Friday, 8 May 2020

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - April 2020

Lincoln
E20D 36709 SF62CXR has recieved 2020 livery
Scania E400 15656 has been on loan to Skegness
E400 19689 failed here on service 56 and was in use here following repair before returning to Skegness
Volvo B12M Jonckheere 52678 has been reregistered to FN04JZT and is for disposal
Volvo B12M Plaxton 53030 685DYE is reregistered to YU04YAG and is for disposal
Volvo B12M Plaxton 53033 BLZ1424 has been reregistered to YU04YBF and is for disposal
ADL E400MMC's 10896 & 7are temporarily on loan to Lincoln following the temporary closure of Gainsborough Depot
Trident ALX400 18347 has gone to Hull for fitting of a new engine
Enviro 300 27189 has received 2020 livery
Trident 18348 is on loan here from Gainsborough
E200MMC's 37465 & 6 have been recommissioned here with 37457 & 8 being decommissioned
Scania E400's 15652, 15654, and 15618 are on loan from Long Sutton
E400MMC 10896 has moved to Scunthorpe continuing its loan there
E200 36707 has been recommissioned and has gone on loan to Worksop
E200MMC's 37457 & 8 have been recommissioned and have gone on loan to Worksop

Skegness
Scania E400 15656 has been on loan here
Trident E400 19689 failed and was used at Lincoln following repairs prior to returning here
Loaned E400's 19684, 87 & 92 have been delicensed and stored
Loaned E20D's 37188, 37202, 4 & 9 have been delicensed and stored
Enviro 400's 19195 and 19208 are now in use here, 19195 in Interconnect livery  with 19208 in beachball
Enviro 400's 19203 & 206 have received Interconnect livery 
The last Enviro 400 to arrive from the North east is 19198 NK57DWC
The batch of E400's here is 19194 - 200, 203 and 206 - 10 NK57DVX - Z, DWA, C, E, DWJ, N - P, V and W

Scunthorpe
Transbus Darts 34456, 34530 and 34572 have moved from reserve to the main fleet here
E400MMC's 10896, 898 & 899 are on loan from Gainsborough

Gainsborough
Trident ALX400 18348 is on loan to Lincoln
E400MMC's are on loan as follows: 10896,898 & 9 Scunthorpe, 10897 Lincoln, 10900 & 901 Mansfield
Trident 18026 and Dart 35131 have been relicensed here although not in use 

Grimsby
Mercedes Sprinter 44014 has moved from reserve to the main fleet
Skegness E400's 19197 & 19203 were on loan here

Long Sutton
Scania E400's 15652, 654 & 618 are on loan to Lincoln



 


Sunday, 3 May 2020

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - April 2020

GHP Trading, Ancaster
DAF Irizar i6 L17SHL continues for sale on ebay
Vauxhall Vivaro KS54BPZ continues for sale on ebay
Scania K360IB 4x2 YN17OOW & X continue for sale on ebay
Neoplan Skyliner V14ACW continues for sale via Bus & Coach Trader
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress YN63BYR is sold to Turnock, Haddenham
Scania Irizar i6 YN16NZV is sold to Woods, Bognor Regis

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B12B's SCT330, X121MPS, LC08HAN and HCT990 continue for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Mercedes Vario YX14EFR continues for sale via John Hill Coach Sales

TC's Minicoaches, South Elkington
Fiat Ducato Bluebird YX11CWG was scrapped 8/19
Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions FE19ORN has moved here from Hunts Alford
Fiat Ducato FJ60CKC was scrapped 10/18
Fiat Ducato FL63CZE was scrapped 7/19

Centrebus, Grantham
VDL SB200 759 AN09BUS is delicensed for mechanical overhaul and a repaint into centrebus 2019 livery.

Black Cat Travel, Harmston
Dennis Trident Plaxton N666BCT has received fleet livery and is named "Treacle"
Mercedes Benz Vito R11BCT os reregistered to LR12GFA and is for sale
Due for withdrawl in July is K666BCT the remaining DAF DB250 Optare Spectra
Trident Alexander P666BCT has now received fleet livery and is named "Mrs Slocombe"
Trident Plaxton R666BCT is to receive / has received fleet livery and is named "Mustard"

Mark Bland Travel, Stamford
Here is X57XAW a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 from Ensign
Here is X945YCC a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex Go Whippet
Acquired are AM53JUX, JVL, JUY, and JUU all Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex ?
Here are AP04HXA & YT65JOJ both Peugot Partner fleet support vehicles
The final Volvo Olympian here is V352JMB
Volvo B7 X57XAW has had vinyls applied thanking NHS staff and all keyworkers

