ex CTB 153, ET2205) was working back from Reading to Winchester on 06/04/2007 after developing a fault when this photo stop was arranged on the A33. 13652 H462EJR (ex CTB 162, ET1746) has just reached Winchester with a working from Reading on 07/04/2007. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) pulls away from Reading station whilst working the replacement service to Winchester on 14/04/2007. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) poses in Winchester station car park on 03/06/2007 and specially displaying Lymington Pier for the photograph! 13646 H463EJR (ex CTB 153, ET2205) waits outside Salisbury station on 17/06/2007 whilst working a First Great Western replacement service to Southampton. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) sweeps away from Reading Station after arriving with a Virgin Trains replacement from Basingstoke on 15/09/2007. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) is now a full member of the SWT replacement fleet with their standard luggage and cycle rack installation. It is captured at Alton on 02/12/2007 about to work to Winchester. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) is captured in Chichester on 16/03/2008 prior to working a Southern Railway replacement service to Littlehampton. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) incorrectly displays megabus.com London on the destination screen as it loads up at Basignstoke on 03/05/2008 prior to working to Eastleigh. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) waits outside Eastleigh station on 05/05/2008 whilst working rail replacement operations to Basingstoke. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) os seen at Winchester on 11/05/2008 between rail replacement workings to Alton. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) rests in Winchester before working another trip to Alton on 11/05/2008. 13652 H462EJR (ex CTB 162, ET1746) arrives at Haslemere Station whilst working a rail replacement service from Guildford. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) is seen resting at Brockenhurst station between runs to Southampton. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) is seen at Guildford station on 26/01/2009. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) is captured in Guildford on a gloomy winter afternoon. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) remarkably worked the 1045 Leeds to Portsmouth megabus.com working on 21/04/2009- it's seen here at the stop on Priory Queensway in Birmingham. 13652 H462EJR (ex CTB 162, ET1746) stands outside Weymouth Station between working rail replacement services to Wareham. 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) sweeps around the station forecourt at Weymouth on 31/05/2009, a day which saw the South West Trains fleet reach the very far end of the mainline for the first time. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) reached Weymouth on 07/06/2009 whilst working rail replacement services from Wareham. 13634 411DCD (ex CTB 155, ET1163) is parked outside Guildford station on 04/10/2009. 13640 413DCD (ex CTB 113, EF6118) is captured with its Queen Mary registration outside Guildford station on 04/10/2009. 13652 421DCD (ex CTB 162, ET1746) stands outside Guildford station between workings to Basingstoke on 04/10/2009.

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]]> Sat Mar 11 2006 CLP Olympians in the UK http://megabus.fotopic.net/c854715.html 8 China Light and Power 12M Olympians are now working in the UK, 301 with Cedar Coaches, 304 with Lodge Coaches, 306 with Impact Group, 308 with Patron Travel, 310 with Dons Coaches, 312 with Beestons, 314 with Florida Coaches and 316 with Kinch of Minety. Wednesday 8 February 2006: 8 China Light and Power 12M Olympians are now working in the UK, 301 with Cedar Coaches, 304 with Lodge Coaches, 306 with Impact Group, 308 with Patron Travel, 310 with Dons Coaches, 312 with Beestons, 314 with Florida Coaches and 316 with Kinch of Minety.

CLP 304 (FC1714) was used by Citybus before export to the UK. For its first few weeks in service with Talisman, Great Bromley, Essex it carried full CTB livery with HK adverts on the front and along both sides. The monster is captured at Shenfield on 29/01/2006 on a rail replacement contract. CLP 304 (FC1714) is now J534CEV in the Talisman Coachlines fleet. This shot was taken on 05/02/2006 outside Shenfield station whilst working a rail replacement contract. CLP 314 (FC7328) J590CEV is the sole Olympian in the fleet of Florida Coaches, Halstead. It is captured after dark at Newbury Park on 31/12/2007 CLP 304 (FC1714) is now J534CEV in the fleet of Talisman coaches and is captured just after repaint on 02/04/2006 just after arrival at Enfield on a CLP 306 (FC7431) is now J605CEV in the Talisman Coachlines fleet and is seen on 16/04/2006 just after arrival at Shenfield with a CLP 306 (FC7431) now Talisman, Gt Bromley J605CEV drops off passenegrs outside Marks Tey station on 07/05/2006. CLP 306 (FC7431) J605CEV stands in the car park at Marks Tey station waiting to work back to Ipswich on 07/05/2006. CLP 308 (FC7695) is viewed from the inside of the upper deck; only 308 and 314 retain this later CLP trim in the UK, the others all ran in service with Citybus for a while in Hong Kong and were refurbished to their standard. CLP 308 (FC7695) is now BIG8385 in the small fleet of Patron Travel, Newark, Notts and is captured just about to leave the Meadowhall rally on 10/09/2006. CLP 308 (FC7695) is now in the fleet of Patron Travel and is registered BIG8385. It is captured after just arriving at the Showbus Rally, Duxford on 24/09/2006. CLP 308 (FC7695) is now BIG8385 in the Patron Travel, Newark fleet. This bus was first registered J629CEV by Ensign before the operator changed it to the non age-specific plate. CLP 316 (GE5021) M129BNO is seen parked up at the Showbus rally on 24/09/2006- this is one of a pair of ex CLP Olympians in the Beeston, Hadleigh fleet. CLP 310 (FC8014) is now the superbly presented pride and joy of the Dons, Dunmow fleet. This immaculate machine is captured at the Showbus, 2006 rally- this bus is now registered BIG8728 after only a short spell as J646CEV in the UK. Showbus at its best- CLP 304, CLP 310, CLP 316, CLP 308 and CTB 105 meet up at the 2006 Duxford rally. CLP 304 (FC1714) J534CEV represented the pair of ex CLP Talisman Olympians at Showbus, Duxford 24/09/2006. CLP 316 (GE5021) is the first ex Hong Kong Volvo Olympian imported back into the UK. This bus now works for Beeston, Hadleigh and is registered M129BNO- it is captured here at the Showbus 2006 rally. CLP 306 (FC7431) Talisman of Great Bromely J605CEV pauses outside Manningtree station on 14/01/2007 whilst working a railway replacement to Ipswich. CLP 306 (FC7431) Talisman Olympian CLP 306 (FC7431) J605CEV shows off its completed livery in the car park at Marks Tey station waiting to work back to Ipswich on 14/01/2007. CLP 314 (FC7328) is now J590CEV with Florida Coaches, Halstead. As can be seen from this photo it retains full CLP livery with some wording and logos blanked out. CLP 314 (FC7328) is now with Florida Coaches, Halstead as J590CEV. They very helpfully specially parked this beast to allow this photo to be taken after it arrived back from a school outing to Chessington on June 13th. CLP 304 (FC1714) J534CEV retained its old fleetnumber with Talisman, Gt Bromley. This Olympians is seen whilst unusually employed on Colchester to London Liverpool St Express rail replacement operations on 26/08/2006. CLP 306 (FC7431) J605CEV is seen at Colchester after just arriving from Liverpool St on 26/08/2007. CLP 312 (FC7233) is now working for Beeston, Hadleigh and is registered BIG9871 (after a period as J645CEV) and it is captured at Showbus 2007. CLP 301 (FC1067) is now J697CEV in the fleet of Cedar Coaches, Bedford. CLP 301 (FC1067) is now J697CEV in the fleet of Cedar Coaches, Bedford. This vehicle was helpfully parked away from their crowded depot allowing me to get this photo. CLP 314 (FC7328) J590CEV has now been painted into this very bland all-over white paint-job without any branding or wording anywhere on the vehicle. This Florida Coaches vehicle is seen at Ingatestone on 31/12/2007 CLP 306 (FC7431) J605CEV is captured at Ingatestone on 31/12/2007 whilst working a rail replacement from Newbury Park. This was the first major outing with the new digital destination equipment in operation. CLP 304 (FC1714) J534CEV now displays its destination on an impressive electronic display; it is seen here at Ingatestone on 31/12/2007. CLP 304 (FC1714) J534CEV is captured waiting to work a rail replacement service from Clacton to Colchester on 24/03/2008. CLP 308 (FC7695) is now BIG8385 in the Patron Travel, Nottingham fleet. It is seen at Toddington at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway bus rally on 06/07/2008 complete with trailer. CLP 308 (FC7695) is BIG8385 in the Patron fleet, and is captured leaving the Aston Manor Museum open day and rally on 13/07/2008. CLP 314 (FC7328) J590CEV is seen resting in the yard of Florida, Halstead. CLP 306 (FC7431) J605CEV is captured at Clacton whilst working rail replacement operations. CLP 304 (FC1714) J534CEV is captured waiting to work a rail replacement service from Clacton to Colchester. CLP 304 (FC1714) J534CEV stands outside Newbury Park station between rail replacement workings. CLP 316 (GE5021) is the only ex Hong Kong Volvo Olympian imported back into the UK. This bus now owned by Kinch, Minety. CLP 304 (FC1714) is now in the fleet of Lodge, High Easter. This Olympian was sent to Showbus 2009 where it won the prize for the best ex overseas bus. CLP 304 (FC1714) is now J534CEV and has passed into the immaculate fleet of Lodge, High Easter. It was the only ex Hong Kong Olympian at the 2009 Showbus rally. CLP 316 (GE5021) is the sole tri-axle Volvo Olympian in the UK. This bus now operated by Kinch, Minety.

