Friday 14 December 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Dec 2018

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee HE G11BCT is reregistered to R73VVP
Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee HE G11BCT is for sale on E Bay
Dennis Trident Plaxton President T849LLC is reregistered to N666BCT
Dennis Trident Plaxton President T801LLC is being used as a source of spares.
Acquired is X471AHE a Scania L94UB Wright Solar
Dennis Javelin UVG L999BCT is reregistered to R340RCJ
Dennis Javelin UVG R340RCJ is for sale on E Bay
Acquired is ------ a Irizar i6 integral
Irizar i6 Integral ------- is reregistered to GO13BCT and is named "Mr Jinks"

Coopers Tours Grimsby & Killamarsh
Irisbus Eurorider Plaxton YN56VYE is seated C70F

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Acquired is T673KPU a Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 ex Pulfreys Grantham
New here is BF68ZFP a Mercedes Benz Tourismo 
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BF68ZFP wears Just Go Holidays livery
Neoplan N122/3 Neoplan Skyliner V14ACW is for sale on E Bay
Ayats Bravo 1 V17ACW is for sale on E Bay
Volvo B12BT Jonckheere L10EXE is for sale on E Bay

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Mercedes Sprinter BU06CVE has been acquired by English Heritage for use as a shuttle bus at Osborn House on the Isle of Wight
Optare Solo SR YJ13HJK is on loan here
Scania Wright NC06PCC and E40D hybrid FX13ABN are out of service for repairs

2 Way Transport, Broughton
Neoplan N122/3 Neoplan Skyliner YN04AWX is repainted into 2 Way white coach livery and has entered service here.
Acquired is BIG8790 a Mercedes Benz 0814 Plaxton Cheetah ex Reynolds, Caistor
DAF DB250 HF03AEG is now repainted into fleet livery
Mercedes Benz BIG8790 is repainted into full coach livery

Delaine, Bourne
Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 has been allocated fleet number 165

Loveden Travel, Leadenham 
Acquired is MHZ1556 (KC02EEY) a Volvo B12M VDL Berkhof Axial ex Tanseys Coaches.

Mark Bland, Stamford
Acquired is MX03ACV a Volvo B12M Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Marrot's Chariots
Volvo B12M Vanhool MX03ACV is reregistered to PJI6075
Acquired is MX03ACU a Volvo B12M Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Marrot's Chariots
Volvo B12M Vanhool MX03ACU is reregistered to KBZ8726

Kettlewells, Retford 
Dennis Trident JRZ3265 is reregistered to N123KET

Centrebus, Grantham
Optare Solo 265 YN03ZXM is withdrawn
Here is 549 LK07GTF an ADL E20D Enviro 200
ADL E20D LK07GTF is reregistered to PAZ9346

Hornsby's Ashby
Acquired is YN54AJX a Scania N94UD East Lancs ex Metrobus
Transbus Trident LX03BWY is for sale
E200 NH11BUS has recieved new simplibus vinyls
Mercedes Mellor LM17WHD is reregistered to NH17BUS
Acquired is YX10FFD an ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 ex Abellio London
ADL E20D YX10FFD is reregistered to NH10BUS

Sleafordian, Sleaford 
Scania N230UD East Lancs YN07EYZ is the first to recieve a double deck version of coach livery

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
Acquired is H16DUT a VDL SB4000 Vanhool Alizee T9 ex RB, Daventry
VDL SB4000 Vanhool Alizee T9 H16DUT is reregistered to F19PMH
VDL SB4000 Vanhool Alizee T9 NL52XZX is reregistered to F18PMH

G & L Travel, Stickney
Mercedes Benz 0405 Optare Prisma are reregistered as below:
L14EXE to S330PKH
L18EXE to S299PKH
L20EXE to P285WAT
Dennis Dragon Duple Metsec M379TJA is for sale
Volvo Olympian Northern Counties S635MKH has been stripped for spares
Dennis Trident T140CLO is to be scrapped

Fowlers Travel, Holbeach 
Scania N113DRB East Lancs W677PTD has been sold to Wealdon PSV


Tourmaster, Crowland
Scania N113DRB East Lancs P874VFG has been sold to Wealdon PSV


Goldwing Coaches, Grimsby
The current fleet here comprises:
W633FUM a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere
FNZ1048 (P48TRH) Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere

Sunday 18 November 2018

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Oct 2018

Lincoln
Transbus Trident Transbus Presient 18055 KX53NVF has transferred here from Worksop
Transbus Trident 18055 KX53VNF has entered service here still in Bassetlaw Belles branded livery
ADL Dart 35134 had entered service here
ADL Darts 35134 YN56HBB, 34849 FX06AEE & 34687 PX05EKW have transferred to Stagecoach South Wests Plymouth depot
Open top Volvo B7 16943 PIW4457 has moved to Seasonal Reserve
ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 36523 FX12BVR has transferred here from Grimsby
Driver Trainers here now are 53210 KSU462, 34473 PX53DJV & 34459 YN53ZRV

Skegness
Volvo B7TL 16908 FX53TXB has recieved a repaint & Retrim at Hull
Volvo B7TL 16911 FX54AOA is been repainted into Interconnect livery at Hull
Volvo B7TL 16904 FT02FFA has recieved a repaint into standard livery
ADL Trident ADL Enviro 400 19169 TIL7901 has moved to Seasonal Reserve
Dennis Trident Open toppers 17013, 5 & 6 + 17673, 75-78 have all moved to seasonal reserve
Open Top Volvo B7's 16964 & 66 YJ04FZE & G have moved to seasonal reserve
Volvo B7's 16914 FX54AOD & 16944 FX06AOF have moved to seasonal reserve

Gainsborough
ADL Dart ADL Pointer 34687 PX05EKW was on loan here before transferring to SGC South Wests Plymouth depot.
Enviro 300 27594 has been out of service for repairs and has returned to service following completion of repairs

Grimsby
Open top Volvo B7's 16962 YJ04FZC & 16965 YJ04FZF have moved to seasonal reserve
Volvo B7RLE's 21272 - 5 have moved from delicensed to the main fleet here from completion of repaints into Interconnect livery  
Volvo B7R Plaxton 53213 SV54EKW has been sold
ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 36523 FX12BVR & 36524 FX12BVW moved to reserve here
ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 36523 FX12BVR has transferred to Lincoln
ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 36524 FX12BVW has transferred to Hull
Driver Trainer here is now 34464 YN53ZSE

 General
Other driver trainers now are: 52630 647DYE at Worksop, 22461 T461BNL, 34461 YN53ZRY & 34475 PX53DJZ at Hull, 34457 YN53ZRT & 34474 PX53DJY at Mansfield