Millman, Grimsby
Volvo B12M J0onckheere SF05XDO is now with Phil Anslow Coaches

Johnsons, Caistor
Scania Lahdon Omniexpress YR61YVP is sold to Barry's Weymouth
Scania Irizar i6 YT65BYZ is reregistered to J5EEG

Goldwing, Grimsby
New here is BV20HNZ a mercedes Benz Tourismo M2

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor
Irisbus Eurorider Plaxton FG03JCV is sold to Barry's Weymouth
Mercedes Benz VKZ6212 is sold to Lawson, Corby

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Fiat Ducato YX62ANV was scrapped 8/19
Acquired for Call connect work is PK15NFF a VauxhallMovano CJ Conversions
Mercedes Benz Trekka LP15JYU is here from Stagecoach
Acquired are YN08MKV & MMU both Scania CN270UD Omnidekkas

South Staffs Travel, Spalding
This company is new to Lincolnshire having moved from Tamworth. Base is Whaplode Drove, Spalding
The fleet are as follows:
N66SST a Mercedes Benz Tourismo Tri Axle
N100SST a Kassaboher Setra S415HD
FJ61EXC a Volvo B9R Caetano Levante
FJ11RAX a Volvo B9R Caetano Levante

Wormall, Grantham
Acquired is YN08FEB a Mercedes Benz 515cdi Kilbeggan Vehicle Converters ex PCS Events, Dutton
Mercedes Benz YN08FEB is reregistered to J18WMH

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions FE19ORN has transferred to TC's Minicoaches for continued call connect work
ADL Darts PN07KRF & G were sold to Ensign, Purfleet and scrapped by Shelton Motors 10/19

Haltham Travel, Haltham
Acquired is P314CVE a Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton ex Deveron Coaches, Macduff 

Amvale, Grimsby
Volvo B10M-62 Plaxton Excalibur N997THO has been sold for scrap

Kings, Stickney
New here is MK69LTF an Irisbus ?, Onyx

Fowler's Travel, Holbeach Drove
Acquired is T718UAV a Scania L94IB Vanhool Alizee T9 ex Gretton Peterborough
Acquired is GJ52LUY a Mercedes Benz 0814 Plaxton Beaver 2 ex Gretton, Peterborough

Wednesday, 8 April 2020

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - March 2020

Lincoln
ADL E20D 36709 & 36712 have both been repainted white with 36712 later receiving the full 2020 livery
ADL Tridents 18392 and 18347 are both delicensed and under going repairs
Trident 18048 is / was on loan to Gainsborough to cover for 18024
Loan Trident 17718 is withdrawn and has been replaced by 18022 from Hull
E300 27634 has been repainted and now wears 2020 livery becoming the first vehicle at Lincoln to wear the full livery
Transbus Dart 34572 was on loan from Scunthorpe
Volvo B7TL 16943 has lost the black based City Tour livery and now has recieved a new blue based City Tour livery
E400 19317 now wears full 2020 livery
Hull E400 19689 was on loan from Skegness following repair.

Skegness
Trident E400 19210 is named "Josh" after an austic teen bus lover
Trident Enviro 400 19196 NK57DVZ has entered service here following repaint into Interconnect livery
Trident E400's 19197, 19203 & 19026 have been in use at Hull whilst awaiting repaint
O/T Trident 17675 "Pierre" has been withdrawn following engine failure and is for disposal
Volvo B7 16905 FT02FFB is withdrawn for disposal
Trident E400 19194 NK57DVX is repainted into Interconnect livery and is in service here
O/T Trident 18473 LX55ERU will become the new "Pierre" here
Trident E400's 19197 & 19203 have moved from Hull to Grimsby on loan
E20D's 37188, 37202, 4 & 9 plus Trident E400's 19684, 86-92 are all on loan here from Grimsby & Hull due to the temporary delicensing of the ex Roadcar Volvo's
Trident E400 19208 is in use here
Volvo B7 16906 is withdrawn

Gainsborough
Transbus Dart 34573 is on loan here from Scunthorpe to cover for failed E300 27594
Trident 18048 is / was on loan her to cover for 18024
Transbus Dart 34572 is on loan from ScunthorpeTransbus Trident 18022 will return when loan to Lincoln is complete
Trident 18026 has returned here following repairs and has since moved to Grimsby for further repair work.
Trident 18039 is withdrawn whilst awaiting a replacement engine

