Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - August 2023

 Hunts, Alford

Volvo Vanhool 4066FH continues for sale on ebay

Mercedes Tourino 1526FH continues for sale on ebay

Here is DU61KRF a Ford Transit Fleet Support Vehicle

Vauxhall Movano FJ70EXL has transferred to Pc Coaches

Pc Coaches, Lincolnshire

VDL SB4000 F18PMH has received Standard fleet livery ex Step 1

Scania N230UB Omincity YN57FZR is reregistered to L300PCC

Scania N230UB Omnicity YN57FZS is reregistered to L400PCC

Scania N230UB Omnicity YN57FZW is reregistered to L500PCC

Scania Omnicity L500PCC has received a blue livery similar to versa YJ68FXY

Scania Omnidekka YN08MMF has received full fleet livery

Scania Omnidekka YN08MMA has received full fleet livery

Mercedes Sprinter EO67OGV is in service here on Callconnect work at Louth

The Step 1 operating license has been surrendered

DAF SB3000 T183AUA has received standard fleet livery ex Step 1

A new operating centre registered here is North Kelsey Road, Caistor, Market Rasen, Lincs with allocation of 3 vehicles

Scania Y700PMH has received standard fleet livery ex Step 1

Fiat Ducato YN15HYK was sold to ABC Travel, Reading

Scania Irizar Y600PMH has received standard fleet livery ex Step 1

Amvale, Lincolnshire

Volvo B9R YN09AOK is reregistered to 9190NK

Volvo B11R SD14YDH is reregistered to YJV178

Volvo B9R 9190NK has had fleetnames applied to the front of the coach

Transport Connect, Barrowby

New here are FN23EGV, X, & Y all Fiat Ducatos  CJ Conversions for Callconnect work

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe

Volvo Caetano HXZ1698 is reregistered to FH06EBN

Volvo B11R Jonckheere BX13BZC is reregistered to HXZ1698

Volvo B11R HXZ1698 is repainted allover white

Acquired is YO18UFM a Ford Tourneo

Ford Tourneo YO18UFM is reregistered to RFZ1689

Mercedes Benz Vito RFZ1689 is reregistered to BF09DWW and has been sold

Volvo Caetano Levante FJ61EXB is reregistered to EXZ1657 and is awaiting respray prior to entering service following MOT

Volvo Caetano Levante FJ11RAU is awaiting MOT

Volvo Caetano Levante EXZ1657 will be named RAF Dunholme Lodge "Bluestripe"

Ford Tourneo RFZ1689 will be named RAF Binbrook "Leary"

Black Cat Travel, Lincoln

Dennis Dart Y111BCT is repainted allover white

Acquired is YJ56LNA a BMC 220 ex Xelabus, Eastleigh

BMC220 YJ56LNA is reregistered to GO06BCT

Kettlewells, Retford

Mercedes Benz Tourismos BU18YNG & YNH wear a cream based version of fleet livery

Johnsons Coaches, Kirton in Lindsey

Acquired is YX67URS a Volvo B8R Plaxton Panther Cub ex Mistral, Knutsford

Ford Transit J14EEG is reregistered to NL11HDY and has been sold

Acquired is RE15MTY a Mercedes Benz 516cdi EVM ex Parnell, Honiton

DAF Irizar i6 J19EEG is reregistered to B10ANT and is for sale

Volvo B8R YX67URS is reregistered to J19EEG

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor

Temsa Safari YJ57BT^F has had fleetnames removed and is for sale

Sleafordian, Sleaford

Volvo B8R BB73SLE has received fleet livery and is named "Lady Betty"

Dennis Dart SK52OHY has been scrapped

Volvo B11R SE18YWY has received full fleet livery

Blands, Stamford

XX22BLA has received an all over rear advert for Uppingham Motor Comapny

WDO 8 has received an all over rear advert for Stamford Day & Boarding School

Volvo B7RLE SF55HHA has been acquired from Fowlers, Holbeach Drove

Volvo B10M PJI6075 has been sold to Starline, Tonbridge

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry

Acquired is JFZ9047 a Scania K320IB4 Irizar ex Ulsterbus

Former fleet member Leyland Titan A859SUL has been acquired for preservation by the South Yorkshire Transport Trust, Eastwood, from PVS, Carlton