Tuesday 13 November 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Oct 2018

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BD18TNU wears Just Go Holidays livery
New here is BD18TKP a Mercedes Benz Tourismo
Neoplan Skyliner V14ACW is for sale on e-bay
Ayats Bravo V17ACW is for sale on ebay
Volvo B12BT Jonckheere L10EXE is for sale on ebay
Volvo Olympian S636MKH is sold to Jonathon Lloyd Commercial Salvage following accident damage
Acquired is N212NNJ a Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer from Pulfreys Coaches, Grantham
Neoplan N2216/3 Neoplan Tourliner MT61HVF is sold

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Solo PC59PCC has had fleet vinyls applied and is now based at Louth

Transport Connect, Lincolnshire
Here is EO63MXY a Vauxhall Movano R4500 L4HZ CDTI
Here is GN14BVG an Iveco Daily Cj Conversions

Amvale Coaches, North Lincs
New here is CN18RYB a Peugot Boxer 435 Professional

Coach of Langtoft
Here is AF10HLO a Vauxhall Vivaro

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
Acquired is NL52XZX a DAF SB3000 Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Young's Cambridge

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
DAF DB250 L666BCT is withdrawn
Iveco Daily M11BCT is reregistered to GJ02LFM and has been sold for export
Mercedes Benz UBZ3961 has been sold to a new owner in Chester
Scania Irizar PB S111BCT (PB05BUZ) has entered service here and is in fleet livery
Dart GO02BCT is now used on Schools work as well as its driver training role
Broken for spares for TJI4926 (Wanda) is B697WAR a Leyland Tiger Plaxton Paramount

Kettlewells Coaches, Retford
Acquired is JRZ3265 (X582USC) a Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex Tyers, Addlington

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is HO08SON a Mercedes Benz Tourismo ex Hodsons, Saxilby
Irisbus Eurorider Beulas Cygnus YN08AVU is sold to Hobsons Coaches, Larkhall

Hornsby's, Ashby
DAF SB120's W209CDN & Y466HUA have been sold for scrap
Ford Transit AD05OHR has been sold
Plaxton Primo's FX06JVG & FX08REU are sold

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Volvo B7TL Plaxton X654LLX is sold to Wigley, Carlton
Heritage Fleet Aec Reliance VBT191 has been returned to the road and attended the Delaine Event earlier this year
Volvo B10M Vanhool N713UVR is sold to Tourmaster, Crowland

Dickinsons Coaches, Wrangle
New here is DD68DJD a Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther Executive

Loveden Travel, Leadenham
Acquired is FJ60HYH a Volvo B9R Caetano Levante ex Llew Jones.

Marshalls Coaches, Sutton on Trent
Solo SR YJ57EHD is sold to Jonathon Lloyd Commercial Salvage
Iveco Indicar Maxim YN05UGO is sold to Jonathon Lloyd Commercial Salvage

Millmans, Grimsby
Mercedes Benz Vario SN05FPL is sold to Jonathon Lloyd Commercial Salvage

Tourmaster, Crowland
Acquired is N713UVR a Volvo B10M Vanhool from Fowlers, Holbeach

Pulfreys Coaches, Grantham
Dennis Dart Plaxton Poiinter N212NNJ has been sold to AC Williams, Ancaster
Bova 12.340 Bova Futura P20PUL is sold to Miller, Seaton Sluice

Skegness Travel, Burgh Le Marsh
Volvo B12BT Plaxton SF07AMV is sold to Carline, Hitchen

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Mercedes Benz Touino CC06HOD is in allover cream livery

Abacus Coaches, South Witham
The fleet here comprises:
EY17FVP a Ford Transit
JB05ANT a Neoplan N516SHD Neoplan Euroliner

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B7TL Wright BX54DJF has been repainted allover white by PCR, Horncastle

Delaine, Bourne
Acquired is LJ04YXA a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 from Ensign, Purfleet

Sunday 21 October 2018

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Sept 2018

Lincoln
E300 27764 FX61HGL is on loan here from Grimsby
E300 27760 FX61HGF has returned to service post repaint
E300 27759 FX61HGE has returned to service following repairs & repaint
Transbus Trident 18023 MX53FLC has transferred here from Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18047 MX53FMP has moved from Reserve to the main fleet
Transbus Darts 34476 & 7 PX53DKA & DKD are withdrawn for disposal
ADL Dart 34849 FX06AEE has transferred from reserve to the main fleet
Transbus Trident 18023 is out of service
ADL Enviro 400 19296 is out of service

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18023 MX53FLC has transferred to Lincoln
Transbus Tridents 18022 & 24 MX53FLB & D have transferred to Hull
Transbus Trident 18038 MX53FMA has transferred to Hull
Enviro 300 27594 FJ08VRC is out of service
Transbus Trident 18053 KX53VNC has transferred to Hull

Grimsby
E300 27764 FX61HGL is on loan to Lincoln
ADL Dart 35144 YN56HBP has returned off loan to Skegness
ADL E400 19007 MX06XAG has returned to service following repairs

Skegness
ADL Dart 35144 YN56HBP has returned here off loan from Grimsby
Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini 16942 FX06AOD is withdrawn for disposal
Volvo B7 East Lancs 16902, 4 & 5 Y902OTL, FT02FFA & B have moved to seasonal reserve
Volvo B7 16902 Y902OTL has received a repaint into standard livery

Tuesday 16 October 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Sept 2018

Wilby Sales & Repairs
Broken up on site at 2 Way Transports depot is Volvo B58 Plaxton BGG166S


2 Way Transport, Broughton
Broken up on site were the following:
Volvo B10M Plaxton Paramount C930RFE
Volvo B10M Plaxton Paramount D240WTL
Leyland Olympian Northern Counties F297DRJ
Bedford YNV Plaxton Paramount A652XTL

DAF DB250 Optare Spectra HF03AEG is now in fleet livery
Acquired is PN06UWA a Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B9RT Plaxton Elite has been sold to Houghs of Lincolnshire
Acquired is W654FUM a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere from Houghs of Lincolnshire
Volvo B12M SF06WCL is reseated from C53FL to C57F
Volvo B12M YN06RWL is reseated from C53FT to C57F
New here is YM18UYJ a Ford Transit Ford

Houghs of Lincolnshire
Acquired is YN11AXV a Volvo B9RT Plaxton Elite from Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B10M Plaxton Premiere GLZ6555 is reregistered to W654FUM
Volvo B10M Plaxton Premiere W654FUM is sold to Amvale, Grimsby

