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| November
2000 |
| Western |
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The Machars |
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only does Stagecoach Western Buses have Stranraer depot tucked away in the South
West of Scotland, but it also has a sub-depot at Whithorn in The Machars.
This depot provides vehicles for local tendered services, as well
as longer routes to Stranraer and Girvan. Below is a
selection of Whithorn vehicles from August 2000. |
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| Volvo/Plaxton 180
(MIL4693) at Dashwood Square, Newton Stewart. This
vehicle was formerly United Counties G535LWU, and started life
with Wallace Arnold. |
Whithorn sub-depot
provides vehicles for the lengthy 359 service from Newton Stewart to
Girvan. Volvo/Alexander 522 (R522VSE) awaits
departure in Newton Stewart. |
Recently Dumfries
and Galloway region provided funding for new vehicles. Two Plaxton/Darts
subsequently appeared, one of which, 389 (T36VCS), is seen at
Kirkinner. |
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| The Machars is
real rural Scotland. Mercedes Minibus 22 (N622VSS) is
seen approaching Port William. |
Whihorn depot has
just been refurbished. Sitting outside are Mercedes 069
(G283TSL), Vovlo 180 (MIL4693), and ancient Leopard 671
(TSJ71S). |
Western Scottish
is one of the last preserves of Alexander Y-type Leopards.
Ex Fife/Kelvin/Midland 620 (TMS404X) is seen at Whithorn depot. |
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Transport |
Page 2 |
 | McEwan also provide
services through The Machars |
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| Enthusiast
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| For more information about Western Scottish, join
the Western Enthusiasts Club. Contact: Gordon Bain, 12
Brisbane St, Greenock, PA16 8LN. |
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