David's Photographs
Traction Action
1st May 2004

Photos of Yorkshire Traction group buses in and around South Yorkshire capturing the last two years of this once proud, traditional and independent operator.

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Barnsley & District Alexander Dash bodied Volvo B6 136 at Wath upon Dearne with offside advert as part of a Sport England campaign.
Barnsley & District Alexander Dash bodied Volvo B6 136 at Wath upon Dearne with offside advert as part of a Sport England campaign.
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Barnsley & District Volvo B6 175 gets a tow to Barnsley depot.
Barnsley & District Volvo B6 175 gets a tow to Barnsley depot.
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Barnsley & District added seven Volvo B10BLE's to it's fleet during June 2005, this is 251 passing Worsbrough Mill.
Barnsley & District added seven Volvo B10BLE's to it's fleet during June 2005, this is 251 passing Worsbrough Mill.
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Barnsley & District Wright Reknown bodied Volvo B10BLE 251 at the Blockbuster Wall, Barnsley town centre.
Barnsley & District Wright Reknown bodied Volvo B10BLE 251 at the Blockbuster Wall, Barnsley town centre.
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Yorkshire Traction's Doncaster depot: Investing in the future.
Yorkshire Traction's Doncaster depot: Investing in the future.
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Yorkshire Traction's Huddersfield depot: services with a smile.
Yorkshire Traction's Huddersfield depot: services with a smile.
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Yorkshire Traction's Rawmarsh depot: Centre of excellence.
Yorkshire Traction's Rawmarsh depot: Centre of excellence.
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Yorkshire Traction's Shafton depot: Quality assured.
Yorkshire Traction's Shafton depot: Quality assured.
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Yorkshire Terrier had two Optare Metroriders, this is 215 in Darnall.
Yorkshire Terrier had two Optare Metroriders, this is 215 in Darnall.
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Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus2 1740 (ex TWM 2512) at Meadowhall Interchange on May 1st.
Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus2 1740 (ex TWM 2512) at Meadowhall Interchange on May 1st.
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Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus2 1741 (ex TWM 2589) leaving Meadowhall on September 4th 2004.
Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus2 1741 (ex TWM 2589) leaving Meadowhall on September 4th 2004.
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Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus2 1741 at Barnsley depot after withdrawal with offside advert for the Ford Transit van.
Yorkshire Terrier MCW Metrobus2 1741 at Barnsley depot after withdrawal with offside advert for the Ford Transit van.
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Added to the Yorkshire Terrier fleet during 2004 were East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE's from London Traveller. This is 2506 on the High Street, Sheffield.
Added to the Yorkshire Terrier fleet during 2004 were East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE's from London Traveller. This is 2506 on the High Street, Sheffield.
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The preserved Barnsley & District number5, a Brush bodied Leyland S3.30.T at Euro Bus Expo 2008. It was built in 1913.
The preserved Barnsley & District number5, a Brush bodied Leyland S3.30.T at Euro Bus Expo 2008. It was built in 1913.
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The Barnsley & District fleet names on number5, the preserved Leyland S3.30.T. Until the company changed it's name to Yorkshire Traction in 1929 the livery was green, with the new name came the red.
The Barnsley & District fleet names on number5, the preserved Leyland S3.30.T. Until the company changed it's name to Yorkshire Traction in 1929 the livery was green, with the new name came the red.
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Yorkshire Traction's Coachlink fleet is represented by Bova Futura 11 at Barnsley depot.
Yorkshire Traction's Coachlink fleet is represented by Bova Futura 11 at Barnsley depot.
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Yorkshire Traction's Hestair Duple425 41 inside Barnsley depot.
Yorkshire Traction's Hestair Duple425 41 inside Barnsley depot.
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2004 saw Yorkshire Traction coaches appearing in the new National Express livery introduced in 2003. This is DAF SB3000 42 at Meadowhall Interchange on May 1st 2004.
2004 saw Yorkshire Traction coaches appearing in the new National Express livery introduced in 2003. This is DAF SB3000 42 at Meadowhall Interchange on May 1st 2004.
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Yorkshire Traction's 45, a Mercedes 0.404 with Hispano Vita body at Barnsley Interchange.
Yorkshire Traction's 45, a Mercedes 0.404 with Hispano Vita body at Barnsley Interchange.
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Yorkshire Traction bought Volvo B12M's with Plaxton Paragon bodies for National Express work. This is 68 leaving Golders Green northbound on July 21st 2004.
