Sunday 31 December 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Dec 2017

Lincoln

Optare Solos 47261 & 2 FX03FFA & B are withdrawn
Transbus Darts 34570 - 3 YN04YXU - X have transferred to Scunthorpe
ADL Dart 34849 FX06AEE has moved from the main fleet to reserve.

Gainsborough

Transbus Dart 34456 YN53ZSJ has transferred to Scunthorpe
Transbus Trident 18050 MX53FMZ is returned to service here
Transbus Trident 18053 KX53VNG has moved from the main fleet to reserve

Scunthorpe

Transbus Dart 34456 YN53ZSJ has transferred here from Gainsborough
Transbus Darts 34570 - 3 YN04YXU - X have transferred here from Lincoln.
Optare Solo 47264 FX03FFD is withdrawn.
Optare Solos 47266 - 70 FX53AYA -E are withdrawn
Optare Solo 47163 YJ05XNC has moved from the main fleet to reserve

Thursday 21 December 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Dec 2017

Essential Fleet Services, Lincoln
Iveco Daily MX05WGC is now with Jennings, Aberdare
M Benz Vario YN53VCE is now with Phil Anslow, Garndifforth
M Benz Vario YN53VCF is now with M & I Travel, Workington
Scania Vanhool TC03TLC is now with Mulleys, Bury St Edmunds
Optare Solo M780SL YJ55YHR is now with Diamond Bus North West
Optare Solo M780SL YJ55YHP is now with Fernhill Travel, Bracknell
Optare Solo M780SL YJ55YHN is now with SD Travel, Whitburn
Optare Solo M780SL YJ06YSO is now with Pilkington, Accrington
Optare Solo M780SL YJ06YSN is now with Frome Minibuses, Frome
Optare Solo M780SL MX08MYN is now with Dales & District ( Part of Proctors, Leeming)
Mercedes Sprinter Plaxton YU05SXR is now with Globe Coaches, Barnsley
Iveco 50c14 MX57JJE is now with Hardie, Port Glasgow
Iveco 50c14 MX58GYH is now with Mcmillan, Paisley
Iveco 50c14 MX57LLN is now with Holt & Tattersall, Bury
Iveco 50c14 MX58GYN is now with A Jones, Runcorn
Iveco 50c15 MX07TZV is now with Keech, Todmorden
New here are SJ66SXT & U Fiat Ducato Mellor for Grimsby Phone & Ride services
New here is KM16KKT a Mercedes Benz 513cdi Trekka
Ford Transit YR58BWN is now with Smart Cars, Tewkesbury
M Benz Vario YN56SEO is now with Doves Coaches, Houghton Le Spring
Iveco Mellor MX55LPA is now ith Steven George, Sheffield
Iveco 50c13 MV05CKC is now with Nugent care, Lowton
Iveco 50c14 MX57JJO is now with Brown, Buith Wells
Iveco 50c15 MX58GYU is now with E&M Horseborough, Pumpherston
Reanult Master YK04PRJ is now with Jones, Bonymean
Citroen Relay FJ07UDH is now with Used Van Co, Pontefract
Iveco 50c14 MX56NKA is now with South Tyneside Council
Iveco 50c15 MX07VUW is now with Connections 4 You, Manston
Iveco 50c15 MX57JJZ is now with Transport Operations, Plympton
Iveco 50c15 MX57JJF is now with Jackson, Silesden
M Benz Plaxton YN07OOH is now with Arif & Rissat, Lingdale
Iveco 50c15 MX58GYP is now with JR Commercials, Wakefield
Iveco 50c14 MX56EKR has been scrapped
Iveco 50c15 MX07LSV is now with South West, Wincanton
Iveco 50c15 MX07VUF is now with Peart, Ryehope
Iveco 50c13 YX54DJZ is now with Gerry, Plymouth
M Benz 413cdi Frank Guy FX08DGE, O & FX58ZJU are now with Going My Way, Cheadle
Iveco 50C15 Minibus Options MX08VXJ &MX08VYE are now with County Cars, Great Bridge

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther YX10FFT is reregistered to SCT330
Volvo B12M Plaxton HCT990 is reregistered to YN05VSK
Volvo B12M Transbus YCT463 is reregistered to YJ03VNG
Volvo B12B Plaxton MH05EPZ is sold to York Pullman, York
Volvo B12M's YN05VSK & YJ03VNG are both sold to Tally Ho, Kingsbridge
Acquired is YX54ACY a Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon ex Andrews, Orkney
Volvo B12B Plaxton YX54ACY is reregistered to HCT990
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther YX10FFP is sold
Acquired are YU52XVL & M Scania N94UD East Lancs ex Go South Coast.
Scanias YU52XVL & M are now in fleet livery

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
M Benz 711D Oynx KSU369 is reregistered to R891DCA
M Benz 711D Onyx R891DCA is sold.

Cropleys Coaches, Fosdyke
Volvo B12B Sunsidegi  8302NF is reregistered to AD57UOO
Volvo B12B Sunsidegi AD57UOO is sold to Eurocoach, Inverness
Acquired is PE63OSC a Man A91 Tata Hispano Intea ex Holmeswood Coaches
Man A91 Tata Hispano Intea PE63OSC is reregistered to 8302NF
Acquired is PO13ABK a Man A91 Tata Hispano Intea ex Holmeswood Coaches
Man A91 Tata Hispano Intea PO13ABK is reregistered to WUY713
Volvo B7R Sunsidegi WUY713 is reregistered to

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Volvo B12BT Plaxton Panther V13ACW is reregistered to SV56BWE.
Volvo B12BT Plaxton Panther SV56BWE is sold to Hughes, Llandudno
Volvo B10M Plaxton N60SLK is sold
Neoplan N2216/3 ACW1R is for sale on E-Bay
DAF Irizar i6 C7GHP is for sale on e-bay
Volvo Olympian East Lancs R837MFR is for sale on e-bay
Withdrawn are Volvo B10M Plaxton NCT833 & WAC828
Withdarwn are Volvo Olympians R830, 7 & 9MFR
Here is GB06MTT a Scania K114IB4 Irizar previously C9ACW here

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
M Benz Sprinter 413cdi DG53EFR is sold to Tingey, Hemsworth
Acquired is AY65RVW M Benz 513cdi ex Weaveaway, Newbury
M Benz Sprinter YN06XEE is sold to Safeway, Batley
M Benz 311cdi WU57JYX is reregistered to D20LDC
New here is YR17AUC a Mercedes Benz 516cdi

Amvale, Grimsby
Acquired are: FV11OZA Volkswagon Transporter VW
                      FY16JGO Peugot Boxer Excel
                      YR16OFM & O Ford Transits
                      FT17KVD Ford Transit
Sold is AE56HHZ a LDV Maxus and ML56TUO a Ford Transit
Acquired is SF06WCL a Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther ex Stanley Travel, Oxhill
Acquired is YN06RWL a Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther ex York Pullman, Strensall
Acquired is YN56NHD a Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther ex Hornsby, Ashby
New here are FT17KUD & H both Ford Transit Ford.
ADL Enviro 200 YY64GVO is sold to Stephenson, Tholthorpe.
New here are CN66WRW, XSE, J-L, O & U Peugot Boxers
Here is YD62TZX a Citroen Relay
Here is YP66NMX a Ford Transit
Here is CA15AHK a Peugot Boxer Excel
Here is YB63WXT a Reanult Master Reanult
Here is YC09XLV a Ford Transit
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton NEE496 is reregistered to P22HMC
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton ORJ442 is reregistered to P237AUT
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton XWC339 is reregistered to R762XWG

Phil Haines Coaches, Frampton
Acquired is AA58OEF a Vauxhall Movano Mellor 
Sold is LJ04LZW a LDV Convoy
Here is AM06AGZ a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex MOD
Volvo B7R AM06AGZ is reregistered to D7PHC
Transbus Javelin AW53GBU is reregistered to D6PHC

Kings Coaches, Stickney
M Benz 0814 Plaxton SF03SEY is sold to Guest, Todmorden
Sold are DU65LYR & DY58PSX both Vauxhall Vivaros.
Sold is FD53UNT a M Benz Vario Frank Guy to Parnell, Honiton
Sold is BV51BNU a M Benz Vario 0814 Mellor to Parnell, Honiton
New here is YG17FVA an Iveco 50C16 Minibus Options
 

