THE SHOWBUS HOME COUNTIES BUS IMAGE GALLERY
Carousel Buses | Doubledeckers
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 As can be seen in this view, Carousel Buses are very much a presence in this view of the new Wycombe Bus Station. The picture was taken on a bright day in February 2007, not long after the facility opened. It adjoins the new Eden Shopping Centre, which did not open until over a year later in March 2008. Potential bus passengers had a tortuous walk from the shops to the buses around the building site in the meantime. Ironically the old Bus Station, which was demolished as part of the redevelopment project, was situated in what is now the heart of the Eden Centre. |
An unusual purchase - perhaps of necessity - with the new school term started in September 2007, was an ex Cardiff Alexander bodied Volvo Ailsa. The Ailsa had originally been Alexander (Fife) FRA71 (A971YSX) and joined Cardiff's large and successful fleet of unusual Northern Counties bodied Ailsas as their 451. One of the Northern Counties Cardiff Ailsas also joined Carousel at the same time. Neither gained red livery and were rarely seen in service.
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Former Cardiff Northern Counties bodied Ailsa 431 (A431VNY) is seen languishing in the depot yard in May 2009.
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 Somewhat surprisingly the bus was seen in service in Marlow the following month on a contract serving Great Marlow School. |
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