THE SHOWBUS LONDON BUS IMAGE GALLERY
Stagecoach in London | Sold Olympians
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Stagecoach Devon became host to a variety of ex London buses including Scania deckers and Leyland Titans. Here is Alexander bodied Volvo Olympian VA58/16058 (R158VPU).
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 A tourist initiative in 2011 was the North Devon Surf and Cycle Bus. The Stagecoach South West bus was able to take surfboards and bicycles on board. The service was designed to open up the amazing surf beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton to those without their own transport. In addition it was expected to make it easier for people wishing to start/finish the national cycle route 27 coast to coast bike ride in Ilfracombe which meant you could get to and from a train station with your bike. The service managed a couple of seasons before the funding collapsed. Allegedly it failed to pay its way due to poor publicity. Seen in August 2013, both buses had joined the Winkleigh graveyard in the grounds of the West of England Transport Collection, The Northern Counties bodied Volvo Olympian 16164 (R164HHK) had been East London VN164 (R164HHK). Alongside is fellow ex East London Alexander ALX200 bodied Dennis Dart SLF SLD12 (R712XAR) ending its days as 34012. Picture ref A060 | |
 The other Surf and Cycle Bus, 16017, was ex East London VN17 (P817GMU). Picture ref A057 | |
 Having descended Amerham Hill into Crendon Street, High Wycombe in September 2014, is that first "Surf & Cycle" bus, 16164, having gained a new lease on life as a Kids Play Bus.
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The bus is seen again in July the following year in the Red Rose yard at Stone, near Aylesbury. It is available for kids parties throughout the local area.
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