We would like to thank  everyone who was involved with the event, as well  as First Manchester, whose co-operation allowed  us to hold the event.

We would also like to thank Greater  Manchester's Museum of Transport and the SELNEC  Preservation Society for their kind support.

Through donations,  £52 was raised on the day for Derian House  Children's Hospice.

4590 &  8551 at Wigan Bus Station (© A. Appleton 2001)

At Wigan Depot,  all serviceable First Manchester Atlanteans based  there were on display with the exception of those  running the service. There was also a small but  varied selection of preserved Atlanteans on  display, including several GM Standards.

First  Manchester Atlanteans on display
4502, 4503, 4590, 4603, 4621, 4622, 4701, 4712,  4717, 4721 and 4729

Preserved  Atlanteanson display
EX1, 8151, 8551, 8697, 8706, Manchester 1001 and  Bury 116

4503, 4590, 4701  and 4712 all operated the 617 service between  Wigan and Bolton throughout the day and 8551  operated the free shuttle bus between Wigan Bus  Station and Wigan Depot.

Preserved  Atlanteans

8551  running the Shuttle Bus

8551 at  Bolton Bus Station (© A. Stephenson 2001)

First Manchester Atlanteans  on display

4717  and 4712 at Wigan Depot (© A. Stephenson 2001)

Atlanteans  operating the 617

4503  at Wigan Depot (© A. Stephenson 2001)

8551  & 4701 at Bolton Bus Station (© S. Owen 2001)

4503,  4590, 8551 and 4701 at Wigan Bus Station (© S.  Owen 2001)