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]]> Wed Feb 8 2006 Dublin Bus Leyland Olympians http://megabus.fotopic.net/c827383.html Dublin Bus purchased 175 Leyland Olympians with Alexander (Belfast) bodywork and these were delivered between 1990 and 1993. I've now moved all my images of these buses onto my Picasa site, follow the 2nd link "2 My NEW website for newer UK Olympians" to see images of them. Saturday 14 January 2006: Dublin Bus purchased 175 Leyland Olympians with Alexander (Belfast) bodywork and these were delivered between 1990 and 1993. I've now moved all my images of these buses onto my Picasa site, follow the 2nd link "2 My NEW website for newer UK Olympians" to see images of them.

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]]> Sat Jan 14 2006 KMB Part 4 - AL Class http://megabus.fotopic.net/c766384.html A small selection of photos from the KMB AL Class Olympians Thursday 17 November 2005: A small selection of photos from the KMB AL Class Olympians

AL64 EY8244 is seen at Hung Hom station after arriving from Tuen Mun on the 260X. AL29 ET2191 is seen in Mai Foo whilst working the 59A to Tuen Mun. AL94 FE324 rests in Island Harbourview before working the 87B to the Sun Tin Wai Estate in Shatin. AL115 FF1149 is seen at Hung Hom prior to another long journey to Tuen Mun on the 260X. AL136 FM4502 stands at Hung Hom on the 81C to Yiu On. AL68 EZ1252 pauses at Mei Foo whilst working the 42A to Cheung Hang. AL98 FE1975 Kowloon Tong. AL120 FF2711 Shatin Prince of Wales Hospital AL9 ER4721 Shueng Shui AL102 FE3626 Kwai Fong AL130 FF8559 Sham Shui Po AL57 EY4088 Kwun Tong AL48 EX8076 Shueng Shui AL89 FD8900 Sea Crest Villas AL3 ER2645 Shatin Prince of Wales Hospital AL118 FF1819 Tuen Mun AL150 FP9847 Mei Foo AL122 FF3449 Sun Tin Wai AL76 EZ8538 Lai Chi Kok AL6 ER3201 Shueng Shui AL66 EZ933 Kwai Hing AL105 FE7384 Tsuen Wan. AL7 ER3931 Tuen Mun

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]]> Thu Nov 17 2005 KMB Part 1 - older S3BL's http://megabus.fotopic.net/c766379.html A small selection of photos of the non air-con KMB Olympians in the batches up to S3BL372. Friday 7 April 2006: A small selection of photos of the non air-con KMB Olympians in the batches up to S3BL372.

S3BL300 EA2714 is seen on the busy East Kowloon Corridor nearing its destination of Hung Hom Ferry on the 15. S3BL339 EC2079 is seen in the Star Ferry bus terminus on the 6A to Lai Chi Kok. The lit up scyscraper behind the bus is the International Finance Centre on Hong Kong Island. S3BL323 EB3582 passes the City One Shatin shopping centre whilst working the 82K. S3BL325 EB3934 leaves Tai Wai bus terminus working an 82K to Fo Tan. S3BL329 EC880 is captured heading along the hectic Nathan Road with the Start Ferry bound 2. S3BL346 EC6571 is seen amid the chaos of Nathan Road on a Mei Foo bound 6A. S3BL353 EC7483 works the 2 towards So Uk along Nathan Road. S3BL367 ED3201 is seen at City One Shatin on a Mei Lam bound 82K. S3BL343 EC2456 wears a special livery warning about dengue fever as it heads into Tsuen Wan West Station on the 32B. S3BL309 EA4086 is seen in the Island Harbourview bus terminus before working another 13D journey to Sau Mau Ping. S3BL305 EA3002 is captured at China Ferry Terminal during its last few days in service in early October 2005. S3BL352 EC7308 is seen at Kowloon City Ferry Pier working a Mei Foo bound 6C. S3BL356 EC7989 is seen outside Kowloon Tong before heading to Sun Tin Wai on the 81M. S3BL362 EC8476 is at the Tsuen Wan Nina Tower bus terminus working a 33A to Mong Kok. S3BL371 EH2627 Shueng Shui. S3BL369 ED3902 Sun Tin Wai. S3BL314 EA4329 Mong Kok. S3BL363 ED2557 Kwai Hing. S3BL370 ED3935 Kwai Fong.