Coach of Langtoft

Acquired is OU17OTE a Neoplan N2216/3 Neoplan Tourliner ex Heyfordian, Bicester

GHP Trading, Ancaster

Acquired are BX56XCN & XCO both Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban ex Travel West Midlands

Wormall, Grantham

Acquired is YN17CCU a Mercedes Benz 1021L Noone Turas 900 ex St Edmunds College, Ware

Fowlers Travel, Holbeach Drove

VDL SB4000 LL05LAE is sold to School Bus Company, Clanfield

Volvo B7RLE SF55HHA is sold to Blands, Stamford

Correcting the previous entry Volvo B9R KX13GXA was acquired from M & J, Craven Arms

Volvo B7 PL51LDZ is sold to Bus & Coach Repairs, Yaxley

2 Way, Scunthorpe

DAF DB250 YD02PYY has received fleet livery

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe

Scania YN18SDY has received full fleet livery

Hunts Coaches Current Fleet

 Below is the current fleet of Hunts Coaches of Alford, showing Fleet No, Reg No with former reg and Name

C1  2847FH (YJ07DWK) Reece Adam

C2  3613FH (BN11UFV)

C3  1079FH (BX14LCL) Oliver Emily

C4  4066FH (CU05TWN) Catherine Lorna

C5  DSZ6468 (BC07NBC) Amelia Maria Harry

C6  8350FH (AA11ALS) David George

C8  3272FH (SF16WAY) Louie Arnie

C10  4293FH (YK04FWH) Clarice Mary

C12  3275FH (SL07CVM) Lillian David

C13  1526FH (BN08OBW) Sally Amanda

C14  8508FH (FX04EET) Alison Nanny Mac

C16  6815FH (BA06GHA) Phoebe Marie

C17  3932FH (SU11RON) Rebecca Helen

DD4 LX04FXY Susan Ann

SCN05 YN05WFP Oliver Emily

M1 DSZ4768 (YN08BWM) Oliver Hunt Phillip

M2 MFZ9363 

M3 9882FH (YN57DVT) 

M4 5611FH (RE11OEZ) Robyn Olivia

M5 ND08OAZ Jordan Rhianne

M6 PE58ZJV 

M7 GF10XAU 

M8 YP13GBV Michelle

MB3 FH58BUS Joanne Louise

SB1 DSZ8901 (KX51CSF) 

SB02 DSZ7401 (AU06BPF) Bradley Harper

SB4 DSZ5901 (YN53ZWZ) 

SB5 DSZ8767 (MX05CKC) Charlie Olivia

SB6 DSZ8766 (KX51CSV) Ryan Gordon

        MX05CKK

CC3 YT68UVM

CC4 PK16YWG

CC5 LM17WEW

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - Aug 2023

Lincoln

E400's 19147, 19296 & 19307 were on loan to Skegness

E400 19307 transferred direct to Hull from Skegness following the end of its loan

E400 19296 has returned off loan to Skegness

Trident 17730 is withdrawn and is being stripped for parts

Volvo B7RLE's 21224 & 28 will be allocated here with 21224 now transferred and in for paint.

21224 & 28 will both receive the new version of Interconnect livery

E300's 27785, 87 & 88 have transferred from Mansfield

E300's 27758 & 27879 have transferred from Worksop

E20D's 36455 & 37206 have transferred to Worksop

Trident  ALX400 17717 has transferred to Gainsborough

E20D 37205 has transferred to Hull

E400's 19124, 42, & 48 have transferred to Hull

E400's 19201 & 2 have transferred to Hull

E400's 19307 & 8 have transferred to Hull

E400's 19686, 88, 89, 90 & 92 have transferred from Hull

E200MMC's 37464 & 62 were awaiting new engines

E400MMC's 10734 & 10971 were on loan from Hull & Mansfield respectively

Trident 18042 is withdrawn with accident damage

E200MMC 37464 has re-entered service following fitting of a new engine

E200MMC 37465 has received local livery

E400's 19687 & 91 are on loan to Skegness

E300 27639 has received local livery

Skegness

E400's 19147, 19296 & 19307 were on loan from from Lincoln

E400 19307 transferred direct to Hull on transfer from Lincoln

E400 19296 has returned off loan to Lincoln

Volvo B7 16939 has returned to service and has received local livery

E400 19317 has transferred to Worksop

Scania E400 15510 is repainted into the new interconnect livery and is at Scania, Long Sutton

