News Page: Citaros Enter Service with
photos of 64035 (2) from Mark Lyons.
Reading Transport Former Vehicle Fleet List:
Enviro 400 demonstrator SN56 AWW was not used in service during its stay after all, but
was merely inspected at Reading depot. Thanks to Brian Coney for this. Solo demonstrator YJ07 EGC is assumed to have returned to Optare by now.
26-05-07:
News Page: First Brand 190 and Training
Vehicles with photos of 60168 and 64794 from Matt Wooll.
First Berkshire Fleet List: 64794 has
returned to Bracknell in training livery. 64030 entered service on 24th. The new Citaros
will be used to operate routes 75/76, whilst the older examples will be used to displace
other vehicles from the Slough fleet. Thanks to Matt Wooll for this.
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet
List: 16539 has returned from open top conversion, and is now having its
announcement system and vinyls fitted. Thanks to Richard Sharman for this. 16538 is also
reported to be expected from Bedford soon for open top conversion. Thanks to Alex Eustace
for this.
23-05-07:
First Berkshire Fleet List: 64035 was the
first Citaro to enter service this lunchtime on the 1245 route 76. Thanks to Matt Wooll
for this.
First Berkshire Fleet List: 42417 transferred
from Slough to Bracknell on 18th. 60164/5/6/7/8 have received branding for route 190
today. Thanks to Mat Wooll for this.
18-05-07:
News Page: Solo Demonstrator at Newbury
with photo of YJ07 EGC. Thanks to
Brian Coney for this.
Horseman Coaches Fleet List: L901 NWW has
been sold to Woottens, Chesham. Similar L904 NWW was acquired in January. Thanks to
Michael Wootten for this.
Thames Travel Fleet List: BD02 and BX02 have
been renumbered 102 and 202. Thanks to Malcolm Crowe for this.
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet
List: 42624 replaced 40653 from today, but will remain licensed as a PSV
unlike 40653. 18136 and 18393 received MegaRears for the Oxford Tube last night, 18053 is
to have it's rear for Reed Employment replaced with a similar advert tonight, and 16520/5
will be treated tomorrow - 16520 having lost its rear for Pot Noodle several months ago.
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet
List: 31323 has returned from refurbishment and 31324 has departed in its
place. Completed 31321-3 await reapplication of their branding for route 1. Thanks to Tim
Warneck for this.
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet
List: 34466 has transferred from Oxford to Witney, and additionally 20009 has
returned to Witney from loan to Oxford. Witney 32327/8 have therefore gone into reserve
pending disposal, but may appear in service occasionally until they go. 20011 is currently
on loan from Witney to Banbury for a few days.
Thames Travel Fleet List: 208 was withdrawn
for scrap in March, presumably having been replaced by 416
Reading Transport MCW Metrobuses: Former
143 appears to have gone for scrap in March having been out of use at Ruffle, Castle
Hedingham for some months.
13-05-07:
Reading Transport Fleet List: 120 has been
repainted into the revised Newbury livery. 235 and 238 have been sold to Caroline Seagull,
Great Yarnmouth. The remains of scrapped 614 are to pass to Sykes (dealer) for scrap. The
fleet numbers for the 21 new Scanias are corrected to 841-61. Thanks to Brian Coney for
this.
Reading Transport Former Vehicle Fleet List:
Optare Solo demonstrator YJ07 EGC arrived at Newbury on 10th and is to be used in service
there this week. It is fitted with an MAN engine. Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 demonstrator
SN56 SWW which is currently on loan to Thames Travel is expected to arrive at Reading
tomorrow, and will be fitted with a cash vault for use in service. 705 has been sold to
Ensign (dealer) and is to be collected in the new few days. Thanks to Brian Coney for
this.
Reading Transport MCW Metrobuses: The sale
of former 144 from Ensign to Halls of Kennoway didn't actually materialise, and the
vehicle passed to Kent Coastliner of Ashford instead. Thanks to Anglia Bus News for this.
First Berkshire Fleet List: The Citaros on
order for Slough are expected to be numbered 64030-9 and registered LK07
CCA/D-F/J/N/O/U/V/X. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
Stewarts of Mortimer Fleet List: The new
Iveco is to be registered YN07 OOA, named Marion and is expected on 16th. MX06 ULT
returned on loan today with W209 EAG departing. Thanks to Derek Bradfield and subsequently
John Wheeler for this.
Oxford Bus Company Fleet List: 813 and 815
have now been refurbished, completing the batch. These both wear 'City' livery. 631 has
been repainted into the red Oxford Bus Company livery.
Thames Travel Fleet List: 351 has a new
MegaRear for Zappas replacing one for Initial Catering Services
Weavaway Travel Fleet List: A Nissan 4x4 crew
support vehicle is in stock, registered X90 OXF and painted electric blue.
05-05-07:
First Berkshire Fleet List: Withdrawn 64793
transferred to Hants & Dorset on 19th April. The withdrawal date for 34275 was 21st
March and 46921 on 22nd March. 46926 re-entered service on 26th March and 43928 entered
service on 9th April. Thanks to Mat Wooll for this.
Stewarts of Mortimer Fleet List: The new
Iveco is not expected to arrive before 15th. W209 EAG is only on hire whilst MX06 ULT goes
back to the hire company for MOT. Thanks to Derek Bradfield for this.
Stewarts of Mortimer Fleet List: Ford T1 has
been named Keri. MX06 ULT returned to Hansar yesterday with Volvo / Plaxton Panther W209
EAG arriving in its place. The new Iveco is expected to arrive tomorrow. Thanks to John
Wheeler for this.
Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet
List: Withdrawn 14374 and 14386 have been sold to Clynog & Trevor, Wales.
Thanks to Keith Wood for this. 40149/54/60 appear to have been sold. New at Oxford in
March was Ford Fiesta VE56 HWR which replaces 91611 which was written off in November.
90115 was upgraded to a BMW 335d in March, regaining the registration WLT 501. Despite
being a different vehicle it appears to continue with the same fleet number.
28-04-07:
Reading Transport Fleet List: 21 Scania
N230UD / East Lancs Olympus double deckers (to be numbered 841-62) have been ordered for
delivery in November to complete the premier route network. They will replace 455-69 and
701/2/4/6/7 with 708-11 transferring to Newbury. 835-40 are due for delivery by week
commencing 28th May, although one will be diverted via Ireland for a week for inspection
by Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann. The MAN ND243F / East Lancs
Kinetic+ will be numbered 501 and is now due in early May. In preparation for its arrival
Spectra 705 was withdrawn towards the end of March. 706 has also
lost its MegaRear for Oracle (Winter Fashion & Taste). Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
Reading Transport General: Convertible open top Scania
OmniDekka SN04 CPE was at Reading for a few days from 20th April
for a technical investigation. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
Courtney Coaches Fleet List:
RK07 KOA has now entered service replacing one of the X-registered Varios. Thanks
to Stephen Le Bras for this.
First Berkshire Fleet List:
Withdrawn 64819 has returned from loan to Hampshire. The new Citaros are due to arrive
shortly. Thanks to Brian Coney for this.
Stewarts of Mortimer Fleet List: New is Ford
Tourno HG07 GHJ numbered M8. Volvo / Plaxton W212 EAG and MAN
14.280 MX06 ULT are on loan from Hansar. Withdrawn T894 JVR passed to Myrtle Tree,
Bristol. Thanks to Derek Bradfield for this.