Austurleið-SBS 509 (VP 305), a Jonckheere bodied Mercedes-Benz, arriving at Nydidalur in the remote area of central Iceland – 24 July 2002 (492-23) (Photo 4 in a set of 4)

Wednesday 24 July 2002 - Fourth in a set of four photos showing Austurleið-SBS 509 (VP 305) on the final approach to Nýidalur. The colours carried are those of the former Austurleið business prior to the merger with SBS. Roads in these parts are just gravel or dirt surfaced which involve crossing stony river fords as a result rugged high chassis 4x4 coaches are favoured. It was when working the southbound Mývatn-Landmannalaugar service which operated three days a week between 15 July and 20 August in 2002. Nýidalur is located in the centre of Iceland approximately mid-way between available fuel stations, 110km going south or 133km going north. There are just three buildings here, two accommodation cabins and one toilet/shower cabin. Everyone must bring their own food as no public catering exists over the route.