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The Last Ever Scania L94UB Wright Solar Service With Translink.
Saturday 30th March 2024 saw an end of an era. This day saw the end of Scania L94UB Wright Solar operations with Translink with F/N 2447 being the one to play host.
In this video, we capture Solar 2447 operating the last ever L94UB Solar run towards Kells on 149b.
These vehicles have been in Translink’s fleet for over 20 years with the first example being produced in 2000.
As of June 2023, there are now officially only 3 Scania Solars left in the whole fleet.
Fleet numbers:
750 - Training School Vehicle
822 - Storage Holder at Larne
2412 - Translink Safety Bus
Two of these vehicles (750 and 2412) are part of Translink’s auxiliary fleet with the other (822) being SORN’d and awaiting scrap.
As for public service, the L94UB’s are now officially history.
Goodbye L94UB’s (2000 - 2024)
zhlédnutí: 48

Video

Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2217 (Route 367)
zhlédnutí 133Před 9 hodinami
Onboard footage of Newtownabbey’s Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2217 on the 367 Newtownabbey town service. Enjoy the video!
Translink Goldline Scania Irizar i4 1071 (Route 219a)
zhlédnutí 186Před 14 hodinami
Wee spin on one of Antrim’s three Goldline Scania Irizar i4’s (1071) on the 219a from Belfast to Antrim.
Translink Goldline Scania Caetano Invictus 2032 (Route 273)
zhlédnutí 245Před 21 hodinou
Some footage onboard one of Translink’s Scania Caetano Invictus’s 2032 on route 273 to Belfast. The Scania GR875R gearbox built into this Caetano was lovely sounding as can be heard in the video. Enjoy!
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2225 (Balmoral Show Shuttle)
zhlédnutí 239Před dnem
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2225 (Balmoral Show Shuttle) This is one of only two 2007 built B9TL’s built for Lisburn.
City Tours Belfast Scania Omnicity YT59 SFX / Ex London United SP40093 (City Tour)
zhlédnutí 72Před 14 dny
Some onboard footage on City Tours Belfast’s one of only 2 Scania Omnicity’s YT59 SFX (Ex London United SP40093 on a City Tour around Belfast. Enjoy!
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2313 (Route 116e)
zhlédnutí 138Před 14 dny
Some onboard footage of Translink Ulsterbus ALX 400 2313 on route 116e to Magherafelt from Coleraine. This B7 is one of only two ALXs to reside in Magherafelt Depot along with sister 2314.
*Preserved* Ulsterbus Bristol RE 2584 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
zhlédnutí 275Před 21 dnem
Here is some footage dating back to April of Bristol RE 2584 on the ITH Bus Rally’s shuttle. This RE hasn’t seen action around Northern Ireland since 2004 and has seen no changes to the exterior nor interior since its withdrawal from Translink services in 2004. Enjoy the lovely screams from this Bristol RE!
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2325 (Route 384g)
zhlédnutí 140Před 21 dnem
Here is some footage onboard one of Omagh’s 6 ALXs (2325) on Town Service route 384g. This ALX in particular seemed to have had a very distinctive whistle to it as can be heard in the video. Enjoy the video!
Translink Metro Volvo B9TL Gemini 2 2375 (Route 14B)
zhlédnutí 215Před 21 dnem
Today, we have another of Newtownabbey’s B9TL’s, this time we have Gemini 2 (2375) This B9 certainly was half decent, it was quick, smooth and sounded very beefy. Certainly one of the better Geminis i’ve had in ages. Enjoy the video!
*Preserved* Citybus Volvo B10BLE Wright Renown 2784 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
zhlédnutí 257Před měsícem
Footage I was able to take onboard preserved Citybus B10BLE 2784 on the 2024 ITH Bus Rally shuttle. This bus is now privately preserved, and is one of only three B10BLE’s in preservation. The other two being 2806 & 2823. Enjoy the video!