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]]> Fri Apr 7 2006 KCRC and NWFB introduction http://megabus.fotopic.net/c765834.html KCRC (Kowloon Canton Railway Corp.) operate a fleet of 24 Olympians on railway feeder routes. NWFB (New World First Bus) operate many former China Motor Bus routes and vehicles including 25 Olympians. Thursday 17 November 2005: KCRC (Kowloon Canton Railway Corp.) operate a fleet of 24 Olympians on railway feeder routes. NWFB (New World First Bus) operate many former China Motor Bus routes and vehicles including 25 Olympians.

KCRC 201 (EN1504) arrives at East Tsim Sha Tsui KCR station working the K16 from Nam Cheong. KCRC 217 (EV4585) stands at Eightland Garden whilst working the K12 feeder route towards Tai Po Market. KCRC 215 (EV5179) leaves the gloom of Tai Po Market Station heading towards Eightland Garden on the K12. KCRC 222 (EV4633) is captured leaving the Park Avenue stop in Tai Kok Tsui as it heads towards East Tsim Sha Tsui. NWFB LA17 (FG9004) stands at Ferry Piers working the 91 to Ap Lei Chau Island. KCRC 209 (EN9624) loads up with passengers at Nam Cheong KCR station on the K16 to East Tsim Sha Tsui station. KCRC 207 (EN6330) is parked at Nam Cheong station awaiting its next turn of duty. KCRC 205 (EN6025) waits at Nam Cheong KCR station between duties on the K16 feeder bus route. KCRC 213 (ES6561) is seen leaving Kwong Fuk on the K18 to Tai Po Market KCR station. KCRC 220 (EV7975) is seen near Eightland Garden on the K12 from Tai Po Market station. NWFB LA22 (FH6751) waits at Ferry Piers before heading to Ap Lei Chau Island via Aberdeen on the 91. NWFB LA7 (FF2854) pauses in Wah Fu whilst working a 970 to So Uk via the Western Harbour Tunnel. KCRC 216 (EV5562) makes an impressive sight at City One Shatin whilst working the K11 to Fo Tan KCRC. NWFB LA13 (FF8735) waits at the Pok Fu Lam terminus before working a 38 to North Point. NWFB LA1 (EX9383) sweeps from the Pok Fu Lam Road into Wah Fu Road whilst on the 970- this route from So Uk to Cyberport is the main route for the LA Class Olympians. NWFB LA2 (EY6303) is captured on the Wah Fu Estate just a short distance into its cross harbour run to So Uk. NWFB LA10 (FF7409) rests in the gloomy Cyberport bus station before working another 970. NWFB LA3 (EY7409) is photographed in Jordan Road- I've seen many excellent photos on the internet of buses at night amid the illuminated signs but this was the best I could manage without setting up a tripod and relying on lots of luck! KCRC 209 (EN9624) is viewed at Eightland Gardens whilst working the short K12 KCRC connection to Tai Po Market. KCRC 211 (ES8139) is seen working the K12 from Eightland Gardens to Tai Po Market station. NWFB LA12 (FF8835) is captured near the end of the 970 route from Cyberport to So Uk- the bus is seen in Sham Shui Po. NWFB LA4 (EZ1236) is seen in Admiralty on a Kennedy Town bound 101. NWFB LA14 (FG3725) is viewed in Canal Road working a 38 from Pok Fu Lam to North Point.

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]]> Thu Nov 17 2005 Citybus Hong Kong 351-395 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c765819.html A small selection from the rest of the 12M Citybus vehicles in the 351-395 range. Thursday 17 November 2005: A small selection from the rest of the 12M Citybus vehicles in the 351-395 range.

377 (FR8386) is seen at the Kennedy Town bus terminus working the 1 to Happy Valley. 379 (FR7911) works the busy 10 Kennedy Town to North Point. 386 (FS5611) is parked at the Kennedy Town bus terminus after just arriving on the 1 from Happy Valley. 367 (FR8472) stands in Aberdeen Bus Station working route 107 to Kowloon Bay. 361 (FR3912) waits at the Kennedy Town terminus before working the 10 to North Point. The livery advertises the popular Ocean Park attraction. 375 (FR7570) rests at the Mei Foo terminus- visits to the Kowloon side by the 12M CTB buses are still quite common despite these routes normally being Volvo strongholds. 366 (FR6369) is captured during a downpour at the CTB parking lot near Macau Ferry. 369 (FR5468) picks up passengers in Canal Road whilst working a Kennedy Town bound no 1. 370 (FR5742) has just passed though the Aberdeen Tunnels and has reached Canal Road with its central bound 75. 388 (FS6141) pauses in Canal Road whilst workign a Happy Valley to Kennedy Town route 1. 389 (FS7009) is seen departing from North Point on the 1 to Kennedy Town. 357 (FR3501) rests at Kennedy Town in March 2006 before working the 10 to North Point. 384 (FS6038) waits at Kennedy Town before another trip to Causeway Bay on the 5B. 358 FR2931) Kennedy Town is one of the best places to see and photograph the CTB 12M Olympians- this terminus is served by the 1, 10 and as shown here the 5B. 353 (FS1819) is seen at Kennedy Town prior to working the 10 to North Point. 376 (FR6990) hads from Kennedy Town to North Point on the 10- it is seen here in Canal Road. 375 (FR7570) waits at the traffic lights in Canal Road wkilst working a Sui Sai Wan bound 8X.

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]]> Thu Nov 17 2005 Citybus Hong Kong 106-180 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c737279.html A short introduction to the Citybus, Hong Kong fleet of 11M Olympians in their home environment. It is from this batch of buses that our own megabus and Magic bus fleet come from. Sunday 23 October 2005: A short introduction to the Citybus, Hong Kong fleet of 11M Olympians in their home environment. It is from this batch of buses that our own megabus and Magic bus fleet come from.