Scania E400's 15812 & 13 have entered service and are both in the new Interconnect livery

E400 19147 remains on loan here

E400 19184 is on loan from Hull

E400's 19687 & 91 are on loan from Lincoln

Gainsborough

Trident ALX400 18335 was on loan to Scunthorpe

Trident ALX400 17717 has transferred from Lincoln

Scunthorpe

Trident ALX400 18335 was on loan from Gainsborough

E200 36058 has returned to service

Volvo B716919 has moved to the reserve fleet

E400 19130 has transferred from Gainsborough

Grimsby

Volvo B7RLE's 21221 & 2 are to be allocated here and will be in the new Interconnect livery

E200MMC's 26256 - 61 have transferred from Hull

E200MMC's 26264, 66, 67, 69, 70 & 73 - 75 have transferred from Hull

E400's 19086 & 92 have transferred to Mansfield

E20D 37200 has transferred to Gainsborough

Volvo B7RLE 21268 has received local livery

E300's 27191, 92, 95 & 97 have transferred to Hull

E300's 27201, 02, 27757 & 27781 transferred to Hull with 27757 & 81 moving on to Lincoln

E20D's 37197, 98, 201 - 03 transferred to Hull

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - July 2023

 Scunthorpe

E200MMC 26175 has received the new brand ThreeFifty livery ex Fastcat

E200MMC 26172 has received the new brand ThreeFifty livery ex Fastcat

Volvo B7RLE's 21261 & 62 have transferred to Scunthorpe

E300's 27189 & 90 have transferred from Grimsby

E200MMC 26176 has received the new brand ThreeFifty livery ex Fastcat

E200MMC 26173 has been repainted and has received the new brand ThreeFifity livery ex Fastcat

Dart 34530 will be scrapped following MOT expiry

Darts 35142 & 50 will be scrapped following MOT expiry

Lincoln

E400 19296 was on loan to Skegness to cover 19018 which failed at here

E400 19018 is now in use at Lincoln

Volvo B7RLE's 21224 & 28 are to be allocated here from SGC East following repaint and prep for service

Dart 34426 has been scrapped

E400 19147 continues on loan to Skegness

E400MMC's 10972, 11274 & 75 have retuned off loan to Mansfield

Volvo B7RLE 21260 was on loan from Grimsby to cover E400 19018

Grimsby

E200MMC 26273 has transferred to Hull

E300's 27201 & 03 have transferred here from Hull

Volvo B7RLE's 21261 & 62 have transferred from Scunthorpe

E300's 27189 & 90 have transferred to Scunthorpe

Man E300 24162 was on loan here to cover E200MMC 26265

Volvo B7RLE's 21221 & 22 will be allocated here from SGC East following repaint and prep for service

Dart 35130 will be scrapped following MOT expiry

Authority is given to scrap Dart 34848

Volvo B7RLE 21260 was on loan to Lincoln to cover E400 19018

Gainsborough

Trident President 18050 is withdrawn for disposal

Authority has been given to scrap Tridents 18026, 44 & 50

Skegness

Scania E400's 15812 & 13 are to be allocated here from Stagecoach East following Repaint and prep for service

E400 19296 was on loan here to cover 19018 which failed at Lincoln

Scania E400's 15956 & 58 transferred from SGC East were not used and have moved on to SGC Midlands at Northampton

E400's 19691, 19184 & 19687 are on loan here from Hull to cover MOT's and maintinence