Translink Ulsterbus Wright Streetdeck 3135 (Route 367)
zhlédnutí 209Před měsícem
Ride on Ulsterbus Newtownabbey’s first Wright Streetdeck 3135 on the 367 Newtownabbey Town Service. This bus was originally based in Metro Newtownabbey before being sent to Falls for a full repaint. The idea is to transfer all the Metro Streetdecks over to Ulsterbus to replace the final ALX 400s still in service. All Metro Streetdecks will soon be replaced by brand new electric vehicles for use...
Translink Ulsterbus Scania L94UB Wright Solar 2447 (Route 128b)
zhlédnutí 433Před měsícem
Quick ride on Ballymena’s last ever L94UB Solar No.2447 on the 128b to Broughshane. Since then, this bus has now been decommissioned and withdrawn from public service.
*Preserved* Ulsterbus Leyland Tiger N Type 343 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
zhlédnutí 366Před měsícem
Some onboard footage of preserved Leyland Tiger N Type 343 on a bus rally shuttle for the ITH’s Bus Rally. New to Ulsterbus Enniskillen in 1984, 343 spent the majority of its life based out in Enniskillen before subsequently being transferred over to Craigavon in 2006. Afterwards it was taken out of public service and used by the Driving School for training purposes in its twilight years with T...
Translink Ulsterbus Wright GB Hawk 2593 (Route 367)
zhlédnutí 223Před měsícem
Translink Ulsterbus Wright GB Hawk 2593 (Route 367)
Translink Ulsterbus Optare Solo SR 0023 (Route 319a)
zhlédnutí 362Před měsícem
Translink Ulsterbus Optare Solo SR 0023 (Route 319a)
City Tours Belfast Volvo B7TL ALX 400 RFZ 8427 / Ex Dublin Bus AV125 (City Tour)
zhlédnutí 174Před měsícem
City Tours Belfast Volvo B7TL ALX 400 RFZ 8427 / Ex Dublin Bus AV125 (City Tour)
ITH Mystery Tour - September 30th 2023
zhlédnutí 383Před měsícem
ITH Mystery Tour - September 30th 2023
*Preserved* UTA Leyland PS1 515 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
zhlédnutí 344Před měsícem
*Preserved* UTA Leyland PS1 515 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2321 (Route 384c)
zhlédnutí 267Před měsícem
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2321 (Route 384c)
*Loud ZF* Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2318 (Route 302g)
zhlédnutí 349Před měsícem
*Loud ZF* Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2318 (Route 302g)
*Preserved* Citybus Bristol RE 2306 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
zhlédnutí 369Před 2 měsíci
*Preserved* Citybus Bristol RE 2306 (Bus Rally Shuttle)
Preserved Buses in Belfast City Centre - April 27th 2024
zhlédnutí 754Před 2 měsíci
Preserved Buses in Belfast City Centre - April 27th 2024
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2229 (Route 367)
zhlédnutí 432Před 2 měsíci
Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2229 (Route 367)
Buses at Monkstown Avenue - April 10th 2024
zhlédnutí 698Před 2 měsíci
Buses at Monkstown Avenue - April 10th 2024
Translink Metro Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2348 (Route 2g)
zhlédnutí 471Před 2 měsíci
Translink Metro Volvo B9TL Gemini 1 2348 (Route 2g)
Translink Ulsterbus Optare Solo SR 1972 (Route 338e)
zhlédnutí 232Před 2 měsíci
Translink Ulsterbus Optare Solo SR 1972 (Route 338e)
*Thrash & Kickdown* Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2303 (Route 93)
zhlédnutí 296Před 2 měsíci
*Thrash & Kickdown* Translink Ulsterbus Volvo B7TL ALX 400 2303 (Route 93)
Translink Metro ‘Airport Express’ Optare Versa 1828 (Route 600)
zhlédnutí 189Před 2 měsíci
Translink Metro ‘Airport Express’ Optare Versa 1828 (Route 600)
City Tours Belfast Scania Omnicity YT59 RYO / Ex London United SP40087 (City Tour)
zhlédnutí 192Před 3 měsíci
City Tours Belfast Scania Omnicity YT59 RYO / Ex London United SP40087 (City Tour)

