Tuesday 17 December 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Nov 2019

Long Sutton
Trident Enviro 400 19684 FX60HFF is on loan from Hull
Trident Enviro 400 19068 MX56FSZ has transferred to Worksop
Trident ALX400's 18338, 40, 41 & 44 have moved on loan to Hull
Trident ALX400's 18348 & 18416 have transferred to Skegness
Trident ALX400 18335 has moved on loan to Hull
Trident Enviro 400's 19687 & 90 have transfered here on loan from Hull
Trident ALX400 18347 has moved on loan to Hull
Trident ALX400 18418 has transferred to Skegness Reserve
Scania Enviro 400 15810 has transferred here from Skegness
Trident ALX400 18348 has returned here following maintinence at Skegness
Scania Enviro 300 28613 has returned to Worksop with Trident Enviro 400 19017 returning here

Lincoln
Enviro 200MMC 37466 and Trident ALX400 18319 have been on loan to Skegness
Trident 18319 & Enviro 200MMC 37466 have returned off loan from Skegness
Enviro 400 19318 & Enviro 200 36707 have been on loan to Gainsborough
Enviro 400 19318 & Enviro 200 36707 have returned off loan from Gainsborough
Scania Enviro 400 15651 is in for repaint to standard livery and is now repainted into standard livery
Transbus Dart 34426 is in use at Newark
Trident ALX400 18318 has been on loan to Grimsby
E200 37198 is on loan from Grimsby

Skegness
Enviro 200MMC 37466 and Trident ALX400 18319 have been on loan here from Lincoln
Volvo B7 16902 is / was at Lincoln VOR and has since returned to Skegness
ADL Dart 35132 is delicensed for engine overhaul
Volvo B7's 16906 & 21212 - 4 have moved to the main fleet here
Trident ALX400 18418 has transferred to reserve here from Long Sutton
Transbus Dart 34530 has transferred to the reserve fleet at Scunthorpe
Volvo B7 16940 is having components recovered before going for scrap
Trident ALX400's 18348 & 18416 have transferred to reserve here from Long Sutton
Scania E400 15810 has transferred to Long Sutton
Trident ALX400 18418 has transferred to Grimsby

Gainsborough
Trident President 18040 is at Lincoln for repaint
Trident President 18050 is in the workshop at Scunthorpe
Volvo B7 21215 has been on loan from Scunthorpe
Enviro 200 36707 & Enviro 400 19318 have been on loan from Lincoln
Enviro 300 27790 has returned to service here
Trident President 18040 has returned to service here
Trident President 18024 is on loan from Hull covering for 18041
Enviro 300 27789 FX12BJZ has returned and has re-entered service here
Trident President 18026 is at Hull for engine rebuild
ADL Dart 34850 is at Hull for MOT
Trident 18418 is on loan from Skegness

Grimsby
ADL E200 37198 is on loan to Lincoln
E200 37194 has moved to reserve here
Mercedes Sprinter 44030 has returned to service here with 44014 moving to reserve here
Trident ALX400 18318 has been on loan from Lincoln
Trident ALX400 18418 has transferred from Skegness








Monday 9 December 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Nov 2019

Houghs of Lincolnshire, Grimsby
New here are YN69XVJ & K both Scania K410EB6 Higer Touring
Scania K410EB6 Higer Touring YN17OHO has been sold to Scania, Worksop
Scania K124EB4 Irizar PB YT11LPP has been sold

Centrebus, Grantham
Here is 743 YJ57BCU a VDL SB200 Plaxton Centro
VDL SB200 YJ57BCU wears the new Centrebus livery
Solo 301 FJ08MBU is withdrawn
Here is withdrawn VDL SB200 607 YJ56ZWC
Transferred following the closure of Corby depot are:

222 KX06APZ an Optare Solo M850
230 KX55PFF an Optare Solo M850
231 KX55PFO an Optare Solo M850
510 YX60DXR an ADL Dart ADL Enviro 200

Amvale, Grimsby
Here is YB63WXU a Reanult Master CJ Conversions
Here is DU11HXT a Volkswagon Crafter

Dixkinsons, Wrangle
Acquired is YX66WOY a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard ex Peterborough Council

Radleys Coaches, Broughton
New here are YT19EBO a Scania K360IB4 Irizar i6

Haltham Travel, Horncastle
Bova Futura R18OVA is for sale on ebay

Hunts Coaches, Alford
ADl Dart East Lancs PN07KRF has been sold to Ensign, Purfleet

Johnsons, Caistor
Volvo B12BT Vanhool WA10CFX is reregistered to J60EEG

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Mercedes Benz 0816 VKZ6212 has been sold to Lawson Corby, via Parnell Honiton dealer

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
BIB4850 VDL acquired ex Bibby was originally registered YJ09CWY
Mercedes Benz Vito PO13UYL has been sold via Julian Brown, Grantham
Mercedes Sprinters FY10AUK, AV16VGC, and AY65RZW have been sold via Julian Brown, Grantham

Abacus Coaches, South Witham
Acquired is YN09HRC a Volvo B12BT Plaxton Elite ex Holmeswood Coaches
Volvo B12BT YN09HRC is reregistered S55NFC

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent
Irizar i6 integral demo coach YT68LBZ has been on loan here

Tuesday 12 November 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Oct 19

Lincoln
ADL E20D 36451 OU61AUY  is on loan to Hull
Scanias 15651, 3 & 6 FX10AFK, O & Y are to lose their current allover liveries for repaint to standard livery
ADL E20D 36707 is on loan to Gainsborough to cover for Trident 18040 which failed at Lincoln
Scania 15653 is the first of three to receive a repaint into standard livery
Transbus Trident 18048 is on loan to Gainsborough to cover for 18021 which failed at Lincoln
Transbus Trident 18048 returned off loan from Gainsborough

Gainsborough
ADL Dart 35150 remains here and has not moved to Hull
ADL Dart 34851 FX06AEG is now in full standard livery, leaving 34848 as the last dart here to carry into town branding.
ADL E20D 36707 is on loan to cover Trident 18040 which failed at Lincoln
ADL E400MMC 10901 is on loan to Scunthorpe
Transbus Dart 34570 is on loan here from Scunthorpe
Transbus Trident 18048 is on loan from Lincoln to cover for 18021 which failed at Lincoln
Transbus Trident 18048 has returned off loan to Lincoln
Transbus Trident 18021 has returned to service here

Scunthorpe
Transbus Dart 34570 is on loan to Gainsborough
ADL E400MMC 10901 is on loan here from Gainsborough
Volvo B7 16919 FX55AZV is delicensed for long term repair

Skegness
Transbus Dart 34426 KV53EZC has transferred here from Long Sutton
Scania Enviro 400's 15808 - 11 FX12BAV,BBN, U & V have transferred to Long Sutton
Transbus Dart 34530 GX04EYC has transferred here from Long Sutton
ADL Trident 18418 AE06GZT has transferred here from Long Sutton

Long Sutton
Scania Enviro 400's 15808 - 11 FX12BAV, BBN, U & V have transferred here from Skegness
Scania Enviro 300 28613 FX61CYW has transferred here from Worksop
Here is ADL Trident 18335 AE55DJU from Peterborough
ADL Trident 18347 AE55DKU has transferred to Hull
ADL Enviro 400 19686 FX60HFH has transferred here from Hull
Transbus Dart 34530 GX04EYC has transferred to Skegness
Scania Enviro 15612 OU10BFZ has entered service here on the 505 route
Scania Enviro 400's 15652 & 4 FX10AFN & U have transferred here from Worksop
ADL Enviro 400's 19017 MX06XAS & 19047 MX56FRP have transferred to Worksop
ADL Enviro 400 19688 FX60HFK has transferred here from Hull
ADL Trident 18338 AE55DJY has transferred to Hull

Sunday 10 November 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - October 2019

Fishers, Grimsby
Neoplan Starliner KXZ8506 is for sale on ebay

Hunts, Alford
Scania K124 Irizar PB SK03DHJ continues to be for sale on ebay
ADL Dart PN07KRG continues to be for sale on ebay
CC3 FJ13EMK Fiat Ducato has passed to CJ Conversions Lincoln for scrap
New here for Call Connect work is FE19ORN a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Neoplan Skyliner A14VUE continues to be for sale on ebay
Yutong TC9 BG18CWD continues to be for sale on ebay
Scania Irizar YN17OOX continues to be for sale on ebay
Volvo Olympian P428UUG has been sold to Central Coaches, Welby
Scania Lahdon YN63BYR has been sold to Cambridge Tours
Irizar i6 YN16NZV has been sold to Woods Travel, Bognor Regis