Volvo B7 16941 has been gifted to a primary school

E400 19147 is on loan from Lincoln

Scania E400 15510 has moved to the reserve fleet

Volvo B7's 16939 & 44 have moved to the reserve fleet

O/T Trident 17673 has moved to the main fleet from reserve

O/T Trident 17015 has moved to the reserve fleet

Authority has been given to scrap Volvo B7RLE's 21214 & 16

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - July 2023

 Brylaine, Boston

Optare Solo YJ05JXK is withdrawn

Optare Solo SR YD63UZX has returned to service

Volvo B9 SN08BWX has entered service in Lothian livery

Dennis Tridents Y385NHK, V147MEV, V476KJN, Y371NHK, X322NNO and Y376NHK have been sold to Shelton Motors, Ramsey for scrap

Transbus Tridents LX03BVU and LX04FYT have been sold to Shelton Motors, Ramsey for scrap

Volvo B9 SN08BWZ has entered service in Lothian livery

Acquired is YJ06XLM a Volvo B7 Wright Eclipse Gemini ex First, Halifax via Ensign, Purfleet

Volvo B7 YJ06XLM is to be used as an Experimental School Only bus

GDS Travel, Long Sutton

Volvo B7 K700GDS is reregistered to LX54GZH and is withdrawn

Volvo B7 FC02LGU is reregistered to K700GDS

Hunts, Alford

Mercedes Tourino 1526FH continues for sale on ebay

Volvo B12M 4066FH continues for sale on ebay

Mercedes Benz Tourismo 1079FH is named "Oliver Emily"

Pc Coaches, Lincolnshire

Acquired are BUS91C & BUS91D both Scania N230UD Omnidekkas ex Beeston, Hadleigh via PSV Recycling, Hadleigh

Scania N230UD's BUS91C & D were new to Nottingham City as YR10BDU & YR10BDY

New here for Call Connect work is FV23LFA a Peugoet Boxer CJ Conversions

Scania's Y700PMH & CN57BKD have lost Step 1 Branding

New here for Call Connect work is FV23XVC a Peugoet Boxer CJ Conversions

Kettlewells, Retford

Acquired are BU18YNG & YNH both tri axle Mercedes Benz Tourismos ex Llloyds, Bagillt Holywell

