144 at Derby Bus Station, Trent 708 is behind. 144 went on loan to Brighton & Hove Transport for evaluation purposes. This view is from 28th February 1986.

Monday 27th October 1986, the day after "D-Day" when bus services were deregulated and Derby City Transport ceased to be owned by the Council. Several new services started taking "Corporation" vehicles outside the City Boundary, probably the first time many had ventured outside the City limits! Here is 145 in Barrow-on-Trent.

146 Chellaston Glenwood Road during 1987