Hornsby's Scunthorpe
Acquired is YN53RYW a Scania N94UD East Lancs from Ensign, Purfleet
Acquired is YN53RYV a Scania N94UD East Lancs from Ensign, Purfleet
Acquired is YN53RZF a Scania N94UD East Lancs from Ensign, Purfleet

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Acquired is Y413CFX a Volvo B7TL East Lancs Vyking from Ensign, Purfleet
Volvo B7TL East Lancs Vyking Y413CFX  is sold to GDS2016 Long Sutton

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Acquired is BX54DJF a Volvo B7L Wright Eclipse Gemini from Ensign, Purfleet
New here for Call Connect Work is DF66AEC a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516cdi Mellor Strata
Acquired is YN07EYZ a Scania N230UD Scania from Ensign, Purfleet

Transport Connect, Lincolnshire
Acquired is LO67CGX a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516cdi Mellor Strata ex demonstrator
New here for Call Connect work is FN68RVO a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions
New here for Call Connect work is FN68RPY a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions

GDS2016, Long Sutton
Acquired is Y413CFX a Volvo B7TL East Lancs Vyking from Fowler's Travel, Holbeach


Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Acquired is SN51AYO a Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex Thamesdown .
Dennis Trident SN51AYO wears allover livery for Franklin College, Grimsby
Scania Irizar R700JCS (YP09NPE) has transferred from Killamarsh to Grimsby
Volvo Plaxton R800JCS (Y918XEC) has transferred from Killamarsh to Grimsby
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress YP10VZB & E have been sold to Scania, Worksop
Volvo Plaxton Panther 3 R70JCS is named "Daisy"

TJ's Coaches, Hibaldstow
Kassaboher Setra WH05HOD has been repainted into fleet livery

Centrebus, Grantham
Optare Solo 265 YN03ZXA is withdrawn
Here is 548 MH07HTC a ADL E200 Dart

GHP Trading, Ancaster
New here is BD18TNF a Mercedes Benz Tourismo
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BD18TNF wears Just Go Holidays livery
Irizar i6 integral C8GHP is reregistered to YN15YTM

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
ADL E40H FX13ABO is repainted into new Red & White livery and awaits vinyls to be applied


Kettlewells, Retford
 Scania N113DRB East Lancs Cityzen P103HNC is reregistered to P400KET

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Mercedes Benz UBZ3961 is for sale on ebay
Acquired is RGV284N a Leyland Leopard Willowbrook from Rogan, Ripley
Leyland Leopard RGV284N is named "Sophie"

Travel Wright, Newark
Volvo Olympian Alexander H4DXA is reregistered to R383LHK
Volvo Olympian Alexander R383LHK is sold
Man 18.360 Plaxton YN57ADX is reregistered to H4DXA

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is BX56ZKF a LDV Convoy LDV ex Hodsons Saxilby


Tourmaster, Crowland
Acquired is MC07YDK a Neoplan N122 Neoplan Skyliner ex Weaveaway Travel, Newbury


Abacus Coaches, South Witham
Kassboher Setra S55NFC is reregistered to TIG3008
Kassboher Setra TIG3008 is sold to Coach Travel, Farningham
Mercedes Benz Rhinobus CN09GOX is sold

Dickinsons Wrangle
Volvo B9R Plaxton AA14AAZ is sold to Somerset Passenger Solutions, Bridgewater

Fishers, Keelby
Neoplan KXZ8506 is for sale on ebay

Phil Haines, Frampton
Iveco 50c13 Minibus Options MX05WGC is for sale on ebay
LDV Convoy FX55OLT is for sale on ebay

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Volvo B12M MX03AEE is now repainted into fleet livery
Here is SA61LWX a Ford Tourneo

Delaine Heritage Trust, Bourne 
Here is MTL750 a Leyland Tiger Cub Yeates Europa ona 3 year loan from its owners Leicester Museums


Grimsby College, Grimsby
Acquired is MIG9442 (FJ07DVK) a Scania K360EB6 Caetano Levante ex Skills Nottingham




Friday 14 September 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Aug 2018

Kettlewells, Retford
Acquired is P103HNC a Scania N113DRB East Lancs Cityzen from Oydessy Coach Sales


Travel Wright, Newark
Dennis Javelin Berkhof W648RCG is for sale on e bay
Man 18.310 Caetano Enigma W322SBC is for sale on e bay

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Acquired is YS03ZHP a Scania CN94UB Scania  from Beaverbus, Leicester
Scania CN94UB Scania YS03ZHP is reregistered to EXZ1657

Dickinsons Coaches, Wrangle
Dennis R Series JD04DJD has been sold to Norfolk Coachways, Dereham


Pc Coaches of Lincoln
Optare Solo PC09PCC has now received fleet vinyls
ADL E40H hybrid FX13ABN has been repainted into the new double deck livery and has vinyls applied

Fowler's Travel Holbeach Drove
Leyland Leopard Plaxton Paramount FFV807Y has been sold to SW Baines, Ingleton


Abacus Coaches, South Witham
Yutong ZX6938HQ Yutong YJ16UTA has been sold
Iveco Eurorider Plaxton WEZ2549 (HC52AHC) has been sold to AB Coaches, Totnes
Dennis R410 Caetano Enigma FN02RXS has been sold to Tendring Travel, Thorpe Le Soken

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Irizar i6 Integeral C10GHP has been reregistered to YN64LYC
Irizar i6 Integeral YN64LYC has been sold to Evobus, Coventry
New here are BD18TNU & V both Mercedes Benz Tourismos (New Style)
Irizar i6 integereal C6GHP has been reregistered to YN14NPE
Volvo Olympian Alexander S754DRP has been sold to Central Coaches, Welby
Neoplan N2216/3 Neoplan Tourliner ACW1R is reregistered to MT61HVF
Volvo B7TL East Lancs PG04WHJ has been repainted into fleet livery by PCR Horncastle

TJ'S Coaches Brigg
Scania K112 Vanhool A13BST has been reregistered to D424SKY
Scania K112 Vanhool D424SKY is withdrawn
Volvo B12M Jonckheere FC02DRX is reregistered to A13BST
Man 18.350 Neoplan 173LYB is reregistered to X119VBK
Man 18.350 Neoplan 173LYB is withdrawn
Volvo B7R Plaxton SR03NVE is reregistered to 173LYB
Dennis Javelin Berkhof N4RDC is withdrawn
Dennis Javelin Marcopolo M900TJC is withdrawn

Centrebus, Grantham
Here is 548 MH07HTC an ADL E200 dart
Here is 748 B6WER (YN08MRD) a Scania K230UB Wright Solar from High peak