Millmans Coaches, Grimsby
Volvo B9R Jonckheere BJ13TXU continues to be for sale on ebay
Volvo B12M Jonckheere SF05XDO continues to be for sale on ebay

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Lahdon P25PCC has now received full standard coach livery
Acquired is YN15HYK a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions from Lincolnshire County Council
Fiat Ducato YX62ANV is withdrawn
Scania Irizar C17PCC has lost Christs Hospital school livery for standard coach livery
Fiat Ducato YN15HYK has lost Call Connect livery and has been repainted into standard livery
Here for Call Connect work is PK15NFF a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions

Brylaine, Boston
Optare Tempo YK57FHM has recieved 2019 spec livery and is in service
Optare Solos YJ05JXG & K, YJ04CCT & MX08DHF are stood down from service. All will remain in the fleet here and will be used as required
Optare Solo YJ05JXL is currently used on the Spalding Into Town service
It is unlikely that Solos FY02VHF & G will see service again

2 Way, Scunthorpe
Bedford YMT JVY676S has been sold for scrap

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Volvo B7TL PN02XBH  is withdrawn and is a spares source
Leyland Olympian L276YEY has been sold for export to the USA

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Acquired is KX54NKG a Mk 1 Transbus Enviro 300 ex Tanat Valley
Acquired is SF54HFT a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex Garnetts, Bishop Auckland
Volvo B7TL Alexander V130LGC is withdrawn
Volvo B12M Vanhool 173LYB is named "Lady Elly"
Volvo Plaxton B10ESC is named "Lady Chloe"
Volvo B12M Jonckheere A13BST is named "Lady Romilie"
Volvo B10M Plaxton MJI5763 is named "Lady Anita"
Kassaboher Setra WH05HOD is named "Lady Christine"

Centrebus, Grantham
Here are Optare Solo M950's 397 & 9 YJ60LRE & LPZ
Optare Solo 397 YJ60LRE carries Centrebus self promotion branding
Here is 743 YJ57BCU a VDL SB200 Plaxton Centro

Mark Bland, Stamford
Acquired are KX58NBJ & K both Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther ex Stagecoach East Midlands

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B12B Plaxton Paragon HCT990 is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Mercedes Benz Plaxton YX14EFR is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Fiat Ducato YX13EZM has returned to Lincolnshire County Council
On Demo here is YX16NWK a Volvo B11RT Plaxton Elite

TC's Minicoaches, South Elkington
Here for Call Connect work are the following:
NX19CWP Peugot Boxer 440 Zuckoff hdi Nutrax - New
FH67XMX Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions - Ex Lincs CC
YT68UVR Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions
LO67CGX Mercedes Benz Mellor Strata - ex Lincs CC
GN18AYW Iveco 45C18 CJ Conversions
FP19HWC Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions - New

Fiat Ducato YX11CWG is withdrawn

Transport Connect, Lincolnshire
New here for Call Connect work are FM19DFP & FE19UFZ both Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions
Acquired for Call Connect work is LJ15GXF a Mercedes Benz Mellor Strata
New here for Call Connect work is GN19DZH a Iveco 45C18 CJ Conversions
Here is YX13EZM a Fiat Ducto Bluebird from Sleafordian

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Acquired is YX08AUA a Mercedes Benz Sprinter ex Sherwood Immingham
Mercedes Benz Sprinter YX08AUA is reregistered to HIG1667 and has recieved fleet livery
Mercedes Benz Sprinter HIG1667 is named RAF Woodhall Spa "Guncrew"

Sherwood, Immingham
Mercedes Benz Sprinter YX08AUA has been sold to Grayscroft, mablethorpe

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent
Optare Versa demonstrator OP07ARE has been on loan here
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BN08OOW has been reregistered S3YRR

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
Acquired is BIB4850 a VDL SB4000 Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Bibby, Ingleton






Friday 11 October 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Sept 2019

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18026 has recieved a repaint at Lincoln and has returned here following completion of Repaint
ADL Darts 35147 & 50 have transferred to Hull
Here from Lincs CC is LP15JYU a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Trekka for Call Connect work
Transbus Dart 34465 has returned off loan to Scunthorpe
Mercedes Trekka LP15JYU is allocated Fleet No 49912

Grimsby
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 44014 has transferred to the main fleet from reserve
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 44030 is delicensed for accident damage repairs

Lincoln
Mercedes Benz Sprinter Trekka 49001 LP15JYE is in use on Call Connect work here
Fiat Ducato 91984 YT67GFU has moved to the reserve fleet

Scunthorpe
Transbus Dart 34465 has returned here off loan from Gainsborough

Sunday 6 October 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Sept 2019

Brylaine, Boston
Optare Tempo X1200's YJ09MHY, YJ09MHZ, YJ57EGY, YJ59NNZ and YK57FHM have all entered service here in 2019 spec livery
Optare Tempo X1200's YJ06YSP, YJ56ATU & YJ57EHX are in service but awaiting repaint
Optare Tempo X1200 YN58FXH is still to to enter service and receive repaint
Optare Solo's YJ05JXG, K & L are also in service but awaiting repaint

Amvale, Lincolnshire
Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon YN06RWL has received fleet livery
Volvo B12M Plaxton Panther YN56NHD has received fleet livery

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Acquired for spares is R871MDY a DAF DB250 Optare Spectra ex Tanat Valley
Leyland Swift Reeve Burgess JJZ4375 has been sold for non psv use
Acquired is SP57CNC a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex Stagecoach
Acquired is PO54ATZ a Mercedes Benz 0814 Mellor ex Commercial Vehicle Auctions
DAF DB250's X152LBJ, R871MDY & HJ02WDK are spares sources
Volvo B10M Vanhool D551MVR (Ex SKY31Y) has been sold for scrap
Acquired is M360LFX a Scania K113 Vanhool ex Norfolk Coachways.
Scania Vanhool M360LFX has gone for scrap
Acquired is Y2WGT an Ayats A3E/BR1 Ayats Bravo ex Thomas Porth for parts
Volvo B12BT Vanhool N318BYA is a spares source
Acquired is P366UUG a Volvo B10B Wright Endurance ex TJ's Brigg for spares
Acquired is X119VBK a Neoplan Transliner from TJ's Brigg for spares
Coaches TAZ5004, F809TMD & XIL1273 are spares sources
Volvo B10M-50 Alexander E102JFV is used as a seat store
Acquired is RJZ3688 (PJ03NBL) a Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon ex Falcon, Enfield
Acquired is PX56AAF a Mercedes Benz Sprinter ex Hodson, Saxilby
Volvo Olympian East Lancs P683SVL has been sold to Carl Ireland, Hull
Acquired for parts is 08-C-11 a King Long
Acquired is RIG7104 a King Long ex Cenarth Coaches, Cenarth

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Volvo B10B Wright Endurance P366UUG has been sold to 2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Neoplan Transliner X119VBK has been sold to 2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Acquired is FE51RCV a Volvo B7R Jonckheere Modulo ex Millmans, Grimsby

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is YT13AOH a Scania K400EB4 Irizar i6 from Irizar, Worksop
Mercedes benz Unvi VKZ6212 has been sold
Scania Irizar YT13AOH has received fleet livery

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Acquired is preserved LEW16W a Volvo B10M Plaxton Supreme ex Kenzies, Shepreth

Johnsons Coaches, Caistor
Acquired is WA10CFX a Volvo B12BT Vanhool Acron ex Barnes Coaches, Swindon
Volvo B12BT Vanhool Acron WA10CFX has received fleet livery
Acquired is CV61ZKH a Ford Transit Ford ex Sleafordian, Sleaford
Ford Transit CV61ZKH has received fleet livery

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Ford Transit CV61ZKH has been sold to Johnsons Coaches, Caistor

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Scania Irizar i6 YN17OOX is for sale on ebay
Neoplan Skyliner V14ACW is reregistered to A14VUE and is for sale on ebay
Yutong TC9 YG18CWD is for sale on ebay
Volkswagon transporter SD07OTN is for sale on ebay
Ayats Bravo 1 V17ACW is reregistered to YN59EYW
Ayats Bravo 1 YN59EYW has been sold to Woods of Buckfastleigh
Acquired is BD18TLV a Mercedes Benz Tourismo ex Evobus Coventry

Fishers, Grimsby
Neoplan Starliner KXZ8506 is for sale on ebay

Centrebus, Grantham
Scania East Lancs YN53CFO & J are sold to Portsmouth City Coaches
Here is 399 Yj60LPZ an Optare Solo ex Corby depot
Here are 230 & 231 KX55PFF & O both Optare Solo M850's
Solo 301 FJ08MBU is withdrawn
VDL SB200 Wright 766 YJ55KZZ is withdrawn
Here is ex Corby 397 YJ60ZRE an Optare Solo M950

