Fleet News
Welcome to the Fleet News page. The page has the latest fleet news for many bus operators in the Derby area. If you have any fleet news please email derbybusdepot@hotmail.com and I will add it to the page.
January 2005
"Happy New Year"
Arriva Derby
Click here for a list of Arriva Derby fleet changes in 2004
Sat 29th
Fri 28th
Thurs 27th
Mon 24th
Thurs 20th
Wed 19th
Tue 18th
Mon 17th
Sat 8th
Thurs 6th
Tue 4th
Sun 2nd
Doyles
Mon 17th
Mon 10th
Felix
Fri 28th
Thurs 27th
Wed 26th
Littles Travel
Thurs 20th
TM Travel
Sun 23rd
Sun 2nd
Wellglade
Click here for a list of Wellglade fleet changes in 2004
Trent Barton support Asia Bus Response after Tsunami disaster
Mon 31st
Sat 29th
Fri 28th
Thurs 27th
Wed 26th
Tue 25th
Mon 24th
Sun 23rd
Fri 21st
Thurs 20th
Wed 19th
Mon 17th
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Mon 10th
Sat 8th
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Thurs 6th
Tue 4th
Sun 2nd
Former Derby Scania K92/Alexander 9510 (E25 ECH) now carries White and Grey livery and was back in Derby on driver training today.
East Lancs dart 2196 (L36 PNN) was on the 36 to Sunnyhill today.
Volvo B10BLE 3606 (V606 DBC) and an Alexander Dart SLF (2226 or 2227) were on Oakwood routes 22/24/26.
MPD 2223 (T53 JJF) was on the 69.
Tiger 9506 (F40 ENF) is now in white & grey Driver training livery.
Richard reports MPD 2224 (T54 JJF) and suprisingly Citybus 4389 (H649 GPF) on the Chellaston routes (60s).
At least two Dennis Dart/Alexander SLFs on the 22/24/26 today, one being 2226 (W226 SNR).
Volvo B10BLEs 3604/6 (V604/6 DBC) were on Oakwood routes 22/24/26.
Volvo B10BLE 3604 (V604 DBC) was on the 22/24/26.
Volvo B10BLE 3605 (V605 DBC) was on the 22/24/26. The other 2, 3604/6 were on route 20.
All 3 Volvo B10BLEs 3604-6 (V604-6 DBC) were on Oakwood DAF routes 22/24/26 today.
Olympian 4626 (R626 MNU) has returned from Yorkshire where it has been on loan. As a result the last A reg Citybus 4381 (A131 DTO) is due to be withdrawn.
Scania Training bus (E25 ECH), has returned. The two other Scanias 9513 (E23 ECH) and 9512 (F28 JRC) and Leyland Tiger 9506 (F40 ENF) are expected to be painted white driver training livery.
Volvo B10BLE 3606 (V606 DBC) was on the 22/24/26 routes today.
All three Volvo B10BLEs, 3604-6 (V604-6 DBC) out again on the 22/24/26, along with an MPD!
All three Volvo B10BLEs 3604-6 (V604-6 DBC) have been in use on DAF routes 22/24/26 for the last 2 days (Wed & Thurs).
A route 44/45 branded Olympian was on Oakwood routes 22/24/26.
Volvo B10BLE 3606 (V606 DBC) was also on these routes.
Volvo Citybus 4337 (B137 GAU) is also withdrawn and For Sale!! Its thought to be the duff one of the three ((B138/9 GAU) now with n+d)!!
One of the National Greenways is (JIL 2197).
2 more Leyland National Greenways are reported here. More details soon.
The demonstrator here is reported to be (SN54 HXG).
The Transbus demonstrator was on the Black Cat today (17:00 from Derby). Didnt get the registration though - maybe tomorrow!!
A Transbus Envirocoach single decker demonstrator is on loan here, and is meant to be in use on the black cat route! I havent seen this yet, but will be looking out for it! More details soon!
Excel (P201 BNR) was out on route 9.
Orbital Link branded Solo (Y198 KNB) was in Derby on the BC service.
Red UVG bodied Dart (R554 UOT) was on the BC route to Derby.
B10B/Paladin 127 (L127 LRA) is now with Notts + Derby in their livery.
Dart 919 (R919 RAU) was on the V1.
kinchbus Mercedes minibus 288 (S288 UAL) on the AL1.
Trent Barton Coaches 62/63 (R62/3 RAU) were on the red arrow.
Solo 466 (FG02 BGO) on route 15.
Dart 895 (P407 BNR) on the Rainbow 3.
Frio Excel 201 (V201 ENU) and Dart 913 (P913 CTO) on the keyworth connection.
Excel 252 (Y252 DRC) on the calverton connection.
Excel 198 (V198 DRC) on the Spondon Flyer.
