White Rose Bus Group

With the room created yesterday the new arrival arrived with us today in the form of this very unique Volvo B6BLE Plaxton Concept 2000 bodied with only ever two being built

History

HC04BBB was one of 2 Volvo B6BLEs new to Plaxton in 1999 as development vehicles with the idea of launching the new body designated 'concept 2000' for the new millennium.

Events overtook Plaxton with the company being bought by Transbus, and the 2 vehicles were dumped at the back of the factory unfinished.

Henry Coopers purchased both and finished them off and registered them in 2004.

The sister was registered NK54PHV and was sold on and eventually ended up at Go North East and was scrapped in 2015.

HC04BBB was retained and it spent its entire working career with Henry Coopers working mainly schools and as a spare vehicle.

It has been purchased for preservation in November 2023.

That time of year again folks, can't believe another year has passed already.
We've achieved a lot this year as a group and I'd like to thank all of those that took part, from members to volunteers and especially those that made our event such a success, lets hope the next one is even better!
Merry Christmas to all.

Plenty going on today at the shed. Several vehicles were moved around to create space for the new arrival tomorrow. Extra storage space and a much improved tea/rest room was also worked on.
Hopefully after tomorrow, that will be it for vehicle movements until spring time.

Happy sunny Sunday morning. Numerous happenings at WRBG Hq today. Have a great day.

On behalf of The White Rose Bus Group, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Neil Gibson, Michael Walker, Brian Storey, Mark Anthony, Chisbullah Maulana, Alan LA Lockey, Dylan Hartley, William Bartholomew, Nick Myers

Such sad news for the owners. 😢
We helped with the Bristol VR engine rebuild and the B10M was previously owned by a member of the group.
https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/23978651.penton-mewsey-fire-heritage-buses-destroyed-devastating-fire/?ref=fbshr&fbclid=IwAR2s50ataIQAdSfWR5wSBdN_jBnmGB1ZqUQFFy7hIeEWBFaX3OkoMgYC02I

Heritage buses destroyed in devastating fire at farm near Hampshire town EIGHT heritage buses have been destroyed in a devastating fire in a group of industrial units near Andover.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto our weekly engagement list! 🎉 Elliot Day, Carl Reynolds, Leighton John, Deano Brown, David Clougher

We’re setting up a website, what would you like to see on it?? Have your say….. comment below 👇 let us know 🚌🚛

We've been approached by the owner of Leyland Olympian 5147 C147 KBT to see if there's any interest from any preservation groups or individuals to buy her. They have been offered money from a bus dealer but she'll end up going abroad and they don't want that to happen, however, if there's no interest she'll be sold to the dealer and they'll be a risk of her been exported.
Currently MOT'd and driveable. They're wanting offers around the £5000 mark but have said they'll budge on the price.
Contact me for further details

We took Atlantean 6294 out for a quick run this morning. Actually we used it as an excuse to get a pint of milk from the local shop 🙂 Plenty of tea and coffee required on a very cold Sunday.
Work also continued on Barnsley & District Leyland National 205 Restoration, between many cups of tea. Work there is progressing nicely.
First York Volvo B6 YJ51RKU is being stripped down gradually for ongoing maintenance. Slow but necessary work.

Surprise visitor to the shed today.

🔥🚌🚛SAVE THE DATE🚛🚌🔥

The White Rose Bus Group is proud to present our second Big Bus & Truck event next year on the “Bank Holiday” Monday 26th of August!

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW📍

All commercial vehicles are welcome, please book in advance! Drop us a message to enter your vehicle 🚛🚌

We are so excited to see you all 🚌🚛

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!
Yeuk Hei Pun
Richard Kitson
Matt Tipper
Steven Tobin
Gerardo Larrosa
Paul Mercer

It was rather eventful at the shed today. Volvo B10M P10 CAE had a temporary repair to its fuel pipe, which caused us problems last week. It will be addressed when the new parts arrive.This enabled us to move it round to the works shed and get it on the lifts for an inspection in the hope that it will be ready for the 2024 season. Volvo Olympian 629 had a run out to Selby before the heavens opened. We wrapped things up earlier than usual as the darker evenings draw in.

Making the most of this beautiful sunshine 🌞 we decided to have a shuffle around in the shed. Volvo coach P10 CAE was taken from its corner where it has been languishing for some time. Having said that, she fired up first time and the air built up steadily. It was only when she emerged into the light of day that we discovered a fuel leak. She will be on the lifts next week, so we can assess this issue then.
Bristol RE 1403 was moved along with West Riding Volvo Strider 412 and Reliance Volvo Y163 HRN. Edinburgh Dart M883 XSC also saw some 🌞. A majority of the vehicles are now mothballed for the arrival of the cold and wet weather.

🚍🚏Membership Available🚏🚍

If you're wanting to get involved?? Why not join our membership.

For only £1 per week you can be part of the action and get involved with current works and upcoming rallys!

Now with a dedicated membership manager, there's never been a better time to join. So hop on and ring the bell to the White Rose Bus Group!

Here is a leaflet highlighting just a few of the benefits of being a member! 🚌🚍🚏Get in touch for more information….. next stop White Rose Bus Group

A nice mention for us in the Classic commercial magazine. 👍😃

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Andrew Swift, Cameron Bawn, Raymond Edge

This Sunday we'll be supporting our friends at SYTT for their autumn event.
We'll be leaving the shed at 09:15.
Anyone wishing to join us please be at the shed for 09:00.

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Mark Lennox, Vishal Vishal Kumar Kumar, Steve Gardner, Scott Lee

Good morning, nice, bright and fresh up at the shed this morning. Have a nice day ⛅

Shout out to our new followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Michael Laybourn
Rob Jennings
Jeremy Anderton
Michael Thompson
Roger Atkinson
Drew John

Just arrived back at the shed after a great day with the Aire Valley Transport Group, in Skipton. As usual, all the visiting vehicles were a credit to their owners.
We have attached a number of photos from the day for those who were unable to attend. White Rose Bus Group is looking forward to attending the running day again next year.

Up and about early doors as we head over to the Aire Valley Transport Group running day at Skipton. Come along and see vintage vehicles, and take a ride out on some of them throughout the day.

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Kazeem Atilola
Richard Smith
Vipin Mathur

We're looking forward to this one, hope to see you all there

Another Sunday attending to various jobs that have been in the queue for a while.
All the off side windows were removed from National 205 in order for works to progress. This vehicle will take its place on the lifts after the completion of radiator works on Wright bodied Volvo 60853.
At the other end of the shed, work was carried out on EYMS 629. The heater matrix was removed due to leaking, and will be either refurbished or replaced. This vehicle should be heading up to the Aire Valley Transport Group running day next Sunday at Skipton.
Wright bodied Volvo B6 YJ51 RKU also had its air leak inspected, and the necessary parts will be ordered this coming week.

If you're heading to this event on the 8th October, we'll see you there 👍

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Nigel Delahunty, Andrew Stanyon, Michael Scoffins, Ryan Jones

Big shout-out to our newest top fans! 💎 Paul Goldthorpe, Leighton Bus Man

Thank you to everyone that joined us onboard our feeder services to the Dewsbury Bus Museum - official group open day. Attached are a few pictures of the day that we hope you enjoy. Keep an eye on our page for future days out. We hope you can join us. Keep up to date by clicking White Rose Bus Group

Why not join us at Dewsbury Bus Museum - official group open day today?

Castleford feeder is running late, we are on our way!
Apologies.