Weavaway Travel

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 Countywide Haywards

including Southern Railroad Company & Top Travel

Weavaway Travel operate a modern and frequently changing fleet on school contracts and coach excursions from a base in Greenham near Newbury. Buses are branded Newbury & District in memory of the original Newbury & District Motor Services Ltd dating from 1932, and operate a number of West Berkshire tendered services in the Newbury area.

Weavaway took over the coaching arm of Countywide Travel on 1st October 2007, and purchased Tappins Coaches from the Heyfordian Group on 30 September 2012.

Fleet List

Photos of Current Fleet

SN09 LSE on 8 February 2011

Mercedes-Benz 0816D / Plaxton Cheetah SN09 LSE leaving Newbury Bus Station on 8th February 2011.

YX62 EDO on 5 November 2012

Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 YX62 EDO on 5th November 2012. Thanks to Bob Morley for this photo.

RX58 KHH on 20 December 2008

Alexander Dennis Enviro 300 RX58 KHH at the Greenham depot on 20th December 2008. It wears the registration SN58 EOZ which was removed prior to entering service on 22nd December. Thanks to Derek Bradfield for this photo.

C5 OXF on 9 May 2010

Alexander Dennis Enviro 300 C5 OXF, originally RX58 KHG, passing through St. Mary's Butts on rail replacement to Reading on 9th May 2010.

YN10 ADV on 12 June 2010

Iveco / Plaxton Panther YN10 ADV passing Reading Station on 12th June 2010.

NE07 LAN on 21 May 2010

Neoplan Skyliner NE07 LAN is seen taking the Goring Twinning members to Bellême, Normandy on 21 May 2010 to celebrate their 30 year Jumelage with Stühlingen in Southern Germany. Thanks to Adrian Turner for this photo.

Photos of Former Fleet Members

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B10M KC on 11 July 2001 (26612 bytes)

MCW Metrorider coach B10 MKC at St. Mary's Butts on 11th July 2001. This coach was acquired in May 2001 and was Reading Transport 216 (reg. WOI 3005), and before that it was Ipswich Transport's 303 with registration G683 KNW. It was then sold by Weavaway to Keepings Coaches, Penrhiwceiber, Wales on 24th October 2001, less than six months after purchase.

B10M DC on 17 July 2001 (21102 bytes)

Optare MetroRider Mk 1, B10 MDC at St. Mary's Butts in Reading on 17th July 2001. This bus has been reregistered TJI 6308.

TJI 6308 on 13 July 2002 (51198 bytes)

Here is the same bus almost a year later on 13th July 2002 now bearing registration TJI 6308. The bus was sold to Burghfield Mini Coaches.

B10M FC on 24 August 2001 (20265 bytes)

Optare MetroRider Mk 1, B10 MFC is seen here in full livery leaving Newbury Bus Station on 24th August 2001. This bus was later reregistered TJI 6307, and was sold to Burghfield Mini Coaches.

S377 PGB on 23 August 2002 (40019 bytes)

Mercedes S377 PGB in Reading on 23rd August 2002, still in its former owner (Stagecoach) livery.

S377 PBG on 14 September 2002 (53965 bytes)

S377 PBG again, just under a month later after repaint into fleet livery. It is seen here at Reading Station on Saturday 14th September 2002 operating the summer Ridgeway Explorer service X48. It eventually gained Newbury & District fleetnames before being sold to Countywide Travel.

SF05 FNW on 4 July 2005 (55213 bytes)

Mercedes Vario / Plaxton Beaver 2 SF05 FNW in The Forbury on 4th July 2005.

YN03 NEF on 30 June 2003 (48715 bytes)

Optare Solo YN03 NEF at St. Marys Butts on 30th June 2003 with Newbury & District branding.

B10M KC on 21 November 2001 (27459 bytes)

Optare Delta B10 MKC seen here in full livery at Reading Station on 21st December 2001. This registration plate was previously worn by ex-Reading 216.

S160 JUA on 27 August 2002 (40303 bytes)

Optare Delta S160 JUA at Reading Station on 27th August 2002.

V79 JKG on 7 November 2004 (43973 bytes)

V79 JKG on rail replacement at Reading Station on 7th November 2004. Above the doorway this bus is named "Dibble".

RX06 WPT in April 2006 (74860 bytes)

RX06 WPT in Marlborough High Street on 3rd April 2006 - the vehicles first day in service. Thanks to Mark Lyons for this photo.

