Northern Scottish Olympian NLO16
22nd September 2005

We'd always thought it would be nice to preserve a bus and after seeing NLO16, an ECW bodied Leyland Olympian (TSO16X) advertised for sale we decided to go and view her at Tanat Valley Coaches in Llanrhaeadr - Ym - Mochnant. Despite her faded Stagecoach moquette seats and swarms of Tanat Valley flies we knew this was the one for us! Here begins the story of the preservation of NLO16, laterly Stagecoach 016 and Tanat 516. ECW-bodied Leyland Olympian Gardner 6LXB 10.45-litre diesel engine.

1982 New to Alexander (Northern) in Aberdeen NLO16. 1983 Transferred to Elgin Depot. 1990 Transferred within Stagecoach Group to Perth Panther 016. 2000 Purchased by Tanat Valley Coaches Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant 516.
2005 Acquired for preservation. Arrived at Bridgeton 22nd March 2005.

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NLO16 in a line up at Elgin depot. (c) Peter Findlay
NLO16 in a line up at Elgin depot. (c) Peter Findlay
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1983-01-01 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 NLO16 awaits fuel and wash at Elgin Depot. (c) Peter Findlay
NLO16 awaits fuel and wash at Elgin Depot. (c) Peter Findlay
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1983-01-01 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 NLO16 in action July 1983. (c) Donald MacRae
NLO16 in action July 1983. (c) Donald MacRae
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1983-07-01 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 NLO16 in service in Forres in 1985. (c) Donald MacRae
NLO16 in service in Forres in 1985. (c) Donald MacRae
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1985-04-01 00:00:00
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NLO16 in service in Elgin in 1986. (c) Donald MacRae
NLO16 in service in Elgin in 1986. (c) Donald MacRae
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1986-03-31 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 NLO16 in service in Elgin High Street in 1988. (c) Donald MacRae
NLO16 in service in Elgin High Street in 1988. (c) Donald MacRae
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1988-09-01 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 NLO16 with M (Moray) depot allocation sticker and non-standard fleetname location
NLO16 with M (Moray) depot allocation sticker and non-standard fleetname location
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1989-01-01 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 16 in service with Stagecoach in Perth
16 in service with Stagecoach in Perth
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1993-01-01 00:00:00
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NLO16 at Elgin Depot
NLO16 at Elgin Depot
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1997-09-22 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Stagecoach 016 at Buckie Depot June 1998 (c) Douglas Robertson
Stagecoach 016 at Buckie Depot June 1998 (c) Douglas Robertson
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1998-06-30 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 16 with Tanat but still with Bluebird fleetnames
16 with Tanat but still with Bluebird fleetnames
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2000-02-02 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 16 at Oswestry bus stn still with Bluebird fleetnames (c) Philip Bradley
16 at Oswestry bus stn still with Bluebird fleetnames (c) Philip Bradley
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2000-12-01 00:00:00
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TSO16X in a line up of Tanat ECW Olympians (c) Trystan Williams
TSO16X in a line up of Tanat ECW Olympians (c) Trystan Williams
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2001-01-01 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 The first time we set eyes on her! Withdrawn from service, Tanat Valley 516
The first time we set eyes on her! Withdrawn from service, Tanat Valley 516
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2005-02-16 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Internal view, lower deck
Internal view, lower deck
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2005-02-16 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Internal view, upper deck
Internal view, upper deck
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2005-02-16 00:00:00
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Nice arse!
Nice arse!
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2005-02-16 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Screen fitted and ready to leave for Blackpool
Screen fitted and ready to leave for Blackpool
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2005-03-21 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Homeward bound!
Homeward bound!
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2005-03-21 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Ready to depart the LTT's depot in Blackpool for the rest of the journey to Glasgow
Ready to depart the LTT's depot in Blackpool for the rest of the journey to Glasgow
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2005-03-22 00:00:00
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Pausing for a photo at Ringway, Preston
Pausing for a photo at Ringway, Preston
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2005-03-22 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Arrival at her new home, the GVVT's Bridgeton depot.
Arrival at her new home, the GVVT's Bridgeton depot.
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2005-03-22 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Home sweet home!
Home sweet home!
