Preserved Bus Adventures | Episode 1 | So I Bought Another Bus

Hello everybody, and welcome to the first video about my preserved vehicles!
So the cat is finally out of the bag, what has Joe bought?! Well he's bought himself a 2005 Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban from First Halifax. These vehicles are one of the two types of vehicles (the Wright Eclipse Gemini being the other) that got me interested in buses. Their sleek curvy design which at the time looked super modern, and to be honest I still think does to this day!
It was the first bus I'd seen that wasn't just "a box on wheels" in my opinion of course, and when I found out that these magnificent vehicles were getting cut from the First West Yorkshire fleet, I couldn't pass up the chance to purchase one. So here we are! Ex First Halifax 66780 (YJ05 VVZ) being picked up and taken on a test drive! Enjoy!
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[@kubbythebusman]

I'm a former Halifax driver. And I used to love driving that one. Nice to know its being saved

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Oh fantastic! Which link were you in at Halifax? It’s an honour to save it! A really nice motor

[@Thebusguyplayz3]

@@JoeDobsongamingyou did absolutely awesome well done at driving

[@louiekilpin3321]

Omsi is getting realistic

[@32446]

Joe must be using a new realistic mode 😂😂

[@BPMextra]

What I was thinking mate

[@davidmcnally4773]

You need to keep your hands on the wheel

[@coopgaming7792]

OMSI 3 or 4

[@That1TransportLover]

@@coopgaming7792 Omsi 5 it came out for the fhal mod

[@theplaneguyrblx]

Not even a minute into driving, and he's already committed!

[@alice1374]

It's just the Joe way of doing things!

[@theplaneguyrblx]

@@alice1374 it's what's unique about his driving, he can't go 2 seconds without doing something wrong 🤣

[@SeanyHardy]

Really enjoyed that and I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ll do with it. You got used to the size really quickly 😊

[@reececollins916]

Beautiful scenary, beautiful bus. Perfect combination.

[@beckg7317]

joe! what an artistic eye, lovely change of pace this video! thoroughly enjoyed the adventure

[@kieranstravels]

Legendary purchase, Some of Volvo’s last decent vehicles built. Nostalgia at its best 👌

[@sambee8982]

OMG, you got a 2005 Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban?!😱 If I got hold of one of these, I would've had it repainted into the 2004 Roadcar Super Buzz livery, since I'm more familiar with Lincolnshire Roadcar as I grew up travelling on their buses before it got renamed Stagecoach in Lincolnshire in September 2006 when they brought Roadcar's parent company Yorkshire Traction in December 2005.

[@joeltravelino]

you are living one of my dreams! - I really want to buy a bus one day, I can tell this is going to be a fantastic series!

[@CallumSpotting]

same

[@Monty13Transport]

I do too!

[@Flaccidtetris]

Me too, eyeing the Volvo 7700s in Vilnius

[@drb111uk5]

Great video and well done! I've been on this one many a time, so it's fantastic it will live on 👍

[@mahammad]

This video goes hand in hand with the video Simon Says made. I love the indicator sound, nostalgic, reminiscent of old London buses.

[@theo5224]

Fantastic video Joe I really enjoyed it, hope to see more like this in the future! Your a great driver as well! :)

[@enricomonti156]

Amazing. The bus preservation efforts in Britain are just amazing

[@kevingraham2733]

Enjoyed that, many happy adventures with your new bus

[@alexhowarth1438]

Amazing video and amazing bus you've got yourself Joe, thanks for sharing this experience with us! Capped off for me by you going through my home town of keighley

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks Alex! It's a lovely vehicle, absolutely chuffed to bits with it! Awh you should have said! I'd have waved :D

[@paulgul1]

Great video, look forward to seeing more live bus driving in the future

[@BusesInDublin]

"Just like OMSI innit" brilliant 🤣

[@StrxmyDev]

In my opinion Joe should just slap his "Joe Ahead Group" logo on the side and it would look perfect 😂😂

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Absolutely! Ex First like BCS?

[@TWMALX400]

That was a brilliant watch, can't wait for episode 2!

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks for that TWMALX400! Neither can I!