171 (EV4813) Kowloon Tong is served at 15 minute intervals right until after midnight by the 62R to City One Shatin. 107 (EF1962) is seen here about to leave Kowloon Tong on its way to City One Shatin on the 62R, a long standing Leyland Olympian run. 110 (EF587) shows off the gasket glazed earlier style bodywork whilst it waits at Tsuen Wan prior to working the 905R to KV (Kingswood Villas) 177 (EV4854) is at Tsuen Wan MTR on the 905R. It's passengers are about to enjoy panoramic views from the Tuen Mun Road as the bus heads up to Kingswood Villas. A rear shot of 128 (EM5408) at City One Shatin. the monster is second in the queue to work to Central on the 88R. 128 (EM5408) rests at City One Shatin before another dash to Central on the 88R. 126 (EM2375) waits at Tsuen Wan MTR whilst working the 905R to Kinsgswood Villas. 109 (EF1671) loads up at Kowloon Tong on the 62R to City One Shatin. 121 (EL7565) waits at Kowloon Tong before returning to City One Shatin on the 62R. 178 (EV6091) is captured at Tsuen Wan MTR just before departure to Kingswood Villas on the 905R. 180 (FC3474) is seem at City One Shatin waiting to leave for Central on the 88R. 118 (EL7207) is seen just arriving at City One Shatin on the 88R from Central. 125 (EM7306) loads in City One Shatin at the 88R stop- the starting point for many wonderful Olympian journeys. 108 (EF2067) is captured outside the Shueng Shui KCR station on the 902R. 172 (EW4971) is parked up outside the Kingswood Villas (Lockwood) bus terminus. 127 (EM6616) is seen at City One Shatin displaying the peak hour only 906R route on the front. 106 (EE5853) sweeps around the back of the Lockwood Court bus terminus in Kingswood Villas whilst working the 904R 179 (EW5449) at Kingswood Villas- I was shouted at by a man who didn't speak any English for taking this photograph- it appears that this part of the estate may be private property... it doesn't matter now as all the non franchised routes here have been withdrawn. 119 (EL9367) waits to leave the China HK City bus station with a 904R to Kingswood Villas, a route now sadly withdrawn.. 126 (EM2375) is captured loading up in Admiralty whilst working the 88R to City One Shatin.

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]]> Sun Oct 23 2005 Citybus 102 and 105 in UK Preservation http://megabus.fotopic.net/c662786.html 102 DE4281 in HK, EUI530 in the UK. 105 DU5866 in HK, D5CTB in the UK. Both these huge monsters are in preservation in the UK, look out for them at major events and check out the link from my front page to learn more about these amazing machines. Tuesday 23 August 2005: 102 DE4281 in HK, EUI530 in the UK. 105 DU5866 in HK, D5CTB in the UK. Both these huge monsters are in preservation in the UK, look out for them at major events and check out the link from my front page to learn more about these amazing machines.

This is a rear shot of the ECW bodied, Cummins L10 engined monster which is in preservation in the UK. There is a link off the front page for those who wish to learn more about these two machines. Citybus 102 is seen here at the Bristol Harbourside Rally on 23/05/2004. This excellent vehicle was the first Olympian to be brought from outside the UK purely for preservation. 102 is currently undergoing an impressive restoration programme. This is truely a unique Olympian, as it features doors on both sides, the offside entrance/exit was used in China when the bus worked cross border services. This is what is at the heart of all the best Olympians... a Cummins L10 engine! Wow! This is the biggest and best bus in preservation anywhere in the world. 105 was registered DU5866 in Hong Kong but in the UK carries the D5CTB registation. 105 makes a fine sight whilst posed outside its UK home. The pair of beasts together! 105 and 102 sit side by side at their UK home. 105 (DU5866) is now D5CTB in UK preservation. It is seen here looking fantastic at the Bristol Harbourside Rally on 21/05/2006. 105 (DU5866) has been re-registered as D5CTB for UK preservation. It is the star of the show as always, and is seen here basking in the sun at the Alton Rally on 16/07/2006. 105 (DU5866) picks up another full load on Queensway whilst heading towards Stanley on the busy 260 route. OK, that was a lie... how did you guess! 105 is caught on camera during a short interlude to attempt to rectify a battery charging fault on the way home from Alton on 16/07/2006. 105 (DU5866) is one of the two ex Hong Kong Olympians happily in UK preservation and is seen departing from the Bristol Rally on 19/08/2007. 102 (DE4281) basks at its UK home before going up to Cheltenham for it's MOT, which it passed with flying colours. Some paintwork attention and interior work is still to be done before it returns to the rally circuit. 105 (DU5866) rests at Rownhams Services whilst on its way to the Brijan Tours rally on 13/04/2008. Citybus 102 has now departed from the time honoured yellow livery for which CTB are so well known. It is now re-registered B11CTB and wears this demonstrator style livery- it is seen here in its UK home. 105 (DU5866) has been re-registered as D5CTB for UK preservation. It looks magnificent as it waits to leave the Cheltenham rally in May 2009, this bus was provided in place of the advertised exhibit CTB 102 which was still undergoing transformation away from it's previous CTB appearance. 105 (DU5866) poses on a typical English country road near North Cerney whilst heading home from the rally at Cheltenham on 24/05/2009. 102 (DE4281) has now been fully refurbished with all new trim throughout and a full repaint into this Leyland demonstrator style livery which was never worn by any Olympian. The bus is now registered B11CTB and made its first public appearance at the Kemble Steam Extravaganza on 02/08/2009.

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]]> Tue Aug 23 2005 First Eastern Counties former CMB Olympians http://megabus.fotopic.net/c604024.html Photos of the ten non air-con Olympians delivered to China Motor Bus during their spell working in Glasgow. This batch of buses is now based in Norfolk and mainly contracts for poultry factory staff and school runs. Tuesday 5 July 2005: Photos of the ten non air-con Olympians delivered to China Motor Bus during their spell working in Glasgow. This batch of buses is now based in Norfolk and mainly contracts for poultry factory staff and school runs.

30104 K488EUX (ex CMB LM3, FW736) is seen here in Central Glasgow on the 61 (Summerston-Sandyhills) on 23/06/2005. 30106 K480EUX (ex CMB LM2, FV7737) is captured here on 23/06/2005 going about its regular duties on the 61 Summerston to Sandyhills. 30098 K482EUX (ex CMB LM5, FW2286) was working from Parkhead depot in Glasgow when this shot was taken. 30101 K485EUX (ex CMB LM4, FW2045) is captured whilst working hard in the First Glasgow fleet. 30101 K485EUX (ex CMB LM4, FW2045)is captured in Jamaica St whilst on the East-West cross city 62 Baillieston to Faifley service. 30103 K487EUX (ex CMB LM6, FW1878) is seen at the Union St/Argyle St corner in central Glasgow whilst working the 40 Clydebank to Easterhouse service on 08/09/2005. 30098 K482EUX (ex CMB LM5, FW2286) is captured in Glasgow's Union St whilst working the 54 Summerston to Penilee on 08/09/2005. 30105 K489EUX (ex CMB LM9, FW2788) is the first to wear the latest version of 'Barbie' livery; 30105 is captured sweeping into Argyle St whilst working route 61 Summerston to Sandyhills service on 08/09/2005. 30097 K481EUX (ex CMB LM10, FW3858) is seen here at the Baillieston terminus about to work the cross city 62 to Faifley on 08/09/2005. 30100 K484EUX (ex CMB LM1, FV6607) is seen here at the Summerston terminus about to work the 54 to Penilee on 26/01/2006. 30099 K483EUX (ex CMB LM7, FW3152) is one of the ten CMB LM Class which now all working from Great Yarmouth depot. This Olympian is seen arriving at Lowestoft Bus Station on 24/08/2007. 30099 K483EUX (ex CMB LM7, FW3152) is seen in Great Yarmouth whilst working the 1 from Martham to Lowestoft on 24/08/2007. 30106 K480EUX (ex CMB LM2, FV7737) is captured loading up in Great Yarmouth whilst on its way to Lowestoft on route 1. 30098 K482EUX (ex CMB LM5, FW2286) is captured at the top end of the 1/1A route in Martham and is about to work a short journey back to Great Yarmouth before finishing for the day.

