Subject: Stagecoach Red & White 258 (L840 MWT)
Chassis: Optare Metrorider MR01
Body: Optare B31F
Location: Bargoed, Hanbury Road
Date: c. Apr-1998

258 was an early recipient of Stagecoach colours, seemingly so soon that fleet names were not available.

It is going to work an evening peak short journey to Phillipstown which will involve climbing Bargoed Hill, not quite the challenge it was in West Mon days!

From an original slide in the David Beilby collection, photographer unknown