Johnsons Coaches, Caistor
Scania K113 Vanhool J44EEG is reregistered to MCZ2174
Volvo B10M Caetano Algarve G908WAY is sold to Trevor Wigley, Carlton for scrap
Volvo B10M Caetano Algarve G910WAY is sold to Trevor Wigley, Carlton for scrap
Scania Lahdon FM10USD is reregistered to J50EEG
Volvo B10M Plaxton Excalibur J50EEG is reregistered to R75VVP and is withdrawn
Acquired is Volvo B10M Plaxton S36UBO ex Travel Express
Volvo B10M Plaxton S36UBO is reregistered to 686XUB
Volvo B10M Plaxton 686XUB is reregistered to N130VAO
Volvo B10M Plaxton N130VAO is withdrawn

Brylaine, Boston
Volvo Olympians N704,22,23 & 25FKK have been sold to MS Scrap, Barnsley
Leyland Olympian H152GGS has been sold to MS Scrap, Barnsley
Volvo B10B Alexander L526YDL has been sold to MS Scrap, Barnsley
Dennis Dart Marshall Capital R686 & 7MEW + R622VEG have been sold to MS Scrap, Barnsley
Acquired are Transbus Trident Transbus Presidents LK03CFF, CFM & CGG ex Fowler's Holbeach

Phillips, Ruskington
Volvo B10M Vanhool YXI9256 (F750ENE) formerly UCT105 here is sold to Mervyn Greatrix Stickney 

Loveden Travel, Leadenham
Neoplan N122-3 M248XVE is sold to Haydock, Blackburn

Radleys Tours, Barton on Humber  
Scania K400EB4 YT12RAD is reregistered to YT12YUO       
Scania K400EB4 YT12YUO is sold to Robinson, Burbage

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon AD56XDN is now with Edwards Llanwit Fadre 
Transbus Tridents Transbus LK03CFF, CFM & CGG are sold to Brylaine, Boston
Transbus Trident LK03GGZ is sold to John Bromsten School, Hainault.
Volvo B12B Plaxton 836FOW is reregistered to RIG5199 and is sold to Norfolk Coachways, Dereham
 

Mark Bland Stamford
Acquired is LW51ZNB a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 

Monday 11 December 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Nov 2017

Lincoln
Transbus Dart 34456 YN53ZSJ has transferred to Gainsborough.
Transbus Darts 34570 - 3 YN04YXU - X have moved to the reserve fleet.
ADL Dart 35138 YN56HBG has transferred here from the reserve fleet.
Solo 47261 FX03FFA has transferred to the reserve fleet.
New here for Callconnect Duties is 91984 YT67GFU A Fiat Ducato CJ Conversion
Enviro 300 27636 and Dart 34573 were loaned to Hull
ADL Dart 35148 YN56GZX was on loan here from Hull.

Scunthorpe
ADL E200MMC's 26174 - 6 are in Humber Fastcat livery
ADL E200MMC 26177 is in standard livery
Grimsbys Volvo B7RLE 21265 DK09GXZ is on loan here

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18025 MX53FLE is withdrawn for disposal.
Transferred here from Lincoln is Transbus Dart 34456 YN53ZSJ
Transbus Trident 18050 is delicensed for an engine rebuild.

Sunday 10 December 2017

Lincolnshir Independent Operators Fleet News - NOV 2017

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Volvo Olympian Northern Counties R362LGH has been acquired from Ensign, Purfleet.
Toyota Coaster Caetano YDO823 is reregistered to BX54AEP.
Toyota Coaster Caetano BX54AEP is sold to Nesbit, Somerby.
Dennis Trident East Lancs W838 & 40NNJ have been sold to Tourmaster, Crowland.

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Acquired are YU52XVL & M Scania N94UD East Lancs from Ensign, Purfleet.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Acquired are HX51ZRJ & D Volvo B7Tl East Lancs Myllenium Vyking from Ensign, Purfleet.

Johnson's Coaches, Caistor
Acquired is PN10AFZ a Man 18.360 Beulas Cygnus ex Silverdale, Nottingham
Man 18.360 PN10AFZ is reregistered to J44EEG.

Amvale, Grimsby
New here is FT17KUD a Ford Transit Custom Tourneo.
New here is FT17KUH a Ford Transit 460 EL RWD Trend.

Mark Bland, Stamford
Acquired is LJ54BFF a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex Ensign, Purfleet.

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Acquired are PN07KRF & G ADL Dart E20D East Lancs Esteem.
Volvo B7R Plaxton BA06GHA has recieved fleet livery.

Grayscroft Coaches, Mablethorpe
Volvo B10M Vanhool EXZ1657 is reregistered to K261LUG.
Volvo B10M Jonckheere WIW1672 is reregistered to M273POS.
Acquired is FJ60EJY a Volvo B7R Sunsidegi Sideral ex Millionaire, Hayes.
Volvo B7R FJ60EJY is reregistered to WIW1672.
Volvo B10M Vanhool K261LUG has been sold for conversion to a mobile home.
Volvo B10M Jonckheere M273POS is sold to Sid Dennis, Skegness for scrap.
Dennis Dart SPD Plaxton NBZ1670 is reregistered to V783FKH.
Dennis Dart SPD Plaxton V783FKH is sold to Sid Dennis, Skegness for scrap.

Transport Connect, Lincoln
New here are MM66EAA & K Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversion for Call Connect work.

Houghs of Lincolnshire 
Acquired is V310EAK a Scania L94IB Irizar Century ex Bradshaws, St Annes.

Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Volvo B12B Plaxton VL70 PM05JAM is reregistered to JKV441.

Phil Haines Coaches, Frampton
Dennis Javelin Transbus AW53GBW is reregistered to D6PHC.

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Mercedes Benz Atega YX08AOO has recieved fleet livery.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln 
Scania L94IB Irizar C12PCC is sold to Orbit Coaches, Coalville

2 Way Transport, Broughton
Acquired is KX03HYU a M Benz Vario 0814 Plaxton Beaver 2 ex CTS.
Volvo B10M-50 Alexander E102JFV & F109XCW are withdrawn.
Volvo B10M-50 Alexander F111XCW iswithdrawn.
Volvo Olympian East Lancs P683SVL is withdrawn.
Leyland Tiger Plaxton A159EPA is withdrawn
Leyland Tiger Duple OAM896 is withdrawn

Tourmaster, Crowland
New here is YX67UOM a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard.
Acquired are W838 & 40NNJ Dennis Trident East Lancs from Fowlers, Holbeach Drove.

Wormalls Minibus Hire, Grantham 
Ford Transit HJ55MKC is sold to Soverign, Walsall.
Acquired is T821UCH a M Benz Sprinter 412CD Onyx from Pulfrey's Grantham.
Acquired is YG59WFN a Ford Transit.

Pulfrey's Coaches Grantham
Sold is T821UCH a M Benz Sprinter 412CD Onyx to Wormalls Minibus Hire, Grantham.



Wednesday 22 November 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleet Movements - Oct 2017

Lincoln
Ex London Transbus Darts 34392 & 97 LX03CAU & CBY are here for component recovery.
Ex London Transbus Tridents 17939 &40 LX53JYB & C are here for component recovery.
Enviro 400 19122 has returned to service following repairs and repaint.
Scania Enviro 400's 15653 & 6 FX10AFO & Y have moved from reserve to the main fleet at Lincoln.
Transbus Trident 18044 has transferred to Gainsborough.
Man Driver Training bus 22658 T658OEF has been withdrawn for disposal with engine failure.
Lincoln Tour open top Volvo 16943 PIW4457 has moved from Lincoln to the seasonal reserve fleet.
Transbus Trident 18050 has transferred to Gainsborough on paper, but is here awaiting an engine rebuild.

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18044 has transferred here from Lincoln.
Transbus Trident 18050 has transferred here on paper but is at Lincoln awaiting an engine rebuild.
Transbus Trident 18025 has been withdrawn for disposal.
ADL Enviro 300 27785 is delicensed for accident damage repairs.

Scunthorpe
Volvo B7TL East Lancs 16919 FX55AZV has transferred here from Skegness.
Enviro 200MMC's 26174 - 76 are in service here in fastcat livery.
Man Enviro 300's 22758 - 60 have transferred to Hull.
ADL Dart 35144 has transferred to Skegness in exchange for 16919.