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]]> Tue Jul 5 2005 KMB Olympians in the UK (excl Big Bus) http://megabus.fotopic.net/c393050.html 18 former KMB machines started their UK lives working with Stagecoach Manchester on their Magic Bus services. All of these have been displaced with 7 being sold to smaller operators. 12 KMB 3BL Class Olympians are operated by ITG MASS, a schools operator in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Saturday 30 April 2005: 18 former KMB machines started their UK lives working with Stagecoach Manchester on their Magic Bus services. All of these have been displaced with 7 being sold to smaller operators. 12 KMB 3BL Class Olympians are operated by ITG MASS, a schools operator in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

13505 C44HNF (ex KMB 3BL137, DJ714) working the 142 on 06/01/2005. 13512 C152HBA (ex KMB 3BL142, DJ1848) working the 216 on 06/01/2005. 13504 C43HNF (ex KMB 3BL133, DH9707) working the 142 on 06/01/2005. 13505 C44HNF (ex KMB 3BL137, DJ714) working the 216 on 24/03/2005. Upstairs inside 13510- gone is the brown plastic replaced by the old style Stagecoach trim! 13519 C49HNF (ex KMB 3BL134, DJ9849) working the 142 on 26/04/2005. 13514 C157HBA (ex KMB 3BL64, DH5054) working the 143 on 26/04/2005. The 18 Leyland Olympians from KMB used to spread their time between working the 216 to Ashton and the 142/143 routes along the Wilmslow Road. 13502 C160HBA (ex KMB 3BL128, DH9306) working the 216, a typical duty for the ex KMB Olympians on 26/04/2005. 13513 C38HNF (ex KMB 3BL123, DH8689) working the 216 on 26/04/2005. 13506 C170HBA (ex KMB 3BL124, DH8737) working the 216 on 26/04/2005. 13503 C42HNF (ex KMB 3BL129, DH9398) working the 143 on 26/04/2005. 13516 C156HBA (ex KMB 3BL135, DH9864) working the 142 on 26/04/2005. 13517 C50HNF (ex KMB 3BL149, DJ3052) working the 142 on 26/04/2005. 13508 C168HBA (ex KMB 3BL131, DH9487) working the 142 on 26/04/2005. 13507 C169HBA (ex KMB 3BL136, DJ349) working the 216 on 08/12/2005. 13509 C45HNF (ex KMB 3BL152, DJ3770) working the 142 on 08/12/2005. 13510 C46HNF (ex KMB 3BL130, DH9411) working the 142 on 08/12/2005. 13515 C166HBA (ex KMB 3BL73, DH5054) was the last one of the batch to enter service. It is seen here at Ashton on 21/04/2006 after just arriving on the 216. 13516 C156HBA (ex KMB 3BL135, DH9864) leaves Ashton on 21/04/2006 on its way to Piccadilly. 13503 C42HNF (ex KMB 3BL129, DH9398) is seen leaving Ashton bus station on the 216 on 21/04/2006. This was the eastern extremity of Stagecoach Manchester's Magic Bus operation. 13508 C168HBA (ex KMB 3BL131, DH9487) is captured on the regular 216 Ashton to Piccadilly run on 21/04/2006. 13511 C167HBA (ex KMB 3BL138, DJ805) passes through Rusholme whilst working the 142 on 21/04/2006. 13513 C38HNF (ex KMB 3BL123, DH8689) pauses near the University whilst heading towards Piccadilly on 21/04/2006. 13518 C158HBA (ex KMB 3BL162, DJ3429) working the Stagecoach Manchester Magic Bus 216 into Ashton on 10/08/2006. 13509 C45HNF (ex KMB 3BL152, DJ3770) pauses outside City of Manchester stadium whilst working the 216 to Ashton on 10/08/2006. this is one of 18 Leyland Olympians with Alexander bodywork imported from KMB (Kowloon Motor Bus) for the Stagecoach Manchester Magic Bus fleet. TIL6571 is fleet number 6571 in the ITG MASS fleet of schools buses based in North Anston. This Olympian used to be DD4385 (3BL50) in the KMB fleet, it is seen here on 10/09/2006 at the Meadowhall Rally. KMB 3BL138 (DJ805) is C167HBA in the UK and was first used by Stagecoach, Manchester. The Olympian is now one of a pair of KMB's working for Eurotaxis, Bristol and retains its blue KMB 3BL138 (DJ805) is now C167HBA and is now one of a pair of KMB's working for Eurotaxis, Bristol and retains its blue 13517 C50HNF (ex KMB 3BL149, DJ3052) basks in the sunshine at Ellon Park and Ride whilst providing the crew change bus between its normal schools workings. C166HBA (ex KMB 3BL73, DH5054) retains C49HNF (ex KMB 3BL134, DJ9849) is now back with KMB- Kinch Motor Bus! If only the blue was to be replaced by red it would almost feel like it was back at home in Kowloon. C166HBA (ex KMB 3BL73, DH5054) is captured waiting sale from Kinch, Minety who are upgrading their fleet.

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]]> Sat Apr 30 2005 Stagecoach 14000/239/240 and tri-axles from other angles. http://megabus.fotopic.net/c345463.html Stagecoach purchased three of their own tri-axle Olympians in 1989, two with 96 coach-type seats and 1 with 110 bus-type seats. This collection also shows megabus.com Olympians from the side, rear and interior angles. Friday 19 November 2004: Stagecoach purchased three of their own tri-axle Olympians in 1989, two with 96 coach-type seats and 1 with 110 bus-type seats. This collection also shows megabus.com Olympians from the side, rear and interior angles.