GDS Travel, Long Sutton
Acquired is R157RJH a Volvo B12BT Berkhof Excellence ex Youngs Cambridge
Volvo B12BT Berkhof Excellence R157RJH is reregistered to J400GDS

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Fiat Ducato Bluebird YX62ANV is currently off road
New here is NX19CWW a Peugot Boxer 440 Zuckoff HDI Nutrax for Call Connect work
Vauxhall Movano PO14UWD has passed to TC's Minicoaches
Dennis Trident NK51UCY is for sale on ebay

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Volvo B10M-55 Plaxton Paladin R906 & 12XFC have received fleetnames over the destination box glass
Acquired is X762ABU a Volvo B7TL Plaxton President from Ensign, Purfleet

Hunts Coaches, Alford 
Acquired is SL07CVM a Vanhool T911 Vanhool Alicron ex Millmans, Grimsby
Vanhool T911 SL07CVM is reregistered to 3275FH
Volvo B10M-62 Vanhool 3275FH is reregistered to M64WEB
Vanhool T911 Vanhool Alicron 3275FH has received fleet livery and is allocated fleet no C12

Millmans, Grimsby
Vanhool T911 Vanhool Alicron SL07CVM is sold to Hunts Coaches, Alford
Volvo B7R Jonckheere Modulo FE51RCV has been sold to TJ's Brigg

TC's Minicoaches, South Elkington
Vauxhall Movano PO14UWD has moved here from Pc Coaches

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Volvo B10M-50 Northern Counties G103NGN has been sold for preservation
Scania N94UD East lancs YN55NHJ is reregistered to RIL1680 and is named RAF Ingham "Runik"
Iveco 45C15 XBZ1675 is reregistered to GN07SZG



Monday 23 September 2019

Current Call Connect Allocation 09/19

Stagecoach Lincoln: LP15JYE, YJ67GFU & PK15NFF
Stagecoach Gainsborough: LP15JYU, PO13EMF
Hornsbys, Ashby: EF65UEZ, EF65UED, EF65FXP
TC's Minicoaches: YX11CWF, YX11CWG, FJ60DJF, PE13MYH, PJ64ZRE, PK15NFH
Pc Coaches, Lincoln: YN15HYJ, YX13BVS, NX19BLV, YM16RZW, NX19CWW, YT67GHD,                                            YN15HYK, PJ63LYC, PO14UWD, PF14WRZ, YX62ANV
Sleafordian, Sleaford: YY63KYG, YX13EZM, DF66AEC
Hunts Coaches, Alford: PJ64ZPV, LM17WEW, KX12MGV, FJ13EMK, PK16YWG
Transport Connect Lincs: GN67BYZ, FN68RVO, FP17PWV, LO67CGX, FN63OUW, FP18XWZ,                                              FE19UFZ, MM66EAK, FX61AUV, FJ60CKC, BG64WDW, MM66EAA,                                              FG67JGF, FL17PWU, PK65OGT, PL65CFN, PL65CFV

Sunday 15 September 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - August 2019

Gainsborough
Transbus Dart 34465 continues on long term loan here
ADL Darts 35147 & 50 have transferred here from Hull
Transbus Trident 18039 has transferred here from Hull
Enviro 300 27789 has gone to Ferrymill Motors for major repairs
Dennis Tridents 17718 &9 have transferred here from Hull

Lincoln
Dennis Tridents 17713, 25 & 30 have transferred to the reserve fleet at Mansfield
Enviro 400 19296 is delicensed for engine rebuild
Enviro 300 27793 has recieved a repaint.
The "Keeping Lincoln Moving" branding on single deck buses here is being removed upon repaint
Transbus Trident 18122 has transferred here from Mansfield
ADL E20D 36711 has recieved a repaint

Grimsby
ADL E20D 37195 is delicensed for accident damage repairs
ADL E20D 37195 has returned to service following completion of repairs
ADL E20D 37201 has been delicensed for repairs

Scunthorpe
ADL E200 MMC 26172 & 3 have transferred to Hull

Skegness
Volvo B7 16940 is delicensed with accident damage
Volvo B7 16905 has returned to the main fleet here replacing 16940

Sunday 8 September 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Aug 2019

Delaine, Bourne
Acquired is AD56DLD a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo Olympian East Lancs S5OCT has been sold to the Eastern Bus Enthusiasts Group for preservation
Volvo Olympian East Lancs T6OCT has been sold to Eastern Bus Enthusiasts Group as a source of spares

Travel Wright, Newark
Acquired is MF63NYA a Neoplan N2216SHD Neoplan Tourliner ex Buckley, Blaxton
Man Berkhof Axial W221UGX is for sale on ebay
Man Caetano Enigma FN52MZT is for sale on ebay
Acquired is MF63XNZ a Neoplan N2216SHD Neoplan Tourliner ex Buckley, Blaxton
Neoplan Tourliner MF63NYA is repainted into fleet livery and is named "Penny Grace"
Neoplan Tourliner MF63XNZ is repainted into fleet livery and is named "Stargirl"

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Fiat Ducato YM16RZW has transferred from Transport Connect for Call Connect work
Scania Irizar PC02PCC is for sale on ebay
Scania Irizar YN51MFZ is for sale on ebay

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile YN61AXC has received fleetnames on the front windscreen
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile YN59BLZ has received fleetnames on the front windscreen

Brylaine, Boston
Optare Tempo X1200 YK57FHM has received 2019 spec livery
Optare Tempo X1200 YJ09MHZ has received 2019 spec livery
Optare Tempo X1200 YK57FHM has entered service.
The final BMC Falcon in use here BX55NZU is now withdrawn

Hornsbys, Ashby
Scania N94UD East Lancs YN53RYV & W have received fleet livery

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is MJZ6729 (Y341AUT) a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Panther
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Panther MJZ6729 (Y341AUT) is for sale on ebay
Bova Futura WJZ2930 is for sale on ebay

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Scania Irizar SK03DHJ is for sale on ebay
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton P642JBC has been sold
Dennis Dart Plaxton FH02BUS (LG02FGP) has been sold
ADL Dart East Lancs PN07KRF & G have been sold

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Scania K360EB4 Irizar YT13AMX is sold to Reliance, Benfleet
Irizar i6 YN14NPE is sold to Coach Travel, Farningham
Irizar i6 C9GHP is reregistered to YN15YTL and is now operated in plain allover white livery
On loan here is BV19YMH a Mercedes Benz Tourismo3 Axle from Evobus, Coventry

Redbus, Skegness
Dennis Dart SLF V149MVX has returned to service here

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Scania N94UD East Lancs YN55NHU is reregistered to XBZ1674
Scania N94UD East Lancs YN55NKJ is reregistered to RIL1680
Volvo B10M-50 RJI1654 is the last of the type in service here
Toyota Coaster Caetano HIG1667 (BX04BGK) is for sale on ebay

Millmans, Grimsby
Volvo B9R Jonckheere BJ13TXU is sold to Nigel McCree Bus and Coach Sales
Volvo B10M Jonckheere VIA137 is sold to Nigel McCree Bus & Coach Sales

GDS Travel, Long Sutton
Acquired is EAZ2576 a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere ex Edward Thomas.