Skegness
Volvo B7TL East Lancs 16919 has transferred to Scunthorpe.
ADL Dart  ADL Pointer 35144 has transferred here from Scunthorpe in exchange for 16919.
Trident Open Tops 17673, 17675 - 8 have moved to the seasonal reserve fleet.
Enviro 400 open top 19169 has moved to the seasonal reserve fleet
Volvo B7TL Wright 16941 FX06AOC has lost interconnect livery and is repainted into standard livery.
Volvo B7TL open tops 16964 & 6 have moved to the seasonal reserve fleet along with Vyking B7's 16904 & 5.

Grimsby
Volvo B7 Open tops 16962 & 5 have moved to the seasonal reserve fleet. 

Sunday 19 November 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - OCT 2017

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Here is P50WHF (EU03YDH) a Vauxhall Combo 2000di for engineers use.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania East Lancs Cityzens P865, 9 & 71VFG and R878 - 80HCD are still in use here.
Sold is C12PCC (V303EAK) a Scania L94IB Irizar Century, New Owner as yet unknown.
Sold is BRZ7175 (Y3HCR) a Scania K124IB4 Irizar Century, New owner as yet unknown.

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Acquired is WA03EYL a Volvo B12M Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Chalfont Coaches.

Johnson, Caistor
Acquired is AA10ALS a Scania K380EB4 Lahdon Omniexpress ex Al's Birkenhead.
Scania AA10ALS is reregistered to J55EEG.
Volvo Plaxton 686XUB (N130VAO) has recieved new fleet livery.

Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Plaxton demonstrator YX17OGZ Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard has been on loan here.
Acquired is YD64UYY a VDL Futura FHD2-129 ex Coach Options, Rochdale.
New here is YN67CFE a Iveco T600S Noone Touras .
Iveco YN67CFE is numbered IC115 and Futura 2 YD64UYY is VDL116.

Hornsby's, Ashby
Dennis Dart MPD Plaxton Pointer X94HTL is reregistered to X266JBE.
Dennis Dart MPD Plaxton Pointer X266JBE is sold to Fir Park Transport Museum.
DAF SB120 Y466HUA is withdrawn and is being used as a source of spares.
Ford Transit Connect T200L BJ54VST is reregistered to X94HTL.
Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther 2 YN13GXJ is reregistered to 1642RH.

Black Cat Travel, Harmston 
Mercedes Benz UBZ3961 is reregistered to N111BCT.
Dennis Trident Y464NHK is reregistered to J666BCT.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Volvo B12BT Jonckheere L10EXE is repainted allover white.
Acquired are HX51ZRD & J Volvo B7TL E L Myllenium Vyking ex Damory Coaches.

Thursday 12 October 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Sept 2017

Lincoln
Transbus Tridents 18048 & 18049 have transferred to Worksop
Transbus Tridents 18038 & 18121 have transferred to Gainsborough
Solo 47263 is withdrawn and is being stripped for spares
Solo 47068 has moved from Lincoln to the reserve fleet
ADL Dart 35138 YN56HBG has transferred here from Gainsborough
Ex London Transbus Darts 34392 & 9 LX03CBU & Y have transferred here for spares recovery.
Ex London Transbus Tridents 17939 & 40 LX53JYK & L have transferred here for spares recovery
Transbus Dart 34456 has arrived here from Mansfield
ADL Tridents 18317 - 20 have moved from Lincoln to the reserve fleet

Scunthorpe
Solo 47246 has transferred to Stagecoach Highlands
Man Enviro 300's 22755 & 6 have transferred to Hull

Skegness
Enviro 300 27782 has transferred to Mansfield
Open top Tridents 17013, 5 & 6 are at Lincoln being prepped for service here

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18038 has transferred here from Lincoln
Transbus Trident 18121 has transferred here from Lincoln

Sunday 8 October 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Sept 2017

Travel Wright, Newark
Acquired is KX14FJN an Optare Solo M995SR ex Dawson Rentals, Hellaby.
Acquired is PN07LLK a Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon ex Alfa Tours.
Acquired is YJ60LRX an Optare Solo M950 ex CT Plus.
Solo YJ60LRX is numbered S60.
Acquired is YN57ADX a Man 18.360 Plaxton Panther ex Brentwood Coaches.
Volvo PN07LLK and ADL Javelin YN60BVR have recieved a cream based version of fleet livery.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Acquired is YJ13HHV an Optare Versa V1140 ex Weaveaway, Newbury.
Acquired is AJ16GXS a Ford Transit.
Ex Reading Scania YN08HYS is reregistered to HC08PCC.
Ex Reading Scania YN08HYR is reregistered to JC08PCC.
Ex Nottingham Scania YN05WFD is reregistered to L77PCC.
Ex Nottingham Scania YN05WGG is reregistered to S27PCC.
Ex Nottingham Scania YN05WFR is reregistered to P29PCC.
Ex Nottingham Scania YN05WFU is reregistered to N27PCC.
Acquired is YT11LVH a Scania K380EB6 Irizar i6 ex West Coast Motors.

Beeline Travel, Billinghay
Dennis Javelin UVG R340RCJ has been sold to Black Cat Travel, Harmston


Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Acquired is R340RCJ a Dennis Javelin UVG from Beeline Travel, Billinghay.
Acquired is G128WGX a Leyland Olympian Tri Axle Alexander RL from John Boyce Coaches.
Dennis Javelin R340RCJ is reregistered to L999BCT and is named "Topcat"
Leyland Olympian G128WGX is reregistered to B19BCT and is named "Bagpuss"
Acquired is T371FUG a Dennis Trident Alexander ALX 400 ex Stagecoach East Midlands
Dennis Trident T371FUG is reregistered to M666BCT and is named "Tom"
M666BCT, L999BCT and B19BCT are all repainted into silver and black fleet livery.

Abacus Coaches, South Witham
Acquired is KU58XGB a Kassaboher Setra S416GT-HD ex Country Lion, Guildford.
Setra KU58XGB is reregistered to S55NFC.
Dennis Javelin Plaxton S55NFC is reregistered to S492UAK.

Dickinsons, Wrangle
Dennis R420 Plaxton Paragon is sold to Norfolk Coachways, Derham.

Haltham Travel, Haltham
Acquired is CN06DKD a Reanult Master ex Lloyd, Hull
Optare Excel XIB1908 is reregistered to V202ENU
Mercedes Benz 0814 N376EAK is reregistered to XIB1908
Optare Excel V202ENU is for sale.
Volvo Plaxton M373CRL is for sale
LDV Convoys AF02ORO, YX53FYC & FX04FXB are for sale
Optare Alero YN53SUX is for sale

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Bedford YMT Duple Dominant DDT292V is stored for preservation by this operator
Acquired is CX02KEJ a Neoplan N516SHD Neoplan Euroliner ex RS Coaches, London
Acquired are HJ02WDL & M, HJ52VFW,X & Z and HF03AEG all DAF DB250 Optare Spectras from Wilts & Dorset
DAF DB250 HJ52VFX is repainted into fleet livery

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton UJL270 is reregistered to W877VGT.
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton W877VGT is sold to Crusade, Huntingdon
Acquired is AC58FTE a Volvo B12B Jonckheere SHV ex Greys Ely
New here is SC67SLE a Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton T58MOA is reregistered to UIB2948
Volvo B12B Plaxton X121MPS is reregistered to MH05EPZ
Volvo B12B Jonckheere AC58FTE is reregistered to X121MPS
Volvo B12M Plaxton VTL627 is reseated to C70F
Volvo B12M Plaxton is reregistered to YJ03VNG
Mercedes Benz 811D N333SLE is reregistered to P938YSB

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
Mercedes Benz Sprinter YN06XEE is sold to Safeway, Batley

Hornsby's, Ashby
Preserved Dennis Lancet GWN432 is for sale
Reregistered is Volvo B12B Plaxton 1642RH to YN56NHD
Volvo B12B Plaxton YN56NHD is sold to Plaxton, Anston
Bedford OB EDR793 has been repainted into fleet colours

Coopers Tours, Grimsby 
Autosan Eagle BX58GFV has recieved an allover livery for Franklin College
Dennis Javelin S491UAK has recieved an allover livery for Franklin College
Dennis Trident T647KPU has recieved an allover livery for Franklin College

Centrebus, Grantham
Transferred here from Saxby are the following:
660 - 2 YJ60GFE, O & U VDL SB180 MCV Evolution
668 & 9 YJ60GGP & U VDL SB180 MCV Evolution
670 & 1 YH63CXC & B VDL SB180 MCV Evolution
759 AN09BUS a VDL SB200 Wright Pulsar 2
758 KB10BUS a VDL SB200 Wright Pulsar 2

Here is 606 FJ56YBW a VDL SB120 Plaxton Centro
Acquired from Nottingham City Transport are 902,3 & 5 YN05WGC, WFV & 53CHF all Scania N94UD East Lancs Omnidekkas.
Acquired from Nottingham City Transport are YN53CFJ, CFE & CFO all Scania N94UD East Lancs Omnidekkas
Omnidekkas YN05WFV & WGC have been repainted into fleet livery.