Skegness Travel, Burgh Le Marsh
Mercedes Vario W733WBK is for sale on ebay

Phillips of Ruskington
Volvo B10M-61 Vanhool Alixee T8 LDO170 is reregistered to A246YOX
Volvo B10M-61 Vanhool Alizee T8 A246YOX is withdrawn
Scania K113 Irizar Century P122GHE is withdrawn

Brylaine, Boston
Acquired are WK11APV & X both Optare M995SL Optare Solo SR ex Faresavers, Chippenham
 
Red Bus, Skegness
Acquired is SN53ETJ a Transbus Dart Transbus Pointer MPD ex Acme Bus, molehill Green


Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Acquired is T801LLC a Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex First Eastern Counties
Acquired is T849LLC a Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex First Eastern Counties
Ford Transit L40FTS has been sold to Direct Taxis, Lincoln
Iveco Daily M11BCT is for sale

 Mr 5 Star Coach Travel, Heighington
Kassaboher Setra S315GT-HD XIL5453 (CT03LCT) has been sold to Watersons, Hemsworth

Transport Connect, Lincoln
Fiat Ducato CJ Conversion FJ60CKC has been sold to TC Minicoaches, South Elkington


TC Minicoaches, South Elkington
Acquired is Fiat Ducato CJ Conversion FJ60CKC from Transport Connect, Lincoln


Phil Haines, Frampton
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile  W7PHC was previously registered GJ07DXR


Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Leyland Tiger Plaxton G329SVV is for sale on Ebay
Volvo B10M Jonckheere W149EEG is for sale on ebay

Hornsbys, Ashby
Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther 3 1642RH has been repainted into fleet colours and awaits fleetnames
 
Hunts , Alford
Volvo B9R Plaxton Elite AA11ALS is reregistered to 8350FH

Thursday 6 September 2018

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews July & August 2018

Lincoln
Transbus Trident 18047 MX53FMP has transferred to reserve here.
ADL E20D 36450 OU61AUX is out of service with engine & gearbox issues.
Transbus Dart 34459 YN53ZRV has recieved training livery
ADL E300 27760 FX61HGF has been prepared for repaint
ADL E20D 36451 & 2 OU61AUY & AVB have had simplibus vinyls added.
ADL E20D 36711 & 12 SF62CXU & Z have had Simplibus vinyls added
Transbus Darts 34473 & PX53DJV & 34457 YN53ZRT have recieved training livery
ADL Dart 35138 YN56HBG has transferred to Scunthorpe
ADL E300 27761 FX61HGG is repainted and has entered service.
Here for Call Connect work is PO13EMF a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversion
Transbus Trident 18023 MX53FLC is parked at the bottom of the depot yard here.

Grimsby
Scania Enviro 400's 15175 - 9 YN64XTB, D, E & AOY & Z have transferred to Worksop
ADL E300's 27762 - 5 & 81 FX61HGJ - L, GN12CPK & FX12BEO have transferred here from Worksop
Volvo B7RLE's 21270 - 4 DK09GYE - H & J have recieved Interconnect livery for use on service 51 & 53
Enviro 400 19007 MX06XAG is out of service for repairs
ADL Dart 35144 is on long term loan here
Volvo B7R trainer 53213 DAZ5455 has been reregistered to SV54EKW

Skegness
Dennis Trident 17016 S816BWC is reregistered to DAZ5455

Gainsborough
Transbus Tridents 18022 - 4, 38 & 53 have moved to reserve here
Transbus Trident 18053 has returned to the main fleet here
Transbus Trident 18038 is delicensed for repairs

 Scunthorpe
ADL Dart 35138 YN56HBG has transferred here from Lincoln
Transbus Dart 34571 YN04YXV is withdrawn for disposal


Sunday 12 August 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - July 2018

Coopers Tours, Killamarsh & Grimsby
Volvo B11R Plaxton Panther 3 R70JCS was originally registered YX14SFF
Scania Irizar R777JCS is named "Luby Lu"

2 Way Travel, Broughton
Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool SKY31Y is withdrawn
Acquired is W898RFA a Dennis Javelin Plaxton Premiere ex Hornsby, Ashby
Volvo Olympians L969MSC and M215VSX are withdrawn
Volvo B10M-61 Vanhool PIL2162 is withdrawn
Volvo Olympian P414KSX is withdrawn

Tc's Minicoaches, South Elkington
New here is FP18XWZ a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversion for Call Connect work


Johnson's Coaches, Caistor
Acquired is YJ58FDM a VDLSB4000 VDL Berkhof Axial ex Provence St Albans
Scania Berkhof TUI4740 is reregistered to J22EEG

GHP Trading, Ancaster
New here is BD18TKN a Mercedes Benz Tourismo


Kettlewells, Retford
Acquired is N714UVR a Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool Alizee HE ex Nesbit Bros, Somerby
Volvo B10M Vanhool N714UVR is reregistered to N24KET
Acquired is R830TKV a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere ex Nesbit Bros, Somerby
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton R830TKV is reregistered to N23KET

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Acquired is CC06HOD a Mercedes Benz Tourino ex Hodson, Saxilby
Acquired is WH05HOD a Kassaboher Setra S315GT-HD ex Hodson, Saxilby

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Scania N94UD East Lancs is fleet no SCN05

GHP Trading, Ancaster
New here is BD18TKN a Mercedes Benz Tourismo

Hornsby's Ashby
Dennis Javelin Plaxton W898RFA is sold to 2 Way, Scunthorpe

Centrebus Grantham
Transbus Dart 542 LN03AYM is withdrawn
VDL SB200 765 YJ04BMV is withdrawn
Dennis Trident 926 L66PJC (PO51UMF) is withdrawn

Pc Coaches, Lincoln 
Mercedes Benz Sprinter BU06CVD has been sold for scrap
Reanult minibuses SJ10AVW & X have been sold for scrap
ADL E400 hybrid FX13ABN has been repainted into Red & White livery with sister ABO to follow
Mercedes Benz Sprinter BU06CVE has been sold to Stafford Bus Centre
Scania East Lancs P865VFG is due to be withdrawn
Scania Irizar Intercentury YN51MFZ is due to be withdrawn
Scania Irizar Century PC02PCC is due to be withdrawn
Due here is a new ADL E20D ADL E200 Dart.
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress LC11PCC will be repainted into standard coach livery

Cropley's Fosdyke
Acquired is YJ64HFO a Yutong ZK6129HQ ex North East Coach Travel, Seaton Burn


Lincolnshire Buses & Coaches for sale on E Bay are as follows:
MG Coaches MIG9607 (YN07DZH) Man Noge
Skegness Travel P159FJO Scania Vanhool
Phil Haines Coaches BH02APH Volvo Jonckheere
Travel Wright KW02CVU Dart SLF
Haltham Travel S161UAL Optare Excel

Star Coaches, Gainsborough 
Dennis Javelin FX53SYZ has now been repainted into fleet livery

 

Wednesday 11 July 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - June 2018

Radley's Tours, Brigg
Scania Irizar Y100APP is reregistered to DA13PLU
Scania Irizar DA13PLU is sold to Peake Coaches Pontypool

Houghs of Lincolnshire
Scania Irizar YN06NYS is sold to Phoenix Coaches.