Yorkshire Traction bought Volvo B12M's with Plaxton Paragon bodies for National Express work. This is 68 leaving Golders Green northbound on July 21st 2004.
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Yorkshire Traction Volvo B12M 69 was one of a pair new in 2002 seen here shortly after arriving in Golders Green from South Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Traction Volvo B12M 69 was one of a pair new in 2002 seen here shortly after arriving in Golders Green from South Yorkshire.
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New for the summer of 2004 were four Volvo B12B's. Number 70 is seen leaving Barnsley Interchange.
New for the summer of 2004 were four Volvo B12B's. Number 70 is seen leaving Barnsley Interchange.
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Volvo B12B 71 makes an unexpected appearance in Blackpool on National Express route351 from Sheffield on July 29th 2004.
Volvo B12B 71 makes an unexpected appearance in Blackpool on National Express route351 from Sheffield on July 29th 2004.
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Volvo B12B 72 picks up passengers for the 4pm 560 National Express service from Golders Green to Barnsley on July 21st 2004.
Volvo B12B 72 picks up passengers for the 4pm 560 National Express service from Golders Green to Barnsley on July 21st 2004.
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The last of four Volvo B12B's new to Yorkshire Traction during June and July 2004 is 73, seen here at Golders Green bus station shortly before setting off for Victoria Coach Station.
The last of four Volvo B12B's new to Yorkshire Traction during June and July 2004 is 73, seen here at Golders Green bus station shortly before setting off for Victoria Coach Station.
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A further pair of Volvo B12B's joined Yorkshire Traction during January 2005. This is 74 at Barnsley Interchange.
A further pair of Volvo B12B's joined Yorkshire Traction during January 2005. This is 74 at Barnsley Interchange.
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Plaxton Paragon bodied Volvo B12B 75 inside Barnsley depot.
Plaxton Paragon bodied Volvo B12B 75 inside Barnsley depot.
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Two further Volvo B12B's were added to the fleet for the 2005 summer, here 76 is seen at Barnsley Interchange.
Two further Volvo B12B's were added to the fleet for the 2005 summer, here 76 is seen at Barnsley Interchange.
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The second of the summer 2005 Volvo B12B's, number 77, at Barnsley Interchange on February 11th 2006 after the Stagecoach takeover.
The second of the summer 2005 Volvo B12B's, number 77, at Barnsley Interchange on February 11th 2006 after the Stagecoach takeover.
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Yorkshire Traction ran two of the three MCW Metroliner 400GT's. This is 98, which was new to West Midlands Travel as 1906, entering Barnsley Interchange.
Yorkshire Traction ran two of the three MCW Metroliner 400GT's. This is 98, which was new to West Midlands Travel as 1906, entering Barnsley Interchange.
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Yorkshire Traction added four BMC 1100FE's during April 2005 for use on Metro
Yorkshire Traction added four BMC 1100FE's during April 2005 for use on Metro "MyBus" school services in Hemsworth, this is 101 at Shafton depot.
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Rear view of Yorkshire Traction BMC 1100FE 102 at Shafton depot.
Rear view of Yorkshire Traction BMC 1100FE 102 at Shafton depot.
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Hiding behind sister 104, is BMC 1100FE 103 at Shafton depot.
Hiding behind sister 104, is BMC 1100FE 103 at Shafton depot.
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Yorkshire Traction's BMC 1100FE 104 at Shafton depot.
Yorkshire Traction's BMC 1100FE 104 at Shafton depot.
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On show at the 2005 Coach & Bus show at the National Exhibition Centre was this MAN 14.220 with MCV Evolution body, following an order by Yorkshire Traction for similar buses.
On show at the 2005 Coach & Bus show at the National Exhibition Centre was this MAN 14.220 with MCV Evolution body, following an order by Yorkshire Traction for similar buses.
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Tables fitted to the Yorkshire Traction MAN14.220/MCV Evolution bus at the Coach & Bus show.
Tables fitted to the Yorkshire Traction MAN14.220/MCV Evolution bus at the Coach & Bus show.
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Yorkshire Traction ran East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6LE's on Barnsley area services, this is 130 at Barnsley Interchange.
Yorkshire Traction ran East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6LE's on Barnsley area services, this is 130 at Barnsley Interchange.
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East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 133 at Barnsley Interchange on January 15th 2005.
East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 133 at Barnsley Interchange on January 15th 2005.
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Volvo B6BLE 146 at Wath upon Dearne on May 1st 2004.
Volvo B6BLE 146 at Wath upon Dearne on May 1st 2004.