Sleafordian, Sleaford

New here is BB73SLE a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard

Dennis Dart SK52OHY is withdrawn

Volvo B8R BB73SLE is stored awaiting licensing 1/9/23

Amvale, Lincolnshire

Peugoet Boxers here are: BP72WJO, YB72FKZ, YS22LPE, BW72YRM,CE68AFV and YS70WXJ

Here are VW Caddys YY69HUA and YY71LSK

Here is MJ71DUV a Reanult Traffic

Transport Connect, Barrowby

Here for Callconnect work is FN23EGX a Fiat Ducato CJ Conversions

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe

Acquired is YN18SDY a Scania K360ib4 Irizar i4 ex Scania Bus & Coach

Here is NEZ9430 (DV69XNV) a Vauxhall Combo fleet support vehicle

Fowler's, Holbeach Drove

Volvo B7RLE SF55HHB has been sold to Robert Kennedy, Stonehouse for Preservation

Acquired is YN13GXA a Volvo B9R Plaxton Panther 2 ex Price, Newcastle

Scania CN57BKU was sold to Dew, Somersham 3/23

Acquired is BX54DHF a Volvo B7 Wright Eclipse Gemini ex Travel West Midlands

Johnsons Coaches, Kirton Lindsey

On demonstration here is OY23CYE a Neoplan N2216 Neoplan Tourliner

GHP Trading, Ancaster

Volvo B7RLE SF04NHT is sold to Norfolk Coachways, Dereham

Scania N230UB YN57FZY is sold to Abertawe Coaches, FForestfach

Dennis Trident V185MEV was sold 6/23

Mercedes Tourismo BD18TKO is sold to Shreeve, Lowestoft

Mercedes Tourismo BD18TNU is sold to Shreeve, Lowestoft

Black Cat Travel, Harmston

Dart WA54JWD is reregistered to W111BCT

Scania Wright N111BCT is awaiting a replacement engine

Trident N666BCT has received internal refurbishment

Dart GX06DXC is reregistered to GO02BCT

Hornsbys, Ashby

Volvo B12M 7455RH is upseated to C70F

Isle Coaches, Owston Ferry

VDL SB200 YJ09CVF is sold to Morris, Llanrheadr

Dickinsons, Wrangle

Volvo B12B YN12BUH is sold to Peelings, Tittershall

Cherry Specialised Transport, Lincoln

New here are YM23GPX and GRK both Peugoet Boxers

Peugoet Boxer YM23GPX has received fleet livery

Abacus Coaches, Colsterworth

Scania K320ib4 Irizar i4 AB54CUS is reregistered to YT13ALU

This operator has ceased operating large vehicles

Scania K320ib4 Irizar i4 YT13ALU was sold 5/23

Dents Coaches, Holton Le Moor

Dennis Trident KU02YBJ was withdrawn and sold for scrap 12/22

Kassaboher Setra AC03HOD is withdrawn

Ford Tourneo YG62XCC was withdrawn and sold 8/22

Dennis Dart T417KAG was sold for scrap 12/22

Phil Haines, Frampton West

Transbus Javelin AW53GBU was sold to Reay, Wigton 3/23

Phillips, Ruskington

Volvo B10M PJI1830 has been sold to John Paul Transport, Navenby

Volvo B10M N73WEW has been sold to John Paul Transport, Navenby

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent

Optare Solo MX54WMK was sold by Hammonds, Nottingham for scrap then rescued by Julie Inger, Tivdale for preservation

Stagecoach Lincolnshire Fleetnews - June 2023

 Lincoln

Darts 35129 & 34426 are withdrawn

Darts 34461 & 34475 have transferred to SGC Oxford for continued use as Driver Trainers

O/T Trident 18467 has transferred to SGC Yorkshire

Scania E400's 15651 &56 have transferred to Skegness

Darts 35129 & 35147 have been sold to a Nottinghamshire Driver Training Provider

Dart 34426 has gone for scrap

ADL Dart 35128 is now with Trent Valley Gliding Club at Kirton Lindsey

ADL E20D 37205 has transferred from Grimsby and is in service

Trident ALX400 17717 has transferred from Mansfield and is service

E400MMC 10978 has returned to Mansfield with 11274 returning here

Scania E400 15656 is in for repaint

Trident ALX400 17730 has transferred from Mansfield

Scunthorpe

Volvo B7RLE's 21211 & 15 have transferred to the reserve fleet

Volvo B7RLE 21215 has transferred to Gainsborough

E300 27764 has received a rear ad for Help for Heroes

E200MMC 26175 is in for repaint

Grimsby

Man E300 Trainer 22742 has transferred to SGC Manchester

E300's 27880 - 82 have transferred to Hull

E200MMC's 26273 & 55 have transferred from Hull

E300's 27201 & 02 have transferred to Hull

E200MMC 26268 has transferred from Hull with E300 27203 transferring to Hull

E300's 27204 & 05 are to transfer to Hull in exchange for E200MMC's 26265 & 26271

