Monday 15 November 2021

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - OCT 2021

 Grimsby
E200 36058 has transferred to Scunthorpe
E300's 27763 & 27201 are on loan to Hull
E300's 27764 & 27765 are on loan to Hull
E20D's 37207 & 37209 are to move to reserve
E300 27189 is on loan to Hull
E20D's 37196 & 37208 have transferred from Hull
E300 27881 has transferred from Hull

Lincoln
E400 19299 is rubbed down prior to repaint
Trident ALX400 18318 is to be delicensed
E400 19299 has received new livery
E300 27640 is on loan to Scunthorpe
Trident 18022 is moved to the main fleet with 18122 moving to reserve
E300 27759 is on loan to Scunthorpe
E20D 36523 is in prep for repaint
E20D 36450 - 52 will remain in the main fleet 
E20D's 36523, 36712 and 37004 will now move to reserve
Volvo B7RLE 21248 is on loan to Lincoln prior to return to Scunthorpe
Trident 18022 is delicensed for repairs
E300 27640 has returned off loan from Scunthorpe
Volvo B7RLE 21248 has returned to Scunthorpe
E20D 36523 is now in full local livery
E20D 37004 Is in prep for repaint

Gainsborough
E300 27880 FT13OVL has transferred from hull
E300 27790 and Trident 18040 are on loan to Scunthorpe
ADL Dart 34851 has been delicensed and is awaiting rebuild or write off
E300 27790 has recieved new livery
Transbus Dart 34570 has transferred here
Trident ALX400 18418 has returned from repairs at Hull

Scunthorpe
E200 E200 36058 has transferred here from Grimsby
E300 27790 and Trident 18041 are on loan from Gainsborough
Volvo B7 16920 is on loan to Hull
E300's 27759 and 27640 are on loan from Lincoln
Volvo B7RLE 21248 is on loan to Lincoln prior to return here
E300 27640 has returned off loan to Lincoln
Volvo B7RLE 21248 has returned from Lincoln
E300 27882 is on loan from Hull
E300 27757 has transferred from Hull
E300 27882 has transferred from Hull

Skegness
Scania 15808 is away at Scania for repairs


Wednesday 10 November 2021

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - Oct 2021

 Fowler's, Holbeach Drove
Volvo B7 LX05FAK has recieved fleet livery
Volvo B7 LX05FAK carries Ambers part of Fowlers fleetnames
Volvo B7's LX05FAK & FCA both have now recieved fleet livery
On evaluation here is BV71JCY a Mercedes Benz Tourismo Access from Evobus
Volvo B7RLE RIG6494 has been sold to Richmond, Barley
Volvo B7 Plaxton W453BCW has been sold to Dew Somersham
Scania L94UB Wright YN05GXA is sold to Connexions Buses, Tockwith
Volvo B7RLE SF54JUO has arrived here from Delaine, Bourne

Pc Coaches, Lincolnshire
Scania Fencer PC71PCC has entered service
Scania N230UD YN08HYP is now in full fleet livery and has entered service
Mercedes Benz Sprinter EU08DVF came from Autoline, dealer ex Readi Bus
Scania N755OAP is now The Paradise Party Bus at Skelmersdale

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther YN09AOL is reregistered to DCZ1673
Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther DCZ1673 is named RAF Strubby "Fruitpick"
Mercedes Benz Touro BU04FAF continues for sale on ebay
Mercedes Benz Touro BU04FAF is now also for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales

Phil Haines, Frampton
Volvo Jonckheere BN14VZS is reregistered to W9PHC

GDS Travel, Long Sutton
Acquired is WN63BKL a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Swansea Coachworks
Mercedes Benz Sprinter WN63BKL is acquired from Hemmings, Holsworthy
Mercedes Benz Sprinter WN63BKL has recieved fleet livery
Mercedes Unvi T400GDS is reregistered to MP55BBK and has been sold

Centrebus, Grantham
Optare Solo 259 YJ05WDD has transferred from Stevenage
Volvo Jonckheere BD14KYF is for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales
ADL Dart 543 AE55MVL is withdrawn
VDL SB180 669 YJ60GGU is withdrawn