Pulfrey, Great Gonerby
Acquired is PJ53NKL a Volvo B7TL Transbus President ex London General

Mark Bland Travel, Stamford
Acquired is LJ54BFF a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex Ensign, Purfleet
Acquired are X945YCC & X687DSH both Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex Dublin Bus

Fowlers Travel, Holbeach Drove
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton R726TYC has now recieved fleet livery.
Acquired are PL51LDV, Z, LEF, YX51AYC, PN02XBP & H all Volvo B7TL Plaxton Presidents ex East Yorkshire Motor Services.

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee T9  HS03OLE is for sale
Volvo B12M Jonckheere B12GOO is for sale

Cropley, Fosdyke
Acquired is PO13ABK a Man A91 Tata Hispano Intea ex Harry Shaw, Coventry
 
 

Sunday 3 September 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - July & August 2017

Lincoln
Scania K230UB ADL Enviro 300's 28614 & 20 FX61CYY & CZE have transferred from Worksop
Transbus Dart 34464 YN53ZRS has transferred from Mansfield.
Scania Enviro 400's 15652 & 4 FX10AFN & U have transferred to Worksop.
Envro 300 27638 has recieved an allover livery for Scampton Airshow.
Volvo B7's 16905, 6 & 13 have transferred to Skegness.
Transbus Dart 34476 PX53DKA has transferred from Mansfield.
Transbus Tridents 18021, 18038, 44, 49 & 50 have moved to the reserve fleet.
Transbus Dart 34459 YN53ZRV has transferred from Mansfield
Ex Cambridge Trident Enviro 400's 19302, 4, 6 - 8  AE07KZC, F, H, J & K are now in service here completing the batch of 14 due .
Volvo B7 16971 PN02XBV has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap.
Withdrawn Trident 17516 has donated its front lower dash panel to 18391.

Skegness
Volvo B7 16914 FX54AOD has returned to service here.
Volvo B7's 16905, 6 & 13 have transferred here from Lincoln.
Enviro 300's 27765 & 81 have transferred to Mansfield.

Grimsby
Volvo B7R driver Trainer 53216 126ASV has been reregistered to SV54EXZ and is for disposal.
Volvo B7R 53213 DAZ5455 will replace 53216 here as Driver Trainer.

Sunday 27 August 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - July & August 2017

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Acquired are YN05WFD, WGG, WFR & WFU all Scania N94UD East Lancs Omnidekka from Nottingham City transport.
Scania N230UD East Lancs Olympus YN08HYS has recieved a repaint into a new double decker livery.
Here is YD14NXT a Ford Transit.
Scania East Lancs YN05WFD, WGG & WFR are all repainted into the new double decker livery.
Mercedes Noone Turas PE17PCC is named "King of the Road"

Cropley's Coaches, Fosdyke
Here is BX61DXP a Volvo B9R Sunsidegi Sideral ex Bayliss, Deal.
Here is YJ13HSC a BMC Midilux ex Silverdale Coaches, Carluke.
Volvo B12B Sunsidegi Sideral AJ06YLZ is sold to Gardiner's Wickford.

Brylaine, Boston
Transbus Trident LX53JYK is allover red with a blue front bumper and fleetnames.
Transbus Trident LX04FYF is allover red with fleetnames.
DAF SB220 Ikarus Polaris MK52XNN has returned to service.

Loveden Travel, Leadenham
Acquired is FJ09XGO a Volvo B12BT Prestige 9700 ex Harris Accrington.
Sold is M248XVE a Neoplan N122/3 Neoplan Skyliner to Haydock, Blackburn.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Here is BT66TZJ a Mercedes Benz Tourismo ex Commandrey Coaches.

Dickinsons, Wrangle
Acquired is AA14AZZ a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard ex Aziz Coaches, Birmingham.
New here is JD66DJD a Yutong TC9 Yutong C36F.

Coopers Tours Grimsby & Killamarsh
Acquired is N116UHP a Volvo Olympian Alexander Royale ex Transdev Burnley & Pendle.
Dennis Javelin RIL3746 has been repainted into an allover livery for Franklin College.

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Acquired is K1YPB (SU11RON) a Vanhool TX16 Astron  from York Pullman. This coach was new to Barnards Coaches of Kirton Lindsey.
Vanhool TX16 Astron K1YPB (SU11RON) is reregistered to 3932FH.
Acquired is YN05WFP a Scania N94UD East Lancs Omnidekka from Nottingham City Transport.
Acquired is PN07KRG a Scania K230UB East Lancs Esteem ex CT Plus.

Grayscroft Coaches, Mablethorpe
Iveco Stanford M18L GN07SZG is reregistered to XBZ1675.

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Neoplan Skyliner CW02UHY is reregistered to KIB6474.
Leyland Tiger Plaxton KIB6474 is reregistered to A159EPA.

Phil Haines, Frampton
Dennis Javelin Berkhof V116DBL has been sold to JJ's Coaches, Clopton.
Acquired is AM06AGZ a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex MOD.
Volvo B7R AM06AGZ is reregistered to D7PHC.

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove.
Volvo B12M Plaxton VDO929 is reregistered to AD56XDN.
Volvo B12M Plaxton AD56XDN is sold to Plaxton, Anston.
Sold are Dennis Trident East Lancs W837 & 9 NNJ. 837 passing to an unknown owner in Throkenholt as a storeshed & 839 to Alderman Payne Primary School in Parsons Drove.

Centrebus, Grantham
Following the closure of Saxby depot, the following vehicles have transferred to Grantham:
758 KB10BUS, 759 AN09BUS VDL SB200 Wright Commander and  660 YJ60GFE and 662 YJ60GFU VDL SB180 MCV Evoluton.
Trident 882 DAZ4302 (PO51WNN) is repainted into Centrebus livery.
Scania East Lancs 904 YN07LHT is repainted into Centrebus livery.
Here is 542 LN03AYM a Transbus Dart SLF Transbus Pointer 2
Here is 544 EU54BZY as Transbus Dart MPD Transbus Mini Pointer which is withdrawn.
579 EU03EOD a Transbus Dart MPD Transbus Mini Pointer is withdrawn.
Here is YJ60GGU a VDL SB180 MCV Evolution
Scania N230UD 900LX59COA is reregistered to W50PJC.
Scania N230UD 901 LX59CSO is reregistered to W60PJC.
Trident 926 PO51UMF is reregistered to L66PJC
VDL SB200 FX04TJY is reregistered to PJZ9450.
Following the earlier note Trident 882 DAZ4302 has been reregistered to PO51WNN and has been withdrawn.
Solo 392 VU02TSX is withdrawn.

Wednesday 5 July 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - June 2017

Cropley's Fosdyke
Volvo B12B Sunsidegi Sideral XSV839 has been reregistered to AJ06YLZ
New here is XSV839 a Yutong TC12 Auto

Essential Fleet Services, Lincoln
Iveco Daily MX05WGD is sold to Willenhall Commercials.
Citroen Relay FJ07UDH is sold to Used Van Co, Wakefield
Iveco Daily MX57TAV is sold to Leonards Van Sales, Glasgow

Sleafordian Coaches, Sleaford
Volvo B12M Plaxton YCT463 (YJ03VNG) is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales.
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton T58MOA is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo B12B Plaxton X121MPS is for sale via John Hill Coach Sles
Volvo B12M Plaxton HCT990 (YN05VSK) is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Mercedes Benz Unvi KVL261 (FX06VGR) is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton UJL270 (W877VGT) hhas been sold via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3 demo coach YX16NWM has been on loan here for 1 week.