Kings Coaches, Stickney
Acquired is YN09APU a Mercedes Benz 0816 Plaxton Cheetah 2 ex DJ Travel, Gravesend

Grimsby Institute, Grimsby
Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee HE P110GHE is withdrawn
LDV Maxus NX58CLF is withdrawn
Ford Transit SG12KTN is withdrawn

Tj's Coaches, Brigg
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton B10ESC is upseated from C44Ft to C57F
Bova Futura YJ05XWO is upseated from C49FT to C57F

Johnsons Coaches, Caistor
Scania Lahdon FM10USD is sold to Cavendish, Porth

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
Mercedes Benz Vito FV60MSO has been scrapped


Tuesday 13 August 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - July 2019

Lincoln
Fiat Ducato FJ14FKY has transferred here for Call Connect work from Pc Coaches.
Here is LP15JYE a Mercedes Benz Sprinter which since arriving has recieved Call connect livery & destination equipment.
Fiat Ducato FJ14FKY is allocated fleet no 49901
Mercedes Benz Sprinter is allocated fleet no 49902
Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 17713 ML02RWK, 17725 MK02EGJ  & 17730 MK02EGZ have transferred here from Hull.
Enviro 300 27190 has recieved a rear end advert for Macmillan Cancer Care

Gainsborough
Fait Ducato FJ13EMF has transferred here from Lincoln
Transbus Trident 18039 has transferred here from Hull
Enviro 300 27789 FX12BJZ is delicensed for body repairs
ADL Dart 34851 is delicensed for engine overhaul
ADL Dart 35147 has transferred here from Hull
ADL Dart 35150 YN56GZZ has transferred to the reserve fleet here from Hull
Transbus Dart 35144 has returned off loan to Skegness
Transbus Dart 34465 continues on long term loan here

Grimsby
Mercedes Benz Sprinters 44014 & 28-30 have been repainted into a silver based Phone & Ride livery and have entered service on the N E Lincs Phone & Ride service/s
Enviro 27763 has recieved a rear advert livery for Macmillan Cancer care

Skegness
ADL Dart 35144 has returned here off loan from Gainsborough

Saturday 10 August 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - July 2019

Phillips of Ruskington
Scania K113 Vanhool Alizee HE is withdrawn
Acquired is T30TGM a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere 350 ex Falcon Coaches, Shepperton

Brylaine, Boston
Optare Solo M950 YJ05JXH has been repainted into 2019 spec livery
Optare Solo M920 FY02VHF is withdrawn
Optare Solo YJ05WCF has been repainted into 2019 spec livery and has entered service
Optare Solo SR's YD63UZV, W & X are repainted into 2019 spec livery and have all entered service
Acquired are YJ57EGY, YJ09MHZ & YJ09MHY all Optare Tempo X1200 ex Go Ahead
Dennis Tridents V122MEV & T689KPU have been sold to Parton, Barnsley for scrap
Optare Solo M950 YJ05JXH has had an internal refurbishment
Optare Solo SR's YD63UZV, W & X have dual purpose leatherette seats

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Scania N94UD East Lancs YN55NHU has recieved fleet livery
Scania N94UD East Lancs YN55NHU carries the name "RAF Skellingthorpe - Blackswan"
Volvo B7R Sunsidegi Sideral WIW1672 carries the name "RAF Scampton - Lefthand"
Volvo B7R Sunsidegi Sideral FJ60EGY has been sold to Irizar, Worksop
Volvo B10M-50 Northern Counties G103NGN has been sold for preservation 

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
As of August 1st, the phone number & bookings of Millmans Coaches, Grimsby have been taken on here, the Millmans depot & vehicles are not been taken on here.
Fiat Ducato FJ14FKY has transferred to Stagecoach Lincoln
New here is NX19BLV a Peugot Boxer 440 Zuckoff hdi with Nu trax body for Call Connect work

Millmans Coaches, Grimsby
The bookings and phone number of this company have been taken on by Pc Coaches, Lincoln

Viva Bonta, Boston
Soltour ST10 LK58ZDm has been sold to John Hill Coach Sales

Tourmaster, Crowland
Vanhool Astron TX16 YJ65GLY has been sold to John Hill Coach Sales
Neoplan Skyliner MC07YDK has been sold to John Hill Coach Sales

Hunts Coaches, Alford
ADL E20D East Lancs PN07KRF is for sale on ebay
ADL E20D East Lancs PN07KRG is for sale on ebay
Acquired is YN53ZWZ an Optare Solo M920 ex Newbury & District
Fiat Ducato CJ Conversion FJ13EMK has been scrapped at CJ Conversions, Lincoln

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Yutong TC9 YG18CWD is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales
Scania Irizar i6 YN17OOX is for sale via Odyessy Coach Sales
Irizar i6 integral YN16NZV is for sale via Odyessy Coach Sales

Fishers, Grimsby
Acquired is EIG9935 a Neoplan N516/3SHD Neoplan Starliner ex Brecks Rotherham
Neoplan EIG9935 was originally registered W915MDT and is operated in Brecks livery with Fishers fleetnames added.
Scania Irizar T359JWA has been sold

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Acquuired is YN56FFW a Scania K114EB4 Irizar PB ex Provence St Alban
Scania Irizar YN56FFW is reregistered to GRZ4636

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Acquired is Y843GCD a Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex Greys, Witchford
Dennis Trident Y843GCD is reregistered to R666BCT

Centrebus, Grantham
Acquired are LMN441 & 2K Wright Streetlite Max ex Isle of Man
Wright Streetlite Max LMN441 &2K have been allocated fleet numbers 610 & 611
VDL SB200 766 YJ55KZZ is withdrawn
Scania N94UD East Lancs 907 & 8 YN53CFJ & O are withdrawn
Optare Solo 301 FJ08MBU is withdrawn following engine failure

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Volvo B12B Vanhool Alizee T9 761FOW has recievd fleet livery
Volvo B10M-55 Plaxton Paladin R906XFC is repainted allover cream
Volvo B10M-55 Plaxton Paladin R912XFC is repainted allover cream

Phil Haines, Frampton
Acquired / on loan here is BN17JHZ a Mercedes Benz Tourismo

GDS Travel, Long Sutton
Acquired is SR03NVE a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex TJ's Coaches, Brigg

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile has been sold to GDS Travel, Long Sutton
Acquired as a stop gap for the final week of term is EAZ2579 a Volvo B10M-60 Plaxton Interurban
Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Volvo B10B Alexander Strider N508HWY has been scrapped

Mark Bland, Stamford
Volvo B7 PA04CYJ was on loan here and has now returned off loan to Ensign
Acquired are YN05VSO & VSP both Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon ex Sanders, Holt

Johnsons, Caistor
Acquired is YN64LXW an Irizar i6 integral ex Minsterley Coaches, Stipperstones
Irizar i6 YN64LXW is reregistered to J50EEG

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo Olympian East Lancs S5OCT has been sold to the Eastern Bus Enthusiasts group for preservation
Volvo Olympian East Lancs T6OCT has been sold to Eastern Bus Enthusiasts as a source of spares

G&L Travel, Stickney
Due to retirement all vehicles are for sale as follows:
S631MKH, S109XAL, S214CRR & R417SOY as runners with MOT tests
S630MKH as Runner / Scrap
S632MKH Non Runner / Scrap
R233AEY Runner but with O/S rear damage
P557EFL Runner with oil leak
B10BOL Runner

2 Way Transport, Broughton
Volvo Olympian Alexander Royale P414KSX has been sold to Carl Ireland, Hull
Acquired is SP57CNC a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex Stagecoach Fife
Volvo Olympian Alexander RL M215VSX has been sold to Carl Ireland, Hull

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is Y962XCC a Ford Transit
Irisbus Eurorider Plaxton FG03JCV has been sold
Irisbus Eurorider Beulas YN08AVY has been sold to Festival, Kirkliston

Coach of Langtoft, Langtoft
Dennis Condor G303FWC has been sold to an unknown owner at Martin Moor
Volvo Olympian Alexander P408KSX is withdarwn
Mercedes Benz W208YAP is withdrawn
Reanult Master V915GHN is withdrawn

Haltham Travel, Haltham
Optare Excel S161UAL is sold to Maclennan (Moray Acadamy of Transport), Elgin
Optare Excel V202ENU has been scrapped

Kings Coaches, Stickney
Mercedes Benz 1022L SN57ERZ has been sold to JMB Coaches, Cookstown

TC Minicoaches, South Elkington
Reanult Master FX10JPY has been scrapped at CJ Conversions, Lincoln

Delaine, Bourne
Volvo B7 165 LJ04YXA has been scrapped following issues
2 Volvo B8RLE Wright Eclipse 3's are due here at the end of 2019. One of these will be stored until March 2020.
Due here is an ex Dublin Volvo B7 to replace LJ04YXA




Tuesday 16 July 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - June 2019

Lincoln
Enviro 300 27594 FJ08VRC is / was in service here prior to returning to Gainsborough
Enviro 300 27192 SL64HYB has recieved a repaint
Stagecoach East Heritage Vehicle 19952 JAH552D a Bristol FLF6G Lodekka Ecw was on loan here for Lincoln City FC's victory parade as league 2 champions
Enviro 200 36450 OU61AUX has lost its Newark shuttle livery and has been repainted into standard livery
Enviro 400 19296 AE07KYW is / was delicensed for engine rebuild

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18036 was on loan here to cover resident 18026 whilst it was at Hull for MOT

Skegness
ADL Trident open toppers 18467 & 18473 are confirmed as being for use here after being prepared.

Grimsby
Acquired are 44014, 44028-30 BV66GTY, BV66GUX, BV66GVA & C all Mercedes Benz City 45 from Stagecoach South East. All are for use on the North East Lincolnshire Phone & Ride service for which Stagecoach won the contract.
ADL E20D 37195 YY64GUD is delicensed for accident damage repairs.