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East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 147 leaving Mexborough bus station.
East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 147 leaving Mexborough bus station.
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Added to the Yorkshire Traction fleet during 2004 were 10 Volvo B6BLE's. They were allocated to Huddersfield depot and were new to London Traveller. 151 is seen in Huddersfield.
Added to the Yorkshire Traction fleet during 2004 were 10 Volvo B6BLE's. They were allocated to Huddersfield depot and were new to London Traveller. 151 is seen in Huddersfield.
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Volvo B6BLE 152 arriving into Huddersfield town centre.
Volvo B6BLE 152 arriving into Huddersfield town centre.
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Volvo B6BLE/East Lancs Spryte 153 leaves Leeds on the x62 route to Huddersfield on it's first day as a Yorkshire Traction bus.
Volvo B6BLE/East Lancs Spryte 153 leaves Leeds on the x62 route to Huddersfield on it's first day as a Yorkshire Traction bus.
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East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 154 at Barnsley depot. The Leyland Olympian in the background is 638.
East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 154 at Barnsley depot. The Leyland Olympian in the background is 638.
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Huddersfield depot East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 155 at Barnsley Interchange on January 15th 2005.
Huddersfield depot East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 155 at Barnsley Interchange on January 15th 2005.
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Volvo B6BLE 156 in Huddersfield town centre on January 29th 2005.
Volvo B6BLE 156 in Huddersfield town centre on January 29th 2005.
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East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 157 leaving Huddersfield on the express route to Leeds.
East Lancs Spryte bodied Volvo B6BLE 157 leaving Huddersfield on the express route to Leeds.
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Volvo B6BLE 159 seen leaving Huddersfield bus station.
Volvo B6BLE 159 seen leaving Huddersfield bus station.
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Volvo B6BLE/East Lancs Spryte 160 arriving at Huddersfield.
Volvo B6BLE/East Lancs Spryte 160 arriving at Huddersfield.
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161 was the first single decker painted in the yellow livery, being one of four Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE's added to the Yorkshire Traction fleet during 2005.
161 was the first single decker painted in the yellow livery, being one of four Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE's added to the Yorkshire Traction fleet during 2005.
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Rear view of 162, the second Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE.
Rear view of 162, the second Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE.
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Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE 163 arriving in Rotherham on Christmas Eve 2005 was transferred to Yorkshire Traction from Barnsley & District during the summer of 2005 along with 164.
Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE 163 arriving in Rotherham on Christmas Eve 2005 was transferred to Yorkshire Traction from Barnsley & District during the summer of 2005 along with 164.
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Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE 164 of Rawmarsh depot leaving Rotherham's bus staion.
Alexander ALX200 bodied Volvo B6LE 164 of Rawmarsh depot leaving Rotherham's bus staion.
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Former Yorkshire Traction Leyland National2 213 appeared in Torquay coach park during December 2004.
Former Yorkshire Traction Leyland National2 213 appeared in Torquay coach park during December 2004.
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Scania K112's 216 and 217 moved from Barnsley & District to Yorkshire Traction during the Autumn of 2003, 216 is seen leaving Barnsley Interchange on May 1st 2004.
Scania K112's 216 and 217 moved from Barnsley & District to Yorkshire Traction during the Autumn of 2003, 216 is seen leaving Barnsley Interchange on May 1st 2004.
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East Lancs Flyte bodied Scania K112 217 passing Conisbrough Castle.
East Lancs Flyte bodied Scania K112 217 passing Conisbrough Castle.
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Two Optare Delta's joined the Yorkshire Traction fleet in February 2005 from Barnsley & District, 218 is seen leaving Huddersfield bus station.
Two Optare Delta's joined the Yorkshire Traction fleet in February 2005 from Barnsley & District, 218 is seen leaving Huddersfield bus station.
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Yorkshire Traction 219, the second of two Optare Delta's at Huddersfield bus station.
Yorkshire Traction 219, the second of two Optare Delta's at Huddersfield bus station.
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MAN 14.220 227 ran as an overall advert livery for Yorkshire Traction's Travelink agency during 2004 and 2005.
MAN 14.220 227 ran as an overall advert livery for Yorkshire Traction's Travelink agency during 2004 and 2005.
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New buses for Yorkshire Traction during April 2004 were three MAN 14.220's. 229 is seen at Barnsley Interchange on June 16th 2004.
New buses for Yorkshire Traction during April 2004 were three MAN 14.220's. 229 is seen at Barnsley Interchange on June 16th 2004.
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