E20D 37205 has transferred to Lincoln

E200MMC 26271 has received the new Two Fifty livery

E20D 37199 & Mercedes 44014 are to transfer to Mansfield

Gainsborough

Volvo B7RLE 21215 has transferred from Scunthorpe

Trident ALX400 18348 has received local livery

E400 19130 has transferred from Hull to replace 18026

Tridents 18026 & 18044 have been authorised to be scrapped

Skegness

Scania E400 15651 has entered service here following MOT

Volvo B7RLE's 21214 & 16 have been authorised to be scrapped

Lincolnshire Independent Operators Fleetnews - June 2023

 Hunts, Alford

Volvo Vanhool 4066FH  continues for sale on ebay

Mercedes Tourino 1526FH continues for sale on ebay

Mercedes Tourismo 1079FH has received fleetnames on its cream base livery

Grayscroft, Mablethorpe

Acquired is BX13BZC a Volvo B11R Jonckheere SHV ex Reptons Coaches

GDS Travel, Long Sutton

Acquired is BJ62BJY a Volvo B9R Jonckheere SHV ex Fowlers, Holbeach Drove

Volvo B9R BX62BJY is reregistered to V100GDS and has received fleet livery

Volvo B12B YN04WTE is reregistered to M900GDS

Volvo B12B Ym59SVV is reregistered to M700GDS

Volvo M700GDS is named Polly

Volvo B7R CB53MTB is reregistered to Y300GDS

Dickinsons, Wrangle

Volvo B9R ND11DJD has received LCD destination displays

Black & White Coaches, Scunthorpe

Withdrawn here are Scania Irizar PB's JNZ7431 & JU55FOR

                                 Mercedes Benz Vario X647AKW

                                 Scania Omnicity YS03ZKX

                                 Dennis Trident Y864GCD

Hornsbys, Ashby

Dennis Trident Y849GCD has been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap

VDL SB120 WUK155 has been sold to Wigley, Carlton for scrap

Johnsons Coaches, Kirton Lindsey

Volvo B10M Plaxton 686XUB is to be reinstated

Volvo B12B Plaxton J12EEG is to be reinstated

Fowlers, Holbeach Drove

Volvo B7 X664LLX has been sold to a campsite at Holbeach Drove

Acquired is BX54DHD a Volvo B7 Wright Eclipse Gemini ex Green Bus

Volvo Jonckheere A10WHF is now in full fleet livery

2 Way, Scunthorpe

Acquired is SN06BSU an ADL Enviro 300ex Stagecoach Scotland

Pc Coaches, Lincolnshire

Optare Versa YJ68FXY has entered service

New here is PC23PCC a limited edition Scania  Irizar Treinta which is a 30th anniversary edition of the Irizar i6s efficient marking 30years of partnership between Scania and Irizar. This coach is one of only 30 built and is the first in Lincolnshire to feature Camera Rear View mirrors

Acquired are YN57FZR, FZS & FZW all Scania CN230UB Omnicities ex Newport Buses

Optare Solo SR YJ15ARZ has lost Louth Nipper branding and is now at Lincoln.

Amvale, Lincolnshire

Here is WX19ZHP a Mercedes Benz Sprinter

Acquired is SD14YDH a Volvo B11R Jonckheere SHV ex Sheil Buses

Volvo B11R SD14YDH is reregistered to YJV178

Wormall, Grantham

Here is YN06CYX a Mercedes Benz Vario Plaxton Cheetah

Centrebus, Grantham

Here is KP61PMY a Ford Transit used as fleet support vehicle

Solo 377 is sold to Watson, Stafford for scrap

Volvo B7's 930 & 932 are sold to Watson, Stafford for scrap

Transport Connect, Barrowby

Here is LN66EYT a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Trekka

Here is AE68DSZ a Peugeot Boxer in use in full Call Connect livery

Here is FN23EGV a Fiat Ducato in use in full Call Connect livery

Here is FN23EGX a Fiat Ducato in use in full Call Connect livery

Marshalls, Sutton on Trent

Optare Versa OP122 has been sold to Ripley, Carlton

Trident DD126 is being converted to single door

Phil Haines, Frampton

Volvo B7R W7PHC is named "Henrietta Elizabeth"

Volvo B12B W6PHC is named "Ella Rose"

Volvo B9R W9PHC is named "Frances Joyce"

Volvo B12B F9PHC is named "Ruby Louise"

Volvo B7R D7PHC is named "William Alexander"

Step 1 Travel, Lincoln

VDL SB4000 F18PMH has lost its Step 1 branding

Brylaine, Boston

Tridents T680 & 686KPU have been scrapped

Trident LX53JYK has been scrapped

DAF SB220 Ikarus Polaris MK52XNN & XNR are confirmed as being preserved with Town & District Transport Trust and are stored pending their turn for restoration.

Volvo B9 SN08BWZ has entered service in Lothian livery

Optare Tempo R13TYB is confirmed as being here and will eventually be put into service

GHP Trading, Ancaster

Acquired are BX56XBV, XBZ & XCA all Volvo B7RLE Wright Eclipse Urban ex Green Transport, Hockley

Sleafordian, Sleaford

New here is TB23SLE a Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard with 72 seats