Friday 12 July 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - June 2019

Johnsons, Caistor
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther J12EEG has recieved new style livery
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress J50EEG is reregistered to FM10USD
Acquired is YN14NPP an Irizar i6 integral ex Johnsons Worksop
Irizar i6 YN14NPP is reregistered to J50EEG

Loveden Travel, Leadenham
Acquired is TM06ONE a Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther from Scania, Worksop
Bova 12.340 Bova Futura SIL4469 is withdrawn
Bova Futuras 856GKH & R777ABC have been scrapped
Bova Futura PUI3787 is withdrawn
Volvo B12M Berkhof MHZ1556 is sold to Abbey, Hull

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Acquired is LK53FDV a Transbus Dart Caetano Nimbus ex Metroline London
Transbus Dart LK53FDV is reregistered to GO03BCT and is named "Jess"
Acquired is V190MEV a Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 ex Tiger Europen
Dennis Trident V190MEV is reregistered to P666BCT
Dennis Dart GO02BCT has recieved a repaint into a new red and black livery
Acquired is MJ60KZD a Neoplan N2216SHD Neoplan Tourliner ex Anthonys Travel
Neoplan N2216SHD Neoplan Tourliner MJ60KZD is reregistered to GO10BCT

Grayscroft Coaches, Mablethorpe
Acquired is BD13NFT a Volvo B7R Sunsidegi Sideral ex KB Coaches, Eastrington
Acquired is YN55NHU a Scania N94UD East Lancs ex London Soverign
Volvo B7R Sunsidegi Sideral WIW1672 is reregistered to FJ60EJY
Acquired is YN55NKJ a Scania N94UD East Lancs ex London Soverign
Volvo B7R BD13NFT is reregistered to WIW1672

Mark Bland, Stamford
Acquired is PA04CYJ a Volvo B7TL East Lancs Myllenium Vyking ex London United

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Dennis Trident PO51WNK has been sold to Blueline Travel, Rochford

Brylaine, Boston
Optare Solo YJ05WCF has entered service here
Optare Solo SR WK11APV has been repainted into 2019 spec livery
Acquired are YK57FHM & YN58FXH Optare Tempo X1200 ex Stagecoach Norfolk
Acquired are YD63UZV, W & X Optare Solo M8900SR from Ensign

Red Bus, Skegness
Dennis Dart Plaxton JFZ8629 has been reregistered to S313SHB and is withdrawn
Transbus Dart SN53ETJ is repainted into fleet livery & is reregistered to JFZ8626

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Acquired is YN53ZWM an Optare Solo M950 ex Newbury & District
Acquired is FE19ORN a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions for Call Connect work
Acquired is M9 MV57KUB a Ford Transit

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Acquired is YN61AXC a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex Cruisers Redhill
Acquired is R906XFC a Volvo B10M55 Plaxton Paladin ex Thomas, West Ewell
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther VU07LLK is sold to Plaxton, Anston
Acquired is R912XFC a Volvo B10M-55 Plaxton Paladin ex Thomas, West Ewell
Reacquired in 12/18 was R362LGH a Volvo Olympian Northern Counties
Volvo Olympian R362LGH has been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap

Wormalls, Grantham
Acquired is YN08FEP a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516cdi

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Scania Vanhool  T424SKY has been scrapped
Volvo B7R Transbus Profile SR03NVE has been sold

GDS 2016, Long Sutton
Acquired is W449BCW a Volvo B7TL Plaxton President ex London United

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Scania Irizar Century GRZ4636 is reregistered to S354SET
Scania Irizar century S354SET has been sold to Bus & Coach Sales, Drakelow

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Scania Irizar Century NSU180 is reregistered to R463YDT
Scania Irizar R463YDT has been sold

Phillips, Ruskington
Withdrawn Volvo Vanhool FDZ4731 was sold to Greatrix, Stickney 6/18

Tourmaster, Crowland
Neoplan Skyliner MC07YDK has been sold to John Hill Coach Sales
Temsa Safari YJ14BXM has been sold to Arriva, Gomersal
Vanhool TX16 YJ15ETT has been sold to Arriva, Gomersal

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Acquired is MY57NCC an Ayats A3E Ayats Bravo 2 ex Catteralls, Southam

Hornsbys, Ashby
Darts BU05HDX and SN03LGA have been sold for scrap
VDL SB120 Wright YJ06LFW is withdrawn and used for spares

Wednesday 12 June 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - May 2019

Brylaine, Boston
A new depot for this operator is The Old Mill, Roughton Moor, Woodhall Spa
Acquired is YJ05WCF an Optare Solo M850SL ex Connexions Buses
Acquired is YJ55BKO an Optare Tempo X1200 ex Connexions Buses
BMC Falcons BX04DVV, BU05EEP, BU05EER are withdrawn
BMC Falcon BX55NZU is the last of the type in service here
Optare Tempo X1200 has entered service here
DAF SB220 Ikarus Polaris MK52XNN is withdrawn

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Scania Irizar i6 YN15YTM has been sold to Humphreys Coaches, Thatcham

Red Bus, Skegness
Volvo B6BLE Alexander JFZ8626 is reregistered to P334JND and is withdrawn
Transbus Dart MPD SN53ETJ has been reregistered to JFZ8626
Dennis Darts V148 & 9MVX and V618EVU are withdrawn
Dennis Dart Marshall JFZ8627 is withdrawn

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Volvo B10M-50 Northern Counties XBZ1674 is reregistered to G101NGN
Volvo B10M-50 Northern Counties XBZ1674 is withdrawn
Volvo B10M-62 Caetano Algarve RJI1653 continues in use here

Phil Haines, Frampton
Volvo B7R Jonckheere Modulo BN02APH is withdrawn
Iveco 50C13 Mellor MX05WGC is withdrawn
Acquired is YK06EHL a BMC 220 ex Keighley Bus company

Cropley's Fosdyke
New here is MEZ2305 a Yutong GT12
Volvo B9R Sunsidegi MEZ2305 is reregistered to AJ11EJL
Volvo B9R Sunsidegi AJ11EJL is sold to Gardiners, Morpeth dealer

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Acquired is YN59BLZ a Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile ex Cruisers, Redhill

TC's Minicoaches, South Elkington
Acquired is Y876KDP a Man 13.220 Berkhof Axial ex Baileys Newbury

2 Way, Scunthorpe
Neoplan Skyliner YN04AWX is reregistered to SKY31Y
Volvo B10M-61 Vanhool Alizee SKY31Y is reregistered to D551MVR and is withdrawn

GDS 2016, Long Sutton
Acquired is EAZ2756 a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Interurban ex Thomas, West Ewell
Acquired is SP08FPG a Volvo B12BT Plaxton Panther ex Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancs

Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B10M Plaxton M37KAX has been sold to PVS, Carlton

Mark Bland, Stamford
Dennis Dart X959VAP is sold to Wigley, Carlton

Grimsby College, Grimsby
Scania K113 Vanhool M785SOF is sold to Wigley, Carlton

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B10M Vanhool G216TGF was sold to PVS, Carlton

Tourmaster, Crowland
Bova Futura T49OGB is sold to Bourne Coach Sales
Mercedes Benz RX66ZZT, Vanhool TDX25 YJ16EKT and Vanhool TX16 YJ65GLY are sold to John Hill Coach Sales

Viva Bonta, Boston
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BN17JDZ is sold to John Hill Coach Sales
Mercedes benz Sprinter YP15UVJ is sold

A & P Travel, Sleaford
Here is WR06HXE a Mercedes benz transporter

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent
Iveco YN67CFE has had fleetnames etc applied

TJ's Coaches, Brigg
Acquired is YJ05XWO a Bova FHD13-340 Bova Futura ex Birmingham International

Monday 6 May 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - April 19

Lincoln
Man ALX300 Driver Trainer has been sold to A Hardwick, Barnsley for scrap
Trident President 18043 MX53FMJ has transferred here from Hull
Enviro 200 Dart36526 is on loan to Stagecoach Yorkshire
Enviro 300 27761 has transferred to Mansfield
Enviro 300 27189 SL64HXY has returned off loan from Gainsborough
Trident President 18055 KX53VNF has lost its belle branded livery and ha been repainted into standard livery
Trident ALX400 18319 is / was on loan to Gainsborough
Volvo B7R Trainer 53210 KSU462 has been reregistered to SV54EKR and has been sold to A Hardwick, Barnsley for scrap
Enviro 300 27633 FX10AFZ has returned to service following repairs
Volvo B12M Plaxton 53031 PSU764 has been reregistered to YU04YAH and has been sold to A Hardwick, Barnsley for scrap
Transbus Driver Trainer 34459 YN53ZRV is allocated to Lincoln
Enviro 400 19304 AE07KZF is on loan to Skegness

