Ex BorderBus In Yorkshire

Paul Copley reports that another bus, previously connected to East Anglia, has appeared in Yorkshire.



It is former BorderBus ADL Enviro200 MMC YX71 OJB, which operated as their BB71 BUS. It was on loan from ADL for use at Transdev Harrogate during the wait for the delivery of new Mercedes-Benz eCitaros. Paul provides a photo of it crossing the River Nidd in Knaresborough.

Now that some of the eCitaros have been delivered, YX71 OJB has moved on to Transdev Blackburn.

Many thanks to Paul for the update and the photograph.

Roy

Norwich Yesterday

Despite the bad weather yesterday, with snow/sleet falling in Norwich, Dan High was observing activity in Castle Meadow.



His first photo shows First Eastern Counties' electroliners coping with the situation. Wright GB Kite 63637 BK24 AAJ passes Wright StreetDeck 36547 BK73 AGO during the shower.



Simonds/ Central Connect ADL Enviro200 MMC YY24 HBJ is also seen arriving in Norwich with the 82 service from Reydon



With the sleet abating, Konectbus ADL Enviro200 9272 LX09 AZC was noted on Driver Training duties.



Central Connect's similar YX12 FPY was also on the 82 route. It started life with M.W.Nicoll of Laurencekirk in Scotland in July 2012 and has later seen employment with a number of operators including Tyrers Coaches and Galleon Travel among others.



Eastons Coaches' VDL FHD2-129YK16 SUA also put in an appearance - new to them in June 2016.



The final photo was supplied by Dan Pretty which depicts BorderBus ADL Enviro 103 YX12 AEY in a snow shower on St Stephen's Street.

My thanks to the two Dans for supplying the photos.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 20th November 2024

For the third consecutive week there are no 'local interest' entries in the latest East of England Traffic Commissioner's Notices and Proceedings Report. Nevertheless, the complete report will be available for viewing here soon.

Roy

Sanders' Update

Another update from Sanders Coaches which includes new purchase, Volvo B11R/Plaxton MW17 DEV, now re-registered as W30 SCL. It wears fleet number 930.



Completed last week was the repaint of Scania L94 Wright Solar 324 WX06 JYA, now named Tornado, the original name it carried when at Thamesdown.



Finally a pair of Volvo B7s have been laid up for now with one being 515 FJ57 CZN

My thanks to Liam for the update and photos

Roy

Ex Norwich Decker To Become Burger Bar

A former First Eastern Counties Plaxton President-bodied Volvo B7TL is embarking on its latest journey to Hampshire. The bus, formerly known as First Norwich 32203 LT52 WTJ, is set to be transformed into Speedys Burger Bar, located on an industrial estate in Eastleigh.



Originally introduced in October 2002 to CentreWest of London as VTL 1023, it was transferred to First Eastern Counties in March 2010. After new timetables were introduced in March of the subsequent year, 32203 was among ten buses relocated to Great Yarmouth. It later returned to Norwich, where it received the Purple Line livery. Its service ended earlier this year leading to its acquisition by Ensign at Purfleet.

My thanks Liam for the heads up

Roy

Sunny Sightings

Today's welcome sunshine, following a week of grey skies, inspired a drive along the Great Yarmouth seafront. Three coaches were spotted, all Mercedes Benz Tourismos, with two using the town as a base for a trip to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular.



The first sighting was of two vehicles opposite the Wellington Pier with Welsh's Tours W6 HOL captured first.



Close by was Caledonian Travel's NH18 BGH, previously part of the National Holidays' fleet.



The last visitor was Crawley Luxury Coaches' CLC 789 from West Sussex, formerly known as BD18 TNK.

Roy

We Meet Again

At lunchtime on a recent Wednesday, Jdraves1 was observing activity at Bury St Edmunds Bus Station when Dan's Coach Travel's Volvo B10BLE/ Wright Renown B21 DCT arrived and parked up.



Shortly after another Volvo B10BLE appeared in the form of Fareline Coach Services' T127 OAH on the 320 service from Eye. The photo shows it on its return journey.



They were both new to Great Yarmouth-based Ambassador Travel in March 1999 as their 522 and 524 for use on Norwich Park & Ride services with B21 DCT originally being registered as T125 OAH.



Many thanks to Jdraves1 for the use of his photos.

Roy