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2005-03-22 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Some missing internal fttings were obtained from ULS103X (LL103), 1 of 3 ex-Eastern Scottish Olympians at Dunsmore's scrapyard
Some missing internal fttings were obtained from ULS103X (LL103), 1 of 3 ex-Eastern Scottish Olympians at Dunsmore's scrapyard
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2005-04-02 00:00:00
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front dome receiving attention
front dome receiving attention
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2005-04-03 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 space for the pay as you enter sign has been drilled out.
space for the pay as you enter sign has been drilled out.
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2005-04-03 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 lights on!
lights on!
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2005-04-05 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 one last photo before sanding begins
one last photo before sanding begins
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2005-04-12 00:00:00
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the sanding begins
the sanding begins
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2005-04-17 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 the roof has been glossed with a roller
the roof has been glossed with a roller
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2005-04-17 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 top deck undercoated
top deck undercoated
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2005-04-19 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 undercoat complete
undercoat complete
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2005-05-03 00:00:00
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ready for glossing
ready for glossing
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2005-05-03 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Paintwork complete, all we need are the fleetnames and other transfers!
Paintwork complete, all we need are the fleetnames and other transfers!
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2005-05-10 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 NLO16 on her first outing to Lathalmond's Anniversary Event. Fuelling up at Old Inns
NLO16 on her first outing to Lathalmond's Anniversary Event. Fuelling up at Old Inns
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2005-05-15 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Transfers being applied in the shed at Lathalmond by that nice man Rod!
Transfers being applied in the shed at Lathalmond by that nice man Rod!
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2005-05-15 00:00:00
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Just emerged from the shed at Lathalmond having been stickered up!
Just emerged from the shed at Lathalmond having been stickered up!
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2005-05-15 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Showing up a nasty First citybus at Cumbernauld Town Centre (South)
Showing up a nasty First citybus at Cumbernauld Town Centre (South)
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2005-05-15 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Lapping up the sunshine at Dunfermline Bus Station on the way home from SVBM
Lapping up the sunshine at Dunfermline Bus Station on the way home from SVBM
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2005-05-15 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Posing at Bridgeton Garage, restoration complete
Posing at Bridgeton Garage, restoration complete
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2005-05-17 00:00:00
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Just need an original Elgin or Northern blind to complete the look
Just need an original Elgin or Northern blind to complete the look
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2005-05-17 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 from the rear again
from the rear again
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2005-05-17 00:00:00
 Buy Print		 Pausing for a photo at the Glasgow City Chambers
Pausing for a photo at the Glasgow City Chambers
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2005-06-05 18:06:14
 Buy Print		 NLO16 at George Square, Glasgow
NLO16 at George Square, Glasgow
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2005-06-05 18:06:42
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"ON SERVICE SCOTTISH CITYLINK" On the prom attending Totally Transport on Blackpool's South Shore
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2005-06-26 09:02:00
 Buy Print		 Re-creating the earlier photo of TSO16X pausing at Ringway, Preston just over 3 months later and looking considerably different!
Re-creating the earlier photo of TSO16X pausing at Ringway, Preston just over 3 months later and looking considerably different!
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2005-06-27 09:29:42
 Buy Print		 Lathalmond SVBM open day 2005
Lathalmond SVBM open day 2005
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2005-08-20 17:33:26
 Buy Print		 A Northern line up, SVBM open day 2005
A Northern line up, SVBM open day 2005
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2005-08-20 17:37:22
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Northern Olympian NLO16 & Midland Fleetline MRF168 on the free service to Dunfermline
Northern Olympian NLO16 & Midland Fleetline MRF168 on the free service to Dunfermline
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2005-08-21 15:55:02
 Buy Print		 Northern Olympian NLO16 & Leopard NPE80
Northern Olympian NLO16 & Leopard NPE80
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2005-08-21 16:38:25
 Buy Print		 Northern Leylands NPE80, NLO5 & NLO16 pose for the photographers at Lathalmond
Northern Leylands NPE80, NLO5 & NLO16 pose for the photographers at Lathalmond
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2005-08-21 17:04:24
 Buy Print		 Upper deck saloon, with replacement cushions in NBC moquette
Upper deck saloon, with replacement cushions in NBC moquette
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2005-10-02 17:56:55
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Lower deck saloon, what a difference a painted floor makes!
