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Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - CONNEX (EX-TRAVEL LONDON)

This photograph taken at Victoria, London on 3 April 2003 shows fleet number 240 (S240EWU) displaying its' re-branded Connex Livery. Part of the original Travel London livery is still clearly visible. This vehicle is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC as model number 44105 (Travel London livery)

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - FIRST MANCHESTER METRO SHUTTLE

This photograph was taken on 1st September 2003 in Manchester City Centre and shows fleet number 40331 (ML02OGA). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model OM44105

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC SITE TOUR - Photograph 1

This photograph was taken at Stratford and shows one of the Olympic Site Tour buses YJ08XDH. This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi model OM44117 

Photograph © Jonathon Graham



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC SITE TOUR - Photograph 2

This photograph was taken in Stratford on Friday 11th September 2009 and shows the nearside view of the above.

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - PRESTON PARK AND RIDE

This photograph was taken in Preston Town Centre on 27th May 2002 and shows fleet number 61 (PN52ZVK). This is the actual vehicle and route as represented by Corgi OOC Model Collector magazine special OM44107

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - PULLMAN COACHES (VEOLIA CYMRU) - Photograph 1

This photograph was taken at Swansea Bus Station on Saturday 13th June 2009 and shows fleet number 40230 (YJ54ZXT). At the time it was owned by Pullman Coaches who have since become part of Veolia Cymru. This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC model OM44112A&B

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - PULLMAN COACHES (VEOLIA CYMRU) - Photograph 2

This photograph shows the offside rear view of the above.

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - READING BUSES

This photograph taken at Reading on 23rd January 2003 shows fleet number 114 (V114DCF). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model OM44103

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - STAGECOACH NORTH WEST

This photograph shows fleet number 680 (PO51WLP). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model OM44102

Photograph © Clive Holden



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - TRAVEL LONDON

This photograph taken in Central London on 3 March 1999 shows fleet number 235 (S235EWU). This is a sister vehicle to fleet number 240 (S240 EWU) as represented by Corgi OOC model 44105

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - TRAVEL WEST MIDLANDS

This photograph taken on a foggy 16 February 2002 shows fleet number 320 (T320UOX) on rail replacement duties at Leamington Spa. This is a sister vehicle to fleet number 315 (T315 UOX) as represented by Corgi OOC model 44109

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - ULSTERBUS (TRANSLINK)

This photograph shows fleet number 1821 (DCZ4821). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model OM44106.

Photograph © Matthew Graham



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - WILTS & DORSET (PHOTOGRAPH 1)

This photograph taken at Showbus 2002 shows fleet number 2681 (V681FEL). This is sister vehicle to 2680 (V680FEL) as represented by Corgi OOC model 44108 and similar to fleet number 2602 (R602NFX) as represented by Corgi OOC model 44101

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - WILTS & DORSET 2602 (PHOTOGRAPH 2)

This photograph taken in Bournemouth on 3rd June 2005 shows fleet number 2602 (R602NFX). This is the actual vehicle as represented by Corgi OOC model 44101

Photograph © Bob Belcher



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO - WILTS & DORSET 2646

This photograph shows fleet number 2646 (T646AJT). This is the actual vehicle represented by Corgi OOC model OM44116A & OM44116B

Photograph © Andy McClelland



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO M970SR - ARRIVA KENT & SUSSEX 1501

This photograph was taken on 7th September 2015 at the junction of Mount Pleasant Road with Crescent Rd, Tunbridge Wells and shows fleet number 1501 (YJ58CDZ). This is the actual vehicle represented by Jotus.com model RS76620

 Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO M970SR - ARRIVA KENT & SUSSEX 1502 - Photograph 1

This photograph was taken on 27th March 2012 in Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells and shows fleet number 1502 (YJ58CEA). This is the actual vehicle and livery represented by Jotus.com model RS76621

This vehicle carries as part of its livery (above the front nearside wheel arch), an appreciation of a local person. This appreciation has been replicated on the models by Jotus. 1502 carries an appreciation to: Keith Marden, a head teacher at a local school, "Serving Sherwood for over 20 years".

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO M970SR - ARRIVA KENT & SUSSEX 1502 - Photograph 2

This photograph was taken at Showbus Duxford on 27th September 2009 and shows the offside view of the above. This is the actual vehicle and livery represented by Jotus.com model RS76621

Photograph © John Bennett



Click here for a higher resolution image OPTARE SOLO M970SR - ARRIVA KENT & SUSSEX 1503

This photograph was taken on 27th March 2012 the bottom of Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells (the clock tower in the background is the railway station) and shows fleet number 1503 (YJ58CEF). This is the actual vehicle and livery represented by Jotus.com model RS76622

This vehicle carries as part of its livery (above the front nearside wheel arch), an appreciation of a local person. This appreciation has been replicated on the models by Jotus. This appreciation has been replicated on the models by Jotus. 1503 carries an appreciation to: Jenny Bays, a voluntary worker, "Serving Sherwood for over 30 years"

Photograph © John Bennett



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