Preservation of Optare Excel 2 FD02SFn 561

15/05/2026

So we have another arrival.
This has been very kindly donated to us by the Dee point primary school in Blacon
The vehicle was used as an additional classroom/rest room for the children but is now surplus to requirements.
There are no seats and it's currently missing it's gearbox ECU and small wiring harness.
We haven't yet decided on whether we are going to use it for parts for our other commander we have. Or if it will be put back on the road.

14/05/2026

Oldest Bus in Fleet
Blackpool Transport
Volvo B7RLE
Plaxton Centro
978 - BF60 UVM
Training Bus

14/05/2026

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

Very handsome - and so are the crew! We've used our buses and our museum in lots of TV/film productions to add realism. If you're in the industry and you'd like to know more about our film hire work, drop a line to [email protected].

07/04/2026

Don’t use public transport? Never been to the museum before? Why not join us on Apr 25/26th for our Transport for all event in conjunction with , museum entry is free for the weekend and you can have a look at how accessible public transport in Greater Manchester is. Our free bus services will be running to Shudehill and Central Park with accessible buses so everyone can enjoy a ride. BSL tours will be available throughout the weekend, please contact us to book on a tour as available will be limited. Our tearoom will also be open all weekend for refreshments, with a wide range of meals and snacks available.

04/04/2026

Think Stagecoach Dennis trident 612 is confused where it is lol SHOWING ROCHDALE RAIL REPLACEMENT Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester

03/04/2026

We are open this Bank Holiday Weekend. Need something for the family to do. Why not visit Manchesters bus museum. A history of transport through the ages. There’s so much to see and whilst your there why not pop into our tearoom cafe for a bite to eat. There’s plenty of goodies for the children. Then pop into our shop and pick up some great souvenirs from model buses to fridge magnets. Open from 10am until 4.30pm

02/04/2026

Coming 14 April: The new Arriva Bus app and website.
Everything you need for bus travel all in one place, including live bus tracking, mobile tickets, service alerts and more.
If you currently have an account or tickets in the existing app find out what you’ll need to do here [https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/latest-news/new-arriva-bus-app-launching-14-april-2026]