Komentáře

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 11 dny

    Good video of 2225

  • @EricOates15
    @EricOates15 Před 15 dny

    This Bus Operates The Belfast-Dublin Goldline Route

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 17 dny

    Good video of 2325

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 17 dny

    Good video of 2313

  • @thelarnebusppoter
    @thelarnebusppoter Před 22 dny

    Gosh 2375 really does sound good

  • @BusesInDublin
    @BusesInDublin Před 23 dny

    Got this about a month ago. It's one of the more duller examples left but still an ALX400 after all

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 23 dny

      Yeah, It’s certainly far from a favourite of mine. Would take it over a Gemini 3 any day of the week though.

    • @BusesInDublin
      @BusesInDublin Před 22 dny

      @@NorthernIrishBusVideos Exactly that!

  • @BusesInDublin
    @BusesInDublin Před 24 dny

    Do these have hold gears by any chance? sounds like it!

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 23 dny

      I actually don’t know on that one. I would imagine they do but I’m open to correction on that one.

  • @PublicTransportNI
    @PublicTransportNI Před 29 dny

    I seen that bus last week!

  • @TrainScenesNI
    @TrainScenesNI Před měsícem

    the one hwak I am still yet to ride

  • @petermorer
    @petermorer Před měsícem

    Ive never seen one of those buses

  • @PublicTransportNI
    @PublicTransportNI Před měsícem

    I see that 1431 has new seats

  • @simonmccloskey8999
    @simonmccloskey8999 Před měsícem

    Great video!

  • @comradetoad6473
    @comradetoad6473 Před měsícem

    How many gears are on the Mm?

  • @DemolitionEvil
    @DemolitionEvil Před měsícem

    Seems empty, was it taken at the weekend?

    • @thelarnebusppoter
      @thelarnebusppoter Před 12 dny

      Would have been a weekday as Bangor don't use their alx400s on weekends

  • @Yourlocalbusethusiast
    @Yourlocalbusethusiast Před měsícem

    Can hear my voice at 1:18 😂 anyways it was nice catching up with you Alex

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 2 měsíci

    Good video of 2318

  • @simonmccloskey8999
    @simonmccloskey8999 Před 2 měsíci

    Please tell me how did you get access to hamills and visit it thank you also great video.

  • @simonmccloskey8999
    @simonmccloskey8999 Před 2 měsíci

    👍

  • @KenanTurkiye
    @KenanTurkiye Před 2 měsíci

    🤠

  • @Joshuatyrrell6000
    @Joshuatyrrell6000 Před 2 měsíci

    What a flyer

  • @simonmccloskey8999
    @simonmccloskey8999 Před 2 měsíci

    Ah spotted it on the same route to Ballywalter last monday

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      Lovely, 2308 is commonly found on that 7 route. It’s a very scenic route nonetheless.

  • @simonmccloskey8999
    @simonmccloskey8999 Před 2 měsíci

    please tell me what do you record with also great video

  • @simonmccloskey8999
    @simonmccloskey8999 Před 2 měsíci

    Did Ulsterbus 2023 preservation group really save her?

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      I’m afraid not. The post made in the 2823 Preservation Group was made for an April Fools joke.

  • @DemolitionEvil
    @DemolitionEvil Před 2 měsíci

    Any idea what happened to optare solo SR 1968 and 1970?

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      Both SR’s were transferred over to Omagh from Bangor in June 2021.

    • @DemolitionEvil
      @DemolitionEvil Před 2 měsíci

      @@NorthernIrishBusVideos are they still in use? Says on the fleetlist website they are withdrawn?

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      @@DemolitionEvil They are still in use, yes

    • @thelarnebusppoter
      @thelarnebusppoter Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@NorthernIrishBusVideos1970 is off the road 1968 still in use.