Skegness
Volvo B7RLE 21213 transferred here from Scunthorpe and recieved a repaint at Lincoln
Volvo B7TL 16914 FX54AOD has transferred to Scunthorpe
Mega Sightseeing Tridents 18473 & 18467 LX55ERU & EPV have transferred from Stagecoach London and are currently at Grimsby
Volvo B7TL 16907 FX53TXA is / was at Lincoln for repaint
Volvo B7RLE's 21213 & 4 FX05GXL & M have transferred to Grimsby
Enviro 400 19304 AE07KZF is on loan from Lincoln

Gainsborough
Enviro 300 27594 is at Grimsby for major rework of the chassis and body
Enviro 200 36526 was on loan here from Lincoln
Enviro 300 27189 has returned off loan to Lincoln
Trident ALX400 18319 YN05XNK is / was on loan from Lincoln

Scunthorpe
Enviro 300 27195 is out of service with suspension failure
Volvo B7RLE 21213 FX05GXL transferred to Skegness before moving on to Grimsby
Volvo B7TL 16914 FX54AOD has transferred here from Skegness
Volvo B7RLE 21248 has transferred to Grimsby
Transbus Dart 34465 YN53ZSF has returned to the main fleet here
Volvo B7TL 16914 FX54AOD has lost Interconnect livery on repaint and is now in standard beachball livery

Grimsby
Enviro 200 36525 has transferred to Mansfield
Volvo B7RLE's 21213 & 4 FX05GXL & M have transferred here from Skegness
Volvo B7RLE 21248 has returned to the main fleet here from Scunthorpe

Friday 3 May 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - April 19

Hornsby's Scunthorpe
Darts SN03LGA & BU05HDX are delicensed
DAF Wright Cadets YG52CGZ & YJ06LFW are delicensed
Trident LX03BYR is delicensed whilst awaiting a new engine
Fleet support vehicle here is X94HTL a Citroen Dispatch
Dart FX54LLE is now a school bus
Volvo Plaxton 1642RH has had fleet vinyls applied
Acquired is MX58VGP an ADL E200 Dart ex Compass Bus
ADL E200 Dart MX58VGP is reregistered to NH07BUS

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Acquired is EF53OXF a Scania K114EB4 Irizar Century
Scania Irizar Century EF53OXF is reregistered to WJI8928

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Scania Irizar PB S111BCT is named "Gizmo"
Neoplan N2216SHD Neoplan Tourliner GO12BCT is named "Luna"
Dennis Trident J666BCT is named "Jerry"
Ford Transit V111BCT is named "Ziggy"
Ford Transit P111BCT is named "Salem"
Mercedes Benz Vito R11BCT is named "Winston"
Here is P11BCT a Vauxhall Combo

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent
On loan here is YJ64DZL an Optare Versa V1170H Electric Hybrid demonstrator
New here is VDL119 PM19JAM a VDL Futura FHD2-106
VDL Futura 2 VDL116 YY64UYY is reregistered to PM64JAM
ADL Enviro 200 Dart DS93 YX62ECT has been sold to Faresaver, Chippenham

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
New here is YS19JCS a Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3
Volvo B10M Vanhool R90JCS has been sold to Beeline, Warminster
Acquired is FY64YGU a Citroen Berlingo for use on feeder work for the main coach trips

Brylaine, Boston
Optare Solos VU02TSZ and FY02VHG are withdrawn
Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 has returned to service
DAF SB220 Ikarus MK52XNR is withdrawn
Ex Fowlers Tridents LK03CFF, CFM & CGG are not in use
Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 V122MEV is withdrawn
Acquired is YJ56ATU an Optare Tempo X1200 ex Stagecoach Norfolk
Acquired is YJ06YSP an Optare Tempo X1200 ex Connexions Buses, Harrogate
BMC Falcons BU05EEO & BX55NZT are withdrawn
Acquired is YJ59NNZ an Optare Tempo X1200 ex Stagecoach Norfolk
Optare Tempo YJ59NNZ has been repainted into a new 2019 spec livery by PCR, Horncastle
Optare Solo SR WK11APX has been repainted into 2019 spec livery by PCR, Horncastle
Acquired is YJ57EHX an Optare Tempo X1200 ex Connexions Buses, Harrogate

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Scania Irizar Century NSU180 is reregistered to R463YDT and has been withdrawn

Dickinsons Coaches, Wrangle
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther DD08DJD is sold to Gretton, Peterborough

Amvale, Lincolnshire
New here are CN18RYA, C & D all Peugot Boxer Excel
New here is CN68ZWG a Peugot Boxer Excel

GDS Travel, Long Sutton
Acquired is YJ03PPX a DAF SB4000 Vanhool Alizee T9 ex York Pullman
DAF SB4000 Vanhool YJ03PPX is reregistered to T900GDS

Isle Coaches, Owston ferry
Volvo B10BLE Wright 00-C-30280 has gone for scrap

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 T673KPU has been sold to Central Coaches, Welby
Here is FN53AFV a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 416cdi van as fleet support vehicle
Scania Irizar i6 YN17OOX is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales
Scania Irizar i6 YN16NZV is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales
Yutong YG18CWD is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales
Scania Irizar i6 YN17OOW is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Acquired is FP18XWZ a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions ex TC's minicoaches

Travel Wright, Newark
Man 18.360 Plaxton Panther YN57ADX is reregistered to H4DXA
Volvo Olympian Alexander H4DXA is reregistered to R382LHK and is withdrawn
Dennis Javelin Berkhof Axial W648RCG has been sold to Wilkins, Cymmer
Here is J3BTT a Leyland DAF wrecker which is currently off road

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Preserved Aec Reliance Yeates Europa VBT191 has been sold to Tim Tyrell for continued preservation

A & P Travel, Sleaford
Acquired is EC14PTC a Vanhool TX16 Alicron ex Impressions, Peterborough
Vanhool TX16 Alicron EC14PTC is reregistered to OO10APT



Sunday 14 April 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - March 2019

Lincoln
ADL Tridents 18317 & 18319 have returned to service following completion of repairs
Trident Enviro 400 19318 has been repainted into standard livery and has returned to service following refurbishment
Enviro 400 19296 is out of service for repairs
Volvo B7R Plaxton 53210 is delicensed
ADL Tridents 18317 & 18319 have returned to the main fleet from reserve
Man Trainer 22461 has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Volvo B7 16943 has returned to the main fleet from reserve
Enviro 200's 36526 & 7 have moved from the main fleet from reserve

Grimsby
ADL Dart 36525 has returned to service at Grimsby after repaint
Volvo B7RLE 21266 has had a repaint and retrim with seats now sporting beachball moquette

Skegness
Volvo B7 East Lancs 16913 has recieved a repaint at Lincoln into interconnect livery

Gainsborough
Enviro 400MMC 10898 is / has been on loan to Scunthorpe
ADL Dart 35129 has returned to service here following completion of repairs
Transbus Dart 34572 has moved to the reserve fleet at Scunthorpe
E400MMC 10748 is / has been on loan from Hull

Scunthorpe
Enviro 200MMC's 26172 & 3 have transferred to Hull
E400MMC 10898 is / has been on loan from Gainsborough

Friday 12 April 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators - March 2019

Tourmaster, Crowland
Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard YX67UOM is named "Bonnie"
VDL SB4000 Vanhool Alizee T9 YJ04HHS is named "Cheryl Louise"
Vanhool Astron TX16 YJ65GLY is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard YX67UOM is sold to Rodgers, Weldon

Travel Wright, Newark
Ford Transit YR62AEC is named "Marguerite"

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe
Acquired is YN53GFG a Scania CN94UB East Lancs Omnicity ex Uno, Hatfield
Acquired is YS03ZKX a Scania CN94UB East Lancs Omnicity ex Uno, Hatfield
Dennis Dart SLF Plaxton T304JRH is withdrawn
Dennis Dart SLF Caetano T701APX is withdrawn
Acquired is YN53GEY a Scania CN94UB East Lancs Omnicity ex Uno, Hatfield

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
VDL SB200 Plaxton Centro YJ59AVX has returned off loan to Arriva
Volvo B10M-50 Alexander RV F137PHM has been sold for preservation
Withdrawn Volvo B10B Alexander Strider N508HWY is in storage here
Volvo B10M-50 Alexander RV F609GVO is under refurbishment
Volvo B10BLE Wright 00-C-30280 is being stripped for parts.