This is the condition that the megabus vehicles came off the boat in. This is HK 111 looking somehwat out of place in Winchester depot in Citybus livery. Still with it's Hong Kong registration plate EW3034 attached this is the future 13648 during preparation for service in Cheltenham depot. This is a rear view of 13653 (J925FPS) in Aberdeen Bus Station just after arriving from Glasgow at 1500 on 02/11/2004. Greenline plays host to 13632 (H778VHL) in this rear view shot. The bus is loading prior to working the 1830 to Newcastle on 02/12/2004. Skill and determination- thats what you need to fit three tri-axle Olympians into stand 5 at Greenline! 13631, 610 and 645 line up ready to depart at 1115 and 1130 on 07/01/2005. Just before 1500 at Cardiff, 13/01/2005. On this side of the road 13609 loads up for London, whilst over the way 13611 pauses on its way to Swansea. Because of annoying bollards (see 13641-654 images) I've captured 13652 (H462EJR) at Tibshelf from this angle. The bus is working the 0730 Victoria-Leeds on 10/02/2005. A typical export version Leyland Olympian cab- this is the 'captains' area of 13632, basic but functional! This is 13627 in Bristol showing the 'March 1st' branding to its best effect, later vehicles omitted the list of places served above the upper deck windows. This is 13634 outside Victoria showing the nearside view of the later version of the branding without destination list. 14239 (F201FHH) is now back in action on the Magic Bus operation in Manchester. Still wearing the full Glasgow-Edinbugh megabus livery, this tri-axle Leyland Olympian is seen in Rusholme on 26/04/2005. 13602 WLT416 (ex CTB 136, ER9289) shows the full extent of its repanelling which has somewhat ruined the livery, it has just reached Aberdeen on 6th September 2005 with the 1430 from Glasgow. 14240 (F202FHH) is seen turning around at West Didsbury whilst working a stupidly capatious staff shuttle to Princess Road. 14240 (F202FHH) still carried full megabus livery despite being back with the Stagecoach Manchester based Magic Bus fleet. 10/08/2006 sees the bus waiting to work the 143 to West Didsbury. 14239 (F201FHH) was still wearing full megabus livery from its spell in Scotland when captured in Withington on 04/10/2007. 14240 (F202FHH) is now back in Magic Bus livery again after a long spell in megabus.com livery. 14000 (F110NES) is the highest capacity bus ever built for the UK market. The 110 seater was new to Magicbus, and is seen here back in the limelight as the star of 2008's Showbus rally. 14000 (F110NES) now lives in Bedford and is normally confined to one mundane school duty, newly repainted in August 2008 this sizeable machine was sent to Showbus 2008.

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]]> Fri Nov 19 2004 megabus and Magic Bus 13621-13630 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c342778.html Former Citybus 133/140/141/143/145/146/156/204/147/144 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13621-630 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets. Tuesday 16 November 2004: Former Citybus 133/140/141/143/145/146/156/204/147/144 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13621-630 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets.

13622 H725KDY (ex CTB 140, ES3710) is seen in sunny Southampton on 10/06/2004. The vehicle has just arrived with the 1100 from Victoria Greenline which at the time was very rarely Olympian operated. 13625 H511FRP (ex CTB 145, ES4877) is seen at Greenline on 02/12/2004 just after arrival with the 1545 from Cardiff. The bus has been swapped out due to a power steering fluid loss which Leyton never got 'round to fixing... 13622 H725KDY (ex CTB 140, ES3710) is parked at Victoria Greenline prior to working the 1915 to Southampton on 02/12/2004. 13624 TSU638 (ex CTB 143, ES3771) covers for a Leyton vehicle on the 1200 Bristol-Victoria on 29/12/2004. 13627 HIL8410 (ex CTB 156, ET623) arrives at Victoria with the 0730 from Bristol on 14/02/2005. 13623 H494LNA (ex CTB 141, ES1962) is seen here at Corley on 03/03/2005 whilst taking over from 13626 on the 1200 Victoria to Liverpool. 13626 H41GBD (ex CTB 146, ES5389) was never a common megabus performer as it was always a 'standby' vehicle. It is seen here at Corley services on 03/03/2005 after working the 1200 Victoria to Liverpool to Corley before being swapped with 13623 seen beside it. The destination display was changed for the benefit of the photographer!! 13623 H494LNA (ex CTB 141, ES1962) has reached it's Liverpool destination on 03/03/2005, the bus worked the 1200 departure from Victoria between Corley and Liverpool. 13629 H495LNA (ex CTB 147, ET1848) loads up outside the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool on 04/03/2005 prior to working the 1115 to London. This Leyland Olympian is now in the South West Train fleet of six Olympians. 13621 H724KDY (ex CTB 133, ER6824) is captured in Station Road, Nottingham on 28/04/2005 just after arriving with the 1100 from Victoria. 13621 H724KDY (ex CTB 133, ER6824) rests outside the Broadmarsh Bus Station in Nottingham before working back to Portsmouth, via London on 28/04/2005. 13624 TSU638 (ex CTB 143, ES3771) calls at Perth on 21/06/2005 whilst working the 1240 Inverness-Edinburgh. 13625 H511FRP (ex CTB 145, ES4877) is captured in Birmingham prior to working the 1700 to London on 30/06/2005. 13630 H493LNA (ex CTB 144, ES7623) picks up its passengers at Newcastle before heading to Tibshelf at 1540 on 11/09/2005. 13621 H724KDY (ex CTB 133, ER6824) is seen in Norwich Bus Station on 02/02/2006 whilst waiting to work the 1600 to Greenline, this route was normally operated by the Portsmouth based Olympian before megabus changed the duties in March 2006. 13621 H724KDY (ex CTB 133, ER6824) is captured sweeping into the Hard Interchange in Portsmouth on 15/06/2006 prior to working the 1530 megabus connection to Winchester. 13623 H494LNA (ex CTB 141, ES1962) is seen sweeping into its former home depot at Worthing after working the 1240 from Greenline on 30/07/2006. 13628 K688CBA (ex CTB 204, FJ4674) waits to leave Piccadilly on the Magic Bus 143 to West Didsbury on 10/08/2006. 13623 H494LNA (ex CTB 141, ES1962) is seen outside Bournemouth University after just arriving with the 1140 from Victoria on 16/10/2006. 13623 H494LNA (ex CTB 141, ES1962) is now based at Cwmbran and is captured at Victoria after arriving on the 1545 from Bristol on 18/03/2007. 13622 H725KDY (ex CTB 140, ES3710) promotes the megabus name in Reading whilst working a rail replacement service to Winchester on 07/04/2007. 13621 H724KDY (ex CTB 133, ER6824) spent its immediate post-megabus life supporting the fleet of six CTB Olympians on South West Trains rail replacement work; it is seen here at Winchester on 08/04/2007 with a working to Reading. 13630 H493LNA (ex CTB 144, ES7623) waits at a very damp East Didsbury between workings on the 142. 13628 K688CBA (ex CTB 204, FJ4674) shows off the modification to its windows; this Olympian is the only CTB 11M converted to non air-con format. 13630 H493LNA (ex CTB 144, ES7623) now carries the wrong style of front centre panel which makes this bus look like a Volvo Olympian. It's seen at East Didsbury on 30/04/2008.