Centrebus, Grantham
Here is 530 YY64GWE an ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200
Transbus Dart 542 LN03AYM is withdrawn
Optare Solo 265 YN03ZXA is here
Trident East Lancs 926 L66PJC (PO51UMF) is withdrawn

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Irisbus Eurorider Beulas YN08AVU is sold to Hobsons Coaches, Larkhall

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Acquired is YN15EHZ a Scania K360 IB4 Irizar i6 ex Dunwood, Dudley
Irisbus Eurorider Plaxton YN56VYE now wears a white based livery with fleet vinyls
Volvo Olympian Alexander P145KWJ has sustained accident damage

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Solo PC06PCC has now had vinyls applied to its base white livery
Solo YJ59NMX now has fleet vinyls applied to its base white livery
Solo PC09PCC is now repainted in base white and awaits vinyls. This was the last vehicle here to carry the old green & black livery
On loan here is YN18SWO a Scania K410EB4 x2 Lahdon Interlink for demo.

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo Olympian East Lancs T6OCT is withdrawn and is now a spares source for S5OCT the last ex Delaine Olympian in operation here.

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
On trial here is BU18YPR a Mercedes Benz Tourismo .
Volvo Olympian Northern Counties P922RYO has been sold to Paul Emery for preservation
Volvo Olympian Northern Counties R362LGH is sold to Tourmaster Coaches, Crowland
DAF SB3000 Plaxton R449SKX is sold to Wigley, Carlton
Volvo B7TL Plaxton X654LLX is sold to Wigley, Carlton

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Volvo B7TL East Lancs PG04WHJ has been repainted into fleet livery by PCR, Horncastle
New here is BD18TKO a Mercedes Benz Tourismo
New here is YG18CWD a Yutong TC9
On hire here is NH10DSH a Kassaboher Setra S416GT-HD
 

Hornsbys, Ashby 
Acquired is Y849GCD a Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex Brighton & Hove
Acquired is OW55RKX a Dennis Javelin Plaxton Profile ex Henshaw, Moreton
Acquired is LX03BYR a Transbus Trident Transbus ALX400 ex Stagecoach

Johnson's Coaches, Caistor 
Mercedes Benz J22EEG is reregistered to MX03OCB
Mercedes Benz MX03OCB is for sale

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Acquired is HF54HHL a Volvo B7RLE Wrightbus Eclipse Urban ex Wilts & Dorset
On loan here is YJ59AYX a VDL SB200 Plaxton Centro from Arriva Bus & Coach

GDS2016 Long Sutton
Acquired is SR02JMV a Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima. This coach has previously worked for Hunts Coaches.


Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Acquired is YN54AJU a Scania CN94UB East Lancs Omnicity ex Mellor, Rochdale
Scania YN54AJU is reregistered to EXZ1657

Shuudda Cuudda Wuudda, Market Rasen
Here is X297VFS a Scania K124EB6 Irizar Century ex Starsleeper, Pinxton
Here is YN53EWH a Neoplan N316/3SHDL Neoplan Tourliner ex McMullen, Swantargh

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Acquired is Y835XAo a Volvo B7R Plaxton Prima ex Witte, Colne


Kimber, Grimsby
Acquired is W633FUM a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere 350 ex Goldwing, Grimsby


 
Tourmater Coaches, Crowland
Acquired is R362LGH a Volvo Olympian Northern Counties ex Fowler, Holbeach Drove
Acquired is MC07YDk a Neoplan N122/3L Neoplan Skyliner ex Weaveaway, Newbury

Millmans Coaches, Grimsby
Acquired is BJ13TXU a Volvo B9R Jonckheere SHV ex Barnes, Swindon


Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo Plaxton DAZ1555, J50DTS, M37KAX, N997THO, P22HMC, and P836KOX are withdrawn
Reseated are the following:

BJV787 (SN04GWK) C49FT ex C48FT
MX03AEJ C49FT ex C48FT
841TPU (P837KOX) C53F ex C70F
P700ALS C53F ex C49FT
P237AUT C53F ex C51FT
T514EUB C67F ex C49FT
YN54WWD C53F ex C49FT

BMC900's BU07RVR & T are withdrawn

Star Coaches, Gainsborough
Acquired is CJ03JCU a Dennis Javelin Plaxton Profile


Phillips Coaches, Ruskington
Volvo B10M Vanhool LDO170 is reregistered to A246YOX
Acquired is N73WEW a Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool Alizee HE ex Bagnalls, Swadlincote

Phil Haines Coaches, Frampton 
Acquired is FX07CXK a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex ADSL, Wolverhampton
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile FX07CXK is reregistered to W5PHC
Acquired is GJ07OXR a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex ADSL Wolverhampton
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile GJ07OXR is reregistered to W7PHC.

Tuesday 12 June 2018

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - May 2018

Lincoln
Optare Solos 47261, 47124 & 47170 have been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Transbus Dart Transbus 34455 has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Man Driver Trainer 22491 has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Enviro 300 27638 has been repainted from Scampton Airshow livery to Proud to be Lincoln livery
Transbus Dart 34475 has transferred to Hull for driver training
Enviro 400 19146 has returned to service following repairs
Scania Enviro 400 15507 & 11 have transferred to Worksop
Scania Enviro 300 28614 & 20 have transferred to Worksop
Enviro 300's 27759 - 61 FX61HGE, F & G have transferred here from Worksop
ADL Dart 35134 YN56HBB has transferred here from Worksop
Transbus Trident 18048 has transferred here from Worksop
Enviro 300 27635 has gained a rear advert for Fantasy Island
ADL Darts 34687 & 35134 are in the reserve fleet here
ADL Dart 34849 is in the reserve fleet here although in regular use

Skegness
Scania Enviro 400 15807 FX12BAA has been withdrawn and sold to Hrardwick, Carlton for scrap
Volvo B7's 16904 - 7 & 10 have returned to the main fleet here from reserve
ADL Dart 35132 has transferred to Grimsby
Open top Tridents 17013 &5 S813 & 5BWC are in service here named Teddy & Sunny
Volvo B7's 16097 & 14 are delicensed for engine repairs
Volvo B7 16944 is delicensed for electrical repairs
Volvo Olympian 16314 has become Hattie the Community Bus
Volvo B7 16902 has transferred to the main fleet from reserve