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Scania Irizar NSU180 is for sale via E-bay
Mercedes Benz Unvi VKZ6212 is for sale on E-bay

Centrebus, Grantham
VDL SB200 Wright 766 PJZ9452 (YJ55KZZ) has transferred to Leicester
Optare Solo 236 YJ07EFZ is withdrawn
Here are 301 & 2 FJ08MBU & V Optare Solo M950's

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Volvo Olympian ALexander RL N370LPN has been sold for scrap
Acquired is YN07LGV a Scania K114EB4 Irizar Century Club ex Pamray Travel, Littleport
Scania Irizar YN07LGV is re-registered to R777JCS
Ford Transit Optare Bonito YN03NCZ is in service in allover sky blue with Coopers fleetnames
Ford Transit Optare Bonito Yn03NCZ is re-registered to J6WWA
Preserved AEC Reliance Plaxton Supreme LYH148P has been returned to the road.

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Irizar PB EC14PCC has lost its Sunrise Holidays livery and has recieved it previous livery of postcards & kittens with fleetnames
Scania Irizar PB LC14PCC has lost its sunrise holidays livery and has recieved a similar livery to EC14 with dogs instead of kittens
Scania Irizar i6's Y555, Y666 & S777PCC entered use here in allover white
Scania Irizar Intercentury has recieved a repaint and new vinyls.
Scania Irizar i6's Y555, Y666 & S777PCC have recieved a livery of Lincolnshire icons on a sunset background and are designated VIP Excelsior Class

Viva Bonta, Boston
Here are the following:
BN17JDZ a Mercedes Benz Tourismo
LK58ZDM a Solbus ST10 Solbus ex Swift Travel, Blaxton
YP15UVH Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 cdi Mellor
YP15UVJ Mercedes Benz Sprinter 514 cdi Mellor

Red Bus, Skegness
ADL Dart LJ56ONL is sold to Lloyd, Hixon

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Kassaboher Setra NH10DSH has returned off loan to Evobus, Coventry
Irizar i6 YN13BXF has returned off loan to Scania, Worksop
Ayats Bravo 1 V17ACW has had repairs completed and has been repainted

Johnsons, Caistor
Scania Irizar FT05HBN has been sold to Crusade, Huntingdon

Phil Haines, Frampton
Vauxhall Movano Mellor AA58OEF is / was for sale on ebay
Mercedes Benz Vario Plaxton SF54CJO is / was for sale on ebay

Dickinsons, Wrangle
Volvo B12B Plaxton DD08DJD has been sold via John Hill Coach Sales

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Extant here is X611EGK Dennis Trident Plaxton President ex Yourbus
Extant here is VVN890S a Bedford YMT Plaxton Supreme III

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Dennis Trident T849LLC has entered service here prior to repaint.

Thursday 14 March 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Feb 2019

Lincoln
ADL E20D ADL Enviro 200 36526 & 7 FX12BZD & E have transferred here from Grimsby and are in service
Trident ALX400's 18317 & 9 are delicensed for repairs
Volvo B12B 53031 is delicensed for repairs
E300 27189 is on loan to Gainsborough
Man Driver Trainer 22461 is delicensed
Transbus Dart Driver Trainer 34474 is now here replacing the last Man 22461

Grimsby
ADL E20D Enviro 200's 36526 & 7 FX12BZD & E have transferred to Lincoln
E400's 19007, 9 & 11 have returned to the main fleet here from reserve
Volvo B7RLE 21248 has transferred to Scunthorpe

Gainsborough
ADL Dart 35129 is out of service for repairs following accident damage
Transbus Dart 34572 was on loan from Scunthorpe to cover for 35129 and has later returned off loan to Scunthorpe
Transbus Dart 34465 has moved here from Scunthorpe
E300 27189 is on loan from Lincoln to cover 27594 which is out of service with electrical issues
ADL Dart 35129 has later returned to service here following completion of repairs
E300 27594 is in the workshop at Lincoln with electrical issues

Scunthorpe
Transbus Dart 34572 was loaned to Gainsborough and has later returned here
Volvo B7RLE 21248 has moved here from Grimaby
Volvo B7 16914 is on loan here from Skegness
Volvo B7RLE 21213 is on loan to Skegness
Transbus Dart 34465 has transferred to Gainsborough

Skegness
Volvo B7 16914 is on loan to Scunthorpe
Scania E400 15809 has recieved a repaint at Lincoln
Volvo B7RLE 21213 is on loan from Scunthorpe
Open top Trident 17676 "Sandy the Seasider" is at Lincoln for repaint

Thursday 7 March 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Feb 2019

Phillips of Ruskington
Volvo B10M Vanhool N73WEW has received allover white fleet livery with Phillips of Ruskington fleet names

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Ex Dublin Bus Volvo B7TL 01-D-10216 is reregistered to FX51WYF
Still here is YJ59AVX  a VDL SB200 Plaxton Centro
Volvo B10BLE Wright Renown 00-C-30280 has been scrapped

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Ayats Bravo 1 V17ACW is for sale on e-bay
Daf Irizar i6 L17SHL is for sale on e-bay
Volvo B12BT Jonckheere L10EXE is for sale on e-bay
Neoplan Skyliner V14ACW is for sale on e-bay

Pc Coaches of Lincoln
Scania Irizar PB YT09FLH has received standard coach livery and is reregistered to R28PCC
Acquired is YN17OJC a Scania K410EB6 Irizar i6 ex City Circle, Hayes
Scania K410EB6 Irizar i6 YN17OJC is repainted allover white and is reregistered to S777PCC
Scania L94 Wright Solar NC06PCC has been sold to PVS, Barnsley for scrap
Acquired are YT15AUU & V both Scania K410EB6 Irizar i6 ex City Circle, Hayes
Scania K410EB6 Irizar i6 YT15AUU & V are reregistered to Y555PCC and Y666PCC respectively
Acquired is EX64VXV a Ford Transit ex Durban Community Bus

Hawdon, Snitterby
Dennis Javelin Plaxton Premiere JJZ2165 is for sale on e-bay

Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Mercedes Benz Tourino MB96 S3YRR is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales.
A new VDL coach is due here

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is YB12JON a Scania K400EB6 Irizar i6 ex Princess Coaches, Southampton and originally registered YP12NPN
LDV Convoy BX56ZKF has been sold to Lord, Hull

Kettlewells Coaches, Retford 
Mercedes Benz Sprinter MF52UKD is reregistered to N29KET
Ford Transit 110 YR58OMX is reregistered to N25KET
Ford Transit 110 YT58DZB is reregistered to N26KET
LDV Convoy BU04ZWF has recieved a repaint and fleet vinyls
Scania Irizar Century K500KET has been reregistered to W366DBE and is withdrawn
Acquired is VK58FND a Ford Transit
Acquired is EJ56UNG a Ford Transit ex Reynolds, Caistor, Norfolk
Ford Transit EJ56UNG is reregistered to K500KET
Ford Transit VK58FND is reregistered to W5KET

G&L Travel, Stickney
Dennis Dragon Duple Metsec M379TJA has been sold to Ian Connor, Manchester for preservation

Hunts Coaches, Alford
New here for call connect work is YT68UVM a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach
Acquired is OO13SOU a Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther 2 ex Lochs Motor Transport, Leurbost
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther ODO798 is reregistered to VU07LLK and has been sold to Plaxton, Anston

2 Way Transport, Broughton
Leyland Tiger Plaxton Paramount A159EPA has been sold for preservation

Coopers Tours, Grimsby & Killamarsh
Acquired is YN03NCZ a Ford Transit Ferqui from B&M, Waddington which was new to Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Acquired is LUI3036 (YN07EDC) a Mercedes Benz 1523L Unvi
Dennis Trident Plaxton President SN51AXO wears allover livery for Franklin College
Dennis Trident Alexander ALX400 LG02FDN has recieved fleet livery

Sherwood, Immingham
Mercedes Benz Vario Plaxton YR02ZLO is sold to Khan, Hucknall

Tourmaster, Crowland
Bova 12.300 R291NYG has been sold to Bourne Coach Sales

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Scania L94UB Wright Solar X471AHE has been repainted into fleet livery and is reregistered to N111BCT
Scania L94 Wright Solar N111BCT is named "Sylvester"
Acquired is MF12HGK a Neoplan N2216SHD Neoplan Tourliner ex Watts, Leicester
Neoplan N2216SHD MF12HGK is reregistered to GO12BCT


Thursday 7 February 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Jan 2019

Scunthorpe
Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 21213 had returned to service following repairs but is now out of service again following a breakdown
Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 21211 has had new seating fitted
ADL Dart 35139 has returned here off loan from Gainsborough
ADL Dart 35144 remains here on loan from Skegness
ADL Dart 35138 has returned to service following repairs
E200MMC 26174 has returned to service following completion of fitment of a new engine
E200MMC's 26172 & 3 have transferred here from Hull

Skegness
ADL Dart 35144 remains on loan to Scunthorpe
Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban 21214 is at Lincoln for repaint
Open Top Trident 17678 "Salty" is at Lincoln for repaint
Volvo B7TL East Lancs 16906 is at Lincoln for repaint

Grimsby
Enviro 300 27764 has returned to service here
Enviro 36525 has transferred from the main fleet to reserve and has lost its armed forces livery for standard livery.