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]]> Tue Nov 16 2004 megabus and Magic Bus 13642-13654 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c318509.html Former Citybus 116/117/115/149/153/154/157/159-162/168/169 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13642-13654 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets. Wednesday 20 October 2004: Former Citybus 116/117/115/149/153/154/157/159-162/168/169 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13642-13654 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets.

13645 H51SKG (ex CTB 149, ET550) reaches Cheltenham after working the 1115 from Victoria on 18/10/2004. This Leyland Olympian was the preferred machine for use by Cheltenham as 13648 had a reputation for being slower and less reliable. 13654 J688TNF (ex CTB 169, EX166) carries another full load of passengers through Rusholme on 11/10/2007. 13653 J925FPS (ex CTB 168, EW9357) waits in Aberdeen proir to working the 1615 to Glasgow on 02/11/2004. 13645 H51SKG (ex CTB 149, ET550) stands outside Victoria on 16/11/2004. All is not well, a window was broken on the lower deck, nearside on it's way from Leeds with the 0545 and the bus is awaiting repair. 13643 G280YRJ (ex CTB 117, EF9412) pauses at Corley services on the M6 whilst working the 1300 Victoria to Dundee as far as Manchester on 06/12/2004. 13648 J515WAX (ex CTB 157, EW3034) is captured in Cheltenham after working the 1115 from Greenline on 26/01/2005. 13652 H462EJR (ex CTB 162, ET1746) reaches Tibshelf on 10/02/2005 whilst working the 0730 Victoria to Leeds. 13654 J688TNF (ex CTB 169, EX166) arrives at Greenline Coach Station Victoria on the 1115 megabus from Liverpool on 07/03/2005. 13642 H625LNA (ex CTB 116, EF8850) is seen at Piccadilly Gardens Bus station in Manchester working the 142 to East Didsbury on 24/03/2005. 13644 G278YRJ (ex CTB 115, EF9671) loads up at Piccadilly whilst working the 216 to Ashton on 24/03/2005. 13647 H606LNA (ex CTB 154, EV3020) is seen during its short spell as a Manchester Magic Bus. On 24/03/2005 it waits to leave Ashton on the 216 to Piccadilly. 13650 H627LNA (ex CTB 160, ET1190) loads at Ashton on the 216 on 26/04/2005. 13651 H603LNA (ex CTB 161, ES8820) has just arrived in a wet Piccadilly Gardens bus station after working in from East Didsbury on 26/04/2005. 13649 H607LNA (ex CTB 159, ET1023) is seen at Perth Broxden on 27/01/2006 prior to working the 1440 departure to Edinburgh. 13642 H625LNA (ex CTB 116, EF8850) is seen at the East Didsbury terminus on 21/04/2006. 13653 J925FPS (ex CTB 168, EW9357) is captured in Piccadilly working a 142 to East Didsbury on 11/10/2007. 13654 J688TNF (ex CTB 169, EX166) loads up at Piccadilly before working a 143 to West Didsbury on 14/11/2007. 13653 J925FPS (ex CTB 168, EW9357) races through a most unusually sunny Manchester City Centre on its way back to the depot.

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]]> Wed Oct 20 2004 megabus and Magic Bus 13631-13641 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c318504.html Former Citybus 151/158/150/155/142/148/111-114 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13631-636/638-641 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets. Monday 28 June 2004: Former Citybus 151/158/150/155/142/148/111-114 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13631-636/638-641 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets.

13633 G127WGX (ex CTB 150, ES8691) is seen here prior to leaving Bristol Colston Hall with the 1000 to Victoria Greenline on 18/08/2004. When this bus was first delivered it could only manage 48mph, after some remedial work this bus was able to attain 76mph (!!!!) and holds the Bristol to London record of 2hr 17min. 13632 H778VHL (ex CTB 158, ET160) was based at Chesterfield when seen here covering for a Leyton based vehicle on the 1000 Bristol to Victoria on 05/10/2004. I just had to book a reservation on the 1800 Bristol to Victoria later that day to get this machine on the unusual route. 13636 G128WGX (ex CTB 148, ET1613) leaves Bristol on 27/11/2004 working the 1200 to Victoria. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) - from the gloom of Greenline Coach station beautiful machines appear! 13634 waits to work the 1915 to Bournemouth on 02/12/2004. 13631 H492LNA (ex CTB 151, ET1989) loads up in Wellington Street, Leeds whilst working the 0615 Newcastle-Victoria on 18/01/2005. 13635 H763KDY (ex CTB 142, ET1026) is captured at the start of its run down to Brighton with the 1150 departure from Greenline on 03/02/2005. This is one of the few ex Citybus, Hong Kong Leyland Olympian buses which provide the services to the South Coast. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) waits outside Victoria prior to working the 1200 to Leicester on 17/02/2005. 13634 H764KDY (ex CTB 155, ET1163) Hong Kong to Inverness from £1! Well, not quite- with permission from the driver 13634's Hanover display was reset to show this unusual destination after reaching Leicester on 17/02/2005. 13639 H604LNA (ex CTB 112, EF3592) stands at Piccadilly Gardens bus station on 26/04/2005 prior to working the 143 to West Didsbury. 13641 H617LNA (ex CTB 114, EF8967) is seen at Ashton Bus station working the 216 to Piccadilly on 26/04/2005. 13640 G283YRJ (ex CTB 113, EF6118) calls at Perth Broxden Park and Ride whilst working the 1300 Aberdeen to Glasgow on 21/06/2005. 13635 H763KDY (ex CTB 142, ET1026) is seen here on the 13635 H763KDY (ex CTB 142, ET1026) lurks outside Greenline on 30/12/2006 before working the 1140 to Bournemouth. 13631 H492LNA (ex CTB 151, ET1989) is captured at Winchester whilst working the 1315 connection to Portsmouth on 30/12/2006. 13631 heads up a trio of megabus Olympians in this now historic scene at Winchester; 13613 and 13635 are behind. 13631 H492LNA (ex CTB 151, ET1989) sweeps around onto Reading station forecourt whilst supporting the SWT rail replacement operation on 08/04/2007. 13633 G127WGX (ex CTB 150, ES8691) is seen complete with advert frames in the Magic Bus fleet and is captured passing through Rusholme. 13632 H778VHL (ex CTB 158, ET160) is captured in Piccadilly whilst part of the Manchester based Magic Bus fleet.