    • @thelarnebusppoter
      @thelarnebusppoter Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@NorthernIrishBusVideos1970 is off the road at the moment

  • @SeanTheBusEnthusiast
    @SeanTheBusEnthusiast Před 2 měsíci

    Lovely video. Sounds very similar to an EEZ one!

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      It definitely has its similarities. Probably one of the best IEZs i’ve had. 2309 and 2318 are also brilliant runners from the IEZ batch.

    • @SeanTheBusEnthusiast
      @SeanTheBusEnthusiast Před 2 měsíci

      @@NorthernIrishBusVideos really want to get 2318, although whenever I’m up the Bangor ALX’s never seem to be out

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      @@SeanTheBusEnthusiast She often sees use when schools are on. Usually on a Donaghadee or a 302 town service.

  • @TheDerrybusspotter
    @TheDerrybusspotter Před 2 měsíci

    1828 is Foyle Metro not Metro

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      It is ‘formerly’ Foyle Metro. August 2023 saw 1828 transferred to Metro MSC for use on the Airport Express 600 runs (occasionally regular Metro routes). Most Foyle Versa’s have been transferred across different N.I depots, much like this one. If you wish to read more, please read the description on this video.

    • @TheDerrybusspotter
      @TheDerrybusspotter Před 2 měsíci

      @@NorthernIrishBusVideos I thought Airport express was owned by ulsterbus

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      @@TheDerrybusspotter No, They never have been.

  • @thelarnebusppoter
    @thelarnebusppoter Před 2 měsíci

    This one defo seems to run better than the other 3 versas lol as they are always breaking down 😂

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 2 měsíci

      Same can happen with this example at any given point. To me, all these Versa’s are the same, very uncomfortable and have a horrible ride quality from a passenger’s point of view.

    • @thelarnebusppoter
      @thelarnebusppoter Před 2 měsíci

      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Oh i agree with you 100%

  • @BusesInDublin
    @BusesInDublin Před 3 měsíci

    I presume the 2007's have this interior and the 2008's have the newer interior?

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 3 měsíci

      That is correct. That’s the only major difference between these ‘07 models and the ‘08 models.

  • @PublicTransportNI
    @PublicTransportNI Před 3 měsíci

    Farewell L94UBs. You served us well.

  • @KenanTurkiye
    @KenanTurkiye Před 3 měsíci

    Heres something you may find interesting. :) The name of my country has nothing to do with the interesting and delicious bird 'turkey'...... .....but the name of the bird does have a connection with the name of my country, let me explain. :) In the past 40 years 37 countries have changed their name. Obviously one can not change the name of an apple or an orange etc in other languages, but country names are like peoples' individual names, so if you're named John we don't call you Karen. :) Name of my country has always been Türkiye, it's been known as such since around the 1200's. The name it self has a suffix, '-iye', that is Turk-iye, where the -iye suffix means 'land of/belonging to', just like the Latin suffix of '-ia', which exists in such country names like Austr-ia, Austral-ia, Indones-ia etc. Basically, the use of '-iye/-ia' is the same as the the use of '-land' suffix in country names like Ire(Eire)-land, Po(le)-land, Eng(Anglo)-land and so on and so on. Many would remember the country Czechoslovak-ia which changed it's name to Czech Republic and a few years ago changed that to Czechia (that is Czech-ia). The Latin suffix -ia probably originates from Turkish -iye as Turkish been over 10,000 years is much older than Latin which is around 1300 years old. Spelled in different languages in different ways to phonetically resemble (to sound like) 'Türkiye' we got various spellings like; Turq-uía (in Spanish), Turch-ia (in Italian), Turq-uie (in French) Turk-ei (in German) Turk-ey (in English) Mind you this was way before the animal we currently know as turkey was found by the europeans when they explored the north americas. The bird was first sent to europe from north americas in the year 1519, so up until that point there was no bird named turkey.... ...they came across the bird and thought it was a specie of the fowl/chicken they had been buying from the country of Turkiye at the time, so they named the bird 'Turkey Fowl' to define 'Turkish Chicken'... ....just like how a dog breed is known as German Shepherd (because it's from Germany), American Bulldog, British Terrier, Greek Harehound etc etc. In time you don't get to call the harehound simply as Greek or you don't call the terrier Britirsh, or shepherd as simply German, but in time the Turkish Fowl started to be called just 'Turkey' and later 'turkey', and this went on for hundreds of years. Now in modern times, this caused confusion, especially when we have people across the world unable to point to their own country on an atlas. Basically we didn't change the name of our country, we changed the mistake made in the English language. : ) So, there's some tid bit information for you to have a great day, if you read upto this point you have a great night too, ohh just have a wonderfull life. : ) Best wishes. ;)

