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May 2007

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29-05-07:

28-05-07:

  • 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:

20-05-07:

  • 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.

17-05-07:

16-05-07:

15-05-07:

14-05-07:

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.
  • Thames Travel Fleet List: List upgraded to Excel format

12-05-07:

09-05-07:

  • 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.
  • Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 31322 has returned from refurbishment, and it is assumed that 31323 has departed for similar treatment. Thanks to Tim Warneck for this.

07-05-07:

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.
  • Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 34122 is in use at Rugby, rather than Leamington. Thanks to Tim Warneck for this. 14517 transferred to Stratford at the end of March.

02-05-07:

  • 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 Optare Spectras: 727 was the last Spectra repainted into generic silver livery in March.
  • 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.
  • Stagecoach in Oxfordshire and Warwickshire Fleet List: 22933 has a new MegaRear for Helen & Douglas House.

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