Lower deck saloon, what a difference a painted floor makes!
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2005-10-02 17:57:38
 Buy Print		 Lower deck saloon, taken from the rear
Lower deck saloon, taken from the rear
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2005-10-02 17:57:48
 Buy Print		 The Northern Lights!
The Northern Lights!
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2005-10-02 20:02:35
 Buy Print		 Lower deck saloon with lights on
Lower deck saloon with lights on
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2005-10-02 20:05:35
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Upper deck saloon with lights on
Upper deck saloon with lights on
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2005-10-02 20:05:51
 Buy Print		 Awaiting service on the GVVT's open day free service to the Kelvin Hall
Awaiting service on the GVVT's open day free service to the Kelvin Hall
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2005-10-09 10:56:06
 Buy Print		 Loading at George Square
Loading at George Square
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2005-10-09 13:16:21
 Buy Print		 Outside John Lewis on Killermont St
Outside John Lewis on Killermont St
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2005-10-09 13:20:49
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Awaiting departure time from the Museum of Transport
Awaiting departure time from the Museum of Transport
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2005-10-09 13:47:23
 Buy Print		 A Northern Olympian pit-stop!
A Northern Olympian pit-stop!
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2005-10-16 15:31:32
 Buy Print		 Preparing to depart Bridgeton Depot on a GVVT social event to Blackpool
Preparing to depart Bridgeton Depot on a GVVT social event to Blackpool
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2005-10-21 10:05:55
 Buy Print		 NLO16 meets Blackpool 367, a Roe bodied Olympian
NLO16 meets Blackpool 367, a Roe bodied Olympian
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2005-10-21 15:58:26
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On arrival at BT's Rigby Road Depot satnding next to Optare Solo 276
On arrival at BT's Rigby Road Depot satnding next to Optare Solo 276
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2005-10-21 16:32:27
 Buy Print		 NLO16 parked for the weekend snuggling between Atlantean 355 and Olympian 406
NLO16 parked for the weekend snuggling between Atlantean 355 and Olympian 406
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2005-10-21 16:44:27
 Buy Print		 East Lancs bodied Olympian keeps an eye on NLO16
East Lancs bodied Olympian keeps an eye on NLO16
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2005-10-23 15:02:19
 Buy Print		 Posing for a photo with preserved RM196 at Pontins
Posing for a photo with preserved RM196 at Pontins
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2005-10-23 16:12:34
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Taking a well earned break at Gretna services on the journey back to Glasgow
Taking a well earned break at Gretna services on the journey back to Glasgow
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2005-10-23 20:11:47
 Buy Print		 on a little outing to the Falkirk Wheel
on a little outing to the Falkirk Wheel
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2006-01-21 14:07:52
 Buy Print		 NLO16 in Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow for an Omnibus Society tour (c) Kenneth Hay
NLO16 in Cowcaddens Rd, Glasgow for an Omnibus Society tour (c) Kenneth Hay
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2006-03-04 11:53:17
 Buy Print		 NLO16 with some ex-Central Tigers at Larkfield (c) Kenneth Hay
NLO16 with some ex-Central Tigers at Larkfield (c) Kenneth Hay
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2006-03-04 13:36:01
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NLO16 at Stagecoach Glasgow, Blochairn (c) Kenneth Hay
NLO16 at Stagecoach Glasgow, Blochairn (c) Kenneth Hay
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2006-03-04 16:10:24
 Buy Print		 NLO16 after it's accident
NLO16 after it's accident
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2009-02-11 11:54:26
 Buy Print		 damaged front removed
damaged front removed
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2009-05-06 13:42:43
 Buy Print		 side view of front
side view of front
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2009-05-06 13:42:49
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repairs in progress
repairs in progress
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2009-05-09 14:23:49
 Buy Print		 new front from a RoadCar oly
new front from a RoadCar oly
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2009-05-09 14:23:56
 Buy Print		 NLO16 after it's repairs
NLO16 after it's repairs
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2009-05-22 13:22:25
 Buy Print		 NLO16's new rear end advert and Best Bus branding
NLO16's new rear end advert and Best Bus branding
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2009-06-04 12:55:35
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NLO16 with Best Bus branding
NLO16 with Best Bus branding
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2009-07-30 12:45:56
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