Skegness / Grimsby
Open top trident 17016 aka Sweetie is the spare seasider for use at both Grimsby and Skegness

Grimsby
Volvo B7RLE 21248 is in the reserve fleet
E200 36523 & 4 are in the reserve fleet
E200 37190 is delicensed for accident damage repairs

Scunthorpe
Optare Solos 47264, 66 - 8, & 70 have been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Enviro 300 27196 has recieved a repaint
Volvo B7RLE 21215 has lost its cliffsider branding

Thursday 7 June 2018

Lincolnshire Independent operators Fleetnews - May 2018

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Acquired is YN55PZK a Scania K114EB6x2 Irizar Pb ex GSAL, Alsworthy
Scania Irizar YN55PZK is reregistered to JIG6019
Acquired is YN55PZB a Scania K114EB6x2 Irizar PB ex Paddison, Wallsend
Scania Irizar YN55PZB is reregistered to JNZ7431
Scania Irizar JNZ7431 is named "Miss Julia"
Scania Irizar JIG6019 is named "Miss Natalie"

Coach of Langtoft, Langtoft
Mercedes Benz Tourneo M555LPH (BU55ZWT) is sold to Gocman, Gazimagusca, North Cyprus


Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Mercedes Benz 0814D ACI FX04EEN is sold to Peyton Travel, Bridgend
New here is BD67GDE a Ford Tourneo.
Ford Tourneo is reregistered to G9HPH

Mark Bland, Stamford
Mercedes Benz 711D N755GBF has been sold to Shelton Motors, Ramsey for scrap
Volvo B10M Vanhool  FAZ2784 (N505PYS) has been sold to Shelton Motors, Ramsey for scrap
Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 LJ54BFF is sold to Go Goodwin, Eccles

Centrebus, Grantham
Transbus Dart 542 LN03AYM is withdrawn
Daf SB200 Wright Commander 765 YJ04BMV is withdrawn

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Man Neoplan Transliner 173LYB is for sale on Ebay
Acquired is YN55PXS a Scania K114EB Irizar Intercentury ex Euroview, Dereham

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
New here is R70JCS a Volvo B11R Plaxton Panther 3
Irisbus Eurorider Plaxton YN56VYE has lost its Franklin College advert for allover white livery with fleetnames.
Acquired is LG02FDN a Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 ex Ipswich Buses
Acquired is SN51AXO a dennis Trident Plaxton President ex Ipswich buses
New here is R777JCS a Scania K410EB4 Irizar i6

GHP Trading, Ancaster 
New here is BU18YPT a Mercedes Benz Tourismo C53F tri axle
Volvo B10M's Plaxton M517NCG & M107UWY have been sold to Central Coaches, Welby
Volvo Olympian East Lancs R837MFR has been sold to Central Coaches, Welby

Hornsby's Ashby
Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 V191MEv has been sold for scrap.
On loan here LJ03MGE a DAF DB250 Alexander ALX400 ex Arriva London
Mercedes Benz Strata LM17WHD is reregistered to NH17BUS
Acquired is YN07HKL a Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther ex Whittle, Kiddeminster
Volvo B12B Plaxton YN07HKL is reregistered to 7419RH

Skegness Travel, Burgh Le Marsh
Volvo B12BT Plaxton Panther SF07AMV & SF07ANU are both for sale via Close Brothers, Dealer


2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Leyland Olympian Alexander H479PVW has been sold to Carl Ireland, Hull dealer
Acquired is H945DRJ a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Paramount ex Hawdon, Snitterby
Acquired is T553UOX a Mercedes Benz 0404 Hispano Vita ex Dhanjal, Drayton St Leonards
Mercedes Benz T553UOX is used as a staff  / storage facility

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Acquired is YN54AJU a Scania N94UB East Lancs Omnidekka ex Ensign, Purfleet
Scania East Lancs YN54AJU is reregistered to NBZ1670

Red Bus, Skegness
Acquired is LJ56ONL a ADL Dart ADL Mini Pointer ex Abellio
Acquired is SK53KKW a Transbus Dart Transbus Pointer ex London General

GDS 2016, Long Sutton
Here is V424MOA a Volvo B7TL Plaxton President ex Sharpe, Langar
Here is X592EGK a Volvo B7TL Plaxton President ex East Yorkshire


Kettlewells, Retford
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BP14FKB is reregistered to KO07KET


Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Correcting last months report W448 & 53BCN should have been W448 & 53BCW
Acquired is N713UVR a Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool ALizee HE
Acquired is AO02RCU a Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon ex First Group

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
Acquired is YR02ZLO a Mercedes Benz 0814 Plaxton Cheetah ex Ford Cambourne


Hunts Coaches, Alford
Vanhool T916 3932FH is fleet no C17
Volvo B7R BA06GHA is fleet no C16
Ford Transit M7 GF10XAU has returned to service here

Tuesday 1 May 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - April 18

Johnson's Coaches, Caistor
Volvo B12M Plaxton J12EEG is named "Vicky Kay"
Scania Irizar J15EEG is named "Janet Sandra"

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Acquired is LK03NLM a Dennis Dart SLF Caetano Nimbus ex Anderson, London
Dennis Dart SLF LK03NLM is reregistered to GO02BCT and is named "Bertie"
Dennis Dart SLF GO02BCT is a Driver Trainer.
Acquired is PB05BUZ a Scania K124EB6 Irizar PB ex GHP Trading, Ancaster
Scania Irizar PB05BUZ is reregistered to S111BCT

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Scania Irizar PB C9ACW is reregistered to PB05BUZ.
Scania Irizar PB  PB05BUZ is sold to Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Irizar i6 L17SHL now wears full A.C Williams livery ex ACW & Southern Holidays livery
Acquired is PG04WHJ a Volvo B7TL East Lancs Myllenium Vyking from Ensign, Purfleet

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Mercedes Benz Plaxton KTL982 is reregistered to YN03NJV.
Mercedes Benz Plaxton YN03NJV has been sold via John Hill Coach Sales

Fisher's Keelby
Acquired is KXZ8506 a Neoplan N516/3SHD Neoplan Starliner ex Reliant, Coalville

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Acquired are W448 & 53BCN both Volvo B7TL Plaxton President ex Ensign, Purfleet
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile JG04RAM has been repainted into fleet livery by Plaxton, Anston.
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile JG04RAM has been reregistered to A10WHF.