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Irisbus Eurorider Beulas Cygnus YN08AVF & AVX are for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Scania Lahdon YS09JCS is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo Plaxton Y917XEC (ex R700JCS) is now with Manning, Croom (EI)

Hough's of Lincolnshire
Man 18.360 YN06FXE has been sold via John Hill Coach Sales

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Here is MV02ULX a Volvo B12M Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Elcock Reisen, Telford.
Scania Irizar PB YN55PZB has been on loan here from Dawson Rentals

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Volvo B7 Wright Eclipse Gemini LX53AYW has been repainted by PCR Horncastle.
Scania K124 Irizar PB SP06DGF (C12ACW) is sold to Boyd, Paisley

G & L Travel, Stickney
Mercedes Benz 0405 Optare Prismas L14, 18 & 20EXE are for sale
Dennis Trident Plaxton President T140CLO is for sale

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Scania Vanhool NEZ9430 has been reregistered to H153DVM.
Scania Plaxton WJI8928 has been reregistered to G881VNA
Scania Vanhool H153DVM and Scania Plaxton G881VNA have been sold to MC Tractors, Ramsey for scrap.
Scania Vanhool, K535EHE has been sold to MC Tractors, Ramsey for scrap
Here is SUI9014 a Scania K114IB Irizar Century ex GO02CLA

Brylaine, Boston
Leyland Olympians H908PTW and H152GGS have been sold to MS Scrap, Barnsley for Scrap
Dennis Dart SLF Marshall Capital R686 + 7MEW and R622VEG have been sold to MS Scrap, Barnsley for scrap
Volvo Olympian Alexander N704, 22, 23 & 25FKK have been sold to MS Scrap Barnsley for scrap
Volvo B10B Alexander Strider L526YDL has been sold to MS Scrap Barnsley for scrap
Here is LX53JYK a Transbus Trident Transbus ALX400 ex Ensign, Purfleet

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Volvo B6BLE Wright Crusader N100ALS has been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap
Volvo Vanhool H163DVM is sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap
Acquired is GN07SZG an Iveco Stanford Coachworks from Olympic, London


Thursday 29 June 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews June 2017

Lincoln
Volvo B7's 16908 - 10 FX53TXB - D have transferred to Skegness.
Trident Enviro 400 19127 FX07CMO has transferred back to Grimsby with Sister Enviro 400 19122 FX07CLY transferring here from Grimsby.
Enviro 200 Darts 36058, 36114 - 21 have transferred to Mansfield.
Transbus Darts 34457 - 9, 34461, 34473 - 7, 34570 - 3 are here from Mansfield.
Trident ALX400 17516 has transferred to Lincoln for component recovery from Manchester.
Fire damaged Scania Enviro 400 15655 FX10AFV has been removed for scrap by Hardwick, Carlton.
Volvo B7's 16905 - 7 FT02FFC, B & FX53TXA are to transfer to Skegness.
Trident Enviro 400 19295 AE07KYV is now in service.
Solos 47261 - 3 have moved from Lincoln to reserve.
ADL Dart 34849 FX06AEE is out of service for engine repairs.
Volvo B7 16971 PN02XBV is being stripped for parts.
Scania Enviro 400's 15652 & 4 are transferring to Worksop to increase capacity on their Service 19.
Scania Enviro 300's 28614 & 20 FX61HYY & FX61CZE are moving here from Worksop in exchange for 15652 & 4.
Currently working here are Skegness Scania 15809 FX12BBN and Grimsby Enviro 200 37198 YY64GUX.
Lincoln Trident Enviro 400 19148 is currently working at Skegness.
Scania Enviro 400 15652 FX10AFN has lost Interconnect livery and has been repainted into standard livery.
Volvo B7 16906 is out of service for Gearbox repairs.

Skegness
Volvo B7's 16908 - 10 FX53TXB - D have transferred here from Lincoln
Scania Enviro 400 15809 FX12BBN is currently working at Lincoln.
Lincoln's Trident Enviro 400 19148 NK07HBH is working here.
Volvo B7 16914 FX54AOD is out of service for engine repairs.
Enviro 300's 27762 - 4 have transferred to Mansfield

Scunthorpe
Man Enviro 300's  22759 & 60 FX09DBY & Z have transferred here from Hull.
Solo 47263 FX53AYC has transferred to reserve

Grimsby
Trident Enviro 400 19127 has returned here from Lincoln with sister Enviro 400 19122 transferring to Lincoln.
Enviro 200 37207 is out of service with accident damage.
Enviro 300 27202 is out of service with accident damage.
Enviro 200 37198 YY64GUX is in service at Lincoln.



Tuesday 6 June 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - May 2017

Lincoln
ADL Trident 18316 has transferred to Mansfield.
Enviro 200 Darts 36058, 36114, 36116, 36120 and 36449 have transferred to Mansfield.
Transbus Darts 34571 YN04YXV, has transferred here from Mansfield
Transbus Darts 34473 PX53DJV & 34458 YN53ZRU have transferred  here from Mansfield
Transbus Dart 34573 YN04YXX has transferred here from Mansfield
Volvo B7 East Lancs 16913 FX54AOC is on loan to Grimsby
Transbus Trident 18050 MX53FMZ has transferred to Skegness
Enviro 300 27198 SL64HYK has returned to Hull allowing Enviro 300 27637 FX10DUJ to return here.
ADL Trident Enviro 400 19299 & 300 AE07KYZ & KZA are now in service here.
Enviro 300 27640 FX10DUY has been repainted

Scunthorpe
ADL Dart 35144 is being repainted.
Man Enviro 300 22576 is on loan from Hull

Skegness
Enviro 300 27764 has returned here from Grimsby
ADL Dart 35132 has been repainted for Skegness routes
Scania 15811 FX12BBV is at Grimsby

Grimsby
Scania Enviro 400 15656 is in service here as part of its tour of the East Midlands
Volvo B7 16913 FX54AOC is on loan here from Lincoln

Monday 5 June 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - May 2017

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress YP10VZB is sold  to New Horizon travel, Fratling.
Irisbus Euroriders YN08AVF & X are for sale via John Hill Coach Sales, Milton Keynes.
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress YS09JCS is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales, Milton Keynes.
Volvo B10M-62 R700JCS is reregistered to Y917XEC.
Scania Irizar YP09NPE is reregistered to R700JCS and has been repainted into fleet livery.
Scania K114EB4x2 YP02AAK has been reregistered to J5WWA.
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton R888JCS has been repainted into e new version of fleet livery.

Essential Fleet Services, Lincoln
Iveco Daily 50C13 MX05WGD is sold to Willenhall Commercials, Willenhall
New here is KX66YCU a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514cdi.

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Volvo Olympian Alexander V320NAL has been repainted into fleet livery.
Volvo Olympian V320NAL is named "Fenland Princess"
Volvo B12B Vanhool 761FOW (PY56LBO) is named "Pegasus".
VDL SB4000 Berkhof YJ12CHN is named "Rhianna".
Volvo B12B Plaxton VU07LLK is reregistered to ODO798 and is named "Ambers"

Travel Wright, Newark
Dennis Javelin M472RCA is for sale on e-bay.

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Here is T304JRH a Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer ex EYMS.

Hornsby's Ashby
Here is EJ65NZC a Mercedes Benz Sprinter513cdi Trekka.
Trident SN03EBG is now in fleet livery minus fleet vinyls.
Enviro 200 Dart NH11BUS is now in new fleet livery minus vinyls and has tinted windows.
Enviro 200 darts NH09BUS MK63XAB are still allover white.
DAF SB120 Wright Cadet Y466HUA is withdrawn.
Plaxton Primo FX06JVG is withdrawn.
Leyland Olympian J845TSC and Trident V191MEV are used for School routes only.
Here is PF07WYB a Volkswagon Crafter with UV Modular Bodywork ex Wigan Borough Council.
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther is reregistered to 2553RH.

Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B12B Plaxton YN56DZH has recieved new fleet livery.
Here is YP66NMX a Ford Transit.
Here are CN66WRW, XSE, XSJ, XSK, XSL, XSO and XSU all Peugot Boxer Excel M8L
Here are CE66YGH, YGL, CK65FOC - E all Peugot Boxer Excel M8L

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Sold is G522LWU a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton.
New here is GO17BCT a Yutong TC9.

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Volvo Olympian P912RYO has been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Volvo B12B Jonckheere L16EXE has been reregistered to FJ56KTV and has been sold to John Hill Coach Sales, Milton Keynes.
Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini LX53BDY has been repainted into fleet livery by PCR, Horncastle.

Houghs of Lincolnshire 
Man 18.350 Noge Catalan YN06FXE is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales, Milton Keynes.
New here is YN17OHO a Scania K410EB6 Higer Touring.

G&L Travel, Stickney
Volvo Olympians T328JAL and  S214CRR have been repainted into fleet livery by PCR, Horncastle.

Brylaine, Boston
Transbus Tridents LX04FYG &  FTF are in service in allover red with Brylaine fleetnames.

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Leyland Olympian Northern Counties F456BKF has been sold for preservation.
Volvo B10B L829HEf has been sold for scrap.
Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 01-D10213 & 6 are repainted into fleet livery and will enter service in September.

Monday 1 May 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleet Movements - April 2017

Lincoln
Enviro 300 27637 FX10DUJ has transferred to Hull
Enviro 300 27198 SL64HYK has transferred here from Hull.
Volvo B7 16907 FX53TXA is moved to reserve.
Volvo B7 16908 FX53TXB is moved here from reserve
ADL Dart 34849 is delicensed for repairs
Volvo B7 16971 PN02XBV is for disposal
Trident ALX400 18316 YN05XNG has transferred to Mansfield
Enviro 400 19127 FX07CMO has transferred here from Grimsby.
Dart 34400 and Trident 18045 have departed for scrap
Volvo B7 16906 is at Grimsby.

Skegness
Volvo B7 16914 FX54AOD is delicensed for engine repairs
Enviro 300 27764 FX61HGL has moved here from Grimsby

Grimsby
Enviro 400 19127 FX07CMO has transferred to Lincoln
Enviro 300 27764 FX61HGL has transferred to Skegness

Gainsborough
ADL Dart 34850 FX06AEG has been repainted into Standard livery and has lost its Into Town vinyls
ADL Dart 35150 YN56GZZ has transferred to Hull

Scunthorpe
Solo 47268 FX53AYC is moved to reserve. 

Thursday 27 April 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators - April 2017

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Volvo Olympian East Lancs R839MFR is withdrawn.
C3GHP Scania Irizar is reregistered to YN08HZJ and has been sold to Snowdon Coaches, Peterlee.
Transbus Tridents LX03OSP & BWD have been returned to Ensign, Purfleet as unsuitable.
New here is YN17OOX a Scania K410EB4 Irizar i6 carrying Just Go vinyls.
Acquired is YN63BYR a Scania K380EB4 Lahdon Omniexpress Ex Harry Shaw, Coventry.
YN63BYR has been repainted into fleet livery.

Grayscroft Coaches, Mablethorpe
Volvo Citybus G151TYT has been withdrawn and scrapped.
Volvo B6 N100ALS is withdrawn.

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Volvo Olympians P912RYO and R331LGH are withdrawn.


Hornsbys, Ashby
Y39WVL Dennis Dart MPD Plaxton pointer has been sold to PVS Carlton for scrap.
ADL Dart ADL Enviro 200 YX11HNU is reregistered to NH11BUS.
Acquired for the heritage fleet is EDR793 a Bedford OB Duple Vista C29F from Peter Van De Merwe, Dordect, NL.

Kings, Stickney
Here is KX14NBM a Mercedes Benz Vito 110cdi.
Here is DU65LYR a Vauxhall Vivaro Minibus.
Here is MX13AVK a Volkswagon Crafter minibus.
Here is SA06OEF a Volkswagon Traveller minibus.
New here is VX05BVK a Mercedes Benz Vario 0814 Plaxton Cheetah.

Amvale Coaches, Grimsby
Here is YP66NMZ a Ford Transit Minibus.
Here is YF12UON a Ford Transit minibus.

Fowlers Travel, Holbeach Drove
A475TBX a Volvo B10M-61 Plaxton Paramount 3200 is sold to Norfolk Coachways, Dereham.
Volvo B7R CR04RAM has been repainted into cream fleet livery and has had vinyls applied.
Volvo B7R CR04RAM has been reregistered to XDO515.

Essential Fleet Services, Lincoln
Iveco Daily MX57TAV has been sold to Leonards Van Sales, Glasgow 
Mercedes Vario Plaxton YN08SNY has been sold to Heatons Minibus Sales, Wigan
Mercedes Sprinter Plaxton YN07OOB has been sold to B&B Commercials, motherwell.
Citroen Relay FX58DXD is sold to Maun Motors, Sutton in Ashfield.
Iveco Daily MX05WGD is sold to Willenhall Commercials, Willenhall
Citroen Relay FJ07UDL is sold to Ben Weaver, Sheffield

Houghs of Lincolnshire
YN06FXE Man 18.350 Noge Catalan is for sale.

Brylaine, Boston
Acquired are LX04FTF & FYG Transbus Trident 2 Transbus ALX400 from Ensign, Purfleet.
Here is LX53JYK Transbus Trident 2 Transbus ALX400 which has been converted to single door and is awaiting repaint.

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Here is M790LPH Dennis Javelin Plaxton Premiere ex Norwich School, Norwich.
Here is SA61LWK a Ford Tourneo minibus.
Here is Here is YX08AOO a Mercedes Benz Atega Optare Solera II ex Travelmaster, Manchester.

Dents Coaches, Market Rasen
Volvo Olympian R183LHK has been sold to Cass Coaches.
Here is FG03JCV an Irisbus Eurorider Plaxton Paragon ex Marshall, West Byfleet.

Coopers Tours, Killamarsh
Acquired is T647KPU a Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 from Ensign, Purfleet.

Fisher, Keelby
Sold is M553SSA a Eos E180Z Eos to MC Tractors Ramsey for scrap.
Acquired is  FEZ7682 (YN04GFX) a Scania K124EB6 Irizar Century ex T&A Dorset

Goldwing, Grimsby 
Volvo Plaxton NUI5240 has been sold to trevor Wigley, Carlton.

Dickinsons, Wrangle
New here is JD66DJD a Yutong TC9 Auto.

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Acquired is Y464NHK a Dennis Trident 2 Alexander ALX400 from Shoreline Suncruisers, Scarborough.
Dennis Trident Y464NHK is reregistered to J666BCT
Acquired is J400SSB a Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee HE ex Shoreline Suncruisers, Scarborough.
Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee HE J400SSB is reregistered to G11BCT.
Acquired is G522LWU a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Paramount 3500 II  ex J&C Newton Aycliffe.
Ford Transit Y111BCT is called Cooking Fat
Scania Vanhool G11BCT is called Alfie.

Coach of Langtoft, Langtoft
Here is S555LPH (WA05JWN) a VDL SBR4000 VDL Bova Synergy ex Travelstar, Walsall
Here is PN62XFZ a Neoplan N2216/3 Neoplan Tourliner ex Options Coaches.
Here is AF10HLO a Vauxhall Vivaro.
Here is W208YAP a Mercedes Benz Vario Plaxton Cheetah
Here is N555LPH (Y146HWE) a Man 18.350 Neoplan Transliner.
Here is S803BWC a Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400
Here is P408KSX a Volvo Olympian Alexander Royale.

Thursday 30 March 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - March 2017

Lincoln
Volvo B7TL 16912 Has transferred to Skegness.
Scania 15656 has lost Interconnect livery and is repainted into an allover livery promoting "Keep Britain Tidy".
17684 V384EWE is sold to Redroute Buses, Northfleet.
Enviro 400 19147 has recieved a repaint.
Volvo B12M 53021 PX03KCY from the Rail Replacement Fleet has been sold to North West Bus Sales.
The last Olympian at Lincoln 16169 has been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap and awaits collection.
Trident East Lancs 18293 & 18284 have been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap and await collection.
Volvo B7TL 16901 has been sold to Wigley Carlton for scrap.
Volvo B12BT's 54051-5 have moved from the Rail Replacement Fleet to Stagecoach London for Rail replacement work.
Scania 15652 has recieved an engine refit.
ADL Dart 34688 PX05EKY has transferred from Lincoln to Stagecoach Cumbria & N Lancs at Carlisle.
Scania's 15653 & 6 are both in reserve as they are both touring the East Midlands over the coming months.
Volvo B7TL 16971 is moved from Lincoln to Disposal.
New arrivals here are 19201 & 2 NK57DWF & G Trident Enviro 400's which have transferred here from Stagecoach North East.
16943 has moved here from Seasonal reserve.