RX06 WPP on 11 June 2007 (59293 bytes)

During 2007 RX06 WPP received Newbury & District branding, primarily for new route 2 won on tender from West Berkshire Council. It is seen here on 11th June 2007.

B10M TT on 6 August 2001 (22643 bytes)

VanHool T8 Alizée B10 MTT at Reading Station on 6th August 2001.

B10M WT on 25 May 2002 (48561 bytes)

VanHool T8 Alizée B10 MWT at the University of Warwick on 25th May 2002.

327 RFC on 23 September 2001 (15497 bytes)

Neoplan Cityliner registration number 327 RFC at the Showbus rally in Duxford on 23rd September 2001. This coach was the team coach for Reading Football Club. Since then it has been registered P504 LMO.

B10 MNX on 1 May 2006 (35739 bytes)

S331 SET was one of four Scania / Irizar Centurys acquired with Steventon Transport in October 2005. Reregistered B10 MNX it is seen at Reading Station on 1st May 2006.

WT52 EGG on 2 September 2003 (41934 bytes)

Noge Catalan WT52 EGG at Oxford Railway Station on rail replacement services to Bicester on 2nd September 2003.

Y 8OVA on 19 January 2003 (37456 bytes)

Bova Futura, Y 8OVA at Leamington Spa Railway station on 19th January 2003 operating a rail replacement service.

EEH 910Y on 20 July 2001 (21066 bytes)

This is former Leyland Olympian EEH 910Y outside Newbury Bus Station on 20th July 2001. It is seen here before repaint into fleet livery. This bus was part exchanged for two tri-axle ex-Hong Kong MCW Metrobuses in November 2001.

SJR 615Y on 22 July 2002 (46839 bytes)

Former ECW bodied Leyland Olympian SJR 615Y in Newbury on 22nd July 2002. This bus was part exchanged for a tri-axle ex-Hong Kong Dennis Condor in August 2002.

B10 MKC on 9 March 2005 (54287 bytes)

B10 MKC, painted in Noah Vale livery, is seen at Reading Station early on 9th March 2005 before taking up a schools contract out in the Caversham direction.

B10 MFC on 7 April 2003 (60634 bytes)

Dennis Condor / Duple Metsec B10 MFC in Newbury on 7th April 2003. This bus was named Megadecker 5 before repaint into Yellow Noah Vale livery in 2005.

Noah Vale Lineup 18 April 2005 (111427 bytes)

A line-up of six of Weavaway's Noah Vale fleet at the Greenham depot on 18th April 2005. The four on the right are B10 MKF, B10 MSE, B10 MDC and B10MFC. Thanks to Malcolm Crowe for this photo.

W19 CKY on 5 September 2001 (38818 bytes)

This is East Lancs Cityzen bodied Scania W19 CKY, otherwise known as Dick Dastardly at Newbury Bus Station on 5th September 2001. Before its withdrawal, it's sister was registered R19 CES and named Mutley, their names and registrations inspired by the Wacky Races cartoon.

OU05 AVB on 9 April 2005 JC ((58291 bytes)

OU05 AVB at Reading Station on 9th April 2005. Thanks to James Cusworth for this photo.

OU05 AVB on 18 April 2005 (51003 bytes)

A nearside view of OU05 AVB at the Greenham depot on 18th April 2005. Thanks to Malcolm Crowe for this photo.

OU05 KLA on 26 May 2005 (58136 bytes)

OU05 KLA operating a special shuttle service from Reading Station to a concert by Elton John at the Madejski Stadium on 26th May 2005. OU05 KKB and OU05 AVD are behind.

 

Weavaway Logo (7381 bytes)

Haywards Logo (6002 bytes) Top Travel Logo (7429 bytes) Oxford International Logo (5752 bytes)

YN06 CYX on 7 April 2007 (59810 bytes)

Mercedes-Benz 0814D / Plaxton Cheetah YN06 CYX on rail replacement at Reading Station on 7th April 2007.

YN06 CYX on 27 October 2007

Plaxton Cheetah YN06 CYX again at Reading Station on 27th October 2007 with revised Countywide lettering.

YJ59 GHO on 25 January 2010

Optare Solo YJ59 GHO is seen here following delivery on 25th January 2010. It is one of three M950 Slimline variants with MAN engines that were delivered that month. Thanks to Derek Bradfield for this photo.

YJ59 GHO on 6 March 2010

YJ59 GHO outside the Broad Street Mall on 6th March 2010 now with Newbury & District branding.

SN11 BWG on 24 May 2011

Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 SN11 BWG at Newbury Bus Station on 24th May 2011.