Haltham Travel, Haltham
Acquired is S53LGA a Bova FHD12-340 Bova Futura ex Goodyear Coaches
Acquired is R18OVA a Bova FHD12-340 Bova Futura ex Roberts Coaches, Wingate

Dents Coaches, Halton Le Moor
Acquired is YP10VZK a Scania K400EB4 Lahdon Omniexpress ex M&J Travel, Stoke on Trent
Acquired is Y2HOD a Kassaboher Setra S315GT-HD ex Hodson, Saxilby
Acquired is AC03HOD a Kassaboher Setra S315GT-HD ex Hodson, Saxilby

Pc Coaches, Lincoln 
Streetlites FX61AAJ, K & Z have all recieved the new single deck white livery with fleet vinyls
Solos YJ61JHA, PC05PCC, & YJ15ARX have all recieved new single deck white livery with fleet vinyls
Mercdees Benz Sprinter BU06CVE has been sold

G&L Travel, Stickney 
Acquired is S631MKH Volvo Olympian Northern Counties ex EYMS, Hull

Hornsby's, Ashby
Plaxton Primo's FX08REU & FX06JVG have been sold for scrap
Leyland Olympian J845TSC has returned to Lothian Buses to whom it was new for preservation as part of their Heritage fleet.
To correct the earlier report the Mercedes Strata here is LM17WHD

2 Way Transport, Broughton
Daf DB250's HJ52VFX & Z are repainted into fleet livery and are in service here

Brylaine, Boston
Dennis Trident T689KPU has been sold for scrap
Dennis Tridents T680 & 6KPU are withdrawn
Dennis Tridents V122 & 147MEV are withdrawn

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Volvo Olympian P927RYO has been sold for scrap

Tuesday 10 April 2018

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Mar 2018

Lincoln
ADL Tridents ADL ALX400 18317 & 9 have both received repaints
Transbus Dart 34477 PX53DKD has transferred to reserve here
E200MMC 37461 SN67WVC is now in service here
Solos 47170 & 2 have been sold to Ensign, Purfleet
Enviro 400 19146 is out of service for major repairs

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident ALX400  18121 YN04KGE has transferred to Mansfield
Trident President 18026 MX53FLF is out of service after engine failure

Skegness
Dennis Trident open toppers ex Cumbria are repainted and named as follows:
17013 S813BWC "Teddy the Seasider"
17015 S815BWC "Sunny the Seasider"
17016 S816BWC " Sweetie the Seasider"

Scania Enviro 400 15807 is now for disposal.

Monday 9 April 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - March 2018

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Irizars EC14PCC & LC14PCC have been repainted white and have Sunrise Holidays vinyls applied
Scania Lahdon P25PCC is allover white with fleetnames applied
Scania Irizar YT09FLG is repainted allover white with fleetnames applied
Newly acquired Solo YJ61JHA is now repainted allover white
Solo PC06PCC is repainted allover white
New here is EU17HTG a Ford Tourneo
Scania Irizar YT11LVH is reregistered to R77PCC

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Volvo B12M Plaxton VU60UJS is reregistered to VDO929
Dennis Trident W837NNJ is is sold for use as a storeshed in Throckenhold.
Dennis Trident W839NNJ is sold to Alderman Payne School, Parson Drove

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Dennis Trident Y864GCD is reregistered to TJZ8156
Scania Irizar TJI8156 is reregistered to R451YDT
Mercedes Buffalo Impala N612HFM is for sale or preservation

Phil Haines Coaches, Frampton
Acquired is PN09HMJ a Volvo B12B Plaxton panther ex Alfa, Euxton
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther PN09HMJ is reregistered to W6PHC

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Mercedes Benz ACI FX04EEN is sold
Acquired is WJZ2930 (W352UWO) a Bova FHD127.365 Bova Futura ex Fletcher, Malton
Acquired is ET10MTT a Scania K400EB6 Lahdon Omniexpress ex Motts Travel, Aylesbury 

Sherwood Travel, Immingham
DAF SB3000 Vanhool R178GNW is sold to Kinsley, Handsworth
Scania K113 Vanhool NBZ1680 (E516YWF) is sold

Cooper's Tours Killamarsh & Grimsby
Iveco Eurorider Beulas R777JCS is for sale
Volvo B12M Plaxton R70JCS is for sale
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton R800JCS is for sale

G & L Travel, Stickney
Acquired is B10BOL a Scania K113TRA Berkhof Axial ex European Bike Express

Johnson's Coaches, Caistor
Scania Lahdon J55EEG is named Sarah Elizabeth
Scania Irizar J14EEG is named Chloe Jade
Scania Irizar J13EEG is repainted into new fleet livery
Acquired is TUI4740 a Scania K114IB4 VDL Berkhof Axial ex Sapphire Travel, Nuneaton
Scania Berkhof TUI4740 is named Susie Ann
Scania Lahdon J5EEG is named Ellie May

Sleafordian Coaches, Sleaford
Leyland Olympian Alexander K884CSF is sold to be converted to a mobile home in USA

Hawdons Coaches, Snitterby
Acquired is W401JAT a Volvo B10BLE Alexander ALX300 ex East Yorkshire.
Acquired is JJZ2165 a Dennis Javelin Plaxton Premiere ex Star Coaches, Gainsborough

Star Coaches, Gainsborough
Dennis Javelin Plaxton JJZ2165 has been sold to Hawdons Coaches, Snitterby

Transport Connect, Lincoln
Vauxhall Movano PO14UVU has been sold to DCA Automotive, Lincoln

TC's Minicoaches, South Elkington
New here for call connect work is FH67XMX a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions 

Thursday 1 March 2018

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Jan / Feb 2018

Lincoln
Enviro 200MMC's 37458 - 66 SN67 WUX,Y,WVA-H are all in service here
Transbus Dart 34465 has transferred to Scunthorpe Reserve
ADL Dart 34849 has moved from Reserve to the operational fleet here
Optare Solo's 47124, 47068, 47170 - 2 are all withdrawn for disposal
Withdrawn Solo 47262 has transferred to SGC Bluebird for component recovery
Enviro 400 19148 has been out of service for repaint
Transbus Dart 34455 YN53ZSG is here for component recovery
Scania Enviro 400's 15509 & 10 have moved to the operational fleet at Worksop
Scania Enviro 400 15511 is here awaiting repaint
Transbus Trident 18047 has tranferred here from Worksop
Solo 47068 has transferred to SGC Highlands for component recovery
ADL E20D 36450 has been repainted into Newark Shuttle livery
Ex London Tridents 17939 & 40 are sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Ex London Darts 34392 & 7 are sold to Hardwick Carlton for scrap
Solo 47263 has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Ex Manchester Trident 17516 is sold to Hardwick, carlton for scrap
Man 18.220 Driver Trainer 22658 is sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Ex Mansfield Darts 34457,9,61,64,73 - 6 are delicensed for conversion to Driver Trainers.

