St. Albert Transit 2003 Thomas SLF-230 #s 858-859

ST. ALBERT TRANSIT
2003 Thomas SLF-230 #s 858-859

St. Albert Transit took delivery of a pair of Thomas SLF-230 model buses, #s 858-859, in late 2003. These were most likely 2004 model year buses, built in 2003. On their website, St. Albert Transit originally listed the buses as model 232, however this was later proven to be incorrect as the 232 was the CNG model (where St. Albert's were clearly diesel powered). These were the first 30' heavy duty low floor transit buses in the Edmonton region. They were also the first St. Albert buses (aside from the ex-demonstrator #843) delivered with electronic destination signs. For the first month or so of service, these destination signs only displayed destinations, without including the route numbers. This was corrected soon after. For the few years that they lasted in service, these buses could be found throughout St. Albert, occasionally making it into Edmonton on the route 205 (West Edmonton Mall). Due to numerous issues with the buses, both were retired by 2011.

Thumbnail Bus # Date Description

858 January 21, 2004 858 at West Edmonton Mall as a route 205.

858 January 21, 2004 Another view of 858 at West Edmonton Mall as a route 205.

858 February 24, 2011 858 at West Edmonton Mall as a route 205, ok, similar to the above photos, but now the bus is nearing the end of time with St. Albert Transit.

858 February 24, 2011 858 departing the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre as a route 205.

859 May 20, 2004 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.

859 May 20, 2004 Another view of 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.

859 May 20, 2004 Another view of 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.

859 May 20, 2004 Another view of 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.

859 June 13, 2009 859 after departing the St. Albert Exchange as a route A11 Akinsdale.

859 June 13, 2009 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A11 Akinsdale.

This page last updated October 7, 2026

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Thumbnail	Bus #	Date	Description
	858	January 21, 2004	858 at West Edmonton Mall as a route 205.
	858	January 21, 2004	Another view of 858 at West Edmonton Mall as a route 205.
	858	February 24, 2011	858 at West Edmonton Mall as a route 205, ok, similar to the above photos, but now the bus is nearing the end of time with St. Albert Transit.
	858	February 24, 2011	858 departing the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre as a route 205.
	859	May 20, 2004	859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.
	859	May 20, 2004	Another view of 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.
	859	May 20, 2004	Another view of 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.
	859	May 20, 2004	Another view of 859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A14.
	859	June 13, 2009	859 after departing the St. Albert Exchange as a route A11 Akinsdale.
	859	June 13, 2009	859 at the Village Transit Station as a route A11 Akinsdale.