Mulleys Optare Solos

Wednesday 19 February 2020 (1159) – Mulleys Motorways CN56 FDU seen passing through Moulton when working the 1120 service 312 from Bury St. Edmunds to Newmarket. It is an Optare Solo new to Bebb Travel of Llantwit Fadre, South Wales in October 2006,

Wednesday 15 February 2012 (approx 1255) - Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model), seen in St Andrew’s Street South, Bury St Edmunds. It was new in Sept 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. This photograph was that used on the cover of the new timetable leaflet commencing in March 2012.

Wednesday 30 Sept 2009 (1140) – On Monday 28 Sept Mulleys Motorways Ltd commenced operation of their circular service M44 in Bury St Edmunds using two Optare Solos. MX57 HDH, seen in St Andrew’s Street South, was new in Sept 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Saturday 3 May 2014 (1006) - Mulleys Motorways Optare Solo MX57 HDH arriving on town service M44 (with the screen set for its next trip as service M55). It was new in Sept 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Thursday 27 October 2011 (1219) - H C Chambers and Son Limited P475 MBY seen in St Andrews Street North, Bury St Edmunds arriving from Sudbury. An Alexander RH bodied Volvo Olympian new in December 1996 to Metroline (London) as their AV22. Mulleys Optare Solo MX57 HDH in background on service M44.

Friday 18 August 2017 (1045) – Mulleys Motorways Optare Solo MX57 HDH seen on the approach to Bury St. Edmunds railway station when working the 1040 town service M44. It was new in Sept 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Monday 23 October 2017 (1517) – St Andrew’s Street North, Bury St Edmunds: Left is Mulleys Motorways Optare Solo MX57 HDH, new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. Right is Stephensons of Essex 458 (GU52 HKC), an Alexander (Plaxton Pointer design) bodied Dennis Dart new November 2002 to Coastal Coaches (Jenkins) of Newick, Sussex.

Monday 23 October 2017 (1515) – St Andrew’s Street North, Bury St Edmunds: Left is Mulleys Motorways Optare Solo MX57 HDH, new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. Right is H C Chambers and Son Limited 1509 (YN55 PZM), an East Lancs Omnidekka bodied Scania N94UD new to Metrobus (also Go-Ahead owned) in February 2006.

Saturday 25 November 2017 (1009) – Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH pictured on Severn Road on the Mildenhall Road Estate in Bury St. Edmunds operating town service M55. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Friday 10 August 2016 (1107) – Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH seen at the Parkway/Risbygate Street Roundabout in Bury St. Edmunds. In the centre of the roundabout is a statue of St. Edmund at his martyrdom made from steel wire with steel arrows penetrating his heart and body. MX57 HDH is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Thursday 20 December 2018 (1218) – Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH seen in St. Andrew’s Street North, Bury St. Edmunds about to work the 1220 service M55 to the Mildenhall and Howard housing estates. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Monday 28 January 2019 (0934) – Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH seen in St. Andrew’s Street North, Bury St. Edmunds working town service M44. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham.

Tuesday 13 August 2019 (1125) – Framed by the overbridge of the A14, Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH is seen on Fornham Road, Bury St. Edmunds when working the 1120 service M55 to the Mildenhall and Howard housing estates. It is an Optare Solo 920SL which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. Seen from on board Mulleys YN03 UWJ working the 1120 service 355 to Mildenhall and Beck Row.

Thursday 22 August 2019 – At the Mulleys Motorways yard in Ixworth. Left to right: BU51 MUL, a Eurocoach Clady bodied Mercedes-Benz Atego new in November 2001. MX57 HDH, an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. MX05 OUD, a former Coach Services Limited of Thetford Optare Solo 920 which was new to Peterborough Council in June 2005. Acquired for spare parts.

Saturday 19 June 2021 (0926) – Public bus services began serving the new Mildenhall Hub site on Monday 14 June 2021. However, the layby for their calling point was not yet completed although the bus shelter was in place and can be seen on the right. Meanwhile the buses were using the school bus parking area temporarily. Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH was entering the site as it worked service 358 to West Row. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. The recently opened Mildenhall Hub is located on the western edge of the town centre and houses a number of different community facilities including the Council Offices, Clinic, Library, Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool, Police Offices, etc all of which were previously located in different parts of the town. Close by is the Mildenhall College Academy, created with the merging of the Mildenhall Upper and Riverside Middle Schools on the expanded site of the latter.

Saturday 19 June 2021 (0926) – Public bus services began serving the new Mildenhall Hub site on Monday 14 June 2021. However, the layby for their calling point was not yet completed although the bus shelter was in place and can be seen on the right. Meanwhile the buses were using the school bus parking area temporarily. Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH was entering the site as it worked service 358 to West Row. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. The recently opened Mildenhall Hub is located on the western edge of the town centre and houses a number of different community facilities including the Council Offices, Clinic, Library, Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool, Police Offices, etc all of which were previously located in different parts of the town. Close by is the Mildenhall College Academy, created with the merging of the Mildenhall Upper and Riverside Middle Schools on the expanded site of the latter.

Saturday 19 June 2021 (0925) – Public bus services began serving the new Mildenhall Hub site on Monday 14 June 2021. Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH was entering the site as it worked service 358 to West Row. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. The recently opened Mildenhall Hub is located on the western edge of the town centre and houses a number of different community facilities including the Council Offices, Clinic, Library, Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool, Police Offices, etc all of which were previously located in different parts of the town. Close by is the Mildenhall College Academy, created with the merging of the Mildenhall Upper and Riverside Middle Schools on the expanded site of the latter.

Saturday 19 June 2021 (0926) – Public bus services began serving the new Mildenhall Hub site on Monday 14 June 2021. Mulleys Motorways MX57 HDH was entering the site as it worked service 358 from West Row to Mildenhall. It is an Optare Solo 920SL (9.2 metres long slimline model) which was new in September 2007 to Nightingale Coaches (Johnson) of Greencroft, Annfield Plain, County Durham. The recently opened Mildenhall Hub is located on the western edge of the town centre and houses a number of different community facilities including the Council Offices, Clinic, Library, Leisure Centre, Swimming Pool, Police Offices, etc all of which were previously located in different parts of the town. Close by is the Mildenhall College Academy, created with the merging of the Mildenhall Upper and Riverside Middle Schools on the expanded site of the latter.