It was Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL X663 VRL which was acquired from Devon-based Country Bus in August last year. It was new to Dublin Bus as their AV115 00-D-70115 in November 2000.
My thanks to Dan High for the photos.
Roy
Roy
Friday 26 July 2024
Another Simonds' Surprise
Further to Wednesday's post regarding the use of an unexpected vehicle on Simonds' Diss to Norwich 2 service (Simonds' Surprise - 24th July 2024); another of their double-deckers normally used on school contract work was also on the route this morning.
It was Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL X663 VRL which was acquired from Devon-based Country Bus in August last year. It was new to Dublin Bus as their AV115 00-D-70115 in November 2000.
It was Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL X663 VRL which was acquired from Devon-based Country Bus in August last year. It was new to Dublin Bus as their AV115 00-D-70115 in November 2000.
Thursday 25 July 2024
Duo On North Drive
Since last Sunday (21st July), I've driven along North Drive in Great Yarmouth several times and noticed two coaches parked in the overflow car park of the Burlington/Palm Court Hotel, but never managed to stop and take photos of them.
To my surprise, they were still there earlier this afternoon, so I took the opportunity to photograph them. The first was Bakers Dolphin Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, registration BV19 YMC.
On the opposite side of the site was a VDL Futura 274 FYP from Woods Travels of Bognor Regis. It was originally registered as WA64 CVV when new to Moseley of Wellington in November 2014.
Roy
To my surprise, they were still there earlier this afternoon, so I took the opportunity to photograph them. The first was Bakers Dolphin Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, registration BV19 YMC.
On the opposite side of the site was a VDL Futura 274 FYP from Woods Travels of Bognor Regis. It was originally registered as WA64 CVV when new to Moseley of Wellington in November 2014.
Roy
Ex AnglianBus At Ensign
Mark Doggett, a frequent visitor to Ensign, was once again at their Purfleet premises today to see representatives from Merlin Travel collect their newly acquired vehicles. Contrary to the earlier report, the vehicles were not the anticipated three blue Volvo B7TL/Wright Eclipse Gemini buses but rather four former London Scanias! It seems the blue Geminis are destined for Barway Services of Ely.
Additionally, while he was there, he spotted a former AnglianBus Wright StreetLite, identified as McGill's MX60 BWJ, in the yard. This vehicle, which originated with the Beccles-based operator in November 2010, was photographed making its way into Great Yarmouth's Market Place from The Conge on the 24th of May, 2011.
Additionally, while he was there, he spotted a former AnglianBus Wright StreetLite, identified as McGill's MX60 BWJ, in the yard. This vehicle, which originated with the Beccles-based operator in November 2010, was photographed making its way into Great Yarmouth's Market Place from The Conge on the 24th of May, 2011.
My thanks to Mark for the information and the McGill's photo.
Roy
First Norwich Blue Line Deckers
With more First Norwich Blue Line Volvo B9s expected to head to the south west fairly soon, Dan High sends photos of three of them operating in the city today
Here's 36176 BD11 CGE on a diverted Turquoise Line service 13 on Castle Meadow.
Next is 36177 BD11 CGF heading for Wymondham on a Green Line 14 service
Lastly its 36179 BD11 CDY on the Yellow Line 28 route to Thorpe Marriott.
My thanks to Dan for the pictures.
Roy
Here's 36176 BD11 CGE on a diverted Turquoise Line service 13 on Castle Meadow.
Next is 36177 BD11 CGF heading for Wymondham on a Green Line 14 service
Lastly its 36179 BD11 CDY on the Yellow Line 28 route to Thorpe Marriott.
My thanks to Dan for the pictures.
Roy
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Simonds' Surprise
Today, an unexpected vehicle was operating on Simonds' Diss to Norwich 2 service; a double-decker usually reserved for school contract work.
Regular contributor Dan High has shared photos of the East Lancs-bodied VDL DB250 YJ56 KCK when seen in the city. Simonds took ownership of the vehicle from Lodge of High Easter in Essex in August of last year and it retains their livery. It first entered service with Courtney of Bracknell in November 2006.
My thanks to Dan for his contribution and photographs.
Roy
Regular contributor Dan High has shared photos of the East Lancs-bodied VDL DB250 YJ56 KCK when seen in the city. Simonds took ownership of the vehicle from Lodge of High Easter in Essex in August of last year and it retains their livery. It first entered service with Courtney of Bracknell in November 2006.
My thanks to Dan for his contribution and photographs.
Roy
Four At The Beach
During yesterday afternoon four coaches were parked at Great Yarmouth's Beach Coach Station.
The first one noted was a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo PT18 AVA from Leyland-based AVA Coach.COM.
Adjacent to it was Caradoc Coaches' YD18 WXP, a VDL, bearing legal lettering for Lakeside Coaches of Ellesmere in Shropshire.
The last photograph captured two Alfa Travel Mercedes-Benz Tourismos, BV20 HNE and BV22 WTO, both frequent visitors to the town. Another fleet member, BV20 HNJ, was stationed outside the New Beach Hotel on Marine Parade.
Roy
The first one noted was a Mercedes-Benz Tourismo PT18 AVA from Leyland-based AVA Coach.COM.
Adjacent to it was Caradoc Coaches' YD18 WXP, a VDL, bearing legal lettering for Lakeside Coaches of Ellesmere in Shropshire.
The last photograph captured two Alfa Travel Mercedes-Benz Tourismos, BV20 HNE and BV22 WTO, both frequent visitors to the town. Another fleet member, BV20 HNJ, was stationed outside the New Beach Hotel on Marine Parade.
Roy
Service Alterations Registered ~ 24th July 2024
A couple of items of 'local' interest appear in today's East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report.
BorderBus Limited is introducing a new LAT1 hourly bus service from Halesworth Rail Station to the Latitude Festival site from the 23rd to the 29th July 2024.
Vertas (Ipswich) Limited has received approval to use a site at Commercial Road in Lowestoft as an operating centre for 20 vehicles
The full Notices and Proceedings Report will be available to view here soon.
Roy
BorderBus Limited is introducing a new LAT1 hourly bus service from Halesworth Rail Station to the Latitude Festival site from the 23rd to the 29th July 2024.
Vertas (Ipswich) Limited has received approval to use a site at Commercial Road in Lowestoft as an operating centre for 20 vehicles
The full Notices and Proceedings Report will be available to view here soon.
Roy
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