[@KingsAquariumsAndAntWorld]

Congratulations mate on your new purchase, really enjoyed this video. You make it look so easy mate. Can't wait for more updates ☺️

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed it :D I'm sure there'll be updates-a-plenty :D

[@james-om1wd]

Ooh how exciting! Do more of these please aha

[@Gameslayer-pd2tl]

really enjoyed that video! been following you for years with omsi! and nice to see you buying another bus and driving it also

[@BritishRail60062]

Nice to see a modern bus saved. I would like to preserve one of the 2002 Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 buses. One of the KU02, KV02 or the LG02 reg examples would be perfect for my first one.

[@danefilander6306]

I'm a bus enthusiast from Australia and I'm so very glad to see this bus going to go to a good home and it's been preserved.

[@leicesterbusvideos32068]

Congratulations on preserving one of the YJ05s which are a great batch as part of First Halifax, they are very similar to what First Leicester had with the MX/KX05s

[@jamesanthony8006]

I would love too join you on these trips! 66780 was my fav bus when it was sometimes on my route, What an amazing bus!!

[@StuRBarber]

Nice video!!! Something very different but very enjoyable to watch!

[@gkeaoyrge]

What a classy looking bus the Eclipse is.

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks George! I absolutely agree 😆

[@MegaPepsimax]

I personally prefer the solar, but only because of the ZF gearbox :)

[@Phoenix-jm7iv]

Fantastic video Joe, i my self am also called Joe funny enough and also love buses, i have the dreams of one day becoming a bus driver or even train driver once im eligible, loved this video and what a great bus to drive/buy also !!

[@marcusrashid]

On today's episode of Yorkshire man plays, Joe has a shave for you all, has a stand off with a caterpillar, buys a bus, waves at other drivers and breaks the suspension. In other news: Joe+ subscription prices are expected to go up. How else is he going to pay for the maintenance. Edit: 69 likes. Niccee

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Well naturally! To be fair the maintenance fees aren't too bad... yet...

[@alextome427]

Like a proper news reporter 👍👌

[@SparkX28]

@@JoeDobsongaming just dont end up breaking the bus somehow irl. Lol

[@raynere4154]

Hi

[@jsm12233]

@@JoeDobsongaming cool bus you got

[@lchampeny7nrr]

Well done Joe, watched every minute of it. Fantastic drive, I love B7RLE's but my favourite are B7TL Geminis, which I would like to preserve 37165 as was brand new to Southampton depot in 2007, now in Cornwall as a day tripper bus. Just need to be able to drive a bus first ideally would be great.

[@AstonL3]

Same with me,its been my dream to have a b7l and b7tl

[@inkysquid4]

Love the St.Ives cushion man! Got the waterbottle version, lovely place St.Ives is, lots of memories. The bus is nice too tho!

[@davidcurtis6698]

Oh wow Joe .this content is just amazing!! Keep it up

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Why thank you dear!

[@johnbutler6538]

Congratulations Joe on your new bus.

[@sweatybandit0]

Ah this is awesome! I totally had you down in my head as a ginger Joe Lycett🤷‍♂️🤣

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

I used to drive exactly this kind of bus for a different corner of FirstGroup, when they were new and shiny… they were very nice buses! I'm very slightly envious :D

[@jasonmoffat679]

It was nice to get a better view of Cranley estate 01:00

[@Alf.B]

This video was brilliant for me since this is the area I live in! Very good watch :)

[@XPTV233]

Having driven this bus in service and grown up on it, I'm glad at least one has made it out of the scrap mans grasp. good luck with it in future :)

[@johnturk4041]

I found your channel about 1 day ago. I can't stop obsessing over all of your content. Ive been looking at 2007+ Gillig Lowfloor busses in the US and I want nothing but to scoop one and drive it endlessly.

[@michaelcallummayaka]

I love the Gillig from driving it in OMSI! Would it be a ZF transmission you'd get? That's my favourite.

[@alextome427]

Joe I’m rly happy for you cos EVERYONE has been hyping it up in discord and it finally happened I’m so happy Joe also ur editing is getting better but what I recommend is that u put the bus company logo at the start of every video and I was wondering when u will be doing a video where ur in a A320 sim irl that would be nice anyway WELL DONE 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ruane1995]

It's a small world, I know Danny - and the start of the video is going out the A34 which is near me :) Great vid!

[@mrquickogaming]

This video was one of my favourites from you!

[@gwhiz1233]

What a brilliant bus, and you drive like a pro. Nice one!