Scunthorpe
Volvo B7's 16916 & 16918 have lost interconnect livery and have been repainted into standard livery.
Olympians 16465, 6, 7 & 9 have been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap.
Olympians 16061 & 3 have been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap.
Trident 17682 is sold to North West Bus Sales.
Trident 17680 is sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap.
ADL Dart 34848 is on loan from Gainsborough.

Skegness
21214 FX05GXM has moved here from the reserve fleet.
Volvo B7TL 16912 has transferred here from Lincoln.
Tridents 17046 & 17063 have been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap.
Open toppers 19169, 16964 & 16966 have moved here from seasonal reserve.
21216  has been repainted at Hull.

Gainsborough
Olympians 16461-4 have been sold to Wigley Carlton for scrap.
ADL Dart 34848 is on loan to Scunthorpe.
ADL Dart 35150 has transferred to Hull.

Grimsby
37196 has returned to service after accident damage repairs.
Open Toppers 16962 & 5 has moved here from reserve.

Monday 27 March 2017

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - March 2017

Essential Fleet Services, Lincoln
MX55LPA Iveco Daily 65C15 Mellor is sold to Stephen George V8, Sheffield.
MX07UFN Iveco Daily 50C15 Minibus Options is sold to Stephen George V8, Sheffield.
MX57TAV Iveco Daily 3.0 Minibus Options is sold to a Glasgow Dealer.
FX58DXD Citroen Relay Minibus Options is sold to Maun Motors, South Normanton.
YN08SNY Mercedes Benz 0813D Plaxton Beaver 3 is sold to Heatons Minibus Sales, Wigan.
YN07OOB M Benz Sprinter 413cdi Plaxton Pronto is sold to a Motherwell dealer.
YN53VCF M Benz Vario 0814 Plaxton Cheetah is sold to M & I Travel, Workington.
YN08SNZ M Benz Vario 0813 Plaxton Beaver 3 is sold to Commhire Auctions, Doncaster.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
YN07EXZ Scania K114EB4 Irizar is now with Wisharts, Frockheim.
SP06DGF Scania K124EB6 Irizar PB is sold to Irizar UK, Worksop.
Acquired is LX53AYW a Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini from Ensign, Purfleet.
Acquired is YT13AMX a Scania K400EB4 Irizar Century Club ex Travelstar, Crawley.
New here is YN17OOW a Scania K360IB4 Irizar i6.
Here is YN64LYC an Irizar i6 integral ex Peakes of Pontypool.
New here are YN17OOX a Scania K410EB4 Irizar i6 and YN17OOY a Scania K410EB6x2 Irizar i6.
Acquired is LJ53BDY a Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini from Ensign, Purfleet.
Scania Irizar ACW1R is reregistered to C9ACW.
Neoplan Tourliner MT61HVF is reregistered to ACW1R.
Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther L12EXE is sold to Furlongs Travel, Liverpool.
Irizar i6 YN64LYC has been reregistered to C10GHP.
Scania Irizar i6 YN17OOW has been reregistered to AC17GHP.

Fowlers Travel, Holbeach Drove
FJ05AON (XDO515) is now with Renown, Bexhill on Sea.
FJ53KZK (836FOW) is now with Smiths Coaches, Blofield.
New here is YN17OGT a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard.
Acquired is R726TYC a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere 320 C57F ex Dudley, Inkberrow.
Reacquired is JDO241W Bedford YNT Plaxton Supreme from Norfolk Coachways, Dereham. JDO was new to Fowlers in March 1981.
Sold is P463JWB Volvo B10M Vahnool Alizee to Norfolk Coachways, Dereham in exchange for JDO241W.

2 Way Transport, Broughton 
Acquired is X152LBJ a DAF DB250 Optare Spectra from Ipswich Buses either for use in service or spares.
Reregistered is CJZ6076 Volvo B10M-50 Alexander to F138PHM.
13 DAF Optare Spectras owned here are W161-4 & 6RFX, X152LBJ, Y975FEL, Y167/8FEL, Y199FEL, Y172-4FEL.
Acquired is YN04AVF a Neeoplan N516SHD Neoplan Euroliner from Scania, Worksop.
Leyland Tiger KIB6474 is reregistered to A159EPA.
Neoplan N516SHD M10TKT has been reregistered to KIB6474.
DAF DB250 Optare Spectra Y168FEL is reregistered to CJZ6076.
XIL1273 (J759CEV) is used as a spares source.

Hornsby's , Ashby
Acquired is YX11HNV an ADL Dart 4 ADL Enviro 200 from Wheeler, Sailsbury.
Acquired is MK63XAB an ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 ex Stephensons, Easingwold.
Acquired is MX59AWA an ADL Dart 4 ADL Enviro 200 from Taf Valley Coaches, Hen De Gwym.
MX59AWA has been reregistered to NH09BUS.
Acquired is SN03EBG a Transbus Trident Transbus ALX400 from A1 Coaches, Methil.
Due for withdrawl this year are Leyland Olympian J845TSC, Dennis Dart Y39WVL and DAF SB120 Y466HUA.

Delaine Buses, Bourne 
Volvo B5TL Wrightbus Eclipse Gemini 3 AD17DBL entered service on 1st March.


G & L Travel, Stickney
Acquired from Sharpe Nottingham is S214CRR a Volvo Olympian Alexander Belfast RL.
Acquired from Sharpe Nottingham is T238JAL a Volvo Olympian Alexander Belfast RL.
Volvo Olympian S635MKH is being used as a source of spares.
Acquired from Sharpe Nottingham is S109KAL a Volvo Olympian Alexander Belfast RL.
Here are R417 & 782SOY Volvo Olympian Northern Counties Palatine 2.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
New is PE17PCC a Mercedes Benz Atego with Noone Turas 900 body.

Kings Coaches, Stickney
New here is YG17FVA a Iveco 50C15 with Minibus Options body.

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
New here is YX17OGT a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard.
Acquired is R726TYC a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere 320 ex Dudley, Inkberrow.
Reacquired is JDO241W a Bedford YNT Plaxton Supreme from Norfolk Coachways, Dereham.
Sold is P463JWB a Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool Alizee HE to Norfolk Coachways, Dereham.

Black Cat Travel, Harmston 
DAF DB250 SUI6583 is reregistered to K666BCT and is called Tigger.
DAF DB250 SUI6585 is reregistered to L666BCT and is called Marmalade.


Skegness Travel, Burgh Le Marsh
Acquired is SF07AMV a Volvo B12BT Plaxton Panther from Stagecoach West Scotland.


Phillips Coaches, Ruskington
Volvo B10M-60 Vanhool UCT105 has been reregistered to F750ENE and is withdrawn.
New here is SG03ZCC a Volvo B12M Jonckheere Mistral ex Silver Fox Coaches, Renfrew.
Volvo B12M Jonckheere SG03ZCC is reregistered to UCT105.
New here is SG03ZBS a Volvo B12M Jonckheere Mistral ex Silver Fox Coaches, Renfrew.
Volvo B12M Jonckheere Mistral SG03ZBS is reregistered to WCT502.

Centrebus, Grantham
885 YAZ4142 (PO51UMS) Dennis Trident East Lancs is withdrawn.


Marshalls Sutton on Trent
MB96 BV10ZKM Mercedes Benz is reregistered to S3YRR.

Friday 3 March 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleet News Feb 2017

Lincoln
Ex Cambridge Trident Enviro 400's in service now are 19296, 19297, 19301, 19303 & 19305. These are seated N41/34F.
Withdrawn 53021 has been sold and has departed GNT.
Fire damaged 18045 MX53FML has been moved to disposal and is at Lincoln.
Trident East Lancs 18287 V127DJA is sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap and has left GNT.

