Two Arrivals at Caister Road

Two more Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7L saloons have moved to First Great Yarmouth joining the two others already here.

Both 66333 MV02VBY and 66344 MV02VCX transferred from Norwich to Caister Road during late yesterday afternoon with the latter still retaining its First Great Yarmouth branding from its previous stint here.

My thanks to First for the information and photo.

Roy

Bradwell Misery Tour

Imagine my surprise when I saw a former Eastern Counties Bristol RE heading towards me on Long Lane in Bradwell whilst I was taking my daughter to a doctor's appointment!

It was none other than Mr Reg Vardy driving his Eastern Coach Works bodied Bristol EPW516K and luckily my daughter was quick with her phone to get some pics for me.

As he passed me he said he had 'just seen my old mate Tim Miller around the corner' and then drove on towards Gorleston.

My thanks to Mr Miller for his photo and to Reg for driving slowly so my daughter could get a reasonable one too!

Roy

Excel Update

The latest news from First Great Yarmouth’s Caister Road depot is the arrival of an Excel liveried Enviro400 from Kings Lynn. The appearance of 33805 YX63LJK on the coast is so that it can be fitted with a new rear axle.

Enviro400 YX63LJK is seen on Church Lane in Gorleston in October 2013 when the bus used to work the whole X1 route

Flying Banana Dart SLF has returned to active duties having been seen in use on routes serving the Gorleston area during yesterday.

Roy

Service Alterations Registered ~ 28th August 2019

National Express has registered some changes in this week’s Notices and Proceedings Report published by the East of England Transport Commissioner.

The services effected are those operated by Great Yarmouth-based Ambassador Travel and will take effect from 30th September 2019 which are

*  375 Birmingham Coach Station to Great Yarmouth Market Gates - changes to route, timetable and stopping places.

*  490/491 Lowestoft Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station - route and stopping places amended.

Finally, the licence held by Anthony Charles Vine of Gorleston High Street has been revoked with immediate effect.

The full report will soon be available to view on the government website

Roy

Sunday At Beach Coach Station

Seventeen coaches were present at Great Yarmouth's Beach Coach Station on early Sunday afternoon.

A comparatively 'local' arrival was that of Mulleys UNVI bodied Mercedes Benz PO15AZV which was acquired from Watts Coaches of Bonvilston in March this year.

A couple of double deck coaches were in attendance including Ausden Clarke's BIG9829, a Scania K114EB6X2 /Berkhof Axial 100. It was new with Thomas of Clydach Vale in 1993 as their K330YDW

The second one was similar BIG9827 now owned by Belgrave Car and Commercial which was another Scania K114EB6/ Berkof new to The Kings Ferry and formerly with Ausden Clark.

Three Star Coaches provided two Plaxton Panther bodied Volvo B12Bs in the form of  FJ56YWB and FJ56YWF

Hiding was National Holidays Kassborer Setra NH13VWH

Roy

First Volvo B7 Transfer

A Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7 has joined the Great Yarmouth fleet from Norwich

66328 MV02VBC arrived at Caister Road earlier today and joins similar 66334 MV02VBZ which continues to be active here.

It is thought to be a permanent move.

My thanks to First for the information and the photo.

Roy

First Great Yarmouth Latest

The latest from First Great Yarmouth's Caister Road depot includes the news that Excel liveried Volvo B9TL Wright Eclipse-Gemini 37573 AU58ECX is receiving a new rear axle.

Another bus receiving a new rear axle is Flying Banana Dart SLF 42943 WA06OAS but it is still off the road whilst its engine is being overhauled.

Former Lowestoft ALX400 30886 W741DWX is withdrawn and has been placed in reserve. The photo shows it in the rear yard at the depot

Finally similar Lowestoft 30913 W768DWX is currently on loan at Great Yarmouth

My thanks to First Great Yarmouth for the information and photos

Roy