772 (N772CKY) is an example of what became the next South Yorkshire standard vehicle, the
Alexander PS bodied Volvo B10M, with 180 delivered between 1990 and 1996.
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742 (N742CKY) in the new simplified livery is seen at Millennium Showbus.
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Also at Millennium Showbus was this former Roe bodied Leyland Atlantean, once 1763 (CWG763V)
in the South Yorkshire fleet. Its new role is clearly displayed, in the new Guide Friday livery.
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1733 (CWF733T) was the first of the batch of Roe Atlanteans, it is seen at Cambridge Station in the
old Guide Friday colours.
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Showbus 79 began the long association of 'bendibuses' with the Showbus Rally. Something of a scoop
saw South Yorkshire 2005 (CLM346T) operating the free service between Uxbridge Station and the
showground, courtesy of M.A.N. The bus operated on temporary German export plates and created
some concern subsequently with Grey-Green and H.M. Customs and Excise, who thought Grey-Green -
then Showbus sponsors - were operating the vehicle without paying road tax or import duty! The vehicle
went into service with South Yorkshire on its pioneering service, joining 4 others after completing a
demonstration tour of the U.K. It later passed to Midland Red North and is thought to have ended up
in Australia. I rode on one of the batch in Cairns in 1992.
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