The ‘Wellglade’ group has purchased over 100 Optare Solos over the years.
They continue to give good service although their numbers are in decline.
Looking at what is available in the current bus market, it is difficult to see where their replacements in what can be termed the ‘midibus’ range are going to come from.
We are however, still able to enjoy those that are still here.
FJ09 MWF ‘trentbarton’ No. 480.
Optare Solo M950
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
‘trentbarton’ have recently introduced a lighter shade of red to its unbranded buses which brightens up the appearance considerably.
YJ12 NBA ‘trentbarton’ No. 493.
Optare Solo SR M960SR /1
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
Pictured in Derby bus station.
Unusual in my experience as I have never seen one before in this location.
The route terminates in the city on Gower Street
YJ12 NBA ‘trentbarton’ No. 493. ‘harlequin’.
Optare Solo M960SR /2
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
FJ09 MWG ‘trentbarton’ No. 481 ‘royal derby’.
Optare Solo M950 /1
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
Pictured in Derby bus station.
Unusual in my experience as I have never seen one before in this location.
The route linking the Royal Derby Hospital with the Derby Community Hospital runs via the city centre and not the bus station.
FJ09 MWG ‘trentbarton’ No. 481 ‘royal derby’.
Optare Solo M950 /1
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
YJ65 EPF ‘notts+derby’ No. 510. ‘unibus’.
Optare Solo SR M9900SR
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
FJ10 EHL ‘trentbarton’ No. 488 ‘amberline’.
Optare Solo M950
on Dennis Basford’s railsroadsrunways.blogspot.co.uk’
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