Frio Excel 199 (V199 ERA), and Solos 447/8 (FE02 KDO/U) were on the mickleover.
thanks to Paul and Chris for todays sightings.
Dart 919 (R919 RAU) was on the Spondon Flyer whilst Excels 198 (V198 DRC) and 199 (V199 ERA) were on the Mickleover.
Kinchbus Mercedes Vario 288 (S288 UAL) was on the AL1.
Paul reports several sightings from Nottingham:
Both Commuter Express Coaches were out in service. 57 (P57 ETO) was on the Keyworth Connection, whilst 58 (P58 ETO) was on the Cotgrave Connection.
Excels 230 (X998 WRA) and 233 (X233 WRA) joined 58 on the Cotrave Connection.
Dart 912 (P912 CTO) was on the Rainbow 4.
Excel 252 (Y252 DRC) was on the Calverton Connection (photo on Pauls fotopic site).
Finally Frio Excel 201 (V201 ENU), Trent Barton 234 (X234 WRA) and solo 431 (X631 ERB) were on the Rushcliffe Lines.
Several Optare Excels from the fleet are to be exported to New Zealand, where they will be sold on! Either 18 or 20 will go from the Trent fleet (depends if the 2 stored Go Ahead examples at Langley Mill are included in the total of 20!)
Barton Excel 253 (Y253 DRC) was on the Rainbow 4.
Solo 447 (FE02 KDO) and Dart 919 (R919 RAU) were on the Mickleover.
Frio Excel 199 (V199 ERA) was on the Spondon Flyer again.
Trent buses coach 56 (P56 ETO) was on the Red Arrow.
Paul reports zig zag solo 442 (FE02 KCZ) Dart 913 (P913 CTO), zag zag excel 233 (X233 WRA), and possibly Solo 431 (X631 ERB) on the Rushcliffe Lines.
Transfers: Dart 915 (P915 CTO), Nottingham to Langley Mill. Solo 431 (X631 ERB) Sutton to Nottingham.
White Mercedes minibus 40 (L810 CJF) now carries Pride Park Shuttle names. It was on that route today. The branded merc 43 appears to be withdrawn, and may be For Sale is anyone wants it!!
Frio Excel 199 (V199 ERA) was on the Spondon Flyer.
Dart 919 (R919 RAU) was on the Borrowash Flyer, Excel 198 (V198 DRC) was on the Mickleover. Excel 234 (X234 WRA) was on the Rainbow 4.
paul reports Frio Excel 201 (V201 ENU) on the Keyworth Connection, Zig Zag Solo 442 (FE02 KCZ), Solo 431 (X631 ERB), and Dart 913 (P913 CTO) were on the Rushcliffe Lines and Coach 63 (R63 RAU) was on the Red Arrow.
Radcliffe Line buses are expected to be brown!! Solos 414-18 and 420 are expected to be painted. Excels 230-4 are expected to leave Nottingham when these are put in service (Feb 20th).
Chris reports Coach 56 (P56 ETO) on the Borrowash Flyer, Frio Excel 199 (V199 ERA) on the Spondon Flyer, and Barton Excel 253 (Y253 DRC) on the Rainbow 4. Ex Rainbow 1 Excels 177 and 184 on driver training.
Spondon Flyer Scania 635 is said to have recieved chassis and engine damage (replacement needed) as a result of an RTA on the A52 on Saturday, when a lorry went into the back of the bus!
Paul reports Dart 903 (P903 CTO) on the Calverton Connection.
James reports Solo 447 (FE02 KDO) on the R63 yet again!!
Solo 447 (FE02 KDO) was on the R63 today.
Excel 198 (V198 DRC) on the V2, Frio 199 (V199 ERA) on the Spondon Flyer and Trent buses coach 56 (P56 ETO) was on the Red Arrow again.
In Nottingham: frio excel 201 (V201 ENU) was on the keyworth connection, 252 (Y252 DRC) was on the calverton connection, 234 (X234 WRA) was on the lex and Scania 637 was on the rainbow 1.
Trent Barton coach 62 (R62 RAU) was in use on the "Belper" routes this afternoon.
Excel 198 (V198 DRC) was on the Spondon Flyer this afternoon. Both coach 56 (P56 ETO) and Dart 922 (R922 RAU) were reported on the route earlier in the day. 56 was later on the Red Arrow.
Frio liveried Excel 199 (V199 ERA) on the Mickleover for a change.
kinchbus merc 288 (S288 UAL) was on the AL1.
Paul reports Barton Excel 253 (Y253 DRC) on the LEX (Long Eaton Xpress). Very unusual. Zig Zag Excel 233 (X233 WRA) was on the Cotrave Connection.
Frio Excel 201 (V201 ENU) and Zig Zag Solo 442 (FE02 KCZ) were on the Rushcliffe Lines. The branded Solos should be in for painting.