[@JoeDobsongaming]

All those years playing OMSI have to count for something I guess haha :D Thanks G Whiz!

[@TinyMaths]

I think the 'intruder' on your car was looking for the perfect camouflage; those colours can't be a coincidence, they match the car perfectly :)

[@JohnWalshLegend]

I've driven that bus when I worked at Halifax (then onto Todmorden). I was on the Calder Valley Rota, plus Huddersfield for a short time. Happy days....

[@princeplays1993]

Excellent video Joe! Nice to see something different 👌 🙂 and to see the face behind the funny omsi vids 😄

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks Prince Plays! It was certainly different wasn't it :D Yeah I have more of a face for radio, or so I've been told haha :D

[@imranarriva.yorkshirefento1838]

loved it joe well done can not wait to get on it and can not wait for episode 2 all we need now is this verson off the b7 in OMSI 2

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks Imran! Yeah we really do need a B7RLE for OMSI don't we!

[@imranarriva.yorkshirefento1838]

@@JoeDobsongaming we certainly do

[@MetroTitanD78]

Fantastic buses to drive, got to drive them at First Bristol and First Cymru.

[@roggerolla-speedy3246]

Oh this was amazing! Well done! I have rarely ever been so glued to the screen, I completely forgot to eat. Cold food....cold food is what you gave me haha. Seriously though this was awesome. From the "I've committed" to the wonderful route everything was great. Thank you

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Aww no sorry about that!! :o Really glad you enjoyed it however :D It was fun to record!

[@scottwojcik2148]

We still have some 2005 B7RLE'S still in active service in Skegness. They were originally new to Lincolnshire Road Car which later was taken over by Stagecoach. We still have some Wright Eclipse Geminis still in service too.

[@nickk8762]

Brilliant! My other half during that video issued the immortal words "shall we get one?" Thing is, he's not joking..... lol. Enjoy it Joe! Nice to put a face to the voice by the way! Take care.

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Ohhhh what an excellent idea! The answer to that question is DEFINITELY!!! Thanks Nick, glad you enjoyed it :D

[@hellfiregrowler]

Cracking vid Joe. Hope I can have a ride on that beast soon!

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Absolutely! I'd be offended if you didn't! :D

[@KianHorwood]

seems like this is gonna be a fun series 👀

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@brandon_dammers]

6:07 It’s just like OMSI Innit?!🔥 I loved that

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Well it was! 🤣🤣

[@pitywatches6633]

Nice 👍 skills you got there it really feels like omsi

[@Robstew9000]

Hi joe I’m new to the channel.That Halifax depot brings back memories because it’s where I set off from and passed my psv test..I worked at first Leeds bramley depot from 97 to 2000.I drove a earlier version of your bus when they were new..

[@johnnyboy3949]

I have probably been on this bus no doubt. Living in Todmorden these buses did Halifax-Burnley that I used to get to college in Burnley. The thumbnail is taken in Portsmouth just in the edge of Todmorden. Brings back memories of going to college!

[@BusTrainsGuy18]

I wouldn't normally watch a whole video but this was the most interesting video I've come across, you never fail to make amazing video's keep it up Joe, I hope to see more videos like this soon.

[@mlaquatics2791]

nice video great effort love buses just like u

[@edbridges1164]

Joe what you're doing for bus preservation could in future be very important think back to any bus generation and I'll guarantee someone said "Those buses will never reach Preservation" they said the same about Leyland Nationals and Bristol VRTs but look how many of them there are in preservation! It's awesome that buses that are still in main bus company's usage is being preserved because you never know when they'll all be gone

[@100benful]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO... DO MORE LIKE THIS PLEASE!!

[@32446]

Your videos make me happy Joe! I would love to meet you and your buses in real life one day Joe :) Omsi 2 in Real life👍🏻

[@crazzagameplaylaughs9910]

Oh I do love a good rattle

[@simonrashleigh5398]

lots of rattle made worse by the spare new panels at the back!

[@xelvator]

Nice Wheels!

[@cameronmclaughlin8171]

great video looking forward for more of these videos to come

[@JoeDobsongaming]

More to come! Definitely more to come! :D

[@RichardSmithJunior-xz8is]

Wow. So. Good job man 🎉😮😊

[@FirstSmit]

Smashing video Joe! I said weeks ago ot was 66780 because she is In your YT Banner.

