In late 2002, Strathcona County Transit took delivery of four Prevost LeMirage XL-II highway coaches #1001-1004. Powered by Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines and Allison B500R transmission it seems Strathcona elected to purchase highway coaches over more articulated buses for busy commuter runs. As a bonus, at least for a few summers, these buses could be seen leased out to charter coach operators. The majority of these units were retired and sold in 2016, having been replaced by two orders of Enviro 500's. 1004 and 1005 ran until mid-2017, but all retained their original maroon livery until the end. They also carry the distinction of being the first units to carry this particular version of the livery, with the wavy stripes instead of the plain horizontal stripes. Originally delivered without destination signs, all four units were soon fitted with green Pocatec LCD signs on the front only.

Engine: Detroit Diesel Series 60 Transmission :Allison B500R

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	1001	January 6, 2003	1001 at University as a route 404 on its first day in regular service.
	1001	January 6, 2003	1001 at University as a route 404 on its first day in regular service.
	1001	February 11, 2003	1001 departing Southbound from University while working a route 404.
	1001	April 16, 2003	1001 sitting at a stop in front of the University Hospital while on a route 404 in Edmonton.
	1001	September 2004	1001 southbound on 112 St approaching 87 Ave in the University area.
	1001	March 27, 2008	1001 southbound departing the Telus Plaza bus stop on 100 St.
	1002	February 11, 2003	1002 has just finished loading passengers at the University while on a route 404.
	1002	February 11, 2003	1002 at the University while on a route 404.
	1002	March 2003	1002 heading East through the University Transit Centre as a route 404 during the morning peak hour.
	1002	January 21, 2004	1002 crossing the CPR tracks just east of Calgary Trail North while the coach was running as a route 404 Eastbound for Sherwood Park on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton.
	1002	June 12, 2009	1002 behind the Strathcona County Transit garage during a visit from the Bus History Association.
	1003	December 23, 2002	1003 on driver training in Edmonton at 100 St and 102 Ave.
	1003	January 6, 2003	Interior towards the front of 1003 on a route 404 running down the Sherwood Park freeway, heading into Edmonton.
	1003	January 6, 2003	Interior towards the rear of 1003 while at the Sherwood Park Transit Centre as a route 404.
	1003	October 29, 2003	1003 at University as a route 404.
	1003	October 29, 2003	1003 at University as a route 404.
	1003	January 21, 2004	1003 crossing the CPR's tracks in Old Strathcona while Eastbound on Whyte Avenue heading for Sherwood Park as a route 404.
	1003	April 21, 2006	1003 southbound on 100 St at 102 Ave.
	1003	April 21, 2006	1003 Southbound on 100 St at 102 Ave.
	1004	February 18, 2004	1004 showing off its new destination sign while running as a route 413 loading passengers at the top of McDougall Hill.
	1004	June 12, 2009	1004 behind the Strathcona County Transit garage during a visit from the Bus History Association.
	1004	August 13th, 2012	1004 not in service Westbound on 118ave at 97st, probably heading for NAIT to start a run on the old 402.
	1004	July 31, 2015	1004 westbound on 103 Ave at 105 St.

This page last updated on October 26, 2026