Pride Park Shuttle branded Mercedes minibus 43 (L813 DJU) is withdrawn from service at Derby.
Spondon Flyer Scania 635 (FJ03 VXC) was involved in an RTA on Saturday, and is now off the road for repair.
Current buses being used for driver training are ex R1 Excels 173, 176/7 and 184, along with kinch Vecta 812!
N+D Mercedes minibus 272 (M272 URC) is also reported at Langley Mill.
Chris reports: Solo's on odd workings today include 423 (W423 RTO) on the 125, 447 (FE02 KDO) on the R63 and 448 (FE02 KDU) on the Mickleover. Excel 253 (Y253 DRC) on the R5 and former Rainbow 1 Excel 176 (T976 LCH) in the bus station driver training.
Excel 205 (V205 ENU) was once again on the Red Arrow.
Paul reports Solo 441 was on the Long Eaton Xpress (LEX), and 231 (X231 WRA) was on the Rushcliffe Lines.
Excel 233 is now at Nottingham, on the Rushcliffe Lines this afternoon.
Excel 198 (V198 DRC) was on an early morning V2, and 205 (V205 ENU) was on the Red Arrow.
Solo 414 was also reported on the Red Arrow! Very unusual.
Scania 637 (FD53 WWJ) was on the H1 today.
Excel 231 (W231 WRA) is now based at Nottingham.
Nottingham Dart 915 (P915 CTO) has been reported working from Langley Mill for the last week! Not sure if it is on loan, or a transfer.
Up to 5 buses may have been donated to the Tsunami appeal. 2 of these are Volvo B10B/Paladins. A minibus and two others are also thought to have been donated.
Of the ex Sutton Excels, so far 230 (X998 WRA) remains at Sutton, 231 is unknown, 232 (W232 WRA) is at Nottingham 233 (X233 WRA) has turned up at Derby.
Spondon Flyer Scania 632 was off the road today.
Trent buses Excel 205 (V205 ENU) was on The Mickleover. No destination displayed, so it may be a temporary allocation.
Trent Barton Coach 62 (R62 RAU) was on the R62 to Ripley.
Solo 447 (FE02 KDO) was on the Borrowash Flyer.
Duncan reports (On Wellglade group) that Vecta 806 (M806 PRA) has been sold to an Oxford design Company, and has left Langley Mill.
Of the Excels at Sutton 231/2 are out of use without blinds, but 230 remains active. Mercedes minibuses 275/84/7 were also there.
Chris reports Dart 938 (S938 UAL) on the Borrowash Flyer today.
Paul reports Excels 233 (X233 WRA) and 252 (Y252 DRC) both on the calverton connection, and Excel 253 (Y253 DRC) was on the Cotgrave Connection. He also saw former route 45 Excel 231 going in Bartons depot in Nottingham with its destination blind removed.
Kinchbus Excel 899 (P411 BNR) is in the paintshops at Langley Mill, being prepared for the Borrowash Flyer!
Olympian 717 (C717 LTO) is expected at Derby in Asda advertising livery.
Hucknall area changes should leave Excels 230-3 spare. These may transfer to Derby, replacing remaining B10B/Paladins.
Ex Rainbow 1 Excels 173/6 (T173/976 LCH) were on training in Derby today.
Frio Excel 201 (V201 ENU), Trent Barton 236 (X236 WRA) and Barton 253 (Y253 DRC) were on the Rainbow 5 today.
Former Rainbow 1 Excel 177 (T977 LCH) on driver training, and Trent Excel 252 (Y252 DRC) on the Calverton Connection.
Chris reports Excel 235 on the Black Cat, and Kinchbus (University shuttle) minibus 816 (N816PJU) was around Derby for some reason (dont think it was to do with the AL1).
The two Citybuses from Arriva are being used in service. N+D names have been applied to the sides.
Frio Excel 199 (V199 ERA) was on the Spondon Flyer.
Trent Excel 205 (V205 ENU) remains in use from Derby. It was on the V3 earlier today, but was later on the R62 to Ripley - which it carries a blind for.
Dart 930 was taken off the belper routes and replaced by Unibus Lance 364 (N364 VRC).
Trent Barton Excel 236 (X236 WRA) was on the Rainbow 5. It must have been on the route on Friday too, as it has been parked up at Meadow Road over the weekend.
Scania 636 (FD53 WWH) and Excel 234 (X234 WRA) were on the Rainbow 4.
Paul reports:
ex R1 Excel 173 (T173 LCH) on Driver Training, Dart 946 (T946 BNN) (thats the one the OOC model bus was based on if anyones interested - when in barton livery) on the H1, Volvo coaches 56 (P56 ETO) and 62 (R62 RAU) on the Red Arrow, and in nottingham, Scania 639 (FD53 WWL) on the Rainbow 1.
Frio Excel 199 (V199 ERA) was on the R62 to Belper.