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]]> Mon Jun 28 2004 megabus and Magic Bus 13611-13620 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c318493.html Former Citybus 170/173-176/123/130-132/134 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13611-13620 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets. Monday 1 March 2004: Former Citybus 170/173-176/123/130-132/134 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13611-13620 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets.

13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) is seen here in sunny Bristol at the original arrival stop in the city centre during May 2004. 13612 J938MHC (ex CTB 173, EW9757) has just arrived at Brighton Pool Valley bus station working the 1200 from Victoria Greenline on 27/05/2004. 13614 J166UNH (ex CTB 175, EW8584) is captured at the arrival stop at Birmingham Snow Hill after working the 1015 from Victoria Greenline on 06/05/2004. 13615 J167UNH (ex CTB 176, EW9231) is seen here at Birmingham, Snow Hill shortly after arrival with the 1015 from Victoria Greenline on 31/08/2004. This was during the early days of megabus when Leyland Olympians from Citybus, Hong Kong dominated the fleet. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) pauses to drop off passengers in Swansea, Kingsway. The Olympian is working the 1145 Victoria Greenline to Swansea Uni on 02/10/2004. 13612 J938MHC (ex CTB 173, EW9757) rests outside Victoria prior to working the 1550 back to Brighton on 28/10/2004. 13616 G189YRJ (ex CTB 123, EL8119) is captured sweeping out of Greenline Coach Station on 06/12/2004 with the 1200 departure to Liverpool. 13611 OSK784 (ex CTB 170, EX258) says 13620 H723KDY (ex CTB 134, ER6587) stands outside Greenline on 07/01/2005 prior to working the 1150 to Brighton. 13614 J166UNH (ex CTB 175, EW8584) is just around the corner from its destination when I captured it in Buckingham Palace Rd on 03/02/2005 working the 0915 Birmingham to Victoria. 13618 H522FRP (ex CTB 131, ER9169) returns from refuelling prior to working the 1145 Victoria to Swansea on 16/02/2005. 13619 511OHU (ex CTB 132, ER7389) at the 2005 festival meeting. The captain on 13619 takes some instruction after arrving from Cwmbran ready to work shuttle services to the races. 13617 H445EGU (ex CTB 130, ER1374) leaves Newcastle Central station on the 1540 to Tibshelf on 16/09/2005. 13613 J939MHC (ex CTB 174, EW8815) has just reached Southampton Town Quay with the 1215 from Victoria in this shot taken on 17/10/2005. 13615 J167UNH (ex CTB 176, EW9231) is captured in Perth Bus Station on 08/07/2006. 13614 J166UNH (ex CTB 175, EW8584) now works in the Stagecoach Manchester Magic fleet; this former megabus is photographed on 10/08/2006. 13613 J939MHC (ex CTB 174, EW8815) is seen working a SWT replacement working on its LAST day with Stagecoach South, 14/04/2007- this was the first into service on 01/03/2004.

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]]> Mon Mar 1 2004 megabus and Magic Bus 13601-13610 http://megabus.fotopic.net/c310773.html Former Citybus 135-139/163-167 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13601-610 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets. Saturday 30 April 2005: Former Citybus 135-139/163-167 at work in the UK as Stagecoach 13601-610 in the megabus and Magic Bus fleets.

13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) drops off passengers at Oxford's Oxpens Coach Park after arriving with the 1100 from London Baker Street on 29/03/2004. 13602 WLT416 (ex CTB 136, ER9289) is seen in Glasgow Hanover St after arriving with the 1810 from Dundee on 30/06/2004. 13603 VLT37 (ex CTB 137, ER8952) has just arrived at Dundee Yeamen Shore with the 1300 from Glasgow in this photo taken on 30/06/2004. 13604 331HWD (ex CTB 138, ER8635) is captured towards the end of its time as an Oxford based machine in this shot taken on 25/07/2004 outside Oxford railway station. 13605 SJI4558 (ex CTB 139, ES2467) is caught at the Baker Street, London stop after just arriving with the 1130 from Oxford on 05/07/2004. 13604 331HWD (ex CTB 138, ER8635) makes an additional stop at Bristol whilst working the 0815 Victoria to Cardiff on 24/09/2004. 13603 VLT37 (ex CTB 137, ER8952) was destroyed in a tragic accident on 19/11/2004. This view was taken on 03/11/2004 in Glasgow, North Hanover Street prior to working the 1515 to Aberdeen. 13608 J734HMY (ex CTB 165, EX441) speeds through Didsbury with an East Didsbury bound 142 on 04/10/2007. 13608 J734HMY (ex CTB 165, EX441) is captured on 02/12/2004 in the darkness of Greenline Coach Station, Victoria. Unusually this Leyton machine is heading for Portsmouth instead of the usual vehicle at the time, 13621. 13610 JSK492 (ex CTB 167, EW9698) takes a rest after working the 0730 Bristol to Victoria on 07/01/2005. 13606 J702HMY (ex CTB 163, EW3999/HR7642) is seen opposite Cardiff Castle on the 1145 Victoria to Swansea on 12/01/2005. The service to Swansea no longer operates due to poor demand. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) loads up prior to departure from Bristol on the 0730 to Victoria Greenline on 03/03/2005. This was my personal favourite Leyland Olympian in the Stagecoach megabus fleet! 13607 J703HMY (ex CTB 164, EW9215) is seen here in Bristol prior to working the 1800 to Victoria on 06/05/2005. 13609 J701HMY (ex CTB 166, EW8656) was once part of the original fleet of four at Leyton, but then moved to Newcastle Walkergate. It is captured here after arriving at Newcastle Central Stn on 20/06/2005 after working the 1125 from Tibshelf. 13602 WLT416 (ex CTB 136, ER9289) waits at Glasgow Buchanan St bus station to work the 1120 to Aberdeen on 23/06/2005. 13601 BIW4977 (ex CTB 135, ER9371) leaves Bristol with the 1200 departure on 20/10/2005 during a period of appalling Neoplastic reliability. 13610 JSK492 (ex CTB 167, EW9698) is seen at the West Didsbury terminus during a driver change on 08/12/2005. 13606 J702HMY (ex CTB 163, EW3999/HR7642) was later repainted from megabus livery into Magic bus livery for continued use with Stagecoach Manchester; the bus is captured on 10/08/2006 about to leave Piccadilly with the 216 to Ashton. 13605 SJI4558 (ex CTB 139, ES2467) is one of the many ex Citybus Olympians to pass into the Magic Bus fleet in Manchester, and is captured here heading to East Didsbury on the 142. 13607 J703HMY (ex CTB 164, EW9215) pauses in Rusholme whilst working one of the busy Magic Bus services in Manchester.

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