[@JoeDobsongaming]

What can I say 🤷🏻‍♂️ worst kept secret ever hehe

[@ctra1ns]

On today's episode of.. wait. Nevermind. Now you have beat me in "amount of buses". Time to buy a trident 2.

[@MDCrabTank]

that blinker sound is heaven

[@JoeDobsongaming]

I just find myself turning corners just so I can indicate :D

[@MDCrabTank]

@@JoeDobsongaming I remember when Tallin used to have B12MA-s and B12BLE-s and they both had same blinker but B12MA had 5HP602C and B12BLE had 5HP552

[@WhataGoalFootball]

You should try and get this bus on OMSI when a good urban is released!

[@Rawrfl_]

It's nice to seeing the older generation of buses being able to have a 2ns chance in life.

[@FurboTheFurryYT]

They're still running in my area though! XD

[@Benmcwilliams22nd]

The horn was the best part LOL I Couldn’t stop laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@simonrashleigh5398]

Still impressed of your driving ability with this being the biggest bus you've driven to date ☺️

[@Welshy98]

@@martinscars bit weird...

[@Bartteztheman]

absolute legend. Nice one lads 👍

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate the feedback!!! :D

[@davidwebsdale3070]

We have loads of these at first Eastern countries, such an easy bus to drive, sad that we could be losing them all

[@apwdude]

I'm so glad you're moving to the outside world

[@coffeeflavouredapples]

Mate 😱 keep your hands on the wheel 😄

[@b2617]

First time seeing you, I thought you were an old guy haha not sure why. Been enjoying your bus Sim 21 playlists.

[@driftlegend5968]

thats awesome dude! Can we get some more sounds for the veiling classics stuff ey :) :)

[@TABSF1]

The new omsi graphics are remarkable, Train Sim World take note!

[@JoeDobsongaming]

They are aren't they :D

[@steady_94]

How am I only just subscribing now? 😂 Reyt chuffed for ya to nab one of these beauts

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks so much! It really is a lovely vehicle, I did well haha

[@sexyguy3647]

New omsi update looks real af

[@MCJaspi]

My man is living his dream

[@CB5121]

Cute bus..

[@jonwhite4250]

That looks pretty nippy. PSV driver myself but not driven there before

[@ZX_64]

even tho i never been in this bus it give me nostalgia from being in the Gemini which i used to take all the type

[@jackhetherington6457]

Few min ago was just watching your OMSI 2 yorkshire route PR1

[@Austin.D]

Ooh so that's what he looks like

[@brickfamily9193]

Good on you joe love the bus

[@Deepleswanseavalleybusspotter]

I hope he takes care of the bus by cleaning it

[@williamhenderson6085]

Nice bus

[@jasonmoffat679]

Used to catch these to school but now I get an actual double decker school bus

[@theleedsbusdriver]

Well driven 👌

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thank you! :D

[@TheSadcyclist]

A rather good video WELL DONE you, and a nice clean bus as well with spares,im a lot older than you but would be just as excited if i had bought a bus and was driving it around town, pity you cant charge fares.Look forward to more adventures of the bus, what have you called it.

[@MultiSaddlers]

Well done joe great video did you ever feel you were in a video game and not driving a real bus.

[@Buses_trainsdevon]

Great video love the bus

[@bjspotts]

That bus always did the Halifax-Burnley route always saw it the photo at the start was in cornhome lovely photo

[@neoconcord]

Hi Joe wow I’m so excited for you both on a new adventure it’s a lovely bus it’s what 17 years old but in very good nick so are we going to see your other bus in upcoming videos or have you decided to sell that one now ? Was that your younger brother with you because he looks very much like you & did you take your partner with you on that one ? I’m really pleased for you. Thanks for sharing such a great video 👍⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I can’t wait for your next video on your new bus when you go & collect it. Take care & stay safe.

[@JoeDobsongaming]

Thanks Neoconcorde! It is really exciting isn't it. I'm impressed with the condition of the vehicle I really am, and I do still have my B10BLE so that will feature in future videos! No that other chap in the video I was sat with is Josh from Studio Polygon, the mastermind behind the B10BLE! And of course my partner was the cameraman! :D Have a great Sunday!

[@Edmoore-or7yc]

Great joe well done