Scunthorpe
Transbus Dart 34465 is in reserve here from Lincoln
Solo 47163 has transferred to SGC Highlands for component recovery
Solo 47269 has transferred to SGC Highlands

Gainsborough
Enviro 400MMC's 10896 - 901 YX67VCJ - O are in service here
Transbus Trident 18025 has been sold
Transbus Trident 18050 is delicensed for accident damage repairs
ADL E300 27785 has returned to service here

Skegness
Volvo B7 Wright 16942 is delicensed after accident damage
16942 has been replaced here by 16944 from reserve

Monday 26 February 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Feb 2018

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo Olympian East Lancs S5OCT & T6OCT are withdrawn
Volvo Olympian East Lancs R4OCT has been scrapped
Dennis Trident V149MEV has been scrapped
Volvo B10B Wright N597CKA has been scrapped
Leyland Olympian Alexander K12JPB is reregistered to K884CSF and has been scrapped.
Leyland Olympian Northern Counties H801BKK is withdrawn
Volvo B10M Vanhool Alizee G216TGF is withdrawn
Acquired is YX14EFR a Mercedes Benz 0816 Plaxton Cheetah 2 ex City Circle, Hayes.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
New here for Call Connect work is YT67GHD a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions.
Acquired is YJ61JHA an Optare Solo M950 Optare ex  D Jones & Son Wrexham
Scania Lahdon P25PCC (SN09FFE) is repainted allover white.
Scania Irizar PB YT09FLG is repainted allover white.
Scania Irizar YT11LVH has been painted into a livery advertising its 77 seat capacity

TC's Minicoaches, Louth
Fiat Ducato Bluebird Orion YX11CWG has recieved new Call Connect livery
New here for Call Connect work is FH67XMX a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions

Transport Connect, Lincoln
New here for Call Connect work is GN67BYZ an Iveco Daily 50C15 for Call Connect work

Hornsbys, Ashby
ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 MK63XAB is reregistered to NH12BUS

Skegness Travel, Skegness
Here are SF07ANU and SF07AMV both Volvo B12BT Plaxton Panther ex Stagecoach.

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Acquired  is VU60UJS a Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon ex Pulhams Bourham on the Water
Volvo B12M VU60UJS is repainted into fleet livery

2 Way Transport, Broughton
Leyland Olympian Northern Counties F297DRJ has been scrapped
Acquired is YN04AWX a Neoplan N122/3 Neoplan Skyliner ex A to B Travel

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Correcting the previous report Scania Irizar SK03DHJ is still here
New here is CC5 LM17WEW a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Mellor Strata HF ex Mellor Demo Bus for Call Connect work.

Centrebus, Grantham
Here is 566 YX12AYF an ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200
Transbus Dart 542 LN03AYM is withdrawn

A&P Travel, Sleaford
Vanhool T916 YJ14CDX is reregistered to OO12APT

Monday 22 January 2018

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Jan 2018

Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B12B Plaxton panther YN56NHD is repainted into fleet livery.
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton R762XWG is sold to PVS, Carlton for scrap.

Hornsby, Ashby
New here is LK17WHd a Mercedes Benz Mellor Strata
Enterprise Plasma FX06JVG is withdrawn
Here are Ford Transits AD05OHR & BD05RHZ
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther YN56NHD is sold to Amvale, Grimsby
Leyland Olympain J845TSC is withdrawn and has left the fleet
Ford Transit WL54OJR is sold to Ben Weaver, Sheffield
DAF SB120 Wright W209CDN is withdrawn
Volvo B12B 2553RH is reseated from C49FT to C70F

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Volvo Olympian R331LGH is sold to Geoff Ripley, Carlton for scrap


Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Volvo B7R Sunsidegi Sideral is now in fleet livery
Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool Alizee HE DCZ1673 (P833CCK) is withdrawn


A&P Travel, Sleaford
Acquired is YJ14CDX a Vanhool TX16 Astron ex Galloway, Mendlesham


Coopers Tours Grimsby & Killamarsh
Leyland Tiger Plaxton Paramount 3500 PJI2457 (A522LPP) is sold to KT's Coaches, Kendal


Travel Wright, Newark
Dennis Dart SLF Caetano Nimbus KM51BEO is sold to JSM Driver Training.
Dennis Dart SLF Caetano Nimbus KM51BFP & X are sold.
Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton Pointer W409 & 13UGM are sold.
Dennis Dart MPD Plaxton Pointer YT51EAG is sold.
Optare Solo YJ51ZVW has been sold.
Acquired is YN57ADX a Man 18. 360 Plaxton Panther ex Lloyd, Bagillt
Here from Dawson Rentals is KX5GUU a ADL Dart ADL Enviro 200 replacing Solo SR KX14FJN which has returned to Dawson rentals.
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther PN07LLK is reregistered to LIL9842

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Here but not in use is HIG9454 (T299ROF) a Mercedes Benz 0404 Hispano.


2 Way Transport, Broughton
Volvo Olympian Alexander Royale is withdrawn.
Volvo B10M-50 Alexander F111XCW is reregistered to F475HWJ
Bedford YMP XIL7870 is reregistered to FAR601T
Neoplan N122 RIL9739 is reregistered to B671DVL
Volvo Olympian East Lancs P683SVL is withdrawn
Leyland Swift Reeve Burgess G794UHU is withdrawn
DAF DB250 Optare HJ52VFZ is withdrawn
DAF DB250 Optare HJ52VFX is in service here

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Mercedes Benz 0814 ACI FX04EEN is withdrawn

Kettlewells, Retford 
Here are Ford Transits YR58OMX and YT58DZB

Marshalls Coaches, Sutton on Trent
New here are OP117 & 8 YJ67GBE & F Optare Versa V1170's.
For sale is GX54AOU a Transbus Dart Transbus Pointer
For sale is ME06ABX a ADL Dart ADL Enviro 200

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Acquired is YS14YTP a Ford Tourneo.


Grimsby College, Grimsby
Acquired is BX58CHT a LDV Maxus


Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
On hire here is YJ59AYX a VDL SB220 Plaxton Centro from Arriva Bus & Coach, Gomersal


Fowlers, Holbeach Drove
Acquired is S492UAk a Dennis Javelin Plaxton premiere from Abacus Coaches, South Witham


Abacus Coaches, South Witham
Dennis Javelin S492UAK is sold to Fowlers, Holbeach Drove


Skegness Travel, Skegness
Dennis Dart Marshall Y623GFM is withdrawn
Dennis Dart Plaxton Pointer V799FKH is withdrawn