Grimsby Institute, Grimsby
Dennis Javelin X444ASH has recieved a refreshed livery

Blands, Stamford
New here is RU71BUS a Volvo B8RLE Mcv Evora
Volvo B8RLE RU71BUS has entered service

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BD18TKN now wears National Holidays livery

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Ford Transit GO20BCT is named "Dave"
Ford Transit M11BCT is named "Simba"
Acquired is WX08DHJ a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 
Mercedes Benz Sprinter WX08DHJ is reregistered to J111BCT

Brylaine, Boston
Acquired is SN08BYH a Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse Gemini ex Ensign, Purfleet

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Acquired is YD02PYY a DAF DB250 Optare Spectra ex Squarepeg, Garforth

Marshalls Coaches, Sutton on Trent
Optare Versa OP122 CX58AUA has recieved fleet livery
Transbus Dart DS94 GX54AOU has been sold
E200 DS95 ME06ABX has been sold

Grimsby Minibuses, Grimsby
New here is YK71FDC a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Ferqui

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B9TL SN08BYM has entered service
Volvo B9TL SN08BYK has been repainted white at PCR, Horncastle

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Acquired is KX58BHY a Man 12.240 Plaxton Centro ex Sheil Coaches

Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B9R YN60BZE is reregistered to NEE496
Acquired is YN60BZE a Volvo B9R Plaxton Elite ex Sheil Coaches

Johnsons, Caistor
DAF SB3000 DSU110 has been reregistered to L529EHD and has been sold

Hunts, Alford
Volvo Vanhool 6815FH is reregistered to N74WEW
Volvo B7R BA06GHA is reregistered to 6815FH

Lincoln City Academy, Lincoln
New here is HX21BLN a Peugot Boxer

Transport Connect, Barrowby
Here for Call Connect work is FL17PWU a Vauxhall Movano

Wren, Barton on Humber
Acquired is a Scania K400EB6 Lahdon Omniexpress. Previous Reg and owner unknown

Coopers Tours, Killamarsh & Grimsby
Acquired is N668THO a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Premiere ex Burtons, Alfreton
Acquired is R201WMD a Volvo B9M Vanhool Alizee HE ex Burtons, Alfreton




Sunday 7 November 2021

Black Cat Travel Open Day 2021

 Your admin today attended the Black cat Travel Open Day at their Harmston base. Seen at the depot were the following:

R11BCT ex ??
GO18BCT a Nissan Leaf
K492VVR ex J111BCT
RGV284N - Sophie
TJI4926 "Wanda" ex C262EME
L666BCT ex W577RSG
Y666BCT ex PN04XDH
GO02BCT ex LK03NLM "Bertie"
W576RSG Withdrawn / Reserve
SUI6585 Withdrawn / Reserve
J111BCT ex WX08BHJ
B19BCT ex ET1613 "Bagpuss"
R666BCT ex Y843GCD "Mustard"
V111BCT ex SN53VAP
T801LLC Withdrawn / Reserve
WV05KMK ADL Dart
S111BCT ex CX54BDU
M111BCT ex GX54AOR
Y111BCT ex SF04RHU
GO03BCT ex LK53FDV "Jess"
N666BCT ex T849LLC "Treacle"
P666BCT ex V190MEV "Mrs Slocombe"
M666BCT ex T371FUG "Tom"
J666BCT ex Y464NHK "Jerry"
T666BCT ex PN04XDG
S666BCT ex PJ03TFY "Mr Tinkles"
GO13BCT ex YN13EHC "Mr Jinks"
GO14BCT ex YJ14JFK
GO17BCT "Felix"
GO12BCT ex MF12HGK "Luna"
GO10BCT ex MJ60KZD "Magic"
P111BCT ex FT11DKE "Salem"
GO20BCT "Dave"
GO19BCT
M11BCT ex ?? "Moggy"
Missing from the depot were Scania N111BCT " Sylvester" and Ford Transit GO21BCT
Any help in identfying the missing vehicle names, ex reg No and ex owner of R11 and M11 would be appreciated.