Sunday 3 February 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - JAN 2019

Hornsbys, Ashby
DAF SB120's YG52CGZ & YJ06LFW are withdrawn from service
Plaxton Primo FX08REU is withdrawn from service
ADL Dart BU05HDX is withdrawn from service
DAF SB120 YG52CGY is in reserve
MPD Darts SN03LGA & FX54LLE are in reserve
VDL SB200 WUK155 is in reserve
ADL E200 Dart YX10FFD is reregistered to NH10BUS

Centrebus, Grantham
Optare Solo M710SE YJ07EFZ is withdrawn
748 B6WER is a Scania K230UB and was originally registered YN08MRO
Opatre Solo's 301 & 2 FJ08MBU & V have transferred here from Stevenage
748 B6WER Scania K230UB Wright has transferred to Stevenage

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
GO13BCT Irizar i6 was originally registered YN13EHC and was acquired from Rover European, Nailsworth

Mark Bland, Stamford
Acquired is YG55ZEY a Mercedes Atega Unvi
Volvo B10M Plaxton P804BLJ is sold to Bourne Coach Slaes for scrap.

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Ayats Bravo 1 V17ACW is out of use for repairs
Irizar i6 C7GHP is reregistered to YN14NPF and has been sold to Evobus, Coventry
Irizar i6 C8GHP is reregistered to YN15YTM and has been sold to Evobus, Coventry

Dickinsons, Wrangle
New here is DD68DJD a Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3 to High / Exec Spec
Volvo B9R Plaxton Leopard AA14AZZ continues here and is not sold

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Mercedes Benz Tourismo HO08SON has had Dents fleetnames applied to the front windscreen
Irisbus Eurorider Beulas YN08AVU is sold to Hobson, Larkhall

Scutts, Owston Ferry
The last vehicle here BUA711X Leyland Tiger Plaxton Veiwmaster has been sold to York Pullman, Rufforth for preservation

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry
Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 01-D-10213 is reregistered to FX51WYG and has entered service here.
Acquired is LF55CZB a Volvo B7TL Wright Eclipse Gemini
Dennis Trident Plaxton President PO51WNK has been sold

Amvale, Lincolnshire
New here is CN18RYB a Peugot Boxer Excel
Peugot Boxer Excel here are CK65FOC & D, CE66YGH, CN66XSE, J-L, O & U

Millmans Grimsby
Acquired is ND63AAA a Mercedes Benz 0816D Sitcar ex LA Travel, Kirknewton
Mercedes Benz 0815 Sitcar MIL9409 is reregistered to SN05FPL and is sold to Jonathon Lloyd Salvage

Abacus, South Witham
Iveco 50C15 YJ60MJF is sold to Gerry (Rays) Plymouth
Here is EY17FVP a Ford Transit Connect

Cropley, Fosdyke
Volvo B7R Plaxton Profile EAZ5347 is sold to Bromsgrove Bus & Coach, Bromsgrove

Phil Haines, Frampton
Dennis Javelin Caetano TLZ2624 (V741EJF) is sold to Ellenvale, Aspatria

2 Way, Scunthorpe
Leyland Olympian H479PVW has been sold to a new owner in San Diego, Calafornia USA via Carl Ireland, Hull


Friday 11 January 2019

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Dec 2018

Fowler's, Holbeach Drove
Acquired is KX13DZD a Mercedes Benz 0816 Plaxton Cheetah 2 from Plaxton Coach Sales, Anston
Mercedes Benz 0816 KX13DZD was painted into Fowler's fleet livery whilst at Plaxton, Anston

PC Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Irizar YN57GBX has lost its Battle of Britain Memorial Flight themed livery for standard coach livery
Scania Irizar YN57GBX has been reregistered to R23PCC
Scania Irizar i6 YT61FEK has been reregistered to R25PCC
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress LC11PCC has been reregistered to R24PCC

G&L Travel, Stickney
Mercedes Benz 0405 S330PKH has been sold


Phil Haines, Frampton
Volvo B12B Plaxton W6PHC is  named "Ella Rose"
Volvo B12B Jonckheere KCX304 is named "Olivia Florence"

Tourmaster, Crowland
Volvo Olympian R362LGH is out of service with accident damage
Acquired is MC07YDK a Neoplan N122/3L Neoplan Skyliner ex Weaveaway, Newbury

Johnson's Coaches, Caistor
Scania Irizar PB J14EEG is reregistered to FT05HBN and has been sold
Acquired is YN14NPP an Irizar i6 integeral from Johnsons, Worksop
Irizar i6 YN14NPP is repainted into fleet livery and is reregistered to J14EEG
Scania Lahdon J5EEG is named "Ella May"
Irisbus Beulas J44EEG is named "Vicky Kay"

Hornsby's Ashby
Transbus Trident LX03BWY remains in service here and has not been sold
E200 Darts NH09BUS + NH11-13BUS all carry simplibus livery

TC's Minicoaches, South Elkington
New here is YT68UVR a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions


Hodsons, Saxilby
Mercedes Benz 0815 Ferqui S555HOD and Mercedes Benz 516cdi Onyx SL08HOD have been sold to Orbit, Enderby


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


2 Way, Scunthorpe
Leyland Tiger Plaxton A159EPA has been sold for preservation
Acquired is WV02EUR a Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon ex First Eastern Counties

Friday 4 January 2019

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Nov / Dec 2018

Lincoln
Enviro 400 19318 FJ07OSZ ha spent a period on loan to Scunthorpe
Transbus Darts 34476 & 7 PX53DKA & DKD have gone to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Man Trainers 22162 T162MVM & 22272 HDZ5407 have been sold to Hardwick Catlton for scrap
The last Man Driver Trainer here 22461 T461BNL has transferred here from Hull.
Xmas Market loans noted during the Lincoln Xmas Market were E400MMC's as follows:
10981 from Mansfield, 10664 & 5 from Worksop, 10737, 42-4 from Hull and 10896, 89 & 901 from Gainsborough.

Grimsby
Man Driver Trainer 22162 T162MVM has gone to Hardwick, carlton for scrap
Enviro 300 27764 is delicensed for Spring hangar repairs
Volvo B7RLE 21270 has spent a period on loan to Scunthorpe
Enviro 300 27763 was loaned to Hull for the Lincoln Xmas Market period
Enviro 300 27200 spent a period on loan here from Hull

Skegness
Scania E400 15808 has recieved a repaint into Interconnect livery
Volvo B7's 16904 - 6 gave recieved repaints into standard livery
Volvo B7RLE 21212 has recieved a repaint into standard livery
ADL Darts 35132 & 35144 have recieved repaints into standard livery
ADL Dart 35144 has spent a period on loan to Scunthorpe
Volvo B7 Wright 16942 has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Scania's 15808 - 11 were loaned to Gainsborough for the Lincoln Xmas market period
Volvo B7 16909 has been repainted into standard livery

Scunthorpe
Enviro 300 27196 has recieved a repaint into standard livery
Volvo B7RLE 21270 spent a period on loan here from Grimsby
Enviro 400 19318 spent a period on loan here from Lincoln
ADL Dart 35144 spent a period on loan here from Skegness
Transbus Dart 34571 has been sold to Hardwick, Carlton for scrap
Transbus Dart 34465 has returned to service
ADL E300 27197 has returned to service here
Volvo B7 16918 has returned to service here
E200MMC 26177 has returned to service here
ADL Dart 35139 is on loan to Gainsborough

Gainsborough
Transbus Trident 18021 has spent a period out of service at Scunthorpe for Engine Rebuild
Scania E400's 15808 - 11 were on loan here from Skegness during the Lincoln Xmas market period
ADL Dart 35139 is on loan here from Scunthorpe
Transbus Trident 18021 has returned to service here following completion of its engine rebuild
E400MMC's 10896, 89 & 901 were loaned to Lincoln during the Lincoln Xmas market period