  • @fenners1290
    @fenners1290 Před 3 měsíci

    What length are those?

  • @BusandtrainspotterNI2411
    @BusandtrainspotterNI2411 Před 3 měsíci

    Still on the road

  • @BusandtrainspotterNI2411
    @BusandtrainspotterNI2411 Před 3 měsíci

    This is actually Ex Metro

  • @thelarnebusppoter
    @thelarnebusppoter Před 3 měsíci

    I really want to ride this beast again

  • @BusesInDublin
    @BusesInDublin Před 4 měsíci

    Great machine fhat!

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 4 měsíci

      She’s an absolute flyer. Flew herself up to Newtownards with not one problem.

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 4 měsíci

    Good video of 2309

  • @Laga_Mata
    @Laga_Mata Před 4 měsíci

    Alex there’s no more Metros ALX400 fleet but 2912 and 2920 is withdrawn with ace coaches

  • @adamhenfro9302
    @adamhenfro9302 Před 4 měsíci

    Depends on the time but it will either go straight to the hospital or it will go through the parks as in your video. Going through the parks used to be every hour when the old Omagh hospital was in use

  • @GaryJunstoppable
    @GaryJunstoppable Před 4 měsíci

    hi

  • @BusVideosNI
    @BusVideosNI Před 4 měsíci

    2999 Ran with Ulsterbus throughout her Translink days. City Tours have done a great job with 2969 and 99 both vehicles look very smart and it is fantastic to see them getting a new life.

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 4 měsíci

      Ah I see, cheers for the correction. They certainly looked after both of them well, made them look like they were just brand new in the mid-2000s.

  • @thelarnebusppoter
    @thelarnebusppoter Před 4 měsíci

    Oh this one has a nice gearbox

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 4 měsíci

      Most Optare’s do. Doesn’t change my mind on them at all though. They’re still tubs.

    • @thelarnebusppoter
      @thelarnebusppoter Před 4 měsíci

      @@NorthernIrishBusVideos I agree there as I'll always detest em

  • @BusandtrainspotterNI2411
    @BusandtrainspotterNI2411 Před 4 měsíci

    Is 2447 still on the road

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 4 měsíci

    Good video of 2230

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 4 měsíci

    Good video of 2988

  • @Justin_hadder03382
    @Justin_hadder03382 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video do u know apart from the seat patterns do translinks first batch of geminis have any performance differences to the second batch

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 4 měsíci

      Not that I know of, I believe these later Geminis were manufactured the same as the ‘07 batch, with the only difference obviously being the seat moquette.

  • @BusandTrainni
    @BusandTrainni Před 4 měsíci

    Good video of 2308

  • @dentists2220
    @dentists2220 Před 4 měsíci

    Just to clarify what ALXS are there in newtownards its all a cluster can never remember anymore

  • @Lucasandellafan
    @Lucasandellafan Před 4 měsíci

    This sounds like a hybrid optare solo sr

    • @Lucasandellafan
      @Lucasandellafan Před 4 měsíci

      Sounds great

    • @NorthernIrishBusVideos
      @NorthernIrishBusVideos Před 4 měsíci

      It’s a fully electric vehicle. Translink do have hybrid Optares (00** numbered) and I have to admit, they have a nice Voith gearbox built into them.