AE57 FBA on 10 October 2007 AE57 FBA on 10 October 2007

AE57 FBA at the Bus & Coach Live show at the NEC on 10th October 2007.

KX08 OLO on 30 May 2008

Plaxton Centro KX08 OLO in Newbury's Northbrook Street on 30th May 2008.

KX08 OLO on 20 February 2009

KX08 OLO on route 2 at Thatcham Broadway on 20th February 2009.

LUI 9693 on 13 May 2006 (57650 bytes)

LUI 9693 on rail replacement work at Reading Station on 13th May 2006, its first day in service.

YN55 PYY on 15 September 2007

YN55 PYY on rail replacement at Reading Station on 15th September 2007.

WA03 UDY on 13 May 2006 (46335 bytes)

WA03 UDY at Reading Station on 13th May 2006, one of two vehicles bearing Haywards fleetnames. Haywards were acquired by Weavaway in October 2004.

WA05 DFJ on 13 May 2006 (67179 bytes)

WA05 DFJ at Reading Station on 13th May 2006 bearing Top Travel fleetnames.

WA06 GSV on 21 May 2006 (66743 bytes)

Bova Magiq WA06 GSV at Reading Station on 21st May 2006. Thanks to Peter Coney for this photo.

YN55 PZS on 21 May 2006 (72608 bytes)

Scania / Irizar PB YN55 PZS at on rail replacement duties at Reading Station on 21st May 2006. Thanks to Peter Coney for this photo.

YN07 LKK on 7 July 2007 (79173 bytes)

Scania / Berkhof YN07 LKK on a private hire at Reading Station on 7th July 2007. Both this vehicle and sister LKJ had additional vinyls to celebrate 10 years of operations.

YN07 LKK on 18 September 2009

Another view of YN07 LKK now with Abingdon Coaches fleetnames, taken near RAF Benson on 18th September 2009.

KX08 OMF on 9 May 2010

Volvo B12B / Plaxton Panthers KX08 OMF and OMG (behind) on rail replacement at Reading Station on 9th May 2010.

YN61 AXD on 30 March 2013

Volvo B9R / Plaxton Panther 2 YN61 AXD on rail replacement work in Reading on 30 March 2013.

OU05 AVB on 6 March 2010

OU05 AVB on Rail Replacement at Reading Station on 6th March 2010 shortly after repaint into black with Weavaway Skyrider branding.

OU05 AWJ on 6 March 2010

A rear view of OU05 AWJ on 6 March 2010 with Countywide Skyrider branding.

SN11 BTF & BRX on 2 April 2011

SN11 BTF and SN11 BRX on football services in Reading on their first day in service on 2 April 2011.

A brief history of Newbury & District:

Newbury & District were established in 1932 and taken over by the Red & White group in early 1944. In 1950 Red & White sold out to the British Transport Commission who reorganised their operations with other recently nationalised companies, and merged the Newbury operations with Thames Valley Traction. Thames Valley were merged with Aldershot & District to become Alder Valley from 1 January 1972. Upon privatisation of the National Bus Company in the 1980s, Alder Valley was purchased by the Berks & Bucks Bus Company, trading as The Bee Line. In 1991/2 their Reading and Newbury operations were sold to Reading Transport.

Tappins Coaches

Tappins became part of the Heyfordian group shortly before the death of Paul Tappin in 2007.

G505 LVU on 13 May 2001 (23263 bytes)

Plaxton Paramount G505 LVU at Reading Station on 13th May 2001.

N173 LHU on 10 September 2002 (65460 bytes)

VanHool T8 Alizée N173 LHU at St. Marys Butts in Reading on 10th September 2002.

R184 VSJ on 23 February 2003 (42788 bytes)

VanHool T9 Alizée R184 VSJ on rail replacement duties at Leamington Spa station on 23rd February 2003. This is one of the first vehicles to carry a new restyled version of the fleet livery.

T124 AUA on 21 July 2008

Optare Spectra T124 AUA outside Fox's Diner at Berinsfield Interchange on 21st July 2008. The vehicle was acquired for a school service won by Heyfordian in the Wallingford area from 1st June 2008 but has has 'Operated by Tappins' lettering by the front door. Still in as-acquired condition the centre door conversion is clearly visible.

T124 AUA on 19 September 2008

T124 AUA seen at the same location two months later on 19th September 2008, now in full fleet livery after a repaint over the summer holiday.

Weavaway Travel contact details:

Weavaway Travel,
PO Box 5625,
Newbury,
Berks.
 
Tel: 01635 820028

Website: www.weavaway.co.uk