Gainsborough
34848 FX06AED has gained a rear advert for Lincolnshire Coop.
Withdrawn Olympians 16462 & 3 moved from disposal at Scunthorpe to SGC North East at Stockton in preperation for donation to local charities.

Skegness
16902 & 16904 have been moved to seasonal reserve.

Grimsby
 37196 is delicensed for accident damage repairs.

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Feb 2017

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent
Transbus Trident LX03OSE is numbered DD113.
Volvo Olympians P353ROO, R838XVX, P415 & 9 KSX are confirmed sold to Blowfield, Forest Hill.
Leyland Olympian J837TSC is confirmed sold to York Pullman, York.
Volvo B9TL FJ08FYK is confirmed sold to Ripley, Carlton for scrap.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
YN13BXF DAF PR265 Irizar i6 has been sold to Scania, Worksop.
YT12RNE Scania K380EB4 Irizar Century Club has been sold to Scania, Worksop.
Acquired are LX03BWD & OSP Transbus Trident Transbus ALX400.
Acquire is YN14EDJ a DAF PR265 Irizar i6 ex Ratho Coaches Ratho.
Scania Irizar BM04ZPE (C6ACW) is sold to P.A. Flier, Stanton Wick.

Essential Fleet Services, Lincoln
FX58DXD Citroen Relay is sold to Maun Motors, Sutton in Ashfield.
YN08SNY Mercedes Benz 0816 Plaxton Beaver is sold to Heatons Minibus Sales, Wigan.
YN07OOB M Benz Sprinter Plaxton Pronto is sold to a Motherwell dealer.
MX57TAV Iveco Daily 3.0 Minibus Options is sold to a Glasgow dealer.
DK58FPZ Mercedes Benz 613 is sold to J Lawrie Commercials, Darlington.
X224AWB Mercedes Benz Vario Plaxton Cheetah is sold to Heatons Minibus Sales, Wigan
FX58DXG Citroen Relay is sold to Maun Motors, Sutton in Ashfield.
YJ06YSN Optare Solo M780SL is sold to Frome Minibuses via S&S Oldham.
YJ06YSO Optare Solo M780SL is sold to Pilkinton Bus Accrington.
MX57JJZ Iveco Daily 3.0 Minibus Options is for sale via Commercial Vehicle Auctions, Doncaster.

A&P Travel, Sleaford
L20APT DAF SB3000 Vanhool Alizee T9 is sold to Arriva Bus & Coach, Cleckheaton.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Irizar PB YS10BCL is reregistered to P26PCC and has recieved a new livery depicting various UK landmarks.

Hornsby Travel, Ashby
Acquired is  PF07WYB Volkswagon VW Crafter 50-2F from Wigan Council.

Brylaine, Boston.
N720FKK Volvo Olympian Alexander is withdrawn.
MK52XNN DAF SB220 Ikarus Polaris is declared SORN.

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
SN09AZR  is reregistered to TJI1677 and has been repainted white.
TJI1679 (BU04FAF) is reseated to C53FT

Cropley, Fosdyke
Acquired is BX61DXP a Volvo B9R Sunsidegi Sideral ex Bayliss Deal.



Sunday 29 January 2017

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - JAN 2017

Lincoln
Volvo B7 16908 FX53TXb has now returned to Lincoln after having Engine repairs.
54053 KX09NCJ Volvo B12BT Plaxton has transferred from Lincoln to Hull.
ADL Darts 36449 & 50 OU61AUW & X have transferred from Stagecoach Oxfordshire to Lincoln and are both in service.
Solos 47261 & 2 FX03FFA & B have moved from Lincoln to Reserve.
Dart 34400 FY02VCJ has been withdrawn for disposal with gearbox issues.
Trident Presidents 18046 - 8 MX53FMM, P & U have transferred to Worksop.
Trident Alexander ALX400 18121 YN04KGE has transferred here from Worksop.
Trident Enviro 400's 19317 & 8 FJ07OSY & Z  have transferred here from Worksop.
ADL Dart 36116 FX10AEY has recieved a rear advert for Lincolnshire Coop.

Skegness
Trident President 18045 MX53FML has been moved to delicensed with fire damage.
Enviro 300 27764 has transferred to Grimsby.

Grimsby
Enviro 300 27764 has transferred here from Skegness.
19073 MX56FTF has returned to service here following accident repairs and a repaint.

Lincolnshire Independant Operators Fleet News - JAN 2017

Phillips of Ruskington
Here is N178LHU a Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool Alizee HE ex Pearson, Chesterfield.


Travel Wright, Newark
Here is H4DXB a Ford Transit M16.
Here is YR62AEC a Ford Transit 430 EL minibus

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Here is YC53FDF a Vauxhall Movano Minibus.
Here is PJ55UNS a Fiat Ducato Minibus.

Goldwing Coaches, Grimsby
Acquired is FNZ1048 (P48TRH) Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere from Millman, Grimsby.

Millman, Grimsby
Sold is FNZ1048 (P48TRH) Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere to Goldwing Coaches, Grimsby.
Acquired is SL07CVM a Vanhool T911 Alicron ex James Mcnee Coaches.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
New here is NX66AHO a Vauxhall Movano M8.
Withdrawn is N755OAP a Scania N113DRB East Lancs Cityzen.
Scania N113DRB East Lancs Cityzen P101HNC has been sold to Orbit Coaches, Coalville.
Scania N113DRB East Lancs Cityzen P868 &72VFG have been sold to Orbit Coaches, Coalville.

Delaine, Bourne
Volvo Olympian East Lancs 116 M1OCT Marked its final day in service on 31st December 2016.
Volvo Olympian East Lancs 116 M1OCT was donated to the Delaine Heritage Trust at the end of service on 31/12/16 for preservation and is now part of the Delaine Heritage Fleet.

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
P927RYO Volvo Olympian Northern Counties is withdrawn from service.
F137PHM Volvo B10M-50 Alexander RV is withdrawn from service.

Hunts Coaches, Alford
P912RYO Volvo Olympian Northern Counties is withdrawn from service.
R331LGH Volvo Olympian Northern Counties is withdrawn from service.
Acquired is YP13GBV a Ford Tourneo Ford M8.

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
S633MKH Volvo Olympian Northern Counties is withdrawn from service.
Sold is G601XMD a Leyland Tiger Plaxton Paramount 3200 II.

Centrebus, Grantham
Transbus Tridents 887 & 8 LX04FYY & Z are re-registered W30 &40PJC respectively.
765 YJ04BMV has been reregistered to PJZ9451.
766 YJ55KZZ has been reregistered to PJZ9452.
New here is 661 YJ60GFO a VDL SB180 MCV Evolution.
Withdrawn are 877 T415BNN, 885 YAZ4142 (PO51UMS), 572 LX51FGZ, 533 Y256NLK, 537 Y257NLK, and 334 X243MBJ.

Marshalls Coaches, Sutton on Trent
DS50 S3YRR Dennis Javelin  Plaxton Premiere has been reregistered to S744AJLand has been sold to Evobus, Coventry.
New here is PM17JAM a Mercedes Benz Tourismo Tri Axle coach.
Volvo B7TL DD99 T3YRR has had an engine rebuild.

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe 
Acquired from Wilts & Dorset are W161, 3RFX, Y168, 73, 74 & 99 FEL all DAF DB250 Optare Spectras.
Volvo Ciybuses E102JFV, F109 & 11XCW and CJZ6076 are to be withdrawn as the spectras enter service.
Acquired for spares is LEZ6921 a Neoplan N316SHD Neoplan Euroliner which has suffered fire damage.
Ex Stagecoach Leyland Olympians H115 & 8SAO and J209HFR are sold to a Barnsley dealer for scrap.

G&L Travel, Stickney
Acquired is S109XAL a Volvo Olympian Alexander from Sharpe, Nottingham.

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Due here in March is GO17BCT a Yutong ZK6858H9.
Here is W576XRO a Dennis Dart SPD Plaxton Pointer.

Here is R11BCT a Mercedes Benz Vito 113cdi
Here is Y111BCT a Ford Transit.

A.C.Williams, Ancaster
Acquired is LX03OSP a Transbus Trident Transbus ALX400.


Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Acquired is SN06AOT a Volvo B12B Vanhool Alizee T9 from Stotts, Milnsbridge.