Scunthorpe
Transbus Darts 34572 & 34573 are on loan to Gainsborough

Grimsby
Trident E400's 19197 & 19203 are on loan from Skegness
E20D's 37188, 37202, 4 & 9 are on loan to Skegness



Thursday, 2 April 2020

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - March 2020

GHP Trading, Ancaster
Acquired is T270BPR a Dennis Trident East Lancs ex Lodge, High Easter
Mercedes Benz Tourismo BD18TLV has been sold to Jones, Llandelio
Daf Irizar i6 L17SHL is for sale on ebay
Yutong TC9 YG18CWD has been sold to Taylors Travel, Margate via Oydessy Coach Sales
Scania K360 ib 4x2 Irizar YN17OOW & OOX continue for sale via Oydessy Coach Sales

GDS 2016, Long Sutton
Acquired is YN53EOL a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex First South Yorkshire
Acquired is YU52VYX a Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex First South Yorkshire

Hunts Coaches, Alford
Optare Solo YN53ZWM carries fleet no SB1
Optare Solo SB1 YN53ZWM is reregistered to DSZ8901
Optare Solo YN53ZWZ carries fleet no SB4
Fiat Ducato YT68UVM carries fleet no CC5
Vauxhall Movano PJ64ZPV carries fleet no CC1
Mercedes 511cdi LM17WEW carries fleet no CC6
Vauxhall Movano PK16YWG carries fleet no CC4
Optare Solo SB4 YN53ZWZ is reregistered to DSZ5901
Volvo B7RLE AU06BPF is reregistered to DSZ7401 and carries fleet no SB02

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther SCT330 is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo B12B Jonckheere X121MPS is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
Volvo B12B Plaxton Panther LC08HAN is for sale via John Hill Coach Sales
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
Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3 EM20SLE is named "Lady Emilia"
Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3 FM20SLE is named "Sir Finley"
Correcting last months report the 2 Volvo B7's acquired are LJ54BCY and LJ54BDZ
Volvo Alexander LJ54BCY has been repainted allover white whilst BDZ remains in Ensign livery
Dennis Tridents V132, 171 & 172MEV are withdrawn

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Irizar i4 PG18FMY wears a blue based livery based on the Back to The Future films.
New here for callconnect work is FP69KRG a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions
Scania Irizar Century BRZ7174 has been sold to Soul, Four Marks
Scania Irizar Century BRZ7175 was sold to Destination Travel, Wincanton 8/17
Scania Irizar Century W6PCC has been sold to Soul, Four Marks

Mark Bland Travel, Stamford
Volvo B10M Plaxton Premiere T518EUB is for sale
Volvo B10M Vanhool Alizee HE M650KVU is for sale
Volvo B10M Plaxton Premiere N246HWX is for sale
Mercedes Unvi Touring YG55ZEY is for sale
Volvo Plaxton FAZ2784 is reregistered to N505PYS

TC Minicoaches, South Elkington
New here is FB19HWC a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions for Call Connect work
New here is FD69VRP a Vauxhall Movano CJ Conversions for Call Connect work
Fiat Ducato Bluebird Orions YX11CWF & G are withdrawn

2 Way Transport, Scunthorpe
Acquired is RJZ3688 a Volvo B12M Plaxton Paragon ex Barrys Coaches and new as PJ03NBL
Volvo B12M RJZ3688 has recieved fleet livery
Volvo B10M Vanhool XJI8472 is withdrawn

TJ's Coaches Brigg
Acquired is FJ61EXH a Volvo B13R Caetano Levante ex Kings Ferry
Dennis Javelin Berkhof Axial P198FGM has been sold

Kings, Stickney
New here is PF68BUV a Mercedes Benz Sprinter 516cdi Onyx

 A&P Travel, Osbourney
Scania Vanhool V20APT has been sold to Blakes, East Ansty
A new coach is due here soon which will replace the current Y20APT

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
Mercedes Benz Sprinter D20LDC (WU57JYX) is converted to a camper for use by the company owners

His Church, Binbrook
Acquired is GFN273 a Beadle Leyland Beadle C33F ex Quantock, Wivelscombe

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe
The last Volvo B10M-50 citybus here, Northern Counties bodied G104NGN has been sold for preservation

Tuesday, 24 March 2020

His Church, Binbrook Current Fleet

The cuurent fleet here is:

VDV752 Bristol LDL6G Lodekka Ecw Ex Western National
JJD571D AEC Routemaster Park Royal Ex London Transport
RAR690J Bedford VAL 70 Vanhool Vistadome ex All Seasons London
YSV375 Volvo B58-61 Plaxton Viewmaster Ex Shirley, London DMT776V
A2GNT Neoplan N122/2 Neoplan Clubliner Ex Granville (Mayor), Freckleton A345UFE
E965JAR Mcw Metrobus DR115/4 MCW Ex China Motor Bus, Hong Kong DV4883
K545EHE Scania K113CRB Vanhool Alizee HE Ex Buddens Romsey
N985FKW Volvo B12T Vanhool Astrobel
------------- Bluebird Bus Ex US Forces in Europe
GFN273 Beadle Leyland Beadle Ex East Kent
FV4548 Aec Regal 662 English Electric ex Sailsbury, Blackpool
CDB206 Bristol L5G Ecw ex North Western
JVY516 Aec Regal III Barnaby ex York Pullman

The ex operators listed are the owners from New

Sunday, 8 March 2020

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Feb 2019

Lincoln
E400 19317 has been repainted allover white in prep for new livery
E20D's 36709 & 36712 have been repainted allover white in prep for new livery
Trident ALX400 18347 AEE55DKU has transferred from Hull
Volvo B12M 53030 & 52678 are now for disposal
Trident President 18042 has transferred here from hull
Trident ALX400's 18347 & 18392 are delicensed for repairs
Following completion of repairs Trident ALX400 17718 is due here

Gainsborough
A Volvo B7RLE from Scunthorpe was on loan here with E300 27785 being loaned to Scunthorpe
Trident 18021 and Darts 34851 & 35131 have returned to service following repairs
Following completion of repairs Trident ALX400 17718 will transfer to Lincoln

Scunthorpe
A Volvo B7RLE was on loan to Gainsborough with E300 27785 being on loan here.

Skegness
The first Trident E400 in service here is 19210 NK57DWW and is in Interconnect livery.
The entry to service of 19210 has allowed B7 16906 to move to seasonal reserve
Volvo B7 16902 has moved to disposal
Ex North East Trident E400's 19194 - 7, 203 & 206 - 9 are allocated here
Volvo B7 16940 is for disposal

Long Sutton
Scania E400 15620 has entered service here
Trident E400's 19687 & 8 have returned to Hull
Scania E400 15616 is the last  vehicle to enter service here which will allow Trident E400 19689 to return to Hull

Wednesday, 4 March 2020

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews- Feb 2020

Johnson's Coaches, Caistor
Acquired is YT65BYZ an Irizar i6 integral ex Silver Fox, Renfrew
Irizar i6 YT65BYZ is reregistered to J5EEG and has recieved fleet livery
Scania Lahdon J5EEG has been reregistered to YR61BVP

Pc Coaches, Lincoln
Scania Omnicity YT12YUK has recieved fleet livery
Acquired is PG18FMY a Scania K360ib6 Irizar i4 80 seater ex Ashcroft Speke
Scania Irizar PB T7PCC is withdrawn

Haltham Travel, Haltham
Reported on site 15/2/20 were XIB1908 Optare Excel, CN06DKD a Reanult Master, PFZ1320 a DAF SB3000 Vanhool Alizee HE and S53LGA Bova Futura
Bova S53LGA is for sale on ebay

GHP Trading, Ancaster
For sale on ebay are L10EXE a Volvo B12BT Jonckheere, Neoplan Skyliner V14ACW and Scania Irizar i6's YN17OOW & X

Step 1 Travel, Horncastle
VDL SB4000 Vanhool BIB4850 (YJ09CWY) is reregistered to PH09PMH
Here is YH66SLO a Mercedes Benz Sprinter
Here is YR17AUC a Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Hunts, Alford
Acquired is AU06BPF a Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban ex Blackpool Transport
Volvo Wright AU06BPF has recieved a repaint at PCR Horncastle

Sleafordian, Sleaford
Acquired are LK54BDY and LJ54BDZ both Volvo B7TL Alexander ALX400 ex Ensign, Purfleet
New here are EM20SLE and FM20SLE both Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther 3. Both carry a brand new version of Sleafordian livery.

A&P Travel, Sleaford
V20APT has been sold to Blakes, East Ansty

Grayscroft Coaches, Mablethorpe
Mercedes Benz 0404 Hispano NLZ1681 is reregistered to Y14HOF

Rolling & Bending (Short Coaches), Friskney
Here are Volvo Olympians P557EFL, R782SOY and T328JAL all ex Lawton, Stickney