Stagecoach 16782 & 18071 Preservation

Stagecoach 16782 & 18071 Preservation Hello! We are the 2 Proud Owners of Ex Stagecoach Vehicles Volvo Olympian 16782 S782 RVU & Transbus Trident 18071 WA04 CSU

Barnsley trip today , big thanks to 18118 for donating its downstairs and upstairs back seat cushions and emergency door...
28/05/2026

Barnsley trip today , big thanks to 18118 for donating its downstairs and upstairs back seat cushions and emergency door button for 18071, along with some number plate lights

So we’ve had a Refresh!From today we are no longer Called The Midlands Bus Preservation, we’re simplifying everything.32...
19/05/2026

So we’ve had a Refresh!

From today we are no longer Called The Midlands Bus Preservation, we’re simplifying everything.

32644 is currently still part of our Collection we are in talks at the moment with a buyer and a update will be posted on that once we know more information on what’s going on

We’ve gone from 4 to 2 buses now and to be quite honest it’s made things a lot easier to manage now

18071 is currently having a huge exterior Tidy up which everyone has seen recently and Simon has done an absolutely incredible job of her refresh!

16782 is to be having a new header tank fitted so we can finally get her through a MOT and back on the road again by the end of this year

We’ve decided the new name makes it easier now for followers as before the old name really made sense when we had 3+ vehicles!

Small road test this afternoon for 18071
17/05/2026

Small road test this afternoon for 18071

A big shout out to to the lads at The Black Country Bus Preservation Group for coming and fitting the new side destina...
15/05/2026

A big shout out to to the lads at The Black Country Bus Preservation Group for coming and fitting the new side destination glass, looks so much better!

18071 after having the back end repainted and dark blue skirt refreshed
12/05/2026

18071 after having the back end repainted and dark blue skirt refreshed

The last couple of weeks saw me tackling the back end of 18071, the faded red has been filled, sanded and given a fresh ...
06/05/2026

The last couple of weeks saw me tackling the back end of 18071, the faded red has been filled, sanded and given a fresh coat of Millenium red. New rear numberplate and Devon style fleet numbers on the sides at the back, not perfect but it looks so much better!

Productive last few days, refreshed the off white on nearside lower panels , more sanding of the back end, refixed part ...
26/04/2026

Productive last few days, refreshed the off white on nearside lower panels , more sanding of the back end, refixed part of lower strip on off side and painted panel. Back blind has edges now painted as tape was knackered , also widened the black area on the replacement side destination glass as the current one shows too much off the destination equipment

18071 gets a refresh! started replacing the orange seat grab handles with ones that match the poles, downstairs seat fra...
02/04/2026

18071 gets a refresh! started replacing the orange seat grab handles with ones that match the poles, downstairs seat frames painted, along with cab and doors inside. Started rubbing down the red at the back for a fresh lick of paint

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 It is with Deep Regret but unfortunately with Rising Costs such as Fuel & other Factors We are Sadly g...
25/03/2026

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

It is with Deep Regret but unfortunately with Rising Costs such as Fuel & other Factors We are Sadly going to have to Say Goodbye to Our Beloved 32644

This was not an Easy Decision and we both have come to the agreement over the Last Few days

32644 is a bus that needs all the love she deserves and also definitely A good storage place where work can be carried out on her all year round

We want her to continue her Preseved life preferably in the Midlands especially around Leicestershire so she can continue to now and then pop back to her original home

The sale of her will include all her Retrimmed seats which are currently in storage and also a massive roll of Barbie Moquette

We want to continue preserving buses but we have to make Sacrifices to keep this expensive hobby going

This also means that she is no longer going to Quorn (Unless the New Owners Want to take her there) and we will be taking 18071 instead

If you know anyone or a group who would be